President Joe Biden invited me for lunch at the White House last Monday. But it was all off the record — so I can’t tell you anything he said.
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News
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Meridian High School Walk Out Against Gun Violence Elicits Powerful Responses
May 26, 2022Meridian High School students took to the football field today at noon to protest gun violence in [...] -
V-P Harris In F.C. for E-School Buses
May 26, 2022Speaking at an event at the City of Falls Church’s new Meridian High School last Friday, Vice President Harris announced the availability of $500 million in funding from the $5 billion Clean School [...] -
F.C. Schools Superintendent Issues Statement on Uvalde, Texas Shooting
May 25, 2022Falls Church Superintendent Peter Noonan released the following statement today regarding the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary, Uvalde, [...]
- Vice President Kamala Harris Speaks at F.C.’s Meridian High Today
- Va. Senators Kaine & Warner Issue Statement on Ukraine Aid Vote
- Creative Cauldron Wins Roberts Fund Grant
Local Commentary
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Our Man in Arlington
May 27, 2022The two-decade-old saga of what in my neighborhood was called “The Monster House” has a new [...] -
Benton Accepts F.C.’s Pride Proclamation
May 25, 2022Our founder, owner, editor-in-chief (and chief Falls Church City Council correspondent) Nicholas F. Benton was honored to be [...] -
Delegate Marcus Simon’s Richmond Report
May 23, 2022Protecting rights to abortion care is the reason I am in the General Assembly [...]
National Commentary
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My Lunch with President Biden
May 27, 2022President Joe Biden invited me for lunch at the White House last Monday. But it was all off the record — so I can’t tell you [...] -
Empathy in the Face of Evil, the Universe’s ‘Dark Matter?’
May 26, 2022As dark as things appear to be right now in terms of a whole array of situations on this tiny orb, it is vital to affirm the [...] -
TikTok May Be More Dangerous Than It Looks
May 23, 2022At the core of the frenzied interest in Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter is an intuition that I think is right: The major [...]
- As a Nation, We Can No Longer Tolerate the GOP’s Lies
- The War Is Getting More Dangerous For America, and Biden Knows It
- Abortion is Healthcare, Whether You Like It or Not
Around Falls Church
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In Memoriam: Bobby Jones
May 26, 2022Bobby Gordon Jones Sr, 83, formerly of McLean, VA died May 17th, at his home in New Bern, NC. He was the loving husband of Marie [...] -
Faces of Falls Church: Pat
May 25, 2022Before moving to the Little City 25 years ago, Pat was quite the world traveler serving overseas in the Peace Corps. Most notably [...] -
Critter Corner: Beastie
May 25, 2022Beastie is a 2 year old tuxedo foster cat who dreams of having centerstage in your home. Learn more: bit.ly/AdoptBeastie [...]
Arts & Entertainment
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Falls Church Calendar: May 19 — 25, 2022
May 19, 2022Local events this week in the Little [...] -
Creative Cauldron Ends Season With “Into the Woods”
May 12, 2022Creative Cauldron opened with its final production of the season last weekend. “Into the Woods” made its original debut in [...] -
‘Proof’ Examines Complicated Family Relationships
May 12, 2022NOVA Nightsky Theater closed out its run of David Auburn’s “Proof” this weekend and it might be my favorite production of [...]
- Falls Church Calendar: May 12 — 18
- Falls Church Theatre Veterans Help Make “Rocky” Rock at Toby’s Dinner Theatre
- Falls Church Calendar: May 5 — 11, 2022
Sports
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Big Night for Mustangs Soccer Sees Both Teams Reach Regional Semis
May 27, 2022The weather was cloudy and overcast on Thursday night at Meridian High as both Mustangs soccer teams hosted their regional [...] -
Lake Braddock Shocks Justice High School in Penalties
May 26, 2022Winless Lake Braddock boy’s soccer stunned National District champions Justice High School in the regional tournament’s first [...] -
Meridian Girls Lacrosse Wins Regional Title, Baseball Advances As Well
May 26, 2022It was another dominant performance for the Lady Mustangs lacrosse team on this breezy Wednesday night, this time hosting the [...]
- Marshall Girl’s Soccer Season Ends With Late Loss to Oakton
- Both Mustangs Lacrosse Teams Dominate, Advance in Regional Playoffs
- Falls Church Little League: Featured ‘Game of the Week’
More News
Hicks and Burke Set to Reign as King and Queen of Parade
Hunter Hicks and Natalie Burke are both seniors at Meridian High School and will be a part of the first graduating class of the school since its name change and the opening of the new campus.
Big Night for Mustangs Soccer Sees Both Teams Reach Regional Semis
The weather was cloudy and overcast on Thursday night at Meridian High as both Mustangs soccer teams hosted their regional quarterfinals matchups, and both came away with eventual victories.
Honoring the Past, Looking Forward to the Future
The City of Falls Church is once again set to commemorate Memorial Day.
Our Man in Arlington
The two-decade-old saga of what in my neighborhood was called “The Monster House” has a new wrinkle.
Memorial Day is About Ensuring Sacrifice is ‘Properly Memorialized’
The 40th Annual Memorial Day Parade and Festival, which will be set up on the grounds near City Hall and the Community Center (300 Park Ave, Falls Church), will feature a Ceremony at Veterans Plaza hosted by the Falls Church Veterans Council, beginning at 11 a.m. The keynote speaker this year is Captain Shaw H. Cohe, S.C., U.S. Navy (RET).
De Long Honored As Grand Marshall For Years of Library Service
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board selected Chet De Long to serve as Grand Marshall of the City’s 40th annual Memorial Day Parade. DeLong has been a resident of Falls Church City since 1961 and provided extensive support for the Mary Riley Styles Public Library over the years.
Meridian High School Walk Out Against Gun Violence Elicits Powerful Responses
Meridian High School students took to the football field today at noon to protest gun violence in America.
Lake Braddock Shocks Justice High School in Penalties
Winless Lake Braddock boy’s soccer stunned National District champions Justice High School in the regional tournament’s first round Wednesday night, winning 5-4 in penalties.
Meridian Girls Lacrosse Wins Regional Title, Baseball Advances As Well
It was another dominant performance for the Lady Mustangs lacrosse team on this breezy Wednesday night, this time hosting the Kettle Run Cougars with a regional championship on the line.
