Falls Church and Northern Virginia's Premier Weekly Newspaper Tuesday, January 31, 2023
The overriding theme of this year’s larger than usual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day events in Falls Church were not simply racial justice in a more generic sense, but a ringing endorsement of the current initiatives toward what is called “restorative justice.” It is a central theme of our […]
Fourth Graders Present Artifact Showcase The Fourth Grade students at Oak Street Elementary created an Artifacts Showcase shortly after their trip to Jamestown. Students were tasked to create an artifact that could have been found in or around the Jamestown area. During their PYP Unit of Inquiry, Where We are […]
Charities Receive Donations from McLean Women’s Club In service to the local community, the Greater McLean Republican Women’s Club (GMRWC) presented Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP) $1,000 on January 12 as this year’s major charitable beneficiary. In addition, the club contributed $1,000 among several other local charities: Final Salute, […]
The deadline is at 5 p.m. today (Friday, Jan. 13) for persons interested in being appointed to fill a vacancy on the Falls Church City School Board. As of this Tuesday’s School Board meeting only one citizen had responded, The Falls Church City School Board will appoint a member of […]
F.C. Police Issue Warrant For Arrest of Stabbing Suspect City of Falls Church Police have issued a warrant for the arrest of Gian Vi Nguyen, age 44, in connection with a non-fatal stabbing on January 5, 2023, in the 6700 block of Wilson Blvd. A Photo of Nguyen is below. […]
Little City Gift Cards a Success Falls Church City launched the Little City Gift Card utilizing ARPA funds to further support local businesses. The program was launched on Small Business Saturday with a bonus amount added to up to three gift card purchases. Over 70 city businesses are participating and […]
MHS Robotics Team Looking for Sponsors Ever want to build a robot? Or help pay for one? The Meridian High School Vae Victis 1418 Robotics Team is looking for sponsors and mentors for their 2023 build season (January-April).Visit https://1418.team/ for more information. Support GIVE Day for FCCPS Take a day […]
VA DMV Connect Coming to the American Legion Building The Falls Church City DMV Connect visit is held twice a month, usually for 10 days, on 5 consecutive days of one week, and then 5 days of the next week (frequently it’s the 2nd and 3rd weeks of the month) […]
U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Steny Hoyer (D-MD), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), David Trone (D-MD), Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), Glenn Ivey (D-MD), and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Members of Congress representing the National Capital Region, issued a stark warning today on the inclusion of the […]
By Paul Krugman of the New York Times True story: When I won the Nobel Prize in 2008, Princeton quickly set up a special event on campus and reserved a parking space for me in front of Robertson Hall. But when I drove up in my 2004 Jetta, the security […]
