THIS HANDSOME DOG is named Chip. He loves to lounge on his blue bed all day long.
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School News: May 13 – 19, 2010
Housman Wins ‘Ro Pa Sci’ Limo Ride Night Out George Mason High School (GMHS) eighth-grader Grace Housman was treated to an hour-long limo ride to a restaurant, courtesy Don Beyer Volvo, for being the winner of this year’s Ro Pa Sci contest. GMHS Teacher Joel Block began the co-ed Ro […]
Community News & Notes: May 13 – 19, 2010
F.C. Elementary PTA Home & Garden Tour Begins The Falls Church Elementary PTA Home & Garden Tour takes place Sunday, May 16 from noon – 4 p.m. A self-guided tour runs through nine F.C. City homes and gardens, showcasing the work of area architects, builders, designers, landscapers and homeowners. All […]
F.C. Business News & Notes
BB&T Looks to Build Drive-Through Bank on Chicken Out Lot BB&T is seeking approvals from the City of Falls Church to build a drive through bank on the Chicken Out lot in Falls Plaza. Approval has been secured by the Board of Zoning Appeals. A date has not yet been […]
Rep. Jim Moran to Be Commencement Speaker for George Mason H.S. June 17
U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, who represents the 8th District of Virginia that includes the City of Falls Church, will be the keynote speaker at the George Mason High School commencement ceremonies on June 17 at the DAR Constitution Hall in Washington D.C., it was learned today. It will mark the […]
F.C. Business News & Notes
Boeing Employees Fund Donates $15k to Capital Hospice The Boeing Employees Community Fund of the National Capital Area donated $15,000 to Falls Church-based Capital Hospice to help assure hospice services for those lacking insurance or other means to pay for their care.
Critter Corner: May 6 – 12, 2010
YERTLE THE TURTLE enjoys an earthworm. It’s his favorite delicacy and one of his first meals since coming out of hibernation.
School News: May 6 – 12, 2010
GMHS Music Department Named Blue Ribbon Winner George Mason High School’s (GMHS) music department was recently named a Blue Ribbon Award winner by the Virginia Music Educators Association (VMEA), which recognizes state schools with top-notch performing ensembles. The Mustang chorus, concert, percussion and symphonic bands all received straight superior ratings […]
Community News & Notes: May 6 – 12, 2010
Public Invited to ESC Forum On Curbside Collection The public is invited to an Environmental Services Council (ESC) meeting next Wednesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church). The sponsored forum is about the new City of Falls Church Wednesday […]
F.C.’s La Caraqueña To Be Filmed by Food Network This Weekend
La Caraqueña, Falls Church’s three-year-old Latin American restaurant, will be the subject of Food Network cameras this weekend. A film crew from the cable station will be filming during dinner starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, chef and owner Raul Claros confirmed to the News-Press today.
