There are multiple reasons that Charles Clark’s biography of George Washington Parke Custis should be read by historians and anyone with an interest in American history, especially Virginians, including those living in Arlington County.
Commentary
So What Just Happened? An Evaluation of This Month’s Election Results
As Democrats scramble to learn the lessons of the recent election, here are a few to consider:
A Penny For Your Thoughts
Disposable plastic bags were castigated and praised at a public hearing last week as the Board of Supervisors considered a new ordinance to impose a five-cent-per-bag tax in the county. Enabling legislation passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 2020 authorizes localities to adopt such an ordinance; two cents of the tax is retained by the retailers, with that amount dropping to one cent in January 2023.
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church
“Wandering” shopping carts are an ongoing problem in the Bailey’s Crossroads area and other commercial sectors of Mason District. Shopping carts, once the exclusive province of grocery stores, are provided as a convenience at many popular shopping centers.
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church
Last week’s Democratic National Convention proved, perhaps surprisingly, that the political process can be well-served, and well done, without all the hoopla that usually frames the selection of a party’s candidate for the presidency.
From the Front Row: Delegate Kaye Kory’s Richmond Report
Bijan should not have lost his life. Tony should not have been imprisoned with no hope of parole. Real people like Bijan and Tony and their families are victims of an unforgiving and racist system. We have an opportunity now to change — we must take it.
Support for Schools Remains Strong Without Yearly Gala
“Even in this crazy time, our friends, neighbors, and businesses are coming together and doing what they can to keep our schools strong.”
Ah, For the Next Memorial Day!
How unfortunate to have Memorial Day pass and not to enjoy the usual festival and parade in the City of Falls Church.
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church
As much of the National Capital Region prepares for a gradual entry into Phase One re-opening, it may be useful to look at how jurisdictions in other states are faring.
Our Man in Arlington
Arlingtonions share with Falls Church and Fairfax compatriots the horror-filled memory of one of our region’s worst workplace accidents: the March 2, 1973, collapse of one of the Skyline Towers. Fourteen workers perished and 34 were injured.
