Falls Church and Northern Virginia's Premier Weekly Newspaper Tuesday, November 29, 2022
By Maureen Dowd of The New York Times Ding-dong, the Don is dead. Or is he? An election storm brought the house down on the Mar-a-Lago warlock and devastated Republican hopes for a rout. Republicans are blaming Donald Trump for anointing wacky candidates and then using campaign rallies to promote […]
Our county’s 80-plus churches have roots in the 18th century (remember that Glebe Rd. is named for a church’s slice of income-producing land, and the Glebe House on N. 17th St., rebuilt in the 1850s, still stands). The first on our soil was likely George Washington Parke Custis’s “Chapel of […]
By Lydia Polgreen of The New York Times With the benefit of ample hindsight, it has come to feel inevitable that Twitter would turn into a cesspool of abuse and misinformation and that the powerful — governments, politicians, corporations, celebrities — would find ways to control and manipulate it to […]
Amentum Named Top Military Friendly Employer The Falls Church-based government services contractor, Amentum, received top recognition in the largest company category for its efforts to hire and retain retired service members. Amentum was named to the top spot of the 2023 Military Friendly Employers list which will be published in […]
By Sophie Kachur (Ed. Note – The following is a transcript of remarks made by Ms. Kachur at Monday’s Falls Church City Council meeting on the occasion of the Council’s adoption of a proclamation declaring this Transgender Awareness Week and Nov. 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance. Ms. Kachur is […]
Virginians now celebrate three Holidays in November. Election Day (a State Holiday since 2021), Veterans Day, and next week, Thanksgiving. First, a couple of quick takeaways from last week’s election. The modern electorate is nearly impossible to poll accurately, so it’s time we all spent less energy focusing on data […]
As the holiday season approaches, one popular gift someone can give to themselves or others is a furry friend. However, the adoption of a pet during the holidays comes with responsibilities and circumstances that may differ from the adoption process any other season. Adoption agencies and shelters are gearing up […]
When it comes to the holidays, most people may be worrying about what to get their family, friends or significant others as a gift. In certain cases, people may be scrambling to make sure their beloved pet can partake in the season with a present or treat. Whether it be […]
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer of Northern Virginia including Falls Church today issued the following statement: “Nancy Pelosi is one of the greatest and most consequential leaders in American history. “It is hard to overstate her legacy as a warrior for the downtrodden and the needy, a fighter for American families, […]
Although the holidays are meant to be enjoyed by people and even their furry friends, there may be underlying dangers that could put a beloved pet at risk. Decorations, costumes and even the classic Christmas tree can be a hazard for an animal. Pet owners can avoid any potential injury […]
