I was spending a few relaxed hours with a group of people in an old cantina in dusty downtown Tequila, Mexico, discussing the explosion in the town’s namesake liquor among U.S. consumers and the merits of its various styles.
More News
Daniel Negreanu on Poker: Playing Suited Connectors after the Flop
Playing suited connectors from time to time makes you less predictable. When played sensibly, cards like 6h-7h have the potential to make very strong hands — straights, flushes, and even full houses — that could result in a handsome payday. If, however, you play these hands poorly after the flop, […]
Northern Virginia Art Beat
Blur motion photo from the Velocity Series by Kelly Egan, part of the MFA graduates show at Arlington Art Center through July 21.
F.C. All-Star Rosters Announced
FALLS CHURCH LITTLE LEAGUE REPORT: END OF SEASON, ALL-STARS For the more than 400 players participating in the Falls Church Kiwanis Little League, it was an exciting season, culminating in some terrific playoff games. With the regular season and playoffs now over, thoughts turn to All-Star teams and tournament play. […]
Boys of Summer Wind Down with End of Little League Season
A The regular season Single A champion Red Wings completed a perfect 15-0 season on June 17, defeating the Rattlers by a score of 11-9 and winning the Single A tournament championship. Third baseman Harrison Nixon’s unassisted out helped prevent the Rattlers from scoring in the first inning. After the Red […]
Picking Splinters: Gimme The Good Stuff
Sometimes I just think the world of sports is messed up.
Nicholas F. Benton: Ben Affleck or Mr. Hoover
A high school just inside the Washington, D.C., beltway in Northern Virginia gained national notoriety last week when Hollywood star Ben Affleck showed up as the keynote speaker for its graduation.
Jody’s Jam of the Week
Lee “Scratch” Perry, Friday at The State Theatre
F.C. City Hall Concedes Big Condo-to-Rentals $ Impact
‘Revenue Neutral’ Revised to $185k Annual Tax Loss The conversion of 230 residential condominiums from “for sale” to “for rent” units in the large-scale Pearson Square project will impact Falls Church taxpayers, new documentation from the F.C. City Hall has confirmed.
Smyth Wins, Connolly Upbeat About Fall Races Statewide
Fairfax County Supervisor Linda Smyth withstood a stiff challenge in a Democratic primary Tuesday to virtually ensure an election to a second term representing the Providence District. Smyth defeated Charles Hall with 54% of the vote Tuesday and no one has yet filed to contest her in the November general […]
