David Craig Welch, 42, recipient of the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce’s special James Elkin Humanitarian Award last spring for his Web site work to provide better information, awareness and communication among brain tumor victims, died Jan. 7 at the home of his mother in Annandale.
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Business News & Notes
News The Falls Church City Public Schools have established a new award to recognize Falls Church businesses that have played an active role in the city’s public schools.
Falls Church News Briefs
F.C. Launches ‘Brand Development Initiative’ Leaders of the City of Falls Church’s Economic Development Authority (EDA) stepped before the F.C. City Council Monday night to announce the launch of a significant new marketing initiative for the City.
PHOTO GALLERY: Fall Sports Banquet Honors George Mason HIgh School Athletes
George Mason High School recognized toil, sweat and dedication of its Fall semester athletes on Monday evening with its annual Sports Boosters Banquet. Mason athletes sat with their respective teams, alongside tables of their families, friends and coaches.
School News & Notes
Oakcrest School Presents Madeline’s Christmas Oakcrest Middle School is showcasing “Madeline’s Christmas,” a musical based on the book by Ludwig Bemelmans.
Community News & Notes
Falls Church Shows Support for City PTA Stifel & Capra of Falls Church is hosting the Falls Church City Schools’ PTA Shop and Support Night.
Falls Church News Briefs
F.C. Council Gives Prelim OK for Arts Funds By a 6-0 vote Tuesday, the Falls Church City Council voted to reinstate $50,000 in its budget for the construction of a 3,000 square foot performing and visual arts center on the street level of the new Pearson Square apartment condominiums on […]
School News & Notes
F.E.S. Offers SOL-Related Intersession Activities Franconia Elementary School is starting its seventh year on the modified elementary school calendar. At the end of each quarter, students have the opportunity to take reinforcement and enrichment classes associated with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) tests.
Community News and Notes
Scenic Award Nominations Begin Scenic Virginia, a nonprofit organization geared toward preserving, protecting and enhancing Virginia’s scenic beauty, will begin taking nominations for its 2008 Scenic Awards from now until the end of business hours on Oct. 1.
Senator Mary Margaret Whipple’s Richmond Report
Affordable Housing is an issue of great importance in this high-priced region where not even our teachers and police personnel can afford to live in the communities they serve. It is a multifaceted issue that requires our best, most strenuous efforts to make a dent in the problem. Government, the […]
