Last weekend’s spectacle in Orange County, California, was not a debate on faith and values between the two presidential candidates. It was a showcase for the elevation of yet another right-wing fundamentalist preacher, an heir to the late Jerry Falwell anointed as a media darling to be its resident expert […]
Tag: character
Editorial: Falls Church
This is the City of Falls Church’s finest hour. Over the course of the next two months, the City Council will achieve a result of historic and nationally-significant proportions. It will execute the creation of a new City Center, realizing visions and dreams that local leaders were never able to […]
David Brooks: The Character Factor
Rochester, N.H. — About six months ago, I was having lunch with a political consultant and we were having a smart-alecky conversation about the presidential race. All of sudden, my friend interrupted the flow of gossip and said: “You know, there’s really only one great man running for president this […]
Three Local HS Actresses Take Home Cappies
Blau, Roth of McLean and O’Neill of Stuart Win Awards Local students Gen Blau and Malka Roth of McLean High School and Caitlin O’Neill of J.E.B. Stuart High School each took home Cappie awards at the Kennedy Center awards ceremony last week.
Editorial: Falls Church Chic
Tuesday’s “Developer Showcase” presentation at the luncheon of the Greater Falls Church Chamber of Commerce was veritably breathtaking. A full house watched five different developers put forth every new development project that’s now underway in the commercial zones of tiny Falls Church, and taken cumulatively, it was stunning.
Oakton
When James McGrath graduated from Oakton High School in 1999, he was not voted “Class Clown.” In fact, he described himself as more of a “quiet nerd,” who frequently dyed his hair green or orange and dreamed of one day becoming a rock star. Eight years later, McGrath has crowds […]
Q
Mason’s only All-District golfer, senior Andy Pribulka, sat down with the News Press’s Alex Prewitt to chat about a little golf, a little cartoon fast food, and the coolest bus driver ever.
Movie Review: Snakes on a Plane
There are dozens of questions you could hurl at the plot of “Snakes on a Plane.” Don’t. Much like asking how the Christmas presents get under the tree, a true answer to the question is not nearly as exciting. So, check your questions at the door and just accept that […]
