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Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) named band paraprofessional Larry Allen as the 2009 FCCPS Support Staff Employee of the Year for his 10 years of service at George Mason High, Mary Ellen Henderson Middle and Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schools.

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School News & Notes

School News & Notes

Falls Church Schools Names 2009 Support Staff Employee Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) named band paraprofessional Larry Allen as…
Suddenly, A Hero

Suddenly, A Hero

Falls Church resident Jim Saulsbury suddenly found himself called on for heroic action around lunchtime this Monday. He was calmly…

Senator Whipple's Richmond Report

This fall I’ve had many trips around Virginia as part of my Senate duties. I have been reminded over and…
Sports Roundup: Soccer Stars Strike Bold at Tournie; F.C. Jaguars Qualify for XC Regional Face Off

Sports Roundup: Soccer Stars Strike Bold at Tournie; F.C. Jaguars Qualify for XC Regional Face Off

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Nicholas F. Benton: On Irrigating The Sahel

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Dowd On Drinks: Wines That Are Finger-Laken' Good

A long-distance wine tasting may sound like an implausible way to sample the creations of a wine appellation, but those…

Marshall Girls Start New Season With New Faces, Tournament Win

With only a handful of returning varsity players from the 2006-07 season, and no members of last year's starting five,…
Abbey Has No Bones About Skeleton Trial

Abbey Has No Bones About Skeleton Trial

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Football Roundup

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Nicholas F. Benton: That Lake Bed Under Darfur

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