$3 Billion in Cuts as ‘Philosophical Divide’ Persists It’s going to be an ugly 45-day legislative session that gets underway in Richmond next week. Decisions on almost $3 billion in state budget cuts, due to the economic downturn, face the same “philosophical divide” between liberals and moderates, on one side, […]
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Picking Splinters: New Year, New Storylines
2008 was a wild ride for the Washington Capitals. And with the club currently boasting a franchise-best point total, 2009 is already looking like it will feature another frenzied spring.
Congressman Jim Moran’s News Commentary
The fiscal health of our nation is hurting. But as badly as we have mismanaged the economy, however, we have been even worse trustees of the environment.
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News from Greater Falls Church
Charles Dickens’ “A Tale of Two Cities” famous opening line: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” could be a mantra for both the outgoing year of 2008 and the incoming 2009.
Longtime F.C. Resident Katharine Gillespie Dies
Longtime resident Katharine M. Gillespie of Falls Church City passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 19, 2008 of cancer.
Anything But Straight: Religion and Morals
If 2008 taught the world one lesson, it is that religious people are not morally superior to those who are non-religious.
Editorial: ‘Work Like Hell, & Advertise!’
“Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell, and advertise!” This little ditty was quoted by Ted Turner in a recent interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” touted as a remedy for the small business person or entrepreneur struggling to make it during economic hard times.
‘Nu Era’ Tops Entertainment At F.C. Watch Night Dec. 31
11th Annual New Year’s Eve Fete Full of Activities A star-studded lineup of live entertainment has been assembled for the 11th annual New Year’s Eve party on the streets of downtown Falls Church Dec. 31.
Editorial: F.C.’s Greatest Grinch Moment?
“If you continually give, you will continually have.” Who said that? We at the News-Press don’t know, but we have it printed on a fortune cookie that’s been taped to the wall in our office.
Restaurant Spotlight: Union Jack’s British Pub
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