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Gender Identity, LGBTQ Issues Dominate F.C. School Board Debate
October 4, 2019
Debates in elections for the Falls Church School Board seldom rise above commentaries on academic and related relatively esoteric school-related issues, but Thursday night's forum at the American [...]
New Turf Fields Bring Improvements Along With Concerns
October 3, 2019
City officials hope the revamped surface will be more durable to the climate as well as to its users, but the installation wasn’t well received by [...]
F.C. School Board Candidates Face Off Tonight
October 3, 2019
Candidates vying for the City of Falls Church School Board in next month’s election will face off in a forum tonight at Legion Hall. [...]

Guest Commentary: Will Shreve Road Hit-&-Run Finally Spur Official Action?
October 7, 2019
It’s evident that Shreve Road is inadequate for the traffic and pedestrians it carries. [...]
Senator Dick Saslaw’s Richmond Report
October 7, 2019
The Nov. 5 election for state and local representatives is now entering the [...]
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church
October 4, 2019
After a late summer hiatus, the Board of Supervisors lost no time in approving a number of significant actions during a marathon [...]

The Relevance of My New Book
October 3, 2019
My new book is out this week. It is called, “Gay Men in the Feminist Revolution: Articles, Pamphlets & Reflections on My Gay [...]
Impeachment & The Human Spirit
September 26, 2019
Yes, at last officially accused of high crimes and misdemeanors is the evil Donald Trump, who could deserve honors as one of the [...]
Democracy Demands Courage
September 19, 2019
It can be instructive for the sake of illustration to compare what U.S., and the West generally, is going through politically now [...]

Afterschool Meals for At-Risk Students at Local Schools
October 7, 2019
Meals will be provided at the following local schools: Falls Church High School (7521 Jaguar Trail, Falls Church), Jackson Middle [...]
Diener, Eitler Take Their Vows
October 7, 2019
The newly weds currently reside in Centreville. [...]
Critter Corner: Buddy Turns 10
October 7, 2019
While Buddy acknowledges he’s getting up there in age, he also knows that it will never stop him from getting [...]

Mustangs Have Homecoming Romp Over Sidwell
October 2, 2019
“Anytime you win at home is a good feeling. You know, it being Homecoming adds to it. I'm happy for the kids,” said Mason [...]
This Week in Sports: Field Hockey
September 25, 2019
Momentum changed hands in the second half, however, as the Wolves tallied the night’s only goal five minutes after the [...]
Mustangs Win Streak Extends to 5 After Downing Skyline, Brentsville
September 25, 2019
The Mustangs (7-3) have won five matches in a row after a 2-3 start to the year. [...]

Press Pass: Kelsey Waldon
October 7, 2019
Luckily for Kelsey Waldon, being true to herself has never been an issue, and she’s looking forward to sharing her life’s [...]
Press Pass: Candice Guardino
August 22, 2019
Comedian Candice Guardino aims to show the hilarity in both sides of her own family experience with her one-woman show/musical, [...]
Press Pass: Piff the Magic Dragon
July 26, 2019
And then there’s Piff the Magic Dragon, whose crotchety disposition and homely appearance give him an anything-but-magical [...]