News StoriesFalls Church News BriefsThursday, 20 November 2008Leading F.C. Figures Join Obama Transition Team
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City of Falls Church Mayor Robin Gardner notified the News-Press yesterday that she's preparing a letter to President-elect Barack Obama and his family, inviting them to enroll their children in the Falls Church City Public Schools.
Instead of chasing crushes and living up the end of his senior year at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, 18-year-old Drew Tener decided to focus his time and energy on something a little more proactive - he's teaching struggling first and second-grade boys how to read.
Students from Shrevewood Elementary in Falls Church pose with their homemade signs for the school's "Walk for the Homeless." On Monday, Nov. 17, the youngsters – between the ages five and 12 years – hit the surrounding neighborhood streets with their chaperones for an hour-long walk after raising money for Homestretch, Inc., an organization based in Falls Church that helps families without homes get back on their feet with the help of transitional housing. Students made and decorated their own collection banks for the event. The walk itself started on the bike path at Virginia Lane and continued to Idylwood Park. Students will continue to collect money for the organization throughout the school year. (Photo: News-Press)
At this year's Universal Dance Association (UDA) Fairfax Championship, held on Nov. 15 at Paul VI Catholic High School in Fairfax, the J.E.B. Stuart High School Dance Team placed second out of six teams that competed at Saturday's event.
City of Falls Church Mayor Robin Gardner happily let the News-Press cameras invade her family's home on Ellison Street. The Gardeners' cats Junior and Toby were not as trusting, though they warmed up to the idea in the end.
Standing in line at the grocery store, glossy magazine covers of country kitchens and Mediterranean-style corridors stare many shoppers in the face just before they reach for coupons to take the edge off their tab.
Been wrapped up with racing lately (why can't I get away from guys named Jimmie Johnson?) and haven't watched much football. I heard about two losses in a row for the Redskins. Is it time to panic or keep the faith?
Last Saturday I spent part of the day at Arlington's Kenmore Middle School at "Community Conversation: Eliminating Achievement Gaps," a community dialog sponsored by the Arlington Public Schools Superintendent's Advisory Committee on the Elimination of the Achievement Gap and a number of school-based community organizations.
Falls Church-based automobile dealer and former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Donald S. Beyer, Jr., and long-time Falls Church resident Richard McCall have been brought onto the transition team of President-elect Barack Obama, the News-Press has learned.
Last week the International Energy Agency (IEA) in Paris released their annual report on the state of the world's energy resources -- World Energy Review 2008.
Jack-the-Ripper Certified Arborists Inc. won the business category of Fairfax County's 2008 Environmental Excellent Awards which recognize advancement or support of Fairfax County's environmental goals and policy statements; dedication of personal time and expertise beyond normal fiscal or civic responsibilities; and leadership as a role model for others.
While the Falls Church area has managed to escape the severity of the foreclosure crisis that plagues much of Northern Virginia today, the foreclosure market in the Greater Falls Church area still remains lucrative.
The news came yesterday that for only the seventh month since 1947, October 2008 marked a one-percent decline in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), suddenly raising the specter of things far worse than a mere recession, but a deflation and depression.
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