Closings for Lee-Jackson Day Friday, Jan. 18 and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (and Presidential Inauguration Day) Monday, Jan. 21 were announced by the City of Falls Church yesterday. On Jan. 18, the courts and Sheriff’s department will be closed. On Jan. 21, City Hall, the courts, the Mary Riley Styles Public Library, the Senior Center and Sheriff’s office will be closed. The Community Center will have normal hours on Jan. 18, and reduced hours, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Jan. 21. City Council and Planning Commission meetings will be put over to Tuesday, Jan. 22.

A Penny for Your Thoughts 6-11-2026
America’s celebration of its 250th anniversary takes as many forms as there are customs and cultures across the 50 states. Parades, fireworks and music are givens for a Semi-quincentennial celebration,



