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Beyer: “Hegseth Must Resign or Be Fired”

Beyer: “Hegseth Must Resign or Be Fired”

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April 21, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA),…
F.C. Schools Supt. Noonan Cautions Vs. Cutting $ to Schools 

F.C. Schools Supt. Noonan Cautions Vs. Cutting $ to Schools 

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The following statement was submitted by Falls Church Public Schools…
House Democrats Seek Immediate Termination of DOGE's Unauthorized Use of AI Systems, Call Out Security Risks and Potential Criminal Liability

House Democrats Seek Immediate Termination of DOGE's Unauthorized Use of AI Systems, Call Out Security Risks and Potential Criminal Liability

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April 17, 2025 (Washington, D.C.) – U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA),…
Beyer Warns of Trump Policy Impacts on Region, U.S. & World

Beyer Warns of Trump Policy Impacts on Region, U.S. & World

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U.S. Rep. Donald S. Beyer Jr., came before the group that he was president of 45 years ago as a…
After a Year, Accessory Dwellings Get a Final OK 

After a Year, Accessory Dwellings Get a Final OK 

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After almost a year of town halls, public comments, surveys, petitions and governmental agency deliberations, recommendations and votes, the Falls…
In Reversal, F.C. Council Nixes Tax Reduction

In Reversal, F.C. Council Nixes Tax Reduction

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Citing a revised projection downward of $1.2 million in upcoming fiscal year revenue due to draconian Trump administration federal worker…

News

Falls Church Little League Opens 77th Season Last Weekend

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By Adam Roy Last Saturday, aspiring major leaguers put on…

WARNER, KAINE, KIGGANS LEAD VIRGINIA COLLEAGUES IN EFFORT TO REINSTATE FUNDING FOR FOOD BANKS, HUNGRY FAMILIES

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~ This bipartisan, bicameral letter comes following USDA’s decision to…

Senator Saddam Salim Richmond Report 4-3-2025

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There’s a lot of frustration and anger over what’s happening…

Levine Music’s New Falls Church Campus Open for Discovery

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by Courtney Musser Jeffery Tribble, the President and CEO of…

Painter Heads Panel Mulling ‘Exploring Arlington’s Next Chapter’

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Falls Church Chamber of Commerce leader Andrew Painter moderated one…

WARNER INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN BILL TO ELIMINATE FOOD DESERTS AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD

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~ Bill incentivizes grocers and non-profits to fulfill demand for healthy…

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Commentary

Our Man In Arlington 4-17-2025

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National Volunteer Week runs from April 20 to April 26 this year, which provides an opportunity to celebrate the importance of the role of volunteers in our community. Let me highlight…

A Penny for Your Thoughts 4-17-2025

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Donald Trump finally told the truth! In one of his…

Together, We Will Prevail

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The Falls Church City Council’s action to adopt a reasonable…

Did DOGE Help Moscow Hack Into NLRB Files?

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Tuesday’s whistleblower revelations are stunning concerning the raid by Elon…

Delegate Marcus Simon’s April Richmond Report

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Most of what I know about legislating I learned from…

Our Man In Arlington 4-10-2025

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Many people have tried to define “the Arlington Way,” with…

Emergency Group Mulls Worst Cases

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The first meeting of the State Legislature’s Emergency Committee on…

Penny Gross 4-10-2025

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Discussion and debate have been the hallmarks of American college…

Sports

Meridian Girls Lacrosse Dominates Brentsville, Improves to .500

Meridian High School’s girls’ lacrosse team was back on the field on a rainy Thursday night, looking to make it…

Meridian Soccer, Lacrosse Earn Big Wins As Spring Rolls Along

The calendar has turned to April, and spring sports season at Meridian High School is in full swing, with three…

Falls Church Little League Opens 77th Season Last Weekend

By Adam Roy Last Saturday, aspiring major leaguers put on their jerseys and straightened their caps for the Falls Church…

Meridian Girls Soccer Snaps Losing Skid, Blanks Wakefield 2-0

After taking a rough road loss the previous night to District rival Fauquier, the Meridian High School girls’ soccer team…

Meridian Boys Soccer Bounces Back With Dominant Win Over Dominion

After a hard-fought loss on Thursday night, the Meridian High School boys’ soccer team was well-prepared for their third game…

Meridian Soccer Falls To Alexandria City Twice In Thursday Doubleheader

Thursday evening’s sports activity at Meridian High School would feature double the fun, with both the boys’ and girls’ soccer…

Meridian Boys Soccer Beats Liberty and the Weather On Monday Night

After some extended time off, the Meridian High School boys’ soccer team was finally back on the field Monday night,…

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Arts & Entertaiment

Cappies Review: Meridian’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Cappies Review: Meridian’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

By Ella Tysse Giggles, shrieks, and flute whistles tumble down the auditorium aisle in a flash of glitter and flowing…
“Much Ado About Nothing’s” The Modern Take at LTA

“Much Ado About Nothing’s” The Modern Take at LTA

Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” is a beautiful, sometimes somber, and often humorous play. The story follows an angry and…
Murder on the Nile performed at Trinity School at Meadow View in Falls Church

Murder on the Nile performed at Trinity School at Meadow View in Falls Church

Picture is the cast. The play was performed by the 12th grade Class on March 7 and 8 at 7:00 pm…
Lindsey Wins People's Choice Award at FCArts Show

Lindsey Wins People's Choice Award at FCArts Show

MICHAEL LINDSAY HAD his painting “Full Circle in Blue” selected as the People’s Choice Award winner at Full Circle show…
Matilda Takes the Stage at Little Theatre of Alexandria

Matilda Takes the Stage at Little Theatre of Alexandria

And you thought your mama was bad?   Guurrlll, you ain’t seen nuthin’ yet til you see Cody Boehm as…

Editor's Column and Editoral

Together, We Will Prevail

Nicholas F. Benton

The Falls Church City Council’s action to adopt a reasonable plan to allow and even incentivize affordable dwelling units, so-called

Emergency Group Mulls Worst Cases

Nicholas F. Benton

The first meeting of the State Legislature’s Emergency Committee on the Impacts of Workforce and Funding Reductions (quite the mouthful,

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