Planning is underway by VDOT for a pedestrian/bicycle bridge across the Beltway to connect Pimmit Hills with Tysons Corner Center, an eastbound connector ramp to carry I-66 motorists direct to the West Falls Church Metro and for the closure of the median at Chestnut Street and Route 7.
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Election 2017: F.C. School Board Candidate Statements
The News-Press invited all those running in the City of Falls Church’s November School Board and City Council races to submit 400-word candidate statements...
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Sze Shifts on Bond Referendum as F.C. Council Election Race Heats Up
Falls Church City Council Candidates at Tuesday’s F.C. Chamber of Commerce luncheon debate. (Photo: News-Press) Two forums pitting the five active...
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F.C. Developer Todd Hitt Assesses Recovery Effort in Puerto Rico
ON A RELIEF MISSION to help out in Puerto Rico Tuesday, Falls Church developer Todd Hitt (right) traveled with former Puerto Rico governor Louis Fortuno...
News
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Rise in Lawn Equipment Theft Aided by Greater Opportunity
AN UNLOCKED SHED, such as this one, is a prime target for a thief. (Photo: Matt Delaney) The City...
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Fairfax Schools to Decide Stuart Name Change Next Week
(Photo: Drew Costley/News-Press) The Fairfax County School Board held a work session on Monday to...
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Broad-Washington Project Defers to Neighbors
A rendering of Insight Property Group’s proposed project at Broad and Washington streets in...
- VDOT Announces Transit Initiatives For I-66, Chestnut St. & Pimmit Hills
- Sze Shifts on Bond Referendum as F.C. Council Election Race Heats Up
- F.C. Developer Todd Hitt Assesses Recovery Effort in Puerto Rico
Local Commentary
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Guest Commentary: How to Judge Success When Helping Homeless Families
By Christopher Fay The common mantra among providers of housing and services for the homeless is...
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Delegate Simon’s Richmond Report
One of the foremost issues of our time is the rapid erosion of faith and trust in our fundamental...
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A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church
Many local governments in the region are working to address Short Term Rentals (STRs) that have...
National Commentary
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A Birth Amid The Stars
Dare I say it could be interpreted as an event of the most profound cosmic meaning, a potential...
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Weinstein Scandal Not a Sideshow
The Harvey Weinstein scandal is not a sideshow. It occupies one of the three main rings under the...
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Stupid, Angry White Men
The acute existential question surrounding the mass murder on the Las Vegas strip this week…no,...
- Congressman Beyer’s News Commentary: Important Points on DACA Rescission
- Russian Facebook Ads Sow Division
- The Great Energy Transition: The Years Just Ahead
Around Falls Church
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Critter Corner: Freddy
Don’t be deceieved by Freddy’s grouchy expression pictured above. The Benton family’s cat...
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Girls Scouts Take Their Talents to TITLE Boxing Gym
(Photo: Courtesy Dawn Schiller) Lacing up the gloves for an hour-long boxing class at TITLE Boxing...
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Scarecrow Walk Featured at Haycock Elementary Festival
The Scarecrow Walk at the Haycock Elementary Fall Festival will feature creative scarecrows and...
- PTSA College 101 Panel Schedule Change
- Falls Church Arts Exhibit at The Kensington
- Eileen Levy Celebrates Her Birthday
Arts & Entertainment
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Creative Cauldron’s ‘The Mistress Cycle’ Tells Intricate Tale to Start New Season
THE FIVE protagonists of “The Mistress Cycle” gather for a musical number. (Photo: Keith Waters/Kx...
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Press Pass: Shovels & Rope
The array of jovial and sober tunes American folk music possesses tap into a part of our nation’s...
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1st Stage’s ‘Jesus Hopped the A Train’ Sends Message on Religion’s Role in Life
LUCIUS JENKINS (played by Frank Britton) is a serial killer who’s reformed himself while in...
- Press Pass: Selwyn Birchwood
- Press Pass: Paula Boggs Band
- 1st Stage Theater in Tysons Does Big Shows in Concealed, Bite-Sized Space
Sports
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This Week in Sports: Cross Country
(Photo: Carol Sly) Leading the way is senior Estelle Timar-Wilcox whose 13th place finish at the...
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Mason Continues Winning Ways with 4 Straight
The wins keep coming for George Mason High School’s volleyball team as they downed Central High...
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Mustangs Walloped by Marshall, Look to Regroup for Home Stretch
By Alex Moore FOLLOWING the big loss to Marshall last Friday, the Mason coaching staff had a word...
- Mustangs Rebound from Short Slump to Win 2 Key Matches
- Late Strasburg Surge Seals Mason’s 1st Loss of Season
- 5 Game Win Streak Screeches to a Halt, Mason Loses 2 Straight
