Retired Virginia U.S. Senator John Warner, a Republican, gave a ringing endorsement of the Democratic Clinton-Kaine ticket at an event in Alexandria yesterday morning. He was introduced by current U.S. Senator and vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine who was making his first public appearance in Northern Virginia since being nominated for vice president in July.
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Report: Tax Revenues From Harris-Teeter Will Be Huge
On the verge of the completion of the first three-month quarter of the City of Falls Church’s new fiscal year, the News-Press has learned that sales...
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Nationwide Concerts to ‘End Gun Violence’ Feature 4 in F.C.
ROOTS MUSICIAN ANDREW ACOSTA (center) performed at Famous Dave’s on Tuesday, Sept. 13 and will be be part of the concerts to end gun violence on Sunday,...
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5 F.C. School Principals Report Enrollment Up Sharply K-to-12
PRINCIPALS OF ALL 5 Falls Church City Public School campuses appeared together before the Falls Church School Board at a work session Tuesday night to...
News
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Falls Church ‘Visioning’ Meeting Saturday
A second community meeting to encourage the public to weigh in on “visioning” about their desired...
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W. Broad Closed for 10 Hours Friday Night
West Broad Street in downtown Falls Church will be closed to traffic for a 10-hour period from late...
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Shields Hails F.C. Police Training in Action
At Monday’s Falls Church City Council meeting, City Manager Wyatt Shields briefed the Council...
- Farm Day in F.C. Set for Oct. 8
- Graduation Rate Up in Virginia, McAuliffe Says
- Kaine Returns to N.Va. to Welcome Endorsement By Sen. John Warner
Local Commentary
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Editorial: We Endorse Clinton & Kaine
It should come as no surprise to readers of the News-Press that we’re formally and enthusiastically...
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Our Man in Arlington
Progress sometimes means digging up the past. That’s what the earnest folks at Central United...
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Guest Commentary: Walkable Urbanism in the City of Falls Church
By Stewart Schwartz People were streaming along the sidewalks and biking down the street – parents...
- A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church
- Editorial: Is Altruism Receding in F.C.?
- From the Front Row: Kaye Kory’s Richmond Report
National Commentary
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Congressman Beyer’s News Commentary: Women’s Economic Empowerment
The 19th Amendment gave women the right to vote nearly a century ago. Today, despite enormous progress...
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Lady & The Trump
Often, first impressions are the best impressions. When recalling the historic presidential debate...
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Trump’s Ugly ‘Macaca Moment’
It’s hard to imagine now, given all the disgusting filth and bigotry that has issued from the...
- How Trump Will Go Down
- The Major Media’s False Equivalency
- Congressman Beyer’s News Commentary: 100 Years of the National Park Service
Around Falls Church
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New Falls Church City Public Schools Bus Routes Start
Updated bus schedules and routes took effect last week for the Falls Church City Public Schools...
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F.C. School System Organizes Gratitude Campaign
Falls Church City Public Schools community is currently running a campaign called #180Gratitude...
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Mason Students Creating Newscast for FCC-TV
George Mason High School students enrolled in a new TV and Media Production this semester are working...
- George Mason HS Science Fair Forms Due on Oct. 5
- Academic Stress & Mental Health Film to be Screened in F.C.
- Falls Church’s Farm Day Features Scarecrow Making
Arts & Entertainment
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Critter Corner: Trio of Deer on Jackson Street
THIS TRIO OF DEER were found lounging, perhaps catching some shade in the middle of a hot day, in...
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Press Pass: Peter Bjorn and John
PETER BJORN AND JOHN. (Photo: Marcus Palmqvist) Peter Bjorn and John released Breakin’ Point,...
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Critter Corner: Jinx
THIS IS JINX, a one-year-old playful kitty! She enjoys treats and pets in her playhouse. She loves...
Sports
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GMHS Varsity Field Hockey Team Earns 3-Game Win Streak
MASON JUNIOR MIDFIELDER LYDIA GRUND crosses a ball to the Mustang offense during its recent win...
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Mason Football Loses 41-25 Against Luray HS
by Matthew Hochberg The George Mason High School football team’s momentum came to a screeching...
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GMHS Varsity Field Hockey Drops Second Game in a Row, JV Wins
MASON FIELD HOCKEY dropped two straight to Arlington County teams before beating Liberty High School...
- Mustangs Volleyball Starts Season at 6-1
- Mustang Volleyball Rallies for Win Over William Monroe HS
- GMHS Varsity Football 2-0 To Start Out Regular Season
