News-Press Spotlight
News
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Mill Creek Makes Deposit on Vacant Rite Aid Site
August 7, 2020The project, informally being called Founders Row 2, would involve a $130 million buildout, it was reported at Tuesday’s EDA meeting that Muffler [...] -
F.C. Author Publishes Novel Comparing U.S. & Roman Empires
August 7, 2020If the Roman Empire never collapsed, would society be far more advanced than it is [...] -
F.C. Historical Panel Calls for ‘Hanging Tree’ Plaque Removal
August 6, 2020By a unanimous vote last week members of the City of Falls Church’s Historical Commission forwarded a recommendation to the Planning Commission that a plaque marking the location of a so-called [...]
- Shuffled Sports Schedule Leaves Fall Programs in New Position
- 2 Local Activists Declare Intent To Fill Council Seat
- F.C. Youth E-Learning Center Registration Opens August 13
Local Commentary
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Make Sure We Get Whole Foods
August 7, 2020The F.C. City Council simply must get Whole Foods to do what Whole Foods already wants to do, to locate in the center of Falls [...] -
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church
August 7, 2020There are few things that stir the emotions and awe as much as a space flight. [...] -
Our Man in Arlington
August 7, 2020Future Arlingtonians may look back on our times as the era of the pandemic. But it’s also the era of [...]
- Senator Dick Saslaw’s Richmond Report
- Covid-19 Shows Telework is Viable for People with Disabilities
- Remembering Daniel X. Sze
National Commentary
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So Trump Explains, ‘It Is What It Is’
August 6, 2020“It is what it is!” This was Donald Trump’s summary explanation for why over 150,000 Americans have died from the Covid-19 [...] -
Will November’s Election Happen?
July 30, 2020There is no doubt in my mind that paid, violent provocateurs are being deployed on both sides of this scenario. The same sinister [...] -
Will Trump’s Gestapo Void November Election?
July 23, 2020It is appearing less and less likely that no matter the outcome of the November 3 election, that Trump will go [...]
Around Falls Church
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FIRSTfriday Returns with Live Event After Pandemic Hiatus
August 7, 2020FIRSTfriday of Falls Church will return on Aug. 7 from 6 – 8 p.m. at Art and Frame Falls Church (205 W. Jefferson St., Falls [...] -
Water-wise Gardening Discussion Held Friday
July 31, 2020The group will discuss which plants can best survive the Northern Virginia area’s long, hot summers, how to group plants to [...] -
Nonprofit Seeks Donations For Justice High Pyramid
July 29, 2020Fairfax-based nonprofit Britepaths is seeking donations from the community to assist students in need who attend schools in the [...]
- Creative Cauldron Kicks Off All Virtual Camp Schedule
- F.C. Women Voters Holds Talk on Election Changes
- Close Up of Hangman’s Plaque
Sports
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Mustangs Lose State Tourney Opener in Overtime
March 12, 2020Mason clawed back into contention by tying the game at 41 and sending it into overtime, but the Mustangs never led during the [...] -
Mustangs Take Region B Title, Advance to States
March 5, 2020Rollins’ back-to-back three-pointers pushed Mason ahead 35-28 with 3:28 remaining and came at just the right time as the Tigers [...] -
Girls Look for State Berth, Boys Postseason Suffers Early Exit
February 26, 2020Mason's girls have to exorcise some demons from last year's near-berth to the state tournament, while one poor quarter torpedoed [...]
- Boys, Girls Swimming Finish 8th at State Tourney
- Valentine’s Victory Sets Up Home Playoff Opener
- Mustangs Hot Heading into Postseason Friday
Arts & Entertainment
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Falls Church Calendar: August 6 – 12, 2020
August 6, 2020Falls Church City and virtual events for the week of July 30 – August 5, [...] -
Falls Church Calendar: July 30 – August 5, 2020
July 30, 2020Falls Church City and virtual events for the week of July 30 – August 5, [...] -
Press Pass: Sean Tracy Trio & Joe Barbee
July 30, 2020The open air appears to be the sturdiest firewall against the disease, and that’s allowed musicians like Sean Tracy Trio and [...]
- Falls Church Calendar: July 23 – 29, 2020
- Providence Players’ ‘Librarian’ Entertains Using the Mundane
- Falls Church Calendar: July 16 – 22, 2020
