This week we’re talking about some of the lead-up to both the general election and Falls Church City Council’s special election (including my much-anticipated personal endorsements for the election).
Author: Matt Delaney
Son Charged with Murder in F.C. Father’s Stabbing
A man was arrested in the Idylwood area of greater Falls Church last week after he was found in the home of his father who had been stabbed and killed, according to police.
Halloween Festivities Stave Off Virus Cancellations By Adapting
Ghouls and ghosts have seemed a bit too real as the world struggles with the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but that hasn’t spooked Falls Church residents from pulling off their own modified ways of showing their Halloween spirit.
News-Pod (Podcast): Why Affordable Housing + Brave Bros & Halloween Saved (!)
We cover the lead story on affordable housing and ask what is its “Why?” as well as get into the touching story on the Kulman brothers and their fight against an extremely rare genetic disorder and how City residents defied governing advice to save Halloween.
Pandemic Revs Up Interest For Land, Water Powersport Vehicles
Braving a global pandemic isn’t enough excitement for some, which explains why the powersports industry’s sales have spiked nationally throughout the past seven months.
News-Pod’s (Legit) Debut: Downtown Site, Parent Strife & More
This is our debut podcast where we go through the paper and offer a little commentary here and there (where appropriate, of course) to give some more perspective on the stories.
Sluggish Return to School Wears on F.C. Parents
Next month’s gradual return for most elementary-age students in and around the City of Falls Church will serve as their parents’ final, white-knuckled lap in guiding their kids’ education.
2 Hospitalized from Sunday Morning Shooting in Bailey’s Crossroads
A shooting in Bailey’s Crossroads early Sunday morning left two victims hospitalized with gunshot wounds, according to Fairfax County police.
Cram House’s High Price Makes Subdivision Sale Option Possible
The Victorian-style home once occupied by beloved City of Falls Church resident Barb Cram is on the market just four months after her passing, but its lofty price tag has made the option of purchasing a parcel of its land a bit more appetizing — especially to home construction companies.
Adult, 2 Minors Hit By Car On W. Broad Street
An adult and two minors were hit by a car at the intersection of W. Annandale Road and W. Broad St. around 11 a.m. Wednesday morning, according to police.
