January 5 - 11, 2023
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AT 18, ALREADY A ‘QUAD KING’
F.C. Leaders Offer High Hopes for 2023 Major New Developments Set to Unfold in New Year by Kylee Toland
Falls Church News-Press
As the New Year 2023 came upon us this week, leaders in the City of Falls Church have been discussing what they want to see happen this year, and some shared their views with the News-Press. Falls Church Mayor David Tarter stated his goal for the 2023 year is to have the city “continue to be a welcoming, vibrant, fiscally sound community” that invests in its schools, locals and important services while preserving “its special small-town character and charm.” Environmental sustainability will continue to be a top priority according to Tarter, as the city will do its part to “reduce carbon emissions community-wide.” Through a grant facilitated by U.S.Rep. Donald Beyer, the city will convert the majority of their public works fleet to electric and hybrid vehicles.
ILYA MALININ, at 18 a lifelong Northern Virginia resident and Marshall High School senior, is the odds-on favorite to become the U.S. Men’s National Champion at the annual National Championship in San Jose, California, later this month. He became the first to successfully complete a ‘quadruple axel” in competition last fall, earning him the nickname of “Quad King.” (Courtesy photo)
U.S. Figure Skating Contender Is N. Va. Native by Lois Elfman
Special to the News-Press
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The reigning U.S. Men’s Silver
Medalist is from right here, within shouting distance of the City of Falls Church. Not only that, Ilia Malinin, the 18-year-old Marshall High
School senior, has already made figure skating history as the first person ever to land a “quadruple Axel” jump in competition and is now considered
a “heavy favorite” to win the senior men’s championship at the 2023 U.S.
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Inside This Week Impact of Little City Gift Card
Over a month ago, the City of Falls Church launched the Little City Gift Card to help local businesses after the pandemic. See how it has impacted these businesses and what come in the near future See Page 7
Press Pass: Pamala Stanley FCNP’s Brian Reach interviews American disco and Hi-NRG singer Pamala Stanley about her decades-long career and how her music is still popular among people today. See Page 19
Index
News Briefs..........................................2 Comment....................................5,15,16 Editorial.................................................6 Crime Report........................................8 Business News.....................................9 Calendar....................................... 10, 11 News & Notes.....................................12 Classifieds..........................................17 Critter Corner......................................18