September 8 - 14, 2022
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Plan More Mr. Brown’s Park-Style ‘Parklets’
Labor Day In Falls Church
EDA Wants $900k Put to S. Washington Spaces by Nicholas F. Benton
Falls Church News-Press
The Falls Church Economic Development Authority (EDA), in the City’s first official public meeting at City Hall following the unofficial conclusion of summer marked by the Labor Day weekend this Tuesday, had a thick agenda and topping it was an item to consider funding with $900,000 in federal ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) dollars the formation of a few key “parklets” in the South Washington area of the City. The panel voted unanimously to divert funding from other earlier-identified projects, namely, the Business Opportunity Investment Program and the George Mason University Small Business Development program, to the parklet development plan. The final decision will be up to the Falls Church City Council later this month, but a major plus for these projects is that they can be made ready in a
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U.S. REP. DON BEYER (left) spoke eloquently to a contingent on Labor Day Monday assembled at the Cherry Hill Park, organized by the F.C. Democratic Committee, including, to the right, elected officials State Del. Marcus Simon, Clerk of the Arlington Court Paul Ferguson and Falls Church Vice Mayor Letty Hardi. Among other things, Beyer thanked the gathered for their role in bringing him a victory by 82 percent in the recent Democratic primary here. (News-Press Photo)
Rep. Beyer Sparks Little City Labor Day Rally Here by Nicholas F. Benton
Falls Church News-Press
Upbeat Democrats gathered in Falls Church’s Cherry Hill Park on Labor Day this Monday described signs of a major, seismic shift in the U.S. electorate as the nation moves closer to the November
midterm elections here. “The tide is turning,” beamed State Del. Marcus Simon. He proudly claimed Virginia as a “sanctuary state” where women from states with uncompromising conditions are flocking to ensure access to a woman’s health needs.
After being introduced by State Sen. Richard Saslaw as one of the most outstanding legislators in the entire nation, U.S. Rep. Donald S. Beyer Jr. rallied the crowd around the potential for a huge sea change this November. It came after Saslaw announced
that he would be contributing $1 million of his own money to the Democratic caucus in Richmond. Marking Labor Day, Beyer noted that a massive change in the mood of the nation is reflected in
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Inside This Week Fall 2022: Health and Wellness Guide
The Falls Church News Press proudly presents its Health and Wellness guide! Take a look at articles focusing on physical, mental and emotional health, as well as how you can keep track of your wellness! See Pages 11-22
2022 Health Guide
Falls Church Area High School Sports
School sports are beginning to get into the thick of their seasons! Nick Porr and Ryan McCafferty roundup last week’s area sports teams, including field hockey, football, volleyball ,golf and cross country. See Page 23
Index
News Briefs.........................................2 Comment........................................5,7,8 Editorial.................................................6 Crime Report.......................................8 Business News...................................10 News & Notes................................24,25 Calendar........................................26,27 Classifieds..........................................28 Crossword Puzzle..............................29 Critter Corner......................................30