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August 30 — September 5, 2018

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In Annual State-of-City Interview, F.C. Mayor Tarter is Very Upbeat

Optimistic All Big Issues & Problems Can Be Resolved

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BY MATT DELANEY

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The winners are here, the winners are here! After all the ballots were submitted and all the votes were counted, the readers’ selections for the 2018 Best of Falls Church are here! Inside find the winners in more than 70 categories of your favorite places to eat, drink, shop and more in and around the Little City.

ther. Incumbent Sen. Tim Kaine is considered on the brink of a blowout in his re-election effort against Prince William County’s Cory Stewart. Virginia’s 10th Congressional District, which borders on Falls Church to cover McLean all the way out to Loudoun County, is now considered by Democrats the “most winnable district in the whole U.S.,” according to sources. State Sen. Jennifer Wexton is the Democrat running there against the Republicans’ seasoned incumbent Barbara Comstock.

City of Falls Church Mayor David Tarter believes things are looking up for Falls Church. Three major commercial developments in the West End project, the Broad and Washington St. project and the Founder’s Row project all promise to enliven the City’s already rich business community with quality additions for residents and passersby alike to patronize. The completion of those three projects, along with the public renovations taking place at City Hall, Mary Riley Styles Library and the construction of the new George Mason High School, all contribute to tangible signs of progress for the City. Furthermore, Tarter discussed how these developments will buttress the City’s efforts to create a spirited downtown area, but also how the City needs to be inventive when addressing the less-than-ideal parking situation that will inevitably compound as more outside attention is brought to Falls Church. On broader topics, Tarter emphasized how Falls Church can follow its own development template without attempting to mimic what areas such as Tysons or Arlington are doing, while also digging into the potential that either Amazon or Apple’s new headquarters would hold for the City and its residents. News-Press: There’s a lot of private development projects in the works right now, with the West End development, the Broad and Washington St. development and the Founder’s Row development all progressing. What excites you the most about these projects?

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The 2018-2019 year for the Falls Church City Public Schools will formally commence with the first day of classes on Tuesday, Sept. 4, the day after this coming Labor Day weekend. At a Backto-School convocation Tuesday morning, Superintendent Peter Noonan offered reflections and staff members were recognized for their longevity in the system. SEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 9

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Great Falls Street between Lincoln Avenue and Dorchester Avenue will be closed to vehicles from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while a tree is removed. SEE NEWS BRIEFS, PAGE 9

INDEX

Editorial............... 6 Letters.............6, 8 News & Notes 10–11 Comment ...... 12-13 Business News . 24 Calendar ..... 30–31

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CITY OF FALLS CHURCH Mayor David Tarter sat down with the News-Press at its of�ices last Saturday for the paper’s annual “State of the City” interview. (P��: N��-P��)

Labor Day Events Kick Off Mid-Term Elections Push BY NICHOLAS F. BENTON

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On the eve of Labor Day, the traditional bell marking the stretch run for candidates in this November’s elections, insider Democratic Party information suggests that Democrats will pick up at least 40 U.S. House seats in the upcoming midterms, which would give them a healthy majority, according to NewsPress sources. The balance would go from 237-193 favoring the GOP now to 233-197 favoring the Democrats. Taking control of the U.S.

Senate is also a real possibility, as a swelling, massive “blue wave” tsunami is sweeping across the land. Some say the 40 flipping number for the House is too conservative, that it could be 60 or higher. Last year, when the Democrats saw a big wave coming their way in Virginia state delegate race, they cautiously predicted winning an additional 10 seats, but it turned out to be 15. Some polls are now showing that up to seven percent of usual Republican voters are staying home in this election, which could boost the Dem results even fur-

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NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC OF A PETITION BY VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY D/B/A DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA FOR A PRUDENCY DETERMINATION WITH RESPECT TO THE WATER STRIDER SOLAR POWER PURCHASE AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO § 56-585.1:4 F OF THE CODE OF VIRGINIA CASE NO. PUR-2018-00135

On August 17, 2018, Virginia Electric and Power Company d/b/a Dominion Energy Virginia (“Company”), pursuant to § 56-585.1:4 F of the Code of Virginia, filed a petition (“Petition”) with the State Corporation Commission (“Commission”) for a prudency determination with respect to the Company’s proposed power purchase agreement (“PPA”) with Water Strider Solar LLC, associated with an 80 megawatt (“MW”) solar facility to be located in Halifax County, Virginia (“Project”). The Company states that the Project will be an 80 MW solar facility located in Halifax County, Virginia, developed by Cypress Creek Renewables, and interconnected to the Dominion Energy Virginia Transmission system. According to the Petition, the Company selected the Project through a competitive solicitation process. The Company states that it reviewed proposals for completeness and conformity to the request for proposals requirements, and a short list was developed. The Company further asserts that the Project offered the highest customer net present value of all the short-listed PPA proposals when compared to market purchases. The Company states that it executed a PPA on May 31, 2018, contingent upon receiving Commission approval. The Company states that it will recover the costs associated with the Project through base rates and the fuel factor, as applicable. The Petition states that, if deemed prudent by the Commission, the anticipated commercial operations date for the Project is the fourth quarter of 2020 with a PPA term of 20 years. The Commission entered an Order for Notice and Hearing that, among other things, scheduled a public hearing to be held on October 15, 2018, at 1 p.m. in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, to receive the testimony of public witnesses. Any person desiring to offer testimony as a public witness at this hearing should appear in the Commission’s courtroom fifteen (15) minutes prior to the starting time of the hearing and identify himself or herself to the Commission’s Bailiff. The public hearing shall reconvene on October 16, 2018, at 9:30 a.m., in the same location, to receive the testimony and evidence offered by the Company, respondents, and the Staff of the Commission (“Staff”). On or before September 27, 2018, the Company, Staff and any respondent in this proceeding may submit a brief on legal issues raised by the Petition. On October 4, 2018, at 9:30 a.m., in the Commission’s second floor courtroom located in the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, the Commission will receive oral argument on the legal issues raised by the Petition from the Company, Staff, and any respondent who filed a legal brief in this proceeding. The Company’s Petition and the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing are available for public inspection during regular business hours at each of the Company’s business offices in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Copies also may be obtained by submitting a written request to counsel for the Company, Horace P. Payne, Jr., Esquire, Dominion Energy Services, Inc., Law Department, Riverside 2, 120 Tredegar Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219. If acceptable to the requesting party, the Company may provide the documents by electronic means. Copies of the public version of all documents filed in this case also are available for interested persons to review in the Commission’s Document Control Center, located on the first floor of the Tyler Building, 1300 East Main Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219, between the hours of 8:15 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Interested persons also may download unofficial copies from the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Any person or entity may participate as a respondent in this proceeding by filing a notice of participation on or before September 11, 2018. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of the notice of participation shall be submitted to Joel H. Peck, Clerk, State Corporation Commission, c/o Document Control Center, P.O. Box 2118, Richmond, Virginia 23218-2118. A copy of the notice of participation as a respondent also must be sent to counsel for the Company at the address set forth above. Pursuant to Rule 5 VAC 5-20-80 B, Participation as a respondent, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure (“Rules of Practice”), any notice of participation shall set forth: (i) a precise statement of the interest of the respondent; (ii) a statement of the specific action sought to the extent then known; and (iii) the factual and legal basis for the action. Any organization, corporation, or government body participating as a respondent must be represented by counsel as required by Rule 5 VAC 5-20-30, Counsel, of the Rules of Practice. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00135. On or before September 25, 2018, each respondent may file with the Clerk of the Commission and serve on the Staff, the Company, and all other respondents, any testimony and exhibits by which the respondent expects to establish its case, and each witness’s testimony shall include a summary not to exceed one page. If not filed electronically, an original and fifteen (15) copies of such testimony and exhibits shall be submitted to the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. Respondents also shall comply with the Commission’s Rules of Practice, including 5 VAC 5-20-140, Filing and service; and 5 VAC 5-20240, Prepared testimony and exhibits. All filings shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00135. On or before October 8, 2018, any interested person may file written comments on the Petition with the Clerk of the Commission at the address set forth above. Interested persons desiring to file comments electronically may do so on or before October 8, 2018, by following the instructions on the Commission’s website: http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. Compact disks or any other form of electronic storage medium may not be filed with the comments. All comments shall refer to Case No. PUR-2018-00135. All documents filed with the Office of the Clerk of the Commission in this docket may use both sides of the paper. In all other respects, all filings shall comply fully with the requirements of 5 VAC 5-20-150, Copies and format, of the Commission’s Rules of Practice. The Commission’s Rules of Practice may be viewed at http://www.scc.virginia.gov/case. A printed copy of the Commission’s Rules of Practice and an official copy of the Commission’s Order for Notice and Hearing in this proceeding may be obtained from the Clerk of the Commission at the address above. VIRGINIA ELECTRIC AND POWER COMPANY d/b/a DOMINION ENERGY VIRGINIA

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unconstitutional violation of civil rights, would stall out the efforts to correct their flawed product even at the expense of facing a contempt of court. Another indeterminate factor in the November election is the status of Russian efforts at hacking into voting systems. Virginia is OK because it was mandated over a year ago that all voting machines must be optical scanners that include a “paper trail” backup. Other states remain on solely digital online platforms, like Georgia, Pennsylvania and Ohio, and Republicans have been blocking efforts to correct that. While campaigning has been non-stop since Jan. 21, 2017, the stretch run for this November’s election will be launched with Democratic campaign events in Falls Church, beginning with the annual Labor Day Ice Cream Social hosted by the Falls Church City Democratic Committee at 2 p.m. It will be a free event held in the pavilion at Cherry Hill Park and will feature former Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe (who may be planning to launch a run for the presidency soon) and U.S. Rep. Don Beyer. Later in the day Monday will be the annual Labor Day Jim Scott Memorial Barbecue in the backyard of Nancy Scott’s home at 2827 Maple Lane in Merrifield beginning at 4:30 p.m. Other area events include a Democratic chili cookout in Arlington’s Lyons Park Community Center that will feature McAuliffe and Adam Schiff, Democratic ranking member of the House Select Intelligence Committee, on Monday, and a Northern Virginia Labor Federation cookout starting at noon on Sunday, Sept. 2, in Alexandria.

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Walkable, Bikeable F.C. Very Exciting, Says Tarter

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Mayor Tarter: To me, the goal is to create a vibrant, walkable downtown — an exciting place where people can shop, do business and be entertained all without leaving the City. These projects are another piece of that puzzle. Giving the million cars that passthrough Falls Church every month more reasons to stop and support our economy is critical to our long-term success. It’s also important to balance our tax base to help pay for all the good things we want to do, like building the new high school and keeping our schools and City services strong. These new projects are also about quality of life and I’m looking forward to walking to a movie, to new restaurants and shops and the new vitality and new excitement those additions will bring within a comfortable walking distance from people’s homes. The Harris Teeter has been great for

our downtown and I see people there all the time. Our downtown is a work in progress but I’m very excited about what we’ve approved. N-P: Is there an extra layer of excitement toward the developments because, not so long ago, Falls Church was less accommodating toward developers, and now, it’s a very attractive place for new businesses to locate to? Tarter: Falls Church has always been and some ways remains a bit of a hidden gem. It has always appealed to developers, but we’re just more open to the right kind of development now than we have been in past years. To me, the opportunity to create a really vibrant, walkable, bikeable downtown is very exciting. N-P: It’s almost as if Falls Church is recognizing its worth now. Tarter: I think we better understand what we want and how to get there. I believe that our planning

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efforts and community engagement have laid the groundwork for our success. Our director of community planning, Jim Snyder, has also been crucial to these efforts. We try to learn from each project and to raise the bar with each development. For example, our last projects have obtained affordable units for the life of the developments instead of the 20 years that we previously obtained. With the leadership of Councilman Sze, we have raised the bar on environmental issues with new buildings obtaining LEED gold, a high level of environmental sustainability. Each development builds on top of the others and helps creates a critical mass. N-P: Is there any possibility of a larger project near the West End site? Something involving the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), the Virginia Tech and University of

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Happiness As an Act of Will

It was Abraham Lincoln who said that people are just about as happy as they make up their minds to be. With all the mental and moral torment being caused by the current White House, and the legions of sycophants who can always be counted on to make things worse, focusing on the positive, and on a brighter future, may be the best way to cope. It is certainly the most productive. In this issue, the main stories on Page One take this approach. In Mayor Tarter’s annual State of the City interview with the News-Press, the tone is optimistic and can-do. There can be so much to gain from an upbeat approach to the City’s future that it would be sad for anyone to miss out. The groundbreaking on the 4.3 acre Founders Row project is expected before the end of September, and things are proceeding apace with the project of building an all-new, state of the art high school. The plans are in from the three finalists in the City’s bidding process for a design-build partner to bring dense economic development to 10 acres of the school campus land designed to offset the cost of the new school. Those final replies to the City’s request for detailed proposals will give a crack team of experts a lot mull over in the next weeks before the choice is made in October on the winning plan. It should be a very exciting time for all these things. But none of that can match the final two months of the campaigns for the midterm elections coming up. It appears that this could be a truly impactful election, turning control of Congress over to the Democrats in a way that will confirm the remedy for bad government that the Founding Fathers envisioned. It is beginning to appear that, yes, the promise of the Blue Wave this fall will materialize, and it will be led by women and youth. The energy that is already being felt from this will be put to the good use of reclaiming policies grounded in the generosity of spirit that has always been the hallmark of this democracy. It must be accompanied by a redoubled effort to elevate the core Enlightenment values upon which America was founded, as the are found in the Declaration of Independence, the Federalist Papers and the Constitution. These documents make for some of the best and most inspiring reading around, and it would behoove all of us to dust them off and spend time refreshing the ideas and values that we may have first encountered in high school civics. There is an inherent generosity in these documents, an implied notion that all human beings are worthy of an exercise in democracy that commands the best from each and every one. The age of postmodern nihilism, cynicism, cruelty and selfish selfinterest that has plagued the nation for the last half-century must now end.

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Only the City to Blame for F.C.’s Parking Problems Editor, I am astounded at the parking problems and traffic congestion that seem to be growing on a daily basis in Falls Church. To blame anyone other than the city and poor planning would be wrong. Falls Church City has done nothing to plan for these problems and the worst is yet to come. I have already observed many parking issues attributed to the

Northside Social customers. They are parking anywhere they can and taking spots for other nearby stores in the lot next door. Twice I have had to leave due to zero parking for Maneki Neko while Northside Social patrons were seen taking several spots. As more and more residential units are built along the Broad Street corridor we will continue to experience parking problems as

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visitors jockey for short-term and overnight parking. All of this rests firmly under the direct control of the City planners. Why is the City of Falls Church blind to the increasing traffic and parking issues that they are causing with the ridiculous amount of large development projects? Quality of life is dwindling rapidly. How much more traffic can North/South Washington Street take before it and Broad Street become like midtown Manhattan? We are no longer the “Little City.” S. H. King Falls Church

Officials Needed Parking Plans Before Northside Opened Editor, The owner of Northside Social is quoted in your August 23-28 article on his restaurant as saying “I don’t need to worry about parking” – a thought possibly shared by many other restaurateurs, e.g., in Manhattan, D.C., and Bethesda, to name just a few notorious locations. And Pete’s Towing is just trying to make an honest buck, as well as satisfy nearby prop-

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How Can Excellent F.C. Schools Get Even Better? B� P�� N��

The following are remarks Falls Church City Public Schools Superintendent Peter Noonan made to staff and faculty at the school system’s convocation on Tuesday. Falls Church City Public Schools is a division that is truly student-centered. How does that make us any different than other schools? FCCPS is unique because we are small and personal. We get to know each of our students and build relationships with them in unique and exciting ways. We’re innovative and inclusive. Families move to Falls Church because we provide excellent services to our kids, built on a foundation of equity. FCCPS was the first Virginia school division to have inclusive Special Education services and now has a large population of special-needs students. It’s not by accident. We have a growing population of kids who are English language learners. It’s not by accident. People come to us because we are an inclusive community, and we’re proud of that. FCCPS aspires to be the best at many things. We want to pull that all together under one umbrella by becoming the best International Baccalaureate (IB) school division in the country. We’re the only Pre-K 12 IB school division in Virginia and one of seven in the United States. This year our work will be identifying, “What does that mean exactly?” We create personalized environments for our kids so, in the

end, we graduate responsible, caring, and internationally minded students. These are the hallmarks and characteristics of international baccalaureate students. It’s important that everyone in the community understands what it means to be

“Together we must embrace the challenge of serving all.” an IB school division. The IB program is not for elite students only. It’s a curriculum that supports all students built around the IB learner profile traits: Open-minded, Principled, Caring, Knowledgeable, Communicators, Reflective, Inquirers, Balanced, Thinkers, and Risk-takers. All of these inform our service to kids as IB learners in IB schools. It is also consistent with what the State of Virginia is asking us to do in the Profile of a Virginia Graduate. FCCPS was named one of highest performing school districts in the Commonwealth based on the Standards of Learning (SOL) testing. We are very proud of those results and know we go beyond SOLs to provide depth and complexity in learning for our highest level learners. There is still work to be done. When you “peel that onion back,” you see

just 69 percent of our English Language Learners (ELLs) passed, and 67 percent of our Economically Disadvantaged students passed. In Mathematics only 64 percent of our ELLs and 57 percent of our Economically Disadvantaged passed. All of our staff come to work every single day and work like crazy on behalf of our kids. They are innovative, thoughtful, and caring in building relationships with kids. My question is, “Are there things that we can do differently?” We have to be vulnerable to the truth and be reflective learners. We recently reflected on these data and a Family Resource Center (FRC) provided us an opportunity. This summer a group of George Mason University Human Development and Family Science students interned with us to gather information about what good resource centers look like. They engaged in a CBPR method: Community-Based Participatory Research process. Often times school systems say “We know what you need and here’s what we’re going to provide.” But instead, the eight interns went out in the field, interviewed communities and families asking, “How can we as a school system help you?” This past Monday night the students presented their findings. Some results were quite simple: “Please translate more documents. Can you have a family registration night for Spanish speakers?” Yes, we can make that happen. I also listened to pow-

erful stories of parents who said that they were disenfranchised by our school system. On the flip side, I also hear parents say we’re the best school system in the world. Together we must embrace the challenge of serving all, find our way forward, and ultimately create ecosystemic resilience in our Little City. An FRC provides us an opportunity to be risk-takers, reflective, and think about how we can grow. The FRC or Casa Chica de la Familia’s mission is: “Making a difference in our little city so that all families thrive” or “Creando la diferencia en nuestra pequeña ciudad para que todas las familias prosperen.” We are an interdependent community of people. Schools, parents, students, residents, community businesses, administrators are interconnected in ways that force us to engage positively. We are resilient as an organization, and I’m excited to be part of us. We are an excellent system by every metric and measure. However, even athletes at the top of their game always look for ways to improve. This year I ask you to think about this: “How can I plus-up? How can I take what I already do that’s great and get better?” This is the beginning of the conversations. Let’s work hard and collaboratively on behalf of our kids...let’s grow together. Let’s be #TeamFCCPS. Peter Noonan is superintendent of Falls Church City Public Schools.

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erty owners who resist violations by Northside customers of their own parking spaces. So is nobody to blame for this new parking/traffic mess on Park Avenue, which some insist is only temporary, just part of our Little City’s growing pains? The women and men on our City Council all seem to be conscientious, hardworking, and ethical folks, endeavoring mightily to increase our city’s commercial and other tax revenues. But in that process, I believe it’s, ultimately, our city officials’ responsibility to ensure in advance adequate parking for proposed new large commercial enterprises, be they restaurants, shopping centers, grocery stores, condos, or apartment buildings. If the City’s admirable goal of raising more tax revenues via more commercial enterprises can be accomplished only by winking its collective eye at its own prior parking regulations, I believe it’s

doing our community both a short and long-term disservice. Kicking the can, as they say, down the road, will only make that road more, and more dangerously, crowded. Gerald Kamens Falls Church

Restaurant Should Not Have Opened Without Any Parking Editor, In the News-Press article on parking and towing last week, Falls Church City’s James Snyder said “There are these growing pains you have.” Well, to him I say, did your car get towed? Did you have to pay $130? Did you have to get a ride to Pete`s to get your car? Screw the growing pains. They should have not been allowed to open with no place for their customers to park! Wendy Nicholson Falls Church

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Time for the City to Build a Parking Garage Editor, The many new economic enterprises and proposed mixeduse developments are very exciting and important to the City and residents. However, for all of these new and future businesses to thrive, adequate parking is critical. I think is is time for the City to build a structured parking garage in Town Center. The area behind the Broad Street CVS would provide the right location for such a garage since it would be within a two- or three-block walking distance of many private and public opportunities today and in the future. Jim Coyle Falls Church

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NEWS BRIEFS Classes Begin Tuesday, F.C. Teacher Recognitions Given The 2018-2019 year for the Falls Church City Public Schools will formally commence with the first day of classes on Tuesday, Sept. 4, the day after this coming Labor Day weekend. At a rousing Back-to-School convocation attended by all the teachers and staff in the system Tuesday morning, Superintendent Peter Noonan offered thoughtful reflections (see Guest Commentary, page 7) and staff members were recognized for their longevity in the system. This year, they included those who’ve served 25 years, including Lisa Allan, Katie Clinton, Paul Ferentinos, Nancy Hendrickson and David Morales. Marking 20 years in the system were Martina Goss, Marc Robarge, Katy Tsai and Brian Walsh. Recognized for being in the F.C. system for 15 years were Blanca Avila, Karen Bevan, Chris Capannola, Charlene Ferguson, Vicki Galliher, Tereze Garcia-Rodriguez, Julie Huber, Carlos Mejia, Marina Moretti, Molly Narburgh, Suzanne Planas, Tito Sorto-Gutierrez, Kim Tanner and Karin Tooze. The George Mason High Jazz Band performed “Minnie the Moocher,” and the chorus did “We Can Change the World.”

Redistricting Map Proposed by Virginia Dems At a press event yesterday in Richmond, Democratic Leader David Toscano and Legislative Black Caucus Chair Lamont Bagby spoke on the merits of a Democratic redistricting plan they unveiled and requested expeditious action by the Virginia General Assembly. “The court has made clear that we must draw new maps to address the unconstitutionality of the districts drawn in 2011,” said Toscano. “To date, we have seen no maps from the majority party to correct the problem.” He called on the Republicans to immediately refer the bill to the House Privileges and Elections Committee so that the map may be considered on Thursday.

Great Falls St. Closure Thursday Until 3 PM Great Falls Street between Lincoln Avenue and Dorchester Avenue will be closed to vehicles from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 30. Lincoln Park will also be closed at that time so that a pin oak tree can be removed. A contractor for the City will set up a crane and other work vehicles on Great Falls Street, making a road closure necessary for worker safety.

Newsprint Tariffs Reversed by ITC The International Trade Commission has unanimously reversed the newsprint tariffs, it was announced yesterday. The ITC will provide the reasoning for its vote in a final report on Sept. 17. This is considered an enormous win for newspapers, and the Virginia Press Association expressed “a great debt of gratitude” to the News Media Alliance, whose CEO is David Chavern, a resident and former City Council member in the City of Falls Church, and the City of Falls Church-based National Newspaper Association, spearheaded by Tonda Rush, that coordinated lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill. A letter opposing the tariffs was crafted by U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin’s that was signed by both Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, as well as six Virginia congressmen including this region’s Don Beyer, Gerry Connolly and Barbara Comstock.

DMV Services in September Announced The City of Falls Church Commissioner of the Revenue announced the schedule for DMV services in City in September. The full-service DMV 2 Go bus will be in front of City Hall (300 Park Ave.) on Friday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. The accessible mobile office provides all DMV transactions including: Applying for and renewing driver’s licenses; Applying for hunting and fishing licenses; Obtaining E-Z pass transponders; Obtaining ID cards (including photos) and Virginia’s veterans ID cards; Obtaining copies of driving records, vehicle titles, license plates, decals, and transcripts; Obtaining certified copies of Virginia vital records including birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates; Ordering disabled parking placards or plates; Taking road and knowledge tests; and, updating an address after a move for DMV and voter registration. DMV Connect will be at 131 E Broad St. (corner of E Broad St. and Lawton St.) the following Monday through Thursday, Sept. 10 to 13, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Correction: Sze Author of Last Week’s Guest Commentary Last week’s Guest Commentary “Founders Row to Introduce Many Falls Church ‘Firsts’” was incorrectly attributed to Lawrence Webb. The commentary was written by Falls Church City Councilman Dan Sze. The News-Press apologizes for this error.

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Community News & Notes Quarterly Book Sale Returns to Tysons-Pimmit Library

KICKING OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR RIGHT was Falls Church City Public Schools’ annual convocation inside the George Mason High School auditorium as the event recognized teachers who were entering their 15th, 20th and 25th years working for FCCPS. The event saw an appearance from City Manager Wyatt Shields, with speeches from School Board chair Lawrence Webb, Vice Mayor Marybeth Connelly and FCCPS Superintendent Dr. Peter Noonan. (Photo: Carol Sly)

Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library (7584 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church) will be holding its quarterly book sale with a large selection of books and media for all ages and interests next weekend, Sept. 7 – 9. On Sept. 7, the book sale will run from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.; on Sept. 8, it will run from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 9 it will run from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. On the final day of the quarterly book sale, all books and media will be half price and there is a special offer that allows customers to fill up a bag full of books for $10 per bag. For more information, call 703-790-4031, 703-338-3307 or contact tysonslibraryfriends@ gmail.com.

Final Event of August at One More Page Books On Friday, August 31 at 7 p.m. at One More Page Books (2200 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington): New York Times bestselling author Sandhya Menon, “When Dimple Met Rishi” will be in conversation with Christina June, “Everywhere You Want To Be” to Sandhya’s latest Young Adult romantic comedy “From Twinkle, With Love.” For more information about this event or for others coming to One More Page Books, call 703-300-9746 or visit onemorepagebooks.com

McLean Yearbook Adviser Wins Medal of Merit

THE FALLS CHURCH and Annandale-based Villarreal Virginia Academy Girls 2006 soccer team recently won the August Cup Tournament, held at the Maryland Soccerplex. The players competed in the U13 Girls division, and were undefeated over four games against teams from Maryland and DC. The team trains in affiliation with the Spanish La Liga professional team Villarreal CF. (Photo: Courtesy Joe Howard)

Meghan Percival, yearbook adviser at McLean High School, has been selected as a recipient of the Journalism Education Association’s (JEA) Medal of Merit, which is given to JEA members who have made significant contributions to scholastic journalism throughout their career. Now beginning her 20th year as

the yearbook adviser at McLean, Percival was praised by nominators for focusing on students (her own and countless others around the country), helping other advisers and improving scholastic journalism. “In addition to bringing her staffs to conventions and serving on local committees for several D.C. conventions, she has accepted the role of local chair for the upcoming convention there — all without fanfare because that’s who she is,” nominator Ann Akers said. Percival has also found the time to provide leadership on the board for Virginia Association of Journalism Teachers and Advisers and on the National Scholastic Press Association board. “When Meghan is on a committee, she works hard and provides insightful commentary throughout the process,” said Mary Kay Downes, Chantilly High School teacher and journalism class adviser. “She can always be counted on to contribute. Her contributions benefit advisers and staffs locally and nationwide. She is a consistent speaker, author, judge, and more.” JEA will recognize the four Medal of Merit award recipients on Nov. 3 at its national convention in Chicago.

F.C. Native Becomes Drama Director at Marshall HS Longtime Fall Church City resident Bernie DeLeo will serve as the new Drama Director at George C. Marshall High School. DeLeo’s first teaching job was in Falls Church City at Thomas Jefferson Elementary in 2004 as an Instructional Aide. Since then, he has taught in Fairfax County Public Schools for the past 14 years – four teaching special education at Marshall Road Elementary and four as theatre teacher at Thoreau Middle School, both in Vienna. He spent the past six years as the Drama Director at West

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Sarah Aiello, who most recently served as assistant principal at Hutchison Elementary School, has been selected as the new principal of Spring Hill Elementary School, effective Aug. 13. Over the past 14 years, she has had the opportunity to work as a teacher leader and assistant principal in Region 1 and Region 2 schools at both the elementary and middle school levels. At Hutchison, Aiello supervised STEAM, grades 3-6, Fine Arts, Physical Education, the Afterschool Program, PBIS and Responsive Classroom, Responsive Instruction and Title 1, as well as being the Discipline Lead. As an Assistant Principal at Hughes Middle School, she supervised Special Education, ESOL, English, Science, and Physical Education. Aiello received her bachelor of arts in Education from Mercyhurst College and a master in education in Educational Leadership from Virginia Tech.

The City of Falls Church Recreation and Parks Department presents the 15th Annual Sunset Cinema in the Park sponsored by Winn Design + Build. The free screenings of family-friendly movies will be held next month on Sept. 7, 21, 28 and Oct. 5 beginning at 7:45 p.m. in Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church) Moviegoers are invited to bring blankets, lawn chairs and picnics. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase. In the event of inclement weather, the movies will take place at the Falls Church Community Center (223 Little Falls St., Falls Church). The first movie of the 2018 Sunset Cinema series is Coco (2017, PG). Despite his family’s ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming a musician. Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel finds himself in the Land of the Dead. For more information, call 703248-5027 or visit fallschurchva. gov/SunsetCinema.

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

News of Greater Falls Church By Supervisor Penny Gross

Reunions can be fraught with anxiety, or with great expectation. Childhood friendships may continue for decades, or end the moment the graduate steps across the stage, marking the end of one segment of life, and the beginning of a new one. A recent trip to my husband’s high school class reunion was a case in point. Many decades after graduation, old classmates gathered to reminisce about favorite classes, teachers, and sports victories, and catch up on fascinating careers. It appeared that time and distance had melted away, and a neighborhood gathering of friends had begun. Although separated by a continent, Santa Clara County (Palo Alto) and Fairfax County share many similarities. Both are highly educated, wealthy communities, with diverse populations, high housing costs, and traffic congestion. An article in the local paper revealed a 1928 bungalow, owned by one family for 70 years, with two bedrooms and one bath, on a 7600 square foot corner lot — sold for $2.9 million! My husband’s boyhood home, purchased for $17,000 in 1946, and with recent renovations, is valued at $3 million plus. When I asked how people could afford to live there, the response was “well, you have to understand how much people make here.” Many people do not make that much and cannot afford to live there. Driving past the Stanford Stadium, I counted more than four dozen campers parked along the public street. Tailgate party, perhaps? No, the campers are where some workers live/ sleep during the week, only going home on the weekends. The vehicles are supposed to move every three days, but it was pretty apparent that many rarely do. Local residents don’t like it, but also acknowledge understanding of the reason for it.

Bicycles and bike paths are on nearly every street, and well-used. Hundreds of high school students ride bikes to school (there are no school buses) and I saw entire families on bikes, carrying packages across the back fender. With gasoline prices approaching $3.99 a gallon, it’s no wonder that human-powered transportation is so popular! Some streets have a “road diet” that provides a buffer between motor vehicles and pedestrians/cyclists. At an un-signalized intersection, two sturdy white bollards are placed about six feet apart, with bright white rounded discs placed on the roadway between them. The high visibility buffer allows vehicular turns, and provides an extra measure of safety for bike and walkers, at what appears to be a reasonable cost. Hanging a “U” turn is highly controlled; nearly every signalized intersection has a left turn arrow that remains red most of the time. U turns are permitted only when the red arrow turns green, reducing accidents, but adding to the frustration of waiting for the signal to change. Street signs could use some lessons from Fairfax County. Narrow brown or golden signs with white lettering are hard to see in the daytime, and impossible at night. Give me bright reflective street signs any time! Santa Clara County and Fairfax County both are highly desirable communities, and they share many positive assets. They also are home to millions, and while it was nice to visit, I agree with Dorothy Gale (even without ruby slippers): “There’s no place like home.”

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Loyalty Instead Of Preference

Like ancient Greek tragedies in which great criminal figures’ flaws include an almost irresistible penchant for self-incrimination, President Trump has exposed virtually the entirety of his corrupt and deeply compromised business career as a tool of the Russian Mafia by his publicly-announced “enemies list.” Look through this list to find figures that’ve blunted the influence of the Russian Mafia in the U.S. and the foreign policy and military designs of Russia under Putin. For example, the hostile enmity between Trump and the late U.S. Senator John McCain had more to do with McCain’s special role as a U.S. elected official staunchly opposed to Putin and Russia than with anything more personal. Upon McCain’s death last week, the official Russian state television, FALLS CHURCH NEWS-PRESS Rossiya, called McCain “the chief symbol of Russophobia and as the main reason Moscow’s relations with the west are so bad,” according to a report by Andrew Higgins in yesterday’s New York Times, “Someone ready to push back the dark, cynical vision of the world Putin cherishes.” In the memorial service scheduled for Saturday in Washington, D.C., at McCain’s wish, anti-Putin Russian dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza will be one of the dignitaries carrying his coffin to the front of the Washington National Cathedral, joining the likes of Joe Biden, Russ Feingold, William Cohen and Warren Beatty, according to Josh Meyer’s report in Politico. Kara-Murza is the vice chairman of the Open Russia movement and chairman of the Boris Nemstov Foundation for Freedom who wrote an op-ed about McCain published in yesterday’s Washington Post entitled, “What McCain Got Right About Russia.” In keeping with his hostility toward McCain, Trump is equally self-revealing in his targeting of Justice Department official Bruce G. Orr, a demoted FBI agent that Trump is insisting Attorney General Sessions fire. Orr, according to a report by Adam Goldman and Katie Benner in Tuesday’s New York Times, has been a special thorn in the side to the Russian Mafia for over three decades. A key point came in 2006, according to the report, when Orr refused to cut a deal with the infamous Russian Mafia crime boss Semion Y. Mogilevich, indicted for defrauding a U.S. company of $150 million. Orr, according to the report, is a straight-shooter who has “made a career of supporting and facilitating important cases that targeted Russian organized crime.” Now, Orr has been dragged before a closed-door hearing limited to Republicans on the House Judiciary and House Oversight committees on Tuesday, where he was grilled for over eight hours that reportedly centered on Orr’s contacts with British Intelligence’s Christopher Steele, author of the infamous Steele Dossier. The Steele Dossier details incriminating Trump contacts with Putin and the Russians, and not a single word of it has been disproven to date. Orr drew the personal ire of Mogilevich, the subject in a chapter of Robert I. Friedman’s 2000 book, “Red Mafiya,” entitled, “The World’s Most Dangerous Gangster.” Mogilevich reportedly lives in Moscow and is close to Putin. During the 1990s, the Red Mafiya, as a notorious Russian mob group, became “a nefarious global crime cartel,” according to Friedman, “led by the enigmatic 54-year-old Ukrainian-born Mogilevich.” He “traffics in nuclear materials, drugs, prostitutes, precious gems and stolen art,” and “his contract hit squads operate freely in the U.S. and Europe.” Outside of Prague, Mogilevich operates a torture center where victims are savagely murdered. Run by veterans of the Afghanistan war “infamous for their brutality,” the center is where “businessmen who have balked at extortion demands, are stabbed, tortured, and mutilated before being butchered,” Friedman reported. “The carnage is so hideous that it has succeeded in frightening even the competing crime groups in the area.” Friedman, described as “knowing more about the Russian mob in America than any journalist in the world,” was notified by the FBI in 2000 that Mogilevich had ordered a hit on Friedman with a $100,000 reward. Within three years, Friedman was dead from a rare illness. (It could have been Orr who warned Friedman at the time.) These are the kind of people our president is now protecting. Treason doesn’t begin to describe the treachery.  Nicholas Benton may be emailed at nfbenton@fcnp.com.

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Our Man in Arlington By Charlie Clark

Currently, you can’t visit Arlington’s namesake attraction (statutorily called Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, and long known to those with a southern bent as the Lee Mansion). Tours are paused because the National Park Service in June began renovating the site of the beige-columned historic home overlooking the river and Arlington National Cemetery. That’s a (temporary) loss. Arlington House is the most visited historic house museum in the park system (650,000 folks annually). Three months in, the redo is still on schedule for reopening in fall 2019, I’m told by Aaron LaRocca, NPS’s acting regional chief of partnerships, community assistance, youth and volunteers at the National Capital Region office. Recall that American history-lover philanthropist David Rubenstein in 2014 gave $12.3 million to upgrade the fading home and environs built by George Washington Parke Custis (1781-1857). After years of planning, crews swung into action in June to fence off the mansion for the makeover. “The quarters for the enslaved people of Arlington House will be restored to better represent and tell their stories,” LaRocca said. “While ranger staff continues to research all aspects of the site history, a lot of the new interpretive elements were informed by the

Historians Round Table, which elicited scholars’ advice on how to present, more completely, the experience of those who were enslaved at Arlington House,” he said. “The NPS is committed to sharing our nation’s history inclusively and holistically.” I attended those roundtables in 2015 and met descendants of the Syphax and Gray families, who were central to the enslaved community. Arlington House is officially a monument to Lee, but it bears more of the personality of Custis. Known as “Wash,” GWPC was raised at Mount Vernon, where his grandmother Martha Washington doted on his every word. His step-grandfather George Washington, however, bemoaned his poor study habits — he dropped out of Princeton and St. John’s at Annapolis. Still, at age 21, Wash inherited much of the vast estate left by Martha at her death in 1802, which included 200 slaves. Before marrying Mary Lee Fitzhugh in 1804, he began building Arlington House on a choice hill near the new capital city. For five decades Custis managed crops, built area infrastructure, wrote plays and painted scenes of Revolutionary War battles. He was an eccentric de facto aristocrat, and you’ll see signs of it when the house reopens. Recent scholarship has confirmed that Custis fathered at least one child with an enslaved woman housekeeper, the baby raised on the Arlington plantation by the Syphax family. Custis’s

attitude toward his slaves — in his will he left them to Lee, though he had promised them freedom—was complex. For the curious who come during the closure, a temporary visitor center and museum is inside the Women in Military Service for America Memorial near the cemetery entrance. You can talk with rangers, read displays and go online to see detailed displays of the rooms and objects of the Washington and Lee families. But come back next year. “As visitors move between the mansion and the new museum and bookstore,” LaRocca said, “they will pass along accessible paths that stretch through the restored grounds, including heirloom gardens.” You will still get to glimpse elite American family life in the early 19th century. But the presentations will be suited to the 21st. *** I share many traits with my high school mate Bob Witeck. But most formative is that we both were born in the early 1950s at George Washington University Hospital. The big difference is that Bob, a public relations executive in Cherrydale, still has the invoice sent to his mother, Evelyn Witeck. For services rendered beginning Monday morning, Dec. 17, 1951, GW billed her for $137.95, for six days’ stay. Bob is proud that the obstetrician, Oscar Dodek Sr., became part of a dynasty of ob-gyns whose name still graces a GW medical school chair.

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BEST BURGER Elevation Burger 442 S. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Pizzeria Orso 400 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Dogwood Tavern, Mad Fox Brewing Company

BEST SANDWICH

BEST SEAFOOD

or the ninth consecu�ve year, Falls Lazy Mike’s Deli Church News-Press readers ﬁlled out 7049 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church ballots and cast their votes to support their favorite places to eat, drink, shop and more in and around The Li�le City.

This year, more than 70 winners have been selected in categories represen�ng the City’s best purveyors of food, drink, retail services and more. On the following pages, you’ll ﬁnd many repeat winners along with many ﬁrst�mers, hoping to start a “Best Of” win streak WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST: of their own. Read on for all of your selec�ons in the NewsPress’s 2018 Best of Falls Church.

BEST PIZZA

“As authentic as any I’ve had in Italy.” “Best true Neapolitan.” “Crust is perfect combination of crisp and chewy.” RUNNERS-UP: Flippin’ Pizza, Ledo Pizza, Mad Fox Brewing Company, Paisano’s

“Delicious organic burger, great fries.” “Fresh ingredients, balsamic mustard.” “Lots of choices for toppings.”

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“Can’t beat their Gobble Gobble Oink.” “Comfort deli food at its best.” “Absolutely the BEST corned beef we’ve ever had.” RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Northside Social, Panera Bread, Spacebar

BEST FRIED CHICKEN

BEST ROTISSERIE CHICKEN

Liberty Barbecue 370 W. Broad St., Falls Church

Crisp & Juicy 7520 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Almost as good as in the south!” “Wonderful brine, mega crispy skin.” “The standard by which others are measured.” “Name says it all.” “Brined and cooked to perfection.” “Great juicy chicken.” “Best sauces in the world.” “Forever my favorite - best anywhere!” RUNNERS-UP: Astro Doughnuts & Fried Chicken, BB.Q Chicken, RUNNERS-UP: Giant Food, Harris Teeter, Plaka Grill, Super Chicken Chick-ﬁl-A, Popeyes

Clare & Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Love the gator nuggets.” “Great ﬁsh tacos!” “Oy, those oysters!” “Florida style amazingness, fresh all the time.” “Crabcakes are great!” RUNNERS-UP: Chasin’ Tails, Hot n Juicy Crawﬁsh, Idylwood Grill, TRIO Grill

BEST VEGAN

Sunflower Vegetarian Restaurant 6304 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Their eggplant dishes are delicious!” “Comprehensive offerings.” “They can make tofu taste like sweet and sour chicken!” RUNNERS-UP: Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Lazy Mike’s Deli, Loving Hut

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BEST SUSHI Maneki Neko 238 W. Broad St., Falls Church

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BEST MEDITERRANEAN BEST ITALIAN Plaka Grill 513 W. Broad St., Falls Church

Pizzeria Orso 400 S. Maple Ave., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Always fresh, lovingly prepared and served.” “Chef Tao is the best!” “The others do not even compare.” “The good friendly service to match.” RUNNERS-UP: Koi Koi Sushi & Roll, Passion Fin, Sea Pearl, Takumi

“One word: Gyros.” “Tastes just like in Greece.” “Fries on the gyro!” “The pasta is never over-sauced, the food is carefully prepared.” “Best Mediterranean salad in town.” “Love their zucchini fritters.” “Meatball!” “Fish dishes and starters are great, especially Brussels chips.” RUNNERS-UP: Idylwood Grill, La Cote d’Or Cafe, Moby Dick House RUNNERS-UP: Argia’s, Idylwood Grill, Italian Cafe, Sﬁzi Cafe of Kabob, Yayla Bistro

BEST VIETNAMESE

BEST LATIN AMERICAN BEST BREAKFAST

Four Sisters Restaurant 8190 Strawberry Ln. #1, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Taco Bamba 190 Pimmit Dr., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Traditional style done with modern take.” “Wonderful extensive menu.” “Pad thai!” “Have yet to order something I didn’t like!”

“Best tacos anywhere.” “I love everything on their menu.” “I would marry their spicy shroom taco and veggie tamale if I could!”

RUNNERS-UP: Huong Viet Restaurant, Pho 88, Present, Rice Paper

RUNNERS-UP: El Patron, El Tio Grill, Luzmary, Super Chicken

BEST BRUNCH

BEST SPORTS BAR

Cafe Kindred 450 N. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Three words: corned beef hash.” “Avocado toast!” “Egg sandwiches.” “Best Bloody Marys in the DMV.” “Love their lattes, eclectic decor & food.” RUNNERS-UP: Dogwood Tavern, Idylwood Grill, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Open Road

Dogwood Tavern 132 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Huge bar with plenty of TVs, great food and beer selection.” “The TVs on the upper deck.” “Good food.” RUNNERS-UP: Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Ireland’s Four Provinces, The Locker Room, Open Road

The Original Pancake House 7395 Lee Highway, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Perfect pancakes and real southern meats.” “Spinach crepes.” “Pancakes always amazing; that thick-sliced bacon, yum!” RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, The Happy Tart, Lazy Mike’s Deli, Northside Social

BEST BAR FOOD Clare & Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Delicious and great bar area with personable bartenders.” “Tots.” “Lots to choose from.” “Best appetizers.” RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Dogwood Tavern, Mad Fox Brewing Company, Spacebar

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BEST BEER LIST

BEST WINE LIST

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Mad Fox Brewing Company 444 W. Broad St., Falls Church

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Northside Social 205 Park Ave., Falls Church

“Brews the best beers in the area.” “A beer for every palate and mood.” “Best Sauv Blanc ever.” “The most creative, at least three IPAs, sour beers, all made in house.” “Reds.” “Good options.”

BEST HAPPY HOUR

Clare & Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

RUNNERS-UP: Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Dogwood Tavern, Open RUNNERS-UP: Argia’s, Idylwood Grill, Sﬁzi Cafe, TRIO Grill Road, Spacebar

“Fun crowd, great drinks, great service.” “Great prices, good beer.” “Great crowd, best happy hour prices in the area.” RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Dogwood Tavern, Liberty Barbecue, Mad Fox Brewing Company

BEST COFFEE SHOP

BEST BAKERY

BEST OUTSIDE EATING

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Northside Social 205 Park Ave., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Really outstanding coffee.” “The customer service is top notch.” “Great ginger turmeric tea, excellent breakfast selections.”

The Happy Tart 410 S Maple Ave. #110, Falls Church

Clare & Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

“Gluten free and you can’t even tell.” “Delicious, both sweet and savory.” “Feels like Key West.” “Lots of room, dog friendly.” “Huge patio.” “Amazing cupcakes!” “Love their quiche!” “Everything is delicious!” “Nicely shaded, good food, funky atmosphere.” “Feels like the beach.”

RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, The Happy Tart, Rare Bird Coffee RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Castro’s Bakery, Northside Social, Roasters, Starbucks Panera Bread

RUNNERS-UP: Dogwood Tavern, Ireland’s Four Provinces, Northside Social, Plaka Grill

BEST FROZEN TREATS BEST DELIVERY FOOD

BEST FARMERS MARKET VENDOR

Lil City Creamery 114 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Salted caramel ice cream is to die for.” “Always delicious.” “Steam Oil!” “The best ice cream in the Little City.” “Rich and creamy.” RUNNERS-UP: Baskin Robbins, FDB Eatery, Lazy Mike’s Deli, Sweet Frog

Paisano’s Pizza 244 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Good pizza, sandwiches and great salads on time.” “Promptness.” “Greek salad with chicken.” “Quick, consistent and affordable.” RUNNERS-UP: Moby Dick House of Kabob, Lucky Thai, Saffron Indian Cuisine

Kate’s Crepes Falls Church Farmers Market, 300 Park Ave., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“If you haven’t tried Kate’s Crepes, then you aren’t living your best life.” “Best crepes, never skimps on ﬁlling.” “Tasty and original.” RUNNERS-UP: Chris’ Marketplace, Donut Heaven, Number 1 Sons, Stachowski Brand Charcuterie

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BEST KID-FRIENDLY DINING BEST SPECIAL OCCASION DINING Clare & Don’s Beach Shack 130 N. Washington St., Falls Church

2941 Restaurant 2941 Fairview Park Dr., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Casual, extensive menu options for kids AND grown-ups.” “Kids love it!” “Elegant and quiet with wonderful food and wine, outstanding service.” “Very kid friendly and lots of room to roam.” “Corn dog is always a YES.” “Upscale in every way!” “Ambiance and food are outstanding.” RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Lazy Mike’s Deli, Open Road, Pizzeria RUNNERS-UP: Argia’s, Idylwood Grill, La Cote d’Or Cafe, TRIO Grill Orso

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BEST CATERING Liberty Barbecue 370 W Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY HE’S THE BEST:

“Incredibly accommodating, incredibly delicious. ” “Great smoked meats.” “Good value. Crowd pleaser.” RUNNERS-UP: Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, HoneyBaked Ham, Lazy Mike’s Deli, Plaka Grill

BEST NEW RESTAURANT BEST ACCOUNTING FIRM BEST ARCHITECT Northside Social 205 Park Ave., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Diener & Associates 125 Rowell Ct., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY THEY’RE THE BEST:

Moore Architects 105 N. Maple Ave. #100, Arlington

WHY READERS SAY THEY’RE THE BEST:

“Great atmosphere and great seating.” “It’s an amazing gathering place.” “Atmosphere and food are both great.” “Great rooftop.” RUNNERS-UP: Fava Pot, Lazy Mike’s Deli, Liberty Barbecue, Ramen Factory

“Service minded. Funds Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation.” “They care about what they do.” “Best staff.” “Local business favorite.” RUNNERS-UP: Bay Business Group, H&R Block, Johnson & Associates, Levin & Associates

“Attention to detail!” “Nice people, they really listen to you.” “Classic design taste.” “Wonderful service and no detail gets overlooked.” RUNNERS-UP: DuBro Architects & Builders, Luther Paul Weber, Butz Wilbern, Winn Design + Build

BEST LAWYER

BEST DOCTOR

BEST PEDIATRICIAN

WHY READERS SAY HE’S THE BEST:

WHY READERS SAY THEY’RE THE BEST:

Erik Pelton Erik M. Pelton & Associates, 111 Park Pl., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY HE’S THE BEST:

“Incredibly knowledgeable in his ﬁeld.” “Honest, caring, efﬁcient.” “Fair, honest, easy to work with.” “Generous and smart.” RUNNERS-UP: Baskin, Jackson & Lasso, Ben Glass, Lucy P. Kiernan, Gayle B. Matthews

Gordon Theisz Capital Area Pediatrics Family Medicine in Falls Church, 124 W. Broad St., Falls Church 407 N. Washington St., #100, Falls Church

“Excellent bedside manner.” “Friendly, accessible, evening hours.” “Falls Church office is efficient and remembers my kids.” “Very understanding and knowledgeable.” “Caring office.” “Very friendly staff and good doctors.” “They work hard for the kids.” RUNNERS-UP: Scott Bartram, Ritu Cuttica, Timothy Muir, Philip O’ RUNNERS-UP: Bassam Atiyeh, Christine Baldrate, Amin Barakat, Donnell Lisa Kelly

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BEST DENTIST

William V. Dougherty, III Dougherty DDS, 200 Little Falls St. #506, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY HE’S THE BEST:

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BEST CHIROPRACTOR BEST EYEWEAR Ted Perih Falls Church Chiropractic, 803 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY HE’S THE BEST:

Point of View Eyewear 701 W. Broad St. #100, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Great dentist, great ofﬁce staff.” “Kind, professional & skilled.” “Honest evaluations, fair pricing.” “Professionalism.”

“He makes you feel like family.” “Very professional.” “Goes beyond to norm to be interested and helpful to clients.”

“Friendly and helpful plus I can get my eyes examined there.” “Absolutely the best service!” “Great selection of eyewear.”

RUNNERS-UP: Peterson Huang, Melanie Love, Mark Miller, Johana Nieto

RUNNERS-UP: Joshua Brooks, Ray Solano, Thomas Wetzen

RUNNERS-UP: For Eyes, MyEyeDr., Target Optical

BEST BANK/CREDIT UNION BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT BEST REAL ESTATE GROUP Apple Federal Credit Union 1118 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Tori McKinney Keller Williams Realty, 2101 Wilson Blvd. #100, Arlington

WHY READERS SAY SHE’S THE BEST:

Rock Star Realty 2101 Wilson Blvd. #100, Arlington

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Great rates, helpful.” “Very easy to work with them very helpful.” “Helpful employees and good hours.” “Great rates, great service!”

“Second to none!” “The most invested in FC.” “Experience, care.” “Customer service.”

RUNNERS-UP: BB&T, Burke & Herbert, PNC, Suntrust

RUNNERS-UP: JD Callander, Lisa DuBois, Leslie Hutchison, Susan RUNNERS-UP: Chrissy + Lisa, JD Callander & Associates, Keller Williams Realty, Re/Max West End Tull O’Reilly

BEST HOME IMPROVEMENT

BEST HANDYMAN

BEST INSURANCE COMPANY

Harry Shovlin Falls Church

USAA USAA.com

WHY READERS SAY HE’S THE BEST:

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Brown’s Hardware 100 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Whatever we need, Brown’s has.” “Fantastic shop.” “Amazingly knowledgeable staff always helpful!” “An institution.” RUNNERS-UP: Foxcraft Design Group, Home Depot, NV Kitchen & Bath

“Most fun.” “Great team.” “Rock star service.”

“Falls Church’s Only!” “Never too busy to help.” “Smart and personable.” “Pricing and coverage!” “Excellent service and price.” “Service minded. Local character. Fun to work with.” “Always helpful and convenient, even though they’re only online.” RUNNERS-UP: Doug’s Handyman Service, Handyman Services of Northern RUNNERS-UP: Allstate, Progressive, State Farm Virginia, House Doctors Handyman of McLean, Your Handyman, Pete Trevisan

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BEST RETIREMENT COMMUNITY The Kensington Falls Church 700 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“They treat their residents like their own family!” “They truly care.” “Very warm and caring staff and GREAT FOOD!” “Loving and kind staff.” RUNNERS-UP: Chesterbrook Residences, Goodwin House, Sunrise of Falls Church

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BEST CAR DEALER Beyer Automotive 1231 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Great experience there buying and maintaining a car.” “Fair, honest.” “They take good care of their customers.” RUNNERS-UP: Bill Page Honda, Koons Ford, Stohlman Subaru

BEST DRY CLEANERS BEST BARBERSHOP Spectrum Cleaners 450 W. Broad St. #130, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

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The Neighborhood Barbershop 417 W. Broad St. #103, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

BEST AUTO SERVICE Smokey’s Garage 1105 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Value and professionalism!” “Availability.” “Reliable scheduling. Car is ready when they say it will be ready.” RUNNERS-UP: City Sunoco, Drive European, Herb’s Auto Repair, Integrity Tire & Auto

BEST HAIR SALON Hair Cuttery Multiple locations in Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Very friendly, service minded.” “Same day service, tailoring.” “Consistently lovely and nice people working there; great quality.” RUNNERS-UP: Betty Brite Cleaners, Classic Cleaners, Hillwood Cleaners, Potomac Cleaners

“Best haircut I have ever had.” “Apprentice guys are awesome.” “No better experience of a real barbershop than here.” “Coolest in town!” RUNNERS-UP: Father & Son Barber Shop, Jess Haircuts, Snip Snip Barber Shop

“Efﬁcient service, reasonable affordable price.” “Fast and easy.” “Good cuts.” “Skill and price.” RUNNERS-UP: Kess Hair & Skincare, Miki for Hair, Nash Hair Design, Perfect Endings

BEST NAIL SALON

BEST MASSAGE

BEST FITNESS/SPORTS SHOP

Rex Day Spa 442 S. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Massage Envy 1208-D W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Bikenetic 201 W. Jefferson St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Great attentive service with great prices.” “Whole team at Rex is amazing!” “Long time customer and enjoy Helen and her staff!”

“Clean and consistent.” “Affordable.” “Expertise.”

“Great service and a friendly bunch.” “They know and love their bikes!” “They take pride in their work and don’t oversell.”

RUNNERS-UP: Aislinn Nails & Spa, Grace Nails & Spa, Nail Bonita, Westlee Hair Salon

RUNNERS-UP: Body Dynamics, Ladan Holistic Spa, Stress Knot

RUNNERS-UP: Conte’s Bike Shop, PJ’s Sports, Road Runner Sports, Spokes Bike Shop

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BEST FITNESS STUDIO BEST GYM Orangetheory Fitness 510 S. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Awesome coaches, great workout, easy parking.” “Wonderful community.” “Amazing addictive workouts.” “The coaches are motivating!” RUNNERS-UP: Body Dynamics, CycleBar, Dancing Mind, Pure Barre Falls Church

24 Hour Fitness 1000 E. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Always open, no wait for equipment.” “Super facilities & clean.” “Trainers are excellent and staff is very friendly.” RUNNERS-UP: CrossFit Falls Church, Gold’s Gym, Orangetheory Fitness, Planet Fitness

BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL BEST PRESCHOOL Congressional School 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

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Congressional School 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

BEST EVENT SPACE The State Theatre 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Coolest venue!” “Historic.” “Great space!” “Great acoustics.” “Helpful staff.” RUNNERS-UP: Celebration Center for Spiritual Living, Cherry Hill Park, Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Hilton Garden Inn

BEST DAYCARE Congressional School 3229 Sleepy Hollow Rd., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Lovely campus, fantastic teachers.” “Helped our son thrive.” “Fabulous curriculum, amazing student-teacher ratio!” RUNNERS-UP: Saint James Catholic School, The Sycamore School

“Engages curious little people!” “Excellent preschool, lovely setting.” “School leaders, teachers, safety and community culture.” RUNNERS-UP: Columbia Baptist Child Development Center, CommuniKids, Dulin Cooperative, Falls Church Episcopal Day School

BEST PLACE TO BUY A GIFT

BEST GROCERY STORE BEST BEER/WINE SHOP

Doodlehopper 4 Kids 234 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Harris Teeter 301 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Our kid is extremely well-taken care of and genuinely loved.” “Caring staff prepping the children for the curriculum for pre-school.” RUNNERS-UP: A Child’s Place, Columbia Baptist Child Development Center, Easter Seals, Kaye Kare

Dominion Wine and Beer 107 Rowell Ct., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Fun store, lots of variety!” “Toys! Toys! Toys!” “Big but not overwhelming selection, helpful staff.”

“So convenient & fresh.” “It has a bar!” “Prepared foods.” “Awesome service, good selection, indoor parking.”

RUNNERS-UP: Botanologica, Falls Church Antique Center, Pursuing Vintage, Stylish Patina

RUNNERS-UP: Giant, MOM’s Organic Market, Trader Joe’s, Whole RUNNERS-UP: Harris Teeter, Trader Joe’s Foods

“Beer tastings and crowlers!” “Selection, service, price.” “Best customer service, aggressive pricing & huge, well curated selection.”

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BEST SHOPPING CENTER Eden Center 6751 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

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(TIE)

Seven Corners Shopping Center 6201 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

BEST LIVE MUSIC The State Theatre 220 N. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Unique and funky.” “So many yummy places to eat!” “So nice to have every conceivable Asian offering all together.” RUNNERS-UP: Falls Plaza, Pearson Square

“Easiest to park in.” “Convenient centralized location.” “I’ve been shopping there since they ﬁrst opened.”

BEST BOOK STORE

BEST COMIC BOOK STORE BEST JEWELRY STORE

One More Page Books 2200 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Great selection, great staff, fabulous customer service.” “Wonderful independent with great offerings.” “Because it is unique.” RUNNERS-UP: Barnes & Nobel, Hole in the Wall Books

Victory Comics 586 S. Washington St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Nerd haven!” “Big selection, helpful non-intimidating staff.” “D&D.” “You don’t need to be a hardcore comics person to shop here.” RUNNER-UP: Hole in the Wall Books

BEST SPECIALTY STORE BEST BOUTIQUE Doodlehopper 4 Kids 234 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

Stylish Patina 410 S. Maple Ave. #114, Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Hands down, best entertainment!!” “Great line up.” “Iconic.” “Great shows, great venue.” RUNNERS-UP: Cafe Kindred, Clare & Don’s Beach Shack, Dogwood Tavern, JV’s Restaurant

Dominion Jewelers 917 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Great gold work.” “Reasonable prices and personal attention.” “Quality of merchandise.” “Honest and great people.” RUNNERS-UP: Direct Jewelry Outlet, Quest Fine Jewelers, Washington Diamond

BEST TECH COMPANY

Viget 105 W. Broad St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Always has great gifts for birthday parties!” “Unique selections.” “People who work there are helpful and friendly.”

“Beautiful clothes, jewellery and great gifts and always great service.” “Good earrings.” “Unique.” “Friendly and great variety.”

RUNNERS-UP: Bikenetic, Lemon Lane Consignment, Stylish Patina, Zoya’s Atelier

RUNNERS-UP: Botanologica, Lemon Lane Consignment, Pursuing RUNNERS-UP: Congnosante, Design TLC Vintage, Zoya’s Atelier

“Great people.”

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BEST SUMMER PROGRAM City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

“Big selection, convenient location, affordable.” “Great options.” “Good selection of classes for 55 and older.” “Variety.” RUNNERS-UP: Camp Columbia, Camp Rodef Shalom, CommuniKids, Cogressional Camp

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BEST NEW BUSINESS

BEST CITY EVENT

Northside Social 205 Park Ave., Falls Church

Falls Church Farmers Market 300 Park Ave., Falls Church

WHY READERS SAY IT’S THE BEST:

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Two Spirit Halloween pop-up stores have opened in Falls Church while a Halloween Express is expected to open soon. The Spirit Halloween stores are open and located in the Graham Park Plaza at 7271 Arlington Boulevard (the former Stein Mart location) and in the Crossroads Center at 5718 Columbia Pike (the former HH Gregg location.) The Halloween Express will open for a second year in the West End Plaza at 1049 W. Broad Street (the former location of Economy Party and Supplies.) All three temporary stores will offer Halloween costumes, animatronics, and décor. For more information, visit spirithalloween. com or www.halloweenexpress.com.

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Tickets are now available for the Falls Church Chamber of Commerce’s annual Family Fun Night scheduled to take place at Jefferson District park on Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Attendees at this community event will enjoy a picnic dinner sponsored by The Locker Room Sports Bar and Grill, miniature golf sponsored by Jefferson Falls, a visit by birds of prey from the RVC Raptor Program sponsored by Falls Church Animal Hospital, a Hole-in-One contest sponsored by John Marshall Bank, a fire truck sponsored by the Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department, kids activities, and fun for the entire family. Early bird discount rates until Sept. 19 are $10 for those over 5, $5 for children two to five, and free for kids under two. This event is open to the community and all are encourage to attend this family friendly annual event. For more information, visit FallsChurchChamber.org.

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A big percentage of retired seniors have only Social Security for income. The average Social Security benefit is $1409.91 per month. Taken together, those two facts can be scary, but less so if you make plans in advance. If you know you’ll have only Social Security, there are big steps you can take now. Consider moving to a location with a lower cost of living or a warm climate. Share your home with someone, possibly another senior. Wait as long as possible before collecting Social Security. It’s the smaller steps, however, that can make or break your efforts to live only on Social Security. Start your planning a year in advance. Call Social Security and find out what your benefit amount is going to be. Be sure

to calculate the deduction that will automatically come out for Medicare. Practice for at least six months (a year is better) living on that smaller amount to be sure it can be done. Calculate your monthly expenses and keep track of every dime you spend to identify places you can cut back. Get on a “budget billing” plan for utilities so you’re billed the same amount each month. Give serious consideration to having a Medicare supplement plan to take care of medical expenses that Medicare doesn’t cover. Use your extra money to pay off all credit cards. Have car maintenance done. Pay ahead on property taxes. Consider what items you need to buy now, while you have income. If self-employed, beware your tax situation, and what you’ll owe when. Become familiar with senior

services in your area so you know where and what they are. Know where the food bank is, for example. Think it through before you jump. Be sure it’s doable ... living on only Social Security. For many seniors, it’s the only option. *** Every year from October to December, seniors need to sign up for the next year’s Medicare Advantage plan ... or stay with the same one. Sometimes the choices are difficult. This year it will be even harder, due to changes that have been made to the plans. In the past, if you needed a wheelchair ramp to get in and out of your house, the expense for that was on you. Medicare would, of course, pay for surgery and a hospital stay if you fell down the stairs trying to get out of the house because you had no ramp, but they wouldn’t pay for

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the ramp. What if a $200 window air conditioner could help you stay out of the hospital on badair days? You would have to pay for it. In other words, many kinds of makes-sense help haven’t been allowed by Medicare. Now, in many cases, they will be. But not for everyone. And not in all locations. And maybe only this year but not next year. That’s where extra scrutiny will be required. When your Medicare plan information comes in the mail, don’t assume you’ll just stay with the same one. Compare and study the plans. Look at the network you’re in, and find whether there have been significant changes, especially in the number of specialists. Make

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Virginia satellite campus and the Beyer dealerships to make greater use of the land being freed up by the high school project? Tarter: I am not aware of any mega project in the works, but in many ways, these areas are underutilized and underdeveloped given their proximity to Metro. These sites have a lot of long term potential. We certainly want to work with our neighbors to ensure that development is coordinated and complimentary. Ultimately, the WMATA and UVA\Virginia sites are located in Fairfax County and so their use would be up to Fairfax County leadership. I would hope that our 10-acre development will catalyze high quality development in neighboring parts of Falls Church. N-P: Have you heard any murmurs that Amazon or Apple may relocate their new headquarters to Northern Virginia? Tarter: I don’t have any inside information, but I would just say as someone who’s been around here for a long time and spent my career in commercial real estate, the Northern VirginiaWashington, D.C. area is the perfect location for Amazon or Apple. The region has so much to offer – an educated workforce, great schools, good transit, proximity to the seat of government, airports. We’ve got it all. I would not be surprised at all if this region gets Amazon or Apple or both. N-P: And what kind of ripple effect do you think if either Amazon or Apple would have on the City were they to locate their new headquarters in Northern Virginia? Tarter: It would have a tremendous impact. First off, in addition to the high paying, skilled jobs that Amazon or Apple themselves would provide, there would be huge spinoff business that would be generated by these companies. The multiplier effect from their suppliers and contractors would be substantial. Surely, there would be a number of start-ups and similar enterprises that would want to be located in close proximity to these companies. With its great quality of life and location, wonderful schools, and small-town feel, Falls Church would be very appealing to new high-tech businesses. We already have some cutting-edge technology companies here in the City like Viget Labs. Amazon or Apple would be an exciting addition to the area. N-P: During an interview in our Summer 2018 Real Estate issue with Councilmember Ross Litkenhous about Amazon

or Apple coming to Northern Virginia, he felt that either one of the companies’ arrivals would be a boon for technology education in City schools. Do you see the same opportunity with either companies’ arrival to the area? Tarter: First let me say, Ross has an extensive understanding of real estate development and has been a great addition to Council, particularly as we work on the 10-acres of commercial development. Both Amazon and Apple would present major opportunities for our schools. We’ve got one of the top public-school systems in the country and our superintendent and school board are always looking for new opportunities and ways to raise the educational bar. A cutting-edge company nearby like Amazon or Apple would be a real great opportunity for our schools and for the companies themselves. You also have UVA and Virginia Tech next to our 10 acres, so there’s a lot of potential synergies between education, business and the City in that West End part of town, which I hope we can realize. N-P: Parking has come into focus ever since the opening of Northside Social on the corner of Park and N. Maple Ave. Do you think there’s a parking situation that needs to be solved in the City? Tarter: The parking situation in our downtown is sub-optimal right now and can be improved. We certainly can use more parking spaces, but much of the problem relates to the utilization and management of the spaces we already have. Many of the parking spaces are provided in small private lots, owned by different property owners and reserved for specific small businesses. For customers who want to patronize more than one business, there often is the need to re-park for each visit. There is too much towing. Ultimately, we need to work together to ensure that anyone who wants to shop or dine in Falls Church feels welcome and can safely park here. Councilmember Hardi will likely lead a taskforce on the issue and has been working on this issue, as has Councilmember Duncan, who’s chair of the Economic Development Committee. We as a Council understand the importance of this issue and will be continuing to address it. N-P: The City has also been looking to introduce alternative modes of transportation, from using Bike Share to improving walkability. How is that factoring into helping curb the parking situation? Tarter: Certainly, getting people out of cars is part of the solution and we’re working hard to do that. Council has initiated a number of projects to improve walkability and bikeability. As you may know, the City sought and received grants for the installation

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CITY OF FALLS CHURCH Mayor David Tarter talks Falls Church’s future in the News-Press’ annual State of the City interview. (Photo: News-Press) and operating costs of Bike Share, which we expect to rollout Citywide in the coming months. This will allow residents to checkout a bike and ride to our downtown or Metro and return it there. We have increased the bike parking standards for new developments to provide parking that is more convenient and in greater numbers. New projects like Founders Row are providing Bike Share stations at their expense and other ways to tie into and encourage use of the bike trail. We are also investing in new crosswalks, sidewalks, and traffic calming City-wide. We would like to encourage efficient use of parking and so have required the recently approved Broad and Washington project to provide additional parking that’s going to be open to the public. You’ll have to pay, but we hope that’ll relieve some of the pressure on downtown parking. We also need to take advantage of new technology that can improve the City. Councilman Snyder has been a proponent of this – whether it be electronic parking management, ways to better integrate ride sharing services, or even new methods of transportation such as scooters. N-P: Is there any interest in doing either metered parking or a parking garage as a revenue generator for the City? Tarter: I think that we should look at parking meters in certain areas of the City, particularly where there is high demand. Meters encourage turnover. Parking garages are very expensive to construct, but we should still consider them. More efficient use of the parking we have is cheaper. Kaiser Permanente has generously opened their garage for downtown patrons at cer-

tain times. It may be possible to expand their hours. Providing additional public parking with new developments such as the Broad and Washington project is also part of the solution. N-P: How does the City maintain the balance between permitting new developments while also making sure it’s not trying to mimic the look and feel of nearby hubs such as Tysons or Arlington? Tarter: It’s a challenge and one that we consider with each new proposal. Falls Church is a special place and we want to keep our unique character. The height and density of these communities would not be appropriate in our city, particularly since we don’t have any Metro stations here. Development is good for the City, but we need to take a measured approach, scrutinize each new proposal, and make sure that new development respects established neighborhoods and Falls Church’s character. N-P: What is the greatest challenge the City needs to overcome in the near future? Tarter: Our most significant near-term challenge is executing our ambitious capital improvement plan which includes constructing a new high school, 10 acres of commercial development, renovation of City Hall and the library and other improvements. It is not without risk. Construction costs have been rising, we don’t know where the economy will be in a few years, and some of our success depends on others such as the developer of the City’s 10-acre site. It is the most significant CIP program in the City’s history, but I believe that we are up to the task. We have, I believe, been prudent in our fiscal planning and have received for the first time

in the City’s history, a triple A bond rating from all of the bond rating agencies. Our CIP plan is an investment in our children, our community and our future and well worth our efforts. N-P: Just to cap off the interview, where do you see the City in five years and where do you see it in 25 years? Tarter: In five years, I believe that we will have delivered a cutting edge new high school that will cement the City’s leadership in education. I expect that we will have completed our other major capital projects and I hope that the development of our 10-acre site will be well under way. We will continue to enhance the vibrancy of our downtown and increase City-wide walkability and bikeability. Twenty-five years fits nicely with the City’s vision 2040 statement which was adopted last year with the leadership of Vice Mayor Connelly. The statement is on our website but to summarize, our hope is that in 2040, the City will be a welcoming and inclusive community with continued leadership in education, the environment, and alternative transportation, all while preserving our special character. I believe that Falls Church will continue to be sought out for its unique small-town charm and great schools and quality of life. N-P: Is there anything else you would like to comment on that wasn’t addressed in the interview? Tarter: I’d just like to say I’m very optimistic for the City of Falls Church. There is probably more going on than at any time in our history. We’re investing in our ourselves and our future. These are really exciting times for the City and I’m delighted to be a part of it.

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FALLS CHURCHCALENDAR COMMUNITYEVENTS THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Preschool Storytime. Stories and fun for ages 0-5. Drop-in. All storytimes are followed by playtime with the Early Literacy Center toys. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 10:30 – 11 a.m. 703-248-5034. Playtime with Early Literacy Center Toys. Explore educational and manipulative items (aka toys) to teach early literacy through play. Ages birth to 5 years. No registration required. Mary Riley Styles Library (120 N. Virginia Ave., Falls Church). 11 a.m. – noon. 703-248-5034.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 Slithering Snakes Campfire. The whole family is invited to join the group at the Gulf Branch fire ring for old-fashioned fun. This engaging program will be

filled with entertaining activities that may include stories, special animal guests, games, songs and s’mores. Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park (3608 North Military Rd., Arlington). 7 – 8 p.m. 703-228-3403.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Farmers Market. The awardwinning, year-round market is filled with fresh, local produce, meat, dairy, flowers & plants, honey, music and much more. City Hill Parking Lot. (300 Park Ave. Falls Church, VA) 8 a.m. – noon. 703-248-5027. Seashells Extravaganza. Ages 9 – 12. Not going to the beach this weekend? Get a taste of the shore anyway. A group will dig for shark teeth in the sand, create with seashells and more. The group also start extra shells on their return journey to the ocean, by freeing them in the nearby creek. Gulf Branch Nature Center & Park (3608 North Military Rd.,

Arlington). 10 – 11 a.m. 703-2283403.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2

Fort Ethan Allen Park Walking Tour. Interested residents can join the group for the anniversary of the Second Battle of Manassas as they take a walking tour of Fort Ethan Allen. The group will explore the earthworks and discuss how and why the fort was built, as well as the fort’s significance to the battle and its aftermath. Fort Ethan Allen Park (3829 N Stafford St., Arlington). 4 – 4:45 p.m. 703-228-7033.

Tiny Tot. Ages 18 to 35 months with adult. Tiny Tot programs provide opportunities to interact one-on-one with your child while discovering the wonders of nature. Each program will engage your child with hands-on learning and may include a variety of activities like songs, crafts, finger plays and mini-hikes. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park (625 S Carlin Springs Rd). $5 per child due at registration. 4 – 5 p.m. 703-228-6535.

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Labor Day Ice Cream Social. The Falls Church Democratic Committee is hosting a special Labor Day Ice Cream Social at the Cherry Hill Park picnic shelter. Cherry Hill Park (312 Park Ave., Falls Church). 2 – 4:30 p.m. For more information on the event, contact F.C.’s Democratic Committee at fallschurchdems@ gmail.com

Northern Virginia Bird Club Walk. Interested attendees can join members of the Northern Virginia Bird Club for one of these informal walks through Long Branch and Glencarlyn Park in search of resident and migratory birds. All birders welcomed. Long Branch Nature Center at Glencarlyn Park (625 S Carlin Springs Rd). 1 – 2:15 p.m. 703-228-5722.

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 31 “Passion.” Set in 1860s Italy, this gorgeous musical ignites a fiery love triangle when a handsome army captain is transferred to a remote military outpost and into the blinding infatuation of Fosca, the ailing cousin of his superior. Fosca’s fervent longing draws him in as it threatens to upend his career in an exhilarating tangle of obsession, desire, madness, and above all, passion. Starring Natascia Diaz (“West Side Story”), Stephen Sondheim’s lush and romantic Tony Awardwinning Best Musical will thrill audiences in a radiant new staging by Associate Artistic Director Matthew Gardiner (“West Side Story,” “Sunday in the Park with George,” “Crazy for You”). Signature Theatre (420 Campbell Ave., Arlington) $40 – $45. 8 p.m. sigtheatre.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 “The Ice Child.” You can’t trust the fairy-folk. They stole a baby and left the Ice Child in its place. The Ice Child is not like other children. He’s lost in a world that

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doesn’t understand and doesn’t welcome him. The Ice Child can’t be hugged, can’t be cuddled. He’ll melt. How do you love a child that can’t be touched? And what is love anyway – when you come right down to it? This is a tale of growing up different. It’s a fairy story – a story told by the fairies about people. And it’s a love story – a story about love. Keegan Theatre (1742 Church St., NW Washington D.C.) $15. 11 a.m. keegantheatre.com. “The Bridges of Madison County.” A sweeping romance about the roads we travel, the doors we open and the bridges we dare to cross, this 2014 Tony Award-winner for Best Score and Orchestrations captures the lyrical expanse of America’s heartland and the yearning entangled in the eternal question “What if…?” Keegan Theatre (1742 Church St., NW) $50 – $60. 7:30. keegantheatre.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 “Hamilton.” The American Musical is a sung- and rapped-through musical about the life of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, with music, lyrics, and book by Lin-Manuel Miranda, inspired by the 2004 biography “Alexander Hamilton” by historian Ron Chernow. The National Tour of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s Broadway sensation finally comes to D.C. Kennedy Center (2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC) $99 – $625. 7:30 p.m. kennedy-center.org.

LIVEMUSIC THURSDAY, AUGUST 30 Stevie Matthews. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 6:30 p.m. 703-237-8333. Kenny G and The Tenors. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $30 – $65. 8 p.m. 703-255-1900. Dave Chappell Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-2419504. Guitar Legend Dick Dale. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $39.50. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.

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Josh Allen Duo. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-241-9504. Dan & Chuck. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. The Band Battle - Finals! Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10 – $20. 7 p.m. 703-255-1566. Alpha Dog Blues Band. Falls Church Distillers (442 S. Washington St. A, Falls Church). 7 p.m. 703-858-9186. Saxophonist Kim Waters. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $35. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500. Gavin DeGraw and Phillip Phillips. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $30 – $60. 8 p.m. 703255-1900. Bad Influence Band. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-2419504.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 Sharif. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333. The Hot Lanes Big Band Presents Delores King Williams. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15. 1 p.m. 703-255-1566. Snake Farmers. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504. Two From the Heart. Clare and Don’s Beach Shack. (130 North Washington St., Falls Church). 6 p.m. 703-532-9283. Ziggy Marley with Steel Pulse, Tribal Seeds and Iya Terra. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $30 – $70. 6:30 p.m. 703-255-1900. The Band - Changed with Special Guest Chapter 11. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $15 – $25. 8 p.m. 703-255-1566. Blisspop Disco Fest featuring Giorgio Moroder, Ultra Naté and WIll Eastman. 9:30 Club (815 V

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St. NW, Washington D.C.) $40. 9 p.m. 202-265-0930. Bobby Black Hat. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 9 p.m. 703-241-9504. Justin Shapiro Live and In Concert. Dogwood Tavern (132 W. Broad St., Falls Church). 10 p.m. 703-237-8333.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 Jimmy Cole Brunch. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 1 p.m. 703-2419504. Johnny & The Head Hunters Live and In Concert. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 4 p.m. 703-241-9504. Later Late Show Presents The Early Show Randolph Terrance + Tommy Sinbazo + Keith Marcell + Ross Benoit + Nicki Fuchs + Kevin Tit. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). $10. 7:30 p.m.

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The Earls of Leicester presented by Jerry Douglas Live and In Concert. The Birchmere (3701 Mount Vernon Ave, Alexandria). $39.50. 7:30 p.m. 703-549-7500.

Karaoke. Galaxy Hut (2711 Wilson Blvd., Arlington). $5. 9 p.m. 703-525-8646.

Dave Chappell & Tom Principato. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Open Mic with Crazy After Midnight. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 7 p.m. 703-241-9504.

Robert Cray. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $40 – $45. 8 p.m. 703-255-1900.

The Bachelor Boys. Jammin’ Java (227 Maple Ave. E, Vienna). 8 p.m. 703-255-1566.

R&G Entertainment & D&T Entertainment Presents: End of Summer Jam featuring Backyard Band, TCB, Reaction, TOB and CCB. 9:30 Club (815 V St. NW, Washington D.C.) $40. 9 p.m. 202-265-0930.

Majestic: Weekly LGBTQ night and Drag Show. Diva Lounge (6763 Wilson Blvd., Falls Church). 10 p.m.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3 Wolf Blues Jam Weekly Show. JV’s Restaurant (6666 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church). 8:30 p.m.

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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 Meet You There Tour: 5 Seconds of Summer and The Aces Live and In Concert. Wolf Trap (1645 Trap Rd. Vienna). $44.60 – $84.60. 8 p.m. 703255-1900.

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New Business Variance application V1604-18 by Julianne Hamilton, applicant and owner, for a variance to Section 48-263(3)a to allow (1) a front yard setback of 6.9 feet instead of 25 feet, (2) a side yard setback of 4.7 feet instead of 8 feet, and a variance to Section 48-263(5)a to allow a 25.3% building lot coverage instead of 25% for the purpose of constructing a 2.5 story addition and a detached garage on premises known as 208 Grove Avenue, RPC #52-215-004 of the Falls Church Real Property Records, zoned R-1B, Medium Density Residential. Information on the above applications is available for review at: Zoning Oﬃce 400 N. Washington, Suite 101 Falls Church, VA. 703-248-5015 (option 1) zoning@fallschurchva.gov This location is fully accessible to persons with physical disabilities and special services or assistance may be requested in advance. (TTY 711)

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20. Program that sends unsolicited messages 24. Dashboard Confessional's genre 25. There is a "super" one every four yrs. 26. Physician Golgi, for whom Golgi bodies are named 27. Not feel 100% 28. Gasteyer formerly of "Saturday Night Live" Solution to last Sunday’s puzzle

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A far cry from distressed fiscal conditions in neighboring Prince William and Fairfax Counties, the City of Falls Church ended the last fiscal year June 30 only $355,000 in the hole, reports City Chief Financial Officer John Tuohy.

Falls Church Author & WWII Survivor Virginia Holmes Dies Virginia “Ginger” Holmes, author of “Guerrilla Daughter,” died peacefully with family by her side on Saturday Aug. 25. Her book is a memoir of her family’s extraordinary struggle to survive the Japanese occupation of Mindinao, Philippines from the spring of 1942 until the end of the

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CRIME REPORT Week of August 20 – 26, 2018 Hit and Run, W Broad St/S West St, Aug 20, 12:03 AM, a black Ford Mustang struck a sign causing it to fall onto a black Honda Accord heading west. Unknown suspect fled heading east. Hit and Run, 501 Roosevelt Blvd (Oakwood Apartments), between 9:30 PM, Aug 19 and 8:20 AM, Aug 20, a vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene. Narcotics Violation, W Broad St/ Chanel Ter, Aug 20, 1:43 PM, a male, 37, of Alexandria, VA, was issued a summons for Possession of Marijuana Smoking Violations, 6757 Wilson Blvd #24 (Le Billiard), Aug 20, 3:38 PM, a male, 36, of Hanover, PA, and a male, 43, of Buena Park, CA, were issued summonses for Smoking in a Restaurant. Destruction of Property, 444 W Broad St (Spectrum), Aug 17, 7 PM, the computer area in the activity room was vandalized by five non-resident individuals. Investigation continues. Tampering with Auto, 507 Roosevelt Blvd (Oakwood Apartments), between 7 PM, Aug 15, and 5 PM, Aug 16, unknown suspect drilled a hole in the gas line of a Honda Pilot. Driving Under the Influence, 700 blk S Washington St, Aug 21, 7:05 PM, a

male, 53, of Vienna, VA, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. Assault, 6763 Wilson Blvd #R3 (Diva Lounge), Aug 22, 2:11 AM, a patron was assaulted by another patron. Investigation continues. Destruction of Property, 444 W Broad St (Spectrum), Aug 21, between 7:30 PM and midnight, walls of the lounge area were damaged by multiple BB pellets. Investigation continues. Obstructing Justice/Drunk In Public, 444 W Broad St (Spectrum parking lot), Aug 22, 5:32 PM, a male, 37, of Falls Church, VA, was arrested for Drunk in Public, Resisting Arrest and Hit and Run. Hit and Run, 130 N Washington St (Clare and Don’s Beach Shack), Aug 22, 6:23 PM, a parked vehicle was struck by a blue Nissan Versa which left the scene. Hit and Run, 100 blk W Marshall St, between 4:30 PM, Aug 23, and 7:45 AM, Aug 24, a vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene. Hit and Run, 6700 Wilson Blvd, (Eden Center parking lot), Aug 24, between 12:30 and 12:40 PM, a vehicle was struck by another vehicle which left the scene. Graffiti, 200 Grove Ave (West End Park), Aug 25, 2:42 AM, officer on routine patrol observed extensive graffiti

pine jungle and remote villages to keep ahead of the growing Japanese presence and to avoid being caught. A funeral and Mass will be held on Thursday Sept. 6 at 10 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church (905 Park Ave., Falls Church, Virginia 22046). on the skateboard ramps and signs. Larceny – From Building, 250 W Broad St (Falls Church Antique Annex), between Aug 18 and Aug 25, unknown suspect took items of value.

THE NEWEST MEMBER of the Morrison family is an adopted, four-month-old Jack Russell Terrier puppy, Luna. She was only adopted a few weeks ago and is still getting used to the overwhelming warmth of steady family life, but the smart money says she’ll adjust in no time. Just because you’re not famous doesn’t mean your pet can’t be! Send in your Critter Corner submissions to crittercorner@fcnp.com.

Hit and Run, 400 blk Lincoln Ave, between 6 PM, July 1 and 3:13 PM, Aug 25, a vehicle parked on the street was struck by another vehicle which left the scene. Larceny – From Building, 246 W Broad St (Lemon Lane), between 4 PM, Aug 24 and 10:50 AM, Aug 26, unknown suspect took a large wooden yellow chair located in front of the business. OTHER ARRESTS Aug 22, 12:35 PM, a male, 37, of Burke, VA, was arrested on an outstanding Capias. Underlying charge was Assault and Batter. Aug 22, 8:04 PM, a male, 48, of Washington, DC, was arrested on a Felony warrant for Grand Larceny related to the theft of a Power Logger device from 500 N Washington St between June 26 and July 3, 2018. Aug 22, 8:25 PM, a male, 30, of Falls Church, VA, was arrested by Farmville Police on an outstanding Capias. Underlying Charge was Driving While Intoxicated on July 15, 2018. Aug 24, 1:49 PM, a male, 54, of Baltimore, MD, was arrested on a Falls Church Felony warrant for Failure to Return Bailed Vehicle. Aug 26, 3:25 AM, a male, 19, of Falls Church, VA, was arrested by Fairfax Police on an outstanding Falls Church Capias. Underlying Charge was Tampering with a Vehicle.

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