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Patriots Stay Hot and beat Cornell, 99–81, to Move to 9–0
12/03/2025

Patriots Stay Hot and beat Cornell, 99–81, to Move to 9–0

FAIRFAX, Va. — George Mason men’s basketball kept its perfect start intact Tuesday night, matching the firepower of one of the nation’s most explosive offenses in a 99–81 win over Cornell inside EagleBank Arena. The Patriots improve to 9–0, marking the best start to a season in program his...

Meridian Basketball Tips Off With Doubleheader Sweep Over Mount Vernon
12/03/2025

Meridian Basketball Tips Off With Doubleheader Sweep Over Mount Vernon

Will Davis had 24 points for the boys, Bridget Creed had 16 for the girls, and Meridian High School took a pair of wins from Mount Vernon on basketball opening night. Hoops season started out with a bang for the Meridian Mustangs, with Jim Smith’s boys and Chris Carrico’s girls each playing host...

Meridian Basketball Set To Stay Strong With Reloaded Rosters
12/02/2025

Meridian Basketball Set To Stay Strong With Reloaded Rosters

Fall sports at Meridian High School are in the books, which only means winter is right around the corner. The new season will be highlighted by the Mustangs’ two highly competitive basketball programs, both of which have seen significant success in recent times. But they’ll both be facing the ch...

Mincy Leads the Charge as Mason Runs Past JMU 82-66 and Stays Perfect at 8-0
11/30/2025

Mincy Leads the Charge as Mason Runs Past JMU 82-66 and Stays Perfect at 8-0

FAIRFAX, Va. EagleBank Arena has seen plenty of big afternoons, but this one felt different. The George Mason Patriots, still unbeaten and still getting better by the week, slammed the door on rival James Madison in the second half Saturday, rolling to an 82–66 win that pushes Mason to 8–0, the ...

George Mason Hosts James Madison for In-State Clash, Saturday November 28th
11/28/2025

George Mason Hosts James Madison for In-State Clash, Saturday November 28th

FAIRFAX, Va. — The George Mason University men’s basketball team (7-0) hosts the 102nd meeting between the Patriots and James Madison (5-3) on Saturday in Fairfax. Tip-off between the Patriots and Dukes is set for 2 p.m. Saturday’s game will be televised regionally on Monumental Sports Network...

Festive Holiday Season Kicks Off
11/26/2025

Festive Holiday Season Kicks Off

The holiday season in the City of Falls Church kicked into high gear in the week leading up to Thanksgiving with special events that underscored an emphasis on gratitude and giving. More is in store. This coming Tuesday will be a highlight of the season in the Little City, a Winter Wonderland fete o...

Patriots Race to Historic 6–0 Start, Roll Ohio 92–69 to Reach Sunshine Slam Title Game
11/25/2025

Patriots Race to Historic 6–0 Start, Roll Ohio 92–69 to Reach Sunshine Slam Title Game

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – George Mason men’s basketball made history Monday night. With a commanding 92–69 win over Ohio in the Sunshine Slam semifinals, the Patriots improved to 6–0 — the best start in program history — and did it in runaway fashion, leading by as many as 42. The victory se...

Design, Sports & Technology With Nick Gatz 11-20-2025Why Some Logos Hit Differently and Why Some Just Don’t Stick?
11/21/2025

Design, Sports & Technology With Nick Gatz 11-20-2025

Why Some Logos Hit Differently and Why Some Just Don’t Stick?

Why Some Logos Hit Differently and Why Some Just Don’t Stick? Alright, welcome to something new I’m kicking off here: Design, Sports & Technology. Think of this as the space where I get to nerd out about the stuff I’m always rambling about anyway: sports logos, jerseys, branding, screens, cult...

📣 NEW Issue Out Now — Holiday Arts Spotlight Inside!The Falls Church News-Press Nov. 20, 2025 edition is live, and this ...
11/20/2025

📣 NEW Issue Out Now — Holiday Arts Spotlight Inside!

The Falls Church News-Press Nov. 20, 2025 edition is live, and this week’s issue features our annual Holiday Arts Spotlight — your guide to the season’s can’t-miss performances, local makers, festive exhibits, and creative gifts from right here in the Little City.

🎨 Holiday Arts Spotlight Includes:

Local artist profiles and where to find their work

A roundup of holiday concerts, theater, craft fairs & family-friendly shows

Unique gift ideas from independent creators

Behind-the-scenes looks at the people bringing holiday magic to Falls Church

📰 Plus in this issue:

Updates on local businesses and economic trends

Insightful commentary and community voices

Events you’ll want to add to your calendar

News shaping Falls Church as we head into the holiday season

👉 Read it here: https://www.fcnp.com/this-weeks-e-issue/

Help spread the word by liking & sharing — and tell us which Holiday Arts event or artist you’re most excited about!

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Sen. Warner Delivers Scathing Warning About Decline in U.S. Intelligence
11/20/2025

Sen. Warner Delivers Scathing Warning About Decline in U.S. Intelligence

Thursday, Nov. 20 -- Virginia's U.S. Senator Mark Warner, the ranking member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, delivered a scathing speech on the Senate floor today warning of dire consequences for the wholesale diminishment of U.S. intelligence capabilities under the Trump administration. They....

A Groundbreaking for New West Falls Metro Development
11/20/2025

A Groundbreaking for New West Falls Metro Development

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), known endearingly simply as Metro, along with development partners Rushmark Properties and EYA, LLC, and Virginia elected officials, broke ground yesterday on a dense mixed-use community development adjacent the West Falls Metro station whe...

F.C. Mayor Appointed to Spanberger Transition
11/20/2025

F.C. Mayor Appointed to Spanberger Transition

City of Falls Church Mayor Letty Hardi has been appointed to the transition team of Virginia’s just-elected new governor, Abigail Spanberger. She has already begun serving on a housing policy committee under Chris Lloyd, appointed her new commerce and trade secretary. With the appointment, Hardi b...

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