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Notes: Michele Chapman, affordable housing advocate and mother of City Council member John Chapman, dies at 68
⛈️ Today’s weather: Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, intensifying with a potential storm after 5pm, and a high near 86°F. Light morning winds will shift west at 6 mph. 60% chance of precipitation throughout, with new rainfall amounts up to a quarter of an inch. For Thursday night, storm possibilities before 8pm followed by scattered showers until 11pm, then parting clouds and lows around 69°F. Winds shift from southwest to north after midnight, maintaining a 60% precipitation chance and less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall.
Alexandria Police say man broke into Potomac Yard &Pizza, stole a TV and ate a pizza while he was there
No arrest has been made, but the Alexandria Police Department is investigating a connection between a break-in at a restaurant in Potomac Yard and a nearby apartment complex earlier this month. The incidents occurred in the evening and early morning hours of June 30 and July 1, according to a...
Portrayals of Virginia historical figures to highlight Founders Day
Portrayals of historical figures to highlight Founders Day. “What’s happening in the war?” “What has the Second Continental Congress meeting in Philadelphia resolved?” “What in the world is happening at the Fifth Virginia Revolutionary Convention in Williamsburg?”. These questions will be answered by historical interpreters...
Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review
The fine of $30,500 for violations of erosion and sediment control rules marks the fourth consecutive fine of this type for the $7.85 billion pipeline, which began transporting natural gas last month. The post Virginia fines Mountain Valley Pipeline for environmental violations after another quarterly review appeared first on Cardinal News.
Wheat, corn prices drop across state: A look at Virginia’s trends
Virginia Market News Service reported the following weekly ag trends on July 19: In Virginia, state graded feeder cattle 10.00 to 23.00 lower. Feeder cattle at regular auction sales no trend. Slaughter cows 1.00 to 8.00 lower. Wheat mostly .36 lower. Corn prices dropped mostly .06 to .09 lower, new crop .06 lower. Soybeans mostly […] The post Wheat, corn prices drop across state: A look at Virginia’s trends appeared first on Farmville.
Helping refugees build their new lives in Virginia — starting with a driver’s license
This story was reported by Next City. In the longer term, urbanists advocate for walkable, bikeable cities with robust public transportation and affordable housing close to high-quality employment opportunities. But in the meantime, refugees and immigrants newly arriving in the U.S. need to get to their jobs, schools, grocery stores...
Vienna 180 wins a third straight district-tournament title
Officially it’s on a year-to-year loaner, yet the American Legion District 17 tournament-championship trophy continues to remain in possession of the Vienna Post 180 baseball team. Vienna gets to keep the tall prize for another year, after the No. 2 seed won the title for the third straight summer...
Autism M&A Activity Continues to Rebound, as ABA Therapy Company Behavioral Framework Buys BCPS
M&A activity in the autism treatment industry appears to be picking up. On July 22, private equity-backed ABA Connect announced that it acquired ABA Therapy of Houston, bumping its footprint to 12 facilities across Texas and Colorado. Then, on July 24, Behavioral Framework announced it acquired Behavior Consultation & Psychological Services (BCPS).
Falls Church News Briefs: July 25-31, 2024
F.C. Ellie Bird Restaurant Named Region’s ‘Best New’. Ellie Bird in Falls Church was honored as the “Best New Restaurant of the Year” among the 2024 Restaurant Association of the D.C. Region’s RAMMY Awards this week. The Falls Church Office of Economic Development hailed the news, saying the restaurant “is celebrated as a standout in the City, winning over diners with its innovative menu and inviting ambiance. This new gem in our Little City has established a lofty culinary excellence and creativity standard.” The restaurant blends contemporary European and Asian cuisines.
Community News & Notes: July 25-31, 2024
Last Chance for Address Changes, Vehicle Verifications. The City of Falls Church commissioner of the revenue, Tom Clinton, announced that 2024 Vehicle Verification Forms should have arrived in resident and business mailboxes by now. The Vehicle Verification Form is a city-wide snapshot of what the city has on file for residents and businesses, including street addresses and vehicles (leased & owned) to then be billed in late August. Let the City know if you moved, or did not receive one, and they will check their records and the DMV’s records for you. You can register a new vehicle, and/or move-out a vehicle, online at fallschurchva.gov/vehiclereg without coming into the office!
F.C. Push for Accessory Dwellings Has Kicked Off
A surprisingly large turnout of more than three dozen citizens at the Mary Riley Styles public library this Tuesday was introduced to the onset of a predicted six-month process to bring the City of Falls Church up to speed with neighboring jurisdictions on making the addition of “accessory dwellings” on existing single family home lots easier and more apt to happen.
Virginia home sales down slightly in June, but listings up 25%
The Virginia Home Sales Report, published recently by Virginia Realtors, found that home sales in the state declined slightly in June compared to the same month last year. According to the report, 10,018 homes were sold statewide this June, 974 fewer than were sold in June 2023. But, the report also indicated that overall sales activity across Virginia in 2024 was slightly outpacing the first six months of 2023 even though mortgage rates have been higher this year than last year.
A Penny For Your Thoughts – News of Greater Falls Church: July 25-31, 2024
Last week’s column provided some history about the Chesapeake Bay Watershed and efforts to restore the Bay and its tributaries. Improvements in Bay habitat have been slow to develop, but the partnerships established between the watershed jurisdictions, the federal government, and non-profit organizations have been critical to any success. A new effort to address new advances in science and restoration is underway, with draft recommendations expected to be presented at the Chesapeake Executive Council’s (EC) December meeting.
Nature, Other Themes Abound in Fall Church Arts’ All Member Show
The Fall Church Arts Gallery is currently presenting part two of its All Member Show, this time with artists’ last names beginning M-Z. For an exhibition which is focused on presenting its members and not a particular topic, the show nonetheless has artworks which can be grouped into discernible interesting themes, including music, comics, and, in particular, nature.
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