Falls Church News-Press

The Falls Church News-Press is a weekly publication located in Falls Church, Virginia. It was established in 1991 by Nicholas F. Benton, who serves as the Owner and Editor-in-Chief. In his editorials, Benton often refers to the publication as the "paper-of-record" for the city. The idea for the periodical originated from a presentation he made to the local Chamber of Commerce, where he shared his vision of promoting the services of local businesses. Following his presentation, he received the Chamber's endorsement and a list of 250 businesses to contact. Out of those, 130 agreed to advertise in the publication. With their postcards showing their commitment as collateral, Benton was able to secure initial funding to launch the Falls Church News-Press.

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A Penny for Your Thoughts 6-5-2025

3 weeks ago | fcnp.com | Penny Gross

The authority of a president to issue a pardon is almost an afterthought in the last clause of the first paragraph of Section II of the Constitution of the United States: “…and he shall have Power to Grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.” (The capitalization of nouns in the document reflects an 18th century grammar practice that gradually fell into disfavor in the 19th century.) The pardon power is based on early English law and...
N-P Endorses Stoney in Primary

3 weeks ago | fcnp.com | Nicholas F. Benton

In the Democratic primary currently underway that culminates with election day June 17, the News-Press endorses Levar Stoney for lieutenant governor and Jay Jones for attorney general. They are in the only two contested races on the primary ballot now. Democrats nationwide are rightly buoyed by the election returns in South Carolina this week.
Celebrating Values That Theater Arts Stand For

3 weeks ago | fcnp.com | Nicholas F. Benton

Mine were brief but cherished moments this week before a sold-out 2,400 high school students, parents, friends, teachers and mentors in the concert hall at the Kennedy Center this week gathered for an annual lovefest known as the Cappies Gala. Cappies, as AI tells us, stands for Critics and Awards Program for High School Theater.
Economy’s Major Dip Already Underway

3 weeks ago | fcnp.com | Nicholas F. Benton

This Tuesday’s meeting of the Falls Church Economic Development Authority ended on a downer note when the region’s overriding issue of the year was verbalized. It had to do with the impact so far on the local economy and businesses of the federal job layoffs imposed by the Trump administration since the inauguration of Trump to a second term just over four months ago.
Dr. Noonan Reflects on 8 Years at F.C. Schools’ Helm

3 weeks ago | fcnp.com | Nicholas F. Benton

Few people in the storied history of the City of Falls Church have made such an important impact on the Little City in the course of only an eight year history as retiring Falls Church City Pubic Schools Superintendent Dr. Peter Noonan. Noonan will be departing his post here on the last day of this month, but don’t think you’ve seen or heard the last of him.
Why We Need Your Support

1 month ago | fcnp.com | Nicholas F. Benton

As the News-Press entered its 35th year of consecutive weekly publication this spring (over 1,750 consecutive editions since March 1991), we have labored against enormous headwinds that have wiped out almost all competitor publications not only in this region but nationwide. There are three prevailing reasons why we’ve tried so hard to stay in the game to this point. The first, of course, relates to the importance of newspapers in general for the preservation of democracy.
Cult Century: 1970s Roots Of Trumpism, Part 5 of 25

1 month ago | fcnp.com | Nicholas F. Benton

All of the critical ingredients of what has widely been identified by experts as the content of cult behavior toward both its own participants and the outside world are abundantly present in the operations of the Trump and MAGA movements.
A Penny for Your Thoughts 5-29-2025

1 month ago | fcnp.com | Penny Gross

Few people have had a more significant impact on the National Capital Region during the past 30 years than my friend and colleague, Congressman Gerry Connolly, who passed away last week from esophageal cancer at the age of 75. Our paths first crossed in 1980, when Gerry joined the staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, then chaired by my boss, Senator Frank Church (D-Idaho).
World Pride Begins: Honoring Journalist Lou Chibbaro Jr.

1 month ago | fcnp.com | Nicholas F. Benton

World Pride, an annual event held in a different major world city each year, begins in the greater Washington, D.C., region this week. As among its contributions to the global fete, the News-Press is profiling here a long-time LGBTQ activist and staunch cornerstone of the D.C. area’s thriving gay community, senior correspondent for the Washington Blade newspaper, Louis Matthew Chibbaro, Jr., known throughout this region as Lou.
Meridian Graduation: Noonan’s Farewell

1 month ago | fcnp.com | Nicholas F. Benton

Following eight years of extraordinary service and accomplishments in the City of Falls Church as the superintendent of its remarkable school system, Dr. Peter Noonan’s career here culminated this Tuesday with his keynote address to the graduation Class of 2022 at Meridian High School. His remarks were a highlight of a ceremony on the soccer field where 222 students stepped up to receive their high school diplomas and over 1,000 parents and supporters watched from the grandstand.