Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Aug. 23

Get out and vote today!

  1. Democratic Primary Election for the Commonwealth's Attorney between is today. To find your polling location, click here. Polls open at 6:00 am and close at 7:00 pm.
  2. Falls Church City Public Schools Board will host work session and public meeting at 7:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. respectively. The meetings will be held at City Hall. Here is the agenda.
  3. On this day in 1914, Japan declared war on Germany in World War I.
  4. On this day in 1990, Armenia declared independence.
  5. If today is your birthday, you share it with basketball super star Kobe Bryant (33-years-old) and “I Dream of Jeanie” star Barbara Eden (77-years-old). Happy birthday!

If there is something we missed and you feel should be in our Five Things, let us know in the comment box below. We would love to have your input!


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