Community Corner

Five Things You Need to Know Today: Sept. 1

High school football kicks off in Falls Church

  1. George Mason High’s football team opens their season at J.E.B. Stuart High at 7:30 p.m.
  2. Falls Church High’s football team opens their season at Thomas Jefferson Science & Technology at 7:30 p.m.
  3. On this day in 1995, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame opens in Cleveland.
  4. On this day in 1996, the Baltimore Ravens (formerly the Cleveland Browns) won their first NFL game, beating the Oakland Raiders, 17-14.
  5. If today is your birthday, you share it with singer Gloria Estefan (54-years-old) and television talk show host Dr. Phil (61-years-old). Happy birthday!

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