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Sep
12
Old School: Fair-ness

Old School: Fair-ness

By Carol McEwen, My husband and I recently had fun attending the Arlington County Fair for the first time in
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Sep
05
Old School: A Girl and Her Money

Old School: A Girl and Her Money

By Carol McEwen, The recent Labor Day celebrations made me remember job opportunities for girls in the 1950s. Back then,
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Sep
03
F.C. Bulletin: Foodie Trek II; New Mahjong Biz.; City to Laud 'Culture of Repair;' Paragon's G-Parents' Day

F.C. Bulletin: Foodie Trek II; New Mahjong Biz.; City to Laud 'Culture of Repair;' Paragon's G-Parents' Day

Second Greater Falls Church Foodie Trek Launched, Sept. 1 Attention all Food Trekkies: Keep those discerning palettes cleansed! On the
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Aug
29
Old School: And So It Began . . .

Old School: And So It Began . . .

By Carol McEwen, Remember your first day of Kindergarten? (Called “kindygarden” by the old-time locals.) I don’t remember much,
3 min read
Aug
29
Teacher Sharon Mergler Launches F.C.C. School Board Campaign

Teacher Sharon Mergler Launches F.C.C. School Board Campaign

Just a few hours after Falls Church City School Board member Anne Sherwood kicked off her re-election campaign from Cherry
13 min read
Aug
27
Weekend Buzz: Aug. 27, 2025

Weekend Buzz: Aug. 27, 2025

This Labor Day weekend is packed with fun and stimulating activities. We've got a variety of ways to
26 min read
Aug
26
F.C.C. School Board Member Sherwood Launches Re-Election Bid

F.C.C. School Board Member Sherwood Launches Re-Election Bid

From the Cherry Hill Park pavilion this past Sunday, Aug. 24, to the sounds of children playing happily nearby, and
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Aug
21
Mayor Hardi Discusses D.C. Federal Policing, Trump Admin.’s Recent Impacts on Falls Church

Mayor Hardi Discusses D.C. Federal Policing, Trump Admin.’s Recent Impacts on Falls Church

They may seem far removed from the City of Falls Church, but recent decisions from the White House are impacting
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Aug
20
Weekend Buzz: Aug. 20, 2025

Weekend Buzz: Aug. 20, 2025

With Labor Day just around the corner, so many cool activities are popping up around town! We have dining festivals
29 min read
Aug
19
MaryKate 'MK' Hughes Launches Campaign for F.C.C. School Board

MaryKate 'MK' Hughes Launches Campaign for F.C.C. School Board

On a muggy, sunny Saturday morning at Big Chimneys Park, Aug. 16, MaryKate “MK” Hughes – former National Award-winning 5th Grade
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