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Jul
03
Giao Nguyen Speaks Up During Spanberger Visit to Eden Center

Giao Nguyen Speaks Up During Spanberger Visit to Eden Center

It's always refreshing when that one person is bold enough to speak up. Following speeches by the Va.
5 min read
Jul
02
Va. Democratic Ticket Tours Eden Center Ahead of Nov. 4 Statewide Elections

Va. Democratic Ticket Tours Eden Center Ahead of Nov. 4 Statewide Elections

Crowds jostled to catch a view of the blue message-festooned Democratic campaign tour bus rolling into Falls Church’s Eden
16 min read
Jun
30
Joyous Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held at Paragon Founders Row, June 26

Joyous Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Held at Paragon Founders Row, June 26

And now! …. Cue the Dolby Atmos Immersive Surround Sound.  Hear this!  Finally, the Little City’s big screen, luxury movie
14 min read
Jun
29
Old School: Daytime Playtime

Old School: Daytime Playtime

By Carol McEwen, Okay, we’ve reminisced about what we did on summer evenings, but what about those hot summer
2 min read
Jun
26
Weekend Buzz: June 26, 2025

Weekend Buzz: June 26, 2025

Plenty to do around town in the next few days! This week, we have an authors' talk, local music,
24 min read
Jun
25
F.C. Bulletin: Nov. Council Races; Letters; Little City Concerts; 3coFest

F.C. Bulletin: Nov. Council Races; Letters; Little City Concerts; 3coFest

November's Falls Church City Council Race: Six Candidates Running for Four Seats How would you like the City
8 min read
Jun
23
City School Board Nominates Falls Church Independent for Statewide ‘Media Honor Roll’ Award

City School Board Nominates Falls Church Independent for Statewide ‘Media Honor Roll’ Award

Imagine our surprise, joy, and gratitude when, over our transom, we received this message…. “The School Board unanimously approved [on
3 min read
Jun
20
Old School: Wedding Belles

Old School: Wedding Belles

By Carol McEwen, Since wedding season is here, I think about my wedding and others I attended in the ‘60’
2 min read
Jun
19
Falls Church Farmers Market: Spotlight on 5 Vendors

Falls Church Farmers Market: Spotlight on 5 Vendors

By Annabel Taylor It’s a rainy Saturday in Falls Church, but not even a downpour can deter the popularity
6 min read
Jun
18
Weekend Buzz: June 18, 2025

Weekend Buzz: June 18, 2025

So much to do around town these days! Tomorrow's Juneteenth, so we've got lots of ways
38 min read