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Apr
25
Old School: Budding Genius

Old School: Budding Genius

By Carol McEwen, Even though I have a thumb black as midnight, I have fond memories of the role flowers
3 min read
Apr
24
Weekend Buzz: April 24, 2025

Weekend Buzz: April 24, 2025

It's a jam-packed weekend with Falls Church Arts Day at Cherry Hill Park, Independent Bookstore Day and the
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Apr
23
F.C. Bulletin: Letters, Launch of Innovative Boys' Camp, Abundance Movement; Art by Courage

F.C. Bulletin: Letters, Launch of Innovative Boys' Camp, Abundance Movement; Art by Courage

Lifelong Falls Church Local Launches Camp to Help Teens Build Strength, Confidence, and Character. I grew up in Falls Church.
6 min read
Apr
22
Earth Day 2025: Who’s Entitled to Destroy the Environment?

Earth Day 2025: Who’s Entitled to Destroy the Environment?

Today is Earth Day 2025. So, here’s a thought experiment:  The Scenario: A car is barreling down a wooded
5 min read
Apr
22
Paragon Theaters at Founders Row Hosting Career Fair, April 26; Opening May 22 with 2 Blockbuster Films

Paragon Theaters at Founders Row Hosting Career Fair, April 26; Opening May 22 with 2 Blockbuster Films

What’s the latest on the City of Falls Church's new movie theaters? The new 7-screen, 600+ seat,
3 min read
Apr
21
Falls Church Arts: Dave Curtis’s ‘Tao Emoji’ Wins Juror’s Choice Award in ‘Faces & Figures’ Show

Falls Church Arts: Dave Curtis’s ‘Tao Emoji’ Wins Juror’s Choice Award in ‘Faces & Figures’ Show

At the meet-the-artists gallery reception for the opening of Falls Church Arts’s “Faces & Figures” show Saturday evening April
3 min read
Apr
18
Real Estate: Recession Fears Could Ruin Buyer’s Market

Real Estate: Recession Fears Could Ruin Buyer’s Market

So, there’s good news and there's bad news.  For potential Falls Church City homebuyers, recent increases in
8 min read
Apr
17
Weekend Buzz: April 17, 2025

Weekend Buzz: April 17, 2025

So much to do this Easter weekend! Of course, Easter Sunday is on the 20th and Earth Day is on
19 min read
Apr
16
F.C. Bulletin: West Falls Updates; Dark Sky Week Proclamation; Little City Concerts' Donations

F.C. Bulletin: West Falls Updates; Dark Sky Week Proclamation; Little City Concerts' Donations

Four New Retailers Set to Open at West Falls This Year Make way for four exciting new food retail additions
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Apr
15
Artworks Fine Art Studio Brings Successful Arts Teaching Program to W. Broad Street

Artworks Fine Art Studio Brings Successful Arts Teaching Program to W. Broad Street

Strolling downtown by the Botanologica Makers Market this past Sunday afternoon, The Falls Church Independent had the joy of meeting
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