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Nov
14
Old School: Benched

Old School: Benched

By Carol McEwen, When was the last time you sat on a bench and admired the view? I have a
2 min read
Nov
13
Weekend Buzz: Nov. 13, 2025

Weekend Buzz: Nov. 13, 2025

So many cool activities this weekend! We've got all the latest in local dining, visual arts, music, theater,
39 min read
Nov
11
Mary Riley Styles: Exploring the New Digital Archives of Falls Church History

Mary Riley Styles: Exploring the New Digital Archives of Falls Church History

By Christopher Jones How could we not take a deep dive down Mary Riley Styles Public Library's new
14 min read
Nov
07
Old School: Electioneering

Old School: Electioneering

By Carol McEwen, I posted this column last year at this time, when the entire country was voting, but I
3 min read
Nov
06
F.C. Bulletin: School Board Election Recount?; Library's New Digital Archive; FY '26 Arts & Humanities Grants

F.C. Bulletin: School Board Election Recount?; Library's New Digital Archive; FY '26 Arts & Humanities Grants

Nov. 4 School Board Elections: Recount Likely Says City Election Registrar Bjerke Despite the Falls Church News-Press's claims
9 min read
Nov
05
Weekend Buzz: Nov. 5, 2025

Weekend Buzz: Nov. 5, 2025

So much to do around town! You can try your hand at flower pressing at Cherry Hill Farm House, have
33 min read
Nov
04
F.C. Bulletin: City's New Finance Director; Social Justice Committee Workshop; Tree Rescuers

F.C. Bulletin: City's New Finance Director; Social Justice Committee Workshop; Tree Rescuers

City of Falls Church Announces New Director of Finance  The City of Falls Church has named David So as the
4 min read
Nov
03
Editorial: Is The Washington Post Scrubbing African American Faces from Its Metro Section?

Editorial: Is The Washington Post Scrubbing African American Faces from Its Metro Section?

Take a look at this morning’s Metro section in the Washington Post, Nov. 3. Notice how piddling it is
5 min read
Oct
31
Old School: Costume Changes

Old School: Costume Changes

By Carol McEwen, This was my first Halloween column and a fun one to write, so I decided to run
3 min read
Oct
30
City Council Candidate Brian Pendleton’s Unique Qualifications, Proposals

City Council Candidate Brian Pendleton’s Unique Qualifications, Proposals

With citywide elections for the Falls Church City Council just days away – Tuesday, Nov. 4 – The Falls Church Independent offered
14 min read