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Nov
25
Dr. Rachel: True Gratitude Can Help Stimulate Thanksgiving Joy

Dr. Rachel: True Gratitude Can Help Stimulate Thanksgiving Joy

By Dr. Rachel Boehm, Every year growing up, my parents would pile us all into the family car of the
4 min read
Nov
24
Your Government at Work: Legislative Priorities for the Va. Autism Advisory Council

Your Government at Work: Legislative Priorities for the Va. Autism Advisory Council

By Cindy Sieden, On Tuesday, November 18, the Virginia Autism Advisory Council held a meeting in Richmond. This is a
3 min read
Nov
21
Weekend Buzz: Nov. 21, 2025

Weekend Buzz: Nov. 21, 2025

Much more to do in town with the federal government's museums, galleries, and exhibits reopening (Think Zoo Lights!
39 min read
Nov
20
Groundbreaking Celebrated for Final Phase of West Falls Development, Nov. 19

Groundbreaking Celebrated for Final Phase of West Falls Development, Nov. 19

Phase III has arrived – the final segment of Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) envisioned in the West Falls Church Master Plan and
12 min read
Nov
17
F.C. Bulletin: FCEF Foodie Fundraiser; Community Band's Holiday Gig; Dream FC Wins Back VSSL Title Cup

F.C. Bulletin: FCEF Foodie Fundraiser; Community Band's Holiday Gig; Dream FC Wins Back VSSL Title Cup

FC Foodie Fundraiser to Support Falls Church Education Foundation, Nov. 18-20 Want to help the Falls Church Education Foundation (FCEF)
6 min read
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