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Oct
14
F.C. Volunteer Fire Department Holds Open House, Celebrates Century of Service

F.C. Volunteer Fire Department Holds Open House, Celebrates Century of Service

For Fire Prevention Week – and in celebration of 100 years of safeguarding Falls Church and Arlington County “with dedication and
22 min read
Oct
10
Old School: Banded

Old School: Banded

By Carol McEwen, I recently read an eye-opening article in the 100th Anniversary edition of The New Yorker about high
3 min read
Oct
08
Weekend Buzz: Oct. 8, 2025

Weekend Buzz: Oct. 8, 2025

Despite the government shutdown, there's so much to do around town! Celebrate Farm Day at Cherry Hill Park,
28 min read
Oct
07
FCC School Board Candidates Respond to FC Climate Action Network Questions

FCC School Board Candidates Respond to FC Climate Action Network Questions

Following is based on recent press releases from the Falls Church Climate Action Network (FCCAN). See below for links to
14 min read
Oct
06
F.C. Bulletin: Teacher's Prestigious Selection; F.C. Arts' 'Paper'; Virginia Dream's Streak

F.C. Bulletin: Teacher's Prestigious Selection; F.C. Arts' 'Paper'; Virginia Dream's Streak

FCCPS Teacher Completes Prestigious White House History Teacher Institute Mount Daniel Elementary educator among 60 nationwide selected for exclusive summer
6 min read
Oct
03
Old School: To a Tee

Old School: To a Tee

By Carol McEwen, Call me crazy, but I like tee-shirts, and judging from what I see when I’m out
3 min read
Oct
02
FCC School Board Vice Chair Kathleen Tysse’s 2025 Re-Election Campaign

FCC School Board Vice Chair Kathleen Tysse’s 2025 Re-Election Campaign

Kathleen Tysse – Vice Chair of the Falls Church City School Board, former elementary school teacher with a U.V.A.
16 min read
Oct
01
Falls Church Antiques Annex Re-opens Oct. 6

Falls Church Antiques Annex Re-opens Oct. 6

In a surprise retail turnaround, the Falls Church Antiques Annex (FCAA)  – one of the City’s most beloved shops which
9 min read
Sep
30
'Grand Opening' Ribbon-Cutting for West Falls, Sept. 25

'Grand Opening' Ribbon-Cutting for West Falls, Sept. 25

Despite drizzly weather, the red ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by keynote speaker Mayor Letty Hardi, developers, investors, builders, and City officials
17 min read
Sep
26
Old School: Pedal Pusher

Old School: Pedal Pusher

By Carol McEwen, Nope, this one’s not about those cute pants that the current crowd calls Capris and we
3 min read