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Jun
02
Falls Church Arts: '26 Scholarships Announced; Member Show A-L Opens June 6

Falls Church Arts: '26 Scholarships Announced; Member Show A-L Opens June 6

Falls Church Arts Announces 2026 Excellence in Art Scholarships Falls Church Arts (FCA), a community based 501(c)3 gallery
4 min read
Jun
01
Dr. Rachel: What To Do about Workplace Toxicity

Dr. Rachel: What To Do about Workplace Toxicity

By Dr. Rachel Boehm, I can hear the abusive words to this day, without having to close my eyes to
5 min read
May
27
F.C. City’s Memorial Day Activities Honor the Fallen, Support the Community

F.C. City’s Memorial Day Activities Honor the Fallen, Support the Community

Despite misty rain, Monday’s Memorial Day Parade & Festival, organized by the City’s Recreation & Parks Department, saw
15 min read
May
22
Old School: Dr. Mom

Old School: Dr. Mom

By Carol McEwen, From previous columns, you know my mother juggled better than any circus performer. She cooked, cleaned, kept
3 min read
May
20
Weekend Buzz: May 20, 2026

Weekend Buzz: May 20, 2026

This Memorial Day weekend we honor those who "gave their last full measure of devotion." Of course, Falls
49 min read
May
18
F.C. Bulletin: May 18, 2026

F.C. Bulletin: May 18, 2026

1) City Passes FY '27 Budget 2) Mayor Hardi Cites 'Three Rounds of Good News' to Ease
17 min read
May
15
Old School: No Scraps

Old School: No Scraps

By Carol McEwen, Did you have a scrapbook as a kid? I certainly did and loved it. I had it
2 min read
May
13
Falls Church Mom Diana Brice Rises to Top of National "Super Mom" Competition

Falls Church Mom Diana Brice Rises to Top of National "Super Mom" Competition

Falls Church's own Diana Brice has climbed to the Top 10 – and currently holds 1st place – in the
4 min read
May
11
F.C. Chef David Peña Featured Tonight on WETA TV’s ‘Signature Dish’

F.C. Chef David Peña Featured Tonight on WETA TV’s ‘Signature Dish’

Don’t forget to tune in to WETA’s ‘Signature Dish’ tonight at 9:00 p.m. featuring Chef David
13 min read
May
08
F.C. Bulletin: May 8, 2026

F.C. Bulletin: May 8, 2026

1) Falls Church Women's History Walk, Tomorrow May 9 2) FCC School Board Updates; Switch in Student Cell
18 min read