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Aug
11
'Fabricating' My Identity Through Fashion

'Fabricating' My Identity Through Fashion

By Annabel Taylor An outfit is never just fabric and thread. From the Buddha necklace strung around my neck on
5 min read
Aug
08
Old School: Sun-sational

Old School: Sun-sational

By Carol McEwen, Remember when it seemed summer vacation lasted for YEARS? I thought it the best time EVER, and
3 min read
Aug
06
Weekend Buzz: Aug. 6, 2025

Weekend Buzz: Aug. 6, 2025

Great local events this weekend! Meet your neighbors at a Falls Church Forward community potluck, or join with them – and
26 min read
Aug
05
Falls Church Arts: 'Layers' Opens Aug. 16 with Meet-the-Artists Reception

Falls Church Arts: 'Layers' Opens Aug. 16 with Meet-the-Artists Reception

What will you make of the many layers of meaning? The artworks of 68 local artists will be on display
4 min read
Aug
04
FCCPS: New School Superintendent Dade Discusses Leadership, Priorities as School Year Begins Aug. 18

FCCPS: New School Superintendent Dade Discusses Leadership, Priorities as School Year Begins Aug. 18

On a sweltering July 29 afternoon, we sat down with Dr. Terry J. Dade, the City’s new Schools Superintendent
17 min read
Aug
01
Old School: The Beach

Old School: The Beach

By Carol McEwen, Imagine my surprise when I moved to Arlington in 1976 and heard everyone talk about going to
2 min read
Jul
30
Weekend Buzz: July 30, 2025

Weekend Buzz: July 30, 2025

So much around town to take our minds off the heat! Here's what's abuzz in local
22 min read
Jul
29
F.C. Arts: Willard’s ‘The Worth of a Woman’ Wins People’s Choice Award in All-Members M-Z Show

F.C. Arts: Willard’s ‘The Worth of a Woman’ Wins People’s Choice Award in All-Members M-Z Show

The people have spoken – and selected a bold and provocative work. Falls Church Arts (FCA) announced July 26 that the
4 min read
Jul
28
F.C.’s New Paragon Theaters Decorates Lobby with Local Autistic Painter’s ‘Story in Blue’

F.C.’s New Paragon Theaters Decorates Lobby with Local Autistic Painter’s ‘Story in Blue’

A truly remarkable day at the movies!  On Saturday morning, July 26, The Little City’s brand new Paragon Theaters
11 min read
Jul
25
Old School: Motoring Around

Old School: Motoring Around

By Carol McEwen, My son-in-law recently bought a shiny white motorcycle. He likes tooling around Arlington – at a safe, sensible
2 min read