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Fresh news, insights and analysis — with an independent streak — in and around Falls Church, Virginia.

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Sep
16
The Struggle Before the Grade: How Parents Can Know When to Ask for Help

The Struggle Before the Grade: How Parents Can Know When to Ask for Help

By Dr. Ariel Sparrow, Most parents don't need to be convinced to care about their child’s education.
7 min read
Sep
12
Old School: Jack of All Trades

Old School: Jack of All Trades

By Carol McEwen, Most of us have fond memories of a favorite pet and the adventures we had with him
3 min read
Sep
11
9/11 Remembrance: From Back-to-School to Active Duty

9/11 Remembrance: From Back-to-School to Active Duty

Today we mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States. On that day, a
4 min read
Sep
09
Honoring Sept. 11: Old Town Run Club's 485-Mile Relay Visits F.C.'s Dogwood Tavern

Honoring Sept. 11: Old Town Run Club's 485-Mile Relay Visits F.C.'s Dogwood Tavern

By Orrin Konheim, City of Falls Church, Sept. 6 – At half past seven in the evening, everyone near the 100th
5 min read
Sep
04
Old School: The Write Stuff

Old School: The Write Stuff

By Carol McEwen, My sister-in-law and I were talking recently when she mentioned a high school student who
3 min read
Sep
03
F.C. Bulletin: Sept. 3, 2026

F.C. Bulletin: Sept. 3, 2026

1) Editorial: City's New Traffic Roundabout Might Require Some Public Education, Sadly 2) 25th Anniversary of 9/11:
24 min read
Sep
01
Dr. Rachel: 'Leisure Sickness' and the Post-Vacation Blues

Dr. Rachel: 'Leisure Sickness' and the Post-Vacation Blues

By Dr. Rachel Boehm,  Are you miserable following your splendid vacation? Were you perhaps miserable on your splendid vacation? In
5 min read
Aug
28
Old School: Starting Over

Old School: Starting Over

By Carol McEwen, I have mixed feelings about the start of school. I liked it when I was a kid,
3 min read
Aug
26
F.C. Bulletin: Aug. 26, 2026

F.C. Bulletin: Aug. 26, 2026

1) Virginia Village: CBC Calls for Housing Project to Focus on Lowest Incomes 2) Falls Church Arts: All-Media Exhibition
22 min read
Aug
25
Council Unanimously Votes to Hire Hendler-Voss as New City Manager, Beginning Sept. 14

Council Unanimously Votes to Hire Hendler-Voss as New City Manager, Beginning Sept. 14

At City Hall yesterday evening, Aug. 14, the F.C. City Council voted unanimously (7-0) to hire Seth Hendler-
20 min read