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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
Aug
21
Old School: The Smarts Store

Old School: The Smarts Store

By Carol McEwen, As a kid, my favorite place on the planet was the library in my small Southern Indiana
3 min read
Aug
20
F.C. Bulletin: Aug. 20, 2026

F.C. Bulletin: Aug. 20, 2026

1) City Announces Selection of Hendler-Voss as New City Manager, Upcoming Council Vote to Confirm 2) Bailey's
19 min read
Aug
19
Before There’s a Problem, Start the School Year with a Simple Email

Before There’s a Problem, Start the School Year with a Simple Email

By Dr. Ariel Sparrow, As families across Falls Church prepare for a new school year, much of the attention naturally
6 min read
Aug
14
Old School: Mobility

Old School: Mobility

By Carol McEwen, When I turned 15, I begged to learn to drive, since I could get a provisional license
2 min read
Aug
13
The Post's Phony 'Odyssey' Coverage

The Post's Phony 'Odyssey' Coverage

Seriously, I'm embarrassed for The Washington Post. And disgusted by its obsequious, worshipful, non-critical hyping of Christopher
17 min read
Aug
07
Old School: Dreamland

Old School: Dreamland

By Carol McEwen, I didn’t need to go to sleep to visit dreamland during my childhood. All I had
3 min read
Aug
06
Tears on The Last Day of Summer Camp: ‘A Purposeful Day’ in Action

Tears on The Last Day of Summer Camp: ‘A Purposeful Day’ in Action

I was so moved by my visit to Falls Church Presbyterian Church, Friday, July 31, for the last day of
15 min read
Aug
04
West Falls: ‘The Reserve’ to Occupy City’s Tallest Building; What’s Unique about Their Senior Living Model?

West Falls: ‘The Reserve’ to Occupy City’s Tallest Building; What’s Unique about Their Senior Living Model?

Within the West Falls development, the tallest building in the Little City – at 15 stories – is slated to open by
16 min read
Aug
03
Dr. Rachel: Avoiding the Hedonic Treadmill

Dr. Rachel: Avoiding the Hedonic Treadmill

By Dr. Rachel Boehm, “Aren’t you frustrated? You climb, and you climb, and you don’t get anywhere.” Bette
4 min read