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Jan
28
F.C. Bulletin: Jan. 28, 2026

F.C. Bulletin: Jan. 28, 2026

1) Restaurant Week Extended to Feb. 8 2) Richmond: State Sen. Salim's ICE Restrictions 3) FCPS Launches Virtual
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Jan
26
News Analysis: Is Spanberger More Moderate on ICE?

News Analysis: Is Spanberger More Moderate on ICE?

In the wake of disturbing viral videos of the deaths of American citizens Renee Good (Jan. 7) and Alex Pretti
7 min read
Jan
22
Homestretch Hosts Partnered Event to Donate 5,000 Pieces of Clothing to Local Families

Homestretch Hosts Partnered Event to Donate 5,000 Pieces of Clothing to Local Families

We salute local nonprofit Homestretch, at 303 S. Maple Ave., for stepping up just in time for this weekend'
3 min read
Jan
20
Mayor Hardi Serves Spanberger Transition Team in Richmond

Mayor Hardi Serves Spanberger Transition Team in Richmond

So, what was the mayor doing down in Richmond? In our Jan. 15 piece "Mayor Hardi Enthusiastic about F.
7 min read
Jan
16
Old School: Form of Address

Old School: Form of Address

By Carol McEwen, While browsing through old newspaper clippings recently, I noticed an interesting quirk from the past. All the
2 min read
Jan
15
Mayor Hardi Enthusiastic about F.C. Restaurant Week, Jan. 23 to Feb 1

Mayor Hardi Enthusiastic about F.C. Restaurant Week, Jan. 23 to Feb 1

Get ready to sample Falls Church’s rich variety of international cuisines as the 2026 Falls Church Restaurant Week – with
13 min read
Jan
13
Your Gov't at Work: To Local Audiences, Va. Del. Simon, Sen. Salim Share Richmond Agenda

Your Gov't at Work: To Local Audiences, Va. Del. Simon, Sen. Salim Share Richmond Agenda

By Cindy Sieden, Before, during, and after every Virginia General Assembly session, delegates and state senators typically hold events with
4 min read
Jan
09
Old School: Super Suppers

Old School: Super Suppers

By Carol McEwen, Those of you who grew up in church know where this is headed. Yep, it’s about
3 min read
Jan
08
Your Gov't at Work: EDA's First '26 Meeting Examines Citywide Events, Outdoor ABC Licensing

Your Gov't at Work: EDA's First '26 Meeting Examines Citywide Events, Outdoor ABC Licensing

By Cindy Sieden, On Tuesday night, the Falls Church City Economic Development Authority (EDA) held its monthly meeting, at City
3 min read
Jan
07
Letters: Great Grandson of Pelican Limerick Author D.L. Merritt Writes In

Letters: Great Grandson of Pelican Limerick Author D.L. Merritt Writes In

What a delight to be contacted by a local Mr. Robert Watkin, a great-grandson of the famed Dixon Lanier Merritt
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