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Jul
13
F.C. Bulletin: July 13, 2026

F.C. Bulletin: July 13, 2026

1) Falls Church Climate Network to Accept Donations; Expands Board 2) NoVa Transportation Authority Adopts $776 Million Regional Funding Program;
15 min read
Jul
10
Old School: Mud Slinging

Old School: Mud Slinging

By Carol McEwen, My all-time favorite pastime as a kid was making mud pies, those delectable treats fed to
2 min read
Jul
10
Six Choice Summer Reads

Six Choice Summer Reads

By Annabel Taylor Those looking to seek shelter from the DMV’s persistent heat and humidity don’t have to
5 min read
Jul
09
Falls Church Antiques Center Expands as Stylish Patina Moves to Park Ave.

Falls Church Antiques Center Expands as Stylish Patina Moves to Park Ave.

The Falls Church Antiques Center is coming back strong! After closing sadly in April, 2025 following over 40 years in
15 min read
Jul
03
Old School: Let’s Eat!

Old School: Let’s Eat!

By Carol McEwen, As you can tell from past columns, I had an idyllic childhood, filled with fun, friends and
3 min read
Jul
02
Virginia Village: City Announces RFP for Key Affordable Housing Initiative

Virginia Village: City Announces RFP for Key Affordable Housing Initiative

Following is based on a June 30 Falls Church City press: The RFP process kicks-off this week and invites
4 min read
Jul
01
Dr. Rachel: Handling Burnout

Dr. Rachel: Handling Burnout

By Dr. Rachel Boehm, “What does burnout feel like to you?” When I ask this question, people have shared all
6 min read
Jun
29
F.C. Bulletin: June 29, 2026

F.C. Bulletin: June 29, 2026

1) F.C. City Releases 'Pride in Our Community,' Episode 6 in 'Reflections at 250' Docuseries
17 min read
Jun
26
Old School: Sleepless in Indiana

Old School: Sleepless in Indiana

By Carol McEwen, Did you go to slumber parties when you were a kid? They were the bedrock of 1950’
2 min read
Jun
25
FCCPS Adopts First-of-Its-Kind Policy on 'Use of Artificial Intelligence'

FCCPS Adopts First-of-Its-Kind Policy on 'Use of Artificial Intelligence'

The AI Policy is approved! With only a few minor edits from first reading, the Falls Church City School Board,
9 min read