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Nov
14
F.C. City's Virginia Dream FC Garners More Nat'l Attention, Prepares for Final U.S. Open Cup Qualifier

F.C. City's Virginia Dream FC Garners More Nat'l Attention, Prepares for Final U.S. Open Cup Qualifier

"The Dream is alive in Falls Church, Virginia," gushes USSoccer.com – the world's premier American soccer
5 min read
Nov
13
Nat'l Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: Local Restaurants to Support Homestretch

Nat'l Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week: Local Restaurants to Support Homestretch

As November chills finally set in, many folks seeking food and shelter over the winter months rely on our support
4 min read
Nov
11
Worried about ADUs in Falls Church? Studies Reveal Community Benefits, If Involved

Worried about ADUs in Falls Church? Studies Reveal Community Benefits, If Involved

Have doubts about ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) coming to your neighborhood? Not to worry.  Numerous studies around the country, and
16 min read
Nov
06
Falls Church Arts: Claire Lee Wins People's Choice Award for 'Lolita's Shell' in 'Beauty of Diversity' Show

Falls Church Arts: Claire Lee Wins People's Choice Award for 'Lolita's Shell' in 'Beauty of Diversity' Show

Beauty, indeed. And contemplation. For their Fall 2024 exposition "The Beauty of Diversity" (Oct. 5 – Nov. 17), Falls
3 min read
Nov
05
Exclusive Interview on Student Cell Phone Guidelines with Meridian H.S. Principal Peter Laub

Exclusive Interview on Student Cell Phone Guidelines with Meridian H.S. Principal Peter Laub

What’s happening with the new 2024 cell phone guidelines at Falls Church City’s Meridian High School? We grew
18 min read
Oct
31
City of Falls Church Gov't Updates, Oct. 31, 2024

City of Falls Church Gov't Updates, Oct. 31, 2024

The following is based on press releases, social media and website postings from the City of Falls Church. Election Day
16 min read
Oct
30
Editorial: Cowardly Bezos; Our Presidential Endorsement for Harris

Editorial: Cowardly Bezos; Our Presidential Endorsement for Harris

Is there a newspaper owner as cowardly as Jeff Bezos, owner of The Washington Post?  On Oct. 25 – with national
6 min read
Oct
28
Viet Place Collective’s Activism Key to Falls Church City’s 2024 VML Innovation Award

Viet Place Collective’s Activism Key to Falls Church City’s 2024 VML Innovation Award

Democracies function best when community-minded citizens are encouraged to pressure local governments to listen to their concerns. The story of
23 min read
Oct
22
Rebuilding Together: Ensuring ‘Safe and Healthy Housing,’ Serving as a ‘Broker of Community’

Rebuilding Together: Ensuring ‘Safe and Healthy Housing,’ Serving as a ‘Broker of Community’

It’s hard to imagine anyone more fulfilled professionally or as a community member than Patti Klein, executive director of
12 min read
Oct
17
West Falls: 2 New Retailers Coming; Ground Floor Leasing Strong

West Falls: 2 New Retailers Coming; Ground Floor Leasing Strong

What's new at the West Falls Development? A new Thai restaurant and a new bank branch are coming
5 min read