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

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Apr
14
Falls Church Arts: '250 & Counting' Show Opens April 18

Falls Church Arts: '250 & Counting' Show Opens April 18

April 18 Evening Reception Launches Exhibition 'Commemorating the Nation's Semiquincentennial with Artistic Reflections, Future Visions' Following
4 min read
Apr
13
Your Gov't at Work: NoVa Reps Hear from Former Fed. Employees

Your Gov't at Work: NoVa Reps Hear from Former Fed. Employees

By Cindy Sieden, In Alexandria on April 7, the Alexandria Area Federal Employee Alumni Support Network met with a delegation
4 min read
Apr
10
Old School: Tuned In

Old School: Tuned In

By Carol McEwen, All of us have memories of our “firsts:” our first kiss, our first love, our first job,
3 min read
Apr
08
Letter: $1 Million 'Sidewalk to Nowhere' a Threat to Justice Park

Letter: $1 Million 'Sidewalk to Nowhere' a Threat to Justice Park

Not again! Justice Park Threatened by $1 Million Sidewalk to Nowhere. Fiscal Irresponsibility and a Threat to Green Space How
9 min read
Apr
07
F.C. Bulletin: April 7, 2026

F.C. Bulletin: April 7, 2026

1) Meet Two Candidates for the Proposed Va. 7th Congressional District: Va. Del. Saddam Salim and Former Fed. Prosecutor J.
18 min read
Apr
03
Old School: Gone but Not Forgotten

Old School: Gone but Not Forgotten

By Carol McEwen, As prices continue to soar, it’s little wonder that an Easter custom from the ‘40’s
2 min read
Apr
02
F.C. Bulletin: April 2, 2026

F.C. Bulletin: April 2, 2026

1) City of Falls Church Modernizes Digital Presence with New Website Launch   2) F.C.'s Annual Egg Hunt
15 min read
Apr
01
Dr. Rachel: On Giving & Receiving Feedback

Dr. Rachel: On Giving & Receiving Feedback

By Dr. Rachel Boehm, We need to talk about feedback. By we, I mean all of us humans, because most
7 min read
Mar
30
F.C.'s No Kings III Turns Out Crowds; Voices from the March 28 Rally

F.C.'s No Kings III Turns Out Crowds; Voices from the March 28 Rally

Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters – many carrying home-made protest signs or sporting creative costume accessories – lined downtown Falls Church City’s
23 min read
Mar
27
Old School: Alley Lover

Old School: Alley Lover

By Carol McEwen, No, I’m not a bowler. I’m talking about that long-gone path at the back of
2 min read