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Nov
06
Old School: Visiting Veterans

Old School: Visiting Veterans

By Carol McEwen, Recently I visited a place that honors veterans every day, not just once a year. It’s
3 min read
Nov
06
Falls Church Graphic Artist’s First Show Through Public Library Incubator Program

Falls Church Graphic Artist’s First Show Through Public Library Incubator Program

Wouldn’t it be a more creative world if our public libraries helped showcase local artists’ works? Well, the Arlington
10 min read
Nov
05
F.C.’s New Year’s Watch Night Celebration Looking to Expand This Year

F.C.’s New Year’s Watch Night Celebration Looking to Expand This Year

In the City of Falls Church, this year’s New Year’s Eve free Watch Night celebration – from 7:00
7 min read
Nov
02
Community Looks Beyond Classroom as FCCPS Launches Next Strategic Plan Process

Community Looks Beyond Classroom as FCCPS Launches Next Strategic Plan Process

By Belén Quellet, Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) has begun work on its next Strategic Plan, inviting the entire
5 min read
Oct
31
Old School: Mistaken Identity

Old School: Mistaken Identity

By Carol McEwen, Halloween – my favorite holiday: no cooking, no gifts to buy and no eggs to color. For one
3 min read
Oct
30
Who Writes These Ridiculous Artwork Wall Texts?

Who Writes These Ridiculous Artwork Wall Texts?

I love all kinds of artwork. From ancient to contemporary, realist to conceptual, maximal to minimal, traditional to radical – any
21 min read
Oct
26
F.C. Bulletin: Oct. 26, 2026

F.C. Bulletin: Oct. 26, 2026

1) Broad Street's 'Dark, Unbound' Bookstore Opens Today 2) FCCPS Seeks Community Input on Strategic Plan
20 min read
Oct
22
Old School: T.G.I.F.

Old School: T.G.I.F.

By Carol McEwen, Aah, fall! My favorite season. The days get cooler after a scorching summer, and I love those
3 min read
Oct
17
Old School: That Takes the Cake

Old School: That Takes the Cake

By Carol McEwen, Remember what life was like BCM (Before Cake Mixes)? I certainly do, because my skillful mother baked
2 min read
Oct
14
Raising Thinkers in the AI Age: Are We Making Learning Too Easy?

Raising Thinkers in the AI Age: Are We Making Learning Too Easy?

By Dr. Ariel Sparrow, There was a time when finding the answer to a question required considerably more than typing
8 min read