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Feb
09
Your Gov't at Work: Mayor Hardi Testifies in Richmond

Your Gov't at Work: Mayor Hardi Testifies in Richmond

By Cindy Sieden, This week and last, not only were our state legislators down in Richmond doing work on our
3 min read
Feb
06
Old School: Snow Memories

Old School: Snow Memories

By Carol McEwen, My Christmas wish finally came true, even if a little late. No, it wasn’t for a
2 min read
Feb
05
‘Love Story’ Garners $100,000 Grant for F.C.’s Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation

‘Love Story’ Garners $100,000 Grant for F.C.’s Lost Dog & Cat Rescue Foundation

A wave of joyful tears and emotions swept around the circle of human participants assembled together for a surprise announcement
14 min read
Feb
03
Dr. Rachel: Building Confidence, Part II

Dr. Rachel: Building Confidence, Part II

By Dr. Rachel, Last month, I wrote about ways you can build confidence (below). Dr. Rachel: How Our Mistakes Can
5 min read
Jan
30
Old School: The Snow Must Go On

Old School: The Snow Must Go On

By Carol McEwen, Like most of you, I saw the drastic warnings about the snow due in the Midwest and
3 min read
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
7 min read
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