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May
09
Old School: Nature’s Jewelry

Old School: Nature’s Jewelry

By Carol McEwen, As many of you know, I’m a southern transplant. Before my move, I had neither lived
3 min read
May
08
Column by Artificial Intelligence

Column by Artificial Intelligence

The Time is Now! ...to be thinking about how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaping our lives. This cri de coeur
4 min read
May
07
Weekend Buzz: May 7, 2025

Weekend Buzz: May 7, 2025

So many things to do around town this Mother's Day weekend! Take mom out to a gallery talk
18 min read
May
06
City’s ‘Arts at the Park’ Delights Visitors to Cherry Hill Farmhouse

City’s ‘Arts at the Park’ Delights Visitors to Cherry Hill Farmhouse

On a splendid spring Saturday May 3, visitors to Cherry Hill Farmhouse delighted in the City’s third annual Arts
10 min read
May
06
F.C.C.P.S. Names Terry J. Dade as New Superintendent

F.C.C.P.S. Names Terry J. Dade as New Superintendent

Beginning with a little blow horn emoji, Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) posted enthusiastically on X last night at
3 min read
May
05
F.C.C.P.S. to Welcome 10th Superintendent at Special School Board Meeting, May 5

F.C.C.P.S. to Welcome 10th Superintendent at Special School Board Meeting, May 5

Following is based on a Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) March 1 press release. Falls Church City Public Schools
1 min read
May
02
Old School: Pole Dancing

Old School: Pole Dancing

By Carol McEwen, If you had asked, I’d have told you I have no memories of celebrating May Day
2 min read
May
01
Editorial: The President's Damaging First One Hundred Days

Editorial: The President's Damaging First One Hundred Days

Since 1933, the First One Hundred Days of every U.S. presidential administration has served as a barometer for every
13 min read
Apr
29
F.C. Bulletin: Comunidad; Meridian, West Falls Ribbon Cuttings; Citizens for a Better City, League of Women Voters; Teddy Bear Clinic

F.C. Bulletin: Comunidad; Meridian, West Falls Ribbon Cuttings; Citizens for a Better City, League of Women Voters; Teddy Bear Clinic

Comunidad Launches Campaign to Raise $200,000 in One Day, on April 30 Comunidad, a local nonprofit and community development
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Apr
28
Falls Church Antique Center to Close April 30

Falls Church Antique Center to Close April 30

Say it ain’t so, Falls Church!  Having lost Dominion Camera in September and Brown’s Hardware in April – in
12 min read