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Aug
15
Old School: Riders’ Delight

Old School: Riders’ Delight

By Carol McEwen, In an earlier post, I talked about our town’s public pool, Rainbow Beach, usually a summer
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Aug
13
Weekend Buzz: Aug. 13, 2025

Weekend Buzz: Aug. 13, 2025

So much to enjoy around town this weekend! From local craft making, music, film, arts, dance, and theater, to history
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Aug
11
'Fabricating' My Identity Through Fashion

'Fabricating' My Identity Through Fashion

By Annabel Taylor An outfit is never just fabric and thread. From the Buddha necklace strung around my neck on
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Aug
08
Old School: Sun-sational

Old School: Sun-sational

By Carol McEwen, Remember when it seemed summer vacation lasted for YEARS? I thought it the best time EVER, and
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Aug
06
Weekend Buzz: Aug. 6, 2025

Weekend Buzz: Aug. 6, 2025

Great local events this weekend! Meet your neighbors at a Falls Church Forward community potluck, or join with them – and
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Aug
05
Falls Church Arts: 'Layers' Opens Aug. 16 with Meet-the-Artists Reception

Falls Church Arts: 'Layers' Opens Aug. 16 with Meet-the-Artists Reception

What will you make of the many layers of meaning? The artworks of 68 local artists will be on display
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Aug
04
FCCPS: New School Superintendent Dade Discusses Leadership, Priorities as School Year Begins Aug. 18

FCCPS: New School Superintendent Dade Discusses Leadership, Priorities as School Year Begins Aug. 18

On a sweltering July 29 afternoon, we sat down with Dr. Terry J. Dade, the City’s new Schools Superintendent
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Aug
01
Old School: The Beach

Old School: The Beach

By Carol McEwen, Imagine my surprise when I moved to Arlington in 1976 and heard everyone talk about going to
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Jul
30
Weekend Buzz: July 30, 2025

Weekend Buzz: July 30, 2025

So much around town to take our minds off the heat! Here's what's abuzz in local
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Jul
29
F.C. Arts: Willard’s ‘The Worth of a Woman’ Wins People’s Choice Award in All-Members M-Z Show

F.C. Arts: Willard’s ‘The Worth of a Woman’ Wins People’s Choice Award in All-Members M-Z Show

The people have spoken – and selected a bold and provocative work. Falls Church Arts (FCA) announced July 26 that the
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