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News2nd Vaccine Doses for F.C. Teachers Due Feb. 15
2 hours ago 0 commentsFalls Church teachers will receive their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by Feb. 15, allowing the school division to be the first in the region to have a hybrid reopening in four weeks.
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BusinessIsland Fin Poke Opening on Feb. 1
4 hours ago 0 commentsIsland Fin Poke will open in the Idylwood Shopping Center at 7501 Leesburg Pike in Falls Church on Feb. 1.
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LettersLetters to the Editor: Creative Cauldron Finally Has Its New Home Locked In
8 hours ago 0 commentsAfter a tumultuous six-year journey, Creative Cauldron will have a new home, thanks to the hard work and tenacity of Insight Property Group and the City to bring the best possible project to the Broad and Washington Crossroads.
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NewsCity of F.C. Government Will Be Open Monday, Feb. 1
19 hours ago 0 commentsThe City of Falls Church government will be open as scheduled on Monday, February 1, according to an announcement late Sunday.
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NewsF.C. Issues Emergency Snow Route List Effective 9 a.m. Sunday
1 day ago 0 commentsIn response to the Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service, the City has declared a Snow Emergency starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 31. This means that the Snow Emergency Routes will be activated at that time (9 a.m.); see the list of routes below and online.
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2nd Vaccine Doses for F.C. Teachers Due Feb. 15
February 1, 2021Falls Church teachers will receive their second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by Feb. 15, allowing the school division to be the first in the region to have a hybrid reopening in four [...] -
City of F.C. Government Will Be Open Monday, Feb. 1
January 31, 2021The City of Falls Church government will be open as scheduled on Monday, February 1, according to an announcement late [...] -
F.C. Issues Emergency Snow Route List Effective 9 a.m. Sunday
January 31, 2021In response to the Winter Storm Warning issued by the National Weather Service, the City has declared a Snow Emergency starting at 9 a.m. on Sunday, January 31. This means that the Snow Emergency [...]
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Local Commentary
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Guest Commentary: Affordable Housing Isn’t a Handout, It’s a Necessity For Our City
February 1, 2021"The City of Falls Church is a unique jurisdiction whose residents represent the vibrant spectrum of life in Northern Virginia. [...] -
Haven’t Seen Anything Yet
January 29, 2021If you thought the City of Falls Church has undergone some extraordinary development in the last 20 years, you are right. [...] -
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church
January 29, 2021President Biden has made defeating the pandemic the priority goal in his new administration. That’s a heavy lift, especially as [...]
- Our Man in Arlington
- Guest Commentary: F.C.’s Tinner Hill Remains a Benchmark for Racial Progress
- Truth Has Won Out
National Commentary
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January 6: The Soul of Trump
January 28, 2021It must not get lost on us that January 6, 2021 was the very essence of [...] -
This Civil War, As Then
January 21, 2021When I am at a loss for words, I turn to our poet, Walt [...] -
The Devil May Care
January 14, 2021As the wide parameters of the treacherous event come to light, it seems that we are in store, as a nation, for a bumpy ride going [...]
Around Falls Church
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McLean Center Director George Sachs Set to Retire
January 26, 2021McLean Community Center (MCC) Executive Director George Sachs announced that he is retiring on Friday, May 7. The MCC Governing [...] -
Local Students Recognized For Academic Honors
January 22, 2021The following residents were recognized for achieving outstanding grade-point-averages for their respective universities for the [...] -
Cunningham Park Students Take ‘Trip’ To National Zoo
January 5, 2021The pandemic halted all field trips since mid-March, but kindergarten teachers at Cunningham Park Elementary got creative so [...]
- Last Week to Order Legacy Bricks at New School
- F.C. Ed. Foundation Thanks Mason Class of 2020
- Original Spot of F.C. High Earns Historical Marker
Sports
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High School Sports Make Their Return in F.C.
January 21, 2021School may not be face-to-face quite yet, but the return of high school sports a month ago have given students a much-anticipated [...] -
Figure Skaters Head into a Bubble for a Unique U.S. Championships
January 4, 2021The senior competition will begin on Jan. 14 and conclude on Jan. 17. Junior competition will take place on Jan. 20 and 21. There [...] -
Mustangs Lose State Tourney Opener in Overtime
March 12, 2020Mason clawed back into contention by tying the game at 41 and sending it into overtime, but the Mustangs never led during the [...]
- Mustangs Take Region B Title, Advance to States
- Girls Look for State Berth, Boys Postseason Suffers Early Exit
- Boys, Girls Swimming Finish 8th at State Tourney
Arts & Entertainment
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Press Pass: Lady Limbo
January 29, 2021For local acts that are still trying to find their groove in the region’s music scene, such as Lady Limbo, they couldn’t be [...] -
Falls Church Calendar: January 28 – February 3, 2021
January 28, 2021Local, virtual and live music events in and around the City of Falls Church for the week of January 28 – February 3, [...] -
Falls Church Calendar: January 21 – 27, 2021
January 21, 2021Local, virtual, theater and live music events in and around the City of Falls Church for the week of January 21 – 27, [...]
- Falls Church Calendar: January 14 – 20, 2021
- Falls Church Calendar: January 7 – 13, 2021
- Falls Church Calendar: December 31, 2020 – January 6, 2021
Podcasts
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News-Pod: Do Majorities Matter?
November 20, 2020If elected officials are going to invite people into "the room where it happens," they better be prepared to serve their [...] -
News-Pod: Will We Be Distiller-less? & Let’s Talk Equity in Education
November 13, 2020A quick episode for you guys this week since we only had the two stories to get through, but a special surprise makes a cameo [...] -
News-Pod: F.C. & National Elections Are All The Rage
November 6, 2020We talk the special election here in the City of Falls Church and talk about some of the takeaways from the national election [...] -
News-Pod: Election Lead Up, Stormwater Project Gets a Boost & Last Double-Feature for a Little While
October 30, 2020This week we’re talking about some of the lead-up to both the general election and Falls Church City Council’s special [...]
- News-Pod (Podcast): Why Affordable Housing + Brave Bros & Halloween Saved (!)
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