Best Of Falls Church 2020

Area Food Program Seeks Volunteers
January 25, 2021
Volunteers are being sought to help provide food support for the Fairfax County Region 2 Hypothermia Prevention Program operated by New Hope Housing. [...]
Necessity of Mudrooms Remains Even as Shape, Size & Features Continue to Evolve
January 22, 2021
Mudrooms are said to be disappearing. But builders, architects and real estate agents throughout the Washington, D.C. region don’t see it that [...]
Housing Market Ripe for 1st-Time Buyers, But Could Worsen Inequality
January 21, 2021
While some first-time buyers are well-positioned to break into notoriously competitive markets such as the Washington, D.C. region’s, those who’ve struggled financially thanks to the virus may [...]

Guest Commentary: F.C.’s Tinner Hill Remains a Benchmark for Racial Progress
January 25, 2021
“Falls Church’s Tinner Hill historic site provides hope and inspiration for that struggle and for its [...]
Truth Has Won Out
January 22, 2021
Inauguration Day 2017 signaled that a new would-be fascist regime was grounded in an outrageous repudiation of truth. It was the [...]
A Penny for Your Thoughts: News of Greater Falls Church
January 22, 2021
While the technical glitches may have been resolved, uncertainty in the registration process continues to vex the many older [...]

This Civil War, As Then
January 21, 2021
When I am at a loss for words, I turn to our poet, Walt [...]
The Devil May Care
January 14, 2021
As 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 [...]
Trumpian Cult Sociopathy
January 7, 2021
Events of the last few days have exposed more than ever before the Trump Movement’s total disdain for democracy, that is [...]

Local Students Recognized For Academic Honors
January 22, 2021
The 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, 2021
The 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
January 4, 2021
All orders are due by Thursday, Jan. [...]

High School Sports Make Their Return in F.C.
January 21, 2021
School 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, 2021
The 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, 2020
Mason clawed back into contention by tying the game at 41 and sending it into overtime, but the Mustangs never led during the [...]

Falls Church Calendar: January 21 – 27, 2021
January 21, 2021
Local, 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
January 14, 2021
Local, virtual and live music events in and around the City of Falls Church for the week of January 14 – 20, [...]
Falls Church Calendar: January 7 – 13, 2021
January 7, 2021
Local, virtual and live music events in and around the City of Falls Church for the week of January 7 – 13, [...]

News-Pod: Do Majorities Matter?
November 20, 2020
If 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, 2020
A 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, 2020
We 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, 2020
This week we’re talking about some of the lead-up to both the general election and Falls Church City Council’s special [...]