What’s your favorite part of the Fourth of July? www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-school-m... #fourthofjuly #sparklers #oldschool #fallschurchcity #cityoffallschurch #julyfourth #thelittlecity #summertime #nostalgia #independenceday #smalltown
Old School: May the Fourth Be with You
I’d like to say I loved the 4th of July as a kid because I was a patriot at heart and revered the significance of the occasion. Not so. I loved it because it was exciting and held a touch of danger. O...
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July 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Weekend Buzz: Aug. 27, 2025
This Labor Day weekend is packed with fun and stimulating activities. We've got a variety of ways to celebrate, special activities for kids and families (including chicken feeding!), wholesome-ass out...
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August 27, 2025 at 7:23 PM
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Will U B there? www.fallschurchindependent.com/city-to-unve... #LOVE #LoveCFC ##LoveVA #DEI #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #fallschurchva #northernvirginia #virginiaisforlovers #sculpture #cityhall
City to Unveil New LOVE Letters Sculpture
The City of Falls Church will unveil a new, life-sized LOVE Letters Installation on Wednesday, October 22, at 9:30 a.m. at 300 Park Ave. between...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Where was your favorite spot for a summer swim? www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-school-t... #fallschurchva #arlingtonva #cityoffallschurch #summertime #swimming #thelittlecity #nostalgia #beach #fun #oldschool
Old School: The Beach
....In land-locked Middle America, going to “the beach” meant a trip to our town’s swimming pool — Rainbow Beach. That was my summer hangout....
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August 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Guess why we’re celebrating ! www.fallschurchindependent.com/celebrating-... #localnews #fallschurchva #hyperlocal #cityoffallschurch #thelittlecity #northernvirginia #journalism #reporting #fallschurchcity
Celebrating Our First 100
Celebrating our 100th story with a glance back at articles showcasing our commitment to in-depth news and analysis...
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December 13, 2024 at 8:19 PM
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What are your memories of the first days of school? www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-scho-4/ #nostalgia #school #backtoschool #schoolstore #fallschurchcity #cityoffallschurch #thelittlecity #northernvirginia #memories #kids #friends #crayola #fallschurchva
Old School: Fall-ing in Place
... in September, my “fancy” turns to the classroom, with happy memories. Call me crazy, but I liked school. It was a reunion with friends I hadn’t seen all summer....
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September 19, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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What’s in today’s F.C. Bulletin? www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-bulletin... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #realestate #localnews #thelittlecity #nokings #localgovernment #music #littlecityconcerts
F.C. Bulletin: Nov. Council Races; Letters; Little City Concerts; 3coFest
How would you like the City Council to look this fall? In this November's city-wide elections, four City Council seats are currently open and the City's Elections Office has confirmed "there will be s...
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June 25, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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Meet Anne Sherwood, candidate for reelection to the FCC School Board! www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-c-school... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #northernvirginia #local #education #schoolboard #students #AI #schools #publicschools #DEI #neurodiversity
F.C.C. School Board Member Sherwood Launches Re-Election Bid
From the Cherry Hill Park pavilion this past Sunday, Aug. 24, Falls Church City School Board member Anne Sherwood launched her campaign for re-election to the Board in the upcoming Nov. 4 City electio...
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August 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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What’s in today’s FC Bulletin? www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-bulletin... #fallschurchcity #cityoffallschurch #thelittlecity #hyperlocal #learningquest #toynest #hamilton #foundersrow #fallschurchva #northernvirginia #mahjong
F.C. Bulletin: Foodie Trek II; New Mahjong Biz.; City to Laud 'Culture of Repair;' Paragon's G-Parents' Day
Attention all Food Trekkies! Keep those discerning palettes cleansed! On the heels of this summer's first Greater Falls Church Foodie Trek, July 1 to Aug. 31, now comes the Second Greater Falls Church...
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September 3, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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How might the City’s curbside services change? www.fallschurchindependent.com/curbside-ser... #localnews #fallschurchcity #cityoffallschurch #climate #recycling #composting #thelittlecity #northernvirginia #citygovernment
Curbside Services: City Task Force Mulls Expansion, Equity Improvements
In any city, large or small, residents tend to look to their curbsides to measure the competence of their city government. After all, what better yardstick can there be than whether your trash and rec...
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July 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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What’s your favorite way to cool off? www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-scho-2/ #kidsplay #summertime #coolingoff #sprinklers #nostalgia #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #thelittlecity #norfhernvirginia #beattheheat #oldschool #freerange
Old School: Sprinkles
Remember those still summer days which felt like God was holding his breath, and the earth felt on fire? Those were the days, back in that river basin climate of southern Indiana, when one of the neig...
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July 18, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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The Democratic ticket visits Eden Center! www.fallschurchindependent.com/va-democrati... #fallschurchcity #edencenter #cityoffallschurch #thelittlecity #spanberger #virginia #localnews #hyperlocal #democratic #diversity #northervirginia #fallschurchva
Va. Democratic Ticket Tours Eden Center Ahead of Nov. 4 Statewide Elections
....The spectators had come to see Abigail Spanberger, Ghazala Hashmi, and Jay Jones – the slate of Democratic nominees running for, respectively, Virginia Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Attorney ...
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July 2, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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How many gizmos and gadgets have you bought there? www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-school-7/ #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #northernvirginia #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #grocerystore #shopping #gadgets #aisles #retail #humor #nostalgia
Old School: Food for Thought
I should say I enjoy the fresh produce section the best, since that’s where all the healthy food lives. But, for it to make me healthy, I must EAT it first. Actually my favorite browsing area is the B...
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October 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Our interview with FCCPS’s new Superintendent, Dr. Terry J. Dade! www.fallschurchindependent.com/fccps-new-sc... #cityoffallschurch #fccps #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #northernvirginia #fallschurchva #schools #education #leadership #ai #IB #publicschools #excellence #dei
FCCPS: New School Superintendent Dade Discusses Leadership, Priorities as School Year Begins Aug. 18
....The Falls Church Independent wanted to interview Dr. Dade to learn about his educational philosophy and leadership approach and to find out what sorts of plans and priorities he might be formulati...
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August 4, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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It’s official! www.fallschurchindependent.com/paragon-thea... #movies #cinema #movietheaters #ParagonTheaters #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #arts #entertainment #careerfair
Paragon Theaters at Founders Row Hosting Career Fair, April 26; Opening May 22 with 2 Blockbuster Films
... The new 7-screen, 600+ seat, Paragon Theaters at 112 Founders Ave. will be hosting a Career Fair April 26 and officially “opening to the public” with two Memorial Day blockbuster film screenings –...
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April 22, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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Celebrate Small Biz Saturday with a Weekend Passport! www.fallschurchindependent.com/smallbusines... #smallbusinesssaturday #fallschurchva #arlingtonva #cityoffallschurch #bookstore #shopsmall #localbusiness #northernvirginia #sbs #thelittlecity #holidayshopping
Small Business Saturday, Nov. 30: Celebrate with a 'Weekend Passport' for Arlington, Falls Church
Shopping Passport Offers Residents Chances to Win Prizes, Discover Unique Shops and Restaurants, and Support Local Businesses -- November 30 is Small Business Saturday 2024, a day to celebrate and sup...
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November 25, 2024 at 8:05 PM
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Here’s the Opening Schedule for Paragon Theaters at Founders Row! www.fallschurchindependent.com/paragon-thea... #fallschurchcity #cityoffallschurch #cinema #movies #FoundersRow #thelittlecity #paragontheaters
Paragon Theaters at Founders Row Lock-in Opening Dates
Have you been wondering why the Paragon Theaters at Founders Row haven't opened yet?
Well, now they've "locked in" their final opening date – Friday, June 13, for their first "Sneak Preview Days," and...
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May 30, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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What were your favorite amusement park rides? www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-school-5/ #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #oldschool #summer #fun #kids #memories #nostalgia #amusementparks #rollercoasters #northernvirginia #vincennes #goats #summertime
Old School: Riders’ Delight
....the young crowd was Uncle John’s Kiddieland. Located at the edge of town, it was owned and operated by a local family who once owned a small carnival....
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August 15, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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What makes this candidate unique? www.fallschurchindependent.com/city-council... #fallschurchcity #cityoffallschurch #thelittlecity #northernvirginia #fallschurchva #cityhall #nov4elections
City Council Candidate Brian Pendleton’s Unique Qualifications, Proposals
An interview with Brian Pendleton, non-incumbent candidate for Falls Church City Council in the Nov. 4 elections.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Weekend Buzz: June 18, 2025
Plenty to do around town in the next few days! This week, we have an authors talk, local music, theater, visual arts, comedy, sunset cinema, gardening and even an International Chocolate Tour on Embas...
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June 26, 2025 at 9:11 PM
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What does Mayor Hardi think about what’s going on in D.C. right now? www.fallschurchindependent.com/mayor-hardi-... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #northernvirginia #localgov #localbusiness #policing #DMV #Trump #employment #protests #lettyhardi #washingtondc #economicstatistics
Mayor Hardi Discusses D.C. Federal Policing, Trump Admin.’s Recent Impacts on Fall Church
They may seem far removed from the City of Falls Church, but recent decisions from the White House are impacting the governance of the City of Falls Church, Mayor Letty Hardi told us Aug. 16.
At an ...
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August 21, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Weekend Buzz: May 22, 2025
Summer's near as Memorial Day Weekend is upon us. To honor Memorial Day, we have events in Falls Church City and the nation's capital. WorldPride DC is off and running. New productions hit the stage w...
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May 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Ever played with nature’s jewelry? www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-schoo/ #fallschurchcity #northernvirginia #thelittlecity #cityoffallschurch #kids #nostalgia #nature
Old School: Nature’s Jewelry
...I knew almost nothing about the southern states, except in the summertime, they are hot as the hood of a souped-up Chevy after a drag race...
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May 9, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Meet Kathleen Tysse, candidate for re-election to the FCC School Board! www.fallschurchindependent.com/fcc-school-b... #schools #fallschurchcity #teaching #cityoffallschurch #thelittlecity #northernvirginia #fallschurchva #education #AI #schoolsecurity #hyperlocal
FCC School Board Vice Chair Kathleen Tysse’s 2025 Re-Election Campaign
Kathleen Tysse – Vice Chair of the Falls Church City School Board, former elementary school teacher with an Education Masters from U.V.A., and mom to four students in the City’s public schools – is ru...
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October 2, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Weekend Buzz: June 12, 2025
Celebrate Juneteenth!
Juneteenth Celebration
Join the Tinner Hill Heritage Foundation for a free Juneteenth Celebration from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, at 106 Tinner Hill Rd.
T...
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June 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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