How Falls Church’s landslide vote helped decide Virginia’s redistricting future
Also on today's calendar: Spring Book Sale at George Mason Regional Library and 17 more events.
And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Cindy W.!
Today's riddle: What do you call a polar bear in the jungle ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Thursday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.
Friday: Some sun, warm; a p.m. shower, temps: high: 81, low: 55.
Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 49 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Virginia Approves Redistricting Referendum (fcnp.com) — Falls Church voters backed Virginia’s redistricting referendum by roughly a five-to-one margin, one of the strongest “yes” showings in the state. That overwhelming support helped push the measure to statewide approval, shifting map-drawing power back to the General Assembly through 2030 and underscoring Northern Virginia’s growing influence in high-stakes political decisions.
📣 Falls Church Shout Outs!
🌟 The Falls Church Concert Band concert at Goodwin House Alexandria brought tears to the eyes of listeners. Descriptions included awesome, professional, outstanding, memorable, inspiring and fun. —Cindy W.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Assistance League Continues Active Support For Local Children —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
Merica House has a vacancy! Merica House has been open for 30 years. These 2 adjoining apartments are home to 3 women and 1 man with a variety of severe physical disabilities… (Nextdoor Skyline Plaza)
Looking to build a medium sized composite deck on a newly constructed home. Any recommendations for a vendor that will provide a fair price and timely completion? (Nextdoor Pimmit Hills)
LongHorn Steakhouse posted a job opening for Line Cook in Falls Church. Apply here.
Arlington County, VA posted a job opening for Summer Camp Teen Ceramics, Jewelry & Woodworking - Instructor II/III in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Falls Church here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tysons
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Arlington
Arlington gymnastics program saved after budget fight (fox5dc.com)
McLean
How McLean Precincts Voted In 2026 Redistricting Special Election (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: LOST (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!