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In today's newsletter:

  • How much will Falls Church’s tiny tax cut really save you?
  • Meet the Falls Church senior spotlighted in UMW’s Class of 2026
  • How did Falls Church home prices rise despite massive federal layoffs?

Also on today's calendar: A Makers Matinee: Confections & Coffee and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why can't you play cards with pirates ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower in the a.m.; cloudy, with a high of 64 and low of 46 degrees.
  • Friday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 55.
  • Saturday: A couple of morning showers, with a high of 72 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Will a ‘Half Penny' Do? F.C. Council Vote Monday (fcnp.com) — Falls Church homeowners are set to see a small real estate tax rate cut, even as rising assessments push average annual bills above $12,000. City leaders are balancing strong economic growth with looming budget pressures, including a stalled West End development and aging infrastructure like the W. Broad and N. West signal arm, while keeping school funding commitments intact.    

• University of Mary Washington Class of 2026 senior spotlights (fredericksburg.com) — A Falls Church student is among the University of Mary Washington seniors being celebrated as the Class of 2026 prepares to graduate. Spanish and international affairs major Olivia-Lena De Veaux highlights how the close-knit campus community and study-abroad experiences helped her grow, offering a glimpse of what local students can expect from this nearby public university.    

• Did DOGE Cripple Northern Virginia's Housing Market? (arlingtonmagazine.com) — Falls Church’s housing market has stayed surprisingly resilient, with median single-family prices rising to about $1 million even as federal job cuts from DOGE ripple through Northern Virginia. The story explains how layoffs, interest rates, and broader economic uncertainty are affecting listings, days on market, and buyer behavior across Falls Church, Arlington, McLean, and nearby communities.    

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  • Tysons Library Book & Media Sale May 28-31, 2026 —Fairfax Library Advocate Read on Patch
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  • I saw my very first hummingbird today (Buckelew Dr.
    ) I’m glad I didn’t have my coffee cup in my hand He stayed at the feeder for quite sometime!! (Nextdoor Poplar Heights)
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    Our recycle bin was full last night so I asked two of our nice neighbors to put the rest in their bins and I saw that they both put loose paper and… (Nextdoor Little Falls)
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Tysons

  • Maggiano's to reopen this summer at Tysons Corner Center (insidenova.com)
  • Tysons commuters encouraged to cycle for National Bike Month - Tysons commuters encouraged to cycle for National Bike Month (ffxnow.com)
  • Developer proposes introducing housing, retail to Tysons Plaza office park - Developer proposes introducing housing, retail to Tysons Plaza office park (ffxnow.com)

McLean

  • McLean-Based KETTLER Names Tim Johnson Chief Investment Officer (patch.com)
  • 6 Ways To Celebrate Mother’s Day In McLean (patch.com)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because they are always sitting on the deck ? (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

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