Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 83 and low of 66 degrees.
Saturday: Less humid with some sun, temps: high: 86, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 70 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Interview: Shields Reflects on His Lengthy Tenure (fcnp.com) — Falls Church's longtime city manager Wyatt Shields is stepping down after 23 years, reflecting on water-service disputes, major school and infrastructure investments, and the city's push for walkable, community-focused development. He discusses challenges like affordable housing at Virginia Village, fiscal sustainability, and how resident-driven planning has shaped the city's confident approach to economic growth.
• Falls Church leaders consider new tax on commercial property (arlnow.com) — Falls Church officials are weighing a new surtax on commercial and industrial properties to fund transportation projects, which could shift some tax burden off homeowners. Council members are seeking more data and business feedback, while also considering whether to ask voters to approve a separate 1% sales tax increase for education and transportation.
• 8-26 South Run 2026 (milesplit.com) — Falls Church High School's boys cross-country team placed third at the South Run meet on August 26, with Rawson Barr leading the Jaguars in 21:14. Detailed times show a deep roster effort, as seven Falls Church runners scored and many more gained early-season race experience against Edison and Thomas Jefferson.
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What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Tysons Library Book & Media Sale Sept 10-13, 2026 —Fairfax Library Advocate Read on Patch
Tysons Library Book & Media Sale Sept 10-13, 2026 —Fairfax Library Advocate Read on Patch
Happy 11th Birthday to our Little Man! We adopted him when he was 8 weeks old. He is the sweetest boy! (Nextdoor Whittier Park)
Is anyone missing a chicken and a duck? Last seen on Graydon rd, right off of Barrett rd walking along the road. (Nextdoor Westlawn)
Savers | Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Falls Church. Apply here.
Chuy's posted a job opening for Janitor/Busser in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Falls Church here.
🗞 Nearby News
Tysons
Circus Vazquez extends run in Tysons through September 13 due to overwhelming demand (tysonstoday.com)
Australian police arrest two suspected TeamPCP members. (thecyberwire.com)
Sheeba, now open in Vienna, offers authentic introduction to Yemeni cuisine, owner says (ffxnow.com)
Arlington
Attorneys Seek Criminal Investigation of ICE Officers in Arlington Injury Case of José Mejía Hernandez (fcnp.com)
McLean
Worker Rescued From Disabled Bucket Truck Above Route 267 Ramp In McLean (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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