Friday: Very warm with some sun, with a high of 88 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Saturday: Cooler; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 65, low: 57.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, rain possible, with a high of 62 and low of 56 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Best Buns Bakery & Burgers Opens New Falls Church Location (patch.com) — Falls Church residents now have a new all-day hangout as Best Buns Bakery & Burgers opens at the West Falls development, right next to Meridian High School. The spot offers breakfast through dinner, a rooftop bar with full menu service, validated garage parking, and easy access from the West Falls Church Metro, adding another local option for students, commuters, and neighborhood families.
• F.C. Council Advances Virginia Village Redevelopment (fcnp.com) — Falls Church City Council has advanced zoning changes for the Virginia Village affordable housing redevelopment and adopted a new tenant relocation policy that will shape how displaced residents return to units. Council also discussed a Pilates studio at Broad and Washington, library achievements, towing and privacy concerns, school-area safety, and upcoming work on the Sherrow Avenue Bridge, all with direct implications for daily life in the Little City.
• These Are The Best School Districts In VA, New Ranking Says (patch.com) — Falls Church City Public Schools have been named the best school district in Virginia for 2027 by education ranking service Niche, earning an overall A+ and top marks in academics and college prep. The district also ranks third-best in the state for teaching and 196th nationally, giving Falls Church families strong bragging rights and useful context as they consider local education options.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Give Kids the Gift of New Socks for Colder Weather —Jerilyn Woelfel Read on Patch
"Flow" Brings Color, Movement, and Energy to Falls Church Arts —Susan Hillson Read on Patch
Dearest Dog and Cat volunteers, vets, animals activists: I'm thinking, even though I'm now a retired person, but always teaching children/adults how to write during my private writing moments, I want to ask… (Nextdoor Winter Hill)
Update: Pet Reunited A cat who went missing in Alexandria, VA, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 days, 10 hours. Message from Finder: "This cat is so… (Nextdoor The Cove & The Yacht Club)
Giant Food posted a job opening for PT Service Clerk - Florist - 0780 in Falls Church. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
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Tysons apartment costs rise, other areas of county see drop in new data (ffxnow.com)
Vienna
Reston Native Brings World's Oldest A Cappella Group To Perform In NoVA This Fall (patch.com)
Fairfax County Public Schools Makes Calendar Change Affecting Eid al-Fitr Holiday Observance (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!