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Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Preservation Biscuit Co. closes and Harvey's is sold in Falls Church (arlnow.com) — Falls Church diners are seeing big changes, with Preservation Biscuit Company closing after five and a half years on E. Fairfax Street and Harvey's on W. Broad Street sold to new owners who plan to keep it running. Regulars, neighboring businesses, and Ireland's Four Provinces are reflecting on how these spots helped shape the city's restaurant community and urging continued support for local eateries.
2. 10 counties where American household income runs highest (qz.com) — Falls Church ranks among the nation's top jurisdictions for median household income, with many residents commuting via Route 7 and nearby Metro stations to high-paying federal, legal, and consulting jobs. The city's small size, strong independent school system, and limited housing supply push home prices sharply higher and keep demand intense. For locals, it explains why property values, taxes, and redevelopment pressures feel so intense.
3. Fairfax, regional leaders eager to turn Route 7 bus rapid transit from plan to reality (ffxnow.com) — Falls Church leaders are helping shape a proposed bus rapid transit line along Route 7 that would link Tysons to Alexandria and run through the city. Regional officials are finalizing studies, debating funding, and even brainstorming a catchy brand as they push to speed up construction. For Falls Church residents, the project could eventually mean faster, more reliable transit options on Leesburg Pike.
4. ANG medical officer earns second star, strengthening Total Force integration (af.mil) — A senior Air National Guard medical officer was promoted to major general during a ceremony at the Defense Health Headquarters in Falls Church, highlighting the city's role as a hub for top-level military medicine. The story traces his unconventional path from food service specialist to flight surgeon and senior leader. Residents may appreciate how a local federal campus anchors nationally important health and readiness work.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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