Falls Church Library Weekend Hours To Get Boost

Mary Riley Styles Public Library is planning to add an additional hour on each weekend day with funding from the city government budget.

Fatal Police Shooting, Gun Sale Ban Out, Dementia Death: Top VA News

Top VA news includes COVID emergency ends, Yellow Line Metro returns, business relief misuse, and charges in man with dementia's death.

Culmore Community Day Celebrates Diversity, Promotes Community Safety

While "Safety: A Community Responsibility" was the theme, Culmore Community Day also featured live entertainment, games and free books.

New Fairfax County Park Features Pickleball Courts, Community Gardens

The new Hogge Park in Bailey's Crossroads features a playground, pickleball and basketball courts, a picnic pavilion, and community gardens.

120 MPH Crash, 50 Guns Stolen, Child Abduction At Mall: Top VA News

Top VA news includes child abduction at mall, another IKEA small format store planned, and over 50 guns stolen from gun store.

ST Engineering iDirect Sponsors Food Collection for 41 Schools

Employees join Food For Neighbors to sort over 20,000 pounds of food and toiletries.

Eden Center Improvements Reflect Vietnamese Community Feedback

A neighborhood development plan focused on the Eden Center returns for city review after incorporating some Vietnamese community feedback.

VA Ranks 13th In New 'Best States' List From U.S. News: See Details

The U.S. News & World Report ranking evaluates each state’s health care, economy, education system and more. Here's how Virginia fared.

Turtle Trafficking, Store Closing Sales, Helicopter Noise: Top VA News

Top VA news includes new jury sought for fatal police shooting, future airport dining options and 8-year-old organ donor gets hero walk.

Falls Church Named Second Best Suburb For City-Like Living In U.S.

Residents in Falls Church can get a balance between urban and suburban living, one of the best in the US, says a ranking from StorageCafe.

Polling Place, Ward Boundary Changes Proposed In Falls Church

The city is proposing changes to boundaries of two wards and removing Falls Green Apartments as a polling place.

Falls Church Population Rebounds Slightly After Pandemic Drop

Census population estimates show Falls Church lost population since 2020, similar to surrounding counties.

Bloomaroo, Dog Fest, Manassas 150th Birthday: NoVA, DC Weekend Events

As April arrives in Northern Virginia and DC, the weekend brings cherry blossom wine and beer events, Cherokee Days Festival​ and egg hunts.

Vietnamese Community Worried About Eden Center's Preservation

As Falls Church reaches out on its redevelopment plan, the Vietnamese community seeks to protect its legacy at the Eden Center.

Cherry Blossom Festival, St. Patrick's Day: NoVA, DC Weekend Events

St. Patrick's Day parties, the National Cherry Blossom Festival, Super Pet Expo and more are planned for this weekend in Northern Virginia.

No Exotic Pets, Police Shooting Review, First Buc-ee's: Top VA News

Top VA news includes Missing Middle Plan advances, meningococcal disease deaths, county board considers raising its pay.

🌱 Man Arrested Trying To Rob Gun Armory + Falls Church School Budget

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🌱 Increased Budget For Falls Church Schools + Candytopia At Mall

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🌱 Broadway Actress Visits Marshal High + Big DC Real Estate Merger

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Senior Housing In Seven Corners Gains Fairfax County Approval

A senior independent living community adjacent to a church in the Seven Corners area gained a key approval from the Board of Supervisors.

🌱 Falls Church Property Values Increase + New Senior Living Project

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🌱 T-Zone Proposal Heads To City Council + Spring Water Flushing

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🌱 Arlington School District + Lincoln Memorial Project Finally Begins

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$50K Powerball Winning Ticket Bought At 7-Eleven In Falls Church Area

A $50,000 winning ticket in Monday’s Powerball drawing was bought at a 7-Eleven in the Falls Church area, according to the Virginia Lottery.

Girl Scout Cookie Mania: Where To Find Stands Around Falls Church

Girl Scout cookie season is here. Here's where you can get boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas and other cookies from stands.

Ice-Stravaganza, Chocolate Festival, Shopping: NoVA, DC Weekend Events

This weekend brings a two-day warehouse sale, Lunar New Year events, an ice-sculpting festival, a Travel & Adventure Show and more.

Patch Needs You Falls Church! Become A Newsletter Curator

Are you proud of your community? Does sharing the inside scoop with others bring you satisfaction? Then apply to be a newsletter curator!

Ice Fest, Chocolate Festival, Jurassic Quest: NoVA, DC Weekend Events

This weekend brings Lunar New Year events, McLean Chocolate Festival, Village at Leesburg Ice Fest and more events in Northern VA and DC.

TikTok Car Thefts, Snow Drought, Missing Middle Housing: Top VA News

Top VA news includes accused first-grade shooter's family, Sen. Tim Kaine seeks re-election, "snow drought," and record gun seizures by TSA.

Improvement Vision Being Created For East End Of Falls Church

Preservation and enhancement of the Eden Center is part of a draft vision plan being developed by the City of Falls Church.

2 Teens Die In Crash, Virtual Learning Snow Day, Dog Flu: Top VA News

Top VA news includes 6-year-old shoots teacher, Bed, Bath & Beyond closures, virtual snow days + commended student investigation at schools.

Affordable Teacher Units Extended For 10 Years In Falls Church

Nine rental units at the Read building in Falls Church will continue to be affordable as teacher workforce units.

20 MPH Speed Limit, Plastic Bag Tax: Top Falls Church News Of 2022

A mixed-use development broke ground. New restaurants opened. A new school calendar policy was approved. Here's the top news of 2022.

Christmas Illuminations, Santa Stampede, ZooLights: NoVA This Weekend

The Winter Lantern Festival opening​, Chanukah On Ice, and Procrastinator's Holiday Market​ are among the DC, NoVA weekend event highlights.

Christmas Parade, Holiday Markets, Home Tour: NoVA, DC Weekend Events

This weekend's event lineup includes various holiday markets, ongoing holiday lights, a Candy Cane Bar Crawl and more.

Falls Church Barbershop Owner Provides Haircuts To Homeless

Dustin Foley of The Neighborhood Barbershop was recognized for offering haircuts at homeless shelters.

Walmart Mass Shooting, Bezos $2.5M Grant, Best New Eatery: Top VA News

Top VA news includes UVA/VA Tech football game canceled, Thurgood Marshall's widow dies, Thanksgiving fire, and Santa train tickets.

Commanders Buyers, 66 Express Lanes Open, Election Wrap: Top VA News

Top VA news includes local and congressional election results, explosion involving little library and 2-year-old's injury from shooting gun.

Falls Church Veteran Helped By Critical Home Repairs From Volunteers

Volunteers are making home repairs to the home of a U.S. Army veteran and his wife, helping to make the home more accessible.

Falls Church Athlete Shines In Academics, Helps PTSA

We all know athletes who shine whether they’re competing or not. Let's help share these amazing stories!