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Falls Church Top News: Mary Riley Styles Library Ribbon Cutting

Check out the latest about the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the expanded Mary Riley Styles library and other upcoming events.

Mary Riley Styles Public Library returns to 120 N. Virginia Avenue with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Sept. 10.
Mary Riley Styles Public Library returns to 120 N. Virginia Avenue with a ribbon cutting on Friday, Sept. 10. (Emily Leayman/Patch)

Happy Friday, Falls Church! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.


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First, today's weather:

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Clear throughout the day. High: 76 Low: 57.


Here are the top stories in Falls Church today:

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  1. Tori McKinney Received “Shout Out” Award from the Falls Church Citizens for a Better City (Falls Church News Press)
  2. From the Front Row: Delegate Kaye Kory’s Richmond Report (Falls Church News Press)
  3. 5 Things About Pumpkins Before Visiting Patches Near Falls Church (Falls Church Patch)
  4. Fairfax deer-culling efforts to resume (Inside NoVA)
  5. Fairfax County police charge son with murder of father (FOX 5 DC)
  6. Teenage Son Charged In Killing Of Father At Fairfax County Home (Patch)
  7. 17th Annual FCEF Run for the Schools this Sunday, Sept. 12 (Falls Church News Press)

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Today in Falls Church:

  • Mary Riley Styles Public Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony (10:00 AM)

Falls Church Patch Notebook

  • Mosaic: "Have you checked out Bloomie's yet? Now's the time! Make your way down to Bloomie's, where you can find curated items, personalized service, and your favorite labels! 🛍 While you're at it, don't miss out on delicious and refreshi..." (Instagram)
  • Mosaic: "Bacon Cheeseburger Empanadas Join us at @tedsbulletin for brunch, as we devour every last bit of these delicious Bacon Cheeseburger Empanadas Head to the link in our bio to reserve your brunch date! #MosaicDistrict . . . . #FXV..." (Instagram)
  • Mosaic: "Just a few more days left to BOOGIE As we wrap up our Summer of Love at Mosaic Skateland, we're reflecting on what a beautiful summer it's been with you all! Thank you for joining us for a summer of skating, dancing and memories ..." (Instagram)
  • Falls Church City Schools: "Building Reading Stamina in 2nd Grade In Ms. Manalac's 2nd grade class, students are working on building their reading stamina. The ability to focus and read independently for longer periods of time can be hard at this age because stude..." (Instagram)
  • Rotary Club of Falls Church: "All welcome Sept. 16 at 6 pm special time for our 2021 COVID-19 Community Update -- Virtual Town Hall with Inova Health System leaders. Details and zoom link --> https://fallschurchrotary.org/Stories/covid-19-update-community-town-hall-2021" (Facebook)

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Mark Hand

Mark Hand covers Virginia for Patch.com. Don't hesitate to reach out to him at mark.hand@patch.com with story ideas or news tips.

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