Falls Church Top News: Vaccination Policy, Crossing Guard Retires

Let's get you started this Thursday with some good news. There's no rain in the forecast. After severe storms Tuesday night, Falls Church didn't experience any additional severe weather from the remnants of Hurricane Ida during the day on Wednesday.

Here is today's forecast: Clear throughout the day. High: 77 Low: 56.

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Here are the top stories in Falls Church today:

1. Mandatory Vaccination Policy For City Employees (Falls Church News Press)
2. Crossing Guard Retires After 50 Years Serving Falls Church (Patch)
3. Falls Church Seeks Public Input On Where To Plant 30 New Trees (Tysons Reporter)
4. Wolf Trap, Signature Theatre present Brian Stokes Mitchell, Renée Elise Goldsberry (WTOP)
5. Ireland's Four Provinces Becomes Guinness Perfect Pint Certified (Falls Church News Press)
6. Best Pumpkin Patches Near Falls Church (Patch)
7. Meet Captain Sean Evans Of Fire Station 18, Jefferson (Fairfax County Fire/Rescue)
8. Rape Charges Filed Against Falls Church Man By Arlington Police (Patch)

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Today in Falls Church

• End of Summer Social at The Farm Brewery at Broad Run (2:30 p.m.)
• Live Pub Trivia at Solace Outpost (7 p.m.)

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Falls Church Patch Notebook

• Mosaic: "INCOMING WINE DELIVERY Need wine fast? @swirlandsip offers free same-day local delivery to all addresses within 5 miles of Mosaic District! Place your order at the link in our bio. : @swirlandsip #MosaicDistrict . . . . #FXVA..." (Instagram)
• Falls Church City Schools: "First Grade Brown Bag Introductions In Ms. Noble's class, first graders get to know their classmates by sharing a few special items from home in Brown Bag Introductions. This is a great way for students to learn about each other, other ..." (Instagram)

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Events:

• Middle Eastern Food Festival (September 4)
• Silver and Brass Restoration Services: Monday, Labor Day 10-2 (September 6)
• Free Movie Monday This Labor Day (September 6)
• Online High Holidays Services with Reston Shoreshim (September 6)
• Online Estate Auction, White House Furniture Restorer, Pierre Bartet (September 15)
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• A "New Hope" For NOVA Students: "Let the Force be With You" (Details)
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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.