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Greetings Falls Church! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Seven Corners water tank could affect Falls Church
  • See how Falls Church runners fared at the Third Battle Invitational

Also on today's calendar: Registration is Open - JSSA Northern Virginia, MD Virtual 50+ Employment Expo and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 67 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Monday: Warmer; a morning shower, temps: high: 76, low: 54.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Planning Commission approves Seven Corners water tank (annandaletoday.com) — A major new water tank approved for Seven Corners will eventually replace an aging facility once owned by the City of Falls Church, improving water pressure and fire protection for parts of Falls Church, Bailey's Crossroads, Arlington, and Seven Corners. Construction will start in 2027, but a dozen apartments must be demolished, and Fairfax Water has pledged relocation assistance and housing support for affected families.
   

• Third Battle Invitational 2026 (milesplit.com) — Local runners from Falls Church High School turned in solid performances at the Third Battle Invitational, with several athletes placing well in the boys' JV and varsity races and the girls' JV and varsity fields. The massive meet drew teams from across Virginia and nearby states, giving Falls Church competitors a fast course, deep competition, and a clear benchmark heading into the heart of the cross-country season.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good news!
    My heart goes out to the other lost cats and their owners in the area. However, my cat, Yeto, has been found! A little dirty and a little jumpy, but… (Nextdoor North Seven Corners)
  • Does anyone know if Amazon or other companies are using drones to deliver to neighborhoods in the DC area?
    See end of this article for what's happening in Dallas: https://labornotes.org/2026/10/amazon-package-drivers-rev-organizing-become-direct-employees … (Nextdoor Poplar Heights)
  • Gap posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate, Full Time - Crossroads at Baileys in Falls Church. Apply here.
  • SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Stocking/Shelving Merchandiser in Arlington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Falls Church here.

🗞 Nearby News

Tysons

  • Nuveen Sells Renovated Tysons Office Tower to Onward Investors (realtytoday.com)
  • Ernst & Young Wins $455M DFAS Contract for Navy and Marine Corps Financial Audits (envzone.com)
  • Developer submits plans to build fuel cell-powered data center in Chantilly (ffxnow.com)

Arlington

  • Arlington Restaurant Week Returns Oct. 12 With 70+ Restaurants Near Alexandria, VA (thezebra.org)

Ok Falls Church! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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