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In today's newsletter:

  • Who is the parks chief set to become Falls Church's manager?
  • How is Falls Church's Target changing its grocery aisles?
  • What really happened during the ICE gunpoint stop in Falls Church?

Also on today's calendar: We are Hiring! Caregivers, Med Techs, Servers, Cooks, Dishwashers, Housekeepers and Concierge and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the Buffalo say when his son left? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Partly sunny and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 82, low: 59.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Seth Hendler-Voss will leave the parks for an office in the city (potomaclocal.com) — Falls Church is poised to appoint Seth Hendler-Voss as its next city manager, with a City Council vote set for Monday evening at City Hall. Residents are invited to attend the special session and reception as the city transitions from longtime manager Wyatt Shields after a five-month national search.
   

• Target bets shoppers want to buy trendy snacks and drinks in grocery revamp (inquirer.com) — Shoppers at the Falls Church Target are seeing expanded grocery aisles featuring more trendy snacks, Asian noodles, and fresh items as part of a nationwide revamp aimed at boosting sales. The chain is betting that curated, buzzworthy foods will draw more grocery trips even as rivals focus on lower prices. Some customers welcome the new options, while others still find selection and value lacking for full weekly shopping.
   

• Democrats Demand ICE Civil Rights Probe After Gun Incident (conservativejournalreview.com) — A recent confrontation between an ICE officer and a Virginia woman in a Falls Church business complex has prompted several House Democrats to seek a federal civil rights investigation. The piece details competing accounts of the gunpoint stop, raises questions about ICE conduct and DHS messaging, and critiques Democratic lawmakers' broader push against immigration enforcement practices.
   

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Tysons

  • Wyclef Jean coming to Tysons this fall for Fairfax Symphony concert (ffxnow.com)
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Arlington

  • After 130 years, Arlington neighborhood bids farewell to episcopal church (wtop.com)

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