The Falls Church Independent

The Falls Church Independent

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Fresh news, insights and analysis — with an independent streak — in and around Falls Church, Virginia.

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How should parents approach AI to support their kids’ learning? www.fallschurchindependent.com/raising-thin... #AI #education #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity

fallschurchindependent.comRaising Thinkers in the AI Age: Are We Making Learning Too Easy?....With generative artificial intelligence, children no longer have to search for information in the traditional sense. They can simply ask a question, often in the same language they would use when ...
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New Va. de-regulatory law allows cottage businesses to thrive! www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-farmers-... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #localbusiness #farmersmarket

fallschurchindependent.comF.C. Farmers Market a Showcase for Home Kitchen Food VendingStop by the Falls Church Farmers Market on any given Saturday morning and you’ll find plenty of opportunities to discover new local kitchen-made, cottage food offerings – from freshly prepared breads,...
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What made this event so moving? www.fallschurchindependent.com/city-holds-d... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchva #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #democracy

fallschurchindependent.comCity Holds ‘Demystifying Democracy’ Panel Discussion for America’s 250th....The City hosted a “Demystifying Democracy” panel discussion and workshop at Mary Riley Styles Public Library (MRSPL) on Saturday, Sept. 26, with a strong turnout of over 40 participants, nearly ha...
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How has Cheese Cartel launched so successfully? www.fallschurchindependent.com/local-busine... #wineandcheese #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity

fallschurchindependent.comLocal Business: ‘Cheese Cartel’ Launches Successfully on Broad Street....Giving in to Cheese Cartel’s gravitational pull on Broad Street, The Falls Church Independent also popped in recently to meet the shop’s founder, Alyssa Romashko..... And we came away impressed wi...
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Great advice to parents from Dr. Sparrow! www.fallschurchindependent.com/the-struggle... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #education #parenting

fallschurchindependent.comThe Struggle Before the Grade: How Parents Can Know When to Ask for HelpMost parents don't need to be convinced to care about their child’s education. They already do. The harder part is knowing what to pay attention to, what the information coming home from school actual...
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485-mile relay runs through Falls Church on way to Ground Zero! www.fallschurchindependent.com/honoring-sep... #sept11 #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchva #thelittlecity #otrc #neverforget

fallschurchindependent.comHonoring Sept. 11: Old Town Run Club's 485-Mile Relay Visits F.C.'s Dogwood TavernCity of Falls Church, Sept. 6 – At half past seven in the evening, everyone near the 100th block of W. Broad Street was greeted with the site of police escorting a dozen approaching runners carrying U...
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Great advice for how to start off the school year! www.fallschurchindependent.com/before-there... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #parenting

fallschurchindependent.comBefore There’s a Problem, Start the School Year with a Simple Email....I encourage parents to .... send their child’s teacher a brief introduction email. This is not an email requesting a conference or outlining a list of concerns. Instead, it is a short message that...
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Such a moving and inspiring visit! www.fallschurchindependent.com/tears-on-the... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #exceptionality #disabilities #education #summercamp

fallschurchindependent.comTears on The Last Day of Summer Camp: ‘A Purposeful Day’ in ActionI was so moved by my visit to Falls Church Presbyterian Church, Friday, July 31, for the last day of “Summer’s Best Week Camp,” held by local nonprofit human services organization ‘A Purposeful Day’ (...
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What makes The Reserve unique? www.fallschurchindependent.com/west-falls-t... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #fallschurchva #seniorliving #westfalls

fallschurchindependent.comWest Falls: ‘The Reserve’ to Occupy City’s Tallest Building; What’s Unique about Their Senior Living Model?Within the West Falls development, the tallest building in the Little City – at 15 stories – is slated to open by the spring of 2027. Custom designed as a luxury senior living community by Denver-base...
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Ever been on the Hedonic Treadmill? www.fallschurchindependent.com/dr-rachel-av... #psychology #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #eudaemonic #happiness #fulfillment

fallschurchindependent.comDr. Rachel: Avoiding the Hedonic Treadmill....In contemporary psychology, however, this way of being can lead to what's termed the Hedonic Treadmill. If you haven't heard the term, it’s essentially what Bette Midler perceives Goldie Hawn doin...
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Ever wondered? www.fallschurchindependent.com/what-explain... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #fallschurchva #coverbands #tributebands #nirvana #livemusic #1990s

fallschurchindependent.comWhat Explains the Rise of Cover Bands in Falls Church?By Annabel Taylor,  Sporting a head of long, tousled hair and a flannel shirt, a grungy figure shreds his guitar to the ‘90s alternative-rock hit “Come As You Are” on the stage of The State Theatre i...
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What was the Falls Church Civic Jam all about? www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-civic-ja... #semiquincentennial #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #community #fallschurchva

fallschurchindependent.comF.C. 'Civic Jam' Spotlights Community Groups to Celebrate Nation’s 250thOn a beautiful summer Friday evening, July 24, the City of Falls Church put on its first-ever “Civic Jam,” spotlighting local civic groups, in celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday. At Cherry Hil...
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The Falls Church Antiques Center is roaring back! www.fallschurchindependent.com/falls-church... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #fallschurchva #thelittlecity #antiques

fallschurchindependent.comFalls Church Antiques Center Expands as Stylish Patina Moves to Park Ave.The Falls Church Antiques Center is coming back strong! After closing sadly in April, 2025 following over 40 years in business, then joyfully re-opening six months later, the Falls Church Antiques Cen...
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Positive news about the Virginia Village RFP! www.fallschurchindependent.com/virginia-vil... #affordablehousing #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchva #thelittlecity #fallschurchcity #northernvirginia #sustainability #accessibility

fallschurchindependent.comVirginia Village: City Announces RFPs for Key Affordable Housing InitiativeThe City of Falls Church has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Virginia Village Affordable Housing Opportunity. The RFP’s purpose is to solicit a future owner/ ground lessee/ developer for ...