Archive for December, 2008

Video History of Falls Church

2007 Greater Falls Church Chamber Retrospective Video, from the seemingly defunct FCCTV YouTube channel. It’s great to see the memories of some of our City’s long-time residents documented here.

Let’s Shoot Santa!

As part of my volunteer work with the Falls Church Cable Access Board, I helped setup for the annual Santa TV Shoot this past Saturday.  It’s a tradition, I’ve learned, as part of Falls Church’s annual Holiday Crafts Show to put together a holiday themed set and have Santa chat with the kids.  Part of [...]

Affordable Housing in Falls Church

I moved into the City about 6 months ago but before that I lived just outside the City for about 8 years.  I’ve been reading the Falls Church News Press for quite a while so I have a sense for what has been going on in the City.  However, I have to admit that until [...]

Welcome, Andy Rankin

Up to now, this blog has been about my adventures getting to know the City of Falls Church as a new resident and a business owner inside the city limits.  It’s been tricky keeping up with writing posts, and now I’ll have some help.  Andy Rankin is going through very similar experiences as I am, [...]

Falls Church City Planning Commission

Mike is spreading the word that four of the seven seats on the Falls Church City Planning Commission (PC) are up for grabs this month.  Like other boards, this is a part-time volunteer opportunity.  In my estimation, it’s also the most significant volunteer opportunity available in the community in terms of having a long-term impact.
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