West Falls Church
FOOD & DRINK
A beginner’s guide to the food and drink scene in Falls Church
West of Arlington, in the 2.2-square mile city of Falls Church, there’s a food and dining community blooming with long-loved eateries and up-and-coming stars. It’s a city of diverse eateries, where businesses support each other and where locals return to friendly, familiar spots and also seek out fresh flavors.
Falls Church native lands first leading role in hockey flick based on beer leagues
A Falls Church native never knew that his experience on the ice and love of hockey would help him land his first leading role in Hollywood. Alec Reusch, who now calls the West Coast home, was selected to play the main character in “The Late Game” – a comedy flick that follows a young man who is lost in a new city until he joins a late-night recreational hockey beer league game.
Yo! “All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink Maryland Blue Crab Fest”
“The next best thing to a summer beach getaway, Michelin-honored The Imperial is bringing Chesapeake crabhouse vibes to Adams Morgan with its first-ever “All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink Maryland Blue Crab Fest” on Sunday, August 4. Hosted on its two-level rooftop terrace, the crustacean feast will feature endless steamed local blue crabs, plus all the fixins and bottomless Natty Boh, all for just $125/person.
Mysterious removal of ’empathy’ signs leads artist to stop coming to Arlington
The man responsible for posting over 1,500 “empathy” signs around the area is steering clear of Arlington and some other Northern Virginia locales these days. That’s because an unknown person or entity has been taking down the handmade markers meant to encourage greater human connection and understanding. In Arlington, in Falls Church and as far out as Annandale, the signs — which started appearing in 2022 — started going missing from utility poles sometime around March.
Falls Church Arts Beauty of Diversity Call for Entries
Entry Deadline: midnight, Sunday, September 8, 2024. Artists are invited to explore the beauty and strength that diversity, whether of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, experiences, abilities, or opinions, brings to our lives. Exhibition Dates: Saturday, October 5—Sunday, November 17, 2024. Meet the Artists Reception: 7:00-9:00 pm, Saturday,...
Free summer concerts underway in the parks
We’re heading into the homestretch of summer, but the Starlight by Spotlight concerts in local parks are still going strong. The free shows, at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays at the amphitheater in Mason District Park, feature various styles of music. At the most recent show, Plunky...
Tax-free holidays return in Virginia and Maryland
MARYLAND, USA — It may be hard to believe, but the start of the school year is right around the corner. Soon there will be opportunities for you to save some money while doing that all-important back-to-school shopping. Here's what you need to know about upcoming sales tax holidays...
Effort to connect Crystal City with airport takes step forward
The plan to connect Crystal City with Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport via a pedestrian/bicyclist bridge took a major procedural step forward July 24, when the Federal Highway Administration removed a key hurdle. The federal agency announced its determination that the project would have “no significant impact” on the environment,...
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