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In today's newsletter:

• Why are so many more Falls Church residents suddenly out of work?
• How a new Seven Corners water tank could change Falls Church service
• Did you buy the $50,000-winning Powerball ticket in Falls Church?

Also on today's calendar: Christmas Eve Family Service and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A morning shower; cloudy, with a high of 52 and low of 40 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 53, low: 37.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy with mist, with a high of 53 and low of 42 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Delayed jobs figures record spike in local residents out of work (arlnow.com) — Falls Church’s unemployment rate jumped to 3.9% in September, with 322 residents seeking work compared to 209 a year earlier, a 54% increase in the jobless rate. The delayed figures, held up by a federal shutdown, show similar spikes across Northern Virginia and the D.C. region, even as state officials emphasize long-term job growth and new support programs for displaced workers.
   

2. New water tank proposed for Seven Corners (annandaletoday.com) — Falls Church water customers could see better pressure and fire protection as Fairfax Water plans to replace the aging Seven Corners water tank with a much larger, 1‑million‑gallon structure. The new tank, tied to the former Falls Church water system, would sit near Upton Hill Regional Park, require demolition of one apartment building and a playground, and add a new pedestrian path to the park.
   

3. Lottery ticket worth $50K sold at BJ's in Falls Church (arlnow.com) — A Powerball ticket sold at the BJ’s Wholesale Club on Wilson Blvd in Falls Church won a $50,000 prize in this weekend’s drawing. The ticket was one of five $50,000 winners statewide, and no one hit the massive $1.6 billion jackpot, which rolls into another drawing tonight. All Virginia Lottery profits support public schools across the state.
   

4. 29 VA Hospitals Among Best In U.S. In New Forbes Ranking (patch.com) — Falls Church residents can take pride that Inova Fairfax Hospital, located in Falls Church, earned a five‑star rating in Forbes’ new 2026 Top Hospitals list. The ranking evaluates thousands of U.S. hospitals on outcomes, best practices, value, and patient experience, with 29 Virginia facilities making the cut.
   

📸 Around Falls Church

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Falls Church

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday December 24

• Christmas Eve Family Service
  Little River United Church of Christ, 8410 Little River Turnpike, Woodburn
  5:00 pm

Thursday December 25

• Brunch with Santa: A Christmas Celebration
  Hilton McLean Tysons Corner, 7920 Jones Branch Dr, McLean, VA, 22102,
  10:30 am

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Other local events

Tuesday December 23

• Rick Landers & Heartland at the Legendary JVs in Falls Church, VA
  JV's Restaurant , 6666 Arlington Blvd , Falls Church
  8:00 pm

Wednesday December 24

• CANCELLED: Mayor's Agenda Meeting with Staff
  Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. East Wing, Second Floor , Falls Church
  8:30 am
• RESCHEDULED TO 12/15/25: City Council Government Operations Committee Meeting
  Oak Room, City Hall , 300 Park Ave. East Wing, Second Floor , Falls Church
  9:00 am

Saturday December 27

• Falls Church Farmers Market
  City Hall Parking Lot , 300 Park Ave. , Falls Church
  8:00 am
• MAMMA MANIA! Live in Falls Church, VA!
  State Theatre , 220 N Washington St , Falls Church
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• CANCELLED: Mayor's Agenda Meeting with Staff
  Falls Church, VA Calendar , 300 Park Ave. East Wing, Second Floor , Falls Church
  8:30 am

Saturday January 3

• Shoff Promotions Comic Book, Sports Card and Pokemon Show
  Annandale Virginia Fire House Expo Hall 7128 Columbia Pike 22003
  9:30 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• English Conversation at Central
  Central Library , Bluemont Room , Arlington
  10:30 am
• English Conversation (Online)
  Westover Library , 1644 North McKinley Street; Suite 3 , Arlington
  2:00 pm
• Tuesday We Play (ages 5-12)
  Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room
  4:30 pm
• Mindful Art
  Courthouse Library Azalea Conference Room,
  6:00 pm
• Spanish Conversation at Courthouse
  Courthouse Library , Dogwood Conference Room , Lake Barcroft
  6:00 pm

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🪧 Patch Classifieds

• Neighbors Helping Neighbors ❤️ Let's Keep Our Kids Safe
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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My orange tabby has been missing for 2 days now.
  I’m located in Vienna, VA and hoping he’s still near by. If anyone sees him please message me and let me know. (Nextdoor Pine Spring)
• Crash cleared on northbound VA-243 at 0.2 miles north of US-29 in Fairfax County.
  1:50PM on Dec 21: Crash on VA-243 in Fairfax County closes two southbound travel lanes. (Nextdoor )

• The City of Falls Church Virginia posted a job opening for Maintenance Worker - Recreation and Parks in Falls Church. Apply here.
• Planet Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Custodian in Falls Church. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Falls Church here.

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