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Falls Church News-Press
A Penny for Your Thoughts 10-15-2026
One of the attractions of the Nation’s Capital is the opportunity to enjoy the arts at internationally-recognized museums – the Smithsonian Institution, the Phillips Collection, the Children’s Museum, the National Museum of Women in the Arts, and many others. Add the many live concert and performance venues and the unique and significant architecture of the various monuments (one of my favorites is the Navy and Marine Memorial along the George Washington Parkway in Lady Bird Johnson Park; the sculpted seagulls above the waves honor sailors and soldiers who lost their lives at sea) dotting the landscape and you have a guidebook that can take years to explore.
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Don’t Miss Out: Area Weekend Events
Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. Fall fun is in full swing, with a weekend packed with festive celebrations, family-friendly activities, and plenty of ways to connect with the community. Browse a BIG booksale, get into the Halloween spirit with spooky attractions and vintage treasures, enjoy live music, explore local markets, or lend a hand at a community cleanup. From Haymarket Day and Falloween to cultural celebrations and a special symphony performance, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out these local happenings and make the most of your October weekend! Don’t Miss Out!
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SoulTracks
Raheem DeVaughn launches new nighttime radio show, “The Garden of Love”
(October 13, 2026) — Soul music favorite Raheem DeVaughn is bringing his smooth sounds and romantic spirit to nighttime radio with the launch of The Garden of Love, a new show from Urban One’s Reach Media and Radio One. The program, which debuted October 12, airs Sunday through Thursday from 7 p.m. to midnight on […] The post Raheem DeVaughn launches new nighttime radio show, “The Garden of Love” appeared first on SoulTracks .
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WJLA
What to know: Pickle & International Food Festival brings 80+ vendors to Sterling, VA
Why has the Pickle & International Food Festival expanded beyond pickles?. Washington, D.C. (7News) — The Pickle & International Food Festival is returning with more flavor than ever, bringing together pickle makers, international cuisine, and local vendors for a unique culinary celebration. Founder Francesca Campbell joined the show on Thursday, alongside vendors Norris Riley of Peppers and Onions and Tim Clarke of Oh Gee Bagels to share what visitors can look forward to when the festival takes place October 17 and 18.
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‘Thriller’ flash mob to take over lower King Street in Old Town
On the evening of Saturday, Oct. 17, onlookers on lower King Street might feel like they’ve been transported into a Michael Jackson music video. Coldwell Banker Realty real estate agents Barb Scheeler and Rachel Knapp are coordinating a “Thriller” Zombie Flash Mob in the unit block of King Street in Old Town, at 5 p.m. Saturday. Scheeler and Knapp told ALXnow there are about 100 dancers signed up to participate, and hundreds of spectators are expected to attend with the dancers.
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Bright Green ‘Living Room’ Sofas Land at Six Southwest D.C. Bus Stops
Greenleaf Recreation Center — Approximate Venue for BID Dedication. Six bare bus stops along the Southwest Waterfront in Washington, D.C. have traded empty curbs for bright green steel sofas and chairs, part of a new public art installation designed to make waiting for the bus feel a little more like home. Crews installed the sculptures on September 21, and the Southwest Business Improvement District unveiled them at a ribbon-cutting ceremony four days later, on September 25.
PWLiving
Ten Years After Opening a Woodbridge Studio, Mark Gilvey Looks Back
In 2016, a commercial assignment called for something Mark Gilvey did not have in his home-based photography business: enough room to handle large products and the equipment needed to photograph them. That need led Gilvey to open a dedicated studio in Woodbridge. Prince William Living announced the opening on Oct....
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Parks Department seeks to demolish 1823 log section of historic Clarksburg house
Montgomery County’s Historic Preservation Commission signaled broad support for a plan to tear down the oldest part of the Ziegler log house in Clarksburg, while pressing the county Parks Department to preserve what it can. The house, at 25321 Frederick Road inside Little Bennett Regional Park, has been a...
WJLA
Historic F-117A stealth aircraft delivered to Smithsonian for Virginia museum display
CHANTILLY, Va. (7News) — An Air Force Reserve crew delivered a historic F-117A Nighthawk stealth fighter to the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum on Oct. 6 for a future display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. Reservists assigned to the 512th Airlift Wing at Dover Air Force...
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Rain Check, Same Celebration: Alexandria’s Ethiopian Fall Festival Moves to Sunday
The sixth annual festival will now take place Sunday, Oct. 18, from 1 to 7 p.m. at Chinquapin Park, 3210 King St. Organizers with the Ethiopian Community Support and Advocacy Center say tickets purchased for Oct. 11 will be honored automatically. Anyone unable to attend the new date can request a refund by emailing [email protected].
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Ghost Stories at Rock Creek Cemetery
The spooky fun happens in DC on Wed., Oct. 14th, from 6-8:30 p.m.!. Join us for an evening of ghost stories at historic Rock Creek Cemetery, hosted by Loyalty Bookstore, featuring local horror, thriller, mystery, and history authors! Bring your lawn chair, picnic blanket, and flashlight and get ready for a scary good time.
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Reston Station Presents: Fall-A-Palooza – Featuring Gonzo’s Nose
Fall-A-Palooza Brings Seasonal Fun to Reston Station. Fall into the fun at Reston Station’s Fall-A-Palooza on Sunday, October 25, from 4–7 p.m. Celebrate the season with an afternoon of live music, family-friendly activities, delicious food, and harvest-inspired drinks at 1900 Reston Metro Plaza in Reston. A live DJ...