June 12 - 18, 2025
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Founded 1991 • Vol. XXXV N o . 18
The City of Falls Church’s Independent, Locally-Owned Newspaper of Record, Serving N. Virginia
ALL HAIL HENDERSON CLASS OF ‘25
Henderson Middle School’s 8th Grade Class officially marked a major milestone this week as they celebrated their Moving Up Ceremony and prepared to begin their high school journey. Congratulations to these outstanding students on all they’ve accomplished so far—and best wishes as they enter Meridian High School this fall as the proud Class of 2029! (Photo: FCCPS Photos)
Falls Church Citizens to Hold ‘No Kings’ Protest June 14
By Democracy Falls Church
Democracy Falls Church, a group of citizens brought together by deeply felt concerns about the actions and poli-
cies of the Trump administration, is sponsoring a community focused gathering Saturday, June 14th, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. People are invited to meet at the parking lot of
the Falls Church Episcopal at 166 East Broad Street to begin lining up with flags and signs along both sides of the street going east toward Cherry Street. There will be flags and signs to
share for those who want them. The event is one of thousands of No Kings Day grassroots protests across the country. The protest is intended to serve as a counterpoint to the activities
scheduled by the president in Washington, D.C. to celebrate himself and his birthday as the center of attention, taking away from the occasion’s purported
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The Little City’s Movie Theater Is Finally Here, Opening June 13 By Lisa Sinrod
Paragon Founders Row, a seven-screen state of the art cinema at the intersection of West Broad and North West Streets in Falls Church, opens June 13. Paragon Theaters was founded in 2009 by former Muvico entertainment executives Mike Whalen and Mike Wilson. As a small movie chain, Paragon considers community outreach to
be important so as to personalize the movie going experience and get to know their patrons. This will be the sixth location for Paragon and their first in the region. They’ve been reaching out to local businesses and had a booth at the recent Falls Church Memorial Day Parade. In addition to movies, upcoming events include dinosaur activities with face painting for kids
on July 4 and 5 in conjunction with the opening of the Jurassic World Rebirth movie on July 2. Paragon will offer mainstream and independent movies, as well as game watches and curated film series. I asked Brian Hood, Paragon’s Chief Operating Officer, what will make the Founders Row theater different from their competition. While
there are currently no other movie theaters within the Falls Church City limits and haven’t been since the State Theater stopped showing films in 1988, AMC, Regal and Angelika all have screens within driving distance. Mr. Hood stated that their theater is designed to provide the finest movie going experience in the DC area. CEO Mike Whalen describes movies as a
magical place, and also a great escape. One of my favorites is that every Tuesday, movie tickets for all shows will be $5. Summer kids’ films will be $2 per ticket Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. through Labor Day. Sensory Friendly Films for kids will be shown on select
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