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Falls Church Declares October 18 as Repair Day
On September 8, the Falls Church City Council officially proclaimed October 18, 2025, as International Repair Day, recognising the power of repair to build community, reduce waste, and strengthen sustainability efforts in The Little City. The proclamation, proposed by The Learning Quest, highlights the vital role of repair in countering planned obsolescence, extending the life of everyday items, and promoting a circular economy. It also celebrates the city’s strong legacy of reuse and repair, from the
Falls Church City Council to Proclaim International Repair Day
Falls Church, VA — September 8, 2025 — The City of Falls Church City Council will issue a proclamation recognizing International Repair Day on Monday, September 8 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. International Repair Day highlights the global movement to reduce waste, extend the life of products, and build a culture of repair, reuse, and sustainability. By embracing repair, communities save resources, support the environment, and strengthen connections among neighbors. This initiative is led by The Learning
Institute for Childhood Preparedness Named Best in U.S. for Early Childhood Emergency Preparedness Training
Institute for Childhood Preparedness Named Best in U.S. for Early Childhood Emergency Preparedness Training Falls Church-based organization — the only U.S. organization exclusively dedicated to early childhood emergency preparedness — recognized for setting the national standard in safeguarding young children and supporting early childhood educators during emergencies. Falls Church, VA — In a world where early learning environments face increasingly complex safety challenges, the Institute for Childhood
