The Falls Church Garden Club gave of their talent and time to beautify the patios at Merica House. The flowers are blooming, the herb garden multiplying and the tomatoes growing. Merica House was started in 1998 and is the home to seven disabled residents who live independently with the assistance of Medicaid and Section 8 at Skyline Plaza.

Land of the Free, Ain’t Free for All: The World Cup and America’s Crossroads
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to North America, the real story may not be soccer. It may be what the tournament reveals about America, immigration, politics, class, and



