Managing a Successful Farmers Market: Harder Than It Looks!
Falls Church Farmers Market Manager Jennifer Brady lets us in on what it takes to maintain the market’s award-winning reputation and be the City’s biggest attraction.
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Growth in the Little City and a Tax Base Still Dependent on Single-Family Homes
From 2013 to 2025, the City added 1,987 housing units in mixed-use developments. City leaders wanted to expand the tax base that was heavily reliant on single-family homes. Our analysis shows that strategy had limited success.
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Increasing the City’s Tree Canopy
City Council endorsed a proposal to require a minimum of 10% tree canopy onsite for new developments in business zones. If approved, it will be the first time that developments will not be able to take credit for the canopy of street trees.
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City’s FY2025 Budget Year-End Report Reveals Slowing Economic Activity
The FY2025 year-end results showed a $2.3 million surplus. Sales tax and meals tax receipts were much lower than expected. Staff recommended using the surplus to shore up reserves and for small projects.
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Introducing the 2025 Falls Church City Council Candidates!
Update: NEW VIDEO of the CBC/FCF Candidate Forum of Oct. 22nd has been added. In this post, each of the six City Council candidates write about themselves and their priorities for the City. Included is a schedule of forums and meet-and-greet events. Vote informed!
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Falls Church City to Adopt Vision Zero Strategy to Eliminate Traffic Fatalities
The Department of Public Works is following the principles of Vision Zero in its approach to roadworks projects and working with the Police and Planning Departments to address safety through engineering design, enforcement, and education.
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Three Roadworks Projects Planned in the Next 6 Months
The City is planning to begin roadworks on S Annandale Rd, near Gundry Drive; the Little Falls and Great Falls intersection and a major one at the N Washington St and Columbia St intersection. All have followed the Vision Zero strategy to improve traffic safety.
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Introducing the 2025 School Board Candidates!
Update: Oct. 16th. Candidate forum video included. The five 2025 School Board candidates introduce themselves and write about their priorities for the schools. Vote informed!
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Services and Programs for Older Adults (and Others) in the City of Falls Church
The City provides many services for seniors and low-income families, many through contracts with Fairfax County. They include housing and assisted living, tax relief, dental care, transportation and much more. Some services are also available to younger adults and disabled residents.
