Attic Treasures Bazaar Combines Culture With Reuse
The Attic Treasures Bazaar will return to the Falls Church Community Center on November 6-7. This community-wide thrifting began in 1965 led by a succession of City residents.
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Run for the Schools: A Falls Church Tradition, 22 Years Strong
On September 20, 2026, the Falls Church Education Foundation will hold their 22nd Run for the Schools. In this post, FCEF relates the history of the run and its impact on the City schools.
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Successful Efforts to Increase Car Tax Compliance Boost City’s FY2026 Revenue
The Commissioner of the Revenue has employed a variety of strategies from postcard mailings to license plate recognition to achieve gains in collections.
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Are the New Park Avenue Townhomes Driving Up Townhome Prices in Winter Hill?
Townhome prices in the Winter Hill neighborhood jumped over 12% last year to mid-$900K, influenced by the new $1.2+ million townhomes on Park Avenue that are of comparable size.
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Grove Avenue’s Growing Safety Concerns Raise Questions About Traffic in Falls Church
Traffic volumes on Grove Avenue and unsafe driving have increased significantly. 7 accidents occurred in the past year at the trail crossing. Residents want more traffic calming measures.
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A Special 250th Anniversary Independence Day Remembrance Event on July 4
The annual Independence Day Remembrance event hosted by VPIS will be a special 250th Anniversary celebration featuring new readings, music and a tree planting. Join us to explore the struggles and successes that define our constitutional order.
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Celebrating Arbor Day in Falls Church
The City’s first Arbor Day took place 134 years ago, organized by the Village Preservation and Improvement Society after a tornado struck the City. The 2026 Arbor Day on April 25 carried on that tradition.
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A City-wide Analysis of 2026 Real Estate Assessment Increase Shows Who is Paying for the FY2027 Real Estate Tax Increase
A detailed analysis of the assessment increase for all the taxable real estate in the City shows the uneven impact of real estate tax increases on homeowners and commercial property owners, and the neighborhoods that are most affected.
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Thinking of Filing an Appeal of Your 2026 Assessment? Here Are Some Tips.
Assessment appeals to the City Assessor must be filed by April 15, and to the Board of Equalization by June 5. We describe two property data documents that should be obtained by anyone considering an appeal.
