Falls Church City Council

Apr
18
Real Estate: Recession Fears Could Ruin Buyer’s Market

Real Estate: Recession Fears Could Ruin Buyer’s Market

So, there’s good news and there's bad news.  For potential Falls Church City homebuyers, recent increases in
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Mar
24
Falls Church Forward Hosts 2-Hour Civics Bootcamp

Falls Church Forward Hosts 2-Hour Civics Bootcamp

On a sunny spring Sunday March 23, close to 100 eager participants wishing to boost their involvement in the City
9 min read
Jan
16
Growth Spurs FCCPS Superintendent to Propose 6.3 Percent Budget Increase

Growth Spurs FCCPS Superintendent to Propose 6.3 Percent Budget Increase

While Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) Superintendent Dr. Peter Noonan is requesting a 6.3 percent increase in revenue
4 min read
Dec
05
City of Falls Church Gov't Updates, Dec. 5, 2024

City of Falls Church Gov't Updates, Dec. 5, 2024

The following is based on press releases, social media and website postings from the City of Falls Church. Holidays in
13 min read
Nov
11
Worried about ADUs in Falls Church? Studies Reveal Community Benefits, If Involved

Worried about ADUs in Falls Church? Studies Reveal Community Benefits, If Involved

Have doubts about ADUs (Accessory Dwelling Units) coming to your neighborhood? Not to worry.  Numerous studies around the country, and
16 min read
Oct
28
Viet Place Collective’s Activism Key to Falls Church City’s 2024 VML Innovation Award

Viet Place Collective’s Activism Key to Falls Church City’s 2024 VML Innovation Award

Democracies function best when community-minded citizens are encouraged to pressure local governments to listen to their concerns. The story of
23 min read
Oct
01
Letter to the Editor: From Dave Kennedy to Rep. Don Beyer, 'Fill This Empty Chair!'

Letter to the Editor: From Dave Kennedy to Rep. Don Beyer, 'Fill This Empty Chair!'

By Dave Kennedy, Independent for Congress The debate chair meant for Rep. Don Beyer sits sad, lonely, and empty… waiting
3 min read
Sep
30
Exclusive Interview: Falls Church City Council Member Phil Duncan, 2012-2023

Exclusive Interview: Falls Church City Council Member Phil Duncan, 2012-2023

Near the Community Center, at the information tent of the Citizens for a Better City (CBC), Phil Duncan – retired F.
10 min read
Sep
26
Exclusive Interviews: F.C. City Council Candidates Laura Downs, John Murphy

Exclusive Interviews: F.C. City Council Candidates Laura Downs, John Murphy

Ready to choose? On Election Day, Nov. 5, Falls Church City voters will have a chance to elect a new
14 min read
Aug
23
Falls Church City Council Member Justine Underhill’s Savvy Approach to ‘Meeting the People Where They Live’

Falls Church City Council Member Justine Underhill’s Savvy Approach to ‘Meeting the People Where They Live’

A new dynamism has come to the City Council.  On January 1, 2024, Justine Underhill – Falls Church Housing Commissioner, former
10 min read