The City of Falls Church is discontinuing leaf mulch delivery due to budget constraints. Beginning early February, the City will provide free double-ground leaf mulch which will be available for pickup at the Recycling Center at 217 Gordon Road.
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F.C. City Schedules Adjusted Due to Snow
Farmers Market Open, Community Center & Library Closed; All School Events Cancelled The Falls Church Farmers Market will be open tomorrow, Saturday, Dec. 19, although the number of vendors will be limited. The Community Center and Mary Riley Styles Public Library are both closed Saturday and Sunday due to inclement weather. […]
City of Falls Church Declares Snow Emergency
Due to the forecast for a major winter storm beginning tonight, the City of Falls Church has declared a snow emergency today, Friday, Dec. 18, 2009.
House Ethics Probe of Rep. Moran Closed
The Office of Congressional Ethics closed its investigation into Virginia Rep. Jim Moran’s relationship to the lobbying firm PMA group, Roll Call newspaper reported today, advising against any further investigation by the House. Investigations on the same grounds of Rep. John Murtha of Pennsylvania and Rep. Norm Dicks of Washington […]
Virginia Gov. Kaine Outlines $4 Billion in State Budget Cuts
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine today presented the State Legislature with $4 billion in proposed cuts to the state budget based on the state’s second consecutive year of significant declines in revenue.
Fairfax County Police Announce Sobriety Check Points in Mason District Tonight
Fairfax County Police announced today that sobriety check points will be set up in the Mason District tonight from 11 p.m. to 1 p.m. Friday morning, where all motorists will be checked in an effort to deter driving under the influence. The results of the effort will be reported next […]
Diamond Heist at Tysons Sheraton
Fairfax County Police are investigating the robbery of a diamond salesman that occurred around 8 p.m., Wednesday, December 17 in the parking lot of the Sheraton Hotel at 8661 Leesburg Pike in Tysons Corner.
Police Seek Suspect in Tuesday Sexual Assault
Composite Sketch of Suspect Fairfax County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl near Arcadia Drive and Hawaii Court on Tuesday, December 15. Police reported a man touched a 13-year-old girl inappropriately as she walked to school on Tuesday Monday.
Falls Church News Briefs: December 17 – 23, 2009
Bulova ‘State of County’ Address Due Friday With announcements of deep proposed budget cuts anticipated, Fairfax County Board Chair Sharon Bulova will make available her annual “State of the County” address via Fairfax Cable Television beginning this Friday, Dec. 18, the County’s Public Information Office said today.
F.C. Plans Its New Year’s Eve Fete
Watch Night Fun for Everyone The City of Falls Church’s 12th Annual Watch Night New Year’s Eve celebration, the first since adopting its “The Little City” brand, is evidence in itself that the show must — and will — go on despite recent city-wide budget shortfalls. That’s thanks to donation-based […]
