Leaf Collection November 14
For the week of November 14, leaf collection continues South of Broad Street.
After collection, your leaves are turned into leaf mulch, which Public Works provides for free in the spring!
See the entire collection schedule and prep tips at www.fallschurchva.gov/LeafCollection.
Today is the day, vote!
Polls are open from 6 a.m. - 7 p.m.
#ElectionDay #Vote
Leaf collection continues this week South of Broad Street.
After collection, your leaves are turned into leaf mulch, which Public Works provides for free in the spring!
See the entire collection schedule and prep tips at www.fallschurchva.gov/LeafCollection.
Leaf collection continues this week North of Broad Street.
After collection, your leaves are turned into leaf mulch, which Public Works provides for free in the spring!
See the entire collection schedule and prep tips at www.fallschurchva.gov/LeafCollection.
The City of Falls Church is conducting an after-action review to assess our response to the COVID-19 pandemic and we're asking City residents to complete a short survey to provide input.
The survey takes approximately 5 minutes depending on how in-depth your responses are, and there is no identifying information requested in the survey.
We greatly appreciate your feedback and will use it to create a stronger and safer city!
English: www.surveymonkey.com/r/3VSKWQQ
Spanish: www.surveymonkey.com/r/MGDMFLJ
Vietnamese: www.surveymonkey.com/r/TMCWVXY
Leaf collection starts this week and runs through early January 2023! Collection this week is South of Broad Street.
After collection, your leaves are turned into leaf mulch, which Public Works provides for free in the spring! Help that composting process by making sure no debris is in leaf piles -- weeds, sticks, stones, trash, etc.
See the entire collection schedule and more prep tips at www.fallschurchva.gov/LeafCollection.
UnbeLEAFable Fact: According to the Guinness World Records, the longest-lived leaf of all plants is the welwitschia, named after Austrian botanist Dr. Friedrich Welwitsch, who discovered the plant in 1859 in its native Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola. The welwitschia is estimated to live between 400-1,500 years, with some carbon-dated to 2,000 years.
#LeafCollection
Tis the season for beautiful fall foliage.....followed by leaf collection!
From October 24, 2022, through early January 2023, City crews will collect leaves from residential areas. After collection, the leaves will be processed into high-quality leaf mulch that will be available at the Recycling Center in March 2023.
Review the leaf collection schedule and how to prepare your leaves for pick-up! www.fallschurchva.gov/LeafCollection
And the last answer is… #2, Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department and #4, Chasin' Tails!
Which place(s) is/are outside of city lines?
#1 Wellness Center
#2 Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department ✔️
#3 IM Autohaus
#4 Chasin' Tails ✔️
Hope you enjoyed testing knowledge with us!
The 2022 Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan (NOVA HMP) is close to completion, and the final draft is open for public comment until October 8!
The City is asking for your input and comments on the plan. Now’s your chance!
When disasters strike, having an effective community plan in place can reduce the impact of disasters and save lives.
Review the NOVA HMP: www.nvers.org/hmp
And the answer is… #4, Budget Inn Falls Church!
Which place(s) is/are outside of city lines?
#1 Pearson Square
#2 Lincoln at Tinner Hill
#3 Galloway United Methodist Church
#4 Budget Inn Falls Church ✔️
Join us next week for the LAST question of the Know Your (City) Limits pop-quiz!
And the answer is…#1 AND #2, Falls Church High School and Mt. Daniel Elementary School!
Question: Which place(s) is/are outside of city lines?
#1 Falls Church High School ✔️
#2 Mt. Daniel Elementary School ✔️
#3 Meridian High School
#4 Mary Ellen Henderson Middle School
Join us next week for another pop-quiz question on the Little City boundary lines!
Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan
When disasters strike, having an effective community plan in place can reduce the impact of disasters and save lives.
The 2022 Northern Virginia Hazard Mitigation Plan (NOVA HMP) is close to completion, and the final draft is available and open for public comment. The City is asking for your input and comments on the plan. Building a more resilient community takes all of us, and your input is important.
Review the NOVA HMP: www.nvers.org/hmp
#NationalPreparednessMonth
2022 Falls Church Festival Highlights
We’re still reliving all the fun that was had at Saturday’s Falls Church Festival! We hope you enjoyed it!
Thank you to all our sponsors and all of YOU who helped us celebrate the Little City in a big way! See you next year!
#CityOfFallsChurch #TheLittleCity #FallsChurchFestival
And the answer is…#3 AND #4, Guitar Center and New Moon Restaurant!
Question: Which place(s) is/are outside of city lines?
#1 Lost Dog & Cat Rescue
#2 Eden Center
#3 Guitar Center ✔️
#4 New Moon Restaurant ✔️
Congrats if you guessed both! That was a little tricky! Hope you'll join us for question three next week.
September 5-11, 2022 Crime Report
The City of Falls Church Weekly Crime Report (September 5 - 11) is now available on the City's website, http://www.fallschurchva.gov/CrimeReports
Past crime reports are available as well.
And the answer is…#3, Pistone’s Italian Inn!
Which place(s) is/are outside of city lines?
#1 Koons Falls Church Ford
#2 24 Hour Fitness
#3 Pistone’s Italian Inn ✔️
#4 Quick Lane at Koons Ford
Kudos if you answered correctly because the Seven Corners area is a tricky spot!
Weekly Crime Report: August 29 - September 4, 2022
The City of Falls Church Weekly Crime Report (August 29- September 4) is now available on the City's website, http://www.fallschurchva.gov/CrimeReports
Past crime reports are available as well.
Weekly Crime Report: August 22-28, 2022
The City of Falls Church Weekly Crime Report (August 22-28) is now available on the City's website, www.fallschurchva.gov/CrimeReports
Past crime reports are available as well.
The Story of Falls Church History Panels
The next time you’re waiting for the bus at the S. Washington and N. Maple Transit Plaza (or just walking by), we recommend taking a few minutes to read the new history panels!
These panels, installed in June, tell the story of the City of Falls Church through eight unique periods, including:
• The People to 1700: Native Peoples and Their Land
• Settlement 1700 - 1815: Tobacco and the Early Economy
• Virginia Village 1815 - 1861: Turnpikes and Tolls
• Civil War 1861 - 1865: A Village Divided
• Rebuilding 1865 - 1890: Coming of the Railroad
• Turn of the 20th Century 1890 - 1920: The Spanish-American War
• The Emerging City 1920 - 1950: From Horse to Highway
• 1950 and Beyond: A Small Independent City
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/TePJzLqlse4
#CityOfFallsChurch #TheLittleCity
Did you know that you can watch live meetings and archived recordings through our City Webcasts page?
Video feed may be viewed on a variety of desktop browsers as well as most popular mobile devices.
Tune in: https://www.fallschurchva.gov/2048/City-Webcasts
The City of Falls Church Police Department has received an increase in reports about phone and internet-based scams relating to business fraud, unpaid bills or taxes, and ransomware attacks. Community members should educate themselves, verify information, and report these scams when appropriate.
Learn more and review important tips on different types of scams: https://mailchi.mp/fallschurchva/protectfromscams
If you are the victim of a scam in the City of Falls Church, report it to the Police Department by calling 703-241-5053 (TTY 711).
Spotlighting Accessibility at City Hall
In recognition of Disability Pride Month, we thought it would be timely to highlight just a few of the accessibility features in place at City Hall year round!
The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and we recognize that there is always more work to be done.
If you have questions or want more information, please get in touch with the Office of Communications at [email protected].
#DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPride #ADA32
Please share: There are many programs to help with your bills during the pandemic (which we are still in!). Visit the City's website for details, www.fallschurchva.gov/Help. Call Housing and Human Services if help is needed for non-English speakers or for those who are hard of hearing, 703-248-5005 (TTY 711).
Fairfax Water, Dominion Energy, Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development, Federal Communications Commission
Street Sweeping
Street sweeping reduces the volume of pollutants entering local streams through the City of Falls Church's 1,000 storm drain openings. Each cycle of street sweeping collects between 40 and 50 tons of debris from city streets and keeps it out of our streams.
The Department of Public Works manages many projects and programs to protect our City streams and the Chesapeake Bay from polluted runoff. Storm drain cleaning is a critical part of our maintenance program. Removing debris from the storm drainage system reduces the volume of pollutants entering local streams and improves capacity. In 2016, over 100 cubic yards of debris were removed from the system by cleaning catch basins, sediment traps and pipes. This is equivalent to a debris pile 27 feet long by 10 feet wide by 10 feet high.
Arbor Day 2021 Celebration
Happy National #ArborDay! While in years past we'd come together in person for a ceremony and volunteer opportunities, the 2021 event is virtual due to ongoing health and safety reasons, but the spirit of Arbor Day is still strong in The Little City.
Watch this year's video celebration featuring presentations from City of Falls Church staff and Council, Village Preservation & Improvement Society, The Davey Tree Expert Company, and Virginia Department of Forestry. Then explore our new tree catalog system that allows you to find and identify every single tree in the City of Falls Church:
https://fallschurchva.treekeepersoftware.com
Big Chimneys Park Unveiling
After a year of renovating, regrading, replacing, and restoring, the new and improved Big Chimneys Park is open.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we're not able to celebrate the grand re-opening with an in-person ceremony. So instead, we're bringing the ceremony to you! In this video, hear from City of Falls Church Mayor, David Tarter; Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Chair, Charley O'Hara; City Council Member and Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Liaison, Letty Hardi; Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Student Representative, Nate Kusic; and local playground expert, Mia Grace.
The new and improved Big Chimneys Park (located at 210 Gibson St.) includes:
- Improved ADA access from Gundry Dr.;
- New play equipment (including swings) for both big and little kids;
- Tree sculpture by local chainsaw artist;
- Better green space drainage (this will be much more noticeable in the summer as hopefully the park will no longer be a breeding ground for mosquitos);
- A trail accessible drinking water fountain; and,
- New park furniture (including a picnic shelter).
W&OD Bridge Ribbon Cutting
Me looking for the Scavenger Hunt clue in Cherry Hill Park
Shop and Dine Safely in The Little City this Holiday Season
Special Leaf Collection Saturday, November 7
