Report: City Manager to Propose 8.5 Cent Tax Rate Cut for F.C.

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Report: City Manager to Propose 8.5 Cent Tax Rate Cut for F.C.

Monday, Mar. 28 — The News-Press has learned that Falls Church City Manager Wyatt Shields will formally propose cutting the real estate tax rate by 8.5 cents to $1.23.5 per $100 valuation at the City Council meeting tonight. The proposal comes after the City assessor announced real estate values jumped 12.2 percent in the last year.

Falls Church Schools Seek Community Input on Strategic Plan

Falls Church City Public Schools (FCCPS) is inviting students, families, staff and community members to help shape the school division’s next strategic plan, which will establish educational priorities for the

Mustangs Complete Incredible Undefeated Regular Season with Win over Cougars

The Mustangs offense exploded for five goals to defeat the Kettle Run Cougars in their final regular season game, winning 5-1 and achieving a perfect regular season record of 16-0

‘Mighty News-Press’ Tells How Weekly Paper Survived

By David Hoffman Five dollars. That’s what was sitting in the Falls Church News-Press bank account during one of its leanest early stretches, when Nicholas F. Benton had to ask

Meridian Mustangs Sports: This Week’s Recap, 10/13 – 10/19

Playoffs are nearing for fall sports, and as the postseason draws closer, games become more and more important. Meridian’s teams have put together a strong week, combining for four wins