April 13 - 19, 2023
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Fou n d e d 1991 • V ol. X X XIII No. 9
The City of Falls Church’s Independent, Locally-Owned Newspaper of Record, Serving N. Virginia
Hippity Hopping Their Way Along
Quinn Mixed Use Plan Comes to F.C. Council Iconic City Auction Family Unveils Downtown Plans by Nicholas F. Benton
Falls Church News-Press
An iconic Falls Church business leader has submitted a plan for a 10-story mixed use project in downtown Falls Church that finally got its first day before the City Council Monday night. Quinn Enterprises, the City’s legendary family-owned and run auctionhouse that has been active here for over 50 years, is the applicant. It is driven by the vision of its founder Paul Quinn, who came before the Council to speak Monday, seeking to redevelop 1.86 acres of land on S. Washington down from the Annandale Road intersection. According to estimates, the net revenue to the City would be $937,753 annually, far above what is currently generated at the site. While the plan received a favorable initial response from the Council at its work session following its official business meeting Monday, it will come
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FALLS CHURCH AREA CHILDREN PARTICIPATED in this years Easter Egg Hunt held at Cherry Hill Park. More than 500 children and parents attended this annual event. (Photo: Gary Mester)
F.C. Activists Pitch for More Community Services $
by Nicholas F. Benton
Falls Church News-Press
In a passionate appeal by Debra Roth, chair of F.C. Human Services Advisory Council (HSAC), surrounded by a dozen citizen volunteers, to the F.C. City Council Monday night, the
discrepancy between $86,277 allotted in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget now being considered by the Council and basic needs adding up to $190,845 was underscored. The Council is mulling action on a $114 million annual budget with no tax rate increase
and will make its final decision on May 8. No decision, nor discussion, was taken on the HSAC request. Roth’s appeal, in its conclusion, was to add only another $30,000 to the HSAC allotment. Roth said, “Frankly, it is time to put more of our money where
our mouth is. “This ask is about turning problems into solutions, solutions that respond to needs clearly outlined in the City’s values and mission.” She said that the Community
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Inside This Week F.C. Environmental Organization’s Impact
Commonwealth’s Attorney race heats up
Earth Day is coming up! The News-Press has a rundown of some groups and organizations in Falls Church advocating for a healthier, environmentally-friendly community for locals to live in.
Two primary candidates for Arlington-Falls Church Commonwealth’s Attorney clash with each other in an April 6 debate that was held at George Mason University.See what each canidate stands for.
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Index
News Briefs..............................................2 Comment............................................6,9,19 Editorial......................................................6 News & Notes....................................10,11 Calendar.............................................12,13 Diplomatic Reach....................................14 Crime Report...........................................15 Business News.......................................16 Classifieds...............................................17