In a hurry? Skip the line and order online for a quick and easy authentic Greek dinner! Visit www.PlakaGrill.com and click "Order Online" at the top of the page to browse our menu and place your order. We'll have it hot and ready for you when you arrive.

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Old School: Spare .... Back then, people pursued their hobbies passionately, sometimes even more than their work. My dad read his western novels.... My mom, on the other hand, stayed inside, crocheting antimacassars (a...

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Letter to the Editor: Your Voice and Your Vote On Tuesday, Virginia voters will make a consequential decision through referendum. A ballot question will be considered that will decide U.S. House of Representatives district lines for at least the n...

Letter to the Editor! www.fallschurchindependent.com/letter-to-th... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity

Weekend Buzz: April 16, 2026 So many great activities and events around town this weekend! Dine with alpacas. Celebrate Earth Day. Check out the city of Falls Church Arts Day, the Defending Democracy Film Festival at the Paragon,...

What’s the 🐝 this weekend? www.fallschurchindependent.com/weekend-buzz... #dmv #northernvirginia #fallschurchva #nova #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #arts #earthday #thelittlecity

Sometimes the best things in life are the simplest. Whole Kalamata olives + cubed Greek feta = seriously addictive. Served with our signature warm pita. Come get your fix at Plaka!

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Falls Church Arts: '250 & Counting' Show Opens April 18 April 18 Evening Reception Launches Exhibition 'Commemorating the Nation's Semiquincentennial with Artistic Reflections, Future Visions' Following is based on a recent press release from Falls Chur...

Opens this Saturday! www.fallschurchindependent.com/falls-church... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #arts #america250

Your Gov't at Work: NoVa Reps Hear from Former Fed. Employees In Alexandria on April 7, the Alexandria Area Federal Employee Alumni Support Network met with a delegation of Va. legislators and staff to discuss the problems federal workers continue to face since ...

Today’s Your Gov’t at Work! www.fallschurchindependent.com/your-govt-at... #alexandriava #richmondva #fallschurchva #cityoffallachurch #federalemployees

Happy Greek Easter! Sending joy to everyone celebrating today. We hope your day is full of family, tradition, and an incredible feast! 🇬🇷

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Old School: Tuned In By Carol McEwen, All of us have memories of our “firsts:” our first kiss, our first love, our first job, etc. A happy memory of mine is the day we got our first TV, in 1955. The back story: my parents, frugal as always, were the last people in the

Friday’s Old School! www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-school-t... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #fairfaxcounty #dmv

Early Giving for Spring2ACTion starts today!

Your gift will be MATCHED—bringing hope to twice as many neighbors experiencing homelessness.

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Letter: $1 Million 'Sidewalk to Nowhere' a Threat to Justice Park Not again! Justice Park Threatened by $1 Million Sidewalk to Nowhere. Fiscal Irresponsibility and a Threat to Green Space How is it possible that just five years after residents of Ravenwood, Ravenwo...

Threat to Justice Park in Falls Church? www.fallschurchindependent.com/letter-1-mil... #fallschurchva #sevencorners #justicehs #justicepark #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #fairfaxcounty #greenspace #sidewalktonowhere

Our tzatziki isn’t just a side—it’s the reason your pita disappears so fast.

Dip it. Spread it. Put it on everything. (We won’t judge.) 👉 Come grab yours at Plaka today!

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Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter! Just a friendly reminder that Plaka will be closed tomorrow, Sunday, April 5th, as we celebrate Easter with our families. We'll be back to serving you delicious Greek food on Monday. Happy Easter!

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Old School: Gone but Not Forgotten As prices continue to soar, it’s little wonder that an Easter custom from the ‘40’s and ‘50’s is long gone. What custom? Parents buying their little girls new outfits for Easter Sunday. “Outfit” inclu...

Today’s Old School! www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-s/ #easter #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity

F.C. Bulletin: April 2, 2026 1) City of Falls Church Modernizes Digital Presence with New Website Launch; 2) F.C.'s Annual Egg Hunt Scheduled for Saturday, April 4; 3) Public Feedback Requested on 27 NoVA Transportation Projects ...

7 stories in today’s FC Bulletin! www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-bulletin... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #fallschurchva #nova #northernvirginia #arts #snowcrete

Dr. Rachel: On Giving & Receiving Feedback We need to talk about feedback.... most of us are doing it wrong.... there are different types of feedback that require different techniques

Today’s Dr. Rachel! www.fallschurchindependent.com/dr-rachel-on... #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #feedback

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. Advocates start by believing, and that's why we're taking the pledge. We invite you to join us today by taking your own pledge and #startbybelieving.

#SAAPM #ArlingtonCountyVa #FallsChurchVA #WeBelieve

F.C.'s No Kings III Turns Out Crowds; Voices from the March 28 Rally Hundreds of anti-Trump protesters – many carrying home-made protest signs or sporting creative costume accessories – lined downtown Falls Church City’s Broad Street on a chilly Saturday morning March ...

We spoke with many protesters! www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-s-no-kin... #nokings #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity

F.C. Bulletin: March 25, 2026 1) City Manager Presents Proposed Budget at March 23 Council Meeting  2) City Manager Wyatt Shields Announces Retirement   3) F.C. 'No Kings' Event Planned for March 28 4) Community Workshop to Combat...

9 stories in today’s FC Bulletin! www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-bulletin...
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F.C.’s ‘We The Neighbors Initiative’ Hosts Civil Discourse Panel, Workshops ....One newly-formed Falls Church City group – the “We the Neighbors Initiative” – held their inaugural public event, a March 18 panel discussion at Mary Riley Styles Public Library entitled “A Commun...

Have you heard about the “We the Neighbors Initiative”? www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-s-we-the... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #fallschurchva #dmv #nova #northernvirginia #civicdiscourse

Cheers to the weekend! 🥂 There’s no better way to shake off the work week than with a glass of wine and your favorite Greek flavors. Whether it's a date night or a long-overdue catch-up, we’ve got the perfect meal waiting for you.

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F.C. Bulletin: March 19, 2026 1) Falls Church 'No Kings' Event Planned for March 28 2) How the Iran Conflict's Impacting Local Real Estate 3) Fairfax Casino Bill Still in the Works 4) Notices & Announcements

Tysons Casino, No Kings, Real Estate, Iran Conflict, Town Hall… www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-bulletin... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #nokings #tysonscasino #fallschurchva #dmv #nova #northernvirginia

Letter to the Editor from The Learning Quest's Exec. Director ....Very much like quilt making, the Little City comes together in all shapes and forms to silently promote mending, repair and lending as a more sustainable way of life. It is also a value exercised ...

Letter to the Editor! www.fallschurchindependent.com/letter-to-th... #sustainability #fallschurchva #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity

Meridian Student Job Fair Expands Student Horizons ....the City of Falls Church’s Meridian High School has dedicated itself, since last year, to helping students explore work options with an in-school Student Job Fair. On March 12, this year’s fair sh...

An inspiring fair at Meridian! www.fallschurchindependent.com/meridian-stu... #cityoffallschurch #education #fallschurchcity #fallschurchva #meridianhs #schools

Going green today—the Greek way. Whether you’re looking for a pot of gold or just a really good gyro, we hope your day is full of good luck and great food. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from our kitchen to yours!

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Creamy, savory, and 100% plant-based. 🌱 Our Melitzanosalata Dip is proof that you don't need dairy to have a rich, indulgent dip. Pure eggplant, peppers and garlic.

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F.C. City School Board Approves FY 2026-27 Advertised Budget $71.6 Million Spending Plan Reflects Months of Collaboration, Fiscal Discipline.... The Falls Church City School Board voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve its FY 2026-27 Advertised Budget....

Where were cuts needed? www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-city-sch... #fccps #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #fallschurchva #nova #northernvirginia #schools

F.C. Bulletin: March 11, 2026 1) City Celebrates Women's History Month & VA 250 2) Va. Redistricting Referendum: April 21 Early Voting 3) Del. Marcus Simon Votes No on Casino 4) Updates from Fairfax Supervisor Dalia Palchik 5) W...

Nine items in today’s FC Bulletin! www.fallschurchindependent.com/f-c-bulletin... #cityoffallschurch #fallschurchcity #thelittlecity #nova #northernvirginia #dmv #fallschurchva #fairfaxva #womenshistory #realestate

Fresh. Hot. Iconic. 🔥 You’ve ordered the wrap, now give it the partner it deserves. Our sides are served hot and ready to steal the show. 🤩

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Old School: All Dolled Up I loved my dolls as a kid and had several over the years. They fell into two categories: the “look, but don’t touch” variety and the “everyday play” type....

Today’s Old School! www.fallschurchindependent.com/old-school-a... #Fallschurchva #fallschurchcity #cityoffallschurch #nova #northernvirginia