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Author: Maryam

Maryam N. is a Senior Writer at Nesbitt Realty. She is an expert on Fairfax County. Maryam has also worked previously as a geologist. She is a foodie and enjoys cooking and exploring new restaurants.
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Volunteers Count Birds For The 121st Audubon Christmas Bird Count

Between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5, volunteers will fan out across the Washington metropolitan area and count birds – birds foraging in fields, hopping around front yards, poking in the leaf litter, perching in trees, wading in wetlands, feeding at feeders, flying, bathing, swimming, sleeping, all the things birds do. These volunteers are bird enthusiasts who will conduct the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count (CBC), a census of Western Hemisphere birds. Continue reading

New Holidays Included In The Fairfax County’s Calender

New holidays have been approved by Fairfax County, Virginia, for the County’s calendar during a recent meeting. Juneteenth and Election Day are now paid holidays after the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved changes to the County’s calendar. The board also removed Columbus Day from its list of observed holidays due to the inclusion of Election Day and Juneteenth as paid holidays. Continue reading

Try Classic Bakery At Tysons Corner

Classic Bakery is a hidden treasure among the numerous store-front businesses and big-box stores that make Tysons Corner a popular destination. It is a tiny, classy destination. Although there is limited indoor seating, outdoor tables are open for warm weather, and the ease of takeout for local folks surely contributes to its draw to those who love great food. Continue reading