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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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Join Step Afrika! Juneteenth Virtual Celebration

A D.C dance company, Step Afrika!, is engaging the Juneteenth holiday as an opportunity to fortify relationships in local communities, in honor of freedom, justice, and equality. Step Afrika! commemorates Juneteenth (June 19, 1865) and the true end of slavery with a new virtual program, “Step Afrika! Juneteenth Celebration” on Friday, June 19th at 8 pm/et. This event will be streamed on Facebook and youtube. Continue reading

Fairfax County Police Stations Welcome Mask And Hygiene Product Donations

Donation boxes are in place at every Fairfax County, Virginia, police station to collect facial masks and hygiene items to be distributed by local food pantries. Shirley Ginwright, chair of the Communities of Trust Committee, which is organizing the effort said, “Because these are items that cannot be purchased through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Continue reading

Gyms In Northern Virginia Prepare To Open Their Doors Again

Northern Virginia is going to enter Phase Two of the state’s reopening plan on Friday. Hence, gyms in the region are preparing to open their doors once again. Justin Case, owner of Underground Athlete in Fairfax County said, "We’re excited to be able to get people back in the gym". He said the stay-at-home orders were a big hit to business. However, online workout sessions allowed him to keep paying his staff. Continue reading

Be A Part Of Virtual Declaration Day

Declaration day is an annual event hosted by George Mason's Gunston Hall on the anniversary of the ratification of the Virginia Declaration of Rights on June 12, 1776. The Virginia Declaration of Rights was drafted by George Mason and was used as a guiding document to craft the Bill of Rights. Every year on June 12th, Gunston Hall commemorates the establishment of American rights such as freedom of the press and freedom of religion. Continue reading