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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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World Central Kitchen Feds Hundreds In Mount Zephyr

On Thursday, April 16, the Rising Hope United Methodist Church set up camp with the World Central Kitchen to feed hundreds of people in the Mount Zephyr area. The recipe that really hit the spot was Chef José Andrés’ recipe which was a combination of meat, corn, rice, and spices. Pastor Keary Kincannon said, "We gave out 300 meals in 30 minutes. It was a wonderful dish. They got to take what they needed." Continue reading

Fairfax High School’s Junior Uses 3D Printing To Make Protective Gear

A Fairfax County teen is using 3D printing technology to make sure first responders and local businesses are getting the protective gear they need to serve the community. Aashray Manchanda, a junior at Fairfax High School, has been working with 3D printing technology as part of a robotics club for years. He was keen to look for a way to make a difference during the pandemic. He said, "That sort of inspired me to put my engineering skills to use". Continue reading

Restrooms of the Fairfax City Parks To Be Kept Open By City Jobs Program

Where all businesses are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, locked restrooms, due to closures of libraries and other public places, have only made the matters worse. But this problem has been solved locally thanks to a partnership between Fairfax City and The Lamb Center. The Lamb Center is daytime, a drop-in shelter serving the homeless. Under the already-existing City Jobs program, some 20 homeless men and women from The Lamb Center are paid to do a variety of tasks for Fairfax City’s Parks and Recreation Department. Via this innovative initiative, these workers clean and beautify city parks and other outdoor spaces for the public’s enjoyment. Continue reading

A Primer To Chestnut Place In Falls Church

Chestnut Place is bordered by Leesburg Pike, Chestnut Street, and Dale Drive in the zipcode 22043. It’s four miles west of Arlington and nine miles west of the District. It is a new development by NV Homes in Falls Church located an easy walk from West Falls Church metro and Falls Church City. It is a new community with 7 single-family homes and 46 townhomes starting in the $1 million range. The community is located off Route 7 and flanked by Dale Drive and Chestnut Street. Continue reading

Fairfax County Superintendent vows To Invest In Tech Infrastructure

Fairfax County Public Schools are struggling to stabilize its live online learning platform in the midst of the coronavirus crisis for the rest of the school year. Yet the school leaders have realized that September isn’t far away. School Superintendent Scott Brabrand told school board members on Thursday that he has revised his proposed budget to include $2 million for technology infrastructure and support. Continue reading