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Visit These Legendary Businesses in Fairfax County

We probably don’t say it enough. But Fairfax County is good for business. Dozens of Fortune 500 companies are headquartered here, including Freddie Mac, Capital One, Hilton Worldwide, and Booz Allen Hamilton, because customers, airports, and the world’s most powerful city are all nearby. And while…

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Shop at These Unique Retail Stores for the Perfect Gift

Trying to figure out what to buy this holiday season for the amazing, quirky, adventurous, practical, eccentric - and all * beloved* people in your life? We're here to help! Giving gifts is a special way to show someone that you care, and it takes time and effort to choose something that feels just…

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Made in Fairfax: Your 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

Fairfax County is home to an incredible and diverse group of artisan makers – so much so that the Made in Fairfax initiative was born. The Made in Fairfax network aims to be a one-stop shop for maker businesses and those who want to support them. The Made in Fairfax directory features dozens of…

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Support These Veteran-Owned Businesses in Fairfax County

Fairfax County is an ideal base camp for exploring the military experience, as it is proximate to some of America's most iconic military monuments, memorials, and museums. And while not everyone has a direct connection to a branch of the military, there are plenty of ways to give back to those who…

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Hit These Farmers Markets Before They Close for the Season

Fall is synonymous with harvest time and there’s no better way to reap the rewards of a prosperous fall bounty than by exploring the area’s vast number of Farmers Markets. Fairfax County Government runs 10 different markets throughout the year, and there are several other independent community-run…

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Ways to Commemorate Juneteenth

Updated 2023 It is known as “America's Second Independence Day.” Yet there is no battle marking that day. No birthday of a new nation. Not even an anniversary of a document. Rather Juneteenth, the commemoration of freedom from slavery, commemorates June 19, 1865 - the date federal troops arrived in…

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