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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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Mother's Day & Father's Day Gift Guide: Made in Fairfax

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are quickly approaching, and we know you’re looking for some unique ideas beyond the standard flowers for Mom and grilling equipment for Dad. Fairfax County is home to an incredible and diverse group of artisan makers, many of which are part of the growing Made in…

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Dawn to Dusk at the Eden Center

With over 120 shops, services, and restaurants, the Eden Center is one of the most unique, historic, hidden gems in the National Capital Region. It even has its own Virginia Historical Marker! Modeled after market districts in Vietnam, it has become the single largest source of Vietnamese goods and…

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Winter Must-Haves from Fairfax Makers

Winter may bring colder temperatures, darker nights, and a quieter environment to the calendar but that doesn’t mean you can’t be prepared for whatever fun pops up along the way. If you were clever enough to bookmark our Holiday Gift Guide, you already know that Fairfax County is home to a pretty…

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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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