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MySe are northern long ears (federally threatened).
Jeff K. Meadows his wife Dawn Meadows, and sons Trevor and Carson
"Hurrican Neon" by Julie Patrick is part of the “Mosaic” Exhibit which launches this Sunday, …
Todd Ellison
American Goldfinch
Frying Pan Farm Park.
Tina and Molly Edwards.
Home improvement experts suggest that the owners of this Reston, Va., home add caulking around …
A student at the Brooksfield School in McLean works on one of their garden plots.
Members of the Brooksfield School in McLean celebrate Halloween.
The Vienna Choral Society sang “Shenandoah,” “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful” at the …
The Vienna Police Department Color Guard stands at attention as the Vienna Choral Society sings …
Mayor M. Jane Seeman and “A Day to Remember” keynote speaker Ron Miluszewski listen as …
The 80-pound division Vienna Wolfpack and Ft. Hunt Titan share post-game sportsmanship. Vienna won the …
The Vienna Wolfpack and Ft. Hunt Titan mostly fought a ground war at Waters Field …
Evidently, years of training paid off …. as the bus appeared at the top of …
Three little friends on their first day of school in 2013.
Parents and students got to the bus stop well in advance of the appointed time …
More than 100 Floris UMC members and guests of all ages gathered on Aug. 25 …
Children helping children: More than 100 children and adults gathered Sunday at Floris UMC to …
Greg Drake, Nate Long, Heather Haynes Long, and Jess Kewrel pose with their pups Sabo …
D.C. resident Joe Lucas and friend Winston take in the scene at the inaugural Pups …
Stephanie and Elliud Arbblo soak in the sounds of live music with their terrier friends …
Browser Beer, a non-alcoholic brew without hops, is the first choice beer for Fido and …
Supporters of Cindy’s Legacy participate in a fundraising golf clinic in Herndon last year. This …
Golfers participate in last year’s clinic to benefit Cindy’s Legacy, a nonprofit that provides support …
A playful kitten.
Alyssa Weiss
Evan Rosenstock, sister Shelby Lackman, sister Allison Rosenstock and father Howard Rosenstock
Children who enjoy both sports and technology might enjoy a camp like TIC Summer Camp, …
Students attend the Norwood School summer camp in Bethesda, Md. Experts say summer camp can …
On horseback are (from left) riders Sophia Edwards, Penelope Edwards and Katie Puckett.
Marine Sargeant Jon Gordon and Birdie.
Molly Morelli, dog program director, and Rick Yount, executive director of Warrior Canine Connection.
Rovi Faber sells handbags and accessories for Pull Tabs for Charity.
Incumbent Democratic Mayor Bill Euille
Salma Hasan Ali 's daughter, Saanya, with her grandparents outside the community center where Eid-ul-Fitr …
The winning bid for “Potomac Days at the Crossroads” by Carol Dyer will be announced …
Joseph Macekura
Westfield High sophomore Mohamed Robertson at his computer during class.
Chantilly High junior Caroline Manik learned how to keep her computer safe.
Chantilly students Revanth Kolli (left) and junior Anirudh Bagde during Cybersecurity Camp.
Centreville High Principal Martin Grimm at his desk in his office.
Martin Grimm
Members of Cub Scout Pack 1509 — Ryan Kiefer, Chris Hilburn, Robert Bernard and Reid …
Nikki Ferraro
T.C. Williams receiver Landon Moss, seen earlier this season, caught three touchdown passes from Alec …
First grade teacher Janelle Alabi enjoys time with students Samia Courtney (left) and Astrid Ramirez …
Families enjoy the BBQ.
Teachers Wil Clemente (left) and Jason Niel cook hot dogs.
Teachers rolling hot dogs to serve included, from left, Shawn Heller, Joe Fischhaber, Deb Christiano, …
Returning teachers and new teachers enjoy their time together. From left are Shele Banford, Kasey …
Yaw O. Nanart, Culture Plus Culture
Joon Yang, General Manager/Owner and Wayne Halleran, Chef/Owner.
Jean Hayden tallies the score.
Josie Macdonald checks on a word in the Scrabble dictionary.
Judy Duncan’s Scrabble Set included letters that are coded in Braille and a board that …
Judy Duncan takes her turn looking for a place to add a new word. Duncan …
Headed for the Senior Olympics in Scrabble, Judy Bromberg plays with Miracle Knox and Barbara …
Alexandria Fire Department personnel demonstrate rescue procedures outside George Washington Middle School during the Look …
Firefighters Michael Brown, Anthony Watson, Brian Hricik, Thurston McClain and Andre Snead participate in the …
Reginald McKinnon, left, speaks at the Look before You Lock campaign kick-off. McKinnon lost a …
Mayor Bill Euille speaks with U.S. DOT Secretary Ray LaHood at the Aug. 17 kick-off …
U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, joined by Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen …
Campagna Center CEO Tammy Mann, center, speaks at the kick-off of the Look Before You …
Executive Director Bonnie Baxley points to the dilapidated stove in an apartment slated for renovation …
Board chair Marie Muscella addresses the crowd at the renovation groundbreaking for a Community Lodgings …
Katie McKenzie stand with her mom, Terrie McKenzie, outside Stone Middle School. Katie is an …
From left are Stone Middle School teachers Charlotte Chrostowski, math, and Liz Deal, civics.
From left: Poplar Tree Elementary librarian Cindy Uncles, P.E. teacher Rob Thompson and special-ed teacher …
Chantilly sophomore Joey Lisko (on left) helps Associate Band Director Chris Singleton move a filing …
From left are Chantilly High special-education teachers Patti Caplan and Karen Beers.
Stone Middle School Principal Scott Phillips is beginning his 11th year there.
From left are Benny Geruardi, Mary Jane Gutkowski, Gina Latcheran, Gian Piero Mazi, Ryan Gutkowski …
Representatives of Community Lodgings, HomeAid of Northern Virginia and Pulte Homes gather Aug. 28 for …
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Morton Sherman addresses the crowd during the first ACPS Back to …
T.C. Williams students Cindy Ramires, 18, and Sydney Zelaya, 17, volunteer at the AVID booth …
David Summers, 17, and Conrado Castro, 18, perform an original spoken word presentation.
Dream Dog Foundation mascot Jazz the Dream Dog poses with director Lorraine Friedman, program participants …
Bishop Ireton quarterback PJ Zingler throws a pass against Bishop O’Connell on Aug. 31.
T.C. Williams defensive back Tyrice Henry returned a free kick and an interception for touchdowns …
T.C. Williams running back Dealo Robertson stiff-arms Wakefield’s Khory Moore during the teams’ Aug. 30 …
Mount Vernon quarterback Brendon Maturey is seen against West Potomac on Aug. 30.
Caleb Williams won his first start as West Potomac varsity quarterback on Aug. 30 as …
West Potomac running back Demornay Pierson-El scored two touchdowns against Mount Vernon on Aug. 30 …
Captain II Willie F. Bailey talks with volunteers during the assembly of school supplies.
Karen Parker Thompson and her son Robert finish up stuffing a backpack and begin to …
Over 100 volunteers and sponsors filled the north bay at #11 Penn Daw to fill …
Ernie Phillips from the Centreville Moose Lodge places notebooks in each of the passing bags …
Bishop Ireton students fill the visitors spectator stands for the opening season game against O’Connell …
Children tumble through the inflatable slide at the second annual Emergency Preparedness Fair at the …
Meredith-Wynn Barber of Potomac, 10th grade student at Walt Whitman High School and member of …
Katherine and Bridget from the Boyle School of Irish Dance in Alexandria perform a solo …
Mary from the Boyle School of Irish Dance in Alexandria performs a solo dance during …
The Celtic Aire, a U.S. Air Force band, performs its final summer concert on Aug. …
The audience stands up as Celtic Aire sings the Star Spangled Banner.
Senior Police Officer Eddie Stapleton receiving this year’s award.
Jenn Shim
Bishop O’Connell quarterback Leighton Dassau runs with the ball while pursued by Bishop Ireton lineman …
“Potomac Days at the Crossroads” by Carol Dyer.
Art Gallery of Potomac’s featured artists are Felisa Federman, Nancy Frankel and Evelyn Jacob.
Evelyn Jacob creates nature photographs.
Nancy Frankel with her sculpture “Growth.”
Department directors of Inova Alexandria Hospital and Project Search students.
Jane Quenneville, director of special education at Alexandria City Public Schools, speaks at the kick-off …
Staff, students and families participate in the event.
Christine Candio (left), chief executive officer of Inova Alexandria Hospital, talks with two students in …
Mount Vernon Area Girl Scout Troop 874 made 82 dresses to send to an orphanage …
Kendra Chambers, the chair of the Community Partners for Children Back-to-School Supply Drive, reviews the …
Chief Deputy Tony DiCesare and Undersheriff Tony Davis deliver school supplies to Maury Elementary School.
Deputies George Wooden and Mark Jessup pack up school supplies at Charles Houston Recreation Center.
Justin Green explores the historical significance of Brown’s Spring House and the “Undertaker’s House,” while …
Theresa Ryland explains the story of the Colvin Run Schoolhouse, now the Colvin Run Community …
Zullo ran down Utterback Store Road and the goats followed.
The goats of Great Falls' "Running of the Goats," as Louise Zullo jokingly referred to …
"Great Falls Magic," by Hwa Crawford.
Marty Valentine of Home Performance Solutions uses a thermal camera to show air flows at …
Guests at a McLean residence examine a thermal camera reading from Marty Valentine of Home …
9616 Accord Drive, Potomac — $855,000
9333 Falls Chapel Way, Potomac — $880,000
6231 26th Road North, Arlington — $1,050,000
5525 Fairfax Drive, Arlington — $1,050,000
3179 Key Boulevard, Arlington — $1,035,000
2312 Quantico Street North, Arlington — $1,075,000
2244 Upton Street North, Arlington — $1,067,000
13 Cold Spring Court, Potomac — $844,000
11921 Ledgerock Court, Potomac — $849,000
11505 Karen Drive, Potomac — $862,000
1043 Stuart Street North, Arlington — $1,010,000
10 Over Ridge Court, Potomac — $855,000
This cartoon appeared on the front page of the Washington Times on Jan. 13, 1905.
The grandstand and judges tower were long abandoned when this photograph was taken in 1914.
The St. Asaph Racetrack operated between a neighborhood known as St. Elmo and another neighborhood …
Virginia's First Lady Maureen McDonnell handles 7-week-old Connor Paszkiet like the pro that she is, …
Francine, Robert and Robbie Albritton; Mindy and Raina Morack; Annette and Meghan Canard; Hiroko Nakajima; …
9011 Scott Street, Springfield — $725,000
7925 Hollington Place, Fairfax Station — $739,000
7000 Clifton Knoll Court, Alexandria — $740,000
6221 Willowfield Way, Springfield — $700,000
5021 Veronica Road, Centreville — $720,000
4720 Walney Knoll Court, Chantilly — $740,000
The Fairfax County Public Schools Leadership Team, which performed "Stay True to Your School" by …
Members of the Northrop Grumman PDP Team (l-r) Andrew Tran, Stephanie Paone, Neetu Dhillon, Candice …
Fairfax County’s 911 Call Center located in the McConnell Public Safety and Transportation Operations Center, …
Michael Weiss
Michael Weiss' annual charity event takes place Saturday, Sept. 8, at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex. …
Professional figure skater Michael Weiss grew up, trained and lives in McLean with his wife …
Presidential friend and advisor Valerie Jarrett brought President Barack Obama’s pro women’s rights message to …
Andie Matten, 15, and her sister Roxy, 14, from Clifton.
Max Synder, 16, from Clifton teams with his best friend, Jason Saitta, 15, of Chantilly.
First novel of Stephen D. Hayes
Community Relations Deputy Valarie Wright dropped off bumper stickers, pencils, rulers and posters at the …
Zumba instructor and owner of PIES Fitness Yoga Studio Marsha Banks-Harold.
The music starts to play and the crowd responds with dancing.
Ellison Paul scans the field as she rises in the air on the bungee jump.
Teryl Hackley, owner of Conservative Cutts Barber Shop finishes a new cut on Markus Patten.
Dozens of parents and children line up to receive a free school backpack.
Glamdoll Makeup owner Letitia Thornhill paints Danielle Dean at the festival.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova speaks inside the Clifton Presbyterian Church on …
State Del. Tim Hugo, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, Clifton Mayor William …
Laura Ann Wylie and Scott Clement MacDougall are married.
Nathan Latka pitches his app at the end of the development phase of Apps4VA’s startup …
Reenactor Kyle Dalton is showing Bridget O’Nell how to play “Shut the Box” dice game …
Reenactor Nicole Foronda stands outside the Carlyle House during the War of 1812 commemoration.
Patriot Scuba instructors lead Wounded Warrior Program participants underwater at the Holiday Inn at Eisenhower …
“I’m used to giving it to the Lord and trusting He’ll provide,” said food pantry …
Gilbert Zimmerman
David and Suzanne Joseph dance as the Jefferson Street Strutters perform.
Greg Murphey plays a set with the Jefferson Street Strutters as they perform ‘20s and …
The Alexandria Harmonizers sing “New York, New York” during a concert at Market Square on …
Graduates Darren Walters, apprentice of three years also attending Roanoke college to study physics in …
George Washington’s breakfast menu included hoe-cakes topped with butter and maple.
President George Washington reads the book “George Washington Breakfast” by Jean Fritz with Jeremy Flores …
Holly Dougherty, Chamber executive director (center), welcomes Tim McGhee and Justin Malkin to the networking …
Chamber members introduce themselves around the room and talk about their businesses.
Makeda McKenzie, Baywood Hotels; Michael Owney, director of sales, Holiday Inn Express and Springhill Suites; …
Chamber Chairman Michael Gailliot and June Campola of Candlewood Suites welcome guests.
Gary Bailey finishes up a trim on Robert Overbey.
Modine the clown hams it up with Robert Overbey in the gym at the Gum …
Fairfax County Firefighter and professional barber Hakim Newsome and Demari Patterson.
Fairfax County firefighter and professional barber Craig White works on Marquis Hagans. The firefighters hosted …
Jeremiah Hagans, a Head-Start student is Marvin Goldsmith’s first client of the day.
Marvin Goldsmith of Marvin’s Barber & Beauty in the Marcel Center sets up his tools …
Virginia Moore laughs as she finally takes hold of the new steps.
Maureen Ribble starts the line down the floor leading Pat Takken, Mary Fierritto, Joanne Cox …
Former Ms. Senior Virginia, Maureen Ribble leads the students in a dance set to music …
Sophomore Jessica Reeves and the Chantilly field hockey team competed in the “Under the Lights” …
Centreville junior Devin Kelly scored a goal against South Lakes during the “Under the Lights” …
From left, Ashley Adams, Crystal Fichter, Aileen Brasse, Laura Piper. As the only one in …
Monica Guerrero holds daughter Rebeccah, 6 months. A Marine Corps wife, Guerrero says this little …
Best-selling author Heidi Murkoff signing copies of her "What to Expect When You're Expecting" book …
Photo by Andrea Worker/The Connection From left, Julie Clemente of McLean is a member of …
Volunteering is a Schenher family affair: Kane, 10, mom Brein, and Laney, 6, spent hours …
Michelle Toothman from the Franconia area, First Lady Maureen McDonnell and Patty Pacheco of Springfield …
In her remarks to the moms, Virginia's First Lady Maureen McDonnell admitted she gets nervous …
Artur Davis, former Alabama Democratic Congressman and now a Virginia Republican.
Carys Meyer, who plays Carly, getting her make-up done before shooting.
Ben Davies (Brandon) and Frank Stephens (Ben), play brothers in the movie.
Director Donald Leow, a resident of Clifton, at work filming "The Senior Prank" movie.
The filming of "The Senior Prank."
Cast members of "The Senior Prank" give a smile and share a group hug.
Tim Heflin
Rick Schroeder, member of The Rotary Club of Fairfax, receiving the Service Above Self award. …
Elayna Tursky
Senior forward Laura Martin is a captain for the Lee field hockey team.
Lee senior Meghan Cox scored a pair of goals during the “Under the Lights” field …
Woodson junior Alex Lightfoot, right, competes for the ball against a Hayfield player at the …
Woodson junior Kelly Stegner scored a career-high three goals against Hayfield during the “Under the …
Meg Jarrell, a 2008 Lake Braddock graduate, is in her first season as Woodson head …
West Springfield sophomore Brittan Muir plays center-midfield for the Spartans field hockey team.
West Springfield senior Tasy Novopachennaia battles for the ball against two Chantilly players during the …
The popular Las Quetzales Mexican Dance Ensemble at the Burke Centre Festival.
The Kings Park Concert Band plays patriotic music during the 11th annual Springfield BridgeWalk on …
The Veteran’s Memorial at American Legion Post 176 in Springfield.
Supervisors Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), Jeff McKay (D-Lee) with daughter, Leann, 5, and Chairman Sharon Bulova …
Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) and daughter Leann, 5, lead dignitaries in reciting the Pledge of …
The Fort Belvoir Color Guard and the Fife and Drum Corp led participants on a …
Tim Sargeant, of Dominion Power, presents after-school funding check to Linda Patterson, LCAC’s Executive Director.
Jess Brindisi, of Vulcan Materials, presents an after-school funding check to Linda Patterson, LCAC’s Executive …
Natascia Diaz, Sam Ludwig, Bayla Whitten, Bobby Smith will appear in MetroStage’s Jacques Brel is …
David Martin of Goldworks displays some of his handcrafted jewelry during the Chamber of Commerce …
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce president John Long, left, is joined by Wiygul Automotive's winning team …
T.C. Williams goalkeeper Megan Boyle is a fourth-year starter for the Titans.
Megan Laychak battles for the ball against a Chantilly defender during the “Under the Lights” …
T.C. Williams junior Malik Carney stiff-arms a Herndon defender during a scrimmage on Aug. 23.
T.C. Williams senior receiver Landon Moss scores the first of his two touchdowns during a …
Senior forward Gabby Ocker and the Mount Vernon field hockey team won their pool at …
Mount Vernon senior Ashleigh Sable scored two goals in the “Under the Lights” field hockey …
Newlyweds Aaron Gilary and Jennifer Styles enjoy the cool afternoon at the Lee-Fendall Ice Cream …
Friends of Lee-Fendall chair Dr. Patricia Sanders is flanked by board members Carter Refo and …
Lee-Fendall House Museum director Erin Adams enjoys a bowl of ice-cream and strawberries.
The Lee-Fendall House is interpreted as a Lee home during 1850-1870.
The Lee-Fendall Museum has received grants to undertake an archaeological excavation and garden redesign project.
18th and 19th century children’s games: ready for play.
Horseshoes await players in the side garden at the Lee-Fendall House.
The remains of Hubert N. “Dutch” Hoffman Sr. and his sister Mildred rest in the …
Divers submerge in the pool at the Holiday Inn as part of the afternoon scuba …
PADI IDC Staff Instructor Eliseo Rodriguez and PADI OWSI Tim Cavanaugh demonstrate how to share …
PADI IDC Staff Instructor Eliseo Rodriguez and PADI Dive Master Lisa Mucha talk through the …
Julia Burke and Virginia Kane raised $1,000 for the AWLA selling their pupcakes outside the …
Washington Capitals mascot Slapshot joins in the fun during Design Day at the Charles Houston …
So Kids Can co-founder Elliot Segal, center, gets help from the brother and sister team …
Eight-year-old Alphonso displays his drawing during the Aug. 15 Design Day at the Charles Houston …
Virginia Infantry soldier Todd Brighton shoots off a volley of fire on the front green …
A temporary bridge and box culvert built on Beach Mill Road over Nichols Run. VDOT …
Construction crews working onsite at Alexandria Contrabands and Freedmen's Cemetery Memorial, South Washington and Church …
Detailed construction plans of Contrabands and Freedmen's Cemetery: Ovoid shapes with Rectangle inlays indicate known …
West Potomac High School graduates Waverly McClusky and Lindsay Gallagher were asked by the West …
Crystal Compton appeals for a safe practice field at Muddy Hole Farm. At left is …
Edward Batten, Park Authority board member, urges voting for the upcoming $75 million park bond. …
Carla Claure tells of violence, drugs and sexual assault in the Audubon neighborhood and appeals …
Tom West
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett cuts the ribbon at the grand openning of Orange Leaf …
Jack Sears (Landon student) and Helen Sears (Holton Arms student) stopped by to sample the …
Rin Iimi (8 years old), Shou Iimi (2 years old) with their mother Daiyuan Luo.
Crossing Guard Miss Thomas is very busy on every school morning.
Sohhia Sanai (3rd grade) talks about her first day at Bells Mill. Last year she …
First grader Lester Cheng displays the right attitude on the first day of school.
Gerald Williams (2nd grade) and his sister Cyrilia Williams (5th grade) wait for the school …
Fifth graders Laila Wasi and Genesis Via talk about what they expect on the first …
School buses unload students on the first day back to school.
The toppings bar at Orange Leaf.
Whitman senior Kevin McGowan will open the 2012 season as the Vikings’ starting quarterback.
Whitman junior Zac Morton will start at running back against Wootton, but could see time …
From left: Jake Schuman, Shari Schuman and Andrew Prosen love the frozen yogurt and toppings …
From left: Jacob Fienberg, Lindsay Fienberg, Jack Feldman and Max Miller enjoy Orange Leaf Frozen …
Stacey Roshan
David Brighton, 13, receives a mock-up bandage from Megan Carolla, 13. “I signed up for …
Charlotte Crockett, 14, shows off her mock-bandaged arm. “There are so many different fields to …
Rachel Short, 13, is hauled away to the hallway. “My favorite part of camp was …
From left: Jessica Wisecover, Rukhsana Hussain, Taryn Overman, Mary Ellen Gannon and Jerome Frasier. The …
The campers enter the ambulance truck and are familiarized with the equipment used for emergencies.
Visitors shop at the Valdez brothers’ produce stand at the Rosslyn Farmers Market.
Owner and wine maker Matt Barbagallo presents a bottle of “Sweet Rebecca Lynn” white wine …
Guitar player Brian Mesko performs with the Robert Jospe’ band during the Rosslyn lunch time …
Bruce Waxman, Chapter 227 vice president, is with case managers April Ballard and Martha Valdez, …
Roxie Curtis of HoneyBaked Ham of Reston (second from left) receives the Franchisee of the …
Gerrianne D. "Winky" Burks
Chris McDonald
Alanna Li indulges in a little bit of temporary body art. The 8-year-old is the …
Ace Dacanay, 3, just couldn't keep his feet on the ground when cover band the …
A majority of the employees attending Primescape Solutions End of Summer Celebration are finally herded …
The challenge of the 26 ft rock climbing wall attracted a number of the youngsters, …
Employee Lisa Pellegrin and husband John really wanted to win the loudest outfit award. Lisa …
Thin Threads: Real Stories of Hadassah Life Changing Moments was released in the month of …
Rebecca Krasnegor, of Reston.
The Boutique Bakeshop serves muffins, scones, brownies, cookies, cupcakes and cakes.
The Boutique Bakeshop owners, Evan Sanderson and Stephanie Baker.
Michael T. Taylor recently joined the Reston office of Jackson Lewis LLP as a partner.
Brian Day, a former assistant coach at Westfield and Centreville, is in his first season …
Senior running back Denzel Weaver looks to elude a pair of T.C. Williams defenders during …
The South Lakes field hockey team takes on Centreville on Aug. 25 during the “Under …
South Lakes junior midfielder Olivia Wolfe scored two goals during the “Under the Lights” field …
Members of the Reston Rotary Club hand Denise Kellogg (right), of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, …
Fairfax County’s bicycle transportation plan, as recommended by the comprehensive plan and the Pedestrian and …
Bikers cross Elden Street in downtown Herndon. The Town Council passed a resolution on future …
Members of the Forward Future STEM Showcase present their projects at the Herndon United Methodist …
Diane Szczepaniak’s Death is The Mother of Beauty.
Diane Szczepaniak’s She Hears Upon that Wide Water Without Sound.
Diane Szczepaniak’s When I Was A Child.
Telesto by Robert Weiner
James Iveson is stitching together his animal print with his father during a plushie making …
Resident artist Beth Baldwin is teaching a plushie demonstration class to Arlington residents at Artisphere, …
Angel (Erin Driscoll) mourns leaving the Chicken Ranch during “Hard Candy Christmas.”
Jewel (Nova Y. Payton, center) shows the girls at the Chicken Ranch just how “Twenty …
The Aggie Boys (from left to right: Davis Hasty, Benjamin Horen, Vincent Kempski, Stephen Gregory …
Sherri L. Edelen (as Miss Mona, center) leads the cast of "The Best Little Whorehouse …
Yorktown setter Reilly Burlingame dished 35 assists during the Patriots’ five-game victory against South County …
Yorktown junior Hayley Molnar tallied 20 kills in the Patriots’ season-opening victory against South County …
Cinnamon and Silk snuggle up on Donna Henry’s lap as they don’t like sitting or …
Artist Glen Kessler finishes up a painting at the fair. Kessler works out of the …
Bourbon, a puppy being cared for by the Virginia German Shepherd Rescue checks out the …
Chilly Pasternak greets visitors to Wags ‘n Whiskers on Saturday afternoon, Aug. 25. in Shirlington …
Dr. Lori Pasternak’s “Dogmobile.” Pasternak was awarded the 2011 Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association Practitioner …
Diane Rickey of Dogma Gourmet Dog Bakery & Boutique offers samples of yogurt based ice …
The 2013 BalletNova Young Choreographers Competition launches in September and is open to residents of …
A young Native ceremonial dancer at last year’s Virginia Indian Festival.
The Senior Olympics track event, 2011.
Apps4VA’s NOVA EDU Startup Weekend was June 1-3. The next phase is open for submissions …
"Lancaster Landscape" by Gabriego, Acrylic. “Landscapes from Abstraction to Realism,” featuring Gabriego and 15 other …
There have been major boundary changes in the Congressional districts serving Fairfax County since the …
Rt. Rev. Charles Aboody, festival chairman, Nikki Haddad, parishioner and food coordinator, and Rt. Rev. …
Church member and baker Mary Hadeed is making hundreds of flaky shortbread cookies for Holy …
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 227 members present thirty-four $50 gift cards for homeless veterans’ …
Band members in their uniforms will visit neighborhoods asking for a tax-deductible support.
The "Dabkeh" is an Arabic folk dance widely performed at weddings and joyous occasions. Festival …
Holy Transfiguration’s Jennifer Bawab (left) and Cathy Baroody are ready to help festival goers decide …
Meat lovers and vegetarians have plenty of choices at the festival, including Kibbee, stuffed grape …
From left—Office Administrator/Events Planner Sharon Brown and Tysons Regional Chamber of Commerce President Lisa Huffman …
McLean’s Boy Scout Troop 1130 earned the Honor Troop Award at summer camp in Maryland.
The McLean Community Center will host its 30th Holiday Crafts Show.
John Foust
Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34) speaking at the Romney-Ryan Kickoff Rally on Aug. 11 in Manassas.
Auctioneer Bruce Grammer, assisted by Linda Thompson with "a throw" showing Great Falls historic places.
Benny Potter and Western Electric playing classic rock and rockabilly music.
Attendees were so enthusiastic about the event, all the teams took the stage together at …
Steve Souder
Bang Yan Pham, 13, competes in the McLean Teens Got Talent competition, Saturday, Aug. 25 …
From left, Eli Rutter, 7, and Sofia Belvedere, 10, race against each other in a …
Sofia Najjar, 8, and her mother Lama, create Spin Art T-shirts at the annual Block …
From left, Sarah Schallern, Darrick Speller and Jimmy Reed give judgments during the McLean Teens …
From left, Elizabeth Galbreath, 10, and Aarushi Desai, 11, compete in a hula hoop contest …
Charles Olin of the Analemma Society shows off a pocket sundial at the Great Falls …
Roger Bailey, a sundial designer, speaks at the Great Falls Library Aug. 15 about a …
Members of the Old Dominion Boat Club occupy the Strand.
Director Donald Leow, a resident of Clifton himself, at work filming his movie.
The filming of "The Senior Prank"
The Green Hedges School jazz band participates in traditional Vienna Halloween Parade to be held …
Lisa feeding one of the babies.
Lisa holding the newborns.
From left, Katie Cole and Caitlyn Shumway at opening day of CK Creations at the …
Ginny Barnes
Construction on Fairfax County Parkway in the Fair Lakes area of Fairfax County continues. This …
Supervisor Michael Frey’s view of Centreville from Route 29 looking down toward the Shenandoah Mountains.
Hannah Huggins and Brady Madden
From left are Leslie Jenuleson, PFC Raza Zaidi with the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office, and …
Priscilla Knight
Bruno
The Bryan Gunter Memorial was played at Rock Harbor and Winchester Country Club golf courses …
Justin Wolfe
Construction workers are busy Aug. 15 as the new George Washington library takes shape at …
The Rev. Charles F. Brock
The Steurele family found a new direction for serving families in need — the creation …
Rebuilding Together volunteers make repairs to a resident’s front porch.
Shirley Marshall, the new executive director at UCM, is flanked by some of her staff: …
Twelve Alexandria residents are honored for their community commitment in the Living Legends project.
Actor Ron Field portraying Artemus Tucker engages the children in reenacting the story of the …
Gilly gets a blessing from Rector Ruth Walsh as Peg Iber watches at the celebration …
Mount Vernon Estate
Woodlawn Plantation
Sisters Jennifer Loeb (right) and Kerry Petrauskas danced to Cotton-Eyed Joe during the City of …
A creative chocolate confection at the 2012 Chocolate Lovers Festival.
Heavyweight boxing champion Riddick Bowe, back row center, thanks members of American Legion Post 24 …
The Fraternal Order of Eagles supports local organizations like the Alexandria Titans.
Sherry Edelkamp (left) of New Hope Housing discusses the evening meal at the Rising Hope …
Musician Jamie Turner plays the glasses in the breezeway at the Torpedo Factory on the …
Alexandria Town Crier Ben Fiorre-Walker leads the annual George Washington Birthday parade up S. Fairfax …
Old Dominion Boat Club Commodore David Howell, second from right, is joined by past commodores …
Old Dominion Boat Club president Miles Holtzman and Board of Governors chairman Eric DeSoto raise …
Representatives of Alexandria's business community include Andrew Palmieri, Stephanie Landrum, Val Hawkins, Stephanie Pace Brown, …
Even though organizers had set up rooms to accommodate the overflow with TVs showing the …
The crowd enthusiastically responds to Wisconsin U.S. representative and vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan.
Neighborhood Watch: From left—Ellen King, daughter Anna King, Mary Mohl and Silvia Nutbrown. These Springfield …
A Family Affair: Chris and Beth Caron of Springfield, with four of their five children, …
Sandra Keith
Kathryn Boudreau
Tom Lienay
Janice Renfor
David Cole
Anna Goodwin
Jason Focarino
Margaret Hudson, Part-time elementary school secretary, Burke, 12 years "I think that everybody is very …
Cindy Steiner, Teacher, Burke, 17 years "We live in Burke center and we love the …
Yae Ji Cha, Sweet Frog Employee, Burke, 16 years "It’s really safe, I’ll tell you …
Kyle Marquis, Baker, Burke, 15 years "I like that I can walk anywhere that I …
Kari Meyer
Carys Meyer
Paul Meyer
Cam Meyer
Eryn Meyer
Braeden O'Hara
Hugh O'Hara
Han-Mee Artist Association of Greater Washington, D.C. presents Blurring Boundaries at the Lorton Workhouse starting …
Ice Fishing, by Richard Mallory Allnutt, placed third in the People's Choice Awards.
Lotus Blossoms, by Jack Dyer of Springfield, won second place.
The first place winner, Barefoot Ballerina, by Maria Bennett Hock of Burke.
Austin Perryman (4), Anthony Bowen (25) and the Fairfax football team made the Division 6 …
Mayor R. Scott Silverthorne
The Factory Vintage T-shirt shop at 10409 Main Street in the City of Fairfax sells …
Lynn Garvey Hodge of Clifton autographs copies of her book during a Burke Historical Society …
The grotto at the historic cemetery at St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, where there …
Jenee Lindner, chair of the 10-day county-wide commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the American …
The historic cemetery at St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, where there will be a …
Historic St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church in Fairfax Station.
The Lorton Workhouse Arts Center campus
The new movie theater complex.
The grand entry plaza near the Loisdale Road entrance.
Signs are up indicating that Phase One of the $200 million transformation of Springfield Mall …
Floating dogwood stoneware bowl by Suan Ying of Vienna, Va. Photo by Guy Zoller
Handpainted geometric vase by Enid Sport-Stewart of Reston, Va. Photo by Guy Zoller
Stoneware with stained finish sculpture by Christine Moerenhout-Hubloue of McLean, Va.
Police horses line up for Potomac Day Parade.
Kayaking on the flat part of the Potomac River upriver from Riley's Lock, where there …
Today, Potomac Village is a gathering place for residents.
The view at Blockhouse 1 on the C&O Canal.
Resident Edina Komlodi, with her daughter, awaits the pony ride at the County Fair.
Todd McCracken
Sally Baird
Abby Raphael
James Lander
Chairwoman Emma Violand-Sánchez
Walter Tejada
Chris Zimmerman
Jay Fisette
Libby Garvey
Chairwoman Mary Hynes
The Paul VI boys’ basketball team defeated Coolidge in the 2012 City Title game in …
The Robinson boys’ basketball team won a Concorde District championship in 2012.
Emily Ryan and the Hayfield girls’ lacrosse team finished National District runner-up in 2012.
Grace Finnerty helped the Woodson girls’ lacrosse team win a Patriot District championship in 2012.
The West Springfield baseball team won a Northern Region title in 2012.
Thomas Rogers and the Lake Braddock baseball team won a state championship in 2012.
Burke Lake Park’s miniature train.
Trummers on Main in Historic Clifton.
Burke Nursery and Garden Centre, a popular place for trees, shrubs and flowers as well …
The historic Silas Burke House where the Burke Historical Society holds its monthly meetings.
The stone deck at Paradise Springs Winery in Clifton.
Wakefield Skateboard Park
Pohick Stream Valley Trail
Lake Accotink
The Hendry House at Fort C.F. Smith Park in Arlington hosts annual Holiday House. Samantha …
Maura Reiley as Clara admires her Christmas present of the Nutcracker during the Kenmore Middle …
Columbia Pike Farmers Market is open Sundays at the corner of Walter Reed Drive and …
Joel “JoMo” Newman on bass with Moondog Medicine Show at the annual Columbia Pike Blues …
Karen Acevedo of Alexandria Children’s Dentistry makes bubbles at the Taste of Arlington.
Michelle Sasscer of Babus Toys creates knitted wool toys at the Ballston Arts & Crafts …
Yorktown High School annual Chili Cook-off.
Juan Palomino, 23, Server
Julia Forkhort, 22
Brian Riegel, 28
AJ Duston, 19, Student
Syed Muzzammil Mehdi is volunteering at the Walker Nature Education Center this summer.
April Kitcho-Lucero is the assistant manger of the Pet Valu at the South Lakes Shopping …
Zach Wallace likes the American Espressos at the South Lakes Starbucks.
Linden Abston appreciates the sense of community found in Reston.
Linda Holloway enjoys the Reston's Used Book Shop's Book Club, every third Monday at 7:30 …
Fine Art Nature Photography, by Patricia Deege. Tuesday, Sept. 4, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Long Gallery …
Teen volunteers after a cleanup at the Southgate Community Center. The Five-Year Strategic Plan for …
From left, Mia Milosevic, 7 and her sister Sofia, 12 enjoy some time at one …
Families boat and fish along Lake Audubon.
Renzo Sanio, 9, plays a game of tennis at the Reston children's tennis courts.
Larry Butler, Reston Association Director of Parks and Recreation, explains Reston’s stream restoration program.
Jeanette and Bernard Hopkins of Reston walk along the path at the south side of …
Madeleine Steppel, 9, and her mother Debra in front of the White House. Madeleine won …
Madeleine Steppel, 9, meets White House Assistant Chef Sam Kass Monday, Aug. 20, after winning …
O’Sullivan’s an Irish pub in downtown Herndon, features a variety of classic Irish food.
Guests dine in the back room of Angeethi, a popular Indian restaurant in Herndon.
Jimmy Cirrito, owner of Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern, greets customers during a recent fundraiser at …
A Herndon High School diploma from 1949 and bicycle frame made out of wood by …
Controls and the American flag form the U.S.S. Herndon, which was used at Omaha Beach …
A statue of Commander William Herndon, for whom the town is named after, which was …
Ann Csonka and Kenny George, volunteers at the Herndon Depot museum, in front of an …
Maya Ciarrocchi’s Overburden, 2012, single-channel HD video, stereo sound.
From left, Elliot, Isaac, 7, Oriana, 5, Zoe and Solomon Zaret, 3, who were named …
The large carnival ride is one of the most popular attractions at McLean Day, a …
Ed Dixon
Federal Realty Investment Trust’s Village at Shirlington presents the Fifth Annual Wags n’ Whiskers, a …
Ashley Irvin, student at James Madison University/veterinary assistant at the Great Falls Animal Hospital, 4 …
Diane Strahan, consultant, 15 year resident
Rashad Shakib, Langley High School student/Great Falls Safeway employee, 9 year resident
Kevin Nejad, employee at Great Falls Starbucks/student at Northern Virginia Community College, 8 year resident
Anne Montgomery, librarian at Great Falls Public Library, 36 year resident
Lisa Petri with Wally and Polly, McLean, 1970.
Steven feeding a squirrel with a medicine dropper.
Teens at last year’s OFTC Block Party. Saturday, Aug. 25. 4-10 p.m., at the Old …
Sunset on Nick's Organic Farm, Aug 15, 2012
Nick Maravell speaks with former Montgomery County Council member Duchy Trachtenberg.
Sara Shor, director of publicity for the coalition to save Nick's Farm, reads from Governer …
Nick and Sophia Maravell
The crowd applauds Montgomery Council Member Valerie Ervin's comments in support of Nick's Organic Farm.
Montgomery Council Member Valerie Ervin speaks with supporters at the rally at Nick's Organic Farm. …
Barbara Ray and Brian Potter learn about the farm from Anna Johnson, the Farm-based Educator …
James Hopenfeld, a neighbor of Nick's Farm, talks with Nick Maravell.
Performers take to the stage at last year’s Potomac Day.
Moonbounces entertain children.
An Arlington school bus.
Perry Gawen standing in front of the business his father started as a one man …
Resident Joe Daclouche: “When I was a boy in the ‘60s, this was an Esso …
The hub of Westover, the intersection of Washington and McKinley.
“When I was a boy, this was all pine trees,” Perry Gawen recalls.
The Rice Building, home to 6 apartments, Gawen Realty, and the Lebanese Taverna. Built in …
Nicole Floyd: "Shopping! I love the antique shops, and the Ballston Mall."
Lisa Ashley: "The restaurants; Cheesecake Factory is my favorite."
Arthur Roach: "Arlington is so pet friendly. I have two Westies and they love to …
Cameron Woodring: "I find the bike path really enjoyable, there are lots of people out …
Chloe Davis: "I grew up here and I love the diversity. It's a dense population …
Lisa Raker likes Churchill sports — and The Pony Express — a hidden gem in …
Jim Senker loves playing tennis at the Potomac Tennis Club.
Rachel Senker loves the proximity to Bethesda and Washington D.C. — and all the activities …
Crannough Jones loves the schools — and feeling that she lives in a safe community.
Carter Devine, 16, who attends Walter Johnson High School: “I love the Avenel Park and …
Hannah Devine, 13, who attends the Connelly School of the Holy Child: “I love ice …
Linda Clinch of Potomac: “I love River Falls Seafood. I shop there all the time. …
Erin Demeria of Potomac: “What I love about Potomac is the huge and very active …
Bridgit Fried of Potomac: “I love the proximity to the C&O Canal.”
Various animals, including this llama, attend Potomac Day.
Children take to the climbing wall.
Marching bands are traditional participants in the annual Potomac Day Parade.
Roger Berliner
Friday evening wine nights at the Crystal City Water Park offer live music, a relaxing …
The scenic atmosphere of the Crystal City Water Park enhances the relaxing ambiance of a …
Ken and Patrick Smith, of the group Small Town, perform live music at the Crystal …
Enjoy discount movies, live comedy, restaurant fare and a full bar at the Arlington Draft …
A fine finish to any date night in Columbia Pike includes a stop at P. …
The authentic Thai food at Bangkok 54 is a must for any date night along …
Volunteer Arlington logo
Sara Applegate, owner of Applegate Gallery and Custom-Framing, looks over the architectural renderings of the …
Church Street merchants gather on the site of the proposed mixed-use building and parking garage …
Michael Amouri, owner of Caffe Amouri, Vienna
Laurie Di Rocco, Vienna Town Council member, Vienna
Cindy Stewart, Vienna Women’s Club, Hunter Mill representative to Fairfax County Animal Shelter Advisory Board, …
John Ferguson, retired foreign service officer, Vienna
Caffe Amouri not only roasts its own coffee, it will also freshly-grind it for your …
Historic Vienna Inc. sponsors free events, from exhibits, reenactments and special events to the Church …
Free concerts on the Town Green run May through August. Town businesses and individuals sponsor …
Vienna’s Patrick Henry Library and Oakton Library offer programming throughout the year at no charge. …
If Vienna has an icon, it’s the red caboose sitting alongside the W & OD …
In 1955, an 18-year-old high school student from Oakton handcrafted this circus car toy box …
Pat Price calls her west-facing yard her “heaven-on-earth.” The towering apple trees were just sticks …
The home that Pat Price lives in is the home she grew up in. It’s …
The Colvin Run Dancers at the Colvin Run Citizens Association’s inaugural black-tie event, June 2, …
Colvin Run School picture dated 1923—Pictured left to right, back row, Viola Thompson Kidwell (Teacher), …
Event organizer and CRCA Board Member Kathleen Milks and fellow Great Falls resident Ralph Dashner …
The Great Falls Grange members (circa 1930s).
The Turner Farm, Aerial View
Potowmack Canal, Great Falls Park, Virginia Last Lock Before Drop to the River (1987)
Painter Alicia Sommers stands in front of her abstract creations at an art festival sponsored …
Great Falls artist Ronni Jolles works in her studio, designing a piece in her signature …
The Turner Farmhouse on Georgetown Pike, 1987.
1890s Baseball Team, Great Falls. Front Row: Neal Johnson, Tom Dickey, Walter Follin, Page Sanders, …
State Senator Chap Petersen (D-34) with his family in the annual 4th of July Parade …
The Weck family, from left, Karen, Frederick, Jennifer and Christopher, sit along the river at …
Volunteer Jean Toger searches for trash under a drainpipe along Difficult Run on Saturday.
Georgette McKee and her son Maxwell, an eighth grader at Cooper Middle School, pick up …
A student compares positions with her teacher during a ballet class at the McLean Community …
Children play with the bubbles blown by a clown during one of the McLean Community …
Students at a McLean Community Center art class work on one of their pieces.
A yoga class at the McLean Community Center, one of the many programs and classes …
A welcome sign and median improvements in downtown McLean, which were part of the improvements …
From left, Kara Hannibal and M.J. Ulrich, members of McLean High School varsity volleyball, promote …
The intersection of Chain Bridge Road and Old Dominion Drive in downtown McLean, where a …
From left, Steve Krop and Tim Burke, staff members at the Old Brogue in Great …
Guests dine on the patio at the Old Brogue, which has been serving local residents …
From left, Greg and Ken Fulmer examine a viper on display at Cars and Coffee.
Visitors to Cars and Coffee at The Old Brogue admire an Austin convertible. Katie’s Coffee …
Guests dine at The Old Brogue, a community fixture in Great Falls since 1981.
The Exxon station at the intersection of Georgetown Pike and Walker Road will have its …
The Exxon station at the corner of Walker Road and Georgetown Pike will cease to …
Collingwood Library and Museum.
Tim McGhee
Justin Malkin
Dollar
Michele Claeys, associate head and middle school principal at the Norwood School in Potomac encourages …
Kindergarten coordinator Cathy Gibert of the Norwood School in Potomac leads a class discussion. The …
Science teacher Karen Schulien of the Norwood School in Potomac teaches a group of kindergarten …
Students at the Norwood School in Potomac work in the Lower School computer lab. Education …
Linda Gulyn, Ph.D., a professor of psychology at Marymount University says that any change — …
Vienna-based professional organizer Susan Unger of ClutterSOS tells parents to create a color-coded calendar that …
Students playing brass and woodwind instruments in the concert band.
These students play flutes and clarinets in the concert band.
Franklin Orchestra Director Francesca Fitzgerald conducts the intermediate orchestra.
From left are violinists Rishabh Misra and Brandon Nguyen.
From left are Matthew Ehlers and Madelin Ward with their instruments. Both are rising seventh-graders …
Students in the advanced orchestra rehearse intently.
Cecilia Anderson, a former teacher and the owner of Splendidly Organized in Vienna, encourages parents …
Kevin Whalen with Best Buddy Eric Latcheran, 25, Special Olympian and Chantilly High School graduate …
The Best Buddies All Day Music Jam will be at Sully's Restaurant in Chantilly on …
Members of the Little Rascals Team, Dawn Sciarrino and John Brockmeyer and their sons Andrea …
Luke, 7, and sister Abby, 5, cast out their lines with their dad on Lake …
Michael Bradford and Lucy Smith share a laugh while slicing some tomatoes at the Saturday …
The Guzman family peddles ashore to smile while they soak up the sun at Lake …
Friends Kel, Terri and Yoko take in the beauty of Lake Anne on a Saturday …
The little ones love the surprising and refreshing splash of the Reston Town Center fountain …
Adults and children alike groove along to the salsa and Afro-Cuban music at a Reston …
Shayan Pahlevani
Recital performance of ‘Rapunzel’ at W. T. Woodson High School. The girls dance a contemporary …
Tiny Dancers performing the traditional ‘The Paintbrushes’ ballet dance.
Doreen Provost circa 1954.
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-at-large) and Fairfax County Police Chief David …
Public Swimming Pools
David M. Brown Planetarium
Arlington Historical Museum
Adam Miner, a winner of the 2012 Ben DeFelice Scholarship, is with Northwest Federal Credit …
Ms. Virginia Senior America 2012 Kat Fanelli leads a senior citizens flash mob in “I …
Veronneau’s Jazz Samba Project
Lynn Veronneau
The encore dance included many of the fair’s volunteer staff and friends.
Flash mob participants dance off the field.
Arlington senior Trudy Kocyjk watches as her friends perform in the flash mob.
Caleb Henderson was one of the top quarterbacks in the region last season as a …
Brian Goldberg and Angi Christensen enjoy the Aug. 7 pre-show reception at LTA to benefit …
Elizabeth Luchessi, right, gives Heidi Vatanka her tickets to the Running Brooke Fund benefit performance …
Brooke Curran, right, with Dean Shaw of Shaw and Sullivan CPA, one of the sponsors …
Jessica Shipman with Maspala Juma in Arusha, Tanzania.
Yorktown junior Will Roebuck enters his first season as a starting varsity quarterback.
Yorktown junior M.J. Stewart is a standout running back and defensive back.
Louis Barnett celebrates in front of the U.S. Capitol Aug. 5 after completing a 4,000-mile …
Stuart Stephenson (second to left) with his quintet, the Vandalay Brass.
Chad Merica (left), branch director at Alexandria Boys & Girls Club receives $1,700 from Occasionally …
Firefighters of the Department of Emergency Services, Fire and Emergency Services use a remote control …
A Fort Belvoir firefighter manipulates a hose to provide water to Fairfax County Fire Station …
Firefighters of the Fort Belvoir Department of Emergency Services, Fire and Emergency Services use a …
Firefighters of the Fort Belvoir Department of Emergency Services, Fire and Emergency Services work on …
Ready to take off: The starting line at a previous Paul VI Runfest 5K race.
Lorton resident and Virginia's Legionnaire of the Year Jim Glassman enjoys an event at Post …
Members of American Legion Post 24 gather to congratulate Jim Glassman, seated second from right, …
Lorton resident Jim Glassman, a member of American Legion Post 24, holds the Virginia State …
Vehicles are parked all along Main Street during the annual Labor Day car show in …
Fairfax resident Larry Brooks, of the Brothers’ Rods Car Club, proudly displays his 1941 Willis …
Tammy McClanahan of Clifton and her father, Roger, stand beside his 1975 red Corvette.
Clifton’s Mike Nelson and daughters, from left, Lindsey, 9, and Lauren, 13, inspect a 1970 …
A horse and member of the Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program visit children at Life …
More than 300 people of all faiths gathered for a candlelight vigil at the Sikh …
Navdeep Sing, policy advisor for the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund, a national …
More than 300 people gathered at the Fairfax Station Sikh temple on Aug. 9 for …
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova (second from left) attends a gurdwara service …
A priest conducts a formal gurdwara service at the Fairfax Station Sikh temple on Aug. …
The Fairfax County Parkway (Route 7100), which runs from Route 1 to Route 7, will …
Community Lodgings Executive Director Bonnie Baxley, center, receives a check for $30,000 from store manager …
Tony Verducci enters his sixth season as Bishop Ireton head football coach.
Senior Geno Miller is a standout cornerback who transferred to Bishop Ireton from Bishop McNamara.
Bishop Ireton running back Brandon Williams-Price rushed for more than 1,000 yards last season.
Senior P.J. Zingler returns for this third season as Bishop Ireton’s starting quarterback.
Alexandria's Louis Barnett, at right, celebrates Aug. 5 with fellow Pi Kappa Phi fraternity brothers …
Alexandria's Louis Barnett, far right in back, celebrates Aug. 5 with fellow Pi Kappa Phi …
Louis Barnett, center, is surrounded by fellow T.C. Williams High School graduates and childhood friends …
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Hartlaub Court resident Jim Franconeri with wife Jen (front, right), neighbor Eileen Smith and her …
From left: PFC Raza Zaidi and PFC Michael Snow, both with the Sheriff’s Office, are …
A group shot of residents and Station 38 firefighters at Belcher Farm and Beaumeadow Court. …
From left: Sully II Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Dan Jenuleson meets new Station 38 (West Centreville) …
From left: Friends and neighbors Jeff Chillemi, Neal Worthy and Matt Chubb pose behind the …
Representing a variety of countries at the Flower Hill Drive Olympics are (from left) Brandon …
Chantilly High freshman Sydney Greenlee with her French horn.
Residents and police gather for a photo at the Flower Hill Drive celebration. Police officers …
Clarinetists concentrate on their music in the symphonic band.
Saxophone players perform with the symphonic band.
Franklin eighth-grader Mitchell Holloway plays the drums in the symphonic band.
These students are playing trumpets in the concert band.
Franklin eighth-grader Mark Stewart plays the tuba.
Lauren Skinner, 10, of Reston, sprints to the finish line of the Reston Sprint Triathlon, …
Swimmers prepare to start the first leg of the Reston Kids Triathlon at Ridge Heights …
"Mrs. Thomas Among Her Flowers," on display at Herndon ArtSpace as part of an exhibit …
Churchill head coach Cay Miller instructs the Bulldogs during practice.
Jenn Shim, left, and Alyssa Weiss lead the Churchill field hockey team onto the field …
Sheila and Lawrence Walker outside the Fairfax County Government Center.
Reston Youth Cheer, a cheerleading organization that performs at local competitions, parades and Reston Youth …
Runners prepare to enter the South Lakes High School track, the final leg of the …
From left, Karina Silva, 10, and Julia Thomas, 8, show off their medals after finishing …
The master planning process for Langley Fork Park has been delayed by the Fairfax County …
Langley Fork Park, a 54-acre park located adjacent to Claude Moore Colonial Farm and CIA …
Field number four at Langley Fork Park, under master planning by the Fairfax County Park …
From left, the four students who played Mozart's "Musik der Tisch" in the concert: Patrick …
Laurenn Lee practices in front of the class at the Summer Strings Camp; at age …
Violinist and Thoreau Middle School student Elizabeth Wu, 11, prepares her violin piece for the …
In a series that includes classic racecars from the 60’s and 70’s, Mraz’s artwork uses …
Must Love Cars, an exhibit of mixed media collages by Heidi Mraz, runs until Aug. …
The staff of Helios HR in Herndon, one of Fairfax County’s thriving women-owned businesses: (Back …
The students practice collectively for seven days with their instructor, Ruth Donahue.
Marc James-Finen plays his cello during the Summer Strings Camp practice at St. Thomas Episcopal …
Between training breaks at the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Lake Placid training center, Madison High School …
While it is unlikely that Olympic hopeful Veronica Day would be smiling this broadly in …
Desks
Pencils
Del. Patrick Hope (D-47)
1894 Puck magazine cover shows a well-dressed old man wearing a top hat and spats, …
A team practices advanced tricks.
A member of the senior 3 team performs a tumbling routine for her teammates.
The advanced team is generally aged 14 and up, but some younger participants are in …
The Lunar Rays mini-team, comprised of 6-8 year olds, performs a lift with the help …
Sula Tyler, Minister of Children and Youth at Rising Hope Mission, reviews her lengthy list …
From left: Chloe Constants, Dorothy Constants, Allyson Markussen and Steve Constants at the Avalon Yacht …
The 45th District of the House of Delegates stretches from south Arlington through Del Ray …
Jonathan Brownlee and his daughter Dani’Marie arrive for the evening celebration.
Girls participating in the summer program at the community center gather together for a group …
Anne and Makijah Lucas add colors to the small purses in the crafts tent.
Emcee L. Joyce Brown introduces Daikiah Dickerson and Aijiana Carr who led those gathered in …
Kemoni Ware dances to the music at the evening festivities.
Khadijah Addy and Meredith Harris join friends at the annual National Night Out party on …
Karen Menatti and Ron Field, historic interpreters at the Mount Vernon Estate, entertain visitors with …
The cocoa beans are roasted.
Historic interpreter Ron Field shows a visitor the rolling pin (mano) used to crush the …
Historic interpreter Karen Menatti explains some of the history of ice cream in Europe and …
Mariachi Los Amigos playing their mix of mariachi music.
Mariachi Los Amigos spokesman Daniel Sheehy also sang and played trumpet during the Mt. Vernon …
An ever growing crowd joined the Mariachi Los Amigos at the makeshift concert stage in …
Although the concert was officially cancelled due to the heavy rains that passed through the …
Standing, from left, Evan Cater and Cam Meyer explain LEGO building techniques to the young …
Camp founder and instructor Cam Meyer, (in black T-shirt in center), stands with his team …
Ryker Lawter, a Willow Springs fourth-grader, proudly holds up the robot and speedboat he built …
(From left) Philip Everard and Nicholas Richmond show their mech robot and spaceship, respectively.
Unnamed plate of food: The perfect summer barbeque food.
Dave and Casey Dexter: The Dexters at home.
Casey & Dave Dexter: Enjoying the summer weather on their patio.
Friends Peggy Speelman, Nola Nielsen and Lena Restivo at the Fairfax Station Swim Club for …
Cardinal Estates in Burke drew one of the largest crowds of the night, with about …
Technician Charles Arnston with Fairfax County Fire & Rescue shows Lila Sawasky, 2, the inside …
Dalton Sergent, 5, sits with his new pal, Lt. Jim Martin, a Burke firefighter and …
Members of the South Run Civic Association prepare for their National Night Out event at …
Captain Joe Hill, with the West Springfield Police Department, offers a hand to five-year-old Maksym …
Diana Defrias, 6, and brother Omar, 2, attend the National Night Out event held at …
Stephen Richardson prepares for the Daventry neighborhood’s annual National Night Out event in West Springfield …
McGruff, the crime-fighting bloodhound, gets ready to take a bite out of crime during National …
Officer J.T. Frey of the West Springfield District Police Station organized 33 National Night Out …
Captain D.C. Brodie greets Ava Whitridge, 7, at the Orange Hunt Swim Club in Springfield …
From left, Wren Kelly-King and Lauren Fallen of the Divine Dining Divas present $700, 52 …
Goodwin and family, from left: Alana, 12, Tracy, Stephen, 11, Dan Goodwin.
Orange Hunt Elementary School Principal Jason Pensler, State Volunteer of the Year winner Tracy Goodwin …
Dan Rieck (center) celebrates with mom Anne Marie and dad Dan during a celebration held …
“Simply put, the Journey of Hope is a ride with a purpose,” said Eric Ray …
Friends and fellow Hokies hold up a banner and signs to greet Dan Rieck during …
Mom Anne Marie Rieck waited several hours with family and friends in the blistering heat …
Triumph! Dan Rieck Jr. stands in front of The U.S. Capitol on Sunday, Aug. 5, …
Deputies Valarie Wright and Andrea Diaz set up a display of information on the Alexandria …
City Councilman Frank Fannon, Mayor Bill Euille, Daniel Mineta, Brian Porter, Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and …
Sheriff's deputy Anthony Zygmunt, right, gives Nicolas Sheils, 9, a chance to sit on a …
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne holds Fenton Heckel, 3, as Natasha Bertetti, 7, stands by his side …
Residents Marty Christina and Mackenzie Ford use the block party as an opportunity to gather …
Northridge resident Ray Kazanjian talks with Deputy Sheriff Tim Gleeson at the block party on …
K-9 officer Carlos Rolon introduces his new patrol dog Czikaj. Czikaj, a two-year-old German Shepherd …
Kiara Randhawa displays some of her hand-made earrings that were for sale at the annual …
The current Friendship Firehouse was built in 1855, underwent remodeling in 1871 and restored by …
Susan Allen, wife of U.S. Senate Republican candidate George Allen, stops and talks with Lt. …
Vivian Yun and Maxie Gluckman snap a photo of themselves wearing the celebration favors, a …
Station 204 firefighter Rick Muse helps Ben down from one of the fire trucks on …
Beth Kiesner of “All College Stuff” offered her line of tie dyed t-shirts and dresses …
Richmond Highway elevation.
Memorial Street elevation.
Site plan for Beacon of Groveton.
Beacon of Groveton under construction.
Rick Dugan, owner of the Grilled Oyster Company, with daughter Olivia and son Jack
Grilled Oyster Company will be opening in the Cabin John Shopping Center in the last …
Tyler and Bess Abell share lunch with friends at his birthday celebration, while behind them, …
The Dark Star Park a public art piece in Rosslyn.
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Harris.
Signature Theatre’s lights illuminate the grand stairwell from the ticket booth to the lobby for …
USDA Under-Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Ed Avalos and Security Detail Officer Tu Farhan …
USDA Under-Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs Ed Avalos and Vienna Farmers’ Market co-market master …
MCC Governing Board Vice Chair Chad Quinn, Supervisor John Foust (D- Dranesville) and Friends of …
The stormwater pond near Nike Park in Great Falls. Fairfax County is planning additional stormwater …
Fairfax County released its latest recommendations for Tysons Corner redevelopment, and the McLean Citizens Association …
The McLean Citizens Association has released a statement asking for additional information from Fairfax County …
Pictured outside the Herndon office of Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) are David McCracken, Margo French …
Melissa Stagnaro demonstrates canine freestyle with her dog Kludde at the Fairfax County 4-H Fair …
Alina Ampeh of Oakton rides her horse Melan in the Junior Western Pole Bending Race, …
Kira Baugh of Reston competes in an agility course with her dog Riley, a border …
Katie Harsh of Fairfax (far left) waits with her guinea pig Mr. Bubbles during the …
On Aug. 4, The 4-H barn at Frying Pan Farm Park is filled with hundreds …
Clara Hampson of Herndon and Heather Parshley of Alexandria prepare their animals for the Rabbit …
The Bowen Family of Fairfax check out the chicks raised by the Fairfax 4-H Club …
Herndon residents Olivia and Monica look at the hour-old chick hatched by the Kinglsey Commons …
Three-year-old Ainsley Sachse of Herndon puts her cheek to the soft down of the chick …
Brothers Jack and Luke Wood of Alexandria learn about bees from Noah Thompson of Vienna, …
Siblings Connor and Gillien Tweddle of Falls Church display the ribbons they won at the …
Gillien Tweddle of Falls Church gets some tips from the judge after she competes in …
From left, Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) and State Sen. Mark Herring (D-33) celebrate the opening …
Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill), Del. Ken Plum (D-36), Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) and State …
Volunteers celebrate the opening of the Obama campaign office in Reston on Saturday, Aug. 4.
From left, Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill), Del. Ken Plum (D-36), Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11), …
Golfers practice driving during a fundraising clinic for Cindy’s Legacy, a local nonprofit that supports …
Supporters of Cindy’s Legacy, a local nonprofit that assists families of cancer patients, take part …
Golfers at the Herndon Centennial Golf Course take part in a clinic to raise funds …
The crowd at Arlington’s 2011 county fair reacts to Oscar Garcia’s walk on the Giant …
Oscar Garcia walks, runs and plays on the Giant Space Wheel at Arlington’s 2011 county …
Celeste Garcia rides her motorcycle around the walls of the Globe of Death, part of …
In addition to the refreshments on the plaza, the theatre set up games for children, …
Rob Britton Lyons tunes up his guitar for a set on the plaza. Lyons was …
Gannon O’Brien sings “Giants in the Sky.”
Tamara Young sings “I Still Believe in Love” onstage at the audition book cabaret.
Ruth Delones Seaton
Bob’s Discount Furniture held its 25th annual Golf Outing in July. This event raised more …
Daria Zahalsky, surrounded by cast mates, belts out a “Moonlit Musical” tune during rehearsal.
Eight-year-old Max Murphy of Vienna plays Little Lulu in Moonlit Wings’ production of an original …
The cast of “Moonlit Musical,” a Moonlit Wings Productions original, premiered on Aug. 3 at …
Chief Robert A. Carlisle, PFC Kristin Ruddy and Former Councilwoman Maud Robinson.
Artist Jill Banks asks a question while others take notes. From left: Eileen Olson, Karen …
Amy Swaak, MPAartfest Coordinator, leads MPAartfest artists through McLean Central Park.
MPA board member Kitty Gonzlez, State Delegate Barbara Comstock, MCC governing board member Chad Quinn, …
Woman's Club of McLean member Bea Sommovigo, Woman's Club of McLean president Virginia Sandahl, State …
From left: Katie Culligan, Sherry Benedek, Ben Lurye and Shea-Mikal Green (right).
Kate Culligan
A grassy swale, which will be installed next to Nike Field #4, will help with …
Various storm water management improvements planned for Nike Field #4.
A cross-section of the turf field planned for Nike Field #4, which will also aid …
Cirque du Soleil returns to The Plateau at National Harbor with TOTEM. Tickets purchased through …
Alexandria and the War of 1812: A Town Occupied. Visit Carlyle House Historic Park on …
The Torpedo Factory Art Center’s Target Gallery presents the exhibition Sublime Rupture, featuring a series …
Sierra Hull and Highway 111 will perform Friday, Aug. 17, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in …
The Heights at Groveton will open next month.
Darnell Parker
Carlton Parker
From left are Loren Rufino, Jennifer Campbell, Michael Frey, John Cleveland and Lynne Strobel. Rufino …
Carolyn Myers, Ann De Michele, Jamie Ogden and Chanukah Jane Lilburne in a scene from …
Bruce Rauscher, Dan Corey and Alex Perez star in “Marathon '33.”
Steve Lebens, Frank Britton, Dan Corey, Ann De Michele and Chanukah Jane Lilburne in the …
Rob Krupicka
Karen Gautney
The 45th House District includes south Arlington, east Alexandria and southeast Fairfax County.
Pender ReGift Thrift is located about a half mile behind the Chantilly Post Office and …
Twelve 9th grade volunteers came from Calvary Church in Charlotte, N.C.
The thrill of a new pair of tennis shoes.
A young child hears the story of Jesus at the Last Supper washing the feet …
Ramses Rubio and dad, Mario. Ramses. Rames will soon start 7th grade at the Congressional …
J&S Bakery and Deli owner Khaled Abourakty and employee Belinda Carcamo. Abourakty has owned the …
From left, Jill Parker Landsman, VP, Communications and Media Relations with the Northern Virginia Association …
The panel, from left: Patricia Castellanos, Sr. Loan Officer, WestStar Mortgage, Host Mario Rubio, owner …
Seth Green-Ewer with Rattling Stopper.
Suzanne Wolfe-Neoclassical Maebyong.
Daughter Tracey O'Malley and father Kenneth Bud Aldrich show their watercolor paintings that they worked …
Some of Kenneth Bud Aldrich's watercolor artwork.
Kenneth Bud Aldrich shows a lighthouse watercolor that he painted.
Kenneth Bud Aldrich’s watercolor of Sanibel Island in Florida.
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) had to call for order several times, when some of the …
Child care providers, parents and concerned citizens filled the Fairfax County Board Auditorium for the …
Jeffrey McKay
From left, Holly Doughtery, Executive Director of the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce; Susan Escherich, …
"Before and After" photos of Historic Huntley.
T-shirts and posters, like this one, can be purchased to support the "Geek the Library" …
Ted Kavich, Fairfax County Public Library’s program and education services managers, "geeks" zombies during FCPL’s …
Staff members from Fairfax County Public Library administrative offices and Access Services branch pose in …
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) with former state Sen. Jeannemarie Devolites Davis. Davis currently serves in …
The Smith family, from left: Amity, 3, Kassandra, Myrna, 6 and Shawn enjoy politics and …
Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) with U.S. Senate candidate George Allen during Cook’s 3rd annual Big …
Brian Long of Fairfax holds son Evan, 5, as he looks for the last cherry …
U.S. Senate candidate George Allen pets Salami and chats with owner Jorge Reyes during Braddock …
Director Babs Dyer [middle], and choreographers of Vienna Youth Players’ production of "Footloose," Nicole Pradas, …
SMUDGE (Cat)- M, 3 months, neutered, DSH kitten — Smudge is a small but active …
AXEL (Dog)- M, 9 years, 61lbs., neutered, Husky mix — Axel is a wonderful, neglected …
