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The historic colonial Pohick Church is still an active Episcopal congregation of families, seniors and …
Runners warm up at last year’s “Jolly Fat Man” run/walk.
Matt Spencer
Untitled (relief print) by Jeremy Kunkel will be on display at the Sapphire Gallery at …
Madison High School junior Grace Rogers lights up the stage with her Spanish Solo performance.
A dramatic interpretation of the Mannheim Steamroller version of the song "Carol of the Bells" …
The 200-voice Washington Chorus, led by director Julian Wachner, presents its annual crowd-pleaser “A Candlelight …
The Holiday Boat Parade of Lights will take place Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at …
Members of the Thistle Dancers perform during the 2012 finale.
Three of Encore’s dancing elves are (from left) Alia Artieda, Audra Avery and Renee Greise.
Mount Vernon head girls’ basketball coach Courtney Coffer talks to the Majors during a game …
Mount Vernon’s Samantha Porter drives against Oakton during the 2012-13 season.
Mount Vernon’s Chanel Shannon defends against Oakton during the 2012-13 season.
Springfield Estates Girls Run Club runners pose with Chick-fil-a Cow post-race.
Ed Deitsch holding Scoobie, a puppy mill rescue from Kentucky.
The master bath is articulated in Tuscan accents: natural clay tile combined with maple cabinet …
By converting an L-shaped plan to a bisected layout, Designer Sarah Wolf achieves an open …
Designer Sarah Wolf reconfigured an Alexandria couple's master bedroom suite to create a more functional …
Peter Lazear, of Mechanicsville, Va.—the son of Walter Lazear of Reston—and his children Brianna, 7, …
Shown here in a winter concert, members of Centreville High School’s Choral Department performed on …
The OAR annual Christmas angel wrapping party was held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in …
Zoe Davis and her mother Courtney Hill pick out toys to wrap during the OAR …
Debora Crags decorates a bear during the wrapping party inside St. Andrews Episcopal Church in …
Jan Louis Arlilagos won a pair of reindeer antlers and a red Rudolf nose for …
Volunteers pick up wreaths to lay on veterans’ graves at Arlington National Cemetery as they …
Volunteers from Target gather for a photograph during the Wreaths Across America.
Seaman Kristyn Bleth hands a volunteer a wreath during the annual Wreaths Across America.
Ricardo Baugh looks for a headstone to place his wreath.
Noelia Machado and her daughter Rubi smile for Santa inside Ballston Common Mall on Dec. …
Santa Claus greets Arlington families as they enter the Christmas tree lot.
The St. Rita Council #15244 Knights of Columbus opened its Christmas tree lot outside 800 …
Troop 647 Boy Scouts and Pack 126 Webelos participate in Wreaths Across America. Along with …
T.C. Williams High School orchestra members Alyona Brooker, 14, Chris Porter, 17, and Joann Michel, …
Westfield High lacrosse team members with bags they’ll pack in a deliverer’s vehicle.
This year’s concert will showcase American music and dance styles, from a ballet to tap …
Many Exits by Julie Miller
The 25th Project Team gathers on Christmas morning 2012, ready to deliver meals and presents …
Jay Herriott with his daughters Leyanah (left) and Marissa.
Back row, from left, are Arnav Mehra, Kush Mittal and Coach Jayant Pal. Front row, …
This is the robot created by Rocky Run’s seventh-grade FLL team.
Vita in Canto, a women’s choir from the Ural University of Economics in Ekaterinburg, Russia, …
Eric Henning, fresh off his third Presidential Inaugural appearance, will be Master of Ceremonies at …
The custom vanity in the Piper master bath was designed to bring specific personal items …
The custom wetbar effectively separates the chef's activity zone from the hearth-side sitting area. It's …
The Pipers’ new powder room includes a Mediterranean-style foot bath ringed in glass and mosaic …
Saham and Mei Lee Strom finish up a ride in December. Saham is a 13-year-old …
Ryan (12), Owen (6), Maggie (10) and Mannix (4) Thompson. We adopted Mannix from A …
Allen Njumbe
Members of the Missionary Ministry of Chantilly Baptist Church delivered donations to the Redfern Housing …
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Martin had lobbied Alexandria officials for over a year before the city’s first, trial installation …
Washington Capitals assistant coach Calle Johansson, teaches students at Blessed Sacrament School some basic steps …
Assistant coach of the Washington Capitals hockey team Calle Johansson met with students at Blessed …
From left: Participants in the Charles Houston Rec Center’s “Krunch Bunch” — Mary Holmes, Patricia …
Mayor Bill Euille, state Sen. George Barker (D-39), Inova Alexandria CEO Christine Candio, Joseph Viar …
Joseph Viar Jr. and Bonnie Christ check out the sign of the Inova Alexandria Hospital …
St. Elmo's is ready for the holidays. Their trademark cups and clouds are surrounded by …
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub has been welcoming customers for music, warm drinks and a comfortable …
Malik Harris
Jake Land of Potomac is cast as Harold Hill in Bravo@Kat theatre for young artists’ …
Zachary Conneen is Harold Hill, Tobi Baisburd is Marian Paroo and Eli Schulman is Winthrop …
Laurie Meamber, Associate Professor, evaluates student presentations identifying consumer behavior using feature films. Photo by …
Miranda See and Davis Ford
Lily Price, Sophie Johnson and Marin Cahill sell poinsettias outside of Pizzaiolo Cafe on Fern …
Russ and Donna Miller are the music group "Take Two". They provided the music for …
Age is no barrior to dancing according to 93 year old Leo Curry, who is …
Maureen and Henry Santiago
Eendy Espinoza, who is in charge of the Senior Luncheon, tells the audience about the …
Twisting!
Shelagh, a full-size poodle, shows her affection for her owner, Eileen Hershberger. Eileen leads the …
Dominique Williams
Chantilly senior Trey Coates scored 10 and grabbed 10 rebounds against South County on Dec. …
Chantilly senior Brian Sydnor scored a career-high 31 points and grabbed 11 rebounds against South …
Jack Taylor, along with his son John, presents a check Dec. 13 to Alexandria Walk …
The flyer for the Friday, Jan. 4, comedy show.
Midnight fireworks over the Alexandria waterfront will celebrate the finale of First Night Alexandria.
The fireworks finale of First Night Alexandria lights up the sky over Old Town to …
Taylor Tien, along with her Virginia Ballet School colleagues, have put in weeks of rehearsal …
Marina Damon practices her part as the Sugar Plum Fairy during a rehearsal for the …
Adalaida Normann, left, and Rachel Powell, right, help Kateri Kapp with getting the fit for …
The Art Guild of Clifton hosted its first Holiday Art Show on Dec. 15 at …
While browsing the Clifton Art Guild first holiday art show, John Kinter and his son …
Ann Marie Reidy shops for Christmas gifts at the Holiday Art Show sponsored by the …
Pat Lasus, of Clifton, spins some yarn while displaying her hand-made crafts at the first …
Regional Girl Scout troops from Alexandria, Arlington and Fairfax were at the Thomas Jefferson Community …
Georgia Hazel skates during the holiday exhibition inside the Kettler Capitals Iceplex.
Delaney Nemoto skates to “Snow Miser/Heat Miser.”
Mia Markakos skates to “Sleigh Ride.”
The Governor’s Mansion in Richmond has served as the home of Virginia’s governors and their …
One of the top stories of 2012 in Vienna was unveiling of a Virginia historical …
There was a lot of holiday cheer on display as the volunteers from The Shepherd's …
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Four South Lakes High School female leaders attended the White House for its first-ever codeathon. …
From left—Becky Oswalt, Abby Studen, Tatevik Markaryan and Nicole Rappaport represented South Lakes High in …
Bryant Wheatley
Julian Milkis
Bob Gilbert, Phantom and West Side, oil.
Bob Gilbert in a mirror at an art auction.
The McLean girls’ basketball team won the 2012 Pohanka Chantilly Basketball Classic on Dec. 29 …
McLean junior Maia Lee was named to the Pohanka Chantilly Basketball Classic all-tournament team.
McLean senior Lisa Murphy was named MVP of the Pohanka Chantilly Basketball Classic.
Lights out at 10 p.m.: More than 130 members of Burke United Methodist Church volunteered …
Arthur Garret, 29, a client at the hypothermia prevention shelter provided by Burke United Methodist …
Barbara Nowak, a volunteer organizer for Burke United Methodist Church’s Hypothermia Prevention Shelter, sorts sleeping …
Musa, Braddock Supervisor John Cook, and Bill Murray at the check-in area for the hypothermia …
Liza Lara
Jerry Ferguson
Great Falls artist Bob Gilbert is exhibiting in the Great Falls Library from Jan. 2 …
Gwen Riddle, budget manager, and Phil Grant, former finance director, receive the Certificate of Recognition …
From left--Chris Garris, Food Program manager with Our Daily Bread, Jim Larson, chairman of The …
Rt 29: From the air looking at Lee Highway, the express lanes southbound ramp gives …
In August, cars are lined up on the Westpark Drive connector in Tysons Corner to …
Members of the WinterFest parade committee present Share of McLean with $1200 from parade sponsorship …
Cooper Middle School students sing Christmas Carols at the concert held at the historic Great …
Del. Mark Keam
A derecho, a long-lived wind storm, blew through Northern Virginia on June 29, leaving behind …
U.S. Congressman Gerry Connolly, Delegate to Virginia Assembly Mark Keam of Vienna, Vienna Mayor M. …
John W. Foust
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11)
Cathy Hudgins
Mike Gadell
Anne Stuntz
Arrington Properties proposed to build a mixed-use building on Church Street, housing retail, condo residences …
Sophie, a few years ago at her crew banquet, displaying the medals won from her …
Sophie McManus, Fairfax Rotary’s Global Grant Scholarship winner
Madison Hays, a Daisy Scout, attends the Investiture/Rededication Ceremony.
Alina Neas, of Clifton’s Little Rocky Run community, poses with her oil painting.
Nicholaus Aman of Clifton does portraits and oil paintings of landscapes.
Ives Salbert of Fairfax Station with his oil paintings.
Student guest artist Alyssa Carr displays her photography.
Oak Hill’s Laura Roberts did the original of this print in acrylics.
Palmer Smith does oil paintings of local scenes.
Becky Witt of Clifton stands beside some of her artwork.
Jack Pardue paints a winter scene during the art show.
James and Kirstin Cappoli look at Chris Liberti’s oil paintings.
Clifton’s Fran Rauch poses by her large, scenic, acrylic painting.
Flamenco dancers dance to Paco Peña's guitar music.
Paco Peña, Flamenco guitarist, playing his guitar.
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital named "2012 Top Hospital" by the Leapfrog Group. Left to right: …
2012 National Christmas Tree
1963 National Christmas Tree—the first captured by Springfield resident Al Nielsen who has photographed the …
1980 National Christmas Tree (unlit during the Iran hostage crisis).
Al Nielsen looking through his collection of National Christmas Tree photos.
The panel, all of whom were heavily involved in Reston's original development and efforts, with …
John Sidall speaks in front of the audience on Nov. 29.
Houston Park stands in front of the audience speaking on his recounts of the early …
Peter McCandless speaks about his experiences as a part of Reston's original Public Relations efforts.
Chuck Veatch gives the opening statements at the Reston Community Center on Nov. 29.
Oak Hill resident Nick O’Connell with towers of shoeboxes for the district’s poor and homeless.
Nick O’Connell, of Oak Hill, with some of the shoeboxes he’s filled with presents and …
Suddy Sriram of Troop 869 sits in front of the shelves, which he built as …
For his Eagle Scout Project, completed in August of 2012, Suddy Sriram built a 19-foot-long …
Many of Sudharsan “Suddy” Sriram’s friends, family and fellow troops helped him complete his work …
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49) at the Democratic Committee Headquarters in Annandale.
Brian Moran, former chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia with U.S. Rep. James Moran …
Andrew Eade, wife Stephanie and son Greyson, 21 months, of Herndon. Eade, from England, was …
Keisy Chavez, her mother Carmen, daughter Cinthya Qureshi and father Miguel Chavez.
Keisy Chavez, a Latino activist with Latinos for Obama, and daughter Cinthya Qureshi at their …
Keisy Chavez on a trip to Peru, where she grew up.
Another band with Alexandria roots, FeelFree will be opening for Virginia Coalition at this Saturday's …
Virginia Coalition intends to celebrate the Mayan calendar being inaccurate in its prediction of the …
Virginia Coalition
Virginia Coalition will be playing at the 9:30 Club this Saturday, Dec. 22.
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More than 200 Norwood School students, parents, teachers, and staff walked the school’s Potomac campus …
Dietician Bonita Lillie enjoys creating traditional family recipes during the holidays. “If you’re cooking a …
When faced with an array of yuletide treats, dietician Jennifer Kay Nelson advises against “mindlessly …
Employees at the Fairfax County Retirement Administration Agency enjoyed their morning in jeans and even …
Lindsey Smith, Ann Sharp, Supervisor John Cook, Kalia Sokos and Ryan Kelly with Rosemary Ryan …
(From left) Supervisor John Cook with staff members Ann Sharp, Rosemary Ryan, Kiel Stone, Kalia …
Employees of Group Z in Tysons Corner.
FACETS employees
Employees from the Fairfax County Regional Library.
Showing Support for Jeans Day 2012 at Senator Mark Warner’s Office.
The staff of Fairfax Villa Elementary School in Fairfax, Virginia in their denim in support …
All three of Dominion Virginia Power's local offices in Fairfax, Herndon and Springfield participated to …
Participants in Jeans Day 2012 who attended the ceremony held at the government center.
Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) 1988 Past President Ed Padgett with Coldwell Banker in …
Pam McCoach of Long & Foster in Annandale, pictured with Northern Virginia Association of Realtors …
Helen Krause, marketing director of New World Title & Escrow in Fairfax, pictured with Northern …
Sue Mandel, human resources manager for the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR), located in …
Centreville realtor and Northern Virginia Association of Realtors (NVAR) member Judy Harsh, pictured with NVAR …
Jon Wolford, with Long & Foster in Springfield, was installed by past NVAR Chairman Tom …
The 2013 Northern Virginia Association of Realtors Board of Directors and officers, from left: Mario …
The backroom of the Old Brogue was full of chatter as friends and families piled …
Bob Nelson, (left), a retired foreign service officer, takes a moment to stand with his …
The Sierra Club showed their support for mass transit with a homemade train car, recycled …
A family poses with the “Fairfax Transit.”
Susan Stillman, John Dukovich, Ivy Main, Roger Dietrich and Keith Bonney showed their support for …
J.J. Stevens performs Bach’s Tocatta in D Minor on organ in the Langley High School …
German language student Laura Grems introduces the Freshman Orchestra in German and in English.
Violinist Kevin Tan received a standing ovation for his performance of "Zigeunerweisen" by Pablo Sarasate.
Chigaya Sakai and George Prestoy performed Brahms Hungarian Dance No. 1 in an arrangement for …
Guest Conductor Glenn Quader prepares to conduct the Langley HS Orchestra.
The week before Thanksgiving break, OES students signed the 10-foot “We Care” banner, showing their …
From left—OES Librarian Kevin Hjelm, PTA president Alysia Dempsey, and PTA volunteers Tammy DiBlasi and …
One of Flint Hill's robots is scrutinized by the judges before the competition begins.
Robotics Team (from left): Scott Hamal, Malek Zahed, (kneeling), Jonny Howard, Evan Wilcox, Head Coach …
BRTRC, an organization providing services to federal-government agencies, moves into Vienna at 8521 Leesburg Pike …
Xung and Sara sit in the Intermediate 1 class at the St. Mark Christian Formation …
Some of the Advanced Level 1 students in St. Mark's English as a Second Language …
The Langley High School choral department perform their annual Renaissance Feaste Dec. 8 at the …
Members of the Langley High School Chorus perform at their annual Renaissance Feaste Dec. 8 …
The Spring Hill Elementary School first grade class celebrated the last palindrome date of the …
New Dominion Women’s Club of McLean volunteers Susan Adlam (reading) and Bev Brown (left) visited …
First Lady Maureen McDonnell and Governor Robert McDonnell with the Junior League of Northern Virginia.
Churchill Road students Amanda Riddle and Maddie Faust ask former NASA astronaut Dr. Mary Cleave …
Churchill Road fifth and sixth grade girls in the GEMS club take advantage of the …
Abigail DiOrio donating 100 pairs of glasses on behalf of St. Joseph's School.
Guests enjoy each other's company at the event late Saturday afternoon.
Paul Konnigsburg, a neighbor of the Mahons and a long-time Great Falls resident, entertained guests …
Bins filled the garage with the names of the shelter and families posted on the …
“Bust Family Portrait,” Tempera Paint on Paper, by Ava F., first grade, Great Falls Elementary …
“Bust—Self Portrait,” pencil and colored pencil on paper, by Raya D., third grade, Great Falls …
“Self Cut Paper Action Figure,” by Carloyn A., fourth grade, Great Falls Elementary School.
Great Falls Studios President Laura Nichols enjoying the first exhibition of “Student Art at Starbucks.”
Great Falls Studios donated a professional hook and cable art display system to the Great …
‘Jump Rope Girl’ by Clara Nickles, a fifth grade student at Colvin Run Elementary, won …
Proposed site layout.
Design for memorial garden.
Alexandria sanitary sewersheds.
Back-ups on the left-turn lane at the Kings Crossing Wal-Mart have added to existing gridlock …
Grades have plummeted at Jefferson-Houston in the last three years.
View of the proposed new Jefferson-Houston School from the play field along Cameron Street.
The cemetery wants land the county owns on Southgate Road, while the county is trying …
The entire fourth grade at Union Mill Elementary participated in Colonial Day on Dec. 7. …
Railroad panel.
Cherrydale Volunteer Fire Department panel.
Maywood and Cherrydale architectural panel.
Cherrydale Library panel.
Civil War defenses of Washington panel.
The intersection of Lee Highway at Monroe Street.
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis addresses the chamber gathering.
Jayla Muse exchanged bells for a triangle for the performance of “The Little Drummer Boy.”
Choral Bell instructor Fran Vaughan leads her advanced students in a pre-concert rehearsal on Sunday …
Fairfax County Fire Department Chaplain Grant McIntosh talks with Rachel Carter.
Kevin Lewis talks with Lee District Planning Commissioner James Migliaccio.
Jube Shiver talks Tricia Mikos and Sandy McMaster.
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis talks with Jay McConville, Rob Hartwell and Charles Sills before …
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis stands with members of the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber board of …
Hailey Chauncey waits for her line to ring.
Jayla Muse performs with her classmates a song of Hanukkah.
BJ Ramkissoon plays the drum in “The Little Drummer Boy.”
Erika Walton
Emily Clevenger and Blue Danube.
Five-year-old Mia Li Poe skates to “My Neighbor Totoro.”
Allison and Audrey Roles and Anna Dodson appear for the song, “We Need a Little …
Eileen Maass performs.
Alison Rowan skates to the music of “Romantic Flight.”
Bike Elves (from left) are ONC volunteers Dave Schott, Marty Clarke, Chris Lavin, Chip Perkins, …
Stone Middle students at the curb, directing donors to the drop-off area, are (from left) …
Back row, from left, are ONC/Panther Drop-off Coordinators Cindy Hicks and Pam DeBell, Catherine Burke …
Westfield High’s football team unloaded ONC tables filled with toys.
Kara Anne Bigelman and Matthew Colin Eganhouse Kara Anne Bigelman and Matthew Colin Eganhouse were …
Alejandro Santiago at the CLRC’s first anniversary.
Sharon Bulova and honoree Ed Rice.
Opponents of rezoning gather for Human Rights Day to protest a plan that many say …
The Illusionist proves to the audience that "nothing is up my sleeve" before performing his …
he price of admission to the Magic Show was a new toy or canned goods …
Professor Fizzwiffle and his helper Evelyn find a surprise when working with Alphonso. It keeps …
Professor Fizzwiffle and his volunteer assistant Evelyn perform a trick with the help of Alphonso …
The Amazing Kevin (Kevin McGuire) is surprised by the results of a trick performed with …
Emcee "The Illusionist" (Arnold Fuoco) performs a trick, while the stage is set for the …
And the Winner Is … For the second year in a row, Walker Home at …
Jody Manor, ACVA Board Chair and owner of Bittersweet Café & Catering, Patricia Washington, ACVA …
Pictured at the ACVA Superstar Awards are Jennifer Harris and Justin Thompson of the City …
T.C. Williams senior Ibrahim Bunduka acknowledges the crowd after winning the 126-pound title at the …
West Potomac boys’ basketball David Houston III talks to the Wolverines during their Dec. 11 …
West Potomac senior Javon Trice (55) scored eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds against T.C. …
West Potomac sophomore Kwame Camon scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds against T.C. Williams …
Connie Hart and Mary Jo Johnson greet U.S. Rep. Jim Moran at the annual market …
Laura Mandala greets Fiona and Laurie McNamara and Tarina Keene at the market.
Kevin Rawlings portrays the patriotic Santa created by artist Thomas Nast in 1863.
Santa (Kevin Rawlings) presents to local newspaper to fort commander Wally Owens.
Santa (Kevin Rawlings) greets Gabriel and Jill Monostori and Jill’s mother Marilyn on the green …
Farida Barakzai, Asia Haidari, Suaad Hamed and Farida Safi.
Amin Abnalhaver (Palestine) poses for a photo with a classmate Fabiana Burela Peralta.
Ifeoma Kalu-Mba (Nigeria), Femanda Pinedo (Mexico), Melany Ashly Guerrero Soto (Ecusdor), Marilia Ledesma (Peru), Suyeng …
Felicia Bangura and Grace Fungbahun serve up samples of the international cuisines prepared fro the …
Farida and Noorsabah Safi dress in a traditional Afghan costume for the bazaar.
Ana Bonilla begins a dance at the international bazaar last Thursday afternoon.
(From left) Carmen Berdea and Maria Sorto of the Bank of America wrap up holiday …
Joseph Paul McNulty.
The Hernandez family enjoyed holiday the party—Gloria, 8, and Moises, 10, got gifts from Santa …
The Easter Seals Respite Program makes Saturdays a little brighter for families like the Heywards. …
Fairfax City Mayor Scott Silverthorne (second from right) is joined by Rotarians Bob Sisson, Paula …
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connelly (D-11) stops at the “Home for the Holidays” event in Fairfax.
Cameron McCune and Kailey Leinz of Burke will dance together in The Ballet Arts Ensemble …
Al Fuertes
London Towne Elementary students (from left) Diocy Ascencio, 9, sisters Claudia, 4, and Ana, 6, …
From left: Barb Shaiko, the Rev. Marci Huntsman and Harriet Graves chat during the event.
From left: Patricia Marino and Stephen Vandivere at the celebration.
Sharon Bulova presented Al Dwoskin with a plaque of appreciation from the CIF.
CIF President Alice Foltz
Another view of the Mount Vernon Estate after hours. The glow of lamplight adds a …
Another volunteer at Mount Vernon Estates teaches, then leads the audience in a Christmas Carol …
The estate is completely decorated for the holidays. Ornaments available for sale make a beautiful …
The Education Center and Gift Shops were open after hours. The Martin Family Band provided …
The estate looks very different when lit by candlelight.
Two Mount Vernon volunteers sing Christmas Carols for the visitors who are walking around the …
Aladdin the Camel, carrying on a Mount Vernon Christmas Tradition. George Washington actually had a …
An unusual sight: the mansion at night.
Historic Interpreters Jeff Dunkelberger (left) and Mike Botts show visitors the blacksmith shop works. Mike …
Lindsay O'Connell is one of the Historic Interpreters at Mount Vernon. With lantern in hand, …
John’e Johnson, 10, fifth grade “My favorite part is technology. I really love that my …
Autumn Jackson, 12 (left in picture), sixth grade “My favorite part is cooking and crafts …
Joseph Cherry, 12, sixth grade “My favorite part is when we can just chillax. We …
Zavion Smith, 11, fifth grade “My favorite part is when we can sit here and …
Paridhi Pradhan, 12, sixth grade “My favorite part is my club, cooking and crafts. We …
Aliyah Gregory, 10, fifth grade “We get to dance and have fun. We have a …
A group of guitarists take the stage to show their musical skills as the crowd …
A girls’ hip hop group performs on stage.
From left—Griffin Morris and Christian Roblest, both 9, enjoyed some snacks and relaxation time before …
Kate Crane, the school's counselor, is responsible for coordinating the program.
Anthony Maiello conducting the American Festival Pops Orchestra.
Holding the gifts they picked out for their siblings are (from left) Oghuz Anwar and …
Courtnie Lucas with the presents she selected for her brother and sister.
(From left) Sobia Latif, Mairah Mehtab and Zerrnish Khan hold the gifts they chose for …
Bank of America volunteers wrapping presents are (from left) Amilcar Ferrufino, Mauricio Matallana, Carmen Berdea …
(From left) Madeeha Jauhar and Nadia Chaudry, with Bank of America, set out these cookies …
MPO Jim Reid helping to load donations from Greenspring into the wagon.
MPO Jim Reid (crime prevention officer, Franconia District Station), Captain Jim Baumstark (commander, Franconia District …
Robinson senior Keegan Ruddy, left, scored a team-high 16 points against Lake Braddock on Dec. …
Lake Braddock senior Natalie Butler scored 23 points and grabbed 23 rebounds against Robinson on …
West Springfield’s Austin Flanagan won the 220-pound title at the 2012 FinalAutoPrice.com NOVA Classic on …
Edison’s Brock Jacobson, left, won the 138-pound title at the 2012 FinalAutoPrice.com NOVA Classic on …
Lake Braddock’s Rory Renzi won the 152-pound title at the 2012 FinalAutoPrice.com NOVA Classic on …
South County’s Hunter Manley won the 120-pound title at the 2012 FinalAutoPrice.com NOVA Classic on …
Jorge Ramallo.
Margery Leveen Sher, executive director of the Medical Care for Children Partnership Foundation, raises a …
More than 300 people attended the 18th Annual Taste of Braddock on Dec. 5.
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) at the …
At its Nov. 18 general meeting, the Democratic Women of Clifton members collected toys, gift …
From left—Sarah Smith, Ursula; Karinna Johnston, Ariel; Jeremy Wittig, Prince Eric; Kyrie Johnston, Flounder.
King Street's Old Town Theater was called The Richmond Playhouse in the 1960s.
Walter and Kelly Clarke with Taverna Cretekou owners Denise and Christos Papaloizou at the preview …
Owner Rob Kaufman takes to the stage at the Old Town Theater preview reception Dec. …
Kate Moran with the help of neighborhood children leads those gathered in holiday songs.
Hundreds of residents filled the parking lot as Santa calls for the Del Ray holiday …
Danny Paisley.
Nick O’Connell with some of the shoeboxes he’s filled with presents and wrapped for delivery …
From left: Sobia Latif, Mairah Mehtab and Zerrnish Khan hold the gifts they chose for …
From left: Carmen Berdea and Maria Sorto of the Bank of America wrap up holiday …
From left: Madeeha Jauhar and Nadia Chaudry, with Bank of America, set out these cookies …
‘Coins for Kids’ From Nov. 12-30, students at Lees Corner Elementary participated in "Coins for …
In Rehearsal West Potomac High School choral director leads the school choirs and members of …
An inmate’s family member shows her 15-month-old daughter a doll donated by Toys for Tots.
Education coordinator Krista Sofonia (right) helps an inmate’s family member as she selects gifts.
The Old Town Theatre was built in 1910 as a vaudeville theatre
Vaudeville actors Matthew Pauli, Abigail Wallace, Kerry Doyle and Lyndsey Pressley rehearse in the wings …
Tom Kennedy and Jennifer and Rob Kaufman greet guests at the preview party of the …
Karen Kaufman is joined by friends Jackie Meuse, Catie Gage and Alyssa McCaslin at the …
Rob Kaufman thanks everyone for coming out to the soon-to-be opened Old Town Theatre.
Shoreh Vojdani with daughter Yasaman.
Houses in Lavallette, N.J., where Herndon High’s Nick Nagy helps his family in the lengthy …
Herndon High School student Nick Nagy working to empty out his grandfather and aunt’s basement …
Signe Friedrichs is a 16-year resident of the Town of Herndon and has an extensive …
Councilwoman-elect Allison Silberberg and nominee Jay Johnson.
From left: Nominees Warden Foley and Bill McNamara (seated), Doug Gurka, Doug Guilder, Ben Livestro, …
Peter Greenwald, Rosslyn BID Executive Director Cecilia Cassidy, Jose Ortiz, Kathleen Sibert and Mary Hynes, …
The singing group Snowday performs as guests eat chili and drink hot apple cider.
The Beltway Brass perform at the lighting ceremony.
The Artisphere offered a free digital exhibit after ceremony.
Lynn Hoffmann from the All Spice Cafe and Catering hands out chili to guests as …
Ilonka Sabic-Lukic, of Reston, right, shops with a friend. Sabic-Lukic said she likes knowing that …
Visitors to Gifts from the HeART were not only able to support local artists with …
Athenas Pongo, Ximena Abril and Raoul Pongo helped Milagros Pongo sell her hand-made jewelry and …
Shawn Storer shows his pottery at Gifts from the HeART. Storer was a student at …
Bush Tax Cuts activists and Virginians and Restonians rally against extending the tax cuts for …
Young musicians, from left: Sean Ganous, Sebastian Coupe, Albert Shyu and Karen Cueva.
Mary Lynn Clark and the Washington-Lee gymnastics team defeated McLean, Marshall, Lee and Wakefield in …
Santa arrives on top of an Arlington County fire truck for a visit at Linden …
As the roadway lit up children turn to watch the approaching fire trucks.
Children and their families enjoy the sparkling holiday tree at Friday evening’s Miracle on 23rd …
A group of Great Falls women launch an initiative to leave a portion of their …
Jalmeen Soni, McLean “Today is important to me because I was working for Obama’s campaign …
Julia Newtown, Norfolk “Any day that I have a chance to tell my story about …
Valorie Bachelor, Falls Church “In July, my father who was 85 years old passed away. …
The carolers continue to sing as they walked to Senator Mark Warner's office on Monday, …
The carolers stop for a group picture on their way to Senator Mark Warner's office …
The carolers sang briefly near the Santa set in Tysons Corner Center before being asked …
Progress Virginia Executive Director Anna Scholl helped coordinate the caroling event in Vienna.
Bruce Pearlman
The Easter Seals Respite Program makes Saturdays a brighter for families like the Heywards. Imani, …
The Hernandez family enjoys the holiday party. Gloria, 8, and Moises, 10, got gifts from …
More and more dog owners make use of the off leash dog area at Westgrove …
Roxana Lara with mentor Kathy Stoner.
Supporting Rebuilding Together Alexandria John Marshall Bank presented a check in the amount of $5,000 …
Vice Mayor Kerry Donley and nominees Barbara Barton, David Martin, Hugh Barton and Lonnie Rich.
Nominee Lewis Stearman (right)and his wife, Mildred.
Nominee Rosa Byrd and her husband, Jack.
Chinese headsets are offered at Chantilly Bible Church, so immigrants can listen to the scripture …
Pastor Isaac Huang of Chantilly Bible Church, who emigrated from Taiwan in 1982, baptizes a …
The music program at Chantilly Bible Church offers translations in Mandarin for its many Chinese …
Sikhs attending a Sunday service at the Fairfax Station temple.
Surinder Singh, a member of the Sikh Foundation of Virginia in Fairfax Station, with his …
Manpreet Singh Behniwal, a member of the Sikh Foundation of Virginia, is seen behind the …
A statue of Ganesha in the Durga Temple of Virginia. Ganesha is one of the …
Hostesses at “Coffee, Tea & Brem” are, from left, Caroline Stafford-Pastel, Lynne Bergman, Cynthia Halper, …
From left: 1st Lt. Commander Harry F. Day of the General R.E. Lee Camp #726, …
Vern McHargue, past commander of the General R.E. Lee Camp #726, SCV, emphasized General Lee’s …
Maris and Mark Angola at Karin’s Florist.
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) and his family at Christmas.
Sara Thomas, holding Laila, Renate Akers (Sara's grandmother and Laila's great-grandmother) lighting candles on the …
Vito and Toni Florimonte celebrate the season.
State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) with family in 2007.
Seen here, cutting a ribbon to open the new office are, from left: Marcia Twomey, …
Shoppers will find consignment treasures in Besty & Cornelia’s.
The Preppy Pink Pony provides on-site monogramming during the holiday season.
Your Dog’s Best Friend customers are often greeted by the store’s friendly mascot, Bear.
Your Dog’s Best Friend features jewelry and ornaments handcrafted by Manager Jennifer Bateman.
Mesmeralda’s
Name Droppers of McLean has a large selection of jewelry.
Artisan’s Gift Shop.
Pictured, from left, Diana Simione, a student from McLean’s Oakcrest School, who assisted in the …
The portrait of General Robert E. Lee on display in the Alexandria City Hall City …
The Langley Madrigals, to perform Tuesday, Dec. 18 along with the five other Choral Department …
Kaley Thornton as a Mirliton.
Kristen Wolaver as the Snow Queen.
McLean Symphony in a 2011 holiday concert.
Local contractors say the holidays often generate ideas for home remodeling projects. “Large kitchen remodels …
Designers say those on a budget can create holiday decorations with greenery.
Designers tout the versatility of mercury glass holiday decorations: “Whether your decor is traditional or …
When trimming a tree Courtney Thomas, of The Picket Fence in Burke, suggests nestling “large …
From left, Arlington resident Allie Mann, Barry Dixon of Barry Dixon Interiors and Alexandria resident …
Allison Priebe Brooks decorated a mantle for Georgetown Jingle, an annual benefit for pediatric cancer …
Arlington designer Allie Mann used Dr. Seuss characters as inspiration for the Christmas tree she …
Arlington designer Allie Mann was selected to design a tree for the Georgetown Jingle, an …
Arlington-based designer Allie Mann created a Seuss-themed Christmas tree for the Georgetown Jingle, an annual …
When preparing your home for holiday guests, make sure there is a space near the …
Experts suggests cleaning carpets and area rugs in a home’s family or living room before …
Great Falls women resolve to support ‘A Greater Falls.’
Annual Old Brogue Women’s Holiday Luncheon turns into an initiative to support local businesses in …
Great Falls women resolve to leave a portion of their holiday spending in their own …
Imam Mohamed Magid, executive director of the All Dulles Area Muslim Society, speaks on the …
The Langley Madrigals Choir.
Pastor Lew Whittle and Pastor Isaac Huang of the Chantilly Bible Church, who lead Hispanic …
In June 2007, Chantilly Bible Church began Conversational English Classes, which typically attract about 130 …
Anna Song, a music student at George Mason University in Fairfax, plays the violin during …
The Ekoji Buddist Temple in Fairfax Station.
The Durga Temple of Virginia, the largest Hindu structure in Northern Virginia, Maryland and Washington …
Statues of Radha Krishna—the supreme Hindu goddess—at the Durga Temple of Virginia in Fairfax Station.
Amy Dalrymple, Max Wolpoff, Gabe Snider, Mark Spang, Kathryn Kunkle, Sarah Eisler and Nick Tondravi …
Ellie Lichtash.
The cast of “Brigadoon.”
Molly Nuss as Fiona MacLaren and Paul Morgan as Tommy Albright in "Brigadoon" with the …
Megan Overton as Jean MacLaren in "Brigadoon."
Supervisor Cook in the Bonnie Brae community wishing them a “Merry Christmas” and passing out …
Aubrey Cervarich and Jacob Dietz as Annie and Daddy Warbucks.
Rehearsing “Annie” are (back row, from left) are Sean Luffy and Molly Van Trees; and …
More than 5,200 people participated in Virginia Run’s annual, Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K run …
The family of Bonnie Huneke, in whose honor this year’s Turkey Trot was run, attended …
Cleve Francis, M.D. sings “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” during the Lights of Love ceremony.
T.J Dean from Fort Hunt Elementary School reads an essay about her grandfather.
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Auxiliary hosted the 31st annual Lights of Love ceremony.
The fire caused extensive damage to the family's home.
Ethan Bogdanowicz tells Santa Claus what he wants for Christmas inside Mount Vernon Hospital.
Mount Vernon senior Tiffany Webster attacks the basket during the Majors’ victory against Oakton on …
Freshman Erin Irving scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds off the bench during Mount …
Mount Vernon guard Chanel Shannon made five 3-pointers and scored a team-high 26 points against …
Jordan Trunfio, No. 58—West Springfield HS football battling brain cancer.
Catherine Ariale and Drew Holcombe dance as Anne and Otto Frank as Rachel Steiner (Mrs. …
Catherine Ariale as Anne and Drew Holcombe as Otto Frank.
Catherine Ariale as Anne Frank in a West Springfield High School production of “The Diary …
The Mass Bands finale.
The Scottish Walk Parade mascot Scottie.
The Alexandria Sheriff's Department color guard.
Councilwoman Del Pepper.
Mayor Bill Euille and Scottish diplomat Robin Nesmith on the reviewing stand.
Spectators draped in the Scottish flag atop a brick wall at Market Square.
City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums led by J.J. Powers.
Mayor Bill Euille at the Scottish Walk.
An elf and Santa bagpipers.
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne with Helen Dorm.
Parade Grand Marshal R. Juge Gregg.
The Lang and Friedrichs families watch the parade on N. Fairfax Street.
Campagna Center Junior Friends Laura Niswander and Allison Brooks with McClain Brooks, 9.
Members of the T.C. Williams High School ROTC.
Old Town School for Dogs owner Carlos Mejias visits with Vola Lawson and her Jack …
Chuck Kava of the Shamrock & Thistle Pipes and Drums from Ocean County, New Jersey.
Allison and McClain Brooks look for friends on the parade route.
Pipe Major Steve Cochran leads the Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe Band in a …
PFC Liz Barrington demonstrates the one leg test as part of the Field Sobriety Test.
Academy instructors PFC Richard Cash and PFC Liz Barrington demonstrate a mock DWI case as …
PFC Bistline presents a discussion on the training of officers in regards to the identification …
The new shopping district includes Angelika Film Center, MOM’S Organic Market, Last Call by Neiman …
In December, there will be several special holiday events. For information about upcoming events, visit …
Robinson junior guard Jared Steen attempts to shoot over the top of a Woodson defender …
Alex Brightman in his role as Edward Zanni.
This year’s competition attracted 42 teams from six states—more than doubling the attendance from last …
From left—Kim Ebbert from Pittsburgh, Pa., with Kourtney Moceckl and Lindsey Kokal from Arlington, participated …
WWII Veteran John Parker being interviewed by West Springfield High School senior Andy Chen.
Woodson junior Andy Stynchula can make an impact in the paint or around the perimeter.
The weekend’s activities included challenging and sometimes grueling tests of physical strength, endurance and teamwork.
WWII Veteran Arnold Sells being interviewed by West Springfield High School senior Elizabeth Bowman.
WWII Veteran Steve Guback being interviewed by West Springfield High School senior Elizabeth Bowman. Five …
(From left) are the winning culinary arts students Valerie Claunch, Kyung Lee and Nikki Caballero.
Holding their prizes are (from left) Valerie Claunch, Nikki Caballero, Chef Clay Doubleday and Kyung …
The Board of Supervisors designated Dec. 14, 2012, as Jeans Day in Fairfax County at …
Front, from left: Patricia Stevens, executive director of OP3; Michael O’Reilly, chairman of governing board, …
The Mosaic District in Fairfax contains a mix of local fashion boutiques and restaurants coupled …
During Saturday afternoon’s event, teams were required to complete an 800 meter run which included …
Artisan Cathy Harl, left, showcases her latest works to shoppers Patricia Harl and Pat Libhart …
Dr. Teh-chang Shih
Sarah Heckman is busy everywhere at Rising Hope where she is both church secretary and …
St. Clement Church rector, the Rev. John Hortum, opens of celebration gift made by the …
Mayor Bill Euille reads aloud a city proclamation declaring that the week of Dec. 3 …
Spearheaded by American Legion Post 24 veterans Dave Brubaker and Mike Hillestad, local service members …
St. Clement head of school Nancy Lavalle Underwood, Mayor Bill Euille, Dory Herman and the …
The beginning of the Clifton Horse Parade. Shawna Voisine, riding Bronson, waves to the crowd.
Creative Dance Center of Chantilly’s competition team collects toys for ONC last Saturday outside the …
Boarded-up windows and sliding-glass door area in the back of the townhouse.
Phase cheerleader Madison O'Neill holds a toy dump truck donated to ONC.
Phase Cheer & Dance members McKenna Howell, Eliza Futa and Izzy Perez by the giving …
From left are Rebecca Gallagher, Joy Hansen, Becca Owens, Kelly Domas and Madison O'Neill of …
Creative Dance Center members hand out flyers explaining the ONC toy drive.
Alina Urdu of Chantilly’s Winding Brook community selects an ornament from ONC’s giving tree inside …
Some of the toys donated to ONC during the toy drive at Walmart.
In costume, on a break from rehearsing for Westfield’s “Ho-Ho Holiday Show” are (back row, …
Directing Westfield High’s “Ho-Ho Holiday Show” are (top row, from left) Aidan Quartana, Shannon Douglass, …
Madeline rides in a pony cart pulled by Louie and led by her mom. The …
Rider Emmi Holmes and her horse Echo.
Santa leads Elle, who is riding on Haj, to the start of the parade.
Jean Voss, dressed as a Christmas tree, stops in the field, with her horse Cowboy. …
Bella Curtis, complete with fairy wings, rides Espresso in the parade.
Madeline tossed candy to the crowds, from her seat in the pony cart.
The Black Horse Cavalry rides through the town of Clifton.
The Black Horse Cavalry rides through town.
A full view of the Black Horse Cavalry, as they ride onto the field, as …
Willow and her horse Dusty (chestnut) along with Elle and Haj (white). They took some …
Shawna Voisine, along with her mom and horse Bronson, take time for some photos in …
Emmi Holmes and an excited Echo stop in the field after the parade.
A pair of very festive riders and their horses, make their way through the Clifton …
Jean Voss and Cowboy ride back through town. The parade returned through town, to their …
Members of the Black Horse Cavalry return through town after the break in the field.
Bella Curtis, atop Espresso, along with her mom, stop for a photo during the break …
Another member of the Black Horse Cavalry, getting ready to return to the parade route.
Black Horse Cavalry member Don Bonds and his horse Sterling. Don took time to talk …
An entrant in the 2012 Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
Boy Scouts from Clifton Troop 1104 take a break and pose for a picture during …
Crowds gather at the city dock Dec. 1 to view the holiday boat parade.
With National Harbor on the horizon, the sailboat Firefly took the prize for Thinking Outside …
Boats cruise the Potomac River Dec. 1 in the 13th annual Holiday Parade of Lights.
Wii Fish, decked out as Rudolph, won Best Powerboat.
Maurisa Potts with son Derek.
ACT executive director John Porter, third from left, enjoys the boat parade with his family, …
City manager Rashad Young with Vola Lawson.
Shamrock Thistle Pipes and Drums drum major Chuck Kaba salutes dignitaries in the reviewing stand.
Campagna Center president and CEO Tammy Mann.
Little Theatre of Alexandria choreographer Ivan Davila hands out fliers to promote the upcoming production …
Members of the Thistle Dancers perform during the finale.
Drum major Matt Kuldell signals commands to the St. Andrew's Society Pipes and Drums.
Alexandra Cook, 8, watches the Scottish Walk Parade Dec. 1 from her perch in Market …
Bishop Ireton head boys’ basketball coach Neil Berkman talks to the Cardinals during a game …
Bishop Ireton forward Dan Noe scored 10 of his 15 points in the third quarter …
Bishop Ireton junior Patrick Moseh scored a team-high 18 points during a 73-53 victory against …
State Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) received a standing ovation for his efforts against the practice …
Laura Donahue, the Virginia state director of the Humane Society of the United States, shows …
State Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) receives the Legislator of the Year Award from Laura Donahue, …
Georgina Greenleaf, with her Cavalier Adrian Lamoureux, brings elegance and beauty to the Sugar Plum …
Classical Guitarist Ben Beirs.
The McLean Symphony during the 2011 Holiday Concert.
Lauren and Brad Holmes.
From left: Alexander, Zoe, Bill, Elsa and Kiera Vincent, and Mary Anna Vineyard make greeting …
“Date Tonight”
Charles Meng, executive director of Arlington Food Assistance Center.
Volunteers organize the food shelves at the Arlington Food Assistance Center.
John Heyer, Arlington Food Assistance Center volunteer.
Chorale of the Woman’s Club of McLean . The McLean Woman’s Club Chorale presents a …
The Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince.
From left: Anna, Jillian and Faith Holmes.
Zoe Vincent made a greeting card with a photo of her family dressed in Victorian …
‘A Trip to the Moon’
Sunday was a beautiful day on the Potomac River, with kayakers and stand-up paddle boarders …
Bikers, joggers, walkers, huskies and beagles, traveled Sunday from Anglers to widewater and Great Falls …
A river’s health is graded in part by its water quality, recreation, fish and aquatic …
On Nov. 20, Cooper Middle School students packaged hundreds of Hygiene Kits for Hurricane Sandy …
As of Tuesday, Nov. 27, 408 kits had been made, with at least 70 more …
Cooper students who participated in packaging the kits.
Dan Horner, Ryan Wogh, James Cichra and Shane Steenberge of Arlington’s No Blitz will celebrate …
Area residents and their dogs participate in the 16th Annual Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce …
Lili, a Standard Poodle, is dressed by her owner Kathleen O’Brien of McLean for the …
Otis, an English Bulldog, participates in the annual McLean ReinDog Parade on Saturday morning.
Ryder, a Golden Retriever, participates in the annual McLean ReinDog Parade on Saturday morning.
Kate Walter, 9, participates in the McLean ReinDog Parade with her dog, Rocco.
Cooper Dunn, 7, of McLean, with his Chocolate Lab, Jerry, at the McLean ReinDog Parade.
Alex Williams, 6, of McLean, takes pictures of the canine participants of the 16th Annual …
Bern Knutsen waits with his two Bijon Frises, Koda and Rocket, on Saturday morning for …
Grayson May, 2, gets excited as he sees Santa Clause at the annual McLean ReinDog …
Bella, a Sheshan, waits for the start of the 16th Annual Greater McLean Chamber of …
Unleashed by Petco had its grand opening over the weekend. Unleashed is located in the …
Operation Paws for Homes, a pet rescue group, was on hand all-day for pet adoptions. …
Mary Portelly and Liz Battocletti of Reston used the Unleashed by Petco grand opening as …
Michelle Taylor of Reston gives Rocks a bath at Unleashed by Petco’s self-wash. Leash clips …
Reston founder Robert Simon and Chuck Veatch pose for a photo.
Past chairs of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce were recognized at the 30th Anniversary …
Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, Dick Weinhold, state Sen. Barbara Favola, and Jacqueline Bolware enjoy the evening …
Larry Swartz, a founding member of the Chamber of Commerce, shows the sash he made …
Pat Kane, founding member of the Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce, then the Reston Board …
Elijah Green (left) and Chloe Spencer (right) help Eliza Fromke (center) of Alexandria wrap gifts …
Gabriela Marchesini of Reston gets a ride on Maia, a pony of the Americas, at …
Molly Shear, of Chantilly, gets a ride on Maia at the Frying Pan Farm Park …
The Dominion Valley Pony Club, a local youth equestrian organization, provided pony rides at the …
The blacksmithing demos were popular with the crowd at the Frying Pan Farm Park Old-Fashioned …
Bluegrass Singer Doug Everton delights the crowd with his performance at the Old-Fashioned Holiday Celebration …
Kuba Wan of Centreville takes a turn at the corn husker during the Old-Fashioned Holiday …
Kelly Levinson, president of the 4H Hoofers and Heifers Club that meets at Frying Pan …
Oak Hill’s Ryan Davis reaches soaring heights as the Nutcracker's Snow Prince.
Senior Zahra Mahbub sashays, turns, leaps and flutters her fan with a passion that wins …
Georgina Greenleaf, with her cavalier Adrian Lamoureux, brings elegance and beauty to the Sugar Plum …
Vienna resident Richard C. Kirkland in his home aviation museum.
Oakton guard Thomas Tribble drives against South Lakes guard Brandon Kamga in front of South …
Santa Claus hands out candy to children during the 5th Annual WinterFest Parade in McLean …
Cast of Altar Boyz, from left, Zack Powell as Abraham; Edward C. Nagel as Mark; …
JoAnn Carlson directs the King's Kids Choir of Emmanuel Lutheran Church to the delight of …
From left—Richard Duesterhaus, chair of Shepherd's Center of Oakton-Vienna board of directors, Board Member Julius …
Almost 1-year-old Samuel Oh was pleased to attend the service. He had a smile for …
The Fairfax County Park Authority has begun the master planning process for McLean Central Park. …
Artist Jill Banks works on a painting near the playground at McLean Central Park. The …
Hundreds of area residents braved the weather on Sunday evening to attend the 5th Annual …
Sophia, Eva and a friend join hundreds of McLean residents while watching the 5th Annual …
The Ball in the House group.
The characters of “Alice in Winter Wonderland,” Cleo Allen-Mills as the Mad Hatter, Isabel Zapata …
One of the store's most popular items, The Elf on the Shelf package, is displayed …
Decorations and items for almost every holiday need can be found throughout the store.
A stand in the middle of Walpool Woodworkers and Maison et Jardin is adorned with …
Grandmother's Backroom Owner Barbara Anderson and her daughter and co-worker Pam Anderson.
Clothes, along with hats and mittens, are among the store's most popular holiday items.
A table decorated with some very popular holiday items in Grandmother's Backroom.
Stephanie Dolan, 14, Megan Long, 14, and Caroline Bryan, 14, Great Falls “I liked the …
Casey Britt, 15, and Brittony Trumbull, 15, Langley High School students. “My favorite part was …
Paige Ramsey, 6, Great Falls. “I like talking to Santa. I have two things on …
Suzette Luzine with her daughter Veronica, 4, Great Falls. “We loved the lighting of the …
Jennifer Lopez with son Orion, 3, and daughter Sophia, 5, Reston. “We liked Santa coming …
Kirk Randall
Guest Conductor Glenn Quader will conduct the Langley High School Orchestra on Tuesday, Dec. 11.
Langley High School Orchestra violinists, from left: Tim Kostelancik, Kurt Tran (hidden), Quan Pham.
Great Falls artist Mary Jane Cogan stands in front of her watercolor painting entitled “Rose …
Langley senior center Brad Dotson had 14 points, seven rebounds and six blocks against Centreville …
Senior guard Justin Galiani led Langley with 15 points during a Nov. 29 victory against …
Oakton defensive lineman Joe Allely reaches for L.C. Bird running back Paul Robertson during the …
Families wait as children line up to talk to Santa after the tree lighting.
Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive to the crowd's excitement on Saturday evening.
Members of the Langley Madrigals sing holiday favorites before the tree lighting on Saturday evening.
Bilgen Urus with her daughter, Asya, 2, and family friend Bora Tekin, 7, watch the …
The McLean High School Marching Band participates in the 5th Annual WinterFest Parade in McLean …
Members of Girl Scout Troop 593 in McLean participate in the 5th Annual WinterFest Parade …
While enjoying the 5th Annual WinterFest Parade in McLean on Sunday, several children race to …
Churchill Road Scrabble team members Anna Krause-Steinrauf, Ladan Haidarbaigi, Tanner Iverson and Ethan Pham pose …
Residents at the Lake Anne Fellowship House also gather for similar events and celebrate holidays. …
Every other month at Hunter’s Woods Fellowship House in Reston, residents attend an International Tea …
Del. Alfonso H. Lopez (D-49) with his son Aaron Rafael, 5.
Kamini Shah greets customers at the pick-up desk and said she enjoys interacting and developing …
Amit Shah checks an order for a customer during a busy Friday morning at his …
Jorge Adeler stands between his daughters, Valentina Adeler Armour (left) and Wendy Adeler Hall (right), …
Jorge Adeler, master designer at Adeler Jewelers, has been a part of the Great Falls …
From left—Sarah (William & Mary), Sophia (junior, Westfield High School), Kamran (fifth grader, Cub Run), …
A view of Mazadar Restaurant’s interior.
Pictured with author Stefan Fatsis, Churchill Road fifth graders Tanner Iverson and Ethan Pham display …
Santa Claus greets children at the Great Falls Tree Lighting ceremony on Sunday evening. The …
Mikayla Carmines, 4, of McLean, has her picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus in …
Santa Claus arrives by fire truck for the annual Great Falls Celebration of Lights and …
Gabriel Chaves, 3, sits on his father J.J.’s shoulders while waiting in line to see …
Area children await the arrival of Santa Claus at the annual Celebration of Lights and …
Santa and Mrs. Claus celebrate the annual lighting of the Great Falls Christmas tree on …
Elizabeth Crawford of Great Falls meets Santa Claus while attending the annual Christmas Tree Lighting …
While attending the Great Falls Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on Saturday evening, Kathryn Bailey, Sam …
A daughter, Delaney Grey Fontaine was born 7 lbs, 8 ounces, on Nov. 22, Thanksgiving …
Local high school students learned the latest digital gaming techniques at JAMtech, held at T.C. …
12U Mavericks The 12U Mount Vernon Mavericks, a travel baseball team comprised of players from …
Chorus Concerts The National Men's Chorus Concert entertains more than 300 guests at Nov. 10 …
‘Imagine Peace’ The Mount Vernon Evening Lions Club announced the winners of the International Lions …
Kayla Mason, 17, a member of Girl Scout Troop 3288, has earned the Girl Scout …
