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Brian Ganz performs part of his "Chopin Project" presented by the National Philharmonic Orchestra at …
Award-winning guitarist Anthony Pirog will headline the Del Ray Music Festival.
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120227-N-RH386-139 WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 27, 2012) Chief Musician Luis Hernandez plays saxophone with the Navy …
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Karin’s Florist of Vienna, family-owned and operated for 58 years, offers a variety of brightly …
Maris Angolia, president and CEO of Karin’s Florist in Vienna, shows her newest display of …
Raul Midón
Alex Keefover and Kingsley
Arlington-based chef and instructor Kristen Robinson uses pears and beets to create a fall salad …
Julia Rosenbaum
Kevin Frawley, member of the ROTC at Drexel University, plays an authentically outfitted soldier in …
The ensemble cast of Debra Walton, James Alexander, Zurin Villanueva, James T. Lane and Aisha …
From left: Camille Chandler, Kendra Hyater-Davis, Charlene Fowler and Alecia Mason of Marymount University in …
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Emma Probst
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Performers from Jane Franklin Dance will be presenting "The Big Meow," based on the story, …
A Granville family portrait, taken in February, 2012. (From left) Kenny; Tiffany holding baby brother …
Kenny Granville, playing his favorite sport.
Kenny Granville
Jade Billows in the Cabin John Shopping Center has closed.
Potomac psychiatrist Dr. Bruce Pfeffer created the Fatherhood Program to educate men on their roles …
Grace Cho performs a contemporary piece "Still Standing," as part of Classical Ballet Theatre's Evening …
"Grady shows Pop Pop how to use an I-pad:" Harvey Snyder of Arlington, and grandson, …
Baber House - this charming, Victorian farmhouse was built in 1880.
Brockman House - family heirlooms make this home warm and inviting.
Luchini House - this is a yellow, New England saltbox in a wooded setting.
Isabelle Mauro, 105, with her three children (from left): Louis D. Mauro, Alicemarie Veronica (Mauro) …
Isabelle Mauro celebrates her 105th birthday on Feb. 5 at Esposito’s Restaurant in Fairfax.
Isabelle Mauro, 105, and her great-great-grandson, Dylan Piscitelli, 6 months old.
From left: Eric Messner and Jenna Sokolowski.
Andrew Castagnetti
Kim Durante
Brittany Fleck
Rachel Sisco
Melanie Williams of the Potomac Theatre Company talks with Kristina McNaughton of Spirit Designs about …
Cassie Harwood of Floral Event Designers contributed the large plant (held by Potomac Chamber of …
Adam Greenberg , President of the Potomac Chamber of Commerce, draws the winning business card …
Damien Alexander and Elaine Custead of the Cabin John Fire Department
Jeffrey Lobel of WCS Lending talks with Lisa Abrams of REMAX Realty.
Manpreet Singh of New York Life Insurance Company talks with Carol Leahy, President of the …
Dr. Bryant Harris of TruCentered takes a business card from Manpreet Singh of New York …
Willis Ibeh
Ellie Kobylski
Cece Kobylski
Sarah Wallerstedt
Kristina Feldesman
Kirsten Butterfield and Debbie Dager
Ariana Mollers (left) and Priyanka Srinivasan sort bags of donated items.
Veronica del Cerro plays the role of Conchita in Nilo Cruz’s "Anna in the Tropics."
Network Preschool students Karla, 5, and Naomi, 4, show off their new winter hats Feb. …
TCW members of the 2012 All-State Virginia Concert Band are (from left): Nate Conrad, Kate …
Members of The Alliance Theatre portray the cast of a summer-repertory company rehearsing for a …
The Ron Bullock Volunteer of the Year award went to Bill Sikes of Fairfax.
6304 Hunt Chase Court on fire in the Community of Virginia Run, Centreville VA on …
Tony Griffin
Arlington Superintendent Patrick Murphy
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes’ Alexis Sargent (00) and Dhyamond Crenshaw, right, go after the …
Bishop Ireton senior Laura Hart scored 10 points and grabbed 12 rebounds against St. Stephen’s …
Matthew McFarland, 14, of Lorton (right) negotiated his way to the top of the real-estate …
City officials say the Cummings Turning property would probably be the first development on the …
A snapshot of the Fairfax County workforce.
Where the money comes from.
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Music Director and Conductor Christopher Zimmerman conducts members of the American Youth …
Alaris, 9, plays limbo at Alexandria Children's Dentistry to celebrate Children's Dental Health Month Feb. …
Isabelle, 2, paints a flower on her mother Ariana Lara’s face at Alexandria Children's Dentistry …
Dr. Angela Austin shows Andrea, 9, how to use a light to examine Austin's teeth …
Dr. Angela Austin lets Alaris, 9, play dentist and floss Austin's teeth at Alexandria Children's …
Youths recreate the bus where Rosa Parks said no to segregation.
Dancers perform at the Nannie J. Lee Memorial Recreation Center in celebration of Black History …
Richard Ameyaw, a 3rd grader at Lynbrook Elementary School, runs in place with fellow students …
Lynbrook Elementary School Principal Mary McNamee and Assistant Principal Shirley Shannon hold a $1,000 check …
Woodson senior Mike Reaves signed a letter of intent to play football at Shepherd University …
Deidre and Jesse Johnson and their daughters Savannah and Madison.
Janice Miller, chair of the Fairfax City School Board, and Fairfax City Councilman David Meyer …
Dr. Scott Brabrand celebrated with his wife, Debbie Brabrand (left) and Ann Monday, City of …
Friends Carol Valentine and Tori Beuzese of Lorton, Alicia Preito and and Chris Cohen of …
Pat Stipe of Vienna selects a "happy heart" bowl for her 10-year-old son, Jack. "This …
The Peanuts gang sticks together during dress rehearsals last week. From left, Sarah Miller, a …
Zach Miller, a senior at Robinson Secondary School, plays Charlie Brown, forlorn after one of …
Sophomore forward Samantha Porter figures to be an important part of the Mount Vernon girls’ …
Mount Vernon junior guard Kelly Loftus was a first-team all-region selection.
T.C. Williams’ Kahron Lee earned all-state and set a school record with a 6-foot, 6-inch …
T.C. Williams’ Jonathan Anderson earned all-state with a third-place finish in the shot put at …
Gordon Rye
Mr. Zero, Brian Kraemer, facing the jury (full ensemble).
Eileen Marilyn Cain
Sara Reges
Green ribbon spotlights brain tumors
Teresa Gasaway of Minds in Motion Child Care gives an award to Jenn Oglesby, Principal …
Liturgivcal Dance Performance by "The Children of Scottland".
Tap dancing performance by "The Children of Scottland".
Shynia Milligan
A chocolatey coffee with donut cake displayed at the Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival.
A heart-shaped chocolatey cake.
Brittini Martin and Destiny Funderburk annouce the performances.
The night ends with "Boogie down the aisle". Fifth grader Jewel Collier is shown here.
Principal Jenn Oglesby and Vice-principal Trish Thomas give out a flower award to Latisha Gasaway …
Mrs. Huston, the well-known crossing guard in front of the Scottland community on Seven Locks …
Blues performance, based on the style and music of B. B. King. (Note the sun …
Churchill head coach Kate McMahon called senior Kim Deausen a "selfless" point guard.
Churchill freshman Japria Karim-Duvall scored 10 points on Feb. 27 and figures to be a …
Churchill senior Sarafina Arthur-Williams played her final game in a Churchill uniform on Feb. 27.
Junior guard Shira Racoosin scored a team-high 13 points during Churchill’s loss to Blair in …
Masha Harmon, a senior at Yorktown High School, has signed a national letter of intent …
Yorktown boys’ basketball coach Rich Avila talks to the Patriots during their regional quarterfinal matchup …
Jack Earley finished his Yorktown basketball career as the program’s leading scorer.
Lewis Rhodes with two of his three children, Sonny and Shyla.
Vinita and Lewis Rhodes with their children, Sabina (on left), Sonny, and Shyla at their …
Vinita Rhodes with children, Sonny, 7, Sabina, 4, (standing) and Shyla, 2 1/2, were able …
Maryann Rigo and residents at the Sunrise Senior Living are working on scary treats for …
Mom bloggers won giveaways like this bread basket donated by Great Harvest Bread Company.
From the left, Christina Crawford of Chic Envy, Denise Stern of Mission Sleep, and NOVALive …
Consignment shop Chic Envy hosted NOVALive, a mom blogger networking and charity event.
Winter veggies add color to the indoor winter farmers market at Frying Pan Farm. The …
Susan Dadio and her daughter, Amanda, took their time choosing fruit at the Kuhn Orchard …
Farm fresh eggs from Fossil Rock Farms at the indoor winter farmers market at Frying …
Kathleen Dillon, DDS, children from Dranesville Elementary, and Dental Assistant Larry Salyer.
Anne Davis, owner of Rudy's Friends Dog Training, Inc. addresses the crowd and explains the …
An 1899 advertisement for tooth soap, one of thousands in Reston resident Jay Paull’s collection.
A 1906 advertisement for Virginia’s vacation spots, one of thousands of vintage ads in Reston …
This ad from the Jamestown Exposition in 1907 is one of thousands in Reston resident …
Herndon High School Step Team alumni perform at the 14th annual Herndon StompFest at Herndon …
The Herndon High School Step Team performs at the 14th annual Herndon Stompfest Saturday, Feb. …
The Herndon High School Step Team don blindfolds for part of their performance at the …
The Herndon High School Step Team performs at the school’s 14th annual StompFest Saturday, Feb. …
Members of the Herndon High School Step Team perform their opening act at the 14th …
From left, Ron Beavers and Paul McCray tell the story of the Washington and Old …
From left, Bailey Hopple of JBG Companies, Patti Nicoson, Dulles Corridor Rail Association and Maggie …
Donatos offers local schools and nonprofit organizations fundraising tools.
Jeremy Watson, general manager of Vienna Donatos, transferred from Columbus, Ohio, to open the Vienna …
Sam Kesting of Springfield (left) and Sean Lim of McLean, members of the American Youth …
J. D. Anderson, of the American Youth Philharmonic Orchestras conducts a side-by-side rehearsal of his …
Guests bundled up for the cold to watch the maple syrup boil-down demonstration at Colvin …
Sabrina and Elliott Berry and their parents, Alex and David, of Vienna, sample chunks of …
"The Phantom Tollbooth" show includes 73 cast, crew, and pit orchestra members in grades 6-8, …
Rebecca Holstein is coordinating a bone marrow donor drive at Har Shalom.
Students at A Wider Circle with the 400 toys donated to its North Pole.
Will Tavel and Jeff Bass carry a new carpet purchased for the Children's Corner.
A group of students volunteer on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, sitting in the new …
Hockey team players Danny Copeland, Kyle Nemeroff and Jake Dickstein unload donated mattresses.
Lauren Raffensperger with a few of the 2,100 children's books collected for A Wider Circle.
Chandler Bryant does an art project with a Manor Care resident.
Gabby McIntosh, (at the piano) Dr. Sara Romeyn, Justin Schuble, Max Bramson, Jessica Mays, Allison …
Michael Artson, chief planner with the County’s Neighborhood and Community Services (NCS) Department, shows his …
Former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine, who is campaigning for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by …
Members of Langley High School’s Eco School club will be putting out cans for recycling …
The Dead Cat Bounce Band performs at the McLean Project for the Arts "pop-up" party …
Pete DiCenso of the Dead Cat Bounce Band presents Julie Lansaw Warrin with a hat …
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A student in front of the mural of one of the locks.
Students arrive at Seven Locks Elementary for the first day at the new school.
Principal Gordon greets parents and students entering the newly built Seven Locks Elementary.
Spencer carries the shopping bag.
Katherine Mansourova (2nd place), Ernest Leighty (Great Falls Elementary School Principal) and Sophia Divone (1st …
Churchill Road 2nd graders Nolan Harrison, Oliver Tu, Katherine Senich, Neil Bajaj, Aidan Nguyen and …
Guests at the McLean Project for the Arts’ "pop-up" party enjoy a decorated space that …
From left, Julie Lansaw Warrin and Bari Livingston of the McLean Project for the Arts …
Andy Galusha with the Fairfax County Park Authority’s Park Planning Branch, presents information about the …
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City planners want to increase density at three sites along the waterfront that are zoned …
The small-area plan approved by City Council members in January would increase density at the …
Casino night guests enjoy camaraderie, gambling, food samples, drinks, a silent auction and raffle prizes …
Gabriel Stopak
Jewelry designer Betsy Baden with several of her pieces that will be shown this month …
Dr. Bernie Stopak
Pet Sage 2391 South Dove Street, 703.299.5044, petsage.com They specialize in a hollstic approach to …
Pro Feed 3690 King Street, Bradlee Shopping Center, 703.820.3888, 1628-A Belle View Boulevard, Belle View …
Pristine Aquariums 356 South Pickett Street, 703.823.7878, pristineaquariums.com They are experts at aquarium keeping and …
King Street Cats 25 Dove Street, 703.231.7199, kingstreetcats.org Alexandria’s only cat exclusive orphanage specializes in …
Chateau - Animaux 101 North Saint Asaph Street, 703.518.5188, chateau-animaux.com A pet bakery and boutique …
9816 Korman Court, Potomac — $856,000
9401 Reach Road, Potomac — $878,500
4517 Dittmar Road, Arlington — $912,500
3660 Oakland Street, Arlington —$912,000
2811 11th Street North, Arlington — $920,000
2749 Wakefield Street North, Arlington —$905,000
1424 Fallsmead Way, Potomac — $768,000
13700 Canal Vista Court, Potomac — $870,000
1033 Montana Street, Arlington —$912,000
10228 Democracy Lane, Potomac — $750,000
Pomeroy, a 13-year-old rescued Pomeranian, lives in Old Town. After spending 7 years in a …
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Last summer, city officials in Alexandria announced they were considering taking some of the land …
Bear Reeves, a 7-month-old ‘Morkie’ (Maltese/Yorkie mix) seems to fly across the yard during a …
Labrador Jet takes his companion Maryclaire Fouse for their afternoon walk on Feb. 20.
Hannah Reeves (far right) shares her ‘Morkie’ (Maltese/Yorkie mix) with friends Lindsey Urban and Hilary …
Biscuit Anderson tears through her yard, enjoying the great weather as she plays with companion …
Biscuit Anderson a Labrador Retriever mix, takes advantage of the sunny weather to play outside …
My daughter and her friend were "Horsing around" with our puppy Gracie when I took …
PFC Roy Choe
From left are CAC Chairman Leslie Jenuleson; PFC Roy Choe; 2nd Lt. Ryan Morgan; Capt. …
On Feb. 17, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community held a Quran exhibition at Centreville Regional Library …
ARHA director Roy Priest, left, and former chairman Melvin Miller in one of the market-rate …
The second phase of Old Town Commons has now been completed and is for sale.
Shamrock, Ash, Bea, and Mojo (Boxer) at a Virginia Greyhound Adoption Meet and Greet at …
Francesca Barboza with Ella (adopted from Virginia Greyhounds Adoption) at the Outer Banks in September …
At the river house with Evan.
Duchess relaxes in the front yard.
Centreville senior Chaney Forbush scored a game-high 24 points in defeat against Mount Vernon in …
Westfield High senior Beau Donahue (front) captured the state title at the 152-pound weight class …
Gen. Bruce Scott (ret.), right, with wife Mary and Barry McCaffrey.
Michael Conner, left, introduces Patsy Ticer as the winner of the Rev. Ben Lynt Distinguished …
Gen. Barry McCaffrey (ret.) and Deputy Chief Eddie Reyes.
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, left, talks with Tom Trobridge and Gen. Barry McCaffrey (ret.) at the …
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, Tom Trobridge, Gen. Barry McCaffrey (ret.), the Rev. George Pera and Chief …
City Counciilwoman Del Pepper shows off her Friendship Veterans Fire Engine badge.
Former City Manager Vola Lawson with her Jack Russell Terrier Jack in Market Square in …
The parade crosses King Street on its way up and over to the reviewing stand …
The Fairfax Rifles bring up the end of the parade.
Volunteers from the George Washington Mount Vernon Estate appear with a horse drawn cart.
Rick Sowers and Cindy Peterson appear for Gadsby’s Tavern as John Gadsby and his wife.
Ears are covered in anticipation of the cannon being fired.
The First Virginia Regiment appears through the smoke after firing a volley with their muskets.
The Honor Guard of the Virginia American Legion.
Twirling a hula-hoop with the Jim Moyers Circus Club.
The Alexandria Boys & Girls rides with the Alexandria Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
The Sparkettes from Spotsylvania, Virginia perform.
Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department President Jay Johnson.
The T.C. Williams Marching Band
Alexandria Sheriff Dana Lawhorne
The Alexandria Police Department Honor Guard: Sergeant Gwen Diggs, Sergeant Ben Bolton, Officer John Eliff, …
The U.S. Marine Band plays as it marches up South Fairfax Street.
Town Crier Benjamin Fiore-Walker at the George Washington Birthday parade.
As the parade ends, and the streets are still closed, residents walk back through the …
Students gather to sign up for T.C. Williams High School Crew.
On Feb. 19, the sanctuary at Bethlehem Baptist Church was again filled with worshippers. In …
The Rev. Dr. Darrell K. White felt a "weight lifted" when he learned that the …
The Mesothelioma Foundation staff in front of their historic office building (c. 1808) on King …
New family member - almost! One evening a while back, Cat Cinco wandered into the …
Lou Lou Maybelline Knebel of Old Town takes a break from her afternoon walk and …
Percy & Clare Williams: Percy came to us by way of a family who moved …
Ceci hangs her head out of the window of our mini van as we arrived …
Best friends Rudy and Caspar (aka the Friendly Ghost — shy to others but bossy …
Collin Marquis, 16, with dog Guinness, 7.5 years old, and Cannoli the cat, 2.5 years …
"Chapel for the Ages" campaign
The Rev. J. Barney Hawkins IV and Rosa Maria Colina, associate with Robert A. M. …
Our young cat Cannoli, enjoying the new rug, about 2 years old.
Alexander Ritsch, 10, and his dog, Reilly, a chocolate lab, who loves to play fetch …
My furry kids and me across the street from Buddy and Hunter's favorite place to …
In photo (from left): Michael McJury, Bobbi and Derrek McJury. Bobbi, the family's wired-hair fox …
Bernadette the cat, adopted from the Animal Welfare League in Alexandria, has also joined the …
My mixed-breed dog, Nora was in the Pet Gazette edition in the summer of 2010. …
Mars (left) and Luna visit in a friend’s garden here in town. Both are chow …
Ella Turner and Scotch enjoy some smile time at home on Summers Drive.
Cindy Mitchell and Baron enjoying the sunshine at Woodlawn Stables.
TV Production instructor Nancy Mantelli gives a tour of the TV studio at the Academy.
Flower prototypes are made from color strips of discontinued paints.
Graphic design studio instructor Natalie Eppolito shows the beginning of a flower created from a …
Cristobal Castro works of making flowers from an out of date text book in the …
Courtney Watson starts sewing on her circle skirt.
Alexis Smith and Ivy Preko work on their designs in the fashion design studio.
Britnie Dates works on a skirt design with a classmate during the open house.
West Potomac Academy dance director Courtney Betzel, visiting George Mason University dance instructor Connie Dinapoli …
Sharma’s interview with Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) will air in the next few weeks. In …
Pictured from left: Frank McCarthy, General Manager, Sheehy Ford; Sina Mohabat, General Manager, Sheehy Nissan/Subaru; …
SPRINGFIELD — "Dempsey" our Vizsla teenager turned one on Jan. 31, 2012!
FAIRFAX — Moppy, a 3-year-old dog. He's a mix of Maltese and Papillon.
FAIRFAX — Ben Kocon of Minnesota with 3-year-old Moppy. He's a mix of Maltese and …
SPRINGFIELD — Duchess relaxing in the front yard.
SPRINGFIELD — Amanda Etro sent us this photo of her and her husband James, with …
Marie Laverdiere
Wilson Friestad
Andrew Storr
Robinson senior Brooks Martino, bottom, won his second consecutive state championship, winning the 145-pound title …
Robinson senior Santiago Valdez won the 138-pound state title at the AAA state wrestling championships …
West Springfield senior Logan Battle cuts off a piece of the net after the Spartans …
West Springfield senior Jordan Miller, seen during a Jan. 6 contest against T.C. Williams, earned …
The rain didn’t stop the ribbon-cutting on the new portion of sidewalk in front of …
Greenspring resident Steve Guback holds Casey, his Dachshund, who turned 14 on Valentine’s Day. "Casey’s …
Michael DeMarco greets a guest at his open house on Sunday, Feb. 20. He is …
On Feb. 18, Greenspring couple Ray and Betty Wright (seated) were honored with a 65th …
Ray and Betty Wright in their apartment complex in Greenspring Retirement Village. The Wrights, married …
Justin Monaldo of Fairfax Station with Cal, a very alert Weimaraner.
Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) with his rescue greyhound Vera.
From left: Freda Burner holds Itsy while "Aunt" Hazel Cross holds Bitsy, twin Yorkshire Terriers …
Kay McCurdy enjoys walking her dog, Kerry, a 9-month –old Havana Silk Terrier, on the …
She’s got Betty Davis eyes: Jan Madden, president of Greenspring’s DOG club (Dog Owners of …
From left: Knollwood Community Preschool students - Isaac, Alemayehu, Toph Slingerland, Liam Roberts, Spencer Doll, …
Mount Vernon junior Kelly Loftus, left, scored 23 points, grabbed 10 rebounds and tied a …
T.C. Williams’ 4x400 relay team of Kathryn Hendley, Morgan Lataillade, Sydney Schaedel and Shannon Smythe …
T.C. Williams junior Christian Roberts, left, is defended by West Springfield sophomore Amy Berglund during …
The T.C. Williams boys’ basketball team won the 2012 Patriot District championship.
Don DeHaven and Kari Seidelman as President George Washington and his wife Martha.
Mount Vernon School Board member Dan Storck as President Abraham Lincoln.
This is Station 10, the main Cabin John station.
Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department’s River Road station 10 opened in 1984 and serves …
Molly Cahill and Zachry Barber
Owner Chuck Curcio is preparing to close Tortilla Factory.
Tortilla Factory’s Sonora cuisine and margaritas are legendary in the town.
Tony Bentley’s Wakefield team went 10-6 versus National District opponents this season.
Juliet Walker stands at attention and salutes the captain as he is announced.
Thea Work joins other students when called to put five men in a boat and …
Reiss Gedner joins the students for a floor exercise in motion.
Ellie Walker freezes as the music stops while swimming backwards.
Debbie Roffman speaking at a Feb. 16 presentation for Flint Hill School eighth grade parents.
Dolly, the newest "salesperson" at Great Dogs of Great Falls, stands next to the store’s …
From left, Linda Waitkus, "salesperson" Dolly, a six-year-old golden retriever and Margarita Diaz at Great …
Riley, a TDI-certified Pug (http://www.tdi-dog.org/) gives a wave during a training session with companion Ciara …
Alexa Traver of Herndon gets a smooch from companion Callie just before practice starts at …
Border Collie/Terrier mix Tag gets a treat from companion Lia Peach of Haymarket after successfully …
Lia Peach of Haymarket encourages her dog Tag through the tunnel during dog agility training …
"Short Stuff" or "Shorty," a Dachshund/Chiuaua mix, waits for agility class to start with companion …
Kira Baugh of Reston entices her dog Riley across a beam with the promise of …
Lab mix Riley is happy to get a reward for successfully completing two agility obstacles …
The Herndon Town Council voted Feb. 14 to defer a decision on the proposed Comprehensive …
Shari True, a committee member for the Herndon Relay for Life addresses ways teams can …
Debby Burt, a committee member for Herndon’s Relay for Life, recognizes teams that have already …
Participants in this year’s Relay for Life in Herndon hold up glow sticks to remember …
From right Nick Brown, a Restonian since 1975, was awarded the Reston Citizens Association Citizen …
From left, Nick Brown is named the Reston Citizens Association Citizen of the Year by …
On June 18, 2011, the day after graduating from Robinson Secondary School, Danny Kellam celebrated …
PFC Daniel Kellam on graduation day from boot camp on Parris Island, S. C. on …
United Way President and CEO Bill Hanbury announces awards to the Arlington County Board.
Daffodils in bloom.
Built in 1970, Station No. 30 on Falls Road responds to the Potomac River and …
Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department, not the county, owns Station 30 on Falls Road. …
Arlington Chair Mary Hyne; Leah Wallace, United Way NCA Arlington Regional Council chair; Bill Hanbury, …
Blake, a 16-year resident of Potomac, is only allowed outside with continuous supervision because he …
Emma Dixon of Potomac and Stella competing at the Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy.
Trail riding with Bright on a sunny winter day.
Bell Rogues
Daffodils in Potomac.
The Peeps mascot.
Posing with the Peeps Mobile are students in Franklin’s special-needs program. (Back row, from left) …
HERNDON — Marla Hexter with Shiloh, left, and Kellogg, the boxer at the Kingston Chase …
VIENNA — Darby, a 2-year-old Goldendoodle, with Ryan Odell age seven.
GREAT FALLS — Bruno, a 14 year-old Chocolate Lab owned by the Parent family of …
From left kneeling front: Joshua Redford, Tim Admas (left rear), Eve Korovesis, Terry Barr (standing …
VIENNA — These three dogs are neighborhood best buddies. Left to right: Enzo is a …
VIENNA — Blanca is a 14-year-old Umbrella Crested Cockatoo. She can live to 75 years …
Robinson North is one of the properties where city officials want to increase density and …
Maple Leaf Tray, 14x10"
Smokey, a 10-year-old Domestic Mediumhair was adopted in early February from the Fairfax County animal …
Fluffy, an 11-year-old Turkish Angora was adopted as a kitten from an animal shelter in …
Tabby, a 12-year-old Domestic Shorthair was adopted at a young age from an animal shelter …
For their 7th birthday on Feb. 11, 2012, Lauren and Elizabeth Bradshaw hosted a dog- …
Simba relaxes at the BBQ Pavilion of the Staybridge Suites in Chantilly. She is the …
The Optimist Club of Greater Vienna awarded cash prizes to its essay contest winners (from …
Kierianne Knollman with friend and confidante, Macy.
Lisa Forgrave and her labrador blood donor, Badger.
George Hembree and his companion Katy.
Barbra Yakimchick Zimnoch
First Place Winners Alexander Pauken and Ryan Sill
Award-winning Instrumentalists (Left to Right): Ben Escobar (Second Place), Alexander Pauken, (First Place), Shankar Balasubramanian …
Pictured are this year's contestants for the Optimist Club's deaf and hard of hearing contest: …
Jason Day
Marcia Ferritto
Sarah White and Kathlyn Silverman, violas.
The Langley High singers (from left) include, top row: Sam Mayman (alternate), Jesse Levin, Kevin …
Langley leadership students Senior Holly Dodd, Lucy Gunter and Junior Charlee Vasiliadis in front of …
Third-grade Cub Scouts, Andrew Ruggeri, Will Denton, Grant Baker, and Logan Hanson, from Langley School …
Ryan Wilson and Joshua Guinn, fourth-graders from Spring Hill Elementary School, took first and second …
The Cub Scouts of Pack 1144 watched each race closely to scout the competition.
From left, Langley School Cub Scouts Christopher Roberts, Andrew Ruggeri, Will Denton, Andrew Seale, Grant …
Churchill Road Patrol Captains Jackie Prestoy, Jack Dunne, and Elizabeth Hoeymans, confer with their sponsor, …
It was a jubilant McLean team which displayed its Liberty District championship banner following the …
Megan LeDuc of Madison High races up the court with the ball as South Lakes’ …
Bill King of Reston, with dog Daisy, said he and his wife attended the Feb. …
More than 200 supporters of same-sex marriage held red balloons and signs during an event …
An update for this sign, located at the intersection of Dolley Madison Boulevard and Old …
Jon Bikoff holds Pawlie, a 10-week-old lab mix puppy, at a Lost Dog and Cat …
From left, Sander Altman, 14 (with Junior and Missy, collie mixes) and Sue Bikoff (with …
Brian, a husky-shepherd mix, waits for a new owner during an adoption event at the …
From left, Pawlie and Folly, 10-week-old lab mix puppies, are on display at a weekly …
Folly, a 10-week-old lab mix puppy, awaits adoption at the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue …
A rendering of the proposed Brightview assisted living facility, as was presented to the Great …
Del. Kathy Byron (R-22)
Flikr photo of ultrasound by Parker Michael Knight
Flikr photo of the Alexandria federal courthouse by Dan4th
Arnold the Guinea Pig loves to hide under towels and covers whenever he can. Check …
Otis takes his seat by the window in anticipation of an afternoon ride in the …
First-time pet owners Thomas and Matthew Haymes of Alexandria chilling after school with their guinea …
Thomas Haymes of Alexandria and his new best buddy, Goldie.
This is Cooper Frank and me. He's 9 weeks in this photo — a little …
A construction-paper chain designed by the preschoolers at the Falls Church-McLean Children’s Center served as …
Langley High school Saxon dance team.
GREAT FALLS — Pam and Wayne McDorman with Ella.
GREAT FALLS — Pam McDorman and Ella, an 8-year-old yellow lab sailing on the bay.
GREAT FALLS — Ella, 8-year-old yellow lab, after a long day playing.
GREAT FALLS — Pam McDorman and Cutter, a 15-year-old appendix and Lark, an 18-year-old thoroughbred.
GREAT FALLS — Miss Tidbit, a 23-years-young kitten, is taking a ride with her Poppy …
The Lorton Workhouse Arts Center held its 2nd Annual Saturday Art Walk last weekend, which …
Chairman Sharon Bulova (D-at-large) reviews goals during the Board of Supervisors retreat, held Feb. 6-7 …
Artist Michael Gross works on a piece at the McLean Project for the Arts Gallery …
Langley Principal Matthew Ragone and Langley students Justine White (left) and Rida Chotani walk the …
Del. Scott Surovell (D-44)
Joshua Weissman
Councilman Rob Krupicka
Where the city gets its money.
Residential property tax bills are at an all-time high.
Several members of the Fairfax County School Board and senior administrators participated in Mountain View …
Posing with the Peeps Mobile are (back row, from left) Alex Nguyen, Lotti Wiltse and …
From left; PFC Wayne Twombly, Sgt. Robert Alessi and PCA Pete Katinsky listen while Lt. …
Principal Larry Jones congratulates student Usman Mohammad Sikander.
Student speaker William David Salgado-Galeas addresses the graduates and guests.
From left: Debbie Tyler, Cluster IV director; Dr. Kim Dockery, assistant superintendent, Special Services, and …
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Samantha Bryant (middle) posed with the prom dress she’d created, along with Brian Beitler and …
Robinson’s Jake Pinkston picks up Marshall’s Matt Crawford during the heavyweight final of the Northern …
Robinson’s Brooks Martino, top, defeated Lake Braddock’s Rory Renzi for the 145-pound Northern Region wrestling …
The first ceremony was held at Braddock Hall last June, 2011. U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly’s …
The Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior minister of the Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church in Burke, stand …
The Rev. Karen Rasmussen, who was denied a request for a marriage license on Valentine’s …
The Rev. Scott Sammler-Michael, senior minister of the Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church in Burke, led …
David McCracken of Herndon held a handmade sign at the event supporting marriage equality held …
Makeda Thomas, an artists’ intern at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, interviews Benjamin Rangel of …
Joan Yi, a resident artist at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center, demonstrates how to make …
Amy Lust places a heart on an ongoing, interactive exhibit in Building W4 at the …
Neighborhood Pharmacy owner Stacy Swartz, left, is presented the 2012 Heart of Del Ray Award …
Gen. Barry McCaffrey (ret.) will be the keynote speaker at the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine …
T.C. Williams senior Gaby Moss led the Titans with 17 points against West Potomac on …
T.C. Williams boys’ basketball coach Julian King talks to the Titans during their Patriot District …
Mount Vernon senior Dusty Floyd, top, captured the 170-pound Northern Region wrestling championship on Feb. …
First place Patriot's Pen winner Paarth Jain and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) chat after …
From left: Commander Gary Kelch of VFW Post 7327, third place Patriot's Pen winner Nithin …
Friends, families, and community members gathered together for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7327 …
Firefighter of the year, Tom Baldwin, receives a copy of the Congressional Record certificate from …
Scott MacCaskill with President Linda Bond of the Ladies Auxiliary and Commander Gary Kelch of …
Paarth Jain, first Place winner of the Patriot's Pen Award, shakes hands with U.S. Rep. …
President Linda Bond of the Ladies Auxiliary and Commander Gary Kelch of Post 7327 presented …
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) presented Post Commander Gary Kelch and President Linda Bond of …
Teacher of the Year, Sheila Bruen, received a specially designed crystal apple award at the …
Sheila Bruen, teacher of the year from Angelus Academy in Springfield, with President Linda Bond …
Hanan Awel, first place winner of the Voice of Democracy program, with President Linda Bond …
Gwendolyn Cardiff, second place winner of the Voice of Democracy program, with President Linda Bond …
Megan Marriott, third place winner of the Voice of Democracy program, with President Linda Bond …
The models pose for photos and closer looks by the guests at the show on …
Sierra White, a student at West Potomac Academy, gathers the dresses for the next model …
West Potomac Academy student works backstage helping the models dress for the runway show on …
Dana Williams checks in with a friend on arriving at the fashion show and boutique …
Hannah, Gavin and Aliyah relax on the oversized pillows that surrounded the boutique shopping as …
Friday evening at Crystal Couture, the runway was non-stop fashion all evening as guests shopped …
Beau Donahue won his 152-region title match over Lake Braddock’s Jake Sage by a 3-1 …
West Potomac High School teacher Daryl Mackey
Archie Lee Liming.
Cynthia Hull, executive director of United Community Ministries.
Large and small window bowls lined with copper-leaf by Karin Abromaitis of Takoma Park, Md.
State Sen. Toddy Puller (seated), who visited Rising Hope Sunday, called legislation requiring drug tests …
Del. Scott Surovell, at Rising Hope with the Rev. Keary Kincannon on Saturday, said a …
Senior Samantha Bryant was awestruck when she realized she had won the Sketch Your Prom …
Paul Mitchell School representatives donated 100 pink hair extensions to the campaign. Lauren Mason and …
On Pink Out Day, Lauren Mason and Bahar Sayed were pleased to see many Robinson …
Portraying a 19-year-old Russian immigrant, Jerry Grimes is at the vocation table with history and …
Auria Pritchard portrays a 52-year-old woman from Greece as Robinson Middle students simulate Ellis Island …
(From left) Peter Shin (Poland) and Matthew Lynch (Germany) wait in line for medical inspections. …
Bjorn Gustafsson as Russian immigrant Dimitri Kowalski, filling out paperwork at Ellis Island.
From left, three "immigrants" - Colleen Mulligan (Germany), Brennen McCarthy (Greece) and Emily Weidner (Ukraine) …
From left, David Raphaely and Alex Keiper.
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Fires Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division fire …
Command Sgt. Maj. Guitaud Leandre, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) rear command sergeant major, hands Cindy …
Construction on buildings that will filter the odor from vents in a major sewer line …
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Hikers and residents have complained of stench coming from the vents in a major sewer …
The parking lot by Angler’s Inn is closed for the construction of an odor abatement …
Camryn Shegogue (Kim MacAfee) and Manny Ozur Bass (Hugo Peabody) rehearse “Bye Bye Birdie.”
Jonathan Cagle-Mulberg (Conrad Birdie) and Emily Dahl (Ursula Merkle)
Har Shalom Players, performing in “Bye Bye Birdie,” are (from left) Emily Dahl (seated), Julie …
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Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt, welcomes those attending the reception.
B’nai Tzedek Director of Programming Judy Abramson (left) discusses the exhibition with co-creator, Josh Berer.
Guest speaker Josh Berer (left), exhibition co-creator, and Rabbi Stuart Weinblatt of B’nai Tzedek, speaking …
Overlee Clubhouse — Gone
Overlee Clubhouse.
Wootton junior Sarah Wallerstedt scored 15 points and grabbed 10 rebounds during a victory against …
Newly appointed Salvation Army officers, Alan and Mary gonzales
From left: Councilmember Grace Wolf, Councilmember Connie Hutchinson, Town Manager Art Anselene, Delegate Tom Rust, …
Marshall High’s James Cusack (top) defeated Westfield’s David Aiello in the 113-finals at last Saturday …
Madison’s Nick Hoy (top), at last Saturday night’s Northern Region Wrestling Championships at Hayfield High …
From left, Rep. Jim Moran (D-8), Langley High School junior Maureen Marsh and her father …
From left, John Marsh, his daughter Maureen, Rep. Jim Moran (D-8) and Carol Phelan-Marsh. Maureen, …
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-10) has written about his experiences dealing with human rights violations in …
Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) speaks at a meeting about the redevelopment of the Crescent …
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney addresses members of the Northern Virginia Technology Council Friday, Feb. …
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney speaks about the importance of innovations Friday, Feb. 10 at …
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney speaks to members of the Northern Virginia Technology Council Friday, …
Last year’s Diva Central dress drive at Reston Community Center, which provides local teenage girls …
South Lakes UPS Store owner Hal Berens presents a certificate of appreciation to employee Jessica …
Staff from the South Lakes UPS Store, Reston elementary schools and other community groups at …
From right, South Lakes UPS Store owner Hal Berens hands books collected through the Toys …
Barbara Parkinson,
Wakefield senior Henry Majano, left, defeated Edison’s Brock Jacobson on Feb. 11 for his second …
Mary Lynn Clark helped the Washington-Lee gymnastics team win the Northern Region championship on Feb. …
Kate Juhl.
Phoenix Do, a student at the Village Green Day School, presents his science project, a …
Cameron Cambetta presents his science fair project, pancakes made with and without a variety key …
Simon Burmudez, a student at the Village Green Day School, plays his Rainbow Marimba during …
Students walk the runway during the annual Langley High School Fashion Show Saturday, Feb. 11.
Langley students perform in the school’s annual fashion show, "Walk Into the Wild," Saturday, Feb. …
From left, Langley students Sam Carswell and Lexi Officer serve as announcers for the annual …
Langley High School students from Advanced Fashion Marketing participate in the "Queens of the Jungle" …
Barbara Parkinson
Students at Francis Scott Key Elementary School in Arlington practice math skills. A quiet study …
Francis Scott Key Elementary School teacher Briana Tavernier leads first grade students in a morning …
William Chanania, a Flint Hill senior, gives a demonstration on throwing clay. All components, including …
Flint Hill teachers Shannon McCarty and Stephanie Hulke arrived at "Empty Bowls" early to make …
Some of the 600 hand-crafted one-of-a-kind bowls created by students of Flint Hill School. "Sale" …
Mayo and Connie Stuntz, in their Vienna home, with daughter Anne, president of Historic Vienna, …
The Reverend Johnny Kurcina and his wife Sarah. Kurcina started a new Anglican church in …
On Feb. 26, Mosaic Harmony will perform at Tall Oaks Assisted Living in Reston.
The Sanson Family at Thanksgiving 2011, soon after Eric began walking following a heart transplant …
Pictured left to right: Mark Merrell, principal of James Madison High School; Maddie Hovis, winner …
Artist Renee Sandell shows some of her early works at the McLean Project for the …
From left, Tamryn McDermott, Renee Sandell, Michael Gross and Paras Kaul attend part of Sandell’s …
Mimi Wiseberg, a licensed social worker, and Dr. Khaled Basiouny, an INOVA Fairfax Hospital trauma …
From left, Kervin Germain, Casey Preston and Amie Cazel of Deana’s Educational Theater speak about …
Casey Preston of Deana’s Educational Theater speaks to audience members about the signs of teen …
Kervin Germain and Amie Cazel of Deana’s Educational Theater present "Remote Control," a play about …
Ron Kowalski and Susan Borrelli, Re/Max Gateway Realtors, are co-hosting the 5th annual Monopoly Tournament …
The annual Monopoly Tournament, held last year at Glory Days Grill in Lorton, is a …
Ron Kowalski (back left) and Susan Borrelli (back right) stand with winners of last year’s …
Students at Walt Whitman High School going in the Chesapeake under the bridge.
Mike Denker, left, and Todd McPhee.
Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee is studying the distance regulation for bow-hunters from nearby …
Deer find much to eat in Potomac neighborhoods.
A memorial to Joshua Weissman.
Michael Gallagher
From left: TV panelist and author Eleanor Clift with McLean Woman’s Club President Virginia Sandahl.
Eleanor Clift speaks at the monthly meeting of the Woman’s Club of McLean.
A pastel drawing by Benjamin Cheshire, "Winter Scent" is typical of the creative work in …
David North directs the Mosaic Harmony chorus. The chorus has been singing inspirational songs in …
Another interactive activity at the Be Fit McLean Outdoor Event is fish and explore.
One of the outdoor activities on display at the Be Fit McLean Outdoor Event is …
Command Sgt. Maj. Guitaud Leandre, 13th ESC, hands Cindy Hildner an artillery shell moments after …
Sen. George Barker (D-39)
Texting while driving is currently a secondary offense in Virginia, meaning drivers can be ticketed …
The Alexandria waterfront plan increases density from the existing 300,000 square feet of development to …
Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31)
Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30)
Asbestos removal at the old T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria added unexpected time and …
In costume are cast members of "The Crucible," (from left) Corinne Holland, Erica Schmidt, Maggie …
From left are Ashley Rosenstein, Daniel Lindgren and Sydney Battle of the play, "The Universal …
The winning team — the 8th grade students — at St. Timothy School’s Student vs. …
From left are volunteer Sunny Thapa and worker Daniel Escalante.
The Westfield wrestling team showcases its championship banner last Saturday night.
Abe Ashcanase shows off photos of his wife Betty that he carries with him on …
Abe Ashcanase looks through his wedding album as his 55th wedding anniversary approaches.
Abe and Betty Ashcanase in recent years.
Abe and Betty Ashcanase were married Feb. 27, 1957, at the Chosun Hotel in Seoul.
A participant in the ASF building program at Hammond Middle School marks off the spaces …
An ASF building program student carves out the frets in his cigar box guitar.
A Hammond Middle School student adjusts the tuning pegs on her cigar box guitar as …
Old Dominion Boat Club Chairman of the Board Eric DeSoto and wife Cheryl.
Roberta Dittmer and Les Thomas
Kim and Buzz Lasch
Doug and Dee Phillips
T.C. Williams boys’ basketball coach Julian King talks to the Titans during a game against …
T.C. Williams senior T.J. Huggins scored 28 points on senior night during a 65-54 victory …
Morgana (Katelyn McConville) attempts to loosen the grip of Dr. Roylott’s (Andrew Schurr) hands from …
Emma Harris as Helen Stoner talks with her fiancé Captain Louis Armitage (Ian Munro) before …
Dirty Ned/Sherlock Holmes (Shawn Moses) and Andrew Schurr as Dr. Grimesby Roylott wait in the …
State Sen. Toddy Puller meets with Rising Hope members (from left) Wally Bell, Jerome Smith, …
Many members of Rising Hope tour the State Capitol and receive an on-site history lesson …
T.C. Williams freshman Grace Girard qualified for regionals in three events during the Patriot District …
West Potomac sophomore Monica Thompson qualified for regionals with a fourth-place finish in the all-around …
The T.C. Williams boys’ indoor track team won the 2012 Patriot District championship.
West Potomac senior Dale Lescher will compete in cross country and track at the U.S. …
West Potomac senior Tyrone Jenkins received a full scholarship to play football at the University …
Mount Vernon senior Dusty Floyd won his third district title on Feb. 4 and improved …
Lynwood Gorham of the Fairfax County Park Authority, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, Delegates Mark Sickles …
Learning Chinese Culture
Pharmacy Tech students Grace Ennin and Daisy Gonzalez introduce Head Start students Chris, David and …
The Head Start boys learn about proper daily nutrition in the Pharmacy Tech class.
Keily brushes the teeth of Jeffery the alligator.
Briyah, a Head Start student, giggles as she gets a ride in the dentist’s chair …
Head Start instructor Ms. Montero-Boyd calms Breanna after her reluctance to sit in the dentists …
Dental Careers instructor Regina Weems introduces the children to the dental students before the fair …
The girls and boys of the Head Start program were separated into groups. The girls …
Lake Braddock senior Caitlin Liberatore won the Patriot District all-around gymnastics championship on Feb. 3.
Deborah Harris thanks everyone for their support and prayers. Behind Deborah is Sheila Whiting, director …
The gymnasium at the Charles Houston Recreation was filled to capacity for the memorial luncheon …
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook talks with Deborah Harris at the luncheon.
Tai Smith and Roy Priest place a photo of Lenny Harris.
Tai Smith places a photo of Lenny Harris by the head table before lunch.
John Chapman, president of the Alexandria branch of the NAACP, offers beverages to the family …
American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Virginia president Don Sipher presents the Legislator of …
Lee senior Katie Stewart qualified for regionals with a third-place finish at the Patriot District …
Lee junior Leah Michetti placed second in the all-around at the Patriot District gymnastics meet …
PFC Daniel Kellam on graduation day from boot camp on Parris Island, S.C. on Sept. …
Abby Sacks, 11, a Scholastic Kid Reporter who attends Kings Glen Elementary School in Burke, …
President Barack Obama held up a piece of paper and told the audience that "this …
President Barack Obama spoke at the James Lee Community Center in Falls Church on Wednesday, …
From left, Del. David Bulova (D-37) hosted a town hall meeting for constituents on Saturday, …
"Discipline and parental notification. We believe the strongest parental notification bill is Del. Tim Hugo’s …
"I’m concerned with the direction the state of Virginia is going in. I feel helpless, …
"I am primarily here to support Del. Tim Hugo’s parental notification bill. This bill treats …
"I’d like to see businesses consider telecommuting to get more people off our roads and …
"I want to show support for keeping the Northern Virginia Training Center open. We were …
Dot Brown, one of Greenspring’s volunteers, holds up a measuring cup for sugar made by …
Speaker Kevin Ogletree, assisted by his mentor Eileen Oviatt, presents his global message to open …
Ulysses S. James conducts the BeethovenFound Philharmonic.
By example, Lillian Stanton Patterson shows that a life of service makes a difference.
Cynthia Hull
Aamena Munir, a pre-kindergarten student at Al Fatih Academy in Reston plays with a handmade …
Shaheer Ghazenfer, a pre-kindergarten student at Al Fatih Academy in Reston, eyes a table of …
George Washington Birthday Parade
George Washington's Birthday Celebration Parade
David A. Schmidt in the Workhouse Theatre production of "Art" by award-winning playwright Yasmina Reza.
From left, Carl Bowman, Ron Curameng and David A. Schmidt.
Fire Chief Ronald Mastin of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department presented a check …
Model Stephanie Llinas walks the runway in a dress from the Estella Couture Collection.
Monica models a gown from the Corjor International Collection
Maggy Francois, founder and executive runway producer of Maggy Francois, LLC produced this year’s show. …
President of Vornado/Charles E. Smith Mitchell Schear welcomes all to the Crystal Couture preview. Vornado …
Cindy Nguyen walks the runway during the press preview of the 2012 Crystal Couture on …
Kaliegh models a gown from the Studio D’Maxsi Collection.
Model Stephanie Llinas with CEO Creative Director Estella Ogbonna of Estella Couture LLC. Llinas is …
Small-business owner Dan Magnolia says installing this sign left him displeased with Arlington County government.
Junior forward Andrew Castagnetti led Whitman with 16 points during a loss to Springbrook on …
Whitman junior Kim Durante scored 14 points against Springbrook on Feb. 3.
Whitman junior Brittany Fleck scored 11 points — all in the second half — against …
Whitman senior Rachel Sisco scored a team-high 17 points in a win against Springbrook on …
Yorktown’s Charlie Whelden, right, won the National District championship in the heavyweight division on Feb. …
Washington-Lee freshman Mason Rockman, top, won the 113-pound National District title on Feb. 4 at …
Wakefield senior Henry Majano won his third consecutive National District title on Feb. 4.
Wakefield senior Henry Majano, top, wrestles Edison’s Brock Jacobson in the 132-pound National District final …
Cranes begin lifting the 250-ton beam that will rest on two supporting structures over the …
The Norovirus is highly contagious and there can be multiple strains in circulation at any …
Janell Tuttle, Sara Rasmussen, Martha O’Brien and Mary Gleason are singers in the Capital Swing …
Lifeguards from the Reston Community Center jump into Lake Anne. In no particular order: Scott …
Lifeguards from the Reston Community Center jump into Lake Anne as part of the Feb. …
Matt Brick of Centreville aims for a bellyflop into the cold water of Lake Anne …
Henry Collins, 5, of Reston, is comforted and warmed by father Mike Collins after jumping …
Henry Collins, 5, of Reston gets some help climbing out of the cold waters of …
Mike Collins, of Reston, jumps into the 40 degree water of Lake Anne with sons …
Selvin Rosa of Herndon flips into Lake Anne with friends Shawn Egan and Tim Gieber …
Tim Gieber (right) of Herndon and Shawn Egan climb out of the cold waters of …
On Feb. 4 at Lake Anne Plaza, these girls are freezing for two reasons: to …
A group of girls from Marshall High School jump into Lake Anne on Feb. 4 …
Team Penguin, from Centreville, jump into Lake Anne on Saturday, Feb. 4, as part of …
The Newberry Family of Oakton - Tucker Newberry, Claire, Grant, Carine, and Nicholas - jump …
Team Reston Runners, organized by Karen Lovelace of Reston (second from right), with a collective …
Reston resident Tom Withers swims in the frigid water of Lake Anne after jumping in …
Tom Withers of Reston jumps into the 40 degree water of Lake Anne as part …
Mermaid Mary Turner of Herndon jumps into the 40 degree water of Lake Anne on …
Reston resident Raba Letteri, with her sons Aaron, 8 (right) and Joseph, 12, jump into …
Garry Westcott, who plays Marshall Perry Robinson, and Regen Wilson, who plays John Callaway, ride …
The cast and crew of "Thurston" on set in Wytheville, Va. Screenwriter Kathryn O’Sullivan, and …
Pre-schoolers at Al Fatih Academy in Reston examine a table full of handmade toys donated …
Dennis Parker and his wife Gina Jones in their remodeled Oakton home.
Both the Oakton girls’ and Oakton boys (pictured) awim teams were crowned Northern Region champions …
Kerrie Wilson, CEO of Reston Interfaith, speaks at the Best of Reston presentation Thursday, Feb. …
The Town of Herndon Planning Commission voted Feb. 6 to recommend the redevelopment plan for …
The other proposed design for the intersection of Park Avenue and Monroe Street, which will …
One alternative design for the intersection of Park Avenue and Monroe Street, which will be …
Ava Carter, age 3-1/2, exits the obstacle bounce house in a fun manner. Ava met …
Katharine Mardirosian, the force behind 100 Bowls of Soup, checks on a kettle of simmering …
100 Bowls of Soup owner Katharine Mardirosian and her assistant Meredith Haines display winter varieties …
Two Doric columns on either side of a stair accessing the main living area are …
"After Rain" by Ann Barbieri.
Second from the left, Kyle Brightwell played the tambourine for a youth orchestra.
Kyle Brightwell looks forward to a long career with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
Tyrone Lewis, 26, of Temple Hills, Maryland
Kerri Wilson, CEO of Reston Interfaith
Sam Mayo of Herndon said – as a future homebuyer – he was pleased to …
Accents for creating a festive atmosphere for children on Valentine's Day are plentiful.
Designers say subtle home accents like valentine-themed small glass hearts can be used to express …
Alexandria-based floral designer Gerry Rogers of Petal's Edge Floral Design says floral options are plentiful …
Decorative candles create an air of romance or festivity.
Potomac, Md.-based floral designer Evelyn Kinville suggests looking to nature for inspiration when creating a …
When it comes to Valentine's Day sweets, designers say get creative. Heart shaped chocolates made …
The co-chairs for the Cecily’s Advocacy Workshop are Paula Schuster and Stephanie Schissler.
Cecily Kaufman with her children Rachel and Ben.
Bob Hanson holds a long-ago photo from the Potomac Hunt.
Leonard Proctor is a familiar face around Potomac.
Mary Charlotte Crook addresses the standing-room-only crowd.
Mary Charlotte Crook, Bob Hanson and Leonard Proctor told stories of Potomac’s past.
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The homeowners' team loyalties were reflected in this Potomac, Md. home theater renovation by BOWA.
The 7,000-gallon salt water aquarium in this BOWA renovation in McLean required extensive structural reinforcement …
In this BOWA project in Great Falls, a gallery was designed to display the owner's …
Classic car gets a classic space as part of this whole house BOWA renovation in …
Elizabeth Crot, Miss Virginia, emphasized the importance of being yourself.
Seventh graders, Kim Schwadron, left, and Emily Swatt, right, were inspired by Miss Virginia’s message.
Youngsters pay attention at "Music Together" play station. "Music Together" has strong standing in the …
Elliott Kashner and Jonathan Lee Taylor in the 1st Stage production of ‘Almost, Maine.’
Pictured (front row): Nyka Jasper Feldman, Executive Director of the Safe Community Coalition; Anne Scott, …
Before Exterior Front elevation - Jones purchased an Oakton contemporary with a deeply sloping front …
Oakton Foyer - The new interior faithfully explores late 18th century design elements-- presenting a …
Oakton New Elevation - The new Georgian style façade includes a brick surfaced porch, an …
Pictured, from left, are the Churchill Road bookmark contest winners: (front row, K-3 category) Jae …
Nancy Hart appears as an American spy and herbalist from New Jersey.
The students in the McLean High School Project Enlightenment will perform again in Alexandria, at …
Kayvon Morbarakeh portrays Benjamin Rush, a physician from Philadelphia.
Mel McCalley as naturalist Lucy Say shows a group of children the workings of a …
Nadeem Bohsali demonstrates to the 2nd grade Brownies the wonders of the vacuum.
Wayne Foley, chair of the Great Falls Citizens Association’s Seniors Group, speaks at the group’s …
From left, Robert Bishop of Compson Development, John Brough, first vice chair of the Greater …
Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) speaks at the groundbreaking of the Extra Space Storage facility in …
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova speaks at the groundbreaking of Extra Space …
The Old Forestville Schoolhouse is one of the local resources that the Great Falls Citizens …
The Grange is a historic building in Great Falls and the subject of the next …
Brigadier Gen. Terence Hildner, commander of the 13th ESC, received his one-star general flag from …
Cindy and Robert Hildner, wife and father of Brig. Gen. Terence Hildner, commander of 13th …
On June 8, 2011 in Fort Bragg, N.C., Brig. Gen. Terence Hildner (far right) listened …
In a Fort Hood Public Affairs Office press release, Brig. Gen. Terence J. Hildner was …
Brigadier General Terence J. Hildner
Thomas Stork, bass-baritone
Richard Stoltzman, clarinet
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Katharine Dain, soprano
Kim Allen Kluge
Rep. Scott Rigell (R-2)
Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11)
The 11th congressional district lost the sections shown in red, including Clifton and Gainesville, and …
Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club member Kenny Blunt views results of the gingerbread house competition.
From left are Pam Beggan, Marcos Costillo, Telesia Taylor-Boyd and Vivien Peterson.
From left are Mount Vernon Kiwanis Club President Dr. Dave Reynolds, member Greg Engelking, member …
Alexandria City Hall
Sen. Janet Howell (D-32)
Del. David Englin (D-45)
This photo, taken three days after the explosion, shows the severe corrosion on the gas …
Mount Vernon Athletic Club presented both The Breast Care Institute at INOVA Mount Vernon Hospital …
T.C. Williams’ Kahron Lee clears 6 feet, 4 inches at the Virginia Tech High School …
Chief Judge Becky Moore, right, congratulates sheriff's department PIO Harry Covert on his retirement.
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, right, presents Harry Covert a plaque of appreciation for his service to …
John Marcussi helps his son Antonio with sanding.
Christopher Witkowski and Jack Heilman sand a piece for their model.
President Obama spent about 10 minutes shaking hands with the audience after his speech Wednesday. …
Quincy Springs, with the Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, said he thought …
Daniel Molkentin, tenor
Sarah Mesko, mezzo-soprano
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett addresses the crowd.
Lynn Novelli of Potomac serves on the MCPAW board of directors.
Montgomery County Officials break ground for the Animal Services and Adoption Center.
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Mount Vernon's Kyla Watson earned an 8.2 and placed 14th on vault during the National …
Logan Battle led West Springfield with 19 points during a 40-37 victory against T.C. Williams …
West Springfield point guard April Robinson is working to get back in shape after returning …
Woodson High junior forward Alfred Carr (42) goes up for a jump ball versus Lake …
Attendees participate in Zumba Explosion, a fundraiser for the Running Brook Fund held Jan. 29 …
Elizabeth and Dave Lucchesi take a break during Zumba Explosion at the Carlyle Club. The …
CIO Tome Trobridge, right, meets with Deputy Director Shelly Ryan prior to receiving the Digital …
CIO Tom Trobridge monitors the city's IT activity.
City Council members Del Pepper, right, and Frank Fannon prepare for a meeting using city-issued …
City of Alexandria Chief Information Officer Tom Trobridge has moved the city's IT infrastructure into …
Digital Cities representative Asif Iqbal, left, presents the Digital Cities Award to Alexandria CIO Tom …
Andrew Palmieri, Nina Tisara and John Porter.
David Martin with City Manager Rashad Young.
Dan Dukes and Christine Sennott.
ABC’s of Alexandria speakers included Andrew Palmieri, Stephanie Landrum, Val Hawkins, Stephanie Pace Brown, Sharon …
Online ballot for the Chamber of Commerce Giving Back Gala. Individuals do not need to …
Andrew Palmieri, speaking at the ABC's of Business event Jan. 26, will take over as …
Fairfax County’s second annual "Stuff the Bus" campaign is a partnership between Neighborhood and Community …
Hayfield High School Junior ROTC students volunteered for the Stuff the Bus food drive on …
A photo of the Burke Race Track in the 1920s. Mike Copperthite gave a presentation …
Sisters Alyce Chessnoe and Marilyn Brahm, longtime Burke residents, stand with Mike Copperthite, great-great-grandson of …
Guests at Sunday’s Burke Historic Society meeting enjoyed foot-stomping music by Nancy Lisi and Doug …
Col. Silas Burke (aka Burke Historic Society president Jon Vrana), Suzi Fowler-Neal, whose family owns …
Roxanne Rice, executive director of Food for Others, and Sarah Allen, of Fairfax County Neighborhood …
A Jan. 27 photo of some of the 90 students that participated in the Key …
Ellie Milewski provided a captivating performance as Anna Leonowens from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s ‘The King …
nnie Mack-Evans and husband, Willie Evans, at her retirement celebration on Saturday, Jan. 28, at …
Annie Mack-Evans assists colleagues in the classroom. She is the first African-American female officer to …
Dr. Sangeetha Shan-Bala, Dr. Janice Gable, Dr. Matt Narrett, Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee), and Greenspring …
On Jan. 27, special guests came to watch the Harasimowicz children (front row) perform in …
On Jan. 27, the cast and crew of the Key Middle School Theater’s production of …
Josh Harasimowicz takes his bow after performing as the King of Siam in the Key …
Josh Harasimowicz takes a bow next to his leading lady, Ellie Milewski, after the Jan. …
Josh Harasimowicz playing the King of Siam, dances with Ellie Milewski, playing Anna Leonowens, from …
Grace Harasimowicz was a supporting character in the Key Middle School Theater’s production of Rodgers …
Josh Harasimowicz, playing the King of Siam had great chemistry with Ellie Milewski, playing Anna …
Anoya Porter stretches her newly created polymer.
Northern Region high school wrestling teams will begin postseason competition beginning this weekend with district …
With the Bulldog mascot bearing down on the gymnasium wall behind him, Madison High center …
South Lakes wrestler Ryan Forrest (right) is hoping to make a run at Liberty District …
