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Maestro Christopher Zimmerman conducting the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra.
Laurel Cunnane, lead volunteer on the United Community Ministries’ Holiday Gift Room Project, with one …
Christopher Zimmerman, music director, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Joshua Redford, director, “Rock of Ages” at CenterStage, Reston Community Center
Dancin’ in the Street
Christopher Zimmerman conducting the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra.
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Conductor Chris Zimmerman.
Some members of Kelly Joedicke-Lawrence’s Zumba class are (from left) Evonne Spiewak, Tanya Meyers, Kathy …
Lake Anne—fog moving in.
Liz Cadell from Potomac with her beloved Grand Dog, Mollie Killeen.
Margaret Placentra Johnston
Deputy Sheriff Lieutenant Steve Elbert
Maddie Pelgrim, a sophomore at Oakton High School and founder of Maddie’s Blankets, leads a …
Brookfield Elementary’s Chorus sings “Woke Up This Morning” during last year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. …
The Colin Powell Elementary Puma Choir sings “Something for Me, Something for You” during the …
The Stone Middle Stomp Squad entertains during last year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration.
George Mason University students get a cardiovascular workout on the school’s Fairfax campus. Joel Martin, …
“Every Thanksgiving my Dad says his famous quote, ‘If you were born in America and …
The hawk was discovered by Acappella Beau. He came within inches of its sharp talons …
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From left are Carmen Justiniano and sons Natanael and Jose in May.
Grace Cho performs at the January 2012 Youth America Grand Prix. Grace portrays the goddess …
Sam Edens
City Council members Frank Fannon and Del Pepper use an iPhone and iPad to prepare …
Deputy City Manager Michelle Evans uses an iPad to prepare for a recent City Council …
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Oakton High School students and fans cheer on their Special Olympic basketball team as they …
Members of the McLean Dance team cheer for the school's Special Olympics basketball team ats …
Fans of the McLean High School Special Olympics basketball team cheer during the school's game …
McLean's Dylan Kim drives down the court while being pressured by Oakton's Matt Nelson during …
Oakton's Sanika Kanade is chased down court by McLean's Thomas Franco and Will Mansfiled at …
McLean High School Special Olympics basketball team player Will Mansfield battles for the ball during …
McLean High School coach Mark Thompson celebrates as his team scores against Oakton High School …
McLean's Meg Levey congratulates teammate Kyle Shipley, after he scored a basket during their game …
Oakton students cheer Oakton's Jeff Cogswell as he is introduced during Fanquest 2012 at Oakton …
Slapshot, mascot of the Washington Capitals, interacts with members of the McLean High School Special …
Willis Ibeh
Thomas Geenen
Shira Racoosin
Commander Mondre' Kornegay embraces Harry Covert upon his retirement from the Sheriff's department.
Dr. Marcia Dake
Andrew Palmieri, Alexandria Chamber of Commerce
Kay Tyler, Eisenhower Public-Private Partnership
Sharon Eddy, Arlandria-Chirilagua Business Association
Mike Barber, West End Business Association
Bill Reagan, Alexandria Small Business Development Center
Carol Supplee, Old Town Business & Professional Association
Maria Wasowski, Del Ray Business Association
Stephanie Landrum and Val Hawkins, Alexandria Economic Development Partnership
Stephanie Pace Brown, Alexandria Convention & Visitors Association
Inmate-Graduate Terrance Kerney with Instructor Krista Sofonia (left) and Chief Deputy Tony DiCesare.
As a tribute to the King for On National Dress Your Pet Day, Peanut, here’s …
Bumpers
Sarafina Arthur-Williams
Kyle Edwards
Alexandria Black History director Louis Hicks interviews retired educator Carlton Funn for the ongoing Alexandria …
Students of Classical Ballet Theatre in Herndon share their love of dance with less fortunate …
(From left to right) Danny Gavigan (as Jimmy), Paul James (as Johnson) and Evan Casey …
The cast and crew of Chantilly’s first-place, one-act play, "Going to School."
Jessica Shearer and Elliott Kashner in the 1st Stage production of ‘Almost, Maine.’
The new mosque that’ll serve the Ahmadiyya Muslim community is off Walney Road in Chantilly.
B. Keith Fulton, Barbara Heron, Dr. Roy Heron, Dr. Morton Sherman, Candy Carson, Bill Euille, …
T.C. Williams girls’ basketball coach Kesha Walton talks to the Titans during a game against …
T.C. Williams senior Sofie Schedler played a key role in a strong defensive effort against …
T.C. Williams senior Gaby Moss scored a team-high 15 points against West Springfield on Jan. …
Peggy Jane Miller
Mount Vernon senior Dusty Floyd, middle, placed first in the 170-pound weight class at the …
The West Potomac girls’ 200Y medley and 400Y freestyle relay teams placed first in both …
Fair Oaks Mall hosted Lunar Chinese New Year festivities last weekend.
Marvin Britt beams when he expresses his gratitude for New Hope Housing staffers, including Pamela …
Cydni Maryland records her findings on the worksheet provided.
Autumn Lessone asks a friend for advice on the color the PH strip is showing.
Round marbles are added to the tops of the coffee can and the paddle moves …
Kristen Monroe mentors the scouts in building the circuit boards.
Taylor Watson works on creating a series circuit as part on the Making Connections station.
The fourth grade Advanced Academic Program (AAP) students at Mosby Woods Elementary created Mosby Town. …
First place winners, from left, are Aidan DeVore, Brennan Stewart, Max Eder, Logan McLachan, Thomas …
Some of the creative car designs for this year’s Derby.
Cubmaster and Pinewood Derby emcee Andrew Gallotta awards Best Design medals to Bear Scouts Aidan …
Rotary Club of Fairfax President Brian Lubkeman (right) welcomes Christopher Zimmerman, Musical Director, and Tara …
Celia and Campbell Hodges work out a few new Zumba moves at the Carlyle Club. …
Marathon runner Brooke Curran is flanked by the XFactor team Jeanine Bennis, Kaesha Matthews, Zabrime …
John Douglas Hall as President James Madison filled the salon as he gave a presentation …
Above: Marc Tyler Nobleman sketches a centaur as he addresses sixth-grade students (from left) Tom …
Susanna Yau, an 8th grade student at Fourth Presbyterian School, won the school-level competition of …
Kathleen Brady, a member of the Potomac Village Garden Club, enjoys the flowers and her …
Staff members Chris Boragno and Shannon Pitcher Van Why demonstrate self-defense techniques.
Headmistress Maureen Appel welcomes Holy Child students into her office for a seminar on “An …
Students who redesigned Potomac Village are Anna Smith, Frances Agage, Ally Vassos and Haley Williams.
David Dise welcomes the crowd to the ground-breaking “at last.”
Potomac’s Ellie Slotkin with her rescue dog, Lexi.
Officials, attendees and their pets gather at the ground-breaking.
Police released this photo of a suspect in the robbery of the M&T Bank Friday …
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By 1937, the Fitzgerald complex was largely abandoned.
Today, Frappuccinos and gifts have replaced tobacco and grain at 100 and 104 Union Street. …
David Williams of Alexandria bought and scratched a Casino Royale ticket from the Virginia Lottery.
Churchill’s Matt Moshyedi, left, defends Wootton’s Willis Ibeh.
Churchill’s Thomas Geenen scored 10 points, grabbed 20 rebounds and dished out five assists during …
Churchill’s Sam Edens scored a team-high 18 points against Wootton on Jan. 27.
Churchill guard Shira Racoosin’s athletic ability at times gets her playing style compared to that …
Dr. David Weintritt
Jerry Hopkins speaks to a group of people interested in helping plan for aging in …
Judy Seiff speaks at the "moving forward" meeting about aging in the community at the …
Judy Seiff examines a list of priorities when it comes for planning for services for …
More than 300 people gather at St. John Neumann Catholic Church Sunday, Jan. 29 to …
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chair Sharon Bulova speaks at St. John Neumann Catholic Church …
From left, dentist Kristin Donohue, Gladys Suarez and Rev. Rebecca Messman speak about the benefits …
Councilmember Bill Tirrell, who has served eight terms on the Town Council, will run for …
The Herndon Fire Station will be replaced by 2015 with a bigger facility that will …
Guests are seated for the welcome speech by Chamber President Rich Doud.
Guests review and bid on Silent Auction items during the Arlington Chamber of Commerce Gala …
Arlington Chamber President Rich Doud with John Kell and Lola Reinsch.
"Heads or Tails" winner Lindsey Rheaume and his wife Cindy Rheaume.
Phoenix Nauden starts her second painting with markers.
Gloria Nauden talks to baby Cadence while her daughter Phoenix paints her second canvas.
Dozens of easels filled the atrium for the afternoon painting session.
Kate Douglas begins painting her canvas with a bright yellow sun.
Steven and Vincent France each work on a canvas during the afternoon paint session.
Kate Douglas poses in front of her self-portrait.
The Washington-Lee gymnastics team won its third consecutive National District championship on Jan. 26.
Swimming is only one of many recreational activities available to residents during the winter.
Models in leotards and heels wait for the designers to choose their wardrobes for the …
Washington-Lee junior Mary Lynn Clark won her third consecutive all-around National District gymnastics championship on …
Cindy Nguyen models a dress from the Chu Collection.
Angela Sipper poses for a snapshot by a designer.
Angela Sipper, Heather Shue and Lanae Johnson wait for the OK from a designer before …
“Emily” the moose is the mascot of the Inn
Cozy room at the Norwich Inn
Joe and Jill Lavin at their Norwich Inn.
The Norwich Inn owned by Jill and Joe Lavin of Potomac
Fitness expert Brad Hibbs of Greenspring, a retirement community in Springfield (shown here with Greenspring …
Willard Griffing of Greenspring, a retirement community in Springfield, exercises using a stationary bike. The …
Jean Matheson of Greenspring, a retirement community in Springfield, exercises using a stationary bike. A …
Mary Lee Anderson
The Oakton High School Special Olympics basketball team warms-up prior to their game against McLean …
Members of the Area 26 Special Olympics Cheer squad cheer next to George Mason University …
All types of books can be found at Reston Used Book Shop. When Bud and …
Reston Used Book Shop owners, Bud and Sue Burwell, share a laugh in their shop. …
Former Vienna resident Andrew Sanderson returned to the town he grew up in to open …
Gwenn Rosener, Sheila Murphy and Ellen Grealish are the force behind Flexforce Professionals, LLC.
Stacey Jones, Vienna, founded Stage Presence, a theatrical training company for children in fourth through …
Great Blue Herons: This image was taken at the water level below the overlooks in …
Falls in Snow: This shot was taken around midday after an evening snow. I especially …
In the Moonlight: Taken on a cold December evening with the moon rising in the …
Eagle Scouts, Braeden Sebastian, Gus Newton, and Nate Webber with their Scoutmaster, Thomas Kiess (left) …
Braeden Sebastian, Gus Newton, and Nate Webber are joined by their parents at the Eagle …
Nate Webber, Braeden Sebastian, and Gus Newton, with Scoutmaster Thomas Kiess and color guard before …
Junior Sandeeya Farruk, who attends Cedar Lane High School, uses scented hand scrub on a …
The Spring Hill Elementary 6th-graders have qualified to take part in the state level YBTC …
Churchill Road second graders Mackenzie Wicker, Nicole Wynne, Catherine Zavela, Marin Heberlig and Chloe Counts …
With the assistance of their teacher, Joshua DeSmyter, Churchill Road second graders make sandwiches for …
Jamie Goodson auditions for The Music Man at Arena Stage at the Mead Center for …
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School Board Chairman Janie Strauss (Dranesville).
Safe Community Coalition Executive Director Nyka Feldman.
Kathy Knopf, left, pins colonel’s wings on her partner, Air force Col. Ginger Wallace, during …
McLean’s Dylan Kim drives down the court while being pressured by Oakton's Matt Nelson during …
Lenny Harris
Nick Maravell, who has farmed the 20 acres on Brickyard Road for more than 30 …
Dennis Kelleher, Brickyard Road resident, was an outspoken critic of County Council President Berliner during …
West Montgomery President Susanne Lee and George Barnes listen to Roger Berliner last week. Lee …
Curt Uhre asks County Council President Roger Berliner about what he is doing to help …
County Council President Roger Berliner, leaving the meeting at left, faced questions about why he …
County Council President Roger Berliner faced an angry crowd in Potomac last week, in contrast …
Potomac's County Council member Roger Berliner (D-1) spoke to more than 100 residents at January's …
Ted Duncan unsuccessfully sought County Council President Berliner's agreement to another meeting.
Ginny Barnes tells County Council President Berliner that West Montgomery wants the county to go …
Maria Fusco asks County Council President Roger Berliner about traffic studies for Brickyard Road.
Alexandria planning officials are recommending a plan that would upzone 6 million square feet of …
The Beauregard small-area plan boundaries include more than 200 acres.
The West End of Alexandria was annexed from Fairfax County in 1952.
Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard
Virginia's Capitol in Richmond.
Tim Kaine at Connection Newspapers.
Connection Newspapers reporter Michael Lee Pope interviews Tim Kaine.
George Allen at Connection Newspapers.
Connection editors and reporters interview George Allen.
George Allen
Tim Kaine
The Beauregard small area plan calls for more than doubling the existing square footage in …
Jinks grabs the appeal and moves it to a nearby seat as two other city …
Jinks looks back toward Shannon and considers how to respond to receiving the appeal.
Shannon delivers the appeal to the planning director, who is seated next to Deputy City …
Attorney Roy Shannon speaks before City Council members during the public hearing on the waterfront, …
From left: Siblings Michael, Andrew and Sara McCaffrey during Christmas 2011.
Andrew McCaffrey with the CVHS cross-country team during a meet in October. During the season, …
Andrew and his mother attending the Concorde District cross country meet, Oct. 27, 2011, at …
From left: August Frattali, principal of Rachel Carson Middle School; Sandra Davis, holiday shopping spree …
Freshman Grace Girard is the lone member of T.C. Williams gymnastics team.
New Chamber Board Members Elections were held at the Mount Vernon – Lee Chamber of …
Executive director of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority and author of "Lead like a …
Chamber members Brent Clarke and James Migliaccio.
Damara Gailliot talks with fellow chamber members Jim and Leslie Lindsay before dinner on Tuesday …
The Art League offers a range of classes for children and adults.
Instructor Mike Baker, Jr., right, teaches an acting class at The Little Theatre of Alexandria.
Torpedo Factory artist Tatyana Schremko takes advantage of one of last year's snow storms to …
Forget the snowman. Instead build an igloo with Flexible Flyer snow molds.
T.C. Williams boys’ basketball head coach Julian King talks to the Titans during a Jan. …
T.C. Williams senior T.J. Huggins scored 25 points against Woodson on Jan. 24.
T.C. Williams junior Landon Moss scored 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds during a loss …
West Potomac’s Trevor Jenne competes in the 200Y IM.
West Potomac senior Monica Bell competed in her final home meet for the Wolverines on …
West Potomac junior Marien Voorhees was pleased with her floor routine during the Wolverines’ lone …
Woodson junior Tommy Stepka scored 24 points, including a career-high six 3-pointers, during the Cavaliers’ …
Kings Park librarian Twyla Turner leads preschoolers in a round of "If You’re Happy and …
Michelle Wang, a student at Wei Hwa Chinese School, leads the dragon dance with her …
Officials from the Wei Hwa Chinese School celebrate the move of the school to West …
Jeffrey Wang, Director of the Consular Division of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office, …
Sky Concannon of Burke prepares to do a dragon dance at the opening of the …
Fair Oaks Lunar New Year Grand Court in 2011
Lee junior Leah Michetti finished third in the all-around during a meet at West Potomac …
Woodson boys’ basketball head coach Doug Craig talks to the Cavaliers during a break in …
South County lost a close 57-54 Patriot District home game to W.T. Woodson on Jan. …
State Sen. George Barker (D-39) talks with Susie Warner and Helen Michie at the Lee …
Supervisor Jeff McKay chats with constituent Sam McCutchen of the Greater Wilton Woods Civic Association …
The newest member of the McKay family made an appearance at the Lee District Open …
Captain Shawn Bennett of the Franconia Police Station (background) and Roberta, Jeff McKay and granddaughter …
Students fire their glass-blown art in the new hot shop at the Lorton Workhouse Arts …
Hula classes are just one of the popular dance classes offered at the Lorton Workhouse …
Will Fedor, 2 1/2, of Burke brought his stuffed panda and duck to listen to …
Alex Jones, 3, and friend Sarah Mace, 4, of Springfield, snuggle in their blankets to …
Johnnie Smith, Store Manager Shoppers Food Warehouse, assists with collection at his store in Fairfax …
An area resident and her dog enjoy the fairly empty trails of Burke Lake Park …
Seagulls enjoy the peace and quiet of Burke Lake Park, which experienced fewer visitors than …
Braving the cold and snowy conditions at Burke Lake Park, Greg Wilds, Julie Mickey, and …
David Rasdorf of Alexandria plays Frisbee golf with friends and family on Sunday afternoon at …
Geoffrey Morrison-Logan of Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, consultants hired by the Town of Herndon, speaks about …
McKenzy Scott, a fourth grader at Lees Corner Elementary School, shows off a tightly wound …
Courtney Mountcastle, a parent volunteer at Lees Corner Elementary School, assists students in making stained …
Joshua Haug, a fourth grader at Lees Corner Elementary, writes his name with a quill …
Thomas Latham a fourth grader at Lees Corner Elementary School, sews a marble bag.
Jayfave and Christine Schneider, fourth graders at Lees Corner Elementary School, make candles.
More than 40 fourth grade parents volunteered at the Lees Corner Colonial Day. To get …
Lees Corner Elementary School fourth graders Maya Aboul-Hosn and dance partner Cezar dance through an …
Kyle (jumping) and Garrett and classmates Heidy and Mohammed, fourth graders at Lees Corner Elementary …
Sophia Skiavo and classmates from Lori Hilburger’s fourth grade class at Lees Corner Elementary School …
Jasmine F., watched by her classmates from Kelly Thomas’ fourth grade class at Lees Corner …
Tammy Higgs, an historian at Sully Historic Site, shares artifacts and stories about life on …
The girls in Lori Hilburger’s fourth grade class show off their bonnets and colonial costumes.
Patricia Trillet conducts the Advanced Orchestra.
Patricia Trillet conducts the Advanced Orchestra. The cafeteria was packed with parents, family and staff …
It was standing room only at the Lees Corner Elementary School Winter Strings Concert on …
Vivek Iyer holds his violin in rest position.
McKenzy Scott of Centreville is "bow up," ready to start playing. The fourth-grader has been …
Adaline L. and Isobel Cobb, with 86 of their classmates, warm up on their cellos. …
Ana Obenburger, a fourth-grader at Lees Corner Elementary School, warms up before her first strings …
Centreville High senior guard Hunter Campbell goes up for a shot during the Wildcats’ home …
Westfield head coach Doug Ewell talks to his team during its game against Centreville.
Westfield center Zach Elcano (right) sets up defensively as Centreville High senior guard Mitch Mahoney …
The green tennis bubble on Oaklyn Drive is a source of continuing controversy.
Holy Child's Hope Thomas and Paradiso
Holy Child's Kate Metro
Playing the four leads are (from left) Johnny Pace, Samantha Dempsey, Embrey Grimes and Kristen …
The main characters of "High School Musical Jr." include (from left, in front) Embrey Grimes, …
Supervisor Michael Frey discusses what lies ahead for the county.
Supervisor Michael Frey (R-Sully) listens to residents’ comments.
Michael Frey: "What’s guiding everything this year will be the search for a new county …
Steve Stuban
Nick Stuban
Marvin and Charlotte Waldman
Mount Vernon docent Allie Hewlett and Lucia-Belen Duffy work on a puzzle of young George …
Children are invited to attend and participate in the Saturday and Sunday storytelling sessions this …
Harry Covert, left, embraces Commander Mondre' Kornegay after receiving a farewell gift during his Jan. …
Race director Rick Nealis, left, presents the Healthy Kids Award to Mount Vernon Community School …
Mount Vernon Community School vice principal Elizabeth Namba, back left, and Marine Corps Marathon race …
Taryn MacMahon, 4, explores the new Multi-Sensory Mobile.
Kailyn Sims, 2 and a half, and Sesi Aliase, 8, play in the new Multi-Sensory …
Councilwoman Del Pepper, Mayor Bill Euille and Vice Mayor Kerry Donley join Lindsay Swanson in …
The combined staff of ACVA, AEDP and SBDC gather in the reception area Jan. 18 …
Planning Director Faroll Hamer and Deputy Planning Director Karl Moritz answer questions the waterfront plan.
Councilman Paul Smedberg confers with City Attorney James Banks.
City Manager Rashad Young listens to public testimony about the waterfront plan.
Signs and buttons responding to the proposed waterfront plan are visible throughout the council chambers.
Councilwoman Del Pepper refused to share her compromise plan until after the public hearing closed.
Whitman’s Alex Purdy drives to the basket while the Vikings’ injured leading scorer, Angelica Ceccone, …
Rachel Sisco had an off shooting night against Walter Johnson on Jan. 20, but has …
Whitman’s Kristina Feldesman scored six points against Walter Johnson on Jan. 20.
Emily Rebh, seen against Mount Vernon on Jan. 9, and the Yorktown girls basketball team …
Jack Earley, seen against Stuart on Dec. 16, and the Yorktown boys basketball team beat …
Herndon High girls’ head coach Reggie Barnes saw his Hornets win their first six games …
Cartoon favorites will be skating with Reston Town Center ice rink patrons every Saturday morning …
Children skate with a bear during Cartoon Skate at the Reston Town Center ice rink.
From left, Katy Benko and Julie Crosson will perform two more times at the Frying …
Planned transportation improvements for the area east of the proposed Herndon-Monroe Metrorail station.
Planned transportation improvements for the area west of the proposed Herndon-Monroe Metrorail station.
Bishop Ireton sophomore Dan Noe, left, defends Bishop O’Connell’s Melo Trimble on Jan. 16.
Bishop O’Connell freshman Leroy Butts (1) defends Bishop Ireton’s Davon Wiley during the teams’ Jan. …
State senator and child neurologist Ralph Northam (D-6) presents the prize to Maryum Khan of …
Deborah Gibbons
Cassandra Patterson, Oak Hill native and current student at Old Dominion University, will bike from …
Volunteers from Thomas a Beckett Catholic Church prepare dinner at St. John Neumann Catholic Church …
The Bank Street Band performs at St. John Neumann Catholic Church as part of the …
From left, Linn Mitchell and Carol McLane wheel around the dessert cart at St. John …
Historians Karen Washburn and Ted McCord speak at the Reston Community Center Lake Anne about …
Braeden Sebastian
Potomac psychologist Linda Berg-Cross has created a program that addresses the sleep loss often experienced …
Potomac native Jennifer Kaye plans events at the Rockville Town VISARTS Center rooftop.
Dr. Julie Bindeman is a clinical pshychologist who specializes in transitions. She will discuss the …
The Shoe Train is located at the Cabin John Mall and provides shoe fitting for …
Hosts Melissa Walch and Christopher Tomoche with Hospitality Coordinator Cameron Jenson work the lunch hour …
The top floor of Rockville Town Center’s VISARTS building offers a rooftop venue for events.
Hillary Schulman, Javier Arguello and Maedi Carney host free financial planning workshops to help families …
More than 600 Marshall Road students – kindergartners through sixth graders – participated in the …
The 2012 ViennaTysons Regional Chamber of Commerce installed the 2012 Board of Directors on Jan. …
Past Chairman of the Board Cory Scott presents Le-Ha Anderson, youth and education committee chair, …
Past ViennaTysons Regional Chamber Chairman Cory Scott [right] turns over the gavel to 2012 Board …
Del. Mark Keam and Sen. Chap Petersen represent the residents of the Vienna area in …
Local residents were invited to ask questions of speakers Chap Petersen and Mark Keam at …
State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) details the state of the Commonwealth. He and Del. Mark …
Ray Bennett, musician and host of the debut of Caffe Amouri’s ‘The Beat,’ played guitar …
Vienna’s own Robbie Schaefer performs this winter at the Barns of Wolf Trap.
Scientist-turned-entrepreneur Deepa Patke of Vienna sells spices she has ground, blended and packaged herself online …
Gus Newton
Nate Webber
Churchill Road kindergartners in Jan Clark’s class show off the "I have a dream" hats …
Two of Meredith Banas’ first graders, Carlos Rojas and Molly Murray, proudly display their "I …
From left, Churchill Road kindergartners Riley Buddie (Rosa Parks), Justin Lee (police officer), Luke Iverson …
Webelo Pack #665 members pose with the bags of debris that they collected from the …
Webelo pack members take a break from their clean-up of Churchill Road School grounds. From …
Churchill Road fourth graders Florence Lewis, Sarah Harlow, Alexandra Bair, Kelly Walton, Kwanwoo Park, Josh …
Churchill Road fourth graders get tips on how to make a collage expressing some aspect …
Nearly every student raised their hand when Paquin asked if they had seen "Dolphin Tale."
Forestville Elementary fourth-grader Taylor Betts, pictured with Brandon Paquin, shows the audience the medal she …
From left, Taylor Betts and Brandon Paquin speak to Forestville Elementary students about the ways …
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The McLean High girls basketball team was scheduled to play one game this week, that …
The Coyer twins, Caroline and Katherine, make up the best backcourt in the Northern Region. …
Volunteers package sealed nonperishable meals put together at Colvin Run Elementary School Sunday, Jan. 22. …
Lily Flint, a second-grader at Colvin Run Elementary, sounds the gong signifying 1,000 meals packaged …
The 5th Annual McLean Jewelry Showcase will be open Saturday, Feb. 5 from 11 a.m.-5 …
"Opening Dish with Bird," pottery by Marianne Cordyack.
Christopher Sandoval, Pablo Escobar and Alex Guillen — some of the new staff at Five …
Manager Norma Lopez with Operations Manager Jarrett Waller.
Five Guys Restaurant in Potomac Promenade.
More than five guys at work behind the counter.
Future Reporters?
Former Democratic Gov. Tim Kaine discusses his goals if elected to U.S. Senate. Former Democratic …
Cupcakes by Occasionally Cake.
On Wednesday, Jan. 18, Fairfax County held an online forum to address the topic of …
These bracelets are an example of the jewelry for sale at the McLean Community Center’s …
Earrings such as these will be for sale at the McLean Community Center’s annual Jewelry …
Analemma Society founders Charles and Jacque Olin at Observatory Park, which hosts weekly sky viewings …
Dominic Alexander of Stop Hunger Now shows hundreds of volunteers how to package nonperishable meals …
From left, Colvin Run Mill Elementary second-graders Melanie Lindsey, Lily Flint and Katharine Trottingham take …
Sophia Ambrose, 6, pours a scoop of soy protein into one of 25,000 meals packaged …
A collection of used falling bingo balls isolated on a white background
"Carolina Waltz" by Cheryl Kotecki. "Quilts: Collaborative Art by Northern Virginia Quilters" will be on …
An article from the December 1988 Almanac.
Matt Belford getting big air at Jackson, Wyo.
Matt Belford and son Jackson ride in a Jackson Hole gondola.
Matt Belford at Apex Property Management, Jackson, Wyo.
Honey Ogens’ coffee cake.
Honey Ogens with her cranberry orange scones.
Honey Ogens with a coconut cupcake.
Honey Ogens in kitchen.
Artist Millie Shott with her paintings "Goldens" (top) and "Happy Talk."
Artist Millie Shott with her paintings, "The Glow" (top) and "Oscar Diva."
Artist Martha Spak with her paintings "High Tide" (left) and "Late Daylight."
"Autumns' Light" by Martha Spak
"Hydrangeas in Willow" by Martha Spak
Traditional black ink horse painting with snow and moon wash. The horse represents strength and …
Anthony Ingargiola and Laura Fontaine share a tender moment as, respectively, Seymour and Audrey, in …
Back row, from left, are “Hairspray” cast members Joe Philipoom, Mike Cash, Michael Clendenin and …
The cast of Chantilly High’s upcoming children’s show, “Cinderella: The Untold Story.”
Martin and Phyllis Cohen
The crime took place inside this Centreville townhouse.
This photo of soldier Preston Mulford with his dogs was taken in May 1954.
Beverley and Preston Mulford together.
Preston Mulford at home, enjoying his favorite meal of spaghetti.
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Kristin Joy Larkin and Ryan Nexsen Robertson
Residents help make sandwiches as part of the service projects at the Martin Luther King, …
Vibrant canals, Confucian temples, and lively street art are hallmarks of the Fuzi Miao district …
Chinese opera singers accompanied the Jiangsu Delegation, and performed A cappella renditions of Jasmine Flower …
The Alexandria Singers serenaded Chinese guests during a Jan. 13 reception at the Torpedo Factory
Emme Porter and her students Ava Dempster, 8, and Griffin Sendek, 12, enjoy the ice. …
At ceremonies at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Fla. on Nov. 18, 2011
Beth Langston, Jessica Johnson and friends spend time at the Spanish wine station.
Lindsey Sharpe, Ava Maher, Cammy Contizan, Christy MacPherson and Tiffany Payne finish strong at the …
The South African Moscato 2011 was the highlight of the 1K Wine Walk for its …
Jerrilyn Andrews dances.
Ellen Berty glides.
Round-and-round they go.
Diedre “little darling” Franklin, Doron Peterson, Jamie Schwartz and Stephanie Borden showcase the their organization, …
Local tattoo veteran Kenny Brown works on Jeremy Fleming from Burke.
Bonnie Owen, a bartender from Lancaster, Ohio, picked up a tiger tattoo in remembrance of …
Winfred Winans (Fred) Charlot
Dr. Allan R. Gall
Elisa Kepner, founder, www.playtodaydc.com
Andy Livingston, founder, "Today’s Technology for Baby Boomers and Beyond."
Peter Arcoria with parents Fran and Phil Arcoria of Great Falls.
Connor Pierce with parents, David and Suzanne Pierce of Great Falls.
Karen Briscoe
McLean Chocolate Festival will be held on Sunday, Jan. 29, noon to 5 p.m. at …
Nathan Tatro and Janice Rivera in the McLean Community Players’ production of the "Man of …
From left, Nathan Tatro, Mike Baker Jr. and Janice Rivera in the McLean Community Players’ …
A photograph by Edwin L. Behrens of Great Falls typifies the creative work in the …
Howard Forman in one of his bag storage rooms.
Howard Forman holding a bag autographed by Elvis Presley. The bag originally contained a cheeseburger.
Howard Forman holding a bag produced and signed by Andy Warhol, with the image of …
Philip Hu took first place in both the 100-back and fly events.
Janet Hu competes in the 200-free event during Oakton's victory over Chantilly.
A new classification for all high school sports, including football, is currently being considered by …
Col. David Rohrer, Fairfax County Chief of Police, speaks at the "Perils of College Drinking …
From left, Jeff Levy, president of Virginia College Parents, Casey Lingan of the Commonwealth’s Attorney, …
Bill Waugh, president of the Eaton Park homeowners association speaks at the Great Falls Library …
Pfc. Katy Defoe, Crime Prevention Officer for the Fairfax County Police Reston District Station, speaks …
From left, Captain Hammer, played by John Higgins tries to woo Penny, played by Izzy …
Langley student Andrew Jones, as Dr. Horrible, holds a death ray to Captain Hammer, played …
From left, Kaity Hinojosa, Neil Patil and Natalie Harris perform in "Linda Her," one of …
Langley students play the various parts of a man and woman’s subconscious in the one-act …
Jade Jones and Patrick Doneghy in the WATCH Award-nominated production of "Ain't Misbehavin.'"
Chris Prince, Rikki Howie, Jade Jones, Michelle Harmon and Patrick Doneghy in "Ain't Misbehavin.'"
Chris Prince, Rikki Howie and Michelle Harmon in the ESP production of "Ain't Misbehavin.'" The …
RCP's production of "The Drowsy Chaperone" garnered nine WATCH Award nominations.
RCP's Sue Pinkman, left, is congratulated by producer and director Eddie Page on her WATCH …
Beverly Cosham, President of the RCO, welcomed elected officials and all the audience.
The Heritage Signature Chorale, performing at the MLK Concert on Jan. 14.
Maetro Dingwall Fleary addresses the audience prior to the MLK Concert.
Image of newly renovated lobby area at Reston Sport&Health Club.
Ken Harvey, Former Washington Redskins Linebacker (third from left), accompanied by Redskins’ Cheerleaders, joined Reston …
Michael J. Perez (left with guitar) and Kate Roehr (right).
Restonians march along Glade Drive to the Reston Community Center as part of the annual …
From left, Sen. Mark Herring (D-33) and Del. Tom Rust (R-86) speak to constituents about …
Mayor Steve DeBenedittis has announced he will not seek re-election to a fourth term.
Vice Mayor Lisa Merkel announced Monday that she will run for mayor in the town’s …
Jazz artist Nnenna Freelon breaks into song during her keynote address at the Reston Community …
From left, Mandy Guernsey, Gillian Sescoe and Abby Kimble. Guernsey and Kimble, of Reston Interfaith, …
Lloyd Kinzer presents Kathleen Driscoll McKee with the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. community …
Reston founder Robert Simon presents Lynn Lilienthal with the 2012 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. …
Jack Potter, present of the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, speaks to members of the Dulles …
Ava Zelensky, 9, ties together a fleece blanket that will go to a child in …
Volunteers at the Herndon Senior Center make bracelets and cards that will go to hospitalized …
Karthika and Nikil Dhingra, 6, of Oak Hill tie together fleece blankets that will go …
From left, Gillian Tweddle Nickson, 9 and Isabella Acosta, 9, make a fleece dog toy …
Churchill senior Christian Bonaparte, left, finished with eight points against Walter Johnson on Jan. 13.
Churchill senior Sam Edens scored a game-high 16 points against Walter Johnson on Jan. 13.
Churchill senior Thomas Geenen scored nine points and grabbed 15 rebounds against Walter Johnson on …
Jack Dale
Robinson Secondary School students glam it up during the Jan. 11 DECA Fashion Show organized …
Robinson Secondary School students show off looks inspired by the television show "That 70’s Show" …
The Robinson Secondary School DECA fashion show, organized and run entirely by students kicks off …
Robinson student Jackie Mains models a look designed and made by fellow student Adna Guled …
Marcela Balderama wears a look in the Robnison DECA Fashion Show on Jan. 11 designed …
Student Cheyenne Guard models her own design at the Robinson DECA Fashion Show on Jan. …
This picture was taken last week and shows one of the adults carrying a branch …
Signaling the launch of Paul VI’s new school-wide laptop program are (from left) Principal Ginny …
Aquila Theatre brings a modern-dress production of "Macbeth" to GMU on Saturday, Jan. 28.
Lake Braddock senior Tyler Snow (20) jumps for the ball against West Potomac’s Bryant Fultz …
Lake Braddock senior guard Brendan McHale scored 10 points against West Potomac on Jan. 17.
Hank Willis Thomas' "After Madonna," part of George Mason University’s "Progeny" exhibit, beginning Feb. 1.
"Sometimes I See Myself In You," by Hank Willis Thomas and Deborah Willis, part of …
Governor Bob McDonnell (left) listens as Springfield Supervisor Pat Herrity comments on legislation to reduce …
International exchange students attending Northern Virginia Community College volunteered during the annual Family Volunteer Day …
Karen Schofield of Fairfax helps daughter Dana, 8, create Valentine’s Day cards during the Family …
"It’s a day to do something for other people. I liked making the Valentine’s Card …
"Whoever you are, or wherever you come from, you can share your time and do …
"We want to be here because if Dr. King was never alive, black and white …
"Martin Luther King, Jr. said some profound things. He believed that an individual can change …
"It was our family’s resolution this year to volunteer more. We want everyone to have …
"I think it’s important to find the good in each person and try to make …
"I like to try to help people who need it. I like all the things …
The new home of The Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding Program (NVTRP) is a 17-acre farm …
A student smiles before mounting her horse for a therapeutic riding session at the Northern …
rea residents spent part of their Monday holiday volunteering during the third annual Family Volunteer …
Area residents spent part of their Monday volunteering with Volunteer of Fairfax for their annual …
Lily O’Donnell of Fairfax Station volunteered part of her Monday morning on the campus of …
Mark Lee Adams, left, is congratulated by producer and director Eddie Page for his WATCH …
Jay McConville with wife Sue at his kickoff event to campaign for Fairfax County Republican …
Volunteer staff members are seen working at the 26th Annual MidAtlantic Erg Sprints, which was …
Junior guard Davon Wiley, one of Bishop Ireton’s top offensive threats, scored 13 points against …
West Potomac sophomore DeMornay Pierson-El was a factor at both ends of the floor against …
West Potomac senior Tamaric Wilson scored 11 points against Lake Braddock on Jan. 17.
The circle talks quietly among the guests at the art opening Jan. 12 at the …
Artist Mike McAteer talks about his work, a coconut cake. McAteer was diagnosed with diabetes …
Fears & Phobias juror Lia Newman and Target Gallery director Mary Cook.
Artist Suzanne Vigil talks about her work, "Ick."
Best in Show went to Ann Piper’s "Flytrap."
Lauren Garcia Colvin’s "Pattern #2" of The New American Toile Series.
Crystalline-glazed porcelain vase by Yoshiko Ratliff of Falls Church, Va.
Pastor of Third Baptist Church, Rev. James Jordan joins other ministers, after giving the invocation, …
Bishop O’Connell sophomore Melo Trimble scored 27 points during an 80-61 win against Bishop Ireton …
Yorktown freshman Rene Fuentes competes against Herndon on Jan. 14. Fuentes received the team's outstanding …
The newly completed Yorktown Aquatic Center held a ribbon cutting and grand opening on Sunday …
Kay Wagner leads her granddaughters into the shallow pool for a swim lesson after the …
From right, George Strollo, Arlington County Board Chair Mary Hughes Hynes, School Board members Abby …
Arlington resident George Strollo, 98, joins Head of facilities for Arlington County Public Schools Clarence …
Head of facilities for Arlington County Public Schools, Clarence Stukes welcomes all to the official …
Lifeguard Julian Nevaros gathers with his fellow guards for last minute instructions before the pool …
Arlington resident George Strollo, 98, prepares to swim.
Ninth grader, Justin Cox delivers by memory the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr's speech, “I …
Map depicts school districts approved for pre-Labor Day opening due to weather waivers.
Alexandria Superintendent Morton Sherman
Robinson Terminal South: Owned by the Washington Post, this site is expected to be redeveloped …
Cummings/Turner Block: Owned by the Cummings family and the Turner family, these sites are part …
Robinson Terminal North: Owned by the Washington Post, this site is expected to be redeveloped …
Much of the debate about the waterfront plan is driven by potential redevelopment at three …
The waterfront plan increases density at three sites and allows hotels.
Carnations and flags decorate the graves of 113 unknown soldiers at the Alexandria National Cemetery.
Organziers of the Upper King Street Farmers Market say they could not guarantee a full …
Arlington Community Energy Project
Election Day is in November.
Yorktown senior Tricia Leano scored six points against Mount Vernon on Jan. 9.
Yorktown sophomore Haley Molnar grabbed five rebounds against Mount Vernon on Jan. 9, one game …
Yorktown senior Emily Rebh scored a career-high 22 points against Mount Vernon on Jan. 9.
TEST TRAINING Vic Serveiss, Vienna, joined Evolution Health and Fitness club shortly after the club …
Vic Serveiss, Vienna, joined Evolution Health and Fitness club shortly after the club opened 12 …
From left, Potomac River Running owner Ray Pugsley, Miles the Marine Corps Marathon Bulldog and …
From left, Miles the Marine Corps Marathon Bulldog, Potomac River Running owner Ray Pugsley, MCM …
Mark Lander, whose degrees are in exercise science, owns and operates Evolution Health and Fitness …
Vienna Registered dietician Judy Caplan counsels clients, most of whom are physician-referred, on healthier eating …
Artist Begoña Morton and her children Miriam, 8 and Thomas, 11, in front of her …
Vicky Wang, 16, stands in front of her painting “Human Eye Profile Study,” which won …
Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34) speaks at the Great Falls Library Saturday, Jan. 7 about her …
Volunteers Payton Robertson, 13; Bridgette McRoberts, 14, and Mackenzie Bliss, 14, of Fairfax help sort …
Daniel Gerke, of Vienna, with the P3 bags he and friends assembled at his 13th …
Volunteer coordinator Nikki Clifford gives volunteer Albertina Ponce, 82, a hug as Ponce stocks shelves …
Laura Gerke, of Vienna, with Katharine Sickl, an au pair from Germany, deliver food packs …
Volunteer Peter Spain, of Vienna, and Lynne Galanis, Food for Others finance manager, help low-income …
Leo Delgado hands out food staples, such as bags of potatoes, to Juan, Rocky and …
Leo Delgado, driver and warehouse worker for Food for Others, helps residents pick up their …
Kenneth B. Lourie
In 2011, the Vienna Police Department, along with fire and rescue and animal control, rescued …
Upper School students in the Library.
Middle School students working collaboratively.
Junior Kindergarten students on their iPads, joined by Channel 9 reporter Mike Hydeck.
Volunteering at Food for Others on Wednesday, Dec 14, the Vienna Bombers 13U Travel Baseball …
The Master Minds Team includes Cooper Middle School eighth graders Brandon Arcari and Steven Corcoran …
Under the watchful eye of Amy Wellborn, Churchill Road second graders William Hendricks and Caroline …
Churchill Road 5th graders Tucker Leggett, Christian Tschampel and Riley Schwartz deposit the letters they …
Churchill Road kindergarteners Arden Williamson, Tenley Overdeck, Jwana Al-Shihabi, and Evan Poulos fill gift bags …
The newly constructed Lewinsville Road Bridge in the background opened in August 2011.
Margaret "Bunny" Ursin celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 1.
Salvation Army singers serenade Great Falls shoppers.
‘Colorado Snow,’ by Robert Gilbert
"Gibbon River Morning."
The Goyette family poses for a picture with Santa, bringing home a memorable Christmas photo.
The Alden Theatre at the McLean Community Center underwent a renovation last year, and the …
The Great Falls Fire Station, which was rebuilt last year, will hold a ribbon cutting …
The Virginia Department of Transportation will begin relocating utilities between Reston Avenue and Rolling Holly …
