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The cast of LTA’s “The Nance” rehearses a scene from the show.
Ashley Kim of Centreville High School won the High School Rising Star Award and the …
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly chats with Thomas Lane, a 12th grader at South County High …
Tricia Joganich, 10th grade, of South County High School with her artwork.
Nicole Evans, ninth grade, of Lake Braddock Secondary with her artwork. Evans won first place …
Ariel Klopfenstein, ninth grade, of Oakton High School with her artwork.
Esther Park, 12th grade, of Oakton High School, won sixth place in the competition.
Michael Kim, 11th grade, of Oakton High School with his artwork.
Greta Holliday, 12th grade, homeschooled from Springfield, with her artwork.
Jonathan Larsen, grade 11, of South County High School with his artwork.
Walkers of all different faiths take part in the Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk on Sunday, …
Earl Zimmerman, pastor of Daniels Run Peace Church, leads walkers in the Fairfax Interfaith Friendship …
City of Fairfax Mayor David Meyer (with bullhorn) addresses the crowd before the walk.
Pastors from various churches before the Fairfax Interfaith Friendship Walk at the parking lot of …
Vimarsh Choudhary, 10, of Lorton, checks out the Fairfax County Police Department cruiser.
Lalni Sharma, a nurse with INOVA HealthPlex of Lorton, takes the blood pressure of Brett …
Volunteers Lydia Shibru and Mahi Shibru hand out food at the LCAC Food Pantry during …
Children make bracelets and necklaces at the craft booth sponsored by Lorton Library (from left): …
Members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority with the Omicron Theta Zeta Chapter take part in …
From left: Lisa Koch, Lee High Librarian; Mimi Marquet, Lee High Head Librarian; Deirdre Lavery, …
Sgt. Demarius Billups and Staff Sgt. Eric Distel, who represent the U.S. Army and Army …
Bridget May and Colleen Boland of Atlantic Pool Service greet guests at the Teen Job …
Greg Keim of American Inline Summer Camp on Wheels chats with Ivan Ramirez during the …
Samuel Dade, 18, who attends Mount Vernon High School chats with Sherrin Rhodes of Andrews …
Springfield District Supervisor Pat Herrity (center), with (from left): Sam Donnelly Jonsson, Emily Butters, Connor …
The Cascade Beverage Company of Lorton sells nitrogenated coffee and beverages. From left: Eric Mangual, …
Jacob and Edwin Horst of Windmill Meadows of Hagerstown, Md.
Denis Paz of Panorama Bakery of Capitol Heights, Md., helps out customer Majda Tesfaye of …
Robert “Sarge” Sargeant is the Market Manager for Springfield Farmers Market.
Celeste Kenny of Fabioli Cellars of Loudoun County offers samples of wine.
Showing their school spirit are Providence Elementary fifth-graders (from left): Todd Blakeney, Micah Gillespie, and …
The Mosby Woods cheerleaders.
The staff from Mosby Woods challenges Providence Elementary Schools. The final score was 67-57, with …
Rihana Mengstab, 8, a second grader at Saratoga Elementary, points to her “Monster” artwork.
Jennifer Vasquez-Campos of Springfield, a 10th grader at Lee High, with her “Dreams and Nightmares” …
Book author Brian Herberger of Bethesda with his book, “Miss E.”
Book author Tracey Kyle, who also teaches Spanish at Key Middle School, with her books, …
In this room by Susan Nelson of Home on Cameron, the soft gray and lavender …
Dr. Karen Garza, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent. Taken August 5, 2013.. Photo Credit - …
George Mason University School of Dance student Joey Day.
Luke Frazier, Principal Pops conductor, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO).
Mary Michael Patterson as Christine Daae and Hugh Panaro as The Phantom in “Phantom of …
Director Igor Antonov.
Smokey, the toy poodle, is a really good looking dog.
“The Shadow Knows” is a photography exhibition of silver gelatin master prints from Photoworks' Advanced …
Luke Frazier, Fairfax Symphony Orchestra, Principal Pops Conductor
Dean Souleles - Photographer - looking through the artist's frame.
Sarah Foltz tastes some of the Korean dishes that’ll be offered at the Centreville International …
McLean resident Kathleen Murphy stated that she plans to fight for education funding and veteran’s …
Nature Visions' Best in Show in Fine Art: "Delicate Nectar Gatherer" by Kathrin Swoboda.
Another passage begins for Fairfax County Public Schools students as the new school year kicks …
Dr. Karen Garza, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent. Photo by Donnie Biggs/Fairfax County Public Schools.
The city’s waterfront is a popular destination in Alexandria, which was recently named the top …
Architect George R. Bott of Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. was able to create a nook …
Joey Gatt (9) of Great Falls and his mom, Krista Gatt, enjoy a cool and …
Mayor Laurie DiRocco shares a special moment with daughter Sophia, who is now a junior …
Bronwyn Updike, B.F.A. Dance Major
From left: Twins Christopher and Jonathan, 11, and their 13-year-old twin brothers, Timothy and Danny, …
Dan Price of Reston, founder of Sweet Virginia Honey with Dante, a young man who …
Antonio Parisi and Matt McIntyre of Calder & Pugh performing at Ireland’s Four Courts in …
David Bendernagel, who grew up in Reston, has released his first novel, “The End of …
The new $106.4 million Fred W. Smith National Library for the Study of George Washington.
Billind Salhi in August before starting third grade.
Turtzi the turtle enjoys a ride on a kick board piloted by Miriam Crook. The …
Fairfax County Chief of Police Edwin Roessler thanks Teri Baker, of Fairfax, for her long …
Teri Baker, of Fairfax, and her 7 week-old foster puppy, her 50th foster, are greeted …
Teri Baker, of Fairfax, is pictured in the lobby of the Fairfax County Animal Shelter …
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Sridhar Ganesan
Omar Samaha at a cycling event.
Former Marine sergeant Brendan O'Toole stretches prior to beginning a run earlier this month.
An aerial view of the new Fairfax County/Fair Lakes Parkway interchange, plus the widened section …
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Commander Jim Glassman welcomes Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter to American …
London Towne first-grader C.J. Green and mom Deanna Green at the swings.
Enjoying London Towne Elementary’s picnic are mom Emily Horning and sons (from left) William, 7, …
NBC4’s Angie Goff and Chef Eric Phipps—Best in Show winner (culinary team).
NBC4’s Angie Goff and Clint Lambert—Best in Show winner (resident).
Founded in 1880, the Old Dominion Boat Club has occupied its present location at the …
From left—Michelle Scott, executive director of SCOV, and Tracy A. Zambito, Whole Foods Marketing Team …
In celebration of roosters Men's Grooming Center recent opening in the Franklin Farm Village Shopping …
Aaron (left) practices his blending technique as his brother Eli looks on.
Parents and children spread out and covered the pavement, behind Art at the Center, with …
Julia points out the chalk drawing she just finished.
Karen Kopp sat, drawing with her younger son Eli. Kopp works for Good Shepherd Housing …
Kathryn Coneway, owner and operator of the Art Center, traces around her son Kevin.
Young Kaelin concentrated on her work at the Big Chalk Draw.
Art at the Center held its 5th Big Chalk Draw on Aug. 30. Children like …
A parade of orange bins as Marymount University freshmen arrive. The class of 2017 is …
Bishop O’Connell running back Kamrin Moore rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown against Paul …
Bishop O’Connell quarterback Michael Galvan threw three touchdown passes and ran for two scores during …
T.C. Williams quarterback Darius Holland throws a pass against Oakton on Friday night.
T.C. Williams running back Malik Carney carries the football against Oakton on Friday night.
Children of all ages get to create their own work of art in the Innovation …
ValeArts’ Fall Into Color 18th annual art show will be at the Vale Schoolhouse in …
Interim Superintendent Margaret Walsh, right, joins members of the Alexandria School Board after they vote …
Interim superintendent Margaret Walsh joins members of the Alexandria School Board after they vote to …
Budget officials stand to be recognized after City Council members voted to approve the budget …
GMU Center for the Arts.
Dale Brogan
Kim Gregg
Suzie Eichhorn
Connor Stang
Carol Strobridge
Tom McNamara
Riley Wyant
Camela Speer
Robert Jones
Great Harvest Bread Co. last Saturday now has made-to-order sandwiches and specialty coffee drinks on …
George Mason University’s Patriot Center in Fairfax was constructed in 1985. A 10,000 seat sports …
Wakefield Skatepark is one of two parks for skateboarders. Located at the Audrey Moore Rec …
Celebrating July 4th in the City of Fairfax.
CHELMSFORD, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 18: Dave Grohl from the Foo Fighters performs on stage …
New picnic tables are just one of several improvements in downtown Herndon designed to make …
Stephanie Belle examines the new map of downtown Herndon that gives the name and locations …
Twilight testing along the Silver Line as a test car leaves the Wiehle-Reston East Station.
Dulles Transit Partners crews continue to work on pedestrian pavilion at the Tysons Corner Station. …
Landscaping and other work continues along the edges of Route 7 near the Greensboro Station.
Georgetown Pike at Swinks Mill
Chain Bridge Road
Old Dominion over Difficult Run
Old Dominion over Beltway
Jim Corcoran, president & CEO, Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce.
The northern section of Turner Farm Park is the site of a proposed Great Falls …
New sidewalks and places for trees and streetlights along Route 7 in Tysons Corner, part …
Construction equipment is at the ready to begin the Walker Road “diet” plan, which will …
Reston National Golf Course
RCC Lake Anne 3D Gallery
Learn to swim at The Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center
The Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center 16-seat hot tub.
RCC Lake Anne Jo Ann Rose Gallery.
The CenterStage at RCC Hunters Woods.
Reston Community Center Hunters Woods.
Lexi Hilton, psychologist, years lived in Reston: 6 1/2
Mark Mohr, retired from U.S. Foreign Service; years lived in Reston: 14
Joanne Becker, retired school teacher, years lived in Reston: 4
Kerry Storey, marketing, years lived in Reston: 2
Marivi Mata, teacher, Reston resident for 8 years
Great blue on morning lookout.
Herndon High's Director of Student Activities Jonathan Frohm (left) standing with Assistant Director of Student …
Herndon High Director of Student Activities and Athletics Jonathan Frohm inside his office.
Parents listen to speakers at Herndon High Coaches' Night at the school cafeteria.
The Sunrise Valley Wetlands, a 15-acre piece of land near the Herndon-Monroe Park and Ride, …
The plaza of Reston Station under construction.
The bike storage area at the Reston Station development.
An aerial view of the Wiehle Avenue station, and the Reston Station development.
The location of the proposed Herndon-Monroe Metrorail station, which will lead to new redevelopment on …
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Great Falls IT experts buy local Great Falls-made artisan soaps from their colleague Keyvan Moussavi …
Neighborly conversations abound at the Great Falls Farmers Market.
A local photographer and friend of mine, Dean Souleles, took this image which shows Ethan …
The Great Falls Senior Center (GFSC) has services for mature adults.
Nicole Azmoudeh
Paul Dean
Marielle Burt
Kim Johnson
Damian Leverett
Jerry Schrager, government economist, McLean
Lala Johnson, retired clinical social worker, and Jim Johnson, retired aerospace experimental psychologist in the …
Bill Stratton, retired, McLean
Angela Proxmire, stay-at-home mother, McLean
Lien Chiu, stay-at-home mother, McLean
George O'Connor, used car director at Koons Tyons Toyota, 15-year resident
Laura O'Connor, class parent at Langley High School, 15-year resident
Nathaniel Howe, Yale University student, 19-year resident
Turner Farm is the site for a proposed community arts center.
The McLean Metrorail station is the easternmost Silver Line station, and is expected to serve …
The Greensboro Metrorail station is one of four Silver Line stations in Tysons Corner.
The Spring Hill Metro station is one of the Silver Line Phase One stations that …
A crosswalk will be added to Walker Road between the Safeway shopping center and the …
The Virginia Department of Transportation’s plan for the widening of a one-mile stretch of Route …
Fairfax Chamber of Commerce Staff Portraits
Lynn Alsmeyer Johnson with armbank from the 1963 march
Some of the mebers of MVUC attending the MLK 50 March August 24.
Community Relations Deputy Valarie Wright delivers posters to city libraries and recreation centers, including Charles …
Passers-by in Rosslyn watch workers complete the top structure of the 35-story trophy-class building located …
Workers on 1812 N. More Street.
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Nighttime testing along the Silver Line: Eastbound train leaving the Wiehle-Restom East Metrorail Station.
A Silver Line test train approaches the McLean Station on the tracks above Tysons Corner.
Tracks weave through Tysons Corner along Route 123. Cranes are working on the office, residential …
Nighttime testing along the Silver Line: Eastbound train leaving the Wiehle-Restom East Metrorail Station. V
Silvia Roman, attorney/artist, 20-year resident
Dr. Karen Garza, Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent.
The Langley High band plans to canvas area neighborhoods via door-to-door fundraising to support the …
Sharon Bulova, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors chairman, reading to students at Daniels Run Elementary …
From left to right: Catherine M. Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill District); Michael R. Frey (R-Sully District); …
Cameron Quinn, Fairfax County’s chief elections official, holds up a sample ballot in the county’s …
In addition to the optical scan voting machines, every polling place will be equipped with …
All voter information material must now be translated into Spanish to comply with new state …
Gerald Gordon
Gearing up for the Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna’s (SCOV) final semester of 2013 classes, Adventures …
Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell, center, meets with Alexandria school officials during an educational summit at …
Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli unveils his education agenda at Maggie Walker Governor's School in …
This map show how the Columbia Pike streetcar will extend into Fairfax County along Jefferson …
Del. Scott Surovell (D-44), left, presents his bill to members of the Rights and Responsibilities …
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Nicholas Arellano, 7, of Fairfax, goes fishing at Burke Lake Park. He is the son …
The silo and water catcher at Burke Lake Park.
Nick Smith, 7, and brother Parker, 4, of Vienna toss rocks into Burke Lake Park. …
Sang Ho Lee, 45, of Lorton, swings golf clubs at Burke Lake Golf Center.
Fairfax Station Railroad Museum.
This stone marks the scene of the opening conflict of the War of 1861-1865, when …
The Old Fairfax County Courthouse outside the corner of Chain Bridge Road and Main Street …
The Fairfax County General District Court in the City of Fairfax.
The Massey Building in the City of Fairfax.
Ocie Aston
Jane Howard
Audrey Sydnor
Tuck Wilson
Shay Alston
Frank Reynolds
Sarah Wilson
Gladys Hane
QuinTango’s CD.
Cunningham Park ES has a new preschool playground.
John Carmichael, principal, Vienna Elementary School
Dylan Taylor, assistant principal, Cunningham Park Elementary School
Lisa Pilson, principal, Westbriar Elementary School
Ravioli salad, whole wheat filled wraps, yogurt and homemade granola are healthy choices for sack …
Culinaria Cooking School chef Christine Wisnewski shows a sampling of the lunch meals her own …
Vienna dietician Judy Caplan and her peanut character GoBeFull teach children about nutrition.
Alexander Stone
“Summer Garden,” a study by Ronni Jolles in layered paper and pastel. The garden that …
Frank Stevens, Cooper Middle School assistant principal
Ellen Reilly, McLean High School principal
Donald Hutzel, Churchill Elementary School principal (pictured with Assistant Principal Sharon Jones)
Christie Day, a seventh grade English teacher, and Cherith Pierson, the assistant principal at Cooper …
Jessica Statz, Langley High School assistant principal
Princess Aliyah, of Great Falls, will be hosting the Unprecedented Wildlife Conservation UAV Challenge.
"Dark Waters," watercolor by Ruth Ensley, 33" X 41", is featured in the Vienna Art …
Wooden birds are being mounted on traffic signs and trees around the Great Falls area.
Stacey Kincaid, a 26-year veteran with the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department, won the Democratic nomination …
Bryan Wolfe, a former Fairfax police officer and U.S. Air Force veteran, was chosen by …
Jet Christian Randolph, a 2-year-old McLean resident and son of former NFL Giant Thomas Randolph …
Music director of Trinity Presbyterian Church Tricia Neff.
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The Loudoun Jazz Ensemble Saxophones includes Brett Takas, Steve Andersen, Tom Andersen, Albert Miller and …
One hurdle that parents and students, like these Height School chemistry students, led by teacher …
Tim Minor has seven wins and seven pole positions thus far in 2013.
Tim Minor, owner of Automotive Specialist Center in Fairfax, prepares hopes to “put a cherry …
Betsy Berenback-Gold, a rising senior at Robinson Secondary School.
Robinson Secondary rising senior Betsy Berenback-Gold was selected for the NASA summer internship.
Betsy Berenback-Gold, a rising senior at Robinson Secondary School, recently experienced life as an engineer …
Adina Parks of Fairfax, who was treated at Children’s National, grins while playing outside.
Four-year-old Adina Parks of Fairfax practices her running for Children’s National Hospital’s 5k fundraiser.
Bonnie Glazewski, Oak View Elementary School principal, Fairfax
Matthew Eline, Robinson Secondary School principal, Fairfax
Mark Bibbee, Cherry Run Elementary School principal, Burke
Karen Kenna, Cardinal Forest Elementary School principal, Springfield
Marti Jackson, principal, Robert Frost Middle School, Fairfax
Danny Little, Washington Irving Middle School principal, Springfield
Jason Pensler, Orange Hunt Elementary School principal, Springfield
Kathy Puglisi of Springfield attended Mary Kay’s annual seminar in Dallas this year, which is …
Kathy Puglisi of Springfield stands in front of one of her three Mary Kay cars.
Chamber Orchestra Kremlin, to perform at the Center for the Arts at GMU Sunday, Oct. …
Jeremiah Davis enters his second season as West Potomac head football coach.
West Potomac senior DeMornay Pierson-El, with ball, is committed to the University of Nebraska.
Bishop Ireton linebacker Hudson Sullivan makes a tackle during practice.
Bishop Ireton linebacker Hudson Sullivan, crouched, is seen during a recent practice.
The Bishop Ireton football team finished 1-9 last season.
Two buildings on Freedom Drive in Reston Town Center that will serve as the headquarters …
A bouquet of flowers is left at the spot where Reston resident Nabil Faltas died …
Nabil Faltas of Reston died after falling 10 stories into this courtyard at Lake Anne …
Herndon High School senior Josh Katz at Herndon ArtSpace with his award-winning photograph that will …
A photo taken by Herndon High School senior Josh Katz featuring skater Kyle Nuansiri. Katz …
This photo by Herndon High School senior Josh Katz was selected as the People’s Choice …
The site for the proposed Helgar Oaks subdivision, a preliminary plan which was just approved …
Early designs for houses at the Helgar Oaks neighborhood, which has been proposed for the …
Great Falls Elementary and Cooper Middle School students with Japanese First Lady Akie Abe at …
From front, Sophie Fouladi, Christina Amano-Dolan, Ila Sharma, Ayn Kurzenhauser, Asher Berwick and Tatiana Ahmad …
From left, Great Falls students Laura Warrington, Nick Hodge and Nat Raudenbush sign a friendship …
Students from Great Falls Elementary and Cooper Middle school pose in their yukatas (summer robes) …
From left, Great Falls Elementary sixth-graders Gianna Mitchell, Sophie Fouladi and Laura Warrington climb Mount …
Great Falls Elementary sixth-grader Laura Warrington celebrates at the summit of Mount Fuji during a …
Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34) hosts her Young Women’s Leadership Program at the Great Falls Library …
Donna Brazile, author, political correspondent and former Democratic presidential campaign manager, speaks at the Great …
From left, Donna Brazile and Del. Barbara Comstock (R-34) speak to young women at the …
Donna Brazile, political correspondent and author, speaks at Del. Barbara Comstock’s (R-34) Young Women’s Leadership …
From left, Melissa Silva, Simon Bechara and Ann Trowbridge of Salon Daniel. The three spent …
Melissa Silva of Salon Daniel gives a back-to-school haircut to a client of Share Wednesday, …
From left, Share volunteers Jack Buttarazzi and Lizzie Gidley sort donated school supplies for Share …
Anne Augusterfer of the Virginia Cooperative Extension explains the importance of breakfast to clients of …
Employees of the new Walmart in Tysons Corner celebrate their grand opening Wednesday, Aug. 14. …
Alex Barron, regional general manager of Walmart, presents employees of the new location in Tysons …
The Walmart in the Tysons West building officially opened Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Local officials and Walmart employees cut the ribbon on the new urban style Walmart at …
Chelsea Bryan and Kate Jarosik of The Post playing at Northside Social's open mic on …
The Post plays at Jammin Java Wednesday, Aug. 28, with the Jason Brown Band. The …
Alexandria city government signs are misleading, suggesting that raw sewage is dumped into Hunting Creek …
The outfall next to the Residence Inn on Duke Street overflows after about 0.16 inches …
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Tre’Ron Brooks, center, will be a physical presence in the middle of the Mount Vernon …
Carlton Griffith broke the Mount Vernon single-season rushing record last season with 1,671 yards on …
Peter O. Knetemann, right, receives a pin from outgoing president Raymond Petniunas after being sworn …
Junior Darius Holland has a chance to start at quarterback for T.C. Williams.
Senior linebacker Malik Carney is committed to the University of North Carolina.
A box at Becky’s Pet Care in Alexandria for the National Association of Professional Pet …
Historic St. Mary of Sorrows Catholic Church, which commemorated the 150th anniversary of the American …
Children watch with excitement as Safari Bingo displays her dog’s dancing skills at Burke Centre …
More than 300 runners—and walkers—participated in last year’s PVI Runfest.
During the grand opening celebration of the Stacy C. Sherwood Center in 2011, Michael McCarty, …
Geraldine Sherwood was surrounded by dignitaries during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the grand opening celebration …
Geraldine Sherwood, avid City of Fairfax arts supporter and community center visionary, died Aug. 5.
Stefania Sita of Clifton and Lisa Opie of Williamsburg join forces against bullying.
Safari Bingo creates a gigantic bubble around the head of a librarian at a children’s …
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Junior receiver AJ Alexander is one of Lake Braddock’s top pass-catching threats.
Lake Braddock quarterback Caleb Henderson is committed to the University of North Carolina.
The Lake Braddock offense works during practice.
Ken and Patricia Smalls prepare vegan lemon cookies.
Chef Kathleen Linton cuts fresh lemon zest.
Artichoke and tomato bisque.
(From left): Terry Holman, chef Kathleen Linton and Catherine Boyd, all of Lorton, discuss Old …
Patricia Smalls of Lorton confers with chef Kathleen Linton of Lorton about her artichoke and …
Lynn Boyd of Manassas shows off stuffed zucchini boats with leaks, onions, tomatoes, garlic, toasted …
(From left): Chef Kathleen Linton teaches vegan cooking to Ken and Patricia Smalls, Lynn Boyd, …
Terry Holman of Lorton gets ready to sample the vegan dishes she learned to prepare …
Area residents shared their artistic talent through sidewalk chalk.
The overcast skies did not deter children and adults from enthusiastic participation in the National …
Police officers from the Franconia District Station and firefighters from the Lorton Fire Station gave …
The Amazing Gospel Souls provided live music.
More than 300 people and dozens of families enjoyed the second National Night Out Celebration …
Diana LeGrand, violinist
Devree Lewis, cellist
Jason Solounais, pianist
A young boy grins while his mother experiments with the blubber glove.
Two young boys write postcards to Antarctica. The cards will be mailed back to their …
A brother and sister grin from penguin cut-outs at Richard Byrd Library’s 55th Anniversary Celebration.
Del. Vivian Watts (D-39) and Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee), attendees of Guy Guthridge’s talk at …
New Hunt Valley Principal David Fee with Summer SACC students (from left): Tina Lopez, Steven …
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Visitors gather around the Iwo Jima Memorial on Tuesday evening, Aug. 6, to the watch …
Visitors can sample fresh crab meat, crab cakes and specialty crab dips from the Shells …
Christina Martin watches live bees form honey cones in a glass display at the Coulter …
Visitors sample fresh slices of yellow peaches as they walked by Toigo Orchards.
Mariya Shurpach feeds her son a yellow peach slice from the Toigo Orchards farmestand.
Mariya Shurpach picks out ripe yellow peaches with her family at the Toigo Orchards farmstand.
Sandy Lombardi places fresh tomatoes at the Kuhn Orchards farmstand.
The Crystal City Farmers Market, now located at 251 S. 18th and Bell streets, offers …
MJ Stewart is committed to play cornerback at the University of North Carolina.
The Patriots work on offense during practice.
Yorktown linemen go through a sled drill at practice.
Chris Gaida with a GPS unit.
Dave Prebeck, NOVAGO leader.
Family searches for a cache.
A variety of cache containers.
Helen Wirka and Susan Hellman of Carlyle House smile because they know where to find …
Chanda Causer and her daughter Nylah Brown glide down a gigantic slide at the 2013 …
Kaitlyn gets her face painted by Chantell Denney at the 2013 Arlington County Fair.
Neighborhood children gather inside and around Offficer Richard Kelly’s police car as he gives a …
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Virginia Hospital Center is the 2013 winner of the Truven Health Analytics Top 100 Hospitals …
The Oakton football team opens its season against T.C. Williams on Aug. 30.
Langley quarterbacks and receivers participate in a drill during practice.
Langley offensive linemen participate in a blocking drill during practice.
Andrew Pendergrass, branch manager of the Reston Regional Library, one of the busiest libraries in …
Erhu players with the Shanghai Yangpu Youth Palace student troupe perform at Reston Town Center …
Members of the Shanghai Yangpu Youth Palace student troupe perform at the Reston Town Center …
Shangfeng Xin performs with the Shanghai Yangpu Youth Palace student troupe at Reston Town Center …
The Shanghai Yangpu Youth Palace student troupe performs at Reston Town Center Saturday, Aug. 10.
Isabel Robles of Reston, a student at the Classical Ballet Theatre in Herndon, has been …
Dennis Holste has been named the Town of Herndon’s first economic development manager.
Town councilman Dave Kirby (left), Herndon Chief of Police Maggie DeBoard, and residents of Calhoun …
From left—Herndon Police Chief Maggie DeBoard, Wendy Booma, Jasmine Faubert and Herndon Police Officer Denise …
From left—Wendy Booma and Jasmine Faubert, officers of the Herndon Optimist Club at Haley Smith …
Stanton Park in Herndon was one of the locations where police officers and locals gathered …
Signs were hung to celebrate Aug. 6, Herndon National Night Out.
Isabel Robles of Reston, a student at the Classical Ballet Theatre in Herndon, will spend …
Isabel Robles of Reston, a student at the Classical Ballet Theatre in Herndon, performs “The …
ArtSpace Director Dale McGrath poses next to one of the paintings by artist Duy Lam.
Duy Lam's daughters, (from left), Anh, Lan and Phuong at ArtSpace Herndon.
Mercia Hobson, vice president of the Board of Directors for the Herndon Foundation for the …
Mayor Lisa Merkel listens as Duy Lam discusses his artistic approach in painting at the …
Artist Duy Lam at ArtSpace Herndon. The exhibit continues until Sept. 1.
Members of the Dulles Regional Chamber Board of Directors listen as Democratic gubernatorial candidate Terry …
Daniel Raphael and Rachel Gart
Reston Regional Library Branch Manager Andrew Pendergrass heads the busiest library branch in the county. …
Ivanka Atanasova, sitting behind the information desk, answers customer questions at the Reston Regional Library, …
The Reston Regional Library was filled with library patrons on Monday afternoon, Aug. 12. The …
The Reston Regional Library, one of the busiest libraries in the Fairfax County Public Library …
Egyptian captain Radames (Roberto Rivera) is welcomed home as a hero.
Nubian slave Mereb (Neal Going) pleads with the Nubian princess (Sarah Chapin) not to give …
In vintage musical Elton John-style, evil Zoser (Josh Willis-Jones) reminds his son Radames (Roberto Rivera), …
The cast and ensemble of the Vienna Youth Players’ “Aida.”
Before Egyptian princess Amneris (Christine Foerster) recognizes the self-absorbed life she has lived, she sings—about …
Egyptian captain Radames (Roberto Rivera), although betrothed to the pharaoh’s daughter, is taken in by …
Matthew Schmitz and Megan Taylor
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Police Det. Mike Deane advises residents, “Monitor your bank statements.”
Police investigator Tom Polhemus discusses the perils of identity fraud.
Molly Jane McClelland, an 11th grader from Alexandria, participated in one of the TPE camps …
Evelyn Leggett, Ben Stein-Lubrano, Rebecca Mazer and Grace Housman in TPE’s production of “Much Ado …
Cast and crew of the Traveling Players Middle School Ensemble Henry Hoagland, assistant director, Patrick …
Capitol Squares will perform at the Great Falls Senior Center event on Sept. 10 at …
Gunston Hall in Lorton was the home of George Mason, one of the nation’s founding …
The Claude Moore Colonial Farm, in McLean, is the only National Park run by a …
The historic Trummers on Main Street in Clifton.
Children participate in a pie-eating contest at last year’s Old Firehouse Teen Center Block Party. …
Sofia Najjar, 8, and her mother, Lama, create spin art t-shirts at the annual Block …
From left, Sarah Schallern, Darrick Speller and Jimmy Reed serve as judges in last year’s …
From left, Great Falls dance students Sydney Parks and Dylan Murphy pose for a painting …
Artist Jill Banks paints, from left, Sydney Parks and Dylan Murphy, students from the School …
Artist Jill Banks hosts a painting demonstration at the Great Falls Library Saturday, Aug. 10.
From left, dancers Sydney Parks and Dylan Murphy pose for a painting at the Great …
From left, Allynn Walker-Bey and Brandon Showell, members of 4Shore, perform at the Old Firehouse …
The location of the gas tanks at the former Great Falls Exxon station, where gasoline …
The potable well at the former Great Falls Exxon station has tested positive for MTBE, …
One of the most popular homework spaces, say designers is a kitchen island like the …
Evelyn Nicely of Nicely Done Kitchens says islands with casual seating, such as the one …
Kitchens, such as this one in Fairfax Station which was designed by Nicely Done Kitchens, …
Lisa Magee of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. says upright seating, like the desk chair in this …
Debbie Weiner of Designing Solutions created the homework space in this Potomac, Md., home. Good …
An under-the-staircase nook, designed by Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. for a McLean home creates a quiet …
Dawn Parker designed a traditional “eagle-head” trellis to help tie a Georgian-style home to its …
Since a pitched roof would have compromised a view from a second floor window, Dawn …
Bringing the outdoors inside: a light-filled sunroom boasting views in all directions opens to a …
The sunroom/deck solution to this Oak Hill remodel exits to the wooded setting from two …
The vinyl railing posts are equipped with low voltage deck lighting.
Aluminum balusters, Trex decking and vinyl-clad posts resulted in a nearly maintenance-free deck that perfectly …
Although the wooded setting was always a key feature of this custom designed home, the …
Eric Cox and his wife Gina Richard are awarded Lord and Lady Fairfax for the …
Will helps Alika and Armer set up the mast in their sunfish before setting out …
Instructor Sam Fleuchaus reintroduces the sailing campers to the “Points of Sail” before letting them …
Joseph Hensley Park was developed in part with federal money from the Land and Water …
Nicholas Beltrante
1812 N. Moore St., Rosslyn
Election Day is Nov. 5.
Greg Brotemarkle is the new principal of Terra Centre Elementary School in Burke.
“Guggenheim,” photograph, by Stephen Gawarecki, won the 2012 Vienna Arts Society’s annual exhibition. This year’s …
Justin Hampton (1), a 2013 South County High School graduate, will play basketball for Christopher …
Bill Jones, a resident of Canterbury Square since 1966, grills hamburgers during National Night Out.
Sheriff’s Department representatives gather for a photo during National Night Out. Pictured are Chief Wendy …
Mallory Lawhorne with her uncle, Sheriff’s Deputy Ron Lawhorne.
Del. Rob Krupicka (D-45) talks with National Night Out attendees at the Mount Vernon Recreation …
Lt. Melissa Josiah deputizes Sol Griffith, 3, with a Sheriff’s Department sticker badge.
Deputy Kevin Truesdale, Sgt. Mike Neebe and Deputy Joseph Runquist at the Canterbury Square celebration …
Capt. Doug Schuler with daughter Amanda at the Del Ray Citizens Association festivities.
Lucia Addington, 2, gets her face painted by Barbara Scheeler at the West Old Town …
Michael Olson, 2, shows off his new fire hat.
Police Chief Earl Cook and 17-year-old Nia Eskridge during National Night Out.
APD officer Steve Escobar and K-9 Gracie visit with Roberto Ortiz, 11, Eduardo Rivas, 12, …
Lt. Brian de Souza shows 2-year-old Andrew Devlin and his mother Anastasia the controls of …
Firefighter Tom Robinson gives Michael Olson, 2, a look inside an AFD fire truck during …
Dylan Swetman
The coaches at the Washington Redskins High School Coaches Clinic, along with Redskins QB Robert …
hannon Wilkinson, walking through the village with some of the little children to hand out …
"This sweet boy never told me his name. But he saw me, and sat on …
Justin Pierson, Sarah Robbins, Shannon Wilkinson, Rachel Haynes, Missy Foor, Amanda Lewis. (“We rode in …
From left, Sarah Robbins, Shannon Wilkinson, Grandma Dot, Justin Pierson, Missy Foor. Grandma Dot is …
The group pictured is Troop D438 based out of McLean and Fairfax Station. From left …
The stage at the 2013 National Jamboree from the point of view of 15-year-old Boy …
Kathy Puglisi of Springfield at the seminar.
Pauline Letich, director, The Women’s Business Center of Northern Virginia.
Leona Charles, CEO of SPC Business Consulting and Kathy Wheeler of Lorton, president and CEO …
Karlene Sinclair-Robinson of the Business Finance Center and Thomas Ntuk of State Farm Insurance.
Juli Monroe, author of The Enthusiastic Networker—Growing a Successful Business, spoke at the Networking Breakfast …
Nakya Fenderson in rehearsal.
Dance rehearsal by "Fame" small ensemble.
Cast portrait.
From left—Truc Bui, Nicole Bain, Katherine Knight and Jenny Hwang.
Displaying backpacks and calculators are (from left): Lisa Whetzel, executive director of Our Daily Bread, …
Families and their au pairs gather at Yolly Molly Café to support Kids First Foundation.
McGruff, the crime fighting canine, stands firm as he joins forces with Fairfax County police …
McGruff, the crime fighting canine, prepares for the 30th anniversary of National Night Out in …
Mauro Vargas, 7, tells Officer Ron Manzo of the West Springfield Police Department that he …
Braddock School Board representative Megan McLaughlin and longtime Stone Haven resident Charlie Dane chat during …
George Mason University provided an information table during Middleridge’s annual NNO bash, one of the …
Chef Phil Davis supervises Braddock Supervisor John Cook as he flips burgers during Bonnie Brae’s …
Gigi Lucero (left) and her big sister Cecilia, 4 (right), got tattoos during Middleridge’s National …
Millie Singh, owner of Tangles Hair Salon and Spa and a hair and makeup artist, …
Alexandria city courthouse
Craig Patterson
Fairfax County Local Childcare Coordinators Dariece Rau, Kimberly Nelson, Christine Bodziak, Shawna Levins, Cinzia Putzeys …
Eve Capps’ 90th birthday party was held at the home of Susan and Scott Oswald …
Members of the Computer Clubhouse at Gum Springs Community Center (from left): Jude Adekurah, Christopher …
Matavin Williams, 15, of Spring Gardens with Jyll Turner, Computer Clubhouse director, at NASA Space …
Ziegler
Thompson
Alexis Sargent
Supporters of Reston Interfaith participate walk the trails of Reston to help the homeless in …
Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) and other members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors recognized …
A small cannonball.
Civil War-era Minié balls, a type of soft lead bullet.
A photo of John W. Bates in his Union army uniform.
A letter sent to Bates from Nancie Harrington, whom he would marry after the war.
A map of the various forts throughout present-day Arlington County and Alexandria. John W. Bates …
From left, Jennifer Boysko, Jimmy Cirrito, Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel and Kelsey Cirrito at the …
Golfers complete a hole during the annual golf tournament to benefit the Council for the …
Bob Hammann attempts to make a putt challenge during the annual Jimmy’s Old Town Tavern …
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors hosted a pubic hearing Tuesday, July 30 on the …
The Cornerstones, formerly Reston Interfaith, board unveils their new name and logo, which became official …
A.J. Smith and his band perform at Jammin’ Java Sunday, Aug. 4.
Singer-songwriter A.J. Smith headlines a show Sunday, Aug. 4 at Jammin’ Java in Vienna.
Singer-songwriter A.J. Smith performs with his band at Jammin’ Java Sunday, Aug. 4. Smith is …
A.J. Smith, an NYU student and Herndon native, plays violin while headlining a show at …
A.J. Smith, native of Herndon, performs at Jammin’ Java Sunday, Aug. 4.
Brock Larson
Johnny Cole
One of the most popular games was the old-fashioned potato sack race.
Students at the Camp Hutchison Fair chose their activities using “Hutch Bucks,” which were awarded …
Great Falls native Patrick Drohan performs with Atlas Road Crew Sunday, Aug. 4, as part …
Great Falls native Patrick Drohan performs with his band Atlas Road Crew at the Great …
Amy Jenkins with her rabbit Honeysuckle, winner of the Best in Show Rabbit for the …
Lenah Nguyen, 4-H extension agent, helps coordinate 4-H operations in Fairfax County.
Gracie Meade, first place winner in the 4-H competition for Honey Bees and other Apiary …
Yvonne Johnson, manager of the Frying Pan Farm Park in Herndon.
Rachel Stephenson from Chantilly was crowned Queen of the 4-H Fair.
The Fairfax County 4-H Fair concludes with a parade of champions, recognizing those who have …
Connor Tweddle of Vienna, King of the Fairfax County 4-H Fair and member of the …
Abby Peach does a demonstration run with her dog Riley on the dog agility course …
Becky Randolph of Fairfax, member of the Krazy for K9s 4-H Dog Training Club adjusts …
Katherine Knight of Fairfax, president of the 4-H Fair Board and member of the Fairfax …
Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) cuts the ribbon and opens the 65th Fairfax County 4-H …
Alina Ampeh of Oakton shows her horse Maia, a pony of the Americas, during the …
Michaela Giggick, a member of the 4-H Hoofers and Heifers Club that meets at Frying …
Sammy Thompson and his Chihuahua-mix Chuck, of Vienna, dress up in traditional Chihuahuan costumes as …
The bond between handler and dog is clear as Lia Peach and her dog Tag …
Elizabeth Mouzavires of Oak Hill rides in the Exceptional Rider class of the Fairfax County …
Susan Keselenko Coll
Centreville Presbyterian Church Pastor Rob Bromhead reads with rising second-grader Carlos Quintanilla.
These children select books to read with help from their mom.
Rising second-grader Richard Xiong reads the colorful book, “Eating the Alphabet,” with his mom Helen.
Evelyn Gonzalez, a London Towne rising third-grader, selects a book from the table.
Rising second-grader Iman Asim reads “The Adventures of Amelia Bedelia” with CPC volunteer Darlynne Gendreau.
Jason Saitta at Loudoun YouthFest in June in Brambleton, Va.
Jason Saitta performing at Jammin’ Java in Vienna.
Jason Saitta and his band covering Cheap Trick’s song, “Surrender.”
Chantilly’s Jason Saitta sings at the Loudoun YouthFest.
Jason Saitta singing with his band, That’s What She Said, as an opening act for …
Jason Saitta
Posing with the handmade garden boxes are (back row, from left) Roberto Fernández and Nathan …
Don't expect to see political signs in the medians of Fairfax County this election season. …
The Oehlers, Queens, Shannons, Pickards and Rices all participated in a fundraiser for the Animal …
Inside the Athenaeum gallery, guests can view portraits titled the "Dog Days Show" by artist …
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria hosted a Dogs Day adoption event at the Athenaeum …
Victoria King enjoys the festivities of Tavern Day.
Dancing master-caller Corky Palmer teaches visitors how to dance like George Washington.
Malu Polansla fans her face during a 17th century dance lesson.
Gema Gonzauz smiles as she learns a dance step.
Margaret Morgan and Gema Gonzauz clap their hands as they participate in a 17th century …
Dean Howarte demonstrates pneumatics — the study of air in the 1700s.
Visitors dress up in their best period clothing as they participate in a free dance …
Inside the gift-shop, visitors can purchase stone ground corn mill, grits, pancake mix (below) and …
Corn mill.
Inside the gristmill, visitors learn how to process corn into grain products such as corn …
The George Washington Distillery and Gristmill is now open until Oct.1. Donald Garlock welcomes visitors …
Local pop, rock and blues artist Levi Stephens performs on the plaza stage as guests …
Emily Levey performs in the lobby inside Signature Theatre.
Singer Nadia Harika
Co-founder of the ‘90s alternative country quintet BR549 Chuck Mead returns to Signature Theater with …
Tiffany and Andy Porter feed their daughter Ruby a snow cone outside the theater.
Irene Lee enjoys a snow cone as she plays with her brother during Signature Theatre …
Ben and Zoey Reese laugh as they dance hand in hand during a live gypsy …
Mironda Naser eats cotton candy as she plays with her balloon during the festivities.
The audience applauds as Cody Balm performs during the Signature Idol competition inside Signature Theatre …
Blake Hopkins sings feeling good by Nina Simone during the annual Signature Idol competition at …
Alina Ampeh of Oakton with horse Maia displays the first place ribbon she just won …
Atlas Road Crew performs at the Great Falls Village Green Sunday, Aug. 4.
Atlas Road Crew, featuring Great Falls native Patrick Drohan, performs at the weekly Concert on …
Everyone is ready and waiting for the first bell at Mount Vernon Community School.
Yellow school buses on the roads signal the end of summer vacation for many students.
A sure sign that some Alexandria schools are back in session. Flashing lights reminding everyone …
The Matney family take a last back-to-school photo before the bell rings and everyone goes …
Jamie Ramirez and her children Kayle and Dennis were among the many families eagerly waiting …
One of Mount Vernon's teachers directs traffic at the school's entrance.
The rain held off and families gathered outside the school doors, waiting for the bell …
Mary Brown, the crossing guard, at her post, helps the students get to their first …
The Matney family, toting bags of new school supplies, waits to cross the street.
From left, Max Becker and Patrick Drohan of Atlas Road Crew perform at the Great …
Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-26)
Sen. Mark Herring (D-33)
The building at 1820 Dolley Madison Boulevard will be demolished and commuter parking spaces will …
The current parking lot adjacent to the McLean Silver Line Metrorail station will be expanded …
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors approved an interim commuter parking lot for the McLean …
Captain II Willie Bailey, aide to the asst. chief of personnel services, Fairfax County Fire …
Rip Sullivan, pictured here speaking at a McLean Community Foundation event, has been named Dranesville …
“Restorative Recipes: A Mindful Path to the Essential You,” written by Reston-based nutritionist Teri Cochrane …
Teri Cochrane
Madeleine, Teri, Doug and William Chochrane. When Teri Cochrane’s children were young, doctors told her …
In addition to the wiffle ball tournament, the event features a Kids’ World for children …
Troop 1978 took a four-day bicycle tour of the C&O Canal from Cumberland, Md., to …
MPAartfest Director Amy Swaak explains the layout of MPAartfest to be held on Oct. 6 …
A group of MPAartfest artists stroll through McLean Central Park as part of their MPAartfest …
Christina Lobbin at the piano
Anna Grace Shepherd performed "Belle, the Bashful Butterfly."
Shannon O'Kane played "The Fuzzy Worm."
Catherine Kruse stands by her flower garden. She and her sister Meg played a duet …
Han Lin played "The Cricket and the Bullfrog."
Oksana Vickers performed "The Swan" by Camille Saint Saens.
Renata Yearout played "The Bunny With No Name."
From left: Evie Franco, Will Franco, Katya Yearout, Renata Yearout, instructor Mary Jane Cogan, Ella …
From left—Grace Kugler, Mary Kugler, Emmy Sobich, Lily Shepherd, instructor Mary Jane Cogan, Sanjana Razzaque, …
John Glass and daughters Alexandra, 5, and Victoria, 2, cite Clemynjontri Park as their favorite …
Sisters Charlotte, 8, and Scarlet Steuble, 7, enjoy one of Clemynjontri Park’s many amusements on …
Lev Goreva, 2, plays with his mother Yulia in Clemynjontri Park on Sunday, Aug. 4.
Peter Muend and son Lukas stay active in Lewinsville Park on Saturday, Aug. 3.
McLean’s Brittany Howell gets ready to play basketball with her sons Xavier and Oliver at …
Dean Berman of McLean and his dog Penny stroll down McLean Central Park’s trails on …
Linda Mattingly of McLean walks her dog Daisy through McLean Central Park on Saturday, Aug. …
Soulful folk-rock band The Post headlines with indie gospel singer/songwriter Jason Brown and his band …
“Simmer Bay,” by Ted Ramsey, watercolor, is one of the artist’s works in the Joyian …
Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell has restored voting rights to more felons than any other governor …
Joseph Hensley Park was originally developed in the late 1970s as part of Cameron Park. …
The New Old-Time String Band with Andrew Acosta in center.
Andrew Acosta
Judge John Forrest Dillon
Enjoying National Night Out in Sully Station II in August 2011 are (front row, from …
Lt. Col. Edwin C. Roessler Jr.
Jo Moury, “Dove of Peace.”
Susan Walen, “Friends: May our Children do Better than We Did.”
Martha Tabis, “Connected.”
“Broken Promises,” by Merrilee Tieche, whose husband and daughter both died.
Wendy Butler Berns promotes natural-resource preservation in “Can We Keep it Together?”
Linda K. Bell’s “Life is Change” was one of 231 quilts displayed in the biennial …
Angela Maves, “Elementals – Earth Spirits.”
Christine Somerset, “Crossroads.”
Marianne Hendrickse, “Family Circle Celebrations.”
Ann Turley, “Consider the Lilies.”
Centreville’s Emily Gore spends some time reading the Scriptures during a break.
The participants set up their own shelters, built fires and cooked their own food.
Square dancing brought welcome entertainment after a long day, just as in the original camps. …
Doug and Becky Carpenter, a Centreville "Ma and Pa."
One of the most grueling parts of the trek was the "women's pull,” which re-created …
The youth pulled their handcarts without adult help, while the “Ma’s and Pa’s” supervised.
The trek participants were grouped into “family” units, with each assigned a “Ma and Pa.” …
Mari Lou Livingood, executive director of Alexandria Seaport Foundation, watches the apprentices receive their certificates.
Apprentice graduate Anthony Ness stands in front of one of several original pieces he has …
Former Executive Director Kent S. Barnekov smiles as he accepts a hand-crafted wood chair made …
Families and friends celebrate as apprentice of 10 months Nashell Dennis , apprentice of 4 …
Buzzie Harris and his wife Nancy on their wedding day, Feb. 27, 1960.
Buzzie Harris, along with his wife Nancy, was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
Buzzie and Nancy Harris were married for 53 years.
Claude “Buzzie” Harris
