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John Vrana, president of the Burke Historical Society.
An artist's rendering of Marshall's Store in Burke.
An artist's rendering of Carson's Trading Post in Burke.
Mrs. Claus reads "The Night Before Christmas" to children during Breakfast With Santa at Maggiano's …
About 60 people attended Breakfast With Santa at Maggiano's Little Italy in Springfield Town Center.
Faith, Melina, and Moe Hamdan, Jaida and Alex Garcia, and Sadie Garrett of Springfield with …
Virginia Chamber Orchestra Music Director David Grandis
Clarence Tong, Alexandria Democratic Committee chair
13-03-26 Celtic Nights
White Tree
Evan Rosenstock
2013 Attendees of 'Of Wine & Words'
McLean Community Center will host Spring Fest, a spring-themed event for young children, from 10 …
Reston, Herndon, Great Falls and McLean reporter Ken Moore, of Potomac, with his 14-year-old tabby …
Nelson Greene Sr., shown in 2013, died Nov. 13 at the age of 100.
Nelson Greene Sr., his son Nelson Jr. and granddaughter Nina were honored at the 2013 …
Vanessa Spiller
Dylan Staniszewski, Class of 2013, presents her photographs at Oakton High School's 2013 Exhibition of …
Joan Brady to Dontae: “You can do anything you set your mind to!”
Hospice Caring Volunteer Leslie Libby who leads Good Grief Clubs at schools in Montgomery County.
Joan Brady with her beagles Fred and Hank.
Lynne Garvey-Hodge of Clifton continued her role as suffragist Mrs. Robert Walker at the Lorton …
This kitchen by Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. was built with open shelving that offers extra storage …
Abby Rendle and the South Lakes girls’ basketball team reached the state tournament in 2013.
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Gin Dance Company dancers in "Dear Mr. Cooper," (front) Kaitlin Madzelan and (rear) Therese Gahl.
Cut-up tree trunks by the side of the road.
Alexandria-based Barkley Square “barkery” creates pawti fours, the company’s twist on a traditional petit four, …
Chris Krese, along with son, Chip and daughter, Elle get “grilled by the press” during …
Evan Rosenstock and his mother, Susan Rosenstock.
The work of photographer Gordana Gerskovic
Nick Fields
“Dawn” by Lori Green, one of Catherine Hillis’ watercolor students, whose work will be featured …
K-9 Officer Marshal Thielen lets children pet his dog, Cody, at a recent meeting of …
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA K-9 Officer Matthew Kunstel talks about his job while his partner, Max, …
‘People, Places, and Things’ Michael Shibley presents a collection of his original watercolors and oils …
Jennifer Howe Winters and her daughter Emma at Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, Fla. in March. …
Sophia Maravell
This osprey nest can be viewed on live video.
Kay Kinsey
Mitchell Goldberg
Students who received honors in the state competition are, from left, Arsh Siddiqui, Vishnudev Jeyaraj, …
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Three sixth grade students impersonating Stonewall Jackson, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.
Aracely Cifuentes
Martey
PIPER (Dog)- F, 1 year old, 27 lbs., spayed, Shiba mix - Endearingly lop-eared Piper …
Rachel Thai-Larson
SSSAS junior Anii Chams-Eddine guides a Lower School student on playing the violin.
Esperonto Bean leads SSSAS second grade students in a session on hip hop dancing.
Neal Bailey Harper leads SSSAS junior kindergarten students in a session on musical exploration.
Unofficial Mayor of the Scotland community, Bette Thompson.
George Leventhal, County Council
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett
Nahum Girmatison (age 11), Belin Girmatison (age 8), and Moses Girmatison (age 8) watch the …
David Dise, Director of Department of General Services
Gabriel Albornoz, Dirctor of Montgomery County Recreation
Nancy Floreen, County Council
Groundbreaking
Groundbreaking: Nancy Floreen, Ike Leggett, Bette Thompson, and helper Belin Girmatison. George Leventhal watches.
Betty Nilson pours out water and beverages for the diners in the tearoom.
Christopher D’Angelo rinses the luncheon dishes before adding them to the dishwasher.
Jackie Eisenhardt mixes up more greens for the luncheon plates.
Frances Vass waits to pick up a table order.
The Woodlawn salad is ready to be served.
Kitchen manager Mimi Barnaby prepares a Woodlawn salad.
Kay McQuie volunteered as cashier on Friday afternoon.
Pre-schoolers participate in the Child and Family Network Centers' Super Science Saturday March 14 at …
Participants of the Child and Family Network Centers' Super Science Saturday watch as a volcano …
Dr. Roderic Brame and his wife Rachel pose for a photo outside of St. Elmo’s …
Phoebe, Mein, Olivia and Claire tour the parking lot with gift balloons during the grand …
Bobbie Sue hands out balloons to the children attending the grand opening event.
Visitors and guests take a first look and the thousands of items in the new …
Friends and neighbors crowd the street and the sidewalks for the opening of the new …
The ribbon cutting at the new Del Ray Variety Store on East Custis Avenue.
Del Ray Variety Shop co-owner Erik Dorn has a laugh with Bryan Porter and Sheriff …
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, Councilwoman Del Pepper, Del Ray Variety Shop co-owner Erik Dorn, U.S. Rep. …
Sunna and Ray Mahmood, Mayor Bill Euille and Del Ray Variety Store owners Jennifer and …
From left are Gregory and Emily Zetts, John Yacek, Lorenzo Goode, Rockie Akhavan, Matthew Ratliff …
PFC Rockie Akhavan’s smashed cruiser.
PFC Rockie Akhavan (on left) receives a “Saved by the Belt” certificate from Lt. Rich …
The Akhavan family, (from left) Juliana, Andrew, Rockie and Beverly.
PFC Rockie Akhavan and his crushed cruiser.
From left, with hats, are State Troopers John Yacek, Lorenzo Goode and Matthew Ratliff with …
Lt. Rich Morvillo gives certificates to Gregory and Emily Zetts.
Lt. Rich Morvillo gives Stacey Hawkins a Citizen Recognition certificate.
Kyle Nemeroff
Nick Fields is the leader of the Bullis defense.
Bullis’ Mitchell Goldberg scored five goals against Coronado on March 30.
Winston at the Potomac Horse Center Dressage Schooling Show and Combined Test on Friday, March …
Yorktown head coach Greg Beer said freshman goalkeeper Mason Pollack, left, played his best game …
Yorktown senior Joe Crawford scored three goals against Madison on March 28.
Hoppy Easter This towering Easter bunny has appeared in the Village every Easter since 1978. …
Alexandra Arata, Martha Spak, Sandra Ullman, Robin Gross, Margie Ingram and Meredith Morris will show …
Volunteers, elected officials and representatives from area organizations attended a community debrief on March 4 …
Laura Andruski plays Mrs. Bradman
David Gross plays Dr. Bradman
Caity Brown plays Edith (a maid)
Leah Mazade plays Madame Arcati
Charlene Sloan plays Ruth
Mike Fisher plays Charles
Annette Kalicki plays Elvira
Scene from Blithe Spirit: Charles (Mike Fisher), Edith (Caity Brown), and Madame Arcati (Leah Mazade) …
Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Alejandro Mayorkas presented Tsehaye Teferra with the …
Fifty immigrants stand and recite the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.
Family and friends fill the aisles trying to capture the ceremony on their phones, cameras …
Charles Francis Keutcha of Cameroon shows General Washington (Dean Malissa) his Naturalization Certificate.
General George Washington portrayed by Dean Malissa speaks to the 50 new citizens and their …
Area dental care professionals donated their time and expertise to provide free services to those …
A total of 844 low-income and uninsured patients received dental care during the Northern Virginia …
That Time of Year Junior Girl Scouts from Potomac Elementary School set up shop and …
They’re Back Early spring flowers in Potomac include daffodils of various sizes and helibores (Lenten …
Book Sale Paul Wang stopped at the library’s used book sale on Saturday.
Pauline Chan at the Potomac Library’s used book sale on March 9. All proceeds benefit …
Giving Blood Staff and members of the Mount Vernon Athletic Club participated in a blood …
Sales representatves from Bath Guys set up a demonstration and provided information on bath remodeling …
Merrifield Garden Center landscape designer Risa Abraham answers questions about spring plantings. Abraham noted that …
Sam Ankerbrandt of Long Fence & Home displays a “Long Window” at the expo.
Kayla Mullins displays cabinet refacing options available at American Cabinet Refacers located in Fairfax Station. …
Aderyn Michelle from Community Forklift, a nonprofit thrift store for home improvements and architectural salvage …
Phillip and Portia volunteered to operate the bingo game.
Christina Maffeo, 12 years old, plays three bingo boards at one time.
Octavio (10 years old) and Catalina (11 years old) Scriven hold hands with their new …
Eric Yao, 7 years old, is making a background for a room termometer.
Isabella Greer, 8 years old, paints a soccer ball.
Ryan Binder, 9 years old
Linus Bao, 10 years old
Martin Weiss, 11 years old
A section of Route 1 in Dinwiddie County.
Elsa (Dog) - F, 6 years, 90 lbs, spayed, Boxer/Mastiff mix. Elsa is a gentle …
Chico (Dog) - M, 4 years, 17 lbs., neutered, Peke/ Shih Tzu mix. A lap …
Jasmine (Dog) F, 8 months, 50 lbs., spayed, Rottie/Boxer mix- Sweet Jasmine and her sister …
Lilly- F, 1 year, 40 lbs., spayed, Plott hound-mix. Lilly is still a puppy at …
Lucky Dog, Indeed Sheila McGee adopts her new pet Brewski during the Lucky Dog Rescue …
From left: Adam Stievater, Todd Stievater and Timothy Jacob with a trash bag after stream …
Community Volunteer Network volunteer Gedla Desta and Arlington County park ranger Casey Sutherland unearth a …
Nouf Alhenaky holds trash she collected around Four-Mile Run.
Bruce Caviness (left) and Casey Sutherland, Arlington Country park rangers supervise the Barcroft Park section …
Nico Domingueg finds a plastic plank in the middle of Four-Mile Run Stream.
Greg Slate, a member of Community Volunteer Network and Arlington resident, collects a bag full …
About 20 volunteers gather and clean up the Barcroft neighborhood section of Four-Mile Run on …
Ellery Reinholtz, 7, Avery Miller, 7, McKenzie Hibshman, 8, Erin Munson, 7, and Halle Reinholtz, …
A volunteer delivers another bag of rice to a table for assembly.
A wall of completed boxes grows as volunteers busy themselves at the tables. Each box …
Volunteers came from all over Northern Virginia to Abington Elementary School to help prepare 60,000 …
Each package is weighed before sealing.
Volunteers measure rice and lentils and add to the bags at the start of the …
9301 Sprinklewood Lane — $979,000
22 Beman Woods Court — $1,802,000
12107 Stoney Creek Road — $1,150,000
11624 Swains Lock Terrace — $1,015,000
11408 Falls Road — $1,150,000
10801 Hidden Trail Court — $1,225,000
The My Gym in Burke has had a makeover, thanks to new owners and newlyweds …
Tom and Michelle Dannan are newlyweds, Burke transplants, and now, owners of My Gym.
Voters at the Reston-Herndon Senior Center were able to form lines inside the center on …
Rocky Run Principal Matt Eline (in center) and some students stand by a mural in …
(From left) Sully District Station Asst. Cmdr. Rich Morvillo presents the Officer of the Month …
Founder Julie Sussman opens a present from the Social Change members during the anniversary celebration.
Jim McLain talks about school safety while police Capt. Ed O’Carroll (on right) listens.
Westfield High SRO Lou Muñoz gives advice to parents.
From left are Rocky Run’s MathCounts coach, Melanie Roller, with team members Dan and Joshua …
From left are Tara Sankner and BethAnn Telford before the start of the 1K event …
From left: Tara Sankner with fellow brain-cancer patient BethAnn Telford, Saturday morning, at the Rev3 …
Erin Costello
Josh Romero
Students from Jennifer Tauscher’s first grade at Saint Timothy Catholic School in Chantilly take a …
Each year 8th graders in the St. Timothy Catholic School National Junior Honor Society perform …
Northern Virginia Special Olympics Chairman Bill Ogletree and son Special Olympics Global Messenger Kevin Olgetree …
Carolyn Rohr, left, and Kaitlyn Ellis, both 10, show the eggs they found.
Tammy Sarkhosh and son Savion, 2 and a half, snuggle after the Easter egg hunt.
From left: Luke Gingrich, 6, brother Noah, 3, and their mom, Erin, find the treats …
Caesar Palacios and daughter Mia, 3 and a half, holding a chocolate Easter egg.
The Easter Bunny passes out some eggs.
The Easter Bunny waves hello to everyone.
Alice Hurley, 2, puts a pink egg in her bag.
Children race toward the Easter eggs at the start of the hunt.
Children place the brightly colored eggs in their bags.
Students dressed in folk costume depict their parents cultural origins.
Bagpiper Colin Agnew and drummer Beth Morga of the Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Pipes and …
Art teacher Denise Corcoran throws pots in the art room as part of the South …
Bonnie Calhoun playing the cello accompanies Mary Wilkerson in melodies from around the world.
Tajikistan was on display in the Asian exhibit.
Santiago Estela and Carlo Castro rehearse the Salsa before their performance.
Students representing Central and South American countries await their turn to appear on stage during …
Students were given passports to have stamped as they toured the different exhibits and performances …
Students and their families fill the gym to watch the performance of the Irish dancers …
Juliana Chen, the first woman to win the World Congress of Magic, is one of …
Brad Ross just finished his sixth year as the master illusionist in the world tour …
Toni Adams, a member of the Lyles-Crouch Grandparents Club, ties a blue ribbon to the …
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook ties a blue ribbon to the fence at Lyles-Crouch Traditional …
John Bordner and Del. Charniele Herring
Jack Clayton and Cindy Golubin
Gail Murphy Williams, Jean Voss and Vola Lawson
Lynwood Campbell and Harlene Clayton
The Donley, Greene and Swanson families gather for a photo with Janet Barnett and Greg …
The lights along King Street are scheduled to be turned off March 31.
Bishop Ireton junior Kendall Cunningham scored five goals against Paul VI on Tuesday.
3:21 p.m., March 25, Northridge garden.
The Easter Bunny (Brian Mahoney) tickles his ears as he prepares to announce the start …
Eggs were hidden amidst the flower that filled the tables at the garden center.
Young Adam finds is first colored egg in Saturday’s hunt at Eclectic Nature.
The Easter Bunny greets all of the visitors to the Easter Egg Hunt.
Parents and children wander through the garden center at Eclectic Nature hunting for Easter Eggs …
Participants model their upcycled fashions at the 2012 Earth Day Celebration at Ben Brenman Park. …
25th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m. …
Rebuilding Together Alexandria volunteers will participate in National Rebuilding Day on April 27 providing free …
The Mind, Heart, Vision exhibit opens at ArtSpace Herndon on Tuesday, April 9; the show …
Fort Hunt Little League Opening Day is April 6.
Austin, an autistic teenager (William Shipley), struggles to connect with his classmate Lily (Bonnie McClellan) …
(From left) Carolyn Rohr and Kaitlyn Ellis, both 10, proudly show the eggs they found …
Tammy Sarkhosh and son Savion, two-and-a-half, snuggle after the Easter egg hunt.
George Washington’s Gristmill and distillery opens for the season on Saturday April 30.
The Mount Vernon Farmer’s Markets opens for the season at 8 a.m. on May 1 …
George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate will be offering wagon ride tours around the estate Friday …
The American Horticulture Society will host their annual spring garden market on April 19 and …
25th Annual Potomac River Watershed Cleanup will take place on Saturday, April 6, 2013 9am …
(From left) are track coach Josef Tessema and Lee High junior Biruk Ergetie. They finished …
Josef Tessema, 24, of Springfield won the 5K in 15:08. He coaches distance running at …
And they’re off! Runners begin the Rev3 Run Rogue 5K race.
Manning the donation table for Tara Sankner and Accelerated Brain Cancer Cure are Billy Freesmeier …
(From left) are Roseann Doughtery and brain-cancer patients Anya Zvorsky and BethAnn Telford before the …
At the 1K starting line are brain cancer patients Tara Sankner (pink shirt) and BethAnn …
(From left) Tara Sankner poses with fellow brain-cancer patient BethAnn Telford of Fair Lakes Saturday …
Northern Virginia Special Olympics Chairman Bill Ogletree and son, Special Olympics Global Messenger Kevin Olgetree, …
State Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37)
The Nubian Benevolence Association sponsored the Muslim Women in STEM event. From left, Hossam Ahmed, …
From left—panelists Dr. Safiya Samman, Hazima Javaid, Sumara Baig, Amani Eisa, Tasneen Hussam and Sali …
Event organizer Hajjar Ahmed put together a panel of Muslim women from the sciences, technology, …
Mostly out of costume, the members of the West Springfield Dance team pose with their …
For 2013, the West Springfield Dance Team made a major shift from the dark and …
The NDA Nationals took place March 9 and 10 at the Hard Rock Live in …
Members of the West Springfield Dance Team perform “Old People” at the National Dance Alliance …
Two actors and a crew member test lighting while filming “Toy Soldier” on location in …
Director Nicole Rosen with Chris Brodbeck as Sam Gold and Theo Van Golen as his …
Child actor Chris Brodbeck as Sam Gold, playing with his special soldier. “Mentally he had …
(From left) Co-producer Jess Herbine, Director Nicole Rosen, a 2008 W.T. Woodson High School graduate, …
Matthew Burns is in the leading role of Figaro opposite his real-life wife Anne-Carolyn Bird, …
Robert Garza is in his first season as Robinson boys’ soccer coach.
Robinson senior Naveed Freshtvadi, right, scored a goal against Lake Braddock on March 22.
Lake Braddock senior Aaron Hollins chases down the ball near the sideline during a 3-1 …
Living Legends founder Nina Tisara with emcee John Porter
John Bordner with emcee John Porter
Honoree Joann Miller receives her award from Mayor Bill Euille and U.S. Rep. Jim Moran.
U.S. Rep. Jim Moran congratulates Rosa Byrd as Mayor Bill Euille looks on.
Honoree Willie Bailey and Carla Foster
Realtor Jen Walker places a bid during the silent auction.
U.S. Rep. Jim Moran and John Porter listen to remarks at the Living Legends reception.
Living Legends Willie Bailey and Joe Guiffre
James Dabney, Candia Hayes, Glen Hopkins, Tammy Mann and Councilman John Chapman
Ben Kellom, left, visits with WWII veteran and Living Legends nominee Bill McNamara.
U.S. Rep. Jim Moran with WWII veteran and Living Legends nominee Bill McNamara.
Living Legend David Martin with founder Nina Tisara.
Honoree Bill Rivers, right, poses for granddaughter Emily Milton, 8, along with Mac Slover and …
Honoree Lewis Stearman, center, is joined by his wife Mildred and family members at the …
Founder Nina Tisara, left, poses with the 2013 Living Legends of Alexandria at the March …
And they’re off: Runners begin the Rev3 Run Rogue 5K race.
At the 1K starting line for the Rev3 Run Rogue 5K and 1K, Saturday, March …
From left are Roseann Doughtery and brain-cancer patients Anya Zvorsky and BethAnn Telford before the …
Grace Ko, Greenbriar West.
Joaquin Patino, Brookxxfield Elementary, 4th grade.
Sarah Walowsky, Lees Corner Elementary, 3rd grade.
Megan Grimes, Chantilly junior.
Camila Gelabert, Chantilly junior.
Logan Javage, Chantilly senior, going to Skills USA States in photography.
Olivia Schmalz (left) and Sophia Pavlech, Poplar Tree, 4th grade.
Katelyn Myers, Poplar Tree Elementary, 3rd grade.
Morgyn Childs, Greenbriar East, 3rd grade.
Naol Andarge, Greenbriar East Elementary, 3rd grade.
Seon Woo Cho, Greenbriar West Elementary, 6th grade (bottom drawing).
Honoring Patriots In March, representatives of the Sons, Daughters and Children of the American Revolution …
Charlotte S. Drummond
‘Making A Difference’ Award Alexandria’s Commonwealth Republican Women’s Club turned out for the city’s Women’s …
With Rugby’s Support Alexandria Rugby, Inc. raised over $2000 for the Center for Alexandria’s Children …
Above are some of the West Potomac High School student winners from the Regional Science …
A group of high school friends volunteered with their parents to host the February and …
Education coordinator Krista Sofonia and intern Mellisha Bedminster attend a graduation ceremony for their students.
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, Pastor Louis Whiting, and Joseph Weeks of ORS Interactive congratulate Matthew Booker …
Community Clean-up Mount Vernon High School students recently participated in a newly formed community service …
Lieutenant Junior Grade Brittany Nicole Amerau and Lieutenant Junior Grade Christopher Paul Harris are engaged.
Mount Vernon Athletic Club General Manager Aaron Volbrecht with Tomoko Iwai, editor of Fitness Magazine …
Principal Thompson and student Ellis Barwell check out the newly opened Compass Rose.
The 2nd grade students made their own Compass Rose pictures. The artwork was spread out …
PTA parents of MacArthur Elementary School are the ones who painted the compass rose after …
Students walk around the Compass Rose. It's part of their 2nd grade curriculum.
Principal Deborah Thompson encourages the children to enter the newly opened area in their Learning …
MacArthur School Principal Deborah Thompson released the ribbon and officially opened the Compass Rose area …
The Compass Rose area was cordoned off by a gold ribbon.
MacArthur School staff, parents, and students await the moment when the school principal cuts the …
Members of the Mount Vernon Recreation Center perform “Twist and Shout” as part of the …
Vanessa Ferrufino dances a Bolivian Folkloric dance called Caporales.
Jennifer Song and Paul Lee perform popular Korean and American music.
Tania Rivera, Jocelin Ramos and their dance partners Christian Ramirez and Marko Ochoa danced to …
Jenny Su performed on the Gurzheng, a Chinese-style harp with 21 strings.
Gangnam Chickens: 6th graders Jack Tweddle and Nat Fletcher.
1st grader Isabel Angulo
Cotton Eyed Bros: 4th graders Joey Benucci, Bromley German, Andrew VanLahr, Jack Liskey, William Beamon …
School Shoe Rockers: Music teacher Jeremiah Tyler and Kindergartners (in alphabetical order) Oliver Barreto, Campbell …
Emcees are 6th graders Josh Moore, Tim Roessler, Rebecca Matthews and Katie Liskey .
Rocky Run Middle School students won the OMER award at the Odyssey of the Mind …
Poplar Tree Principal Sharon S. Williams promised to kiss a pig if the students could …
From left are Paulina Song and Christine Zhao, Rocky Run Middle School’s two winners in …
Seventeen students from Wayne White’s Cosmetology classes at Chantilly Academy, A Governor’s STEM Academy, were …
Rocky Run Principal Matt Eline stands with his school’s state-championship chess team. The members (in …
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers journeyman lineman Donald R. Atkins explains the apprenticeship program that …
Nora Elshiekh asks Stratford University marketing liaison Ernest Lissabet about the degrees available at the …
Old Dominion University representative Brittany Jones answers questions from student Andy Ness.
U.S. Marine Sgt. Corey J. Quill, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Barry Massey, Shreyas Kumbhar and …
U.S. Marine Sgt. Corey J. Quill talks with a group of students about life in …
Christina Wagner, Cydney Rudolf, Cynthia Foulke and Jamie Anderson compare notes at the Expo.
Regina Sanders from Northern Virginia Community College helps senior Walton Williams sign up for class …
Mount Vernon High School career specialist Audrey Jones answers questions from Jamie Anderson.
Marian Van Landingham visits with Council woman Del Pepper.
Susan Ross-O'Brien shows off a pin she received for her 10 years of service to …
McLain Moran, 13, accepts the Youth Community Services award on behalf of her mother Karyn …
Lifetime Achievement award winner Pat Miller, second from left in back, celebrates with friends from …
Commission chair Liz Johnson, Commission Executive Director Lisa Baker and Deputy City Manager Debra Collins.
The Rev. Dr. Faye Gunn of Alfred Street Baptist Church accepts the Making a Difference …
Diane Campbell-Ball, Jenny Wade, Susan Ross-O'Brien and Susan Kellom were honored for more than 10 …
The 2013 Salute to Women award winners were honored March 18 at the Carlyle Westin …
'Lil Leprechaun' Finleigh Seifert, 5-month-old daughter of Nicole and Brad Seifert, is dressed in her …
Members of American Legion Post 24 celebrated the organization's 94th birthday March 15 by presenting …
Lucila Castro describes the process of silk painting and dying to the stall visitors. She …
Paper cutter David Jenkins (right) talks about his hand-cut eclectic design with his neighbors Rafael …
Self- taught paper cutter David Jenkins with his favorite art piece “Mammal Alphabet.” He lives …
Artist Anjali Sunderam of McLean with her hand-painted glass and ceramics. Her art works are …
Chocolatier Steven Howard Lebowitz of Olney, Md., describes the types of chocolates and process of …
Lucila Castro, a resident of Crystal City, hand paints natural silk scarves.
A few of the fine jewels created by jewelry designer and Swanson PTA president Julie …
Jewelry designer and Swanson PTA president Julie Jernigan at her Jules’ Jewels stalls.
These gourds, carved by Susan Wolf, are used as a birdhouse and they last as …
Susan Wolf carves a gourd while waiting for a visitor at Annual Spring Fling Art …
David Eisele is now a designer for Allen Edmonds Shoes.
Champions Third graders from Mater Dei School won the 4th grade Montgomery County Recreation Department …
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Clifton’s Mary Lou Glover, here in a cream-colored spring suit, is one of the models …
Stephen Braitsch, a personal trainer in Tysons Corner, models a lightweight shirt and trousers for …
Cynthia Negron paints on a large community canvas provided by ArtJamz.
Irina Karmanova paints circles as she participates in ArtJamz’s free painting event during the Gallery …
Sisters Hazel and Robin Joseph paint during a free event by ArtJamz.
Artist Marina di Carlo greets arriving guests as she exhibits her paintings in the red …
Guests and local artists enjoy drinks food and conversation during the Art Underground opening in …
Charles Edwin Myers, “Lot's Wife.”
William Peirce, bowl, mixed woods.
Pauline Jakobsberg, “The Land>”
Patricia S. Affens: “A New World.”
Deb Joder, an instructor in the Ceramic Shop of the Reston Community Center, displaying pottery …
A good layer of snow will enhance the greens and turf at the Falls Road …
The mule-drawn canal boat at Great Falls normally launches with scheduled rides through the lock …
The Great Falls Tavern visitor's center is open every day at the C&O National Historical …
Pottery made by local artists at the Ceramic Shop of the Reston Community Center for …
Saij Singh in New York City for the End Duchenne Gala on Dec. 6, 2012.
Five teams from Norwood School participated in the Maryland State Tournament of Odyssey of the …
Saij with Jordan Zimmerman of the Washington Nationals in June 2011.
Carly Shapiro
Bethany Dubick
Annie Moshyedi shoots and scores.
The 2013 Azalea Garden Festival at The Landon School runs Friday-Sunday, May 3-5.
Sixth grade students enjoy meeting Sara Lewis Holmes.
Jacqueline Jules signs one of her books for an excited kindergarten student.
The Crystal City spring 5k races are held every Friday in April, starting at 6:30 …
Over 650 Easter baskets were donated by members and friends of Floris United Methodist Church …
Matt Dewberry as Gruoch and Joe Carlson as Macbeth in The American Century Theater’s performance …
Will Hayes as Hecate and Keegan Cassady as Lennox in The American Century Theater’s performance …
Frank Britton as Banquo, James Finley as Fleance, Joe Carlson as Macbeth, Will Hayes as …
Terrill Jefferies, physical trainer and group running coach, enjoys a post race moment with friends …
Grace Denney prepares to pass.
Hannah Hauptman prepares to pass the Frisbee.
Allison Hahn sends the Frisbee down the field for the return throw after her team …
HB Woodlawn player Agnes Chang pivots to get the Frisbee off and down the field …
Details of the Batmobile.
One of the group activities is for the children to write and draw ways that …
Batman (Lenny B. Robinson) greets the children and their parents outside the YMCA.
Emerging from the Batmobile, Batman is greeted by a youngster participating in the YMCA afterschool …
Batman (Lenny B. Robinson) arrives to a cheering crowd at the North 13th Street YMCA …
"Erika and Bluebells," encaustic painting, by Nick Deff.
State Delegate Barbara Comstock (R-34), MPA Board Chair Bill DuBose, Longfellow Middle School art teacher …
Delores Wimberly speaks with McLean High School student Emma St. John and McLean High School …
Pamela Green, vice president programs, PANC and Kumad Mathur.
Gail Lee with Cindy Schwartzman, vice president general meetings, PANC.
Potomac Area Newcomers’ Club members Debbie Dreisman, Barbara Gargano, Mary Ruth Benson and Kay Mulford.
Pamela Green, vice president programs, PANC; Jan Fox, Emmy award-winning news reporter, and Cindy Schwartzman, …
A woodpecker checks out a feeder in a Potomac backyard.
From left: Anna McClanahan, Mary Ann Jung and Hailey Bowman gather at the March 16 …
Static electricity can be a hair-raising affair at Dr. Eric Bubar's station.
The papermaking station is run by Marion Schubert of Arlington (seated center, left), an M.Ed. …
Teaching the art of making paper rockets, from left, are Nicholas Tavenner, an M.Ed. in …
Nowel Danfora '14, who is studying to become an elementary school teacher, enjoys the wonder …
Brian Powell, an M.Ed. in elementary education candidate, and Jacquelyn Castillo '14, a multidisciplinary studies …
Emmanuel Karem Edward Lewis
Fairfax County Crime Solvers hosted a shred event fundraiser last month at the Mount Vernon …
The Langley High School string ensemble entertained the crowds at the opening of the Youth …
McLean High School Senior Ariel Chelsy stands next to her artwork depicting her reflections from …
Longfellow Middle School student Alexis Dejesus poses next to her abstract work featuring a wide …
McLean High School freshmen Raina Amirghaffari poses next to her artwork featuring a hand connected …
Pictured (not in order) are CRS Science Olympiad Team members Eric Sun, Yasmin Akhtar, Christopher …
Everyone got into the spirits during the sixth grade basketball game between Lees Corner Elementary …
Students from Lees Corner Elementary School and Oak Hill Elementary School played their annual sixth …
Lees Corner Principal Robert D'Amato gets a basket during the half-time free throw competition.
Lees Corner Elementary School brought a cheer squad with more than 100 girls to the …
12:16 p.m., March 17: Padty Davis and the Rev. Marty Anderson hold up a prayer …
Two-year-old Carter Lehman carried a basket almost as tall as he is.
These F.B. Meekins pre-schoolers participated in Town of Vienna’s annual Easter Egg Hunt and Roll …
This is how you do the egg roll … you get a plastic spoon, a …
Four-year-old Riley Zacharia didn’t mind waiting in the long line to visit the Easter bunny.
ViVa! Vienna!, sponsored and run by the Rotary Club of Greater Vienna, is the highlight …
The one, the only Rocknoceros kicks off the children’s concerts in June on the Town …
If you’re a child in Vienna, the next-best thing to the Halloween parade is Public …
Local food purveyors, selling samples of their signature dishes, take over the parking lot of …
Stephen Russell Murray, left, and Alex Mandell as Leopold and Loeb in the 1st Stage …
From left, Stephen Russell Murray as Nathan Leopold, Michael Kramer as Clarence Darrow, and Alex …
School Board Vice Chairman Justin Keating, left, listens as School Board Chairwoman Karen Graf, at …
People came from Reston, Great Falls, Fairfax, Alexandria and Bethesda Sunday, March 3, to Lake …
On left is Emily Gonzaga, swimsuit designer of D'Milikah, who recently had her Brazilian-inspired bathing …
The W Salon team
Salon owner Souny West with Miss Virginia USA 2013 Shannon McAnally
Christine Herbstreith (left) shares her thoughts with the crowd after receiving the Lorton Community Action …
A model of the waterfront plan is displayed in City Council chambers.
In 2010, Artisphere opened in a building that had once been the Newseum.
Experienced Rebuilding Together volunteers and firefighters from Mount Vernon Station #9, worked together to build …
Volunteers for Rebuilding Together, the organization that coordinated the wheelchair ramp project, work to improve …
Nina Schneider is the homeowner who received the new wheelchair ramp. She is confined to …
Firefighter Eric Russell started the process to get the wheelchair ramp for Nina Schneider. She …
Corporal Charles W. Hill was the last Alexandria police officer to be killed in the …
The Charles W. Hill Memorial in Waterfront Park bears the names of the 16 Alexandria …
Ginny Hill Obranovich and husband Richard pay a visit March 19 to the memorial to …
Virginia Hill Obranovich, left, meets with Alexandria Police Foundation board member Pat Miller and Laura …
After serving in the military, Robert Hill, is following in his father's footsteps as an …
After serving in the military, Robert Hill, right, is following in his father's footsteps as …
Charlie and Ginny Hill with sons Charles Jr. and Robert. Corporal Charles W. Hill was …
Charles Hill Jr. and his fiancé Michelle will be married in May.
Charlie Hill, center in front, enjoys a summer night with wife Ginny and sons, top …
Police officer Charlie Hill celebrated his 40th birthday with sons Robert and Charles Jr. just …
Jimmy's Old Town Tavern is hosting a Fund-raising Party with a live band and cash …
Welcome Emily Grace Poplar was born Feb. 23 to Kathy and Chris Poplar of Centreville. …
Residents listen to the information presented at the meeting.
Engineer Chris Tiesler explains what’s proposed for the intersection.
From left: Jim Hart and Jeff Parnes discuss the options while Mark McConn looks at …
VDOT Assistant District Administrator Bill Cutler talks to the residents.
Residents peruse VDOT’s three proposals for the Braddock/Pleasant Valley roads intersection.
The Ed Lang Team will be bringing the Easter Bunny to this year’s Easter Egg …
Actors Caty Benson and Zach Wilcox in the Mason Players' production of Michael Patrick Smith's …
A playground remains amidst the rubble of demolition making way for new construction on N. …
T.C. Williams sophomore Eryk Williamson scored a goal against South Lakes on March 14.
BethAnn Telford being filmed in her Fair Lakes kitchen for the Discovery Channel.
BethAnn Telford rejoices as she crosses the finish line of the Kona Ironman competition in …
BethAnn Telford walks in the hospital with her parents, (from left) Robert and Susanne.
(From left) Running buddies Meredith Norris, Jen Chapman and Sarah Domnarski, all of Chantilly, visit …
BethAnn Telford bicycles in the October 2012 Ironman World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.
Tyler Hunt (center) of Fairfax plays Jesus, as seen in “Christ Alone” through the eyes …
(Center left) Sara Frasnelli of Manassas plays Sarah, wife of Yacob (center right), played by …
Lydia Mockabee of Dumfries sings lead during a rehearsal of “Christ Alone.”
The cast—all members of the Jubilee congregation—rehearses a number from “Christ Alone.”
Au pairs from Clifton, Fairfax and Fairfax Station prepare to host the Town of Clifton’s …
South County junior shortstop Whitney Burks is verbally committed to Stanford University.
South County pitcher Rebecca Martin struck out 11 in six shutout innings against Oakton on …
South County freshman leadoff hitter Jade Williams had a three-run triple against Oakton on March …
Lake Braddock junior Kristen Gaudian scored six goals in a loss to Robinson on Tuesday.
Robinson freshman Taylor Caskey scored two goals during a 13-12 victory against Lake Braddock on …
Robinson junior Maggie Hyland scored a career-high eight goals against Lake Braddock on Tuesday.
An architectural drawing of the grand entry plaza near the Loisdale Road entrance.
Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee), who has been instrumental in pushing the Springfield Mall project forward, …
The old Springfield Mall sign, near Loisdale Road, indicates the anchor stores are still open …
Demolition progresses on the old Springfield Mall as excavators, barbed wire, sand trucks and other …
Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee)
Danny Vargas, CEO and founder of VARcom solutions, during a 2012 mock debate in Spain.
Tony Coombs, owner of TC Associates, in his Springfield office.
Terry McAuliffe, Democratic candidate for governor, speaks with Bill Sudow and Kathleen Murphy at the …
Hundreds of area residents and politicians attend the 19th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete, held …
The 19th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete, sponsored annually by Congressman Gerry Connolly, featured traditional …
Jeremy McPike, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates 31st district, speaks with Anjan Chimazadinne …
While attending the 19th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Fete sponsored by Congressman Gerry Connolly on …
Kaelin Jennison of Fairfax helps people with the straw pole at the 19th Annual St. …
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) and Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova speak …
$50,000 Investment Last month, Nigel Morris, chair of the board of directors for The Center …
Patrick Henry 10 Girls Team
MacArthur 10u Boy’s Team
Charles Houston 12u Boy’s Team #1 and #2
Global Student Leaders Summit These four students were selected from a larger group to represent …
City agencies are offering a variety of programs in April to help residents safeguard their …
Suzanne and Peter Laboy
These women are about to nibble a variety of food.
Mary Baker wears a small black hat with net.
Debra Knight wears Kay Barnes’ hat, which she borrowed.
Tea Party organizer Kay Barnes (standing) poses with volunteers Pam Heath and Debra Johnson.
State Del. Scott Surovell addresses the crowd at the ribbon-cutting for the renovated Safeway.
Community leaders and residents attended the Safeway Spring Social on March 14, celebrating the re-opening …
Sabrina Campbell of Occasionally Cake in Alexandria helps out with the USO-Metro Annual Awards Ceremony …
Gregory Ten Eyck, Safeway Inc. director of public affairs and government relations (Eastern Division) presents …
New Deputies Six new deputies have joined the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office. On March 15, the …
Amber Nightengale from AARP discusses memory coping resources with workshop attendee.
The children form a circle to watch Cire Jones and a child perform at the …
Ft. Hunt Elementary School teacher Cire Jones leads a group of students in some interpretive …
Ft. Hunt Elementary School teacher Luz Jarzen browses the auction tables with her son Phillip.
West Potomac High School student Wake Coulter Paints faces on the arms of a young …
Students dance their way under the limbo pole as their parents check over their bids …
12:19 p.m., March 19: Playground fence at Lyles Crouch Elementary School is tied with blue …
T.C. Williams students and Modern Dance Society members Ella Boissoinnault and Jasmine Brown rehearse for …
Abigail Wallace, Silvia Burstein-Hendi and Katie Maxwell rehearse an untitled work-in-progress. The dance is inspired …
Abigail Wallace and Silvis Burstein-Hendi rehearse for the evening concert of T.C. Williams High School …
Jasmine Brown of the T.C. Williams Modern Dance Society performs in “Mourning/Morning.”
Elizabeth Vandenburg, Nick Bauer and their son McNeil Bauer with his work on environmental stewardship …
Rebekah Soliday, senior, Herndon High School, with her work, titled “Cut Here” at the exhibition.
Staff and students of South Lakes High School pose together at the exhibition.
Members of the Brickyard Coalition Steering Committee, from left, are: Curt Uhre, Brickyard Coalition, Keith …
Chuck Doran addresses the West Montgomery County Citizens Association.
Herndon Town Council member Grace Han Wolf, immediate past president of the Council for the …
Rusty Jones, as Capt. John Mosby, leads a raid on Union Soldiers in downtown Herndon …
A mock-up of a standalone chimney that the Friends of Runnymede Park would like to …
Residents review the new Silver Line Metrorail plans at an open house at the Reston …
WMATA hosts an open house to provide information about the new Silver Line stations at …
The whole troupe from McGrath’s Academy of Irish Dance take the stage. (Lauren Dutton owns …
The view from Mount Kilimanjaro.
Bridgit Fried of Potomac as she climbs up Mount Kilimanjaro.
From left are Brownie troop members Lilly Vagonis, Caroline Kitt, Briana Hickey, Christina Hadad, Bailey …
Washington Episcopal School sixth-grade students during the finale of their production of “The Little Mermaid …
Washington Episcopal Grade 6 student Sareen Balian, plays Ursula in the school’s production of “The …
Bishop O’Connell senior catcher Jillian Ferraro did not strike out last season.
Bishop O’Connell pitcher Tori Finucane struck out 14 and tossed a no-hitter against Bishop Ireton …
From left—Christy Oglevee, Emily Buckingham and Shannon Lewis came from as far away as Bristow, …
Timothy Kirkpatrick, pipe sergeant with the Washington Scottish Pipe Band Society, and his piping pal …
In the spirits of the day, from left, host and Clyde’s of Reston General Manager …
Large outdoor inflatables are just one of the many fun activities at the Floris UMC …
Among many honored guests at McNair History Night, are (from left) local historian Margaret Peck, …
From left, Betty McNair takes a moment after the program to meet with the McNair …
Local author and historian Margaret Peck chats with Betty McNair, who owned the old McNair …
Filling the rafters with their sweet sound, the fourth graders from McNair Elementary School in …
Dancing on air—Audrey Brown and Mary Kate Gareau, students at the McGrath Academy of Irish …
Family friend Rafaela Otoni dances with 2-year-old Sylvie Bowen, both of Reston. No telling what …
From left, gentleman: Kamran Dastan, Sirwan Abdullahzadeh, Bayar Palani; and ladies: Durya Abdullahzadeh, Mediya Salimi, …
Simin Babri and Mahrokh Keshavarci charm the crowds at the Nowruz Festival with their traditional …
Just prior to Nowruz, Persian households decorate a ceremonial table, called the cloth of seven …
Performers from Silk Road Dance Company present traditional Persian dances to a packed Reston Town …
Historian Charles Mauro gave a brief history of Confederate Cavalry Battalion Commander John S. Mosby …
Portrait artist Wendy Allen has been painting portraits of Abraham Lincoln for 27 years.
Farmer Chris Guerre puts together a bouquet of mini-baby carrots for shopper Susan Gentry of …
Mom Jackie Utshudi and daughter Maureen Kabamba founded Les Mini Galettes in 2006, producing a …
Confederate soldiers force Union soldiers to surrender during a re-enactment of Mosby’s raid on Herndon …
Confederate soldiers mount a cavalry charge against Union soldiers during a re-enactment of Capt. John …
Union soldiers speak to local citizens in a re-enactment of Capt. John Mosby’s raid on …
Union soldiers surrender to the forces of Capt. John Mosby in downtown Herndon, a re-enactment …
From left, Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter Board Chair Jordan Smyth, Martha Gow, Rick …
From left, Erika Chung, Sydney Southworth and Juan Blanco run one of their 26 laps …
ennifer Gidwani and her son Hudson joined members of the community on Sunday, March 3, …
Clare Girolamo and Matt Gentile, event organizers, explain the running route to children about to …
The Vienna Farmers’ Market, hosted and operated by the Optimists of Greater Vienna, moves to …
Langley High School’s Robotic Team in action: Philip Bui, Sepanta Khoshnoud, Abdalla Almazmi, Nathaniel Speiser, …
Langley High School’s Robotic Team: (back row) Adam Johnston, Julia Pennington, Nathaniel Speiser, Jacob Barrientos, …
Working on the Tysons West Guideway near Tyco Road, looking east.
Track work on inbound tracks at the Wiehle-Reston East Station.
John Monsul, Producer/Host of Communicating Today with Chef Jacques Haeringer.
(From left) Potomac Mills residents and loyal Old Brogue fans Mike and Chris Malloy, John …
The Old Brogue's Michael J. Kearney, in festive attire, and General Manager James Monroe made …
Sophomore catcher Caleb Beatty and the McLean baseball team beat Westfield on March 16.
McLean freshman outfielder Matt Collins went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI against Westfield …
McLean pitcher Joey Sullivan struck out eight in six innings during a victory against Westfield …
State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31) speaks on the results of this year’s General Assembly Session …
The vibrant colors in Frank James Ellis' nature-heavy impressionistic paintings drew new Mediterranee restaurant owner …
"Hazel Mountain Overlook," by Frank James Ellis.
"The Flute Player," a painting by Frank James Ellis.
Preparing for the installation of the second segment of pedestrian bridge at McLean Station along …
Route 7 along the Tysons West Guideway near Spring Hill Road, looking east.
Crews complete the installation of the last segment of the pedestrian bridge that connects the …
From left, State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31), Fairfax County Supervisor John Foust (D-Dranesville) and Del. …
Locals talk amongst themselves as they wait in line for The Old Brogue St. Patrick’s …
Musician Ted Garber performs for pub-goers throughout the day on Sunday. Having known The Old …
Pennywhistle with Donal and Barry Nelson performed for diners during an afternoon seating.
Manassas residents (from left) Gabriel Scheetz, 17; Roisin DuFrain, 17; Stephen Foeckler, 18; and Courtney …
Britt Nelson
Rebecca Pifer
James Choi
From left, Langley High School junior Rebecca Pifer, Potomac School senior Britt Nelson, McLean Rotary …
Back row: Alex Sorrell, Ana McMenamin, Julie Carey, Elise Dirkse, Anneliese Goetz, Megan Kenny, Jessie …
A team of Westbriar ES sixth graders hosted a drive for gently-used soccer equipment to …
Virginia Civil War 150 HistoryMobile at the state capital.
On Girl Scout Sunday, March 10, the Antioch Christian Church troop served breakfast treats to …
Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter Board Chair Jordan Smyth, Martha Gow, Rick Gow and …
With the help of parent Ann-Marie Thrasher, Churchill Road students Arielle Moore, Lindsay Muangman, Kate …
A round table stands in the middle of the foyer, complimenting the shape of the …
The master suite of interior designer Sydnye Pettengill’s home in Alexandria also includes a sitting …
The pine floors on the second and third levels of designer Sydnye Pettengill’s home, such …
There is solid mahogany woodwork throughout this Potomac home. It was designed by James Rill …
Large windows in the breakfast room of this Potomac home by Rill Architects offer views …
There are windows in the stairwell of this Potomac home. “The staircase is about light …
Local design experts suggest using serveware imprinted with produce like lettuces that herald the new …
A floral arrangement displayed in baskets covered with spring flower petals makes a chic centerpiece …
Fairfax-based firm RJK Construction, Inc. received top honors in the category of “Residential Addition $100,000 …
Harry Brawell of Harry Braswell, Inc. in Alexandria, was named Contractor of the Year in …
This McLean kitchen by BOWA took top honors in the “Residential Kitchen Over $120,000” category. …
This backyard oasis, designed by Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc., won a Contractor of the Year …
An outdoor fireplace is the focal point for an award-winning remodeling project by Anthony Wilder …
This kitchen, designed by Grossmueller's Design Consultants, Inc. and A.R.T Design Build in Bethesda, Md., …
Chantilly senior Mitchell Lagos enters his third season as the Chargers’ goalkeeper.
Senior midfielder Kate Schneider is a captain on the West Potomac girls’ lacrosse team.
West Potomac senior Karley Zdebski, right, looks to scoop the ball off the turf during …
“Confederate Spy Laura Ratcliffe” (Amy Beechler, a firefighter/paramedic/classical ballerina from Warrenton, Va.) sits to enjoy …
Garvey-Hodge’s property in Clifton represents a harmony of past and present. The original 1880s-era farmhouse …
On Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Fairfax High School, 3501 Rebel Run, …
Lake Braddock sophomore Kevin Haswell pitches against Oakton during a scrimmage at Lake Braddock on …
Senior infielder Alex Lewis is one of several Lake Braddock baseball players overcoming an offseason …
Chaplain Emeritus John S. Bednarek
T.C. Williams senior defender Marcus Ninman competes for the ball against a Chantilly player on …
T.C. Williams senior forward Terell Williamson scored the lone goal in a 1-0 victory against …
“Capt. Sally Thomkins” (Rosemary Thoburn, left) and “Clarrika Dale Fleming” (Karen Lyddane, right) enjoy tea …
Cindy Bennett, a 20-year resident of Burke, pulls off Hannah Coffer Burke, wife of Silas …
Re-enactresses were asked to bring historically accurate snacks to share—as recipes were shared, all were …
Historic company celebrating Women’s History Month are (clockwise from left) “Alice Roosevelt Longworth” (Elaine Flynn), …
“I work in higher education. With my interest in social justice, I saw this exhibition …
“The stories are powerful. It’s all very emotional. Connecting is so important, and that’s what …
“It was coincidental that we came into this exhibit. There’s a variety of technical ability …
“I feel guilty about enjoying eating cookies here, looking at art these people made about …
“We were doing the Saturday night art walk here. We’re still digesting the different ways …
Two young women contemplate a violent piece in the Vulcan gallery of the Workhouse Arts …
Visitors examine the mixed media artworks created by survivors of sexual and domestic violence.
Heather Sarmiento (left) and Negar Ehsani from the Fairfax County Office for Women & Domestic …
Bryant Kincaid poses for Fairfax graphic designer Darrah Hannan. Hannan is working on a project …
Kecia Wolf, a Fairfax resident and school social worker in Prince William County, demonstrates her …
Coast Guard member Bryant Kincaid of Manassas demonstrates loading a period-correct rifle as an infantry …
The William Gunnell House was the site of Mosby’s raid in 1893. Following the reenactment, …
Fairfax resident and graphic designer Janet “Eli” Pastrick sits atop her horse, “Bob’s Warlord.” Pastrick …
The 2013 Chocolate Lovers Festival was held on March 2 in the City of Fairfax …
This sculpture made of chocolate was just one entry in the chocolate sculpture contest held …
The 2013 Chocolate Lovers Festival was held March 2 in the City of Fairfax at …
Brent Gibbons of Fairfax Station, Mackenzie Thode of Knoxville, Tenn., and Lynn Gibbons try samples …
The chocolate fountains from Capitol Chocolate Fountains is always a crowd favorite at the Chocolate …
These treats from the Watergate Pastry Shop in Washington, D.C., were a just a few …
Three-year-old Nina of Centreville covers a banana with chocolate while attending the annual Fairfax Chocolate …
The 2013 Chocolate Lovers Festival was held March 2 at the City of Fairfax Old …
Hope, on the right, shares a piece of chocolate with her friend, Isabela, while attending …
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) gives coach Patty Friedman a hug after the March 3 marathon …
Coach Patty Friedman, co-founder of the Shark Tank Racing Squad, gives her swimmers a pep …
Shark Tank swimmers gather around coach Patty Friedman, co-founder of the team, as she announces …
In three years, the Shark Tank Racing Squad has raised more than $32,000 for breast …
Coach Patty Friedman, co-founder and coach of the Shark Tank Racing Squad, receives a hug …
Lt. Col. Justin Constantine.
(From left) are Spencer Goold and dad Glen during Spencer’s treatment. His dad and a …
The Goold family: (From left) are Adam, Cami, mom Lara, Ellie, dad Glen, Spencer and …
(Clockwise from bottom) are the Goold siblings, Ellie, 7; Emma, 12; Cami, 15; Adam, 10, …
Resident Jim Upp and Regional Director of Erickson Living’s Employee Health and Wellness Center Sheri …
The judging panel: Dr. Les Brandwin (physician at Greenspring’s Medical Center), Cynné Simpson (ABC 7/WJLA-TV …
The whole cast of Dancing with the Greenspring Stars including the judging panel and masters …
Briana Apgar of Burke at the top of Croke Park receiving her Certificate of Irish …
Briana Apgar being greeted by the Kerry County Council in Tralee, Ireland, at their Civic …
Briana Apgar of Burke participating in the Manassas St. Patrick's Day Parde.
Briana Apgar of Burke at Alexandria St. Patrick's Day parade with a fan, Grace.
Tammy Disayawathana, owner of Sisters Thai, enjoys a rare moment of peace and quiet in …
Owner Jaturon Srirote with daughter Janita at Sisters Thai, a new Asian restaurant in the …
The one-of-a-kind menu at Sisters Thai is almost as popular as the food.
Madolyn Disayawathana, 7, in Sisters Thai, a popular new restaurant located in the heart of …
Pictured from left: (front) Lake Braddock player Betsy Gallier, Burke basketball All-Stars Jenny Li, Lindsay …
From left: Caleb Burhans, violin; Ben Russell, violin; Clarice Jensen, cello; Nadia Sirota, viola; Chris …
Local author David Guillaudeu with his new book “Washington and Old Dominion Railroad,” at the …
Author David Guillaudeu has released a book detailing the history of the W & OD …
Cate Fulkerson accepts the Reston Citizens Association’s Citizen of the Year award Thursday, March 7, …
Reston Citizens Association President Colin Mills presents Cate Fulkerson with the RCA’s Citizen of the …
From left, Todd Huse (as Mr. Lockhard) and Ian Brown (as Nicky) in rehearsal for …
Mayank Mahajan of Herndon and Katherine Ho of McLean, seniors at Thomas Jefferson High School …
Mayank Mahajan, Herndon resident and Thomas Jefferson senior, was awarded a scholarship from the Siemens …
The photo shows significant progress as seen from the median of the Dulles International Airport …
Yorktown sophomore Margaret Doyle scored a goal against West Potomac during the Patriots’ season opener …
Yorktown senior midfielder Tori Haling scored two goals during a win over West Potomac on …
Senior midfielder Jennie Basile led Yorktown with four goals during a 12-11 victory over West …
Ashley Mehra’s mosaic “The Lion and the Flower” earned the regional Gold Key Scholastic Art …
Churchill Road’s inaugural “Art Helps” art show and auction drew hundreds of parents and students …
The Langley boys’ lacrosse team will open its season Friday at home against Dominion.
The Langley boys’ lacrosse program has won four consecutive state championships.
From left: Caleb Burhans, violin; Nadia Sirota; viola; Clarice Jensen, cello.
Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-11) presents Cate Fulkerson a congressional commendation after she was named the …
Thomas Jefferson senior Mayank Mahajan received a scholarship from the Siemens Foundation for his high …
Culinaria Cooking School in Vienna was one of more than 30 food vendors participating in …
Goldie Appleton and Vera Lloyd, both with 40 years of service with VVFD Auxiliary, help …
The Vienna Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary launched its spring events season with a craft fair …
Among the maps, diagrams and reproductions on display at Freeman Museum is the reproduced letter …
On loan from Aldie Mill Museum are lanterns used by railroad men for signaling.
Five-year-old Charlie Wilkins of Reston says he “super-” likes trains. His younger brother Campbell, 4, …
The telegraph machine on display at Freeman Museum is on loan.
Historic Vienna, Inc. Museum Chair Mike Berger talks about one of the many displays in …
Historic Vienna, Inc. Museum Chair Mike Berger designed and built the replica of Freeman Store …
Collin Berman, 18, of McLean
Arlan Jaska, 17, of McLean
Westgate Elementary School teacher Greg Skrtic with student.
The Kingslow family with sixth grade son Sekou's, of Spring Hill Elementary, evocative memory painting …
Franklin Sherman Elementary third grader Nathalie Lang with her self portrait.
MPA board member Karen DuVal, Virginia State Delegate Bob Brink, MPA Board Chair Bill DuBose, …
The Wang family with their family portrait painted by Mia Wang, first grade, Spring Hill …
Lauren Polmar, kindergarten, Westgate Elementary.
Local FCPS Elementary Principals Robert Fuqua (Chesterbrook), Roger Vanderhye (Spring Hill), Andrew Carmada (Lemon Road), …
At the school’s recent art night, Churchill Road first graders Hannah Park, Conner Tone, Natalie …
Churchill Road first grader Cleia Jones points to her alphabet illustration at the school’s art …
Churchill Road fourth grader Grace Foley, art specialist Jenny Whiteman, fourth grade teacher Nicholas Kilpatrick …
Churchill Road art specialists Jenny Whiteman and Julie Brodzik, who organized the school’s successful Art …
Langley Science Olympiad Team
Fairfax Advocates for Better Bicycling Chairman Bruce Wright and long-time cyclist Kerie Hitt get ready …
A group of local cyclists take advantage of the good weather during a ride to …
The county has been at odds with the EPA over management of the 52-square-mile Accotink …
Lekgotla Masope, a squash instructor at Regency Sport and Health, with his partner Allister Walker, …
Thomas Jefferson senior Katherine Ho, who was awarded a scholarship by the Siemens Foundation for …
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology senior Katherine Ho of McLean received a …
From left, Margaret Haddad, Amanda Baird, 15, Caroline Causey, 16, and Tamara Chetwerikova-Moubayed, an examiner …
From left, Amanda Baird, 15, and Caroline Causey, 16, dancers at the Haddad Studio of …
Photographer Dee Leggett with a collection of her photos at the Great Falls Library. Leggett …
Photographer Dee Leggett has released a book of photos “Visions of Great Falls” that highlights …
This home in the Vienna/Oakton area is featured on Virginia’s 80th annual Historic Garden Week …
Hopkins & Porter, Inc. will be offering a free design and remodeling seminar on Thursday, …
The elevated sunroom faces north, with sunrise on the right and sunset to the left—a …
The plans for a kitchen remodel were complicated by the fact that the home's rear …
The Nusbaums' home before their rear family room extension and the addition of an open-air …
After: a follow-on remodeling project at the the Nusbaums’ home included an extension of the …
After: the Nusbaums’ initial goal was an open “kitchen-centric” plan that would make it easier …
One of the keys to preserving the historic home’s architectural integrity was salvaging and reusing …
The open staircase in the foyer of designer Sydnye Pettengill’s Alexandria home offers a view …
A Belvedere window in the kitchen of interior designer Sydnye Pettengill’s Alexandria home creates an …
This 7,590 square-foot, six-bedroom, eight-and-a-half bathroom home near Old Town Alexandria, is on the market …
This is one of eight-and-a-half bathrooms in the Victorian home of interior designer Sydnye Pettengill.
Welcome guests into the home with wreaths made of twigs, greenery, spring flowers and wooden …
The Vienna family room before receiving symmetrical built-ins, crown molding and an elevated hearth with …
Hydrangeas in white or soft green, daffodils, tulips in yellow, hyacinths in pink or blue, …
From left, Robin Tram, Bernard Turner, William Cheng and James Loo are all members of …
“Losing Marmee” shares lessons learned in the world of eldercare, as told by the daughter …
Posing in character are the cast members in the Clifton Dinner Theater production of “Murder …
Springfield resident Amy McWilliams, right, stars with Johanna Day in the Arena Stage production of …
A photo of Jeff Stewart's dog Peyton, of Burke, lounging when she thinks nobody is …
In the 2012 competition, Passing Through by Sharon Eisenzopf won first place.
Torria Baker, Bryant Early Learning Center director (center), with Shirley Marshall, UCM executive eirector (left), …
Emma Kelly as the Blue Fairy.
John Ray as Pinocchio and Aidan White as Geppetto.
Emma Kelly as the Blue Fairy, John Ray as Pinocchio and Aidan White as Geppetto.
Easter Bunny Visits Fair Oaks
Cast photo: (standing, from left) Director Charlotte Yakovleff, Helen Rusnak, Lynne Strang, Charles Hoffman, Fred …
Delegate David Bulova and his son Grayson helped themselves to some local art in various …
George Mason senior Allison Stockwell (left) wears a colorful crown from balloon artist Martha Ades …
From left Rev. Kären Rasmussen, a director on Our Daily Bread’s all-volunteer Board of Directors …
Approximately 300 people filled the main hall of the Stacy C. Sherwood Community Center in …
Four hundred bowls from local professional and amateur artists were available to take home as …
Artist Susan Fox Hirschmann and student Stephen Shaffran pose with bowls they created and donated …
Aracely (Chely) Cifiuentes, a senior at Mountain View High School accepts her award from program …
Ahmad Shah Hemmat, one of the guest speakers, talks with award recipient Khaled Hasanin, a …
Autumn Guckert, a junior at James W. Robinson, speaks about raising funds to join her …
The Peace Makers, from left, Kevin Cao, award co-founders Margaret Rogers and Margaret Fisher of …
Woodson students cheer during the boys’ basketball team’s AAA state semifinal match-up against Henrico on …
Woodson sophomore point guard Eric Bowles scored 14 points against Henrico in the AAA state …
Woodson senior Michael Hansler scored a team-high 17 points during a loss to Henrico in …
Sheila Sherrill was Edison’s lone senior this season.
Edison freshman Megan Hendrick scored 10 points against Colonial Forge during the AAA state quarterfinals …
Edison freshman Jada Graves scored 22 points in a loss to Colonial Forge on March …
Del. Filler-Corn monitors the votes for various bills on the house floor in the capitol …
Del. Filler-Corn met with new George Mason President Angel Cabrera in Richmond to discuss his …
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn with members of The Association of People Supporting Employment First, a group …
More than 100 participants played Monopoly at the Lorton Workhouse Arts Center during the sixth …
John Borrelli holds up a special Monopoly tournament t-shirt for the LCAC.
And the winners are (from left): Archie Randall (sixth place); event founder and co-sponsor Ron …
SOLA co-president Sharon Walker, right, presents Maestro Kim Allen Kluge a framed copy of one …
Alexandria Big Lots store manager Mike Rector is flanked by Mary Motin and Mohamed Abdel …
Samuel Tucker Elementary School principal Rene Paschal, center, waves to the crowd after accepting a …
March 2: Old Town Farmer’s Market. Lenny and Mrs. Dove offer bouquets of spring flowers …
Members of the Bassett Rescue of the Old Dominion join the parade.
The staff of Izalia Spa gets into the celebration of the parade.
Parade watchers took two tiers and ten deep to view this years annual parade.
Pat Garvey sings a song written by a veteran after a first visit to “The …
Alexandria resident Nathanial Chapman watches the parade with friends.
Armed with cameras, the crowds along King Street capture the parade.
The U.S. Navy Band performs at the reviewing stand.
U.S. Rep. James Moran thanks Pat Troy for once again hosting with the Ballyshaner’s the …
Alexandria Town Crier Ben Fiorre-Walker announces “The Parade is coming,” to the overflow crowds along …
Alexandria Police Motor Squad Sergeant Delton Goodrum lowers his head with his squad members for …
Lizzy, a student from Lyles-Crouch collects donations for the Peter Laboy Fund.
Alexandria Police Officer Carlos Rolon pins a blue ribbon to his reflective vest before the …
Dr. Katy Nelson and Capitol Heels co-owner Bobby Mahoney lead the dogs down King Street …
Haley Shield brought Ginger Snap and the leprechaun to the show.
Arlo parades across the deck with owner John Mantz.
A few of the larger handsome male dogs relax on stage while the voting is …
Master of ceremonies Dr. Katy Nelson raises the mic to hear the applause level.
Alexis Babcock and Mercer took first place for handsomest male dog.
Buster and James Burnham took home first place for dog/owner look-alike.
Judge Daniel O’Flaherty accompanies his daughter Lucelle and Kay, the dog to the annual Fun …
A Vienna treehouse covered in snow at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 6.
West Springfield Government Center at 9 a.m. Wednesday, March 6.
This man has just finished shoveling the sidewalk in this Fair Oaks neighborhood.
Poplar Tree Elementary School students recently participated in the Scripts Spelling Bee. The overall winner …
Sakura, Sakura by Lukaszewski, part of an exhibition at the Asian Art and Culture Day, …
"Treatise," by Lynn Goldstein, who turns a new page on artwork to remember the Holocaust. …
Natalie MacMaster, acclaimed fiddler of Cape Breton, plays a tribute to Celtic culture concert on …
Senior Scouts Christine Li, Nadia Mushtaq and Priya Miller led 21 Brownie Scouts from four …
Senior Girl Scouts from Troop 6974 Christine Li, Nadia Mushtaq, and Priya Miller with Brownie …
Senior Scouts (from left) Christine Li, Nadia Mushtaq and Priya Miller make their ‘Speak for …
Frank Hatten was inducted into the Mid-Atlantic Professional Tennis Association Hall of Fame on March …
Natascha Zelloe
Fort Hunt Elementary School Division I Team performs (Carrie Sessine, coach): Zoe Wallach, Carlye Olson, …
Fort Hunt Elementary School Primary Team competed in SEA-cret. Becky Finn (coach) gets her team …
Fort Hunt Elementary School Division 1 Team (Virginia Lindahl, coach) competed in ARTchitecture: Emily Fricka, …
Fort Hunt Elementary School Team Division I: Melissa Golding (coach), Maeve Korengold, Sara Langdon, Elisa …
Malawi was one of the five focus countries for World Thinking Day 2013.
Troops made S.W.A.P.S. and traded with their sister troops. Pictured is Cameron Elementary Troop 185
Officer Peter Laboy
For Officer Peter Laboy A card inside the fence at Lyles-Crouch Traditional School playground on …
Outgoing Chamber Chairman Michael Gailliot installs new officers and board members for 2013.
Metropolitan Fine Arts Center of Alexandria raised $5,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, after pledging $1 …
Anderson
The first meeting of the Duncan Library Poetry Society held on Monday, Feb. 11 at …
Margaret Ingraham (right) and David Glade at the first meeting of the Duncan Library Poetry …
Barbara Murray reads a sonnet during the first meeting of the Duncan Library Poetry Society …
Second grade students Antonio Amaral and Eli Willoughby share a book.
K/1st Grade students get a visit from Thing 1 and Thing 2 (Rejean Trimmer, Susanna …
Alexis Conti, second grade teacher, shares a book with second grader Gene Trimmer.
South Lakes junior Abigail Rendle shoots a jumper against Stonewall Jackson during the state quarterfinals …
Wakefield sophomore Dominique Tham attempts a jump shot against John Marshall on Monday night.
Wakefield senior Khory Moore drives to the basket against John Marshall in the AAA state …
Volunteers, elected officials and representatives from area organizations attend a community debrief at the Jubilee …
Washington Episcopal Grade 3 student Giovanna Massaro (age 9) portrays sculptor Augusta Savage (foreground), and …
Arwaad Nur
Wakefield head coach Tony Bentley instructs the Warriors during Monday’s AAA state semifinal match-up against …
Wakefield junior Re’Quan Hopson scored seven points and grabbed eight rebounds against John Marshall on …
Kathryn O'Sullivan and Paul Awad at ISA4 in New York City.
The Chesterbrook Elementary School's Online Auction offers tickets for your favorite restaurant, sports teams or …
Gayle Robinson playing with some of the students at the school.
Morgan Milman, first-grader, North Springfield Elementary School and her mom Lisa Milman, the school coordinator, …
Jackson Baker, first-grader, North Springfield Elementary School.
Jeanne Loveland, education director at Grace Center, addressing guests at the event.
Ibrahim Moiz, father of kindergartner Asiya Moiz, a student at Al Fatih Academy, and her …
Pearl Obermann, a fourth-grade student at Oakton Elementary School, and her mom Grace Obermann with …
Georgia Norwood, 4, of Common Ground Child Care Center in Reston and her mom Morgan …
Students created a banner-size format of their favorite Dr. Suess book for Read Across America …
The Cat in the Hat reads to Aldrin Elementary students on Read Across American Day, …
Aldrin Elementary celebrates Read Across America Day, Friday, March 1.
Cadet Marshall Wilkins sprints to his next control point.
Back row, from left: Michelle Hart, Nicole Maier Bauers, Molly Raba Bahn, Alan Webb. Front …
UnitedHealthcare’s local office employees gather at their annual meeting in February to put together patient-care …
UnitedHealthcare’s local office employees gather at their annual meeting in February to assemble and donate …
South Lakes girls’ basketball coach Christy Winters-Scott encourages members of the team during the state …
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Bernadette Geyer
The Langley High School All-Virginia singers: (from left) First Row: Ivy Kenton (alternate), Ariana Tayebi …
Cody Thompson poses with what will become his new BFF—a specially outfitted baby stroller that …
Cody Thompson of Reston sets up his tent for one last spray with industrial-strength insect …
South Lakes guard Sasha Sprei drives against Stonewall Jackson in the AAA state quarterfinals on …
The table that Basic Life Support Provider of the Year Elliot Zaret made for the …
Esthetician Mali Amini’s facials were awarded the best in Washington, D.C., by “Allure” magazine in …
Skintelligence massage therapist Rhonda Griffin, client Nina Schultz, make-up artist Marti Wright, master esthetician Mali …
Brooke Seibert of Oakton, 11, says she uses her imagination when interpreting songs. She wants …
Vienna School of Rock students rehearsing for their March 9 gig with guitar rock legend …
McLean Youth Soccer partners with City Year to conduct Kids Helping Kids drive.
From left, Brittany Lockwood, Maddie Koch and Tommy Boyce in Langley School production of “Cinderella.”
Veronica Merril and Andrew Spafford in Langley School production of “Cinderella.”
Cooper Symphonic students prepare for the Italian concert at Langley High School. From left: Curt …
Cooper Concert Orchestra students performed with members of the Langley High School Orchestra, conducted by …
Theron Masters performed a composition by Menotti during an interlude.
Members of the Langley Festive Orchestra include Patrick Dubois, Rebeca Anger, Analea von Seggern, conductor …
Latin students, wearing Venetian masks, introduced each orchestral piece in Latin and English.
Brenda Blisk
The 29th Annual Children's Festival and Egg Hunt will be held on Sunday, March 24, …
The Egg Hunt will be held on the Village Green.
Thomas, 40, an unemployed carpenter who has been living in the woods near Reston Town …
At the end of each morning, volunteers gathered back at the North County Government Center …
Cedric Smith, 40, has been homeless and living in a tent behind a Herndon shopping …
The Virginia Department of transportation has decided to cut down the tree on the right, …
From right, VDOT Chief Engineer Garrett Moore and arborist Guy Meilleur perform tests on the …
Arborist Guy Meilleur performs a tomography test, which is like an X-ray, on the tree …
Girls lacrosse players get time in on the new artificial turf field at Great Falls …
Lacrosse players at Great Falls Nike Park play on the new artificial turf field Saturday, …
Glenn Tofil, commissioner of Great Falls Lacrosse, speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony of the …
Local officials and lacrosse players celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new artificial turf field …
Lacrosse players at Great Falls Nike Park await the ribbon cutting on the new artificial …
Members of the 2013 Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Board are installed Friday, March 2, …
Incoming Greater McLean Chamber of Commerce Chairman John Brough speaks at the chamber’s gala and …
Bill Sudow of the McLean Revitalization Corporation explains a proposal that would involve a land …
Susan Bourgeois, chair of the McLean Community Center board’s Downtown Committee, presents a motion to …
The McLean Community Center board approved plans for renovation and expansion of their Ingleside Avenue …
George Mason University Professors Fred Bemak and Rita Chi-Ying Chung will be honored by the …
“Great Falls in Summer” captures the power and grandeur of the community’s namesake. This photo, …
