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Fine Art Photography Winners Announced

Juror D. B. Stovall announced the competition winners during the Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, March 8, before a crowd of 130. Cash awards were given for first place: Look-up Eiffel by Jeffrey Miller; second place: Blue by Claire Carroll; and third place: Ariel by David Segal. Honorable mentions were given to Ybor at Night by William J. Faeth; Black Bute by Peter Foiles; and Vintage Aviation by Rhett Rebold.

Serving Up Smorgasbord of Local History

There’s a lot going on in Arlington’s history — this being the 150th anniversary of Arlington National Cemetery, and the 200th anniversary of the burning of Washington. And there’s a lot going on in the Arlington Historical Society (AHS) as well.

Initiative for Public Art-Reston Exhibition at Dulles International Airport

Celebrates Reston’s Public Art and the Community as a Cultural Destination

The history, dedication and achievement of art in Reston is on display for the world to see. “Reston: The Art of Community,” an exhibit focusing on Reston’s contribution to the arts and coordinated by the Initiative for Public Art-Reston (IPAR), was installed in October 2013 and is currently on display until May 31, 2014 at Washington Dulles International Airport, which serves more than 21 million passengers, including 7 million international travelers, annually.


Historic Arlington Events

A collection of historic events occurring in Arlington.

Letter: Ospreys Have Returned

To the Editor

Historical Events in Arlington

A selection of historical events occurring in Arlington.


Hog Wild

Sweet Fire Donna's opens in Carlyle neighborhood.

BBQ fans lined up Feb. 27 to sample the fare at the opening of Sweet Fire Donna's, the latest offering from “Mango Mike” Anderson, Bill Blackburn and Anderson's wife Donna.

LTA Stages "Proof"

Drama explores love and relationships, mental illness and mathematics.

The Little Theater of Alexandria is staging "Proof," a dense and compact drama/comedy written by David Auburn about mathematics and mental illness that starred Gwyneth Paltrow, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Anthony Hopkins in the 2005 film adaptation.


Why Not Recall Retired Homicide Detectives?

Since retired judges are always available for further bench duty, why aren't retired detectives and other officers accessible for recalled duty?


Emma Virginia Reeves

Obituary

Emma Virginia Reeves entered life on July 30, 1922 and died on Feb. 27, 2014. Emma (Ginny) was born to Edward and Viola Owens in Alexandria.

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Obituary

Magdolna Iranyi-Gondor M.D.

Magdolna Iranyi-Gondor M.D., beloved pediatrician to thousands of children in the Alexandria area, died on March 8, 2014 after a long battle with cancer.

Alexandria Theater Companies Earn WATCH Awards

The Port City Playhouse, The Little Theatre of Alexandria and Aldersgate Church Community Theatre each took home honors from Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) for artistic and technical excellence in community theater.


Arlington Theater Company Earns WATCH Awards

Dominion Stage took home multiple honors from Washington Area Theatre Community Honors (WATCH) for artistic and technical excellence in Community Theater.

Fighting Childhood Cancer

St. Baldrick’s fund-raiser is March 23.

St. Baldrick’s Day events try to raise as much money as possible toward finding a cure for childhood cancer.

We’re (Almost) Done

State Budget Still Unfinished

The General Assembly’s 60-day legislative session adjourned on Saturday without a completed budget for the new fiscal year starting July 1.


Three Plays for Price of One

Centreville High One-Acts take the stage.

Two dramas and a comedy are on tap for Centreville High’s annual One-Act Play Festival. Presented will be “13 Ways to Screw up a College Interview,” “10,000 Cigarettes” and “The Lottery.”

Obituaries

Mary Ribble Cranwell

Mary Ribble Cranwell's obituary and her life in Alexandria.