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All aboard for a train ride on the Holiday Express.
The Fairfax County Government Inauguration Ceremony was held at the Fairfax County Government Center on …
Scarabs in Cirque du Soleil’s “OVO.”
From left: Bailey, Kasey, Clipper, Maggie and Kizzie.
District Taco’s breakfast burritos are a hit first thing in the morning (or any time …
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Westfield Jess Martinez #20 focuses on the rim while avoiding Landstown defenders
Tyler Scanlon #3 scored 31 points in the 2nd round of the Bulldog Bah Tournament
The boys Bulldog Bash All Tournament team from left to right Westfields Tyler Scanlon (Tournament …
In a rematch of last years Virginia State Semifinal, Westfield again prevailed in overtime over …
Homeowner Marie Torre says the new kitchen provides spaces for all her cooking utensils, even …
Owner Jeanette Scott Moler of Woodbridge poses with the mixer at Great Harvest Lorton. The …
The split-level's former bow window was converted to a set of French doors which overlook …
“I would also expect the technology side to be a focus in D.C.,” said Samantha …
Blue painted cabinets such as those in this kitchen by Winn Design + Build are …
Mary Walker: Exploring dualities of gesture and geometry.
Creating multiple depth shelves such as those in this Arlington bathroom by Case/Fred Home Improvement …
Wearing a red scarf in the front row, local fourth grader Jovani Morales-Shackelford, from MacArthur …
On last year’s packaging day, Mary Swick (left) and Alexandra Younger check that each family’s …
Garrett Golubin, second from right, poses for a photo with members of Team Golubin United …
Sully District Police Officers (from left) Michelle Alexander and Tara Gerhard deliver food to WFCM’s …
Natural lighting and white cabinetry helped transform this kitchen, by Case Design Build, Inc. into …
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Workhouse SCAPE image by Chyrese Campbell Air Force titled “I Am” - Mixed media on …
Proem-Aid lifeguards help rescue broken-down dinghies overcrowded with refugees hoping to make land at Lesvos.
The restaurant’s cocktail, wine, and beer lists are extensive. The Spicy Hula begins with a …
Vegetarians aren’t left on the sidelines at Hula Girl. The tofu teriyaki is teeming with …
Hula Girl’s table décor is fun – and functional.
Mark Hall is an executive vice president with the ServiceSource Chantilly Center.
Service Source Division Manager Jacque Scholl stands beside the tactile board in the facility’s sensory …
Physical therapy assistant Celine Tourpe hopes to improve Ronald Lambert’s range of motion.
Occupational therapist Maureen Lynch gets set to work with Larry Hernandez.
Dawn Van Kuren uses glue to enhance her artwork while staff member Tiffany Trent (on …
From left are art therapist Tric Macul and Mickey McGrady, who made a picture out …
In rehearsal are (foreground) Mark Chen, Joelle Spector, Kandy Hutman, Ed Hutman, Sydney Ashin, Toby …
Senior guard Tavaris James drives to the basket against Wakefield.
William Young took this picture of the American Redstart in the brush at LBJ Grove …
William Young searches the water for birds on Dec. 19 at the Christmas Bird Count. …
William Young has been participating in the annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count where he has …
“Whish whish whish.” William Young is attempting to draw out the Orange-crowned and the female …
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Barbara Armistead of Fairfax sustained a traumatic brain injury while playing co-ed softball. She started …
(From left) Brain Injury Services Communications coordinator Austin McNair, executive director Karen Brown and survivor …
As part of her therapy, Kim Daily made illustrations to reflect her thoughts on the …
McLean Community Players in rehearsal for “1776:” John Adams (Brent Stone) reads a letter from …
McLean Community Players in rehearsal for “1776:” John Adams (Brent Stone) convinces Thomas Jefferson (Scott …
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Trevor Woods (left) and Calvin Nguyen
From left -- Japanese Immersion teachers Nahoko Nakayama and Yoko Linam prove instructions and an …
Sixty students at Fox Mill were selected from a lottery for an after-school taiko lesson …
Instructor Mark Rooney, center, shows students how to play taiko. The opportunity was made possible …
Sully Supervisor Michael Frey and some of his many supporters during his Dec. 5, 2015 …
Michael Frey with his Phillies mug and a 1998 Centre View featuring a story on …
Michael Frey and his rescue German Shepherd, Boomer, share a moment.
Michael Frey, and his dog Boomer, with a picture of his pets done by Mary …
Michael Frey with his Westfield letterman’s jacket and some groundbreaking shovels.
The Little Theatre of Alexandria is staging "Grey Gardens" from Jan. 16 to Feb. 6.
Jackson Harvey his TV Production teacher, Nancy Mantelli
Metaphase Consulting’s Nancy Chamberlain shares a snack with two shoppers.
Bank of America’s Josh Lyles helps wrap presents.
Revelers gather on the steps of the George Washington Masonic Memorial to watch the First …
Fireworks light up the sky over the Potomac River to ring in 2016 as part …
Bank of America and Metaphase volunteers help youth “shop” for presents for their siblings during …
From left, Fran Corradino, of Annandale, and Chris Cohen, of Burke, pick up trash during …
Students wrapping the children’s Christmas gifts are (from left) Madison Cochran, Briley Rickard, Maddie Aldrich, …
Chantilly High photography students and Fair Oaks police brightened the holidays for children at the …
Photography Club members getting ready to do crafts projects with the shelter children.
From left are shelter resident Aimee Nece with Chantilly students Michelle Pfoltzer and Cate Freret, …
A bonfire lights up the night during the Conways’ annual Christmas party at their River …
Bill Conway with son Will as the bonfire starts during the family’s annual Christmas party.
Lisa Anne Bailey as Maria Callas in the Reston Community Players’ production of Master Class.
Wakefield’s Halil Parks, left, dribbles against Robinson in the Warriors’ holiday tournament final on Dec. …
Members of the Wakefield boys’ basketball team celebrate winning the George Long holiday tournament on …
Fairfax County School Board vice chairman and Mason District Representative Sandy Evans introduces the school …
Koinonia volunteers Elaine Sullivan (left) and Kay Perkins (right) help client Stefanie S. (center) shop …
The Little Theatre of Alexandria offers classes for all ages. Register online at www.thelittletheatre.com.
United Community Ministries Executive Director Nichelle Mitchem (left) and recently installed Board Chair Charles O’Connor …
United Community Ministries volunteers Mary Atta-Akosah (left) and Rick Basham of Mount Vernon (right) stock …
Holiday Gift Room coordinator Laurel Cunnane of Alexandria prepares the toys at United Community Ministries …
Reilly Savage, of Springfield, wins Irish dancing first place trophy.
George Washington Chapter President Dwight Whitney, left, is joined by APD Chief Earl Cook as …
Dave Snyder, out-going chairman of NVTC, addresses the gathering. Snyder has been involved with the …
Hunter Mill District Supervisor Cathy Hudgins and newly-appointed WMATA Riders’ Advisory Council member John Nelson …
From left -- Metro bus and rail rider Brian Gannon attended the Northern Virginia Transportation …
New Squadron Commander CAP Major Michael Speakmon (left) is congratulated by outgoing Commander CAP Major …
Lake Braddock students, family and community members mourned the loss of Laween Akrawi with a …
Laween Akrawi, 18, died at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Friday, Dec. 18.
Robert Petitti, executive director of the Koinonia Foundation, helps Santa Claus (Rodney Smith) unload a …
Holiday packages of donated food and toys for 147 families are going out from the …
Lorton Community Action Center executive director Linda Patterson (left) and volunteers Sandy Adams of Springfield …
Lorton Community Action Center volunteers Susan Homar of Lorton (left) and Brad Morehouse of Clifton …
T.C. Williams junior Fahmmi Mamo scored a career-high 32 points during a win over West …
Dr. Rodolfo Rios (left) with Kieran Grogan in Peru.
Celebrating election 2015: From left, Sheriff Stacey Kincaid and Del. Jennifer Boysko (D-86). Boysko’s election …
Video surveillance footage of the suspect
Herndon’s Josh Schow leads rushing touchdowns at Guilford College in North Carolina before suffering knee …
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Estelle McNeill has lived in the same house in downtown Vienna for 60 years. Living …
Local seniors Irene Coyne and Sally Dorn each sold their homes and moved to condos. …
Dillon Malkani helps his buddy Oliver fill a backpack for the homeless.
Tomas feels good about helping the homeless and giving them backpacks.
Peyton Bernard and her buddy Ryan like getting to know one another better.
Anna Segal and her buddy George give the project to help the homeless a “Thumbs-up.”
Bullis’ Luke Schumacher and his buddy Jackson write a letter to a homeless person.
The new Thomas Jefferson Elementary School will be built on former county park land.
The red caboose, permanently stationed in the Historic Church Street Corridor, is decked out in …
The Langley volleyball team won the 6A North region championship in 2015.
McLean’s Conor Grammes, then a junior, won the 152-pound 6A state wrestling title in 2015.
One year after finishing state runner-up, the McLean gymnastics team captured the 2015 state title.
The Langley boys’ soccer team won the 2015 6A state championship.
Construction crews have been working at Comstock’s BLVD Apartments at Reston Station. First residents will …
The plaza at the Wiehle–Reston East station has seen some changes, including the addition of …
Fairfax County Chamber of Commerce CEO Jim Corcoran, new Metro general manager Paul Wiedefeld, Chair …
Village Thailand, Indonesia.
Temp Shelter Discussion: Needs vs. Wants.
South African Village with children.
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Village Temp Shelter.
Thai basket sailing tradition.
Recognition of excellence.
Herndon gymnast Alexa Bradley won the 2015 Conference 5 all-around championships.
Eric Kirlew and the South Lakes football team finished 9-3, including a playoff victory, in …
Matt Wojciechowski in 2015 helped the South Lakes baseball team earn its first region tournament …
Sully District police collected 2,009 pounds of food for families in need.
PFC Kevin Baldassari packs a bag of food.
Preparing to pack the food bags are (from left) 1st Lt. Matt Owens, PFC Michelle …
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Joshua and Samuel Ziglar of Potomac were thrilled to hop onto the police officers’ Harleys.
Officer Bob Ladany dresses up each year as Santa and rides his Harley throughout Montgomery …
Defne Tuncelier, Lydia Hecmanczuk, and Jordan Dixon take a break between performances at Arlington House.
Jordan Dixon of the Yorktown Chamber Choir put on her elf slippers to help get …
From left: Thomas Miller, Karuna Shipper, and Youssef Thomas sang at the event.
Erica Serrano is resource parent recruiter for Arlington County’s Department of Human Services, Child and …
Yorktown’s Chamber Choir led by Roger Oliver sings Christmas carols for the foster families.
Rose Stroman and Elaine Delbianco welcome foster families at the registration table. Stroman volunteers every …
Yorktown freshman Julia Hays won the all-around competition at Monday’s meet at Langley High School.
Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D, left) unveiled his budget proposal for $1 billion in public and …
Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton said that education is not a partisan, political issue.
A new Emergency Department will add around 19,000 square feet of treatment space and 15 …
The new Veatch Family Emergency Department is expected to be open by the end of …
From left, Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce President George Ksenics, Chairman Sean O’Connell, Vice President …
Karen Corbett Sanders, recently elected to the Fairfax County School Board to represent Mount Vernon …
Lake Braddock junior Bailey Edwards, left, scored 13 points during the Bruins’ 42-34 victory over …
Lake Braddock senior James Butler scored a career-high 46 points against T.C. Williams on Tuesday.
From left, Braddock district School Board member Megan McLaughlin, supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and Del. …
Community members sample a variety of food from local restaurants at the 2015 Taste of …
The South County and West Springfield High School swim and dive teams come together on …
Fire Station 210’s Captain Jason Wehmeyer
Fire Chief Robert C. Dubé (left) with Mayor William Euille.
Firefighters and City Council unbuckle a hose, the Fire Station equivalent to a ribbon cutting.
Chief Earl Cook reassures citizens at Cora Kelly Recreation Center.
Layout of the EYA buildings approved by the Board of Architectural Review
Members of Team Golubin United Against Arthritis pose for a photo at the 5K Jingle …
T.C. Williams senior Jordan Jones finished with 16 points against Lake Braddock on Tuesday.
T.C. Williams junior guard Fahmmi Mamo scored a career-high 28 points against Lake Braddock on …
Anne Bryant and Caitlin Mack distribute toys for My Grandmother’s House at "Santa's Workshop"
Katherine Keith and Caitlin Mack load up My Grandmother’s House’s mobile facility.
Cmdr. Mark Harris of Burke
The “Greenspringettes,” residents of the Greenspring community, perform their can-can to “New York, New York.”
Billy Finch — a resident of Silver Spring, Md.— entertained as Frank Sinatra and revived …
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner Christen Davis
Doctors used the superDimension Navigation System to create a three-dimensional image of Marino’s lung pathways. …
Dr. Amit K. Mahajan
(From left) Jackie Marino, her son Nick, daughter Elisa and husband Robert celebrate Elisa’s graduation.
Kai Rabert -- fried eggs, minced chicken, spicy red sauce and rice -- was a …
Firefighters and Friends founder Capt. Willie Bailey, left, is joined by Charise Mitchell, Annie Dawkins …
Suspects in Wegmans store thefts
Westfield fans traveled to Charlottesville to support the Bulldogs during the 6A state championship game …
Westfield quarterback Rehman Johnson passed for 106 yards and a touchdown and ran for 110 …
Westfield running back Tim Beard rushed for 234 yards and three touchdowns against Oscar Smith …
Westfield linebacker Kevin Petrillo pressures Oscar Smith quarterback Shon Mitchell.
The Westfield football team defeated Oscar Smith 49-42 in triple overtime on Dec. 12 to …
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn with Senator Tim Kaine and Virginia Secretary of Education Anne Holton.
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn accepting the JAG National Network Leadership Award.
Sophia Pitcock and Karper Pitcock meet Saint Nick.
Kate Marin whispering to Saint Nick.
Christian Ham (green hat) and Harper Ham visit with Saint Nick.
Alexis Singer, 14, a student at Rachel Carson Middle School, plays Clara in The Center …
Cavalier Aleksey Kudrin lifts Morgan Hobson, who plays the Sugar Plum Fairy, in The Center …
Samantha Dawkins, a student at Fairfax High School, practices her steps for The Center for …
The ensemble rehearses at The Center for Ballet Arts’ new studio in Fairfax for its …
From left, The Center for Ballet Arts’ “Nutcracker in a Nutshell” leads Aleksey Kudrin, Morgan …
Children clamber excitedly onto the most popular event during Lake Accotink Park’s holiday hayride, lakeside …
Belgian draft horses from Harmon’s Hayrides and Carriages of Brandy Station, Va. take excited riders …
Sophia, 4, and Helen Au, of Alexandria, wait for the arrival of the horse-drawn hayride …
From left, Cassie, 2, and Christina Fowler, of Alexandria, join Hugh, 2, and Maura Keaney, …
From left, Shepherd, 2, and Colin Miller, of Springfield, Jackson McElhatton, 11, of Alexandria, Winnie …
From left, Aimee Convery, Aros, 18 months, and Katherine Estrada, 9, of Mount Vernon, on …
Tammy and Iby Bond, of Springfield, stop by the pavilion to see Santa while waiting …
Katelynn Bradley, of Springfield, with pet Layla and Amanda Temenak, of Alexandria, with pet Romeo, …
Santa waits for photo opportunities with pet and children visitors at the pavilion in Lake …
Hannah, six months, and Alison Poole, of Alexandria, visit Santa at the pavilion in Lake …
The first Santa train returns to Burke Centre Station during Operation Lifesaver. There are four …
Jessica, Maddie, 4, Carroll, of Fairfax, bring toys to donate, as they ride the Santa …
From left, Keolis VRE’s Rufus Hayes with Santa train riders Albert and Michael Guarino, 4, …
Karyn, Daryn, 4, Leland Marcus, 8, Taylor, of Fairfax, Liam, 6, and Lara Flint, of …
From left, Norman Edwards, of Springfield, with grandson Tristan Anastasiou, of Bristow, Va., and Tommi …
Choral groups, like West Potomac High School’s Soundsations, entertain riders during the Santa train rides.
Top from left, Audrey, Jim, Bridget, bottom from left, Charlotte, Felicity, Blaise, Lily Swoger, of …
Students from the Gesher Jewish Day School in Fairfax perform Hanukkah songs at the Dec. …
Cantors from Temple Rodef Shalom in Falls Church entertain community members at the Dec. 13 …
Jane Bremberg looks for a headstone to place a wreath.
Among the nearly thousand friends and family members who attended “A Celebration of the Life …
Austin H. “Kip” Kiplinger died Nov. 20, at age 97. He is pictured as he …
Leonard Charles Proctor, Jr.
Volunteers participate in the Washington Hebrew Congregation Hunger Project.
Readers (from left to right) include Mateen Ghassemi, Noora Haghighi, Jian Mostaghim, James Tran, Delaney …
Cathy Hudgins
Olivia Zavrel and the Yorktown gymnastics team won a five-team meet on Monday night at …
Yorktown junior Juliette Mitrovich was all-state on bars and beam last year.
Great Falls Farmers Market opened indoors at the Grange Hall on Saturday, Dec. 12, at …
Denise Hicks (center) opens her new store at 2920 M Street in Georgetown, with her …
The Madison gymnastics team competed at a meet on Monday night at Langley High School.
Judges called Katie Blair’s house, “New England Tradition.”
Richard Lally had numerous Disney characters and a timely Star Wars Display, “Peace, Hope and …
Chris and Nanette Carlisi created a “Happy Gum Drop Christmas.” Each judge said the display …
Glenn and Roxanne Gardner made displays from wood pallets. Judges called the display a “Carpenter’s …
Judges greet Mike Preston.
Donna and Mike Preston created a lighting display that judges called, “A Perfect Holiday.”
Patty Kelly
Judges said: “This classic historic home is appropriately adorned with beautiful classic garland, wreaths and …
Judges called this townhome on Herndon Mill Circle “Winter White.”
Roxanne and Glenn Gardner
Chris and Nanette Carlisi
Aerial view of the new Gilliam Place site.
Concept design for Gilliam Place.
Kerrie Wilson, CEO of Cornerstones, with Nannette Bowler, director of the Fairfax County Department of …
Jeff Lisanick of Vienna, and Joe Meyer, executive director of Shelter House.
Delegate-elect Jennifer Boysko (D-86) with Margi Preston, executive director of FACETS.
Verdia L. Haywood, former Deputy County Executive and Governing Board member, with Glynda Hall, Partnership …
Wendy Lemieux, of the Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships.
Sharon Bulova, chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and Supervisor Catherine Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) both …
Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova with Michael L. O’Reilly, chairman of the Governing Board, …
Enjoy a café au lait while you wait for your food at Stomping Ground in …
For breakfast, lunch, and dinner, District Taco on Washington Street has a burrito waiting in …
Reston-based SOSi partners with USO to collect and distribute K-Cup refills to troops overseas.
SOSi employees and USO representatives pack donated K-Cup refills to distribute to bases across the …
1st Place winner - 323 North Royal St.
The Friends of the Potomac Community Center Allan Cohen, Steven Landsman, Svetlan Chloupek, David Wanicur, …
From left are Bill Schoonmaker, Assistant Council Commissioner; Randy Young, District Commissioner; honoree Aaron Bills; …
From left: Sam Hicham and Kamrul Ashfakh, Beyer Subaru; Mary Lee Anderson, SSA’s executive director; …
Marymount resident assistants Becca Bateman and Maddy Kellen stand in front of the fabric used …
Sydney Stryker and Julianna Jaime at work making baby blankets.
Westfield senior Marty Tiss loads a girl’s bicycle and a gift bag into a car.
Sully District Supervisor Michael Frey
Jerry Foltz
The Rev. Dean Majette
Imam Rizwan Khan: “The taking of any life is a crime against humanity.”
From left: Floyd Hammer, Outreach Program Founder; Kathy Hamilton, Outreach Program Founder; Jeff Bergman, WHC …
Geneva School kindergarten teacher Debra Lieberman packs up book donations.
The Geneva Day School kindergarten class collected 203 new children’s books for Stepping Stones Shelter …
Chef Katie GIlman with mini-ganache cakes, spiced nuts, and stuffed mushroom caps to taste with …
Suzanne McGrath, who ran The Curious Grape in Alexandria, is now collaborating with Katie Gilman …
Annie Santos, 11, of Annie's Goodies, demonstrated that she is a serious baker, here with …
Churchill Road kindergartener Gavin ten Siethoff is pleased with his success during Hour of Code, …
Churchill Road sixth graders are intent on their Hour of Code lesson. Isaac Lin, Edward …
Churchill Road kindergarteners Libby Lehnert and Gavin ten Siethoff share their coding successes with one …
Herndon HCTV volunteers help cover community events, including the annual Herndon High Homecoming Parade, National …
Herndon HCTV president Blake Rose prepares equipment to cover the Herndon High Homecoming Parade in …
Herndon HCTV president Blake Rose at the HCTV office in downtown Herndon. Members of the …
Image of the 4x4 vehicle used by South Lakes graduate Paul R. Misencik, Jr. in …
After a brief discussion on Korean Pop art, K-Pop and Bhangra dances were performed by …
The piece “Splash” by Miyoung Lee is made of steel and aluminum and in the …
Maryland artist Woon Yong Yeo near her painting “Tales Of A City,” which features a …
Members of the Han-Mee Artists Association of Greater Washington (HMAA) gather for a photo at …
Along with serving a menu full of plant-based meals, GreenFare also sells books focused on …
GreenFare CEO Gwyn Whittaker has big plans for her healthy café.
Our Military Kids, co-founded by McLean's Linda Davidson, helps children by providing grants.
Military children receive grants from McLean-based Our Military Kids that allow them to pursue their …
McLean-based organization Our Military Kids helped Olympian Gabby Douglas, then of Newport News, travel out …
From left -- musicians Stephanie Hanson, clarinet, and Kismet Al-Hussaini, violin.
Guest made an extraordinary effort to bring their best. Here are two tables of desserts. …
Guests listened earnestly as local youth read scriptures from their faith traditions.
Nat Geo Education Blog recognized Colvin Run kindergarten teacher Connie Bolz for using colored, geometric …
Colvin Run art teacher Lauren Grimm’s sixth grade students used STEAM elements to design and …
Fourth grade students at Colvin Run Elementary plan and build Colonial American structures in art …
Cyndy Mamalian’s three children are collecting gifts for the homeless this holiday season. She hopes …
Ice rink general manager Marissa Marwell in her office.
Children play at the Discover Cove Playground, which sits next to the ice skating rink.
The Shake Shack restaurant sits next to the ice skating rink.
Braeden Montague and Lola Fuentes Brock of Centreville.
(From left): Stephanie Andrade, Paula Swenor, Natalie Swenor, and Samantha Schaeffer of Falls Church at …
Mert, Asya and Yaren Bozdemir of McLean at the Tysons Corner Mall ice rink.
Beginner ice skaters use red skate aids to help them balance on the ice.
Enjoying ice skating at Tysons Corner Mall rink are (from left); Cathy Onsi, Diego Serrano, …
Head coach Brian Metress and the Lake Braddock boys' basketball team are off to a …
James Butler led Lake Braddock with 22 points on Friday.
Lake Braddock freshman Quentin James scored 12 points during the Bruins' 66-54 win over Robinson …
In three hours Emily Lawton will be at Dulles Airport waiting for a plane to …
Emily Lawton, playing the alto horn on her 11:00 am-6:00 pm shift with the Salvation …
Emily Lawton “plays the kettle” outside the Safeway at Bradlee Shopping Center. She is here …
Singer, and Broadway performer, Nova Y. Payton has starred in several feature at Signature Theatre, …
Elise Davidson wins the top prize in the Saris Bicycle Poster contest beating out other …
Elise Davidson with her new Schwinn bicycle, helmet and bell--prizes for winning the Saris Bicycle …
”Biking can make every day a PICNIC!” by Elise Davidson, a fifth-grader at Colin Powell …
Mount Vernon senior Chanise Ray is the Majors’ point guard.
Sophomore center Susannah Anderson scored eight points against Friendly in the Majors’ season opener on …
Mount Vernon head coach India Thomas called senior guard and team captain Elisa Solomon “one …
The presentation of a portrait of George Washington by the George Washington Chapter to Saint …
Members of the Sons and Daughters of the Revolution as well as a representative of …
The procession enters the cemetery.
The Virginia Society's Color Guard Detachment leads the procession into the cemetery.
The plaque honoring Revolutionary War Patriot veterans buried in Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery.
Design proposal with “bookends” favored by the BAR.
Chief Earl Cook at the scene of a death investigation.
Ron Fitzsimmons of Mount Vernon started Alice’s Kids.
Andre Curtis Wilkins
Steve Mayer (left) accepts the second place Mary Thonen Highway Beautification Award from Vicki McLeod …
The Jiffy Lube at 8540 Richmond Highway received third place recognition in the 2015 Mary …
The landscaped grounds of Steve Mayer and his brother’s Sunoco gas station at 8300 Richmond …
The Beacon of Groveton luxury apartments building won first place in this year’s Southeastern Fairfax …
Jumper, an English Setter and Golden Retriever mix, joined the parade thanks to residents Derek …
Resident Kay McCurdy, co-chair of the 2015 Holiday Pet Parade, walked her dog, Kerry, a …
Rocky and Ebony are Shih-Tzus and were dressed this year as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. …
Yorkshire Terriers, Itsy and Bitsy, are staples of the Greenspring pet parade, loyally attending each …
As part of PTA sponsored CAPS program, The Fairfax Academy Dance students came to West …
This is how University Drive will look with a center turn lane plus bike lanes …
This is the way University Drive looks now.
In addition to infrastructure and residential space, Phase II of the Liberty Crest redevelopment project …
Dan Storck (left), Mount Vernon representative to the Fairfax County School Board and Supervisor-elect for …
Elected officials, community leaders and other involved with the Liberty Crest at Laurel Hill redevelopment …
From left, West Springfield senior Grace Duah, junior Delaney Fetzer and senior Scott Burrows rehearse …
Junior Delaney Fetzer (left) at the mic and senior Sydney Degnan (right) produce sound effects …
Parade goers pose for a photo with a bagpiper from the City of Alexandria Pipes …
The Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe Band marches up King Street for the mass …
Bryan Hill returns for his second season as T.C. Williams head basketball coach.
T.C. Williams guard Jordan Jones scored 15 of his 17 points against Wakefield in the …
T.C. Williams guard Tavaris James scored 17 points against Wakefield on Dec. 5.
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Franconia Elementary School was one of several non-businesses to participate in the Greater Springfield Chamber …
Volunteers of the nonprofit Ecumenical Community Helping Others in Springfield are retrieving donated coats from …
Volunteer Tom Palumbo of Kingstowne processes a new donation at the warehouse for Ecumenical Community …
State Sen. Dave Marsden (D-37) talked about the future of Metro, EZ Pass and other …
More than 80 community members gather at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Braddock …
Holiday treats abound at Firehook Bakery on South Washington Street.
Westfield head coach Kyle Simmons has led the Bulldogs to five straight region finals. After …
Residents in the neighborhoods of Shirley Gate and Popes Head roads attend a community meeting …
FCDOT director Tom Biesiadny answers questions about the plans for an interchange and road extension …
The planned Shirley Gate Road extension would connect the Fairfax County Parkway with Braddock Road. …
Westfield quarterback Rehman Johnson throws a pass against South County.
Westfield defensive lineman Zach Jewell wraps up South County running back DeMarcus Ramsey during the …
Westfield receiver Ivory Frimpong prepares to catch a touchdown pass in the region championship game …
Westfield running back Tim Beard ran for 227 yards and a touchdown during the Bulldogs’ …
Members of the Westfield football team celebrate winning the 6A North region championship following a …
Thrive board member Cynthia Dahlin, former Executive Director Ann Rudd, and early AMEN (Thrive) supporter …
Honorary Committee members Del. Rip Sullivan and Dave Foster
Guests bid at Arlington Thrive gala
Gerry Shannon, Candace Fowler, J. Walter Tejada and Mary Hynes
Some of Westfield High’s “Ho-Ho Holiday Show” directors are: (back row, from left) Morgan Perigard, …
Abby Meyers, seen last season, and the Whitman girls’ basketball team have high expectations this …
Imam Johari Abdul-Malik with one of the trucks full of supplies for refugees.
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington marched with other local churches.
Milo Manginracina shares a snack with Imam Johari Abdul-Malik.
Imam Johari Abdul-Malik thanks and welcomes the interfaith V.O.I.C.E. community.
Five-foot-5 Madison guard Daniel Ungerleider knocked down five 3-pointers and scored 18 points during a …
Homes in Herndon have been putting up holiday decorations for the annual "Dress Up Herndon …
South Lakes sophomore Damon Johnson scored 12 points against Archbishop Carroll on Dec. 4.
Marcus Cherry led South Lakes with 21 points during the Seahawks’ 74-60 win over Archbishop …
South Lakes sophomore Emmanuel Aghayere dunks against Archbishop Carroll on Dec. 4.
Wakefield head coach Tony Bentley talks to the Warriors during Saturday’s 74-56 win over T.C. …
Wakefield defeated T.C. Williams 74-56 on Saturday.
Senior guard Jonathan Adams led Wakefield with 19 points during the Warriors' victory over T.C. …
Heff Munson replicates a water-dropping sound.
Heff Munson (left) creates sound effects while (from left) Garret Hill, Janey Robideau, Bryan Thren, …
Whitten Rutledge, a senior at Stuart, explains why he and the group Students for Change …
Edwin Henderson, a retired Fairfax County Public Schools U.S. history teacher and president of the …
Friday, Dec. 11 and Saturday, Dec. 12 are the dates for the annual Towne Square …
Herndon Community Center will host A Storybook Holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 12. Bring your …
Saturday, Dec. 12, Herndon Community Center will host A Storybook Holiday event. Bring your child …
RCC executive director recognized by Leadership Fairfax.
The Waverly Street Gallery is holding a holiday exhibit titled “RED,” a group show featuring …
Gilmore’s Light Ensemble plays and sings traditional 19th century holiday music using hammered dulcimer, guitar, …
Participants in the National Capital Adult Equestrian League Horse Show at the Potomac Horse Center.
Marlisa Jeng
Napkin holders and serveware from J.T. Interiors in Potomac, Md. are ideal gifts for those …
Victoria Sanchez says the big challenge in the Jaeger house is the space. “It is …
Victoria Sanchez and Cheryl Jaeger discuss the crown moldings and chair rail in Jaeger’s dining …
Victoria Sanchez walks over the bare boards visualizing the new kitchen in Cheryl Jaeger’s historic …
… because there is nothing like an Italian sports car … Alfa-Romeo has returned to …
Local travel agencies that are a part of the community support your interests all the …
”Chase the Submarine” makes and sells gourmet sandwiches, the likes you’ve never seen before in …
One of Jane Pearson’s dogs gets cozy on a “Janery” dog bed, designed and crafted …
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens’ “Winter Walk of Lights” is a whimsical and magical winter wonderland.
The kids and teen cooking classes at Culinaria Cooking School fill up with young budding …
Vignettes throughout the gardens and lakeside bring holiday magic to life at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens …
Throughout the month of December, the Reston Town Center hosts horse-drawn carriage rides for $5 …
Concert Orchestra, conducted by Ms. Elizabeth Leung, opened the concert with a piece featuring soloists …
Director Scott McCormick conducts the Philharmonic orchestra.
Ryan Davis, an Oakton High School junior lifts, turns and catches his partners with a …
Ryan Davis, an Oakton High School junior, soars across stage electrifying audiences in the Conservatory …
Oakton High School freshman Samantha Condro brings breathtaking elegance to her performance as Snow Queen …
Great Falls’ Caroline Wildman, gracefully moving to the exotic sound of Tchaikovsky’s Arabian melody, mesmerizes …
Great Falls’ pixie, Lily Wildman, covers the audience with holiday magic in her rendition of …
Great Falls’ Caroline Wildman, a senior at the Madeira School, soars across stage as The …
Sophia Beneski, a Madeira School senior and Northern Virginia native, enchants audiences with her performance …
Ornaments are on sale at Great Dogs of Great Falls and The Studio at $25 …
Cub Scout Pack 1127 of McLean, as well as several other Boy Scout and Girl …
Joy of Dance members were one of the most colorful and spirited groups to march …
Franklin Sherman Elementary School students march through town.
McLean High School’s Marching Band was one of the most talked-about featured groups of the …
Old Chain Bridge Road was closed down for the parade, allowing guests to enjoy the …
Cici Warner and Ruby Trent enjoying the musical performances by local elementary schools.
Franklin Sherman Elementary’s Chorus.
Noor Amin, Cameron Carroll, Ellie Kline, Ella Heilbraun and Erin Bennett of Kent Gardens Elementary’s …
Claire Guion, Allison Kelley, James August and Justin Kelley dressed up for McLean Baptist Church’s …
Bob Rosenbauman played festive tunes on the piano before the parade began.
Viva La Diva offers Stella and Dot bangle bracelets costume jewelry priced from $40 to …
Viva La Diva offers a double-handled flap Chanel bag with a standard CC logo with …
Viva La Diva offers a brand new Hobo-style Coach Bag in navy patent leather with …
Fine artist Carol Howard, who works at Artists' Atelier in the Great Falls Village Center …
Fine artist Coty Dickson, who works at Artists on the Green in the Great Falls …
Pictured (left): A Diamond Crescent 18-inch necklace in 18-kt white gold, 18-kt yellow and red …
Visiting with Santa are Jackson Whitt, 4 1/2, with his mom Cheryl of Great Falls.
Members of the Forestville Elementary Singers perform.
The lighting of the Christmas Tree during the 25th Annual Celebration of Lights and Great …
Children line up for hot chocolate and cookies.
Long-time McLean resident and community leader Bob Alden with his dog Ginger
Singing holiday tunes are the St. Francis Creche Preschool, part of St. Francis Episcopal Church, …
Cleo Dimi of Great Falls takes a pony ride.
Sophia Perkins and Francesca Mitchell, both 11 and from Great Falls, at the Petting Zoo.
Joy of Dance members decorated head-to-toe in elvish fashion and flashy costumes.
Girl Scout troops held signs promoting some of their core values, such as be “Honest …
Santa was the last to make an appearance in McLean’s seventh annual WinterFest parade on …
Amanda Mertins of Patina Polished Living advises using an urn to greet guests at the …
Gretchen Fuss, an interior designer with Tchoupitoulas Furnishings, created this holiday tree.
This traditional holiday space uses hues of red, white and green.
Designers at Merrifield Garden Center spend almost one year creating holiday displays.
Khalil Williams Diggins led West Potomac with 23 points during the Wolverines’ season-opening 69-49 win …
Jean Krause, mother of St. Aidan’s Episcopal Church member Wynne Kelch, sets out a large, …
With Volunteer Alexandria Executive Director Marion Brunken looking on at right, Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg …
Full foundation of the 1755 warehouse.
One of the beams from the warehouse foundation.
Joanna Gohmann with relics from the 1755 warehouse.
Potential community space design for Montgomery street.
Conceptual view from former GenOn Power Plant site.
Concept rendering for the MGM Casino at National Harbor.
Logan Gaskill, MGM’s vice president of human resources, at Alexandria’s Campagna Center.
Alia Artieda performs the rag dolls dance number.
Judges liked the “welcoming patio garden” of this Simpson Mews Lane home.
This yard on Forest Avenue has “understated plantings that make an attractive property.”
TaMeisha Norris, owner of allergy-friendly bakery Out of the Bubble, frosts a “dummy cake” used …
Mallory Lawhorne, left, holds up a Turkey Trot T-shirt from 1988. DRBA board member Gayle …
Kelly Smith of Lorton (left) and Nikki Taylor (right) of Sweet Ladies Bakery operate in …
Youssef Zeroual
Tanya Logan of Springfield, owner of Soul Cakes by Tanya, recently began offering her homemade …
A joint children’s choir with singers from Abiding Presence and B’nai Shalom perform “America the …
Abiding Presence Pastor Rev. Meredith Keseley (left) and Temple B’nai Shalom Rabbi Amy Perlin give …
A participant of the joint Thanksgiving Eve service at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church helps a …
Congregations from Abiding Presence and Temple B’nai Shalom packed the Burke Lutheran church sanctuary for …
Choirs representing both Abiding Presence Lutheran Church and Temple B’nai Shalom combined to perform music …
Members of the Temple B’nai Shalom Teen Jewish Alternative Music Project (from left) Aiden Smith, …
Dot Procter will be selling her colorful landscapes at the show. She has been in …
The Herndon High School Theatre team was one of many groups which attended the Nov. …
Wakefield boys’ basketball coach Tony Bentley is seen coaching at the 2014 Capital Classic.
Ralph Buglass
A mural of early Potomac
Susan Etherton, a member of the Arlington Presbyterian Church, addresses the Planning Commission.
Arlington Presbyterian Church on Columbia Pike.
Paige Galiani was the Langley girls’ basketball team’s leading scorer last season.
Senior guard Alexis Hermes, seen during last season’s state tournament, is one of Madison’s top …
he Arthur Christine pop up shop on the north side of the Wiehle-Reston East Metro …
The pop-up market at Wiehle-Reston East Metro Station is Comstock’s initiative for businesses to try …
Herbie D and the Dangermen return for the annual New Year's Eve Celebration at ArtSpace …
Terraset Elementary principal Lindsay Trout and Del. Ken Plum (D-36) at an anti-bullying assembly on …
