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Maximilian Mueller is an American Contemporary artist from Potomac, currently based in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Michael Rossi
Homeowners are seeking kitchen spaces that are calming and clutter-free says, Shannon Kadwell of Anthony …
Cracked and peeling paint on the Rodgers Suction Engine will be restored through conservation efforts …
The Prettyman Hose Carriage, built in Alexandria in 1858, is in need of repair.
The Rodgers Suction Engine, built in 1851, is in need of restoration and repairs.
Installation at Tysons West by artist, Julia Vogl.
The Tuba Guy will perform again in the 50th annual parade.
This fire-engine float delighted last year’s crowd.
The South County Youth Club cheerleaders will return again.
Cub Scouts pose for a photo during last year’s parade.
Joel Choi and Melissa Hish: They served together on the Fairfax County’s Youth Advisory Committee …
Jeff Cioletti
Kai last summer, sitting in the sun on Flye Point, Maine.
Ian McLeod
Christina Huie with Isaiah
Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Alexander J. Bianco, and GMU alumnus, graduates from basic …
Tom Wilson
Margaret Lorber
From left -- L to R: Irene Ward, LearningRx Reston, center director; Dr. Ken Gibson, …
Michael McMenamin
The brewery offers beers that will suit a wide range of palates and tastes.
While their beer brews, Port City Brewing Co. is always bustling with activity, tours, and …
Gary Morris is happy to be Mountain View’s new principal.
Gary Morris this summer outside Mountain View High.
Principal Gary Morris at his desk at Mountain View High.
Kyle Nielsen (the tallest one) with his Herndon High Certamen team right after receiving first …
... and after completing their adventure.
Students play saxophones and other brass instruments with the symphonic band.
Violinists practice with the intermediate orchestra.
Saxophone players practice with the camp’s intermediate band. Stone Middle seventh-grader Ryan Vu is second …
Phase 1 of the Silver Line began service in 2014, resulting in East Falls Church …
The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve
Before Troop 30’s wilderness hike ...
Attendees of this summer’s Belfer Teacher workshop at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, which included …
“Toucans” by Lucinda Graber; Joy category.
Emily Levey and Stephen Russell Murray in “Kiss Me Kate” at NextStop Theatre.
Meredith Haines, Jennifer Ashworth, Stephanie Shapiro, Deepa Patke (Aromatic Spice Blends), Deborah Gudelsky (Deborah Joy’s …
Alex Lipman
Restrictions and classifications of Arlington County streets.
Dulce de leche is a top-selling flavor at Casa Rosada.
Waters is hoping the 900-square-foot Whitehall Farms Market for local, craft products will be open …
The Fillmore is a music venue in Silver Spring, Md.
Artist’s rendition of the Trinity Centre east façade of the apartments.
The Trinity Centre Meadow Way view of the entrance.
The Trinity Centre site plan showing the proposed new apartments.
The Old Colony Inn in Old Town North
The center of the this alley forms the official divide between the Old Colony Inn …
Catharine Puskar, an attorney for CIA Colony Inn LLC, presents Colony Inn plans to local …
The Hunting Point towers and the courtyard between them, future site of a new amenities …
Greg Cain with the moving boxes in his family’s Hunting Point apartment.
Local residents and several members of City Council attend the July 21 Old Colony community …
Burke resident and Bishop O’Connell rising junior Patty Maye Ohanian de-committed from the University of …
Lt. Col. Tom Ryan with the Fairfax County Police Department said police recognize “the need …
Fairfax County Chief of Police Edwin Roessler reminded members of the community and ad hoc …
Mike Curtis, Manassas resident and vice president of the Mount Vernon area-based Virginia Citizens Coalition …
Christian Klossner, deputy director of the Washington, D.C. Office of Public Complaints and at-large member …
Local elected officials, members of the Fairfax County Park Authority board and Olde Forge-Surrey Square …
Olde Forge-Surrey Square children help unveil the freshly redecorated turtle, a remnant from the original …
Joanne Elder holds her son Sean, who she said inspired her to begin the project …
Owner Jeff Waters predicts pumpkins from this expansive patch may reach 90 pounds in time …
The Whitehall Farms corn maze spans three acres and is being grown for the Sept. …
Whitehall Farms head grower Brian Yoder of Reston (left) feeds “pastured” chickens.
Teenagers are charged with causing more than $120,000 in damage to 11 cars in the …
West Potomac rising junior Martha Gallagher is committed to play lacrosse at Fresno State University.
T.C. Williams graduate Darius Holland will play football at Fairmont State University in the fall.
Between 300-400 Fort Hunt High School alumni attended the annual All-Class Picnic at Fort Hunt …
The Fort Hunt High School Memorial Garden with cannon
The Fort Hunt High School Memorial Garden
The Deacons at Fort Hunt Park featuring Jazz Singer Sharon Clark Meeva (FHHS ’80) and …
From left: Steve Harvey (FHHS ’75), Tom Harvey (FHHS ’67) and FHHS Mom, Mrs. Ruth …
A banner displayed at Fort Hunt Park welcoming alumni.
Brides Against Breast Cancer, an organization dedicated to offering free information to cancer patients, caregivers, …
Leigh Merrill’s "Cloud Seeding" exhibit (running through Sept. 7) examines the construction of desire, fiction …
The Scouts leave their Camporee Camp Site for the challenge course
Backpacking the Appalachian Trail in a foot of snow.
Aboard the Battleship New Jersey
Troop 1548 with the cairn marking Baden Powell's thinking spot.
Kara Moore, pictured in 2009, has fond memories of her time with the Westfield girls’ …
Dylan Cooper
From left are Becky Binney Woodruff, Class of ‘76; Susie Coyle Poole, Class of ‘80; …
Costa Manolas, Class of ‘71; Chris Norton, Class of ‘75; and Rob Hartwell, Class of …
The Fort Hunt High School Alumni Memorial Dedication Monument
Duel Ballard, Class of ‘73; Joe Gililland, Class of ‘73, President, Fort Hunt High School; …
The recently renovated basketball courts at the Potomac Community Recreation Center.
Lt. Richard Laureano and Deputy Daisy Barbadillo with the Deadbeat Parents board.
The quilting class with their finished pillows. One side machine quilted and one side hand …
Cathy Moran and JoAnne Lewis team up to share their love of quilting with the …
Josie Amspaugh with "buttons" the owl she made.
Tony Lucca and ZZ Ward (below) perform at Tysons Plaza last Friday.
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Jack Gomersall and the Vienna Riverdogs advanced to the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League semifinals.
Retiring assistant superintendent of human resources Dr. Phyllis Pajardo was recognized at the July 23 …
Retiring chief academic officer Kim Dockery was recognized at the July 23 Fairfax County School …
Fairfax Education Association president Kimberly Adams speaks on the final budget review at the July …
From left -- Akshat and Bhumi proudly display one of their summer reading logs.
From left: Sean Wilms, Hayden McCloud, Valentina Lohr, Peter Aronson, Katrina Napora, and Willow Abshire …
Blake Pohanka
Charlotte Elaine Kline Rixse
Rick Aslanian, the former sign fabricator, holds the plans for the next project on Stevenson …
The final step is inserting the sign under a pressure roller to attach it to …
Abe Kilfe will cover the newly created City of Alexandria sign with a strip of …
Abe Kifle peels off the sticky red vinyl to reveal the No Parking signs that …
Abe Kifle, sign fabricator for the City of Alexandria, has set up the signs for …
From left: Lyle Blake Smythers plays Juror #9 and Steve Lebens plays Juror #8 in …
"Twelve Angry Men" is now showing through Aug. 8 at Gunston Theatre Two in Arlington.
Crime Prevention Officer Michelle Alexander and School Resource Officers Joe Woloszyn and Josh Kennon.
Campers in the Fairfax County Park Authority’s REC-Pac summer program gather to break into the …
Lt. Todd Kinkead poses inside the bank replica within the training academy.
Lt. Mike Shamblin with a dummy that police practice tackling and subduing.
Lt. Mike Shamblin in the black room with visitors Eileen Mackrell and Jack Spencer.
Lt. Todd Kinkead (on left) and Mountain View grad Leo Becerra (on right) listen to …
Lt. Mike Shamblin talks to visitors touring the academy’s gym
Alina Kramer
Tutoring Club of McLean donated more than 600 books to AHC Inc. of Arlington for …
A 9-year-old artist from Beijing demonstrates traditional Chinese brush painting as her younger sister watches.
Book display at Dolley Madison Library in McLean.
Kristin Cummins, real estate, of McLean, and children Cadence Cummins, 6, and Grant Cummins, 4: …
Zena Phillip, 9, East Silver Spring Elementary School, Silver Spring: “I like the Summer Reading …
Kaoru Edwards, housewife,of McLean, and son Hiro Edwards, 6, Kent Gardens Elementary School: Kaoru: “My …
Narie Choi, mom, of McLean, and children Jackson Choi, 5, and Cami Choi, 4: Narie: …
Karen Briscoe
Stephanie Tang, 8, with her image, flowers in a garden. “I like flowers,” Stephanie said. …
From left -- Chris Blankingship, Pierce Bloom, Ryan Windus, Tommy Rogers, Micaela Grassi and Matt …
Ryan Windus (Right) swims the 15-18 boys 50 meter breaststroke on Sunday. Windus won the …
Fans watch the All-Star Swim Meet on Sunday at Westwood Country Club.
Riverbend offers Friday night sunset tours and Sunday sunrise tours.
Rhonda Glasmann likes “great quality equipment and kayaks” available at Riverbend Park.
Riders prepare to board a train to go sightseeing in D.C.
Commuters wait for the Silver Line train at the Wiehle/Reston stop. The Silver Line celebrated …
The Silver Line stops in Fairfax County’s largest business district (Tysons Corner) and in the …
Passengers departing Tysons Corner stop.
A view from the Tysons Corner Metro station: The Silver Line celebrated its first birthday …
A view from Tysons Corner platform: The Silver Line has already had a big effect …
In addition to the 9,197 boardings at Reston’s station last month, McLean had 1,842 boardings; …
Walking to Tysons Corner Metro via Skybridge.
Wiehle-Reston East Station surpassed first-year ridership projections with nearly 9,200 boardings, or 18,400 weekday entries …
The Silver Line celebrated its first birthday Sunday evening, July 26 with an outdoor movie …
Clifton, VA: Main House and Separate Guest Home Open House Sunday
From left: Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D), candidate for Mount Vernon supervisor Dan Storck, candidate for …
Cottontail Cobias summer league swimmers raise money to help build fish ponds in Haiti.
Gianna Magdalene has returned to the birth center with her mother, Veronica Greenwell, for her …
Midwife Jennifer Argueta says many women love the big red tub filled with 99-100 degree …
Jennifer Argueta says a lot of women have their babies right on the bed in …
Jennifer Argueta says midwives try to make prospective mothers feel comfortable and build a relationship …
Ashley Whisonant, an Alexandria firefighter, is in her fifth season as a wide receiver for …
Lines in the property will also mark the history of the property’s evolving shoreline.
Concept rendering for granite lines planned to run through the property.
Carter Batey, newly elected chair of the Social Services Advisory Board
Susan Newell, a member of the Social Services Advisory Board, highlights the Department of Community …
Youth ambassadors officially open the Children’s Science Center Lab at Fair Oaks Mall on Monday, …
From left, Dominion Virginia Power’s Carolyn Moss, delegates Ken Plum (D-36), Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), supervisor …
Artist’s rendition of the proposed site layout showing the two, new condo buildings.
Jack Owens, a 2014 Lake Braddock graduate, played in the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League …
The expanded footprint of Terra Centre Elementary School includes a large blacktop area and basketball …
Where the library once stood, the center of Terra Centre Elementary School is now an …
Terra Centre principal Greg Brotemarkle shows off the new Kiss-n-ride entrance to the Burke elementary …
Debra Merrill is the executive director of Christ Church.
Rising South County senior and Christ Church member Patrick Richards (left) helps head custodian Phat …
Karen Dickerson goes for a quick jog after getting off work at the new Alexandria …
Maddy Altobelli
Art Fox died July 14 of complications from cancer. He was 72.
Art Fox, right, with fellow ODBC member and friend Marion Moon.
Brett Netzer
U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Owen
New next to old buildings in Frankfurt, Germany on Wilhelm Leuschner Street
The building on the left, 117-119 S. Union Street, was built in 1790. The one …
District 9 champions: Head Coach Terry Trenchard’s 10-year-olds Fort Hunt all-star team.
Veteran Army Staff Sgt. Jon Meadows suffered a brain injury during his tour in Afghanistan …
Dr. Harold Berman, shown in his Alexandria office shortly before retiring in 2014, died June …
Dr. Harold Berman, shown with his wife Barbara at a Washington Nationals baseball game, died …
Dr. Harold Berman died June 28 at the age of 87.
Zach Kirtley
Tim Yandel
Harrison Crawford is out at the plate trying to score from second base on a …
Design for the new Courthouse Square Park.
Concept rendering of Courthouse Sector plan.
Current Courthouse parking lot.
Erica Jensen and her new dog, Ginger.
Firefighters used the Jaws of Life to extricate "victims" after this "crash" at Centreville High.
From left are WGCC seniors Sophia Welch, Connor Morche, Griffin Morche, Caitlyn O'Berry, Chris Outlaw, …
Petie Nassetta competes for WGCC.
Ryan Baker competes for WGCC.
Shaun Wood totaled four home runs and 16 RBIs through 31 games with the Vienna …
Vienna River Dogs outfielder and 2011 Yorktown High School graduate Shaun Wood played in his …
Aggie, a 4-year-old iguana, is just one of many reptiles at the adoption center in …
Four-year-old Labrador retriever mix Sarahbeth’s eyes light up at the sight of people.
Jaanu is a “Purple Care” senior cat. McPaw will cover the adoption fee as well …
A grand opening ceremony for the Robert E. Simon, Jr. Children's Center was held on …
Delegate Ken Plum, Celia Jiao a lead teacher at the preschool and Reston resident, and …
Spencer enjoying open spaces at the park.
Sandy Ballentyne and her dogs, Max and Murphy.
Jordy and proud owner Lauren Johnston.
Gryffin goes for a walk.
David visits this dog park every morning and will frequently make a second trip if …
Raquel and Adam enjoy taking their rescued dogs Dia and Murphy out to the park …
Libby Jenkins (left) feels blessed to have Rocky (front) in her life, a corgi that …
Rachel takes her two pets, Roscoe and Casey, to Baron Cameron Park every day.
Students watch the police helicopter in the sky during the June exercise illustrating the dangers …
Joe Koshuta and Kelly Koshuta, fraternal twins and 2015 Madison High School graduates, will attend …
Mitch Aker
As a senior, Kelly Koshuta led the Madison girls’ basketball team to the 2015 6A …
Joe Koshuta (40) earned first-team All-Conference 6 honors in 2014 as a senior linebacker on …
Earl Brewer retired after 21 seasons as head coach of the Langley boys’ lacrosse program.
Potomac Custom Tailors is located in the Potomac Village.
Sung Lee and Jung Park, owners of Potomac Custom Tailors.
According to Janice Howard, “If you can tie your tennis shoe, you can tie our …
Janice Howard
Fairfax County Police Officers, Linda Watkins from INOVA, and Cub Scouts with their siblings gather …
Hope was rescued from a South Korean dog farm.
Laila Hussein and Farah Hisham at Target in Potomac Yards
Neda Samuels and niece Ayha Kaid at Eid Prayer at the Muslim American Society Community …
Memuna Mustapha awaiting Eid prayer at the Muslim American Society Community Center.
Mariatu Kargbo arriving for Eid prayer at the Muslim American Society Community Center.
From left are Raieesa Norat, 13, Husna Norat, Fatima Mangera, Zahra, 4, with baby Dawud-Isa …
Nejwa Yousef at the Muslim American Society Community Center.
Shelly McKinney signs certificates for My Selfie program participants.
My Selfie youth participants pose with their newly erected free library.
Imam Johari Abdul-Malik at Dar Al- Hijrah Islamic Center
Amal Yousef and daughter Lula in the prayer room at the Muslim American Society Community …
The Yousef family: Nadim, 10, Amal Yousef, and Lula, 13.
Amal Yousef at an Iftar dinner at the Muslim American Society Community Center.
The cover of the 2015 AWLA calendar
Alfred Street Baptist Church collected 250 bookbags filled with school supplies for students at Jefferson-Houston …
Kenn Ethfuller, Operator 3, Resource and Recovery
Kenn Ethfuller of Capitol Heights and Nathan and Gabriel Petrillo of Alexandria
Iranian American artist Nasser Ovissi will hold a book signing and art exhibition on Saturday, …
Farquaad (William Shingler) and his guards (from left to right, Mark Zubaly, Josh Conrad, and …
Wiley, Liam, and Lilian Harris of Kingstowne
Connor Simonelli of Alexandria
Wyatt Leach of Alexandria reacts to his experience at the city’s Tons of Trucks event …
Ila Fowler of Burke
Leonard J. Coleman from Woodbridge
Jen, Jake, Ben and Will Bemisderfer from Alexandria
Gail Arnall with her staff and friends share a memory at her retirement party as …
Posters illustrating the various facets of Gail Arnall decorate the walls of California Tortilla for …
Gail Arnall’s brother Bill Crotts and her twin sister Gwen Crotts have arrived from Arizona …
Retiring Executive Director of OAR Gail Arnall gets dressed for her retirement party at California …
“The Millinery” -- Sarah Cooper (W. Va) and Becca Goughnour, of Herndon.
Vocalist and percussionist Stephan Winick dresses up for OCEAN’s song, “Greenman.”
The couple in the heart of downtown Vienna, a few blocks from their new studio
Nicholette and Michael Dunleavy stand outside their new Pure Barre Studio in Vienna, still under …
Gracie, dog of McLean residents Anne and Dave Stewart, takes a break during a walk …
Ione Quinn with Mac.
Rick Frank drives Oso (19 months old) through the Town of Vienna arriving to see …
Painting by Elizabeth Rowles of Xander when he was tiny.
Elizabeth Rowles, of Vienna, with her BFF Xander. He is a rescue who was found …
Mary Anne Hampton with Friends of MCC President Glenn Yarborough.
McLean High School grad Jessica Bulford hugs her puppy, Lizzy.
Churchill Road student Megan Masri, 9, holds her 8-week-old puppy, Summer, at McLean Central Park, …
A unique draw of Cigar & More is the collection of original vintage newspapers amassed …
Cigar & More owner Lemma A. Lemma comes from a tobacco background in his native …
Besties Fiona the cat and Finnigan the dog chill together in the Walls’ house.
McLean resident and consultant for brokerage firms and banks Ann Griffith plays piranha with her …
McLean cat Buttons snaps a selfie with his owner, McLean resident and real estate agent …
Upon completing their reading log, children paste their names on congratulatory decals on the library …
At Great Falls Library the Summer Reading program is advertised in the Children’s section. Special …
Samantha Grayer smiles in front of her home aquarium.
Katherine Schnell's bearded dragon, Sandy.
From left -- Shelby, Suzanne, and Sarah Irwin with their dogs, Lucy and Stella.
Andrew McCausland and his green-cheeked Conure, Squawky.
Jill Baker and her dog, Izzy
Josh Baker pets his dog, Izzy
Jill Baker holds her corn snake, Cornelia
"Deep Vent" by Nicki O'Neill is part of the "Benthos" exhibit at Waverly Street Gallery. …
Fairfax County Chief of Police Col. Edwin C Roessler, Jr appears in a July 13, …
The Clovis Point, Alexandria’s oldest artifact
Edgar Poe on the banjo at the “Wailin’ Ghosts of the Civil War”
Jones Point, where American Indians lived in seasonal camps, fishing and gathering tools from the …
Francine Bromberg, director of Alexandria Archeology, with a collection of artifacts from Alexandria’s American Indians.
View of the Potomac from the doomed park.
Police cruisers in the in-car video program have both front- and rear-mounted cameras that can …
Sydney-Chanele Dawkins, a former chair of the Alexandria Commission for the Arts, died July 8 …
The late Jimmy Breslin
Around 100 youth from all over Virginia are helping repair four houses in Lorton, including …
A rear room in the house has significant water damage and a collapsed floor. By …
Youth pastor Danny Quirin of Roanoke gives a sermon on what it means to have …
Winners of the 2015 Best Of Braddock Awards stand at the front of the Braddock …
Amy Zydel of Olde Forge-Surrey Square was also named Citizen of the Year at the …
Duwain Ketch of Burke Centre was named Citizen of the Year at the 2015 Best …
West Springfield rising senior Maura D’Anna is committed to play basketball at Indiana University of …
Former Woodson goalkeeper Brian Breslin will play soccer for Randolph-Macon College next season.
Rising Lake Braddock Secondary School senior Megan Cloer of Burke was on the first team …
T.C. Williams rising senior Andrew Tovsky is committed to play baseball at Elon University.
Mount Vernon District Commander Shawn C. Martin
Assistant Commander Bryan Holland
Mount Vernon District Commander Shawn C. Martin (seated) with his new Assistant Commander Bryan Holland.
First Lady of Virginia Dorothy McAuliffe (left) and San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith …
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Torrey Smith (center) and First Lady of Virginia Dorothy McAuliffe …
Fireworks light up the sky July 11 as musicians from the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra play …
Maestro Kim Allen Kluge, shown leading the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra at the city’s 2015 birthday …
Reagan Newell, a 2015 Centreville High School graduate, will play lacrosse at James Madison University.
Rich Amada as Caractacus Potts and McKensey Struzik as Truly Scrumptious rehearse a scene from …
From left: Lourdes Navarro, Mike Baker Jr. and Steven Labovitch sing a song from the …
Zubaii Khan and wife Abia, sons Muheeb and Muujeeb at Landmark Mall
Farah Kharif, taxi driver with his wife Magda and child Rowan at Landmark Mall
Farida Alsadig, 13, and her sister Ghalia Alsadig 7 at the Muslim American Society Community …
Shah Hassan, owner, Washington Wireless, Landmark Mall
Rabia Pervez, teacher, in the Muslim American Society Community Center
Sikander Khan, shop worker, Fair Price Market
Salman Abdulrehman, butcher, Fair Price Market
Samira Aslam, Cashier, Fair Price International Supermarket
Khalid Hussain, store owner, Fair Price International Supermarket
Nessrin Guindy, at The Holy Cow. Guindy works as an Arabic interpreter.
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Julie Amermaan and Erika Perez, sisters and Orchestra members from New Jersey.
Two orchestra members from the New Jersey-based AAA orchestra.
Orchestra members playing "Disney Remembered."
A door-to-door tree trimmer convinced an elderly woman that this maple tree was endangering her …
Malpractice in the tree care industry, according the Fairfax County Urban Forestry Division, includes “topping …
Looking east over Seminary Road and I-395, work continues on the bridge reconstruction, the I-395 …
Jolley’s Restaurant and Lounge offers Ethiopian cuisine.
McLean graduate Elise Koehl scored more than 200 goals during her four-year high school lacrosse …
Audience and attendees of the sixth Annual Ukulele Festival at Reston Lake Anne Plaza learn …
Mark Ingrao, President and CEO/GRCC
Police Lt. Matt Owens (left), the Sully District Station’s assistant commander, presents the Officer of …
Gary Eyler recreated the original White House Correspondents Association Charter from 1914 by discovering the …
Gary Eyler has framed a dinner invitation from George Washington in 1779 that requests “the …
Gary Eyler, the owner and founder of Old Colony Shop in Alexandria since 1989, has …
Steven Crime and his wife Mary-Jane Roth have brought in a certificate to Gary Eyler …
Photo of Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe at the signing of the Transportation Network Company law …
Musician Stuart Fuchs with Oak Hill resident and musician Glen Hirabayashi of the Aloha Boys. …
Herndon resident Stacie Blythe, who brought some handmade instrument hangers, was one of the vendors …
Consumers buying fresh vegetables at the Herndon Farmers Market.
Wearing traditional attire and performing traditional dances and songs, the Piscataway tribe will help dedicate …
Representatives of the Piscataway tribe will be on hand for the July 25 dedication of …
Receiving the public relations industry's Silver Anvil at a ceremony in New York are (from …
Kathy Smith
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Caroline Elizabeth Levy and Steven James Griffin.
Herndon consumers buying fresh vegetables at the local farmers market.
Matthew Sullivan with wife Michelle and his book, “The Orphans.”
The 3rd Annual Burger Bash is on Saturday, July 18 at Gateway Park, 1300 Lee …
Virginia political and business leaders are trying to reverse passenger declines at Dulles Airport, as …
Multiple-WAMMIE award winner, Lisa Lim, will rock the park with masterful songwriting, burning guitar and …
“The Healing Wall” is assembled from two dozen puzzle pieces created by soldiers recovering at …
Tucker Winfrey suffered from a spinal cord injury while at the beach in December 2013 …
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with Great Falls Elementary School students and teachers.
Several dogs chase each other, enjoying the unlimited play time at Seneca Hill.
Madison rising senior Matt Favero committed to play baseball at Brigham Young University.
Tyler West, a 2015 Langley High School graduate, finished his high school career as the …
The crowd enjoys listening to the Bluegrass group Bill Emerson and the Sweet Dixie Band …
Early stages of a bittermelon.
From left: Dore Skidmore, president of the Vienna Arts Society; Shari MacFarlane, artist; Terry Svat, …
Artist Shari MacFarlane stands in front of the Healing Wall Puzzle painted by soldiers who …
Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Karen Garza comments on the new Strategic Plan during …
Pat Hynes accepts the gavel from Tammy Derenak Kaufax and begins her term as school …
The school board voted unanimously to approve Pat Hynes (Hunter Mill) as the next board …
Michael Ducharme of Decoding Dyslexia applauds the new Strategic Plan for Fairfax County Public Schools …
Steven L. Greenburg, president of the Fairfax County Federation of Teachers, voices his support for …
Here, Katie Simmons Hickey is crowned “Woman of the Year.” The 22 candidates for Man …
Art supplies and games that allow for creative play can be an important part of …
The 2014 Clifton Film Festival production team of (from left) Jan Weinberg, Aaron Superfin, David …
"The American Dream - Starring Jackie Chan and John Cusack, Dragon Blade 3D IMAX will …
“Joy of Loving” Dance Drama. 7 p.m. at The Robert A. Parilla Performing Arts Center, …
Jessica Lynn sings the national anthem in front of 100 men and women about to …
The body of Brazilian Investigator Carlos Silva received an escort of officers from the Fairfax …
Firefighting personnel from multiple jurisdictions salute Investigator Carlos Silva while his casket is loaded on …
An honor guard representing multiple police and firefighting forces lifts the packaged casket of Brazilian …
Alex Manente of Reston is Investigator Carlos Silva’s cousin.
The First Virginia Regiment of the Continental Army fired a volley of blanks in sync …
Benjamin Franklin reads the Declaration of Independence as rain falls lightly on the bowling green …
John McConnell of Ashburn (right) acts as sergeant for the artillery section in charge of …
Alakbar Raufoglu (left) and his wife Tamara Grigoryeva (right) of Arlington are journalists from Azerbaijan …
Olga Riley (right) of Leesburg is originally from Russia. She was joined at the ceremony …
Jonathan Montero of Fairfax is originally from Peru and served in the U.S. Marine Corps …
Betty Cortez of Annandale is originally from Bolivia.
Jessica Hatchley (right) with her husband Capt. Robert and son Robert III, all of Fredericksburg.
George Washington himself spoke to the 100-plus new citizens during their naturalization ceremony.
More than 100 people from 45 countries became American citizens at a naturalization ceremony held …
United States Citizen and Immigration Services director León Rodriguez leads the oath of allegiance at …
A contingent from the Sons of the American Revolution marches across the George Washington’s Mount …
From left, Claude Bauer of Middletown, Maryland; Solomon Robin of Catonsville, Maryland; David Embrey of …
An infantryman picks up a token signifying his acceptance of a promotion in the ranks …
Kaydee Puppets puts on a show starring Dudley Dog and friends at the George Mason …
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Robinson graduate Jack Rowlett (22) competed in the Under Armour All-America Game on July 3 …
Hayfield graduate Bonnie Schipper will play softball at Columbia University.
Johnathan Breaux (center) directs his political satire “Philmoria.”
(Back, from left) Connie Polnow, Mikaela Voegele, Jackie Hafner (front, from left) Margot Baden, Angel …
When asked “Who has heard gunshots in the local community?” an overwhelming majority of the …
Joyce Rawlings addressing the Braddock community.
Linda Tibbs, mother of Shakkan Elliot-Tibbs, and his aunt, Bernadette Tibbs.
The front exterior of 226 The Strand.
Mount Vernon graduate Mouctar Balde, left, will play lacrosse at Arcadia University.
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes graduate Ellie Majure played in the Under Armour All-America Game …
Jacob Nelson and Anna Hicks as Link and Tracy.
The Turnblad family: (From left) Jay Tilley (mom Edna), Brian Medley (dad Wilbur) and Anna …
Portraying Bert and Mary Poppins are (back row) Joshua Ewalt and Madyson Hanton, and (front …
Incoming President Yvonne Folkerts and Starlet G. Zarek
Dale Turner, Willette Holland, and Mina Hubbard of Rising Hope Church enjoy the annual picnic.
A final step in the preparation of the special BBQ sauce is the grating of …
Allie Barfield’s husband, Garrett, who handles the upfront duties and manages the bar, is loading …
Steam wafts over the stove as Allie Barfield, chef at Bilbo Baggins on Queen Street, …
The theme of this summer’s Burke Centre Library reading program and art competition is “Read …
The City of Fairfax Band welcomes children to try out instruments then performs a concert …
A young fan of the City of Fairfax Band tries her chops at a French …
(From left) Farhan Mahmoud Jamal, his daughter Maryam, daughter Aishah and wife Mubashera Chaudhry stand …
Rashid Moin and wife Sadaf Arhaan enjoy the iftar meal after sunset during Ramadan.
Syeed Hsnai (right) of Centreville serves fried chicken to Muslim men for the iftar fast-breaking …
Moshiur Rahman, of Fairfax, comes to the Islamic Center Northern Virginia Trust each day to …
Men at the Islamic Center Northern Virginia Trust bow during the evening’s last prayer Isha’.
Morning glory vines wind up the side of the the Potomac Farm tent. These flowers …
Steve Magassy stands barefoot beneath the Farm's sign. "You can't miss it," he said.
Businesses throughout the Town of Herndon decorated their stores to celebrate Independence Day and welcome …
Dr. Finley Family Eye Care, 709 Pine Street in Herndon won “Most Patriotic” display in …
Cleaning equipment along South Arlington Mill Drive.
Arlington Fire Department setting up containment booms in Four Mile Run.
The Northern Virginia Emerald Society Pipe Band, which performed at the opening ceremony and closing …
On Friday, July 3 a vigil was held at Reston Town Center for Inspector Carlos …
An impromptu memorial for Inspector Carlos Silva was set up by the Mercury Fountain at …
Hundreds of local residents attended the annual Fourth of July Celebration at Herndon. Events took …
The Town of Herndon welcomed hundreds of local residents to its annual Fourth of July …
The Town of Herndon’s annual Fourth of July celebration included live music by the group …
Centreville graduate Caroline Wakefield, right, will play lacrosse at the University of North Carolina.
Marta Sniezek on the court for National Cathedral School: McLean resident was recently named to …
Marta Sniezek's father and mother, David and Edwina, kissing Marta as she is awarded a …
From left, Jonathan Gomez - age 11 (just got his coupon book), Donovan Swartz - …
Erin Sweeney, a Vienna resident and 2015 graduate of Arlington's Bishop O’Connell High School, will …
Will Brooke, a 2015 Marshall High School graduate, will play baseball for Coastal Carolina University.
The Rev. Keary Kincannon and parishioners at the Rising Hope Methodist Mission Church celebrated their …
Anita Lisanick of Park Fairfax poses by the American flag at the picnic.
The Myllenbecks stand in the wine garden, where they plan to host live music and …
The future home of the Sonoma Cellar Tasting Room.
Rick Myllenbeck stands at the Sonoma Cellar tasting table.
Elizabeth and Rick Myllenbeck in front of the future Sonoma Cellar.
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Battelle’s Meg Silva (far right) awards Battelle-UCM Scholarships at Mount Vernon High School to (in …
From left are Cindy Lopez, a program assistant; Jasmin Witcher, director of development; and Executive …
Charlyne Braxton, the transitional housing case manager, and Board member Susan Fitzpatrick in one of …
The 6th Annual Ukulele Festival will be on July 11, from 11 a.m. - 5:30 …
Cadet First Class Mark Behne, CVHS 2012, and SWAB Jacob “Jake” Behne, CVHS 2015, share …
Playing chimney sweeps are (from left) Karin Hoelzl, Nora Winsler, Cammy Fischer, Connor Rudy, Morgan …
Stephen Riso and Quinn Anzelone
Decorated cars make their their down the parade route.
River Falls Tennis Pros
River Falls New Family
Lucy and Gracie Caudron
Kate Megary and Colin Muth
John Phillips and Rain Dance
Heaton Talcott
Emma and Melanie Caudron sing "God Bless America" in the beginning of the parade.
“3rd Graders Rule”
After Donaldson Run Headwaters restoration project was completed.
Before Donaldson Run Headwaters restoration project began
Progression of stream restoration project at Donaldson Run Tributary A
Green Street project at North Albemarle Street rain garden
Green Streets project at Patrick Henry Drive median rain garden
Green Streets project at 8th Street South curbside rain garden
Maria
Jane Franklin Dance."Niche" (for the Atlas Intersections Festival).in rehearsal Feb. 24, 2015.at Atlas Performing Arts …
Jane Franklin Dance.company members in rehearsal.at Theatre on the Run, Arlington.12/22/2014.Original Filename JFD_141222_184
“I wish I had the courage to …”
The Courage Wall will be in Welburn Square until July 31.
A young man passing by adds his thoughts on courage to the Wall.
Courage Wall creator Nancy Belmont greets visitors in Welburn Square last Thursday afternoon.
Scooters, wagons and bikes (and Captain Marvel on his motorcycle) crowd the street in a …
Doug and Lynne Ross and John Armstrong unfurl the street-wide flag that will signal to …
Jason and Kathryne Licht bring up the end of the Lyon Village parade route as …
Syd Levin in an Uncle Sam costume rallies the Lyon Village paraders who are taking …
BJ France says she is the newest member of the Woodcarvers group after just a …
Wilda Garrison, confiding she will be 93 in two weeks, has been attending the Woodcarvers …
Paul Im, of Vienna, eats 10 chili dogs during a hotdog eating competition during the …
Individual puzzle pieces, painted by soldiers suffering from PTSD, lay ready to be assembled by …
Cassandra Gore, Olivia Gore, Ryan Campbell and Jack Rampy of McLean.
Mark Casso leads the parade with area Girl Scouts. Despite a 30-minute rain delay, hundreds …
Faith Boone and brother Jimmy Boone, who is now a football coach at Oakton High …
Faith Boone at 18 months, smiling her angelic smile during the Christmas season in 2003.
Architect James Rill’s Vero Beach, Fla., home is accessorized with sea-inspired furnishings in blue and …
This home, which sits on the Chesapeake Bay, has an open floor plan that includes …
Local teen golf phenoms played in the Hurricane Junior Golf Tour at Reston National Golf …
United Community Ministries (UCM) has received a $15,000 grant award to enhance job seeker services …
Troop 673 Boy Scouts and other volunteers clear Jeffrey Road safety trail
(From left) HOT 99.5’s Intern Harrison, DJ Houston, Dr. Katz and HOT 99.5 Intern Sklar …
A dead man was reported June 27 in a pond on South Van Dorn Street …
The Daisies put on their masks for their upcoming performance from The Lion King.
Norma Safren and Lucia Rogers enjoy a cup of coffee after finishing brunch at the …
George Mason University Professor of Biology Dr. Emanuel Petricoin cited Temple Douglas' work as inspiration …
Tawny Hammond will depart for Austin after leading the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.
The alley that 415 Wolfe St. shares with 315 S. Royal St.
415 Wolfe Street’s main entrance
Candles are raised as the congregation joins in the singing of “This Little Light of …
Hannah Meade, Audrey Knox, Dara Baker and Athena Burkett sing “This Little Light of Mine.”
Couples greet one another at the gathering.
City Councilman Jeff Greenfield and resident Diane Henn discuss bike lanes in the project area.
A rainbow of colored lanterns glow beneath the pulpit at Commonwealth Baptist Church.
Hannah Meade, Audrey Knox, Dara Baker and Athena Burkett rehearse a few songs before the …
The cast of ACCT's production of "Cheaper by the Dozen" includes: (Back row): Lillian (Lyndsey …
Mother (Suzanne Martin) and Dad (James McDaniel) star in ACCT's production of "Cheaper by the …
DASH CEO Sandy Modell thanks the local businesses for coming to the support of the …
The Old Town pool on Cameron Street.
Area children take a break from the Old Town pool to check out the “Splash …
The Appomattox statue at the intersection of Prince and Washington streets.
A trolley car in Kassel, Germany.
Celia Carvajal with volunteer driver Deserie Hirsch. They are from Shepherd’s Center of McLean Arlington …
Patricia Rohrer
Reflections in the floor-to-ceiling mirror assist Lindsey and Gregory Bearce with their posture and dance …
On June 16 residents of Herndon celebrated the reopening of the new and improved Station …
Musicians and songwriters Floatstone from Antwerp, Belgium with Amsterdam native Lily Kiara (right) played on …
Several new restaurants are arriving in Reston. Bento House Japanese Restaurant signed a lease for …
William Bates, Herndon High School’s principal and FCPS Principal of the Year, honored on June …
raduate Sirtaj Kahlon with (from left) her uncle, Lakhbir Kahlon; father, Avtar Singh; mother, Jatinder …
John Barrett, a Vietnam veteran who was homeless from 1982 to 2011, will move into …
Keynote speaker Dr. Mary Hatwood Futrel
Parker-Gray High School Class of 1965, its last graduating class.
Parker-Gray High School graduates of the 1940s: Thomas Harold Lee, Bernice Lee, Arthur Dawkins and …
Teachers and staff of Parker-Gray High School: Alice Lewis Holland, Edith Burton, Arthur Dawkins and …
