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Gina Sobel - Flute ..Artist-in-Residence - Strathmore
Robert Pouliot.
Dos Amigos’ taco selection is almost paralyzing in terms of the number of choices, but …
Roz White plays the role of Mamie Till and Enoch King plays Emmett Till in …
Enoch King plays the role of Emmett Till in "Anne & Emmett," which will be …
Lizzie, Kasey and Clipper enjoying the porch when Kasey was a puppy.
Bike to Work Day Bethesda 2015
Brigadier General George M. Degnon
Bullis School second graders on a canoe trip encounter a frog.
Ethan McKelvain
From left) are Fairfax Rotary board member Robert Sowell and club President Paul Gauthier.
Spectators in Great Falls Village Centre watch Paint Great Falls participant Robert Gilbert create a …
Plein Air Competition Juror Jill Banks paints “en plein air.”
Red centipede
Zento in Old Town offers up cool sushi on hot days.
Police Chief Earl Cook announced his retirement effective Oct. 1.
Springfield resident and owner of Turtle Hill Originals Ron Hilbig displays his mirrors and picture …
Helping out at previous strawberry festival at the church were Kathy Ku ...
Family Fashion volunteers at a previous festival.
Spencer Knife
Dogs and humans join forces in last year’s Walk for Animals.
Matsuri 2015: Alison Malzahn and her Japanese Immersion student daughter Keira, now a third grader …
This Wilson’s warbler is one of more than 20 species of warblers who use Monticello …
Reston Town Center is the home of the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival and many …
Designers will be tasked with creating elegant spaces on a small scale in 2016, predicts …
Downsizing from a large home to a compact living space will be popular this year, …
The age-restricted residential development Piney Run by Elm Street would include 259 units located off …
Genevieve Concannon
The Guevara family (from left): Nathan, 12; Marilyn and John; and Peter, 14.
John Guevara
Monique A. Miles
John C. Cook (R)
Tulips by Terri Parent.
The Stone House at Manassas Battlefield
Dr. Alvin L. Crawley, superintendent of schools, talks with students.
Pumping and treatment will probably need to continue for another year. A drive through TD …
Pumping and treatment of the Exxon cleanup will continue this year. A drive-through TD Bank …
Emily Landeryou at the USAT Junior Elite Richmond competition in the bike portion of the …
The Scouts tested their knots and lashing skills with Huckfin days of constructing bamboo rafts …
Bowties at HoraceHugh
A raccoon kit just a few weeks old rests in the glove of an Animal …
Clyde, a two-year-old Newfie, is pictured here with Caitlin Grant of Potomac. Clyde loves playing …
Native Americans used to live on Conroy Island. The Point of Rock Route 15 bridge …
The view at Seneca from the C&O Canal.
Robinson graduate Chris Mayhew (left) and Alix Caccomo (right) acted in Alex Bulova’s 2015 Clifton …
Churchill graduate Louis Dubick, seen during the 2015 season, played in the Under Armour All-American …
Patrick Henry Recreation Center (left) with Patrick Henry Elementary in the background.
Margaret O'Meara with Steve Guback, receives the Guback Scholarship.
The renovated interior of the Alexandria train station.
The tunnel and the station on King Street.
Fairfax Mayor Scott Silverthorne and Dorothy Sorrell (center) with members of the Commission for Women.
Director of Tennis John McDaniel works with a junior tennis player.
Teaching pro Elan Mizrahi
Bonnie Kind, Julie Altar and Lisa Raker enjoy a morning of tennis.
Police Chief Jay Farr
Kevin Ruark admits that Team Bella is a small one – “Just me and Bella!” …
Zoey Tests the waters: The 2 yr-old Silver Labrador was first in line when volunteers …
Mayor Lisa C. Merkel and Ronald K. Ashwell of Ashwell, LLC, the private holder of …
Quarry Springs clubhouse is now open to the public.
The entry of the Quarry Springs clubhouse was designed to set a luxurious tone for …
Amenities for residents of Quarry Springs include a clubhouse with a lounge, which will overlook …
The fundraising event had participants winding through Waynewood.
The Rev. Dr. Dennis Perry and the Rev. Jason Micheli
On Sunday, May 24, Mayor Bill Euille joined neighbors from Valley Drive, Quincy Street, and …
Senior first baseman Maggie Heltzel and the Mount Vernon softball team lost to Massaponax 5-0 …
Mount Vernon freshman Susannah Anderson was a first-team all-conference selection.
Mount Vernon senior Stormy Zyzyk was named Conference 13 Player of the Year in 2015.
Alexandria Committee chair Virginia Jenkins gives a brief history of the Braddock Cannon Monument.
Springfield resident Sandy Kester waters her straw-based garden. The straw bales absorb the water in …
Ceci Stillwell and her daughter Kori, both volunteers on a 2012 mission trip to Uganda …
All four of Lisa Brockman’s winning hats.
Lisa Brockman in her home with three of her four winning hats.
Master Police Officer Joe Moore asks a driver if they know about the “Move Over” …
Master Police Officer Joe Moore watches his radar while parked behind a Virginia State Trooper …
A Virginia State Trooper pulls over a driver that sped past a parked police car …
Master Police Officer Joe Moore approaches the driver’s side of a vehicle while the radar …
Brett Norwood, seen during the Conference 5 championship game on May 22, and the Chantilly …
Oakton senior Karlie Cronin attacks the goal while Centreville’s Caroline Kelly (17) defends during Saturday’s …
Carnival rides were one of the attractions in this year’s annual Herndon Festival. The outdoor …
Herndon Community Television volunteers helped provided live coverage of the 35th Annual Herndon Festival held …
The 36th Annual Herndon Festival runs Thursday, June 2 through Sunday, June 5.
Streets of downtown Herndon were filled with booths selling jewelry, furniture, crafts, photography and fine …
Panera Bread is one of Herndon’s newest businesses.
From left -- Stephanie Barko, Lauri Swift and Mayor Lisa Merkel enjoy treats served by …
Owner Hank Allen gives a tour of Signarama to Mayor Merkel, Lauri Swift and Dennis …
Chiropractors Dr. Camille T. D’Amato and Dr. Frankie Velez from Quality Chiropractic and Rehab.
Doug Downer’s father was one of the founding members of Herndon’s Chamber of Commerce.
Lake Braddock senior Amanda Hendrix hit a game-tying RBI double in the sixth inning of …
Hayfield catcher Bonnie Schipper went 2-for-3 against Lake Braddock in the opening round of the …
Hayfield sophomore Brittany Wieland had two hits on Saturday, including an eighth-inning solo homer against …
Hayfield freshman Avery Neuhart earned the win in the pitcher's circle against Lake Braddock on …
South Lakes senior Tess Rayle allowed two runs --- one earned --- in six-plus innings …
South County pitcher Aubrey Bates allowed one unearned run during Friday's victory over South Lakes.
South County shortstop Cara Yates, center, drove in the game-winning during the Stallions' 2-1 win …
Fallon Keplinger and her class use a garden at Thomas Jefferson Middle School for out-of-classroom …
Students researched the varieties of tomato plants and planted them throughout a patch of land …
Deborah Mohammed, coordinator of the International Baccalaureate Program, shows the IB contributions. Photo by Emily …
Everett Hellmuth III, Bonnie Christ, Joe Viar and David Hellmuth. Everett Hellmuth III is the …
Jennifer Barlow's work is on display at Glen Echo Park through May 31. Visit www.glenechopark.org …
Deborah Addo
Cheer on teams from local elementary schools, scout troops and businesses, as well as families, …
Cindy Lopez-Yusuf has led the West Potomac girls’ lacrosse program to a winning record in …
Freshman goalkeeper Claire Barber is a key part of the West Potomac girls’ lacrosse team’s …
West Potomac senior Lizzie Wood scored six goals against McLean on Tuesday.
McLean junior Alessandra Pelliccia scored four goals against West Potomac on Tuesday.
McLean senior Elise Koehl scored a career-high 10 goals during the Highlanders' 18-10 win over …
McLean senior Elise Koehl scored 10 goals against West Potomac in the opening round of …
Presenting the $500 award are (from left) Juli Monroe of 1 to 1 Discovery; Amy’s …
Lafayette’s oath signed at Valley Forge
The frigate L’Hermione
The “Building Bridges” exhibit is a collection of work featuring local artists, and artists from …
Sixty goats from Eco-Goats in Davidsonville, Md., graze on the underbrush of invasive plants in …
Members of the Nen Daiko perform taiko (drumming) at the 2013 Obon Festival at Ekoji …
Members of American Legion Post 24 pay tribute to former Legion commanders during the Memorial …
Monique Banks shares a story with Tracy Jefferson about one of her nail art works …
Monique Banks concentrates on applying the new color, “I can’t find my Czech book” nail …
The 14U Fire Ants baseball team traveled to the Richmond area and won the AA …
The 10U Mount Vernon Mavericks baseball team won the John W. Reep Memorial Day Tournament, …
The T.C. boys’ first varsity 4 rowed three outstanding races, placing ninth in the National …
The T.C. girls’ freshman 8 battled a field of tough competitors to reach the final, …
The T.C. Williams girls’ varsity light weight 8 boat accepts the bronze medal in the …
The Child & Family Network Centers hosted its 12th Annual Multicultural Celebration in the parking …
The Historical Trumpets and Flutes of the U.S. Army Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps …
Overview of Alexandria’s combined sewer system
Incumbent Mayor William Euille shows strong lead in fundraising race.
The Patrick Henry Recreation Center (left) with the current Patrick Henry Elementary School and future …
Staff and School Board favored Option 2, with two new buildings replacing the existing Patrick …
Joyce Harris, of McLean, testifies before the Board of Supervisors on the mandated rewrite of …
Boy Scouts from Troop 1345 raise the American Flag on Memorial Day at Burke Centre …
From left, U.S. Navy Capt. Matthew Kosnar, supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock), Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), …
2nd Lt. Karen Maslona of the West Springfield police district participated in joint training with …
In another scenario, a technician was shot unexpectedly while responding to a medical call. Police …
Fire and police personnel received training in “warm zone” scenarios involving a simulated active shooter …
Charlotte Del Duca’s landscaping goats practice removing invasive wineberry on Bob Pearson’s property in Fairfax …
Charlotte Del Duca of Oakton trains her landscaping goats to reach up for vegetation off …
A motorcycle rider with an American flag takes part in the Ride of the Patriots …
A huge crowd gathers at the start of the procession of the Ride of the …
The Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe Band performs.
U.S. Rep. Gerry Conolly addresses the crowd at Patriot Harley-Davidson before the Ride of the …
The Honor Guard marches in the parade before the Ride of the Patriots and Rolling …
Edna Eagle and Tami Parks of American Legion Auxilliary Post 177 of Fairfax with donations …
Members of the Patriot Fairfax Drill Team perform.
Motorcycles line the parking lot of the Patriot Harley-Davidson.
Bikes enter the staging ground of the Patriot Harley-Davidson on Fairfax Boulevard in Fairfax.
Eileen and Joe Pounder of Fredericksburg, members of the HOG Chapter of the Harley Owner's …
From left are Susie Sinclair-Smith, Laura Cecala and GEICO President Bill Roberts.
From left are members of Samaritans4Homeless with Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal.
From left are Father John Enzler, Susie Sinclair-Smith and John Delaney.
The family von Trapp includes, from left, first row, Allison Howlett (Louisa), Emily Ashman (Gretl), …
From left are Jill Phillips, Squeals on Wheels; Carol Nerenberg, Berkshire Hathaway Penfed Realty; Barry …
From left are Owen Ritter; Rabbi Leonard Cahan, Rabbi Emeritus, Congregation Har Shalom; Sherly Dominitz; …
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SYA Extreme Thunder
Fairfax County Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating fifty-six-year-old In Hong Won.
Todd A. Stottlemyer, former CEO of Acentia, addresses 355 master’s degree candidates and 58 doctoral …
Laura Nemets, left, regional assistant vice president, Northern Virginia for MedStar NRH, and Cathy Elrod, …
Natalie Reich ("Alex") & Julie Kashmanian ("Velveteen Rabbit").Encore Stage & Studio/The Children's Theatre.May 13, 2010
Pat Dwyer as "The Caterpillar".Encore Stage & Studio/The Children's Theatre.June 1, 2006
The Wolf Trap's Filene Center season features 72 acts and 39 Wolf Trap debuts, allowing …
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band launched Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing …
Kids who cook – such as these young summer campers - deserve the chance to …
(From left): Chip Comstock, Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova, State Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31), …
This year’s keynote speaker was Lt .Gen. Arthur C. Blades of the United States Marine …
A new Franklin Sherman Elementary School was constructed on 6633 Brawner St. in 1953 in …
The Reverend Aaron Fulp-Eickstaedt and his wife, the Reverend Judith Fulp-Eickstaedt.
An overhead shot of rehearsals at McLean High School.
German exchange students jumping off of the Capitol steps.
A group shot in front of McLean High School.
Original building being razed.
On Memorial Day, the Herndon Chestnut Grove Cemetery major road was lined with 61 American …
Herndon councilmember and commander of American Legion Post 184 David Kirby welcomed everyone to the …
Herndon High School Junior Naval ROTC students Lana Truese, Bella Back, Ian Herring, and Bryce …
Dominique May, 18, of Reston
Eddie Rodriguez, 22, of Woodbridge
Joseph L. Ritchey
Louis Dubick
VDOT Project Manager Susan Shaw
From left, in middle: Doug Wood of Cabell’s Mill and Jerome Vitner of Newgate examine …
Jerry Foltz (left), of Centreville’s Country Club Manor community, and VDOT engineer Mitch Ball discuss …
From left are Erin Hamm, Marion Rantis and Mary Saunders.
Chantilly junior Jared DiCesare pitched three innings in relief and earned the win during the …
The Chantilly baseball team won the Conference 5 championship with a 2-1 victory over Oakton …
The Bishop O’Connell softball team, seen during the WCAC championship game on May 9, won …
Tacos will be on the menu at Tupelo Honey Cafe's newest location.
This homeowner loves the stand of trees by his house along Georgetown Pike. The County …
Approximately three dozen members of the Great Falls Historical Society and residents of Great Falls …
Great Falls Historical President Kathleen Murphy, left, thanks hospitality chair Betty Swartz, who helped organize …
John Adams with his wife Barbara Adams. See www.connectionnewspapers.com for short video of his acceptance …
The Fiscal Year 2016 Approved Budget for Fairfax County Public Schools passed by a 10-2 …
Public attendance during the School Board’s discussion of its Fiscal Year 2016 budget was significantly …
Easement, tree canopy, berms, erosion control, curb and gutter and historic preservation of Georgetown Pike …
The Peace Mission Korean Dance Group, directed by Jeongsook Park, performed during the one-year celebration …
A group picture in the Comfort Women Memorial Peace Garden following the event celebrating the …
(From left) Herndon Councilwoman Grace Han Wolf, dancers in the Peace Mission Korean Dance Group, …
Robinson goalkeeper Danielle Valenti tosses an outlet pass during Friday's Conference 5 championship game against …
The Robinson girls' lacrosse team won the Conference 5 championship on Friday, beating Centreville 19-13 …
Robinson sophomore attacker Katie Checkosky, left, finished with four goals and four assists in Friday's …
Robinson junior attacker Taylor Caskey earned first-team All-Conference 5 honors this season.
Marshall senior attackman Owen Crizer, the Conference 13 Player of the Year, finished with four …
Marshall senior defenseman Jackson Lee was a first-team all-conference selection this season.
Third-year Marshall head coach Kevin Curtin was named 2015 Conference 13 Coach of the Year.
Marshall junior midfielder Chase Barrand scored five goals against Mount Vernon in the Conference 13 …
The Marshall boys' lacrosse team won the Conference 13 championship on Thursday, beating Mount Vernon …
"Untitled" by Kathryn Avila Reyes is part of “MIX: Adventures in Mixed Media.” The exhibit …
From left, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7327 member WJ Leonard of North Springfield visit …
Members of the Mount Vernon Presbyterian Church Agape fellowship group showed off their art at …
Alex Westwood of Mount Vernon depicted a baseball player with “method drawing,” focusing on the …
Amanda Girard of Springfield made several paper-based artworks for the show at Mount Vernon Presbyterian …
Pam McLaughlin of Mount Vernon shows of her water-themed mask, painted with oil pastel, made …
Sandra Murphy of Mount Vernon (left) and her brother Charles Murphy of West Springfield (right) …
The Michael M. Skinner Field House is transformed into a ballroom for the 75th anniversary …
Kat Grandstaff-Bradford and Angie
Mary Ann Ormes with granddaughter Lindsay Robinson and daughter Margaret Ormes at Lindsay’s college graduation.
Mary Ann Ormes, right, with former SSA board members Judy Drewry and Joan Richardson at …
Mary Ann Ormes, shown as a young girl at right, is survived by her twin …
Mary Ann Ormes first came to Alexandria in 1958 as the young bride of her …
Mary Ann Ormes, a founder and the first executive director of Senior Services of Alexandria, …
Tom Fitzgerald, a senior project leader with Alexandria-based Rasmus Auctions, takes measurements for the upcoming …
Eric Nelson, left, works with Rasmus Auctions senior project leader Tom Fitzgerald to prepare for …
Artist Eric Nelson holds an original piece depicting the skyline of Alexandria from across the …
The Titan girls’ varsity light weight 8 pull away from the awards dock after receiving …
T.C. Williams freshman Kenneth Stoute, left, and Woodson's Wade Erwin compete for the ball during …
Ellie Carson scored four goals for St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes during a 12-10 loss …
Bishop Ireton sophomore Kayla Duperrouzel scored two goals against St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes in …
Bishop Ireton senior Charlotte Sofield scored three goals in the state championship game on May …
Members of the Bishop Ireton girls’ lacrosse team pose with the VISAA state championship plaque …
Members of the Bishop Ireton girls’ lacrosse team celebrate the program’s second consecutive state championship …
From left: Mayoral candidates Allison Silberberg, William Euillle and Kerry Donley.
The ¾-mile radius surrounding the Potomac Yard Metro and the Tier II Special Tax District …
Thomas Schultz outside the Carlyle House, the second stop on his Old Town Military Walking …
Woodson’s Francesca Falvo, left, and Lake Braddock’s Ellie Weber compete for the ball during Tuesday’s …
Woodson senior Jillian Barnard scored a goal during Tuesday’s 2-1 win over Lake Braddock in …
Woodson forward Natalie Stynchula (14) scored her team-leading 15th goal of the season on Tuesday …
The whole family gets in the act. Brittani Gonzales and her father Sam Gonzales of …
First in line. Christina Shea, Arlington, Chris Cooley and Stephanie Bauer, Springfield.
TW Perry Springfield Team (from left): Michael Cassidy, CEO; Jose Valencia, store manager; Carie White, …
From left: Luqman Fulmer, Emily Flack, Thai Duong, Peter Scheible in Edison High production of …
Lynbrook Elementary School students present “hug pillows” they made for Fairfax County Police officers to …
Christian McCarty of Burke surprised his wife Kara with the Chef’s Table Date Night. “I …
The couples enjoyed the four course meal they prepared while chatting with Chef Kathleen Linton. …
Chef Kathleen Linton serves the main course, Bruschetta Pasta. The pasta dish was made by …
Knife skills are the first lessons taught in the kitchen at Date Night: Chef’s Table …
From left, Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col. Michelle Mitchell, Hayfield Secondary School Junior Reserve Officers’ …
From left, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7327 members Gary Kelch of Burke and WJ …
From left, Fort Belvoir Garrison Commander Col. Michelle Mitchell, Wegmans Alexandria store manager Mike Dempsey …
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Seated from left are candidates for the Democratic nomination for Mount Vernon District supervisor: Candice …
Kayla Evans, member at Alfred Street, walked there and back with her daughter.
Some walked back to the church from National Harbor, while others bused back.
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Business Philanthropy Summit co-chair Val Hawkins, left, is joined by the 2015 honorees following the …
Volunteers built 60 desk/bookshelf combos for children.
Young girls follow Mary Washington’s rules of tea etiquette carefully after learning to curtsy and …
Martha Washington declares she can see Mary “Peggy” White’s elbows and must dress her appropriately …
Bonnie Fairbank demonstrates the layers of clothing worn by Martha Washington including the petticoats, the …
Martha Washington, aka, Bonnie Fairbank, waits for her surprise entrance at the tea held at …
The Cast of the Providence Players production of “The Glass Mendacity” -- From left, Elizabeth …
Students waited to receive henna tattoos while enjoying the new playground as well.
Tim Price brought his two daughters, Bailey and Zoey, to enjoy the new playground at …
(From Left) Sixth grade students Cole Mitchler, Haven Townsend, Maggie Edwards and Megan Smith enjoy …
(From left) Del. Eileen Filler Corn (D-41), SCA President Ben Lajoy and Principal Ryan Richardson …
(From left) D'Erika Arboleda, Isabel Dávila, Wendy Chávez, Carolina Sosa, Suzette Vasquez, Kevin Guevara, Michelle …
Senior goalkeeper Brian Breslin and the Woodson boys’ soccer team advanced to the Conference 7 …
Senior defender Matt Todd and the Woodson back line helped limit T.C. Williams to one …
Woodson forward JW Clark (5) scored the winning goal against T.C. Williams during the Conference …
Jimmo and Buffy Grande of Fairfax Station listen to fun folksy music after the third …
Centreville residents Shamary Feliciano (rear left), Louis Torres (rear right) and their children Valeria (front …
From left, Monica, Santiago, Diego and Nicolas Peña of Burke Centre prepare for a train …
Susan Lynskey and Michael Russotto star in “The Letters” at MetroStage in Alexandria. The show …
Susan Lynskey and Michael Russotto star in “The Letters” at MetroStage in Alexandria.
Tori Lane Kovarik
Community members prepare to embark on the third annual Fragile X Walk through Burke Lake …
Rear from left, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), Board of Supervisors chairman Sharon Bulova, Executive Director …
Phil Boughton of the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria tells a personal story of Fairfax …
Mary Tracy of the Mount Vernon area of Alexandria speaks at the Fairfax County Ad …
Michelle Evans, formerly of Burke, tells a personal story of her arrest for a domestic …
Speaking at the Fairfax County Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission on May 18, Yani …
American Civil Liberties Union of Virginia Executive Director Claire Guthrie Gastañaga speaks to the Fairfax …
From left, Clifton Betterment Association president Michelle Stein, Caboose Run race director Gary Anderson and …
Runners line up to begin the one-mile heat of the Clifton Caboose Twilight Run.
From left, Del. David Bulova (D-37) is joined at his re-election campaign announcement by his …
The Captain Rocky Versace Plaza and Vietnam Veterans' Memorial in Del Ray honors the 67 …
Alexandria native Humbert “Rocky” Versace was a Vietnam prisoner of war for nearly two years …
Volunteers organized by the Ivy Hill Cemetery Historical Preservation Society decorated the headstones and grave …
“Washington and Lafayette at Mount Vernon, 1784.”
Defenseman Britton Lee chases down a ground ball.
Goalie Josh Tarver (5) and the Wildcat defense held Oakton scoreless in the second half.
John Tarver (right) pursues a loose ball.
Matthew Laurence (21) looks to split defenders in a drive toward the goal.
The Churchill boys’ lacrosse team won its third region championship in the last four years …
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Churchill midfielder Derek Altobello scored the game-winning goal in double overtime of the region final …
Churchill attackman Louis Dubick scored four goals during the 4A/3A West region championship game against …
Decorating his horse with patriotic colors, Allen Forney, an outrider at the races, was decked …
Bob Hanson (above) drove his 1940 “Woody” station wagon to the May 17, Potomac Hunt …
The fourth generation Kiplinger, seven-month-old Nathaniel, and his dad, Brigham, were among the several thousand …
Vanessa Andrade, 7, gets her face painted by Yesong Song, a 10th-grader at Chantilly High …
Lucas Lotta, a senior at McLean High School, won a scholarship award for the animation …
Undergrounding wires and red brick sidewalks wide enough for wheelchairs and strollers are just two …
Mayor Lisa Merkel and Director of Public Works Robert B. Boxer walk the downtown area, …
The new Walpole Outdoors Store is located in Potomac Village.
Outside.
Michael Sorah (left) and David Weisz
The final hummingbird arrangements are displayed by the participants in the monthly garden class at …
Two preschoolers in the garden therapy class at Glebe Elementary focus on the final touches …
The garden therapy class focuses on creating hummingbird-friendly arrangements with bright azaleas, lilac and honeysuckle …
Preschool garden therapy class at Glebe Elementary begins with a book about hummingbirds read by …
The Board of Supervisors named the 2015 Lords and Ladies Fairfax on Tuesday, May 12.
Aerial view of Downtown Herndon. Downtown Herndon is relatively small compared to the size of …
This year's Bike to Work Day had the highest ever registration in the D.C. metro …
Friday, May 15 was the annual Bike to Work Day (BTWD). Registration for the event …
The thirst for local craft beer helped encourage Reston residents Melissa and Jason Romano to …
Reston residents Melissa and Jason Romano purchased a retail space at Reston Washington Plaza, where …
From left: Sydney Crutcher, Amirah Kirwan and Nathan Nkomba in South Lakes High School's production …
Gloria DuGan, director, “A Man for All Season” with actor Sun King Davis.
Gloria DuGan, director, “A Man for All Seasons.”
From left -- Bryce Nabulsi, Anika Schipma, Ilina Gobburu, coach Marwan Nabulsi, Chris Huynh, Maxwell …
Shaan Bhandarkar of Potomac Falls is an eighth grader at The Nysmith School in Herndon. …
Thomas Wargin, from Wisconsin, displayed a piece called choices. “Sometimes I have a vision that …
Be careful for the giraffe and elephant crossings near the center of the festival. More …
Caden Pelletier, 6, engages with his sister in and out of Patrick Dougherty’s sculpture “A …
Many of Dana Ann Scheurer works are based on Reston themes. Bob Simon is in …
Celesta White came from New Mexico to see the Fine Arts Festival this weekend. She …
Chris and Lynn Corrie, husband and wife, from Monticello, Ill. work on their stained glass …
Adam Crowell, from Charleston, S.C., attracted crowds to listen to his homemade “drums” Sunday tuned …
Reston artist Connie Slack watches people admire her work at the Fine Arts Festival Sunday, …
The “Constructions and Meditations” exhibit is based on artist Tory Cowles experience as a carpenter, …
VHDA Executive Director Susan Dewey
Board of Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova
Artist’s rendition of the apartment complex that’ll provide homes for firefighters, police, teachers and other …
Dignitaries and stakeholders officially break ground for Residences at the Government Center.
From left are Kincaid Youman, Alice Wang, Aron Malatinszky and Brendan Aronhime.
Holding their trophies are (from left) Brendan Aronhime, Kincaid Youman, Alice Wang and Aron Malatinszky …
Synetic Theatre’s version of “A Tale of Two Cities” is a Charles Dickens classic with …
Clarence Tong
Mark Levine
Julie Jakopic
Craig Fifer
Larry Altenburg
Joe Combs of Capriotti’s Sandwich shop details the items of the tasting menu for a …
Anna Venetianer received a perfect score on her ACT, a prerequisite for being named a …
Students with hearing-impairments from various schools throughout Fairfax County attended the Day Prom.
McLean Citizens Association has advocated for McLean and its people the last 100 years. This …
The county’s Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on a redevelopment proposal …
Great Falls Citizens Association is holding a Town Meeting on Tuesday, after The Connection’s presstime, …
Bob Vickers, this year’s Lord Fairfax for the Dranesville District for his work preserving trees, …
Basheer/Edgemoore-Brooks showed the latest proposal to develop 52 acres off Springvale Road. They asked the …
Dranesville Planning Commissioner John Ulfelder said the resolution against the development was premature. Here, Ulfelder …
More than 100 people attended Great Falls Citizens Association meeting on Brooks Farm Tuesday, May …
Matt Wojciechowski struck out 11 and helped the South Lakes baseball team earn its first …
This image shows a “Typical Section” from the previous plan for the widening of Rolling …
The West Potomac boys' lacrosse team finished the regular season with a 15-7 loss to …
After officer Ziants fired his gun, Masters drove further on Route 1 before coming to …
The dashboard-mounted camera in Fairfax County Police officer David Scott Ziants’ cruiser shows Ziants and …
Ioannis Yannas, one of the inventors of artificial skin, and newly inducted into the Inventor’s …
Stephen Ralis is the reigning DimensionU champion at George Washington Middle School.
Melissa Tilashalski displays students’ 3D printed designs
Emmanuel Teferra (left) discusses his progress in Minecraft with his teacher, Traci Holland-Shuford, while Joseph …
The Titan girls’ varsity light weight 8 wins the Virginia state title on May 9 …
The T.C. boys’ first varsity 4 capture a gold medal at the Virginia Scholastic Rowing …
The Titan first varsity 8 win the Virginia state title for a second year in …
T.C. Williams forward Jason Sookia and West Potomac defender Kevin Aviles compete for the ball …
Freshman defender Kenneth Stoute and the T.C. Williams soccer team finished the regular season with …
T.C. Williams senior Ramsey Benzina serves a corner kick during Tuesday’s match against West Potomac.
Dr. Jesse Dingle
Suzanne Maxey, retiring principal of T.C. Williams High School
A formation of World War II trainer aircraft appears in the sky.
Musician Ian Tyson shows no signs of slowing down at the age of 81. The …
The flyover featured 15 historically sequenced warbird formations
Hundreds of visitors took up positions along the river on Daingerfield Island to watch the …
Cathy David watches from the shoreline at the Washington Sailing Marina on Daingerfield Island as …
From left: Brett Bowker, William Shipley, Catherine Ariale and Dominique Ramos in West Springfield High …
Rohil Bhinge and Dr. Ben Carson founder of Carson Scholarship, retired neurosurgeon.
(From left) are Deepak Bhinge (Rohil's father); Rohil Bhinge, Carson Scholarship recipient; Dr. Ben Carson …
Jiwon Lee, of W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, second place winner.
Hayun Chong of TJ, first place winner.
Jake Sizemore
Jake Sizemore, 13, was awarded the ‘Yes I Can’ award for his accomplishments in music. …
David Meyer
Cars heading northbound on two lanes of Rolling Road back up during a weekday evening …
The future widening of Rolling Road could include a second turn lane on to Old …
(From left) Judith Garrett, Corazon Foley, Eppie De la Cuesta and Jesus Martinez attended the …
The Beginning Ballet students dance to the music of “Molly on the Shore” by Frederick …
The living room houses one of the eight fireplaces in the Roberdeau House.
The historic Roberdeau House in Old Town Alexandria is now on the market, for the …
The original hardwood floors, woodwork and staircase are still intact in the Roberdeau House in …
Christian Park (13) has been Centreville’s faceoff specialist this season.
Centreville’s Paige Richbourg scored three goals against Robinson on Monday.
Reagan Newell led Centreville with eight goals during Monday’s game against Robinson.
Centreville senior Caroline Wakefield scored six goals in Monday’s loss to Robinson.
Flowers by Carole Carrier of Plantmasters.
In top photo are (from left) Josh Douds, Tara Sankner and Bob D’Amato before the …
Robinson senior Izzy Obregon scored eight goals Monday, helping the Rams beat Centreville 25-20.
Robinson junior Taylor Caskey scored four goals during Monday's victory over Centreville.
Student entrepreneurs took the stage in the Reinsch Library Auditorium at Marymount University to present …
A kitchen with a walnut-topped island accommodates an Arlington couple’s penchant for entertaining.
Honed Carrara marble in white creates a crisp, polished look in this Arlington kitchen.
Michael Cooper, Candice Siegenthaler, Michael Siegenthaler and Vickie Cooper
Candice Siegenthaler and Vickie Cooper are chairs of the Strawberry Festival.
Becky Queen, one of the founders of the Strawberry Festival, selling her chocolate-covered strawberries.
Fourteen producing vendors within a 120-mile radius of the Fairlington Community Center participate in the …
From left: Joan Sullivan, Edward Yao and Jim Sullivan at PCR’s Annual Patricia Sullivan Benefit …
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In happier times: Jannine Parisi having fun at school.
Jannine Parisi
Charlotte Troughton, left, about 1915.
McLean Day 1917.
McLean freshman Julia Longo threw a two-hit shutout against Madison on May 8, striking out …
Members of the McLean softball team greet senior Erin Calpin at home plate after Calpin …
McLean senior Erin Calpin launches a walk-off home run against Madison on May 8. The …
Neyla, a Mediterranean restaurant in the former Paolo’s space at Reston Town Center, plans to …
Capital Restaurant Concepts hired restaurant architecture and design firm HapstakDemetriou to remodel the Paolo’s Ristorante …
A second annual Operation VetsHaven Car Show Benefit was held on Saturday, May 9, in …
In addition to campgrounds and a skate park, the Lake Fairfax Park in Reston has …
Lake Fairfax Park in Reston hosts The Water Mine, a water park designed for elementary-aged …
The Stratton Woods Park in Reston has several sport related sites including soccer and softball …
The Stratton Woods Park in Reston has several sport related sites including soccer, tennis court …
Adjacent to Reston, Fairfax County Park Authority acquired the 30.7 acres Stratton Woods Park in …
From left, standing: Assistant General Manager Tommy Hamilton and General Manager Ken Turner. Seated: Sam …
Alex Frederick looks like he’s having a great time and ready to declare “I’ve got …
Itsuko Scoville, 7, is comfortable enough to take some “pose” time during her swimming session. …
Alexander Miller and mom Jenna are having a ball in the class for the littlest …
Children, parents, teachers, and guests gather at the tennis court pavilion on Fairway Drive before …
Eric Johnson and his son Adam got in a “ride before the ride” by biking …
From left: Lake Anne Elementary School Principal Brendan Menuey, Del. Ken Plum (D-36) and Assistant …
Melissa Romano, coordinator of the Lake Anne Elementary school’s Bike to School Day, with two …
Getting ready to lead the Cyclists’ Parade: Reston founder Robert Simon was the honored Grand …
Bridget Poindexter and David Koenigsberg take their Guildenstern and Rosencrantz characters to the comedic edge …
Aria Velz as Claudius and Leisl Stach do a bit of conspiring in this scene.
Any Stage Theater Company co-founder Zack Walsh plays the title role in their production of …
Getting direction during rehearsal: Liesl Stach, Director John-Nicholas Walsh, David Koenigsberg, Andrew Brockmeyer, and seated …
Poster for the Any Stage Theater Company’s production of “Hamlet.” The company is the creation …
Teachers from the First Baptist Church of Herndon Pre-School, take their class to the farmer’s …
Brooklyn Holley, 2, at the Herndon Farmers Market.
"Guacamole was out early," said Esther Corporan, whose brother in law is Chef Eloy Carrera, …
Maria Romano is in her fourth year as a vendor, which started out as a …
Tom Miller came from Nevada to take his granddaughters, Olivia Miller, 4, and Alexandra Miller, …
Julie Frederickson, of Herndon, buys a tomato plant from Hutt Produce. "I just love fresh …
On May 16 and 17, the streets of Reston Town Center will be full of …
Summary of revenue for the Fiscal Year 2016 Arlington Budget
FY 2016 Arlington Budget, with Amendment A for one-time $1,000 bonus for eligible employees highlighted. …
Cory McCleaf of McCleaf's Orchard. McCleaf's apples will soon be joined by dozens of kinds …
Jason Gross of Hillside Meadow Farm at opening day of the Potomac Village Farmers Market, …
Becky Queen and Pastor Ann Laprade or the Potomac United Methodist Church
Bone making and the laying of 1 million bones on the National Mall were part …
Members of Capital Area Interfaith Friends help at the Calvary Women's Shelter.
The 2014 Capital Area Interfaith Friends planning meeting
The Hunger Banquet
Parents and children, members of Capital Area Interfaith Friends, complete a quiz after learning about …
Members of Capital Area Interfaith Friends build a sukkah (shelter) for the Jewish holiday of …
Artist Evelyn Jacob has created an exhibit intended to evoke a feeling of the primeval. …
Sonya Rooney with her prize basket from the raffles.
Riley Lynch and Mary Boniface on the course. More than 200 Wolftrap Elementary students participated …
Gene Fischer and Michael Herget (left), both from Alexandria, inspect the C-47 transport plane
Alexandra Polymeropoulos and Reese Noyes hand out free helmets to children at the bike rodeo. …
Patrol Officer J.M. Digan guides 6-year-old Alison Gurganus through the obstacle course. Alison was on …
Public Information Officer Gary Lose chats with one of the children participating in the bike …
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From left: Music students Daniel Arnold, Steve Han, Kayla Krieger and Cindi Rodi.
Kayla Krieger, of Cooper Middle School, performing Mlynarski’s “Mazurka.”
Ten McLean elementary school students were honored for significant safety patrol contributions.
Fairfax County Sheriff Stacey Kincaid presents a plaque and “loot bag” to Sonia Naik of …
From left -- front row: Susan Weinhardt, Adison Verena, Abby Williams, Ethan Uffelman, Tyler Bechtle, …
The Optimist Club of Greater Vienna presents the Helping Hands awards to area elementary school …
From left: Zyannah Mallick, Sophia Guagliano, Troop Leader Emann Hamad, Julia Salassi, Dana Hamad, Lizzie …
Photographer Walt Lawrence (right) describes his work as a nature photographer in Great Falls.
Painter Judith St. Ledger-Roty alongside a self-portrait, a nearly finished work in progress.
P-51 Mustangs The Mustang was originally developed by the United States for Britain but the …
B-25 Liberator This long range heavy bomber flew both in Europe and the Pacific but …
F-4U Corsair This was a Navy and Marine Corps fighter that is very recognizable by …
B-25 Mitchells The B-25s are medium bombers that were well known as the aircraft used …
P-38 Lightning The P-38 is a large twin engine WWII fighter that is well known …
B-29 FiFi Superfortress Of the 3,970 B-29s that were built FiFi is the last one …
B-29 FiFi over the ‘Eagle’s Nest’ This shot shows the aircraft following the bend in …
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer’s (D-8) “Top Ten” list comparing transportation in Switzerland to the U.S. …
“The studies show that building a spider web of connectivity — bus/bike/rail/and pedestrian access — …
In addition to delivering a summation at the closing of the event, U.S. Rep. Gerry …
Virginia Secretary of Transportation, Aubrey Layne, Jr. was one of the guest speakers at the …
The Northern Virginia Transportation Commission Forum Speakers Panel: From left are moderator Robert Puentes, senior …
Devon Flynn, a George Mason University junior from Centreville, came to the board meeting protesting …
Citizens on both sides of the debate lingered outside Luther Jackson Middle School following the …
Citizens were actively engaged in the discussion leading up to the Fairfax County School Board’s …
T.C. Williams junior Joshua Kelley competes in the 110 hurdles on May 2 at the …
T.C. Williams senior Anteneh Girma placed second in the 1600 and 3200 during the T.C. …
T.C. Williams junior Noah Lyles, third from right, won the 100-meter dash at the T.C. …
The T.C. girls’ novice 8 row away from the medal dock with the silver medal. …
The freshman girls’ 8 (forefront) won their heat and captured a silver medal in the …
Senior attackman Chris White, left, was one of seven Robinson players to score multiple goals …
Robinson senior Tommy Gallogly finished with a hat trick during the Rams’ 16-9 win over …
Robinson long stick midfielder Jack Rowlett, right, scored three goals against South County on Saturday.
Lee teacher Mary Schaefer and her senior Geospatial Analysis students (from left) Peter Block, Hasan …
Lee senior Peter Block analyzed two decades of violent crime statistics for Loudoun, Prince William …
Robert E Lee High School seniors in Mary Schaefer’s Geospatial Analysis class, including (rear, from …
The Townsend home at 8244 Roseland Drive, Fairfax Station, is adorned with numerous original murals …
The Oliver Home at 10812 Henderson Road, Fairfax Station, built in 2007 to reflect classical …
The Nanto gardens at 12818 Wycklow Drive, Clifton, are divided into a dedicated Japanese garden, …
The Gottlieb home at 8625 Hampton Way, Fairfax Station, features a pair of waterfalls and …
Hunter Lorelli performs with the City of Fairfax Band May 16.
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), center, reads a unanimously passed proclamation honoring the late Father Richard …
Father Richard Martin’s brother Jack (center) flew to Virginia from Rhode Island for the memorial …
The late Father Richard Martin (right) spends time with Haitian children while visiting their country …
Carey Campbell registers for Braddock District supervisor candidacy at the Fairfax County Office of Elections.
Businesswoman and activist Jane Gandee announces her intentions to replace Gerry Hyland (D) as Mount …
Billy Davis played football for Clemson University after graduating from Mount Vernon High School in …
Mount Vernon High School graduate Billy Davis (center, left of Vice President Joe Biden) is …
"Through the Storm" by Evelyn Jacob is part of the "Birds of the Deep Water" …
(From left) Stephen Amoako, James Williams and Kaleabe Tewolde. Amoako and Tewolde describe Williams as …
Lake Braddock Secondary School students on the White House South Lawn.
Jack bounces up and down on Jennifer’s knee as she attempts to write a grant …
Children enjoy the splash pad in the middle of downtown Fairfax.
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Joint City-Schools long term enrollment forecasts
Buchholz pops the mushroom pizza into the oven for 4-6 minutes. The oven floor is …
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Chantilly outfielder Jared Enders went 2-for-2 with a triple and an RBI against Herndon on …
Senior catcher Grant Bain is the Chantilly baseball team’s only returning full-time starter.
Chantilly senior Matt Hogle pitched a complete game against Herndon on May 1, allowing one …
Montgomery County Council Member Roger Berliner (center) reads a proclamation saluting small business owners during …
Churchill senior Jabari Butler competes in the 100-meter dash during the T.C. Williams Invitational on …
Kitchen in a home by Gulick Group.
Great room in a home by Gulick Group.
Master bedroom in a home by Gulick Group.
Master bath in a home by Gulick Group.
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Pork Belly dish
Some of the camp staff after the Spring 2015 event.
Brief april showers didn’t impede the fun.
Camp Director Gary Pan with all of the pink camping equipment, in the colors of …
Sixth-grader Colleen Sherry wins first place for her poem “Evening Sky,” inspired by time spent …
Fourth-grader Josh Gast wins third place for his poem “The Seven Sins.” He and his …
Alexa Gianoplus wins first place in the fifth grade division with her poem “The Storm.” …
Ayala Albert wins first place in the fourth grade division with her poem “You,” inspired …
Great Falls Elementary third-place winner, sixth grader Andreas Voyages, with his mother Marianne and father …
Friends of the Great Falls Library President Michelle D. Miller presented certificates to the six …
After Friends of the Great Falls Library President Michelle D. Miller presented cash awards to …
Elizabeth Sedgewick, Third Place
Ellie Costello, Third Place
Cassie Dallas, Second Place
Lydia Chiu, Second Place
Caroline Wenks, First Place
Tyler Southworth, First Place
On April 25, 15 volunteers who cleaned up Saucy Branch Stream at McLean High Park …
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Yorktown Sophomore Laura Crawford races past Stuart defenders during a 14-2 victory on May 24.
The Bishop O’Connell boys’ tennis team won the WCAC championship.
Members of the Washington-Lee boys’ soccer team celebrate a goal by Roger Rojas (10) in …
Washington-Lee senior Roger Rojas scored a goal against Mount Vernon on Monday.
Washington-Lee freshman Abdessamad Belfiroud, left, scored three goals against Mount Vernon on Monday.
Washington-Lee head coach Jimmy Carrasquillo pumps up the Generals for Monday’s match against Mount Vernon.
Washington-Lee junior Maycol Nunez watched from the bench as the Generals beat Mount Vernon 6-1. …
School Board Candidate Sharon Dorsey
School Board Candidate Reid Goldstein
People snacked on tomatoes as quickly as Bryce Sahagun, of Toigo Farms, could cut and …
Reston Farmers Market Master John Lovaas
Protesters outside IDSA headquarters.
Joe Murphy and Tiffany Sheets as the Lyme Avenger and Lady Lyme.
Josh Cutler, Ozlem Jones, and Emily Yost at the Mayday rally.
Michael Williamson as Bert in Oakton High School’s musical production of “Mary Poppins,” running May …
The cast and crew of Oakton High School’s “Mary Poppins.” Back from left, Rob Condas, …
The free, outdoor event is one the most popular outdoor concert series in the D.C. …
The free outdoor music shows of Herndon Friday Night Live began the evening of May …
Richard Downer, father of Friday Night Live founder Doug Downer, and Delegate and former Herndon …
Band members of the band Go Go Gadjet with Herndon resident George Price, a board …
Duck Donuts is known for their donuts served hot, with toppings from classic powdered sugar …
The Herndon Duck Donuts offers made to order donuts along with premium roasted coffees. The …
Juicy tomatoes from Toigo Farms at the Reston Farmers Market.
James Kelley, retired director of IVC’s Northern Virginia region, presented the Della Strada Award to …
Sara Agarwal and her husband and children, along with her cousin and Lane’s Mill Chapter …
Del. Scott Surovell's Sixth Annual Cinco de Surovell fundraising event was held in May in …
The Corey family - from left: Cullan, 6, parents Michelle and Niles, Kelli, 4, Patrick, …
Cast members Joe Mallon, Jamie Smithson and Richard Pelzman rehearse the opening number of The …
Student participant Carla Astudillo shares her experience at Encore Stage & Studio.
Student performers Malena Davis, Zoe Rocchio and Maggie Keane.
Anne Bolen and son Cliff Browne tailgating for Ohio State game. Cliff lives in Columbus, …
Vivian He, manager of China Gourmet Bistro
Those attending the American Folk and African Roots Concert and Dance at the Potomac Community …
Steve Hickman and John Devine perform.
Four Generations of Kimms: Emma Kimm Dixon, Mary Kimm, Declan Dixon, Anna Rogers Dixon, Grace …
From left are Maura Finn, Beth Kanarek, Annelieske Sanders, Maddie Finn, Bersabeh Yirdaw, Wadia Mahzabeen …
John and Mariann Horejsi, members of St. Mark’s parish in Vienna, received the Ignatian Volunteer …
Elizabeth Egger and Brian Kimm with their mom Virginia Fowler.
McLean Day 2015 will take place on Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. - 5 …
The Northern Virginia Fine Arts Festival will take place Friday-Saturday, May 16-17, at Reston Town …
The winners of the 33rd Annual Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Poetry contest. The Great …
From left, Karen Magley and Pat Kuehnel, of Great Falls, Linda Maguire, of Vienna, Barbara …
Jacqueline Cheshire, of Great Falls, wins the Governor’s Volunteerism Award for her work with Canine …
Gov. Terry McAuliffe presents Jacqueline Cheshire, of Great Falls, pictured with Canine Companion for Independence …
Glenn Koji VanValkenburgh, of Great Falls Elementary School, was one of two children who had …
Great Falls Writer's Group Founder Kristin Clark Taylor greets guests at the first Great Falls …
Authors unite for the "Evening with the Authors" at the Great Falls Book Festival at …
While Great Falls Writer's Group Founder Kristin Clark Taylor moderates, a book marketer and book-store …
Bill and Betty Kenealy stay connected by socializing regularly with their good friends and former …
George White, 80, stays socially connected by volunteering for the West Springfield police department. He …
Musicians Paul Voshell on the drums and David James handled percussions at the May 2, …
The Wegmans at Hilltop Village Center is scheduled to open June 14.
