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The victim, Maria Ascencio.
Mom’s Last Birthday: Jennifer Bolton of Fairfax Station writes: “This is a picture of my …
Lead volunteer Mary Barnett at the Art Deco greenhouse at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church.
Artist Ire Lee (left) and Britepaths’ Board of Directors member Joni Henderson with Lee’s work, …
Kofi Dennis (standing, far right) and Friends perform traditional, African rhythms.
The Town of Herndon is seeking nominations for the 2018 Mayor's Volunteer Appreciation Awards. In …
Erin McKenney, Executive Director, Just Neighbors Ministry, Inc.
Estelle Lane with her family and friends outside of her house at 417 North Henry …
Gifts, books, clothing and food items specially designed for Alexandria are available at Valerie Ianeri’s …
Early April 2017: A 5K run to raise money for the Friends of the Fairfax …
Javeria Ijaz, Springfield, student at George Mason and Pink employee. Pet: Mina the cat, 1.5 …
My name is John Casper and I am part of a therapy team with my …
Spring 2017, Chalmers Marquis gets a "kiss" from Guinness during a weekly visit.
From left: Mayor David Meyer and City of Fairfax Police Officers Wade Brabble and Dale …
Sofiya Boroday performs a passionate My Funny Valentine pas de deux with Philip Smith-Cobbs, a …
Hannah Risheq. Age: 25. Lives in: South Riding. Education: Bachelor’s American University, Masters in Public …
Gabbi Nieves in front of the banner her college teammates made for her in April.
Eating area
Texas brisket
Willard’s jewel is their custom hand built “Oyler” hickory wood BBQ pit.
Caroline Orejuela, as Molly, and Jack Hopewell, as Peter, share their dreams in Woodson’s “Peter …
The romantic couples in Fairfax’s “Guys and Dolls” are (from left) Hayden Giles and Emily …
In Westfield’s “Legally Blonde: The Musical,” John Henry Stamper (Emmett) and Molly Van Trees (Elle) …
Marymount University hosts Remembrance Day 5K Run and community service day, on Saturday, April 22, …
Araba and Kwesi Dadzie graduation photo.
Photo by Sean Bahrami
Jefferson-Houston seventh-grade student Pablo Vega placed fourth in the state-level competition of the National Geographic …
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Kourtney Pratt, Daniels Run, grade 4
Nathan Doan, Lanier Middle, grade 7
Ann Marie Seybold, Providence, grade 6
Jonathan Choque, Daniels Run, grade 4
Piper Rodgers, Daniels Run, grade 6
Sofia Hersi, Daniels Run, grade 4
Oliver Chapin, Daniels Run Elementary, grade 4
Ashley Chavez, Providence Elementary, grade 2
ahfuza Hai, Farzin Taneem, Taneem Ahad and Umaiza Taneem enjoyed a picnic of Arabian food. …
Marium and Kenzy are ready to make a couple of sales to their friends Nour …
Leila Seif models a hand-printed scarf from her shop Lutique that specializes in Islamic attire, …
Khadijah and her daughter hold a quilt with pockets sewn on it that will help …
Yasamine Ekrami, founder of Fitra First, explained she had been frustrated trying to find modest …
Pine Spring Elementary School Principal Armando Peri encourages attendees to donate to a special appeal …
Assistance League of Northern Virginia's president and fundraiser chair pose with event sponsor ShounBach and …
One family on the trip takes a ride in a taxi cab, a classic Chevrolet …
Seven students and their parents went on the trip to Cuba.
Edlin students learned about the Santerían religion and met these women who were dressed as …
Edlin students participated in a cultural exchange with a baseball team in Havana.
Mary Kearney and Joe Hage at the boat ramp at Nolands Ferry.
Selva Ekrek
My mom, Selva Ekrek, has lived in Potomac for 47 years. Every spring, her front …
From left: Natalie Edwards, Madison Eaton, Anna Penkiunas, Lindsay Johnson, Jade Han, Hannah Roverse, Willa …
The chairpersons and "house captains" of the Belle Haven Women's Club who managed the tour …
A bench in the Meadowood Special Recreation Area on Mason Neck was dedicated April 28 …
The bench’s plaque
On April 30, a group of L4 Swimming masters swimmers joined blind teammate Michelle Duquette …
Bobbe Duquette (right) taps a swimmer wearing blacked-out goggles during the third annual “Swim Like …
From left: Jessica Peros, Jamie Goodson, Mark Bosset, Sean Leech in Langley High School's production …
Na Na Ula with her granddaughter Na Na Quinn and godmother Na Na Lynn on …
Herndon Middle School student Luke Damvakaris was proud of his accomplishment. He read 1,022 pages …
Students at Herndon Middle placed first in the Metro-DC Region of the national competition, while …
Open shelving for storing shoes and handbags are among the features that designer Julia Walter …
Newly replaced kneeler in St. Veronica's.
From left: John Myers as John Rice, plus Carmen Wooden and Fred Eckstein as Margaret …
Civil War re-enactors prepare to fire a cannon.
Tracy and Stephen Riordan portraying Ann and Capt. James I. Waddell, who commanded the last …
Mayor Allison Silberberg, right, with gala committee member Amy Jackson.
Peter Laboy Sr., left, with Councilman Will Bailey. Laboy is wearing the colors of Duke …
Sugeivis Gomez, a 2017 scholarship recipient, addresses the crowd on behalf of the scholarship winners …
Iris cristata is a low-growing, rapidly spreading plant. It makes a great ground cover for …
Adult Volunteer Group of the Year: Volunteer Photographers went to Kristina Alcorn, LeRoy Wallin, Anna …
From left: Reston Association CEO Cate Fulkerson, Julie Bond, RA Board President Sherri Hebert and …
From left: Reston Association CEO Cate Fulkerson, Volunteer of the Year Award: Leanna Kirkland, and …
Emily McGrath, the 2017 Youth Volunteer of the Year Award winner.
Top overall finishers: Todd Burns #260, first place from Arlington, and Brooke Kessler #44, first …
Top male finishers (from left): Henry Tragle #505, second place from Leesburg; Todd Burns #260, …
Ryan Marklewitz from Fairfax crosses the finish line in fifth place with a time of …
Competitors take to the pool for the first event of the day while others watch …
Joyce Lee makes progress on a three-panel canvas oil painting of cherry blossoms at the …
Volunteers at the First Baptist Church of Vienna work to load bags with rice, soy …
Volunteer Coordinator Darryl Carson and William Boykin, 70, retired, pose for a picture in front …
Benita Park’s son, Kendall holds a finished package of Rise Against Hunger packaged meals. The …
Natalie Hutchinson reads her winning work, "A Bear and a Fox and Their Friends in …
Coty Dickson often creates oil paintings from still life photography. She captured this photo of …
Layla Gray works on an oil painting of a Monet garden she saw during a …
Pierre Shostal volunteers as part of a Care Team assigned to help refugee families through …
Signe Friedrichs
Norma Kacen, a co-founder of NOVA Friends of Refugees says, "St. George's Episcopal Church had …
Wendy Chan, a co-founder of NOVA Friends of Refugees, pulls out her computer to illustrate …
Environmental march scheduled in Arlington for Saturday, April 29.
Representatives from the Navy Federal Credit Union and The Cleaning Authority, including some of their …
Volunteers from the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce and Fort Belvoir Garrison Command partnered to …
Marwa and her sister Dunya Yaqoobi wait through the paperwork required for their father to …
The Everly Brothers Experience
Virginia Chamber Orchestra
The romantic couples are (from left) Hayden Giles and Emily Dillard (as Nathan and Adelaide) …
The girls from The Hot Box nightclub in Fairfax High’s upcoming musical, “Guys and Dolls.”
From left, Rotarian Mike Becraft, Lake Braddock Special Education teacher Jennifer Celko, club president Estela …
From left, Rotarian Mike Becraft, Lake Braddock Secondary School teacher David Wickham, club president Estela …
From left, Rotarian Mike Becraft, Ravensworth Elementary School counselor Todd Austin, club president Estela Landeros …
Wild mustangs and burros (donkeys) were penned in the Meadowood Recreation Area on Gunston Road …
On April 21 and 22, nearly two dozen wild mustangs and burros (donkeys) from California …
Suzanne Myers of Pennsylvania has adopted several wild mustangs. She taught several lessons on “gentling” …
A burro is used to help guide a wild mustang into its new owner’s trailer …
Volunteers clean along the side of the road as part of Clifton Earth Day observance …
In two hours, volunteers picked up 25 bags of trash, weeded, created a pollinator garden …
Thirty-five people participated in the April 23 Clifton Earth Day event.
From left, Jenny Milton of Burke, celebrity chef Kaimana Chee of Maryland and Monica De …
From left, Tiffany and Silfredo Sosa (aunt and uncle of Carter Dean) of Lorton, and …
Left, 4-year-old Carter Dean was born with the spina bifida spinal defect, but brought his …
Cong Huu Nguyen, 77, was found dead in his apartment at the Little River Glen …
(Left) Sharon Bulova and (right) Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) present Emma Houston (center) of Centreville …
Right, Supervisor Kathy Smith (D-Sully) with her district’s Community Champion Karrie Delaney (left). Delaney represented …
Langston Hughes Middle School Principal Aimee Monticchio introduces Joe Saunders (left) and Gavin Myers (middle) …
The preliminary concept would cost more than $4 million dollars to form two bodies of …
The kiss and ride in the rear of Langston Hughes Middle School will meet requirements …
The most prominent aspect of the renovation at Langston Hughes Middle School will be the …
The preliminary concept of the renovation at Langston Hughes Middle School will add a two-story …
At the April 19 work session, the City Council and the city manager discuss a …
Norm Hatch, an award winning combat photographer and longtime Del Ray resident, died April 22 …
Skeeter Swift in the GW band in 1961 at the age of 15.
Harley “Skeeter” Swift died April 20 at the age of 70.
Skeeter Swift, left, John Wheatley (Wakefield ’64) and John Hummer (Washington and Lee state champion …
Skeeter Swift, circled, in an Alexandria Little League team photo in 1955 at age 9.
Skeeter Swift, left, in a GW football game in 1964 with head coach Sam Dixon …
An 18-year-old Skeeter Swift, left, playing in a GW High School basketball game in 1965.
Alexandria basketball standout Skeeter Swift, shown during his college days at East Tennessee State University, …
Susan Nelson and Todd Martz have opened Home On Cameron, a furniture and design shop …
Owner Valeria Ianieri adjusts a merchandise display April 20 at The Old Town Shop at …
Eby Jean Baptiste Aka
The Women's Varsity Second 8 at the Noxontown Regatta.
Blues band Mojo Mothership performing.
Members of the Goodwin House Alexandria Chapel Outreach Committee present a check for $2,000 April …
Daniel Mekibib, program manager for Employment and Training.
Mohammad Yaqoobi and his wife Homa sit with Natasha Jones at the Alexandria Workforce Development …
Melanie Gray, director of Outreach and Mission at Historic Christ Church, explains a number of …
Jeff and Charlie, Frying Pan Farm Park’s new Belgian Draft Horse team, already have a …
Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department Station 4, Herndon is a new, replacement station located …
A crowd of nearly 100 people packed the three apparatus bays during the Grand Opening …
Chaplain Scott Primrose gave the Invocation during the Grand Opening of the Fairfax County Fire …
Honoring Vickie Herman, from left, John Foust, Jeff Davidson, Lisa Merkel, Herman, Ravin Caldwell, Jennifer …
Honoring Guy Masters, from left, John Foust, Jeff Davidson, Ravin Caldwell, Masters, Jennifer Baker, Lisa …
Honoring Betty Eidemiller, from left, John Foust, Jeff Davidson, Ravin Caldwell, Eidemiller, Lisa Merkel, Jennifer …
Ravin Caldwell Jr., former Washington Redskin linebacker, two-time Super Bowl champion and resident of Herndon …
The “Dunk a Teacher” tank drew large crowds.
Alumnae of the elementary school who are now members of the Herndon Middle School Step …
Paul Olsen, owner of Weird Brothers Coffee, roasts batches of up to 10 pounds with …
Maddy Toland, assistant manager, serves up a latte on Wednesday, April 19. She is the …
Erica Peter, a registered nurse who works at the Inova Fairfax Hospital in Falls Church, …
Herndon Elementary students use a stethoscope to show Erica Peter, a registered nurse who works …
A Herndon Elementary student named Carter asks questions about Jack Anderson’s job working with the …
Cyndy Lavoie, who teaches tennis at the Fairfax Racquet Club & Fitness Center, shows preschooler …
Stefanie Vestal, who teaches sixth grade at Herndon Elementary School, shows a student how to …
Long lines formed at YouTuber Sherjeel Zubair’s table to use his PlayStation VR headset.
Chef Nelson Corbera and Patricia Quintanilla of Ford’s Fish Shack in Ashburn serve cake during …
Herndon Elementary School sixth-grade students peruse objects that were created by Bruce Wyman of 3D …
Herndon Elementary School Counselor Tiffany Bryant kicked off the 2017 Career Fair by acknowledging companies …
"My Secret Garden"
Midst the colors of spring, Celeste Funger works in the garden.
State Sen. Barbara Favola attends the march to express support for increased wages for airport …
Emad Hinin (second from left) works at Reagan National Airport, marching with Ebrah Hinin (left) …
Marchers on the Mount Vernon Trail.
Rebecca Spiro (left) and Sana Siddiq (right) marching across the 14th Street Bridge.
Airport workers and supporting labor organizers near the Martin Luther King Memorial.
Airport workers march for higher pay at Gravelly Point Park.
Anna Shuman (right), appears to have some neighborhood news as she talks with host, Rudy …
Yorktown Chamber Choir with Director Emily McTavish in the Riverside Church, N.Y., where the competition …
The 10 Mile finishers with Denny Pinch, who helped train the group over the past …
5K finishers, from left, are Pam Silberstein, Sandy King, Shandra Niswander, Barbara Brady, and Lynn …
The 5K run finishers show “Thrive Pride:” Toby Haggerty, Emily Haggerty Adelaide Haggerty (baby), Amanda …
Andrew Schneider crosses the finish line on Sunday.
David Kenny of Frederick, Md., enjoyed the rare sunshine and euphoria of finishing the ten …
Nancy White, executive director of Arlington Free Clinic, and Chrissy Clark, both Arlington residents, ran …
Liberian refugee Crannough Jones addresses the audience about experiences escaping Liberia.
Keynote Speaker Marsha Tishler talks with the audience about her experiences in displaced persons camps.
Holocaust survivor Martin Finkelstein lights a candle during the Holocaust Remembrance event at Washington Hebrew …
Fairfax County supervisors and their 2017 Community Champions posed together after being announced at the …
Arlington resident Meredith Klinger was running her first GW Parkway Classic. She started running this …
Alexandria resident Donna Oliver holds a sign up for runners, pouring on the good cheer …
Alan Nguyen, a civilian employee at the Department of Defense, and Mary-Elizabeth Pratt, a veteran …
Jamie Watts, of Arlington, has run the GW Parkway Classic three times. She started at …
Jay Wind (left) of Arlington won the men’s 65-69 race with a time of 1:2369, …
Chris Petrock won first place in the 45-49 age group, running the race in just …
Donald Trilling and his two friends, Thai Phi Le, from Arlington, and Eileen Gaughran, from …
Arlingtonian Charles Drew was one of the scientists honored in the March for Science on …
Anja Bachmann from Arlington looked for science applications that would make sense to the policymakers. …
Jamie Usrey of Arlington stands next to one of the many creatures wandering the mall …
Jolene Vettese, Board President, Reston Community Players
John Tozzi, who taught the fifth grade during the 1970s, stands with alumni of the …
Lake Anne Elementary School Principal Jill Stewart and the school’s dolphin mascot greet everyone at …
Lake Anne Elementary School students form a giant number 50 in the grass outside of …
The welcome ceremonies over, Jeff and Charlie got down to business. Guided by driver Dan …
The purchase of Jeff and Charlie was made possible by main donor Susan Becker, whose …
From left, Jeff and Charlie, Frying Pan Farm Park’s new Belgian Draft Horse team are …
Madison Conley, 5, enjoyed the help of Town of Herndon Police Officer L.A. Baker as …
Firefighter T. Schann gets a hug from his daughter at the conclusion of the Fairfax …
Lisa C. Merkel, Mayor of Herndon and Supervisor John W. Foust (D-Dranesville) successfully attached the …
Town of Herndon Police Officer, L.A. Baker, created a painted wooden American flag but artistically …
Reston-Herndon Little League (RHLL) players march in a parade in Reston Town Center on Saturday, …
The Comstock proposal has the new Arts Center prominently located adjacent to Station Street and …
Madison High Head Coach Mark “Pudge” Gjormand honors his daughter and long-time RHLL player Samantha.
James Madison High School baseball team members came to support Reston-Herndon Little League (RHLL) players.
From left: A group of all smiles: McArthur Myers, Gaynelle Diaz and Mayor Allison Silberberg …
From left: Gaynelle Diaz, director of the ARHA Ruby Tucker Family Center, and Janyce Jefferson, …
Jerry Brown (left) and Peter Halverson rehearse a scene from "The Fabulous Lipitones."
Kneeling in front is Gurpreet Sarin; back row, Jerry Hoffman, Peter Halverson, and John Brown, …
From left: Jerry Hoffman, John Brown, Peter Halverson and Gurpreet Sarin rehearse a scene from …
Stephane Vogel discusses guest interactions at the Kimpton Lorien Hotel and Spa and how to …
Stephane Vogel, general manager at Kimpton Lorien Hotel and Spa on King Street, holds his …
Rudy Savage, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, enjoys his favorite dessert, strawberry shortcake. Family …
Robert “Bob” Maddox, Jr., husband of the former Jennifer Savage, daughter of Virginia and Rudolph …
Following his retirement from the U.S. Corps of Engineers, Rudy Savage founded “Shorelines, Inc.,” concentrating …
Rudolph Patrick Savage at age 32.
Brochures for the National Park Service Junior Ranger Program.
Posing in character are Adam LeKang as the big boss and Aris Stovall as Hedy …
From left: Caroline Woodson, Evan Belsky and Aris Stovall rehearse a scene.
Caroline Woodson and Evan Belsky play the leads in Chantilly’s “How to Succeed in Business …
Rehearsing a scene from Centreville High’s “Twelfth Night” are (from left) Andrew Lindgren (Sir Toby), …
Some of the cast members of Centreville High’s upcoming production of “Twelfth Night.” In middle …
Lisa Trangsrud, Just Neighbors treasurer, says she started working as a volunteer at least 10 …
Sarah Milad, a staff immigration attorney at Just Neighbors, is working with a client on …
Erin McKenney, executive director of Just Neighbors, says in recent months the phones have been …
Maria Maldonado is a volunteer attorney assisting a DACA client with preparing application documents.
Volunteer hours at Just Neighbors in 2016 were valued at $400,000, almost equaling the entire …
At the county-wide Housing Community forum, county staff provided graphs showing the breakdown of wages …
Dr. Lisa Sturtevant reads a series of vignettes, illustrating the extent, and potential harmful impact, …
Fairfax County Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (D-Hunter Mill) said she would have liked to see a …
Adventure Theatre MTC at Glen Echo offers a full summer program of Musical Theater Camp.
Musical Theater Camp teaches children all about putting on a show.
Glen Echo Park’s musical theater summer camp ends with a production.
GMU College of Health and Human Services Nursing student Jakeline Merino works in the Simulation …
Academic camps such as this one at Marymount University allow students to maintain academic skills …
Academic summer camps allow students to explore a topic in depth and without competing scholastic …
GMU College of Health and Human Services Nursing student Megan Holmes works in the Simulation …
Three strippers, played by students Elenitsa Sgorous (left), Anneka Noe (center, right) and Yoona Lee …
Bald Eagles in Formation
Bald Eagle Landing
Pottery by Robin Smith
Bluebells by Layla Gray
Ballet dancer by Nasrin Khazaei
Third-grader Renuka Rana conducts an experiment with Stemtree scientist Krystyna Larkham. Stemtree, the first of …
Stemtree founder Dr. Abdelghani Bellaachia has multiple engineering and information science degrees, including a Ph.D. …
While Vienna mom Suneeta Rana sees secure futures in science and technology careers, her daughter, …
Carey J. Sienicki, first elected to Town Council in 2011, and served as Vice Mayor …
Elected to the Vienna Town Council in 2009, Howard J. Springsteen seeks his fifth two-year …
Herbie, played by sophomore Mark Bosset, and Mama Rose, played by senior Jamie Goodson, finally …
Farmboys, played by students James Shun, Cuinn Casey, Sean Leech, Josh Guinn, and Sam Buroker; …
Fairfax County Board Chairman Sharon Bulova and Budget Committee Chair Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) get …
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) addresses the audience at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition forum. …
Before: The roof overhang to this circa-1960's split-level was thought to restrict any practical consideration …
Sun Design Remodeling's conversion of a circa 1960's split-level into a neoclassical-style residence will be …
The panel at the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition forum advocated for U.S. leadership around the …
Seventeen-month-old Mary Dutra toddles back and forth across the parking lot, sometimes balancing her large …
Children munch on bananas or tiny cinnamon-sugar donuts as they eye the field looking for …
"Come on, let's head over to the cherry tree where we'll hear the Easter story …
A registration table is set up to check in participants. The minister says, "We don't …
A small red fox scurries through the Memorial Baptist Church grounds on Saturday April 15 …
Left, Fair Winds Brewing Company CEO Casey Jones and head brewer Charlie Buettner have kept …
From left, Fair Winds Brewing Company’s Max Courington, Charlie Buettner and Will Sonneman in front …
The Crawdaddies will be one of the bands at the Barley Music Fest next weekend, …
Shoreline restoration plans near Windmill Hill Park.
Windmill Hill Park’s failed bulkhead.
An example of South Lakes High School 12th grade IB Art students' work.
Over the last five years, there have been 461 crashes just within the three-mile stretch …
Mark Gibney’s slides included a draft graphic of a typical segment of the improved roadway, …
Sharon Few
From left: Meryn Holtslander, Caroline Grass, Caroline Orejuela, Andrew Black and Jacob Lamb rehearse a …
Waiting for the scores: Brandon Vaca (LBSS, Grade 12), Sam Sofge (LBSS, Grade 10), Christian …
Ready to go on the field of play: Andrea Hatcher (LBSS/Logistics), Seth Rothstein (LBSS/Pilot), Zach …
Right, West Springfield senior Delaney Fetzer has wanted to play Ado Annie Carnes in “Oklahoma!” …
From left, sophomore Brooks Todd and seniors Anna Bonavita and Lourdes Turnblom in West Springfield …
Choreography for the West Springfield’s “Oklahoma!” — most everything save for a ballet dream sequence …
Left, Fair Winds Brewing Company head brewer Charlie Buettner and lead brewer Max Courington (right) …
Mount Vernon resident Matthew Johnson referenced some business institutions he remembers growing up with, including …
Left, Del. Paul Krizek (D-44) talks with Mount Vernon resident Matthew Johnson over concerns for …
VDOT’s Amanda Baxter tried to calm some of the anxiety by saying each right of …
More than 200 community members came out to Mount Vernon High School for the first …
From left, VDOT project managers Mark Gibney and Amanda Baxter lead a public information meeting …
A barricade incident in the Fort Hunt area involving a man experiencing a crisis and …
On April 13, Fairfax County Police public relations bureau director Julie Parker (center) announces the …
Buettner’s characteristically clean, crisp, nautical-themed libations including the Siren’s Lure hop-forward Saison style and Howling …
On-street parking occupancy in Old Town during a weekday.
Jasibi Crews-West, new principal of Cora Kelly School for Math, Science and Technology.
Joe and Alice Krafft in his 1929 Model A Ford Phaeton during a city parade.
Alice and Joe Krafft
BB&T associates Mythri Hanumanthaiah, Erica Lee and Mahlet Yohannes fill up emergency food bags to …
Community Lodgings Volunteer and Development Coordinator Sarah Foote, center, gives a thumbs up to the …
BB&T volunteers Steve Menjivar, Mythri Hanumanthaiah and Erica Lee assemble emergency food backpacks for low …
Roger Parks and Vikki Birkett
Amy Hawkins with Mayor Allison Silberberg
Ken and Rochelle Gray
McEnearney Managing Broker Dave Hawkins and his wife Amy on the dance floor at the …
Shawn McLaughlin as auctioneer at the Symphony Orchestra League of Alexandria annual gala.
Cindy and Greg Golubin take to the dance floor with Elizabeth Wilmot at the Symphony …
Founding members of the Del Ray Artisans gather March 19 at a reception to kick …
Virginia Commission for the Arts board member Jo Hodgin addresses the crowd at the March …
National Science Foundation Chief of Staff Brian Stone will be a featured panelist at the …
Floral Diplomacy book cover image representing the morning of the official state dinner for India …
Joseph Regotti
The Rev. Dr. Johnnie L. Abram of Harvest Assembly Baptist Church in Gum Springs officiated …
Music for the morning’s sunrise service was provided by Dan Doxzen, music minister, organist and …
The Rotary Club of Mount Vernon sponsored the Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at Historic Mount …
Residents gathered April 16 for the Easter Sunrise Service at Historic Mount Vernon.
From left are Dr. Kim Kitchen and Dr. Seema Ahmed, at Old Town Smiles, 500 …
A red-tailed hawk rescued by AWLA after a collision with a car.
A baby squirrel, receiving some TLC at the AWLA shelter.
Animal Services Officer Ken Howes holds a young fox in an Alexandria yard.
Women's First 8.
Members of Scout Troop 993 move toward the tomb of George Washington to lay a …
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin
Del. Rip Sullivan addresses the We of Action Virginia meeting on April 3 at the …
Devyn Jones, Hannah Waller, Cara Hutson, Olivia Beckner at Arcadia Invitational, April 7.
It can get a little messy planting seeds as this boy found out at one …
A handsome little guy shows off stickers he received at the Herndon Easter Egg Hunt.
Sophia Childers was smitten with the little black rabbit brought in from Frying Pan Park …
Rubisha Dhungel, 11, and Rubina Dhungel, 8, enjoyed petting the goats at the Herndon Easter …
It's always great when you open something and love what's inside.
A volunteer drops dozens of treat-filled plastic eggs in preparation for ages 5-7, at Herndon …
Elizabeth Cuneo was one of the first children to add her creative flair to the …
Ethan J. Meller, 2, climbed up on the Easter Rabbit's lap at the Herndon Easter …
South Lakes High School 10th grade students with their MYP projects.
Reston Association CEO Cate Fulkerson addresses the mistakes the association made during 2016 and the …
The winning board candidates, Eric Carr, Victoria White and John Mooney, get a photo right …
Newly elected Reston Association At-Large Director Eric Carr speaks during a candidates’ forum at RA …
Town of Herndon Acting Town Manager William “Bill” Ashton and the Herndon Town Council has …
Sarah Brown, played by sophomore Erin Maxwell, 16, and Sky Masterson, played by junior Kishan …
In addition to the ride, which has seen more than 2,000 riders in past years …
The day-long Officer Down Memorial Ride is meant to honor law enforcement officers who have …
Abi Burkholder in front of a mural she’s painting on the wall of Kenmore Middle …
The band mural running along one wall at Kenmore Middle School.
Jeff Wilson (left) with Ayiana Hairston and a cookie jar she is designing.
Wesley Esparza with his Andy Warhol-inspired painting.
Andrew Schneider on the 9 miler training run. Still smiling.
Andrew Schneider’s license plate.
Andrew Schneider coming in with a smile — 5 miler.
Jean Rosenbluth escorted Walter and Evelyn Wheeler to the front of the audience as Conrad …
Virginia Bluebells
May Apple
Wild Ginger
Azalea
Native plants from Gulf Branch Regional Park Native Plant Garden include Golden Ragwort.
Linda Lear
This monopole behind Cabin John Park Fire Station 30 on Falls Road in Potomac is …
A goat and the troll.
One of the “Three Billy Goats Gruff.”
A goat and the troll from the production of “The Three Billy Goats Gruff.”
Puppeteer Chris Piper with Elijah and Isaac Joseph at Glen Echo Park.
Puppeteer Chris Piper with Atticus Tagami at the Puppet Co. Playhouse production of “The Three …
Charity Connect planted seeds of service and wildflowers by teaching the K-2 students how to …
Students made friends through service with spring break campers.
Students fell in love with the rescue horses.
For their Day of Service, McLean School students helped refurbish gently used sports equipment.
Tiny scenes depicted by Moss Town Tales.
Art by Evan Goldman.
Evan Goldman's artwork.
Doug Stern's artwork.
The works of Amanda Spaid blend realism and whimsy and showcase the grain of the …
Amanda Spaid's artwork
Ceramic art of Afeefa Syeed,
Mr. and Mrs. Mayor and their child Jojo (Hayden Camp, Anna Kate Womack, and Kylie …
Kevin Kaldeo, Sebastian Silvestro, Steven Yi, Jacob Daniel, Robert Luebke, and Zack Tam won the …
Bella Zeleke, Sara Wellborn, and Cayla Edelstein won the best song award.
The winners at the lip sync battle celebrate their success.
From left: Student Ellie Kreeb, History and Social Studies Teacher Lindsey Fisher and Student Shelby …
From left: Student Natalia Fernandez, Physics Teacher Dean Howarth and Student Alexa Ellis pose with …
This dog, Juniper, won best in show. Left to right: Students Marguerite Godwin and Julia …
The shop on North Fairfax Street is overflowing with records of all vintages.
While U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock visited several refugee camps in Lebanon and Jordan, protesters demonstrated …
Hilary Crockett of Falls Church: “These people do not or cannot leave their home, so …
The Virginia bluebell is native to the Midwest, Northeast and South regions of the United …
The Ice Cream Race will include a sweet slide.
Reema Samaha during a dance performance.
Reema Samaha before a high-school prom.
Reema Samaha
Mona and Joe Samaha wearing T-shirts imprinted with their daughter Reema’s face.
John Henry Stamper (Emmett) and Molly Van Trees (Elle) share a sweet moment while studying.
Cast members after rehearsing the “What You Want” dance number in “Legally Blonde: The Musical.”
Favorite Dr. Seuss characters such as the Cat in the Hat (George Stiefel), Thing 1 …
Horton the Elephant (Alan Thomas) will save the tiny Whos.
TheatreMcLean presents 'Seussical' April 28-30, May 6 and 7 at McLean High School.
Horton (Alan Thomas) and his loyal friend Gertrude McFuzz (Abby Comey) search for the one …
The Easter Rabbit shares a high five with a participant at Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt …
A young boy gingerly begins to fill his basket.
Jenna Alattar, 5, zips down a slide as her brother Zain Alattar, 8, watches from …
The Virginia bluebell is known for its nodding clusters of pink buds that open into …
Children scrambled to fill their Easter baskets with the many sweets and treats.
Lane Brooks, Officer on the volunteer Fairfax County Park Foundation Board of Directors, acted as …
Anna Ford was delighted with the sign directing families to the Easter Egg Hunt at …
Colvin Run Dance Hall and Community Center retains the charm of yesterday yet boasts a …
Karen Reinhard and Joe Manning, Colvin Run Civic Association board member, knew how to kick …
As the mirror ball spun, Craig Fischer, 16, deftly guided his new dance partner through …
Teenagers Craig Fischer and Andrea Dilao became fast friends with seniors Evelyn Wheeler and Walter …
Girls grin during a puppet show put on by park staff during the Riverbend Park’s …
Peter Lewis, 6, of Falls Church is eager to ask a question of his tour …
Marijke Gate of the Fairfax County Park Authority leads children on trails alongside the Potomac …
Sue Becker of the Fairfax County Park Authority paints a bluebell on the cheek of …
The Virginia bluebells are at peak bloom in early spring along the Potomac River’s floodplain.
The Virginia bluebell stands between 1 and 2 feet tall and bears pendulous clusters of …
Author Sophie Tedesco, a ninth-grader from Marshall High School, will speak at the GFWG Youth …
Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10) visiting a school at Azraq refugee camp in Jordan.
Vivacious Mayzie LaBird (Emily Swett, right) reveals her secret to being amazing to dowdy Gertrude …
A little girl at the Easter Egg Hunt at Nottoway Park shows off her basket …
Roberta A. Longworth, right, Executive Director, Fairfax County Park Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports …
Ken Quincy, Providence District Representative on the Park Authority Board, collected tickets from the crowd …
The Indivisible group demonstrated against the Trump administration and Congress for its slow investigation of …
Camps such as Summer at Norwood offer opportunities to develop social skills.
Campers such as those at Bullis Summer Programs in Potomac, Md., gain life skills through …
Honored for Entrepreneurship Students from the Lake Braddock Secondary School chapter of Family, Career and …
Cecelia Fernandez and Lauren Kelly led the Titan charge in a lightweight double.
Whitman students created “heritage silhouettes” in preparation for the festival.
Students in seventh and eighth grade performed a West African Dance at the Whitman International …
From left, ESOL teacher Lisa Macey, Ann Del Rosario and her daughter Annalisa Del Rosario, …
Eighth grade students (left) Saria Islam and (right) Christine Nguyen show Japanese Cherry Blossom art …
Eighth grade student Will Settle represents the Yorktown Fife and Drum Corps.
Center, Dr. Terry Clower with the GMU Center for Regional Analysis, agreed that job growth …
Center, Robert A. Staltzer, Deputy Fairfax County Executive, gave an overview of Fairfax County’s $7.59 …
Dr. Ann Battle Macheras with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond broke down the modest, …
Guest-moderator Rebecca Cooper, senior writer for the Washington Business Journal, opened citing a number of …
Business and community leaders filled the banquet space at Belle Haven Country Club for the …
The April 6 Economic Outlook summit hosted by the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber of Commerce and …
Road resurfacing work on Cameron Street.
The foods and flavors are the real draws at Choolaah Indian BBQ.
Harlan (DJ Neace, left front) twirls wife Sherry (Laura Baker, right front) around the room …
The staff of Mosby Woods Elementary beat Providence Elementary 59-48 during the charity basketball game …
The choirs have Broadway the place fresh on their minds, after nearly 100 members traveled …
For the third year, members of Lake Braddock Secondary School’s five choirs will perform one …
Firefighter Kaandra Wilson, Lifesaving Award
Fire Marshal Andrea Buchanan, Certificate of Valor
Deputy Fire Marshal Joseph Zarkauskas, Bronze Medal
Musicians from the George Washington Middle School orchestra and the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association play …
Members of the Alexandria Crew Boosters Club pose for a photo outside the Dee Campbell …
The Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner will be the keynote speaker at Volunteer Alexandria’s Business …
John O. Woods will be honored as the Outstanding Veteran of the Year at the …
Open fragile quail eggs carefully.
Combine color and taste with red cabbage, spring leeks and homemade mayo
Country Crostini ready to share
Add braised short ribs cooked with wine and aromatic garnish
Red cabbage forms bottom layer of crostini
Providence Elementary School Panther Deven DeHaven entertains the crowd during the charity basketball game between …
About 1,000 people packed the Oakton High School gym for the charity basketball game between …
As midnight approached at the 85th Anniversary Dance Celebration for Colvin Run Dance Hall, William …
Mike Surratt and his Eclectic Coalition Band played music from the 30s and beyond at …
Graciela Johannes, 6, of Sterling plays one of the festival games by whacking whiffle balls …
Amanda Mertins of Patina Polished Living creates an Easter tree with hand-painted eggs.
Reed Martin, Teddy Spencer and Austin Tichenor in Reduced Shakespeare Company “William Shakespeare’s Long Lost …
A father and his son participate in the Aqua Egg Hunt produced by Herndon Parks …
Quinn Schupp, 4, shows off the bag of eggs she retrieved at the Aqua Egg …
The Langston Hughes Middle School Panther Jazz Band performs during Founder's Day at Lake Anne …
Chuck Veatch of the Reston Historic Trust explains the origins of the statue of Robert …
Children ride the Ferris Wheel at Lake Anne Plaza in Reston during Founder's Day.
Kerrie Wilson, CEO of Cornerstones, provides heart-felt closing remarks at the gala.
Cheryl Kennedy, a soprano with the Reston Chorale, sings “Feelin’ Groovy” with her fellow Chorale …
U.S. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer
From left) Bowlero Vice-President of Food & Beverages Steve Bartek and Washington Redskin DeAngelo Hall …
Centreville’s Jared Pannell and son Hayden play a game of Pac-Man.
Howard Marans of Deerfield Ridge poses for a photo before bowling.
Leslie Noble holds a platter of mango chicken chipotle wraps.
Fairfax County Police Chief Ed Roessler.
Some of the crowd at the Crime Victims event at Fairfax Corner.
Former Police Chief Dave Rohrer.
Joseph Samaha, whose daughter was killed at Virginia Tech, speaks from the heart.
Blue Tango entertains the crowd at the Crime Victims Tribute at Fairfax Corner. In front …
From left, Chief James Morris, Officer Andrew Slebonick, 1st Vice Commander Phil Dunn.
From left, Tina Seeley, project manager for teens in crisis; Angel Cregge, project manager for …
Second Story Communications Associate Lacy MacAuley helps register guests and patrons at the Rebranding event …
The Arlington Players (TAP) is presenting "She Loves Me" from April 14 to April 30, …
Taylor Witt and Melanie Jennings-Bales
Jolene Vettese
Sam Nystrom
Children aged eight through 10 are unleashed for the egg hunt. Kids were organized into …
A hoarding situation in an Arlington home.
Vienna Honors Community Volunteers
McLean Citizens Association Committee Chairs Louise Epstein, Education and Youth; Dale Stein, Budget and Taxation; …
Conner Donlon, 3, of Reston gets a hug from the Easter Bunny at the Great …
Lisa Connors, a spokesperson for the county, left, interviewed Cornerstones CEO Kerrie Wilson, right, on …
Lisa Connors, a spokesperson for the county, interviewed OPEH Director Dean Klein on Facebook Live …
Mary Kimm and Tim Peterson accepted the Virginia Press Association Award for Journalistic Integrity and …
Local Media Connection writers and photographers won 37 Virginia Press Association awards for work in …
Interior designer Anne Walker used throw pillows to incorporate vibrant spring colors into the décor …
To make a sophisticated Easter display, skip the traditional pastel and try some vintage white …
Major vendors and manufacturers participating in the Design Center have increased substantially. Options for cabinet …
A full-sized outdoor courtyard illuminated by natural light spotlights some of the durable materials and …
A home laundry with mudroom features has proven popular in northern Virginia homes.
Remodeler David Foster (left) talks with a homeowner browsing in the recently-opened Design and Selection …
Lindsey Swanson
Volunteers work on Cheryl Fludd’s home.
From left: Maxwell Herrmann and Malina Nelson play violin with Billy Holtz on the viola …
The “Make The Call” sign. Professionals are available 24-7 to provide immediate assistance, answer questions …
Michele Thames and Pecos both work for SafeSpot, the child advocacy organization. She’s the executive …
Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) helps launch the “Make a Call” campaign to encourage use of …
Eunice Moon, a new three-month-employee at Suh’s, works with Sun Lee, preparing the garments to …
Great Harvest Burke & Lorton Announces Return of Hot Annual Easter Menu Items | Customers …
Claude Williamson
Katie Merrit, Reston winner
Gabriel Galdabini, Tysons winner
Great Falls Artists Exhibit at ArtSpace in Herndon Twenty three Great Falls Studios artists and …
Siblings Forrest and Devon Barnes ham it up a little while making sandwiches for Martha's …
Churchill Road students Matthew Kim, Aiden Yuan, Lauren Kim, Jillian Dittamo and Meredith Cadin work …
Peter Holmes ’17 and Dr. Isabelle Cohen.
Pastor Hank Langknecht leads congregants in Holy Communion during the service on Sunday, April 2. …
Pastor Hank Langknecht and assisting minister perform the rite of laying on of hands and …
Jackson Clark on the Appalachian Trail.
The view on the Appalachian Trail at Mt. Katahdin.
Jackson Clark takes a break from hike.
Jackson Clark
April Dalton is seeking baby items for Afghani women.
Supervisors Chairman Sharon Bulova
Shari Zamarra
Ananda Vrindavan makes a point.
Gunston Hall executive director Scott Stroh, right, attended a fundraiser April 1 at the home …
Evelyn Samuel, DMD
Dentist Corner with Evelyn Samuel, DMD
Right, Kate Lavanga with a Fort Hunt Little League player on opening day, April 1, …
Fort Hunt Little League players charge around the gym at Carl Sandburg Middle School on …
Opening Day ceremonies for Fort Hunt were held inside Carl Sandburg Middle School on April …
Supervisor Dan Storck (D-Mount Vernon) helps kick off the Alexandria Potomac Little League season on …
Alexandria Potomac Little League was among the youth baseball programs that celebrated the start to …
Players from the Alexandria Potomac league raced the bases at Belle View Elementary School with …
Boys and girls with the Alexandria Potomac Little League t-ballers recite the Little League pledge …
Del. David Albo (R-42)
Longtime friends Danny Krifcher (left) and Lee Cowen share ribs and sausages at the 2017 …
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The Skyliners and LaDan Nemati (third from the right in front row) skating the pivoting …
Armando Peri is president of the Fairfax Association of Elementary School Principals and principal himself …
From left, Fairfax Education Association president Kevin Hickerson, Christal Tanks with FEA education support professionals, …
FCPS parent George Becerra of Burke brought up other counties around the country that impose …
“We will do the best we can with what we have.” That was Fairfax County …
FCPS board chairman Sandy Evans said the school system’s budget reflects two main priorities of …
The VFW was impressed by teacher Theresa Early creating a fourth grade color guard to …
Left, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8469 Commander Aaron Coffin presents Laurel Ridge Elementary School …
From left, Rokan Ahamed of Burke and his son Yusuf, supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) and …
From left, West Springfield student Zachary Korff learns about the internship program offered by Fairfax …
High school students from Chantilly and Thomas Jefferson were recognized on April 4 for their …
For Matt Terrell (left) with Soe Terrell (right), favorite ice cream flavors are mint and …
Remains of the Alexandria ship when it was first discovered.
Wooden core extracted from ship plank showing the dendrochronological record.
Alexandria shoreline in 1788, the red square indicating where the ship was found.
Warehouses and new shipping built were built over the remains of older scuttled ships by …
Clarence Terry
Open space availability in North Potomac Yard
Proposed land uses at North Potomac Yard
TC Varsity Men's First 4 at Noxontown Regatta.
Officer Ryan Klein, behind the counter at the Old Town Ben & Jerry's Ice cream, …
The FHHS Alumni Memorial Garden at Carl Sandburg Middle School.
A hat auction raised funds for DAR’s Montpelier Project.
Members of the Kate Waller Barrett Chapter who attended the annual DAR State Conference included, …
A Prairie Falcon perched on water tower at old power plant in Alexandria on March …
Prairie Falcon flying near old power plant in Alexandria on March 25. The very dark …
The three-string balalaika is associated with the music of Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe.
While at the Lyceum on March 31, balalaika musician Tetiana Khomenko and pianist Vitalii Lyman …
Tetiana Khomenko is an award-winning concert performer and teacher of the balalaika.
Members of the Herndon-Reston Indivisible group came to the Board of Supervisors meeting to learn …
The Board of Supervisors issues a Proclamation that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month and …
Holocaust survivor Michele Margosis accepts the Proclamation declaring April 24, 2017 as Holocaust Remembrance Day …
A Peep recreation of the Alexandria ship’s discovery.
From left are Mickayla Brandao, Abigail Acheampomaa, and Melissa Fosuaah. Brandao said this is their …
Deputy Robyn Nichols and Sheriff Dana Lawhorne serve ice cream.
For Alaina Victor with Officer Jamie Victor, favorite ice cream flavors are “anything” and chocolate …
Alison DeCourcey
SSA Executive Director Mary Lee Anderson, David Colton, Mayor Allison Silberberg, Tom Holman and Dan …
Mary Lee Anderson, Police Chief Michael Brown, Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, city employees, SSA Board members …
Vice Mayor Justin Wilson and son and daughter and SSA Board and Rotary Member Jack …
Betty Livingston, Mary Lee Anderson and state Del. Mark Levine.
Sun Lee says she can alter about 20 garments a day depending on the work …
Members of the Potomac Speedskating Club.
Dr. Susan Kohn listens to a speaker.
2017 YEA! students and investor panelists.
More than 500 men fill the Beth Sholom sanctuary as part of the 2017 Guys …
Marty Goldfarb (second from right), his two sons, Saul (center) and Danny (right), and his …
From left are Jason Froehlich, Sammy Felsen and his father David Felsen.
From left are Josh London, Rabbi Nissan Antine, and Lou Marmon
More than 500 men attended “Guys Night Out” and Seder Summit at Beth Shalom Congregation.
Jennifer Brown
Volunteers and Shoppers, from left, are Susan Dolan, Carol Jarvis with her grandchild, Karen Meyers, …
Shoppers Theresa Wallingford and Hezi Schaffer. Items that didn't sell at the church’s thrift sale …
Blanca Vega at St. Francis Episcopal Church’s annual thrift sale last weekend.
Nancy Tate (left) from the League of Women Voters and moderator of the discussion with …
Jeffrey Liteman sings his budget petition to the County Board.
From left are Mike Oliver, Sue Glassco, Joanne Webber of Alexandria, Bernie Crane, Sue Rebin …
Bobbi Gershman runs the rehydration project.
Rick Glassco (left) and Linda Oliver (right), joined others from St. Clements, Fairlington United Methodist, …
Hilary Shostal from Immanuel Church on the Hill and Goodwin House, joins Ginna Mittauer, from …
The parking lot at Temple Beth El was full to overflowing on Sunday, April 2, …
Art Gershman is a member of the Beth El Brotherhood, which was a sponsor of …
Aaron Roethlisberger, 9, is given a coordination task by director/assistant instructor Aaron Fleet, who came …
Amory Blochsom, 11, of Reston, could hardly wait to show his ribbon to his parents. …
Painting by Negar Ahkami
Town of Herndon resident Lorna Schmid and her husband David Boldt ask Lt. Steve Thompson …
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Joan Fernandez Cabrera.
The topic of the April 24 discussion is ‘A Practice Flower Show.’
At the Thriving Family Summit are, from left, Heather Davies, Fairfax County Unified Prevention Coalition …
Ginny Atwood Lovitt, executive director of the Chris Atwood Foundation.
Brandon Kim
"Everyone to the center. Wooooooooo."
"Grab hands and circle to the left."
Fran Field, contra dance instructor at Lee Senior Center, leads a workshop for beginners before …
The island is positioned to support service to both the dining room and the sectional …
The mid-century modern dining room table is style-appropriate to a new interior which deftly explores …
At slightly over 900 square feet, the primary living area the Herre's remodeled home in …
The Thorntons wanted a balanced facade that emphasizes the integrity of main house, the adjoining …
BEFORE: The Kirbys had been pursuing their respective hobbies, woodworking and glass fusion, in a …
Shelter House chief operating officer Jamie Ergas presents the summary from the round table discussion …
Attendees at the Housing Forum divided into round table groups to tackle some of the …
Newly appointed HomeAid Northern Virginia executive director Kristyn Burr welcomes the participants to the organization’s …
Members of the Potomac Community Village attend a workshop on the Go4Life program, which was …
Parents, and children alike, smear colored powder on the faces, hair, and clothes of friends …
Neighborhood children celebrate the Hindu holiday of “Holi” with games and colored-powder smears plastered on …
Julie Casso in Arts of Great Falls.
Easter Eggs-Stravaganza at Roer’s Zoofari, On April 15-16, it’s the Easter Eggs-Stravaganza, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. …
Mike Zane, coordinator of the Friday morning duplicate bridge group at Madison Senior Center and …
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Watercolor paintings, sculpture, oils and pottery are on display in the Historic Hendry House located …
Mary Jennings teaches the Art of Comedy (No Foolin'), a workshop offered at the week-long …
Nick Reynolds speaks about his book at the neighborhood party at the Lyon Park Community …
Nick Reynolds signs books for fans at the Arlington Central Library on April 1.
Firefighters from Station 38 undergo training at a local apartment complex.
Alexandria Crew Boosters President Michael Souza holds a ceremonial oar presented by the 1971 TC …
Town of Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel and members of the Herndon Town Council join Tradition …
ACT for Alexandria president and CEO John Porter, right, and ACT staff promote the upcoming …
