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Peter Kimm, Papa, with great-grandson Declan Peter Dixon, 3, in Potomac.
Redella S. "Del" Pepper.
With Grandma at National Harbor: Lori Ocampo and granddaughter, Hannah Barry, both of Both of …
Dear nana Sandra, not all superheroes wear capes. Love you, Keifer, Nathan and Wayne.
Aunt Sue, Michael, and mother Frank. "All that I am, or hope to be, I …
Moms, they are are like dads...only smarter. Lorraine and Nathan of Springfield.
“Mimi” (Gramma Fran) with granddaughter Joy making Christmas cookies for the whole family.
Gramma Fran with Cole, Joy: Gramma Fran Lovaas of Reston with grandson Cole Loveman after …
The townhouse rooftop at Liberty built by Van Metre Homes.
The Great Falls Elementary Art exhibit may be found in the meeting room of Starbucks …
Maryount University Driscoll Plaza Dedication ceremony on Wednesday, December 6, 2017, in Arlington, VA. (Photo …
FACETS volunteer Kati Hesford and daughter Frances, 13, help children pick out toys for their …
Lorelei Graham, 3, shows the teddy bear she chose for her brother.
Rose Johnson (left) and Elizabeth Sullivan wrap presents.
Serving up spaghetti, meatballs and rolls to the parents and children are (from left) FACETS …
Westfield freshmen and lacrosse team members Sebastian Krauss, Cameron Sutton (left) and Elijah Tarlton prepare …
Pat Shelton packs bicycles and gift bags for four families into his car.
Carrying wrapping paper and cookies to be delivered with each family’s gifts are (from left) …
Letter carrier Christopher Bucy pauses by his mail truck, decorated in honor of his last …
Nancy Clark with her daughter Stephanie got permission to decorate Bucy’s mail truck with balloons …
From left: Binta Barry as Ted, Jake Lefler as Prentiss, Raeanna Nicole Larson as Molly …
Carla Crawley Ito as Black Stache, and Gary Bernard DiNardo as Boy/Peter in “Peter and …
From left: Pamela Honesty from Stafford and Sydney Pearson of Woodbridge pictured in the lobby …
Isaac Howard, 60, of Burke plays the piano at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Fairfax …
Classic rock music by The Dr. Robert Band gets the crowd dancing at the Fraternal …
The Stairwells all-male a cappella group from the College of William & Mary perform at …
Fireworks light up the sky over the Potomac River to usher in 2018 as part …
First responders from across the city gather for a photo Dec. 23 at Samuel Tucker …
Students from St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes Middle School pose for a photo with Visual …
Mt.Vernon's Susannah Anderson #24 pulls up for a jump shot while Centreville's Kyra Sanders #42 …
D.J. Gregory of Westfield drives past South Lakes defender Emmanuel Aghayere #50
Jake Latta #10 rejects the shot of Marshalls Joseph Lampman #21
Darth Vader is screened by a Officer Pena with the Office of Protection Services at …
From left: Jose Carrera, Mark Duff, Horacio Carrera, Jeff Johnson, and Jackie Johnson man the …
Centreville's Whitney Garrett # 24 drives past Mt. Vernon's Norissa Solomon #3
Centreville's Aleigh Gambone #12 scorees two of her 9 points versus Mt. Vernon.
Kaya Squirewell #4 is defended by T'Ericka Floyd #32
Callie Doyle #33 launches a 3 point attempt. Doyle scored 9 points in Centrevilles win …
Whitney Garrett #24 scored 21 points in Centreville's win over Mt. Vernon
Norissa Solomon #3 led Mt. Vernon with 16 points against Centreville
Aaron Opoku #3 soars to the hoop.
Jordan Hairston #2 pushes the ball down court for Westfield
John Blair, a Fairfax resident, a letter carrier in Vienna: “I don’t have any resolutions …
Katie Walsh, who lives in McLean, a beauty advisor at Merle Norman Cosmetics in Vienna. …
Sharon Holland, from Fairfax owns Merle Norman Cosmetics in Vienna: “I’m hoping to be more …
Sathar Muhammad, lives in Vienna and is the manager of Crepe Amor: “We want to …
Peter Kunzel, half German and half American, lives in McLean and is an economist. “I …
Hugo Estrada, a software developer from Falls Church has ongoing resolutions. “One of my resolutions …
Kam Spain, 21, Vienna resident and barista at Starbucks is excited to have more snow …
Linda Waitkus, Great Falls resident and owner of Great Dogs of Great Falls for nine …
Sharon Gokey, a Vienna resident, a sales clerk in the mail order department at Jinny …
Rebecca Owen, a Reston resident,the manager of Jinny Beyer Studio in Great Falls. “I want …
Ottonsuren Bandihkuu, from Inner Mongolia, lives in Arlington and works at River Nail and Spa …
First album for the McLean resident.
SONY DSC
The Hermit just wanted to be left alone, and this cleaver helped convince people.
The 2017 Spotlight Horror Film certificate.
Nate Schrader displays a filming device and props used such as a noose and the …
Nate Schrader with a bloodied meat cleaver was one of the creators behind “The Hermit,” …
Preventing and combating sexual assault has always been a priority for Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41).
The emerald ash borer is an invasive species that wreaked havoc on the ash trees …
In Newington, the county is preventing female cankerworms from climbing into the leaved canopy and …
Nine new Alexandria law enforcement officers – five police officers and four deputy sheriffs – …
Rorie and her band have been at Jammin’ Java several times over the past few …
Rorie embraces life in her songs.
Singer-songwriter Rorie is playing her EP called “Dawn,” at Jammin’ Java in Vienna on Jan. …
In December, Hip Hop Yoga was featuring a Ugly Sweaterasana class at New District Brewing. …
Holding stuffed animals are (from left) Joy Outten, Jennifer LaBranche, Jelaire Grillo, and Sandra Potterfield, …
Children's Edition 2017: By Maazullah Foshanji, 12, Grade 7, Key Middle School, Art Teacher Katie …
Old Dominion/Linway/Birch Intersection before (left) and after (right): Headed west on Old Dominion from intersection.
Franklin Park and Chesterbrook Neighborhood before and after Stormwater Improvement Project.
Superintendent Scott Brabrand and Hunter Mill District Supervisor Catherine Hudgins.
Children's Edition 2017: Drawing: Cold Observer, by Dasha Makarishcheva, 15, Grade 10, McLean High School
Third Place: 418 S Fairfax
Second Place: 410 Prince
First Place: 205 N Columbus
Kevin Johnson (left), his son Troy Isley (center) and Mayor Allison Silberberg.
Five year map of those killed or seriously injured in traffic crashes.
Alexandria boxer Keyshawn Davis, undefeated for over 24 fights this year and winner of the …
Dara Shen (left), club manager, and Amelia Moore.
Alexandria citizens stand in support for the Vision Zero Action Plan.
Pat Herrity, Springfield District Supervisor
Suzianne Battista, Planning and Development Division, Park Authority, presented the staff report.
Supervisor McKay chairing the Budget Committee during deliberations.
Transportation projects in Lee District and along the Route One Corridor are at the top …
From left: Rabbi Sholom Deitsch, Mayor David Meyer and U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) at …
Tyler Fyre eats flames during the City of Fairfax’s Chanukah event.
Fire-eater Tyler Fyre amazed the crowd during last week’s Chanukah celebration in Old Town Square.
Lorelei Graham, 3, proudly shows the teddy bear she chose for her brother.
From left: Rose Johnson and Elizabeth Sullivan wrap presents.
Tabitha, Austin, and Brandon Kidd choose their Christmas tree at the Cabin John Park Volunteer …
A wreath laying at the Tomb of the Unknowns capped off the Dec. 16 Wreaths …
Children's Edition 2017: Willow Choi, Grade 3, Trick or Treating, drawing
A man kneels at a gravesite in Section 60 of Arlington National Cemetery during the …
Kathy Smith, Sully District Supervisor
From left: MacArthur Myers; Krystyn Moon, Ph.D., University of Mary Washington; former Mayor Bill Euille; …
Volunteers place a wreath at a gravesite in Alexandria National Cemetery Dec. 16 as part …
Volunteers place wreaths on headstones at Alexandria National Cemetery Dec. 16 as part of the …
A line of children snakes past the hot cocoa and cookies in the Cherrydale Fire …
Amanda Adams
Lee Wilson Palmer in Detroit, 1942.
Lee Wilson Palmer at the Old Club in 1970.
The Penn-Daw Hotel on Route 1 in Mount Vernon back in the day.
Lee Wilson Palmer turns 100 years old.
Musicians Lisa Bushman and Mark Delaney of Switchback performed.
The Rising Star award-winner Josh Toft.
Outgoing chairman Jane Gandee addresses the chamber gathering.
Santa has had a request for some awful noise so he picks up his bagpipe …
Cassie and Blaine Page hook pinkie fingers with Santa and promise never ever ever to …
Santa Claus tells Erin Nally that he can tell she loses things: "I see you …
Bobby and Leslie Harden and their two children, Yanelope and Va’Kai.
Yorktown Chamber Choir, from left, include Matthew Carey, Youssef Thomas, James Nicholson, Bibho Parai, Bradley …
From left: Foster Parent Program staff Tammee Gaymon, volunteer Rose Stroman, and staff Michelle Sosa.
Former Navy SEAL and Medal of Honor recipient Ed Byers volunteers as part of Team …
Members of Team Bear pose for a group photo Dec. 16 at the Wreaths Across …
A convoy of trucks carrying more than 245,000 wreaths arrives at Arlington National Cemetery Dec. …
Craig Gross of Tarpon Springs, Fla., plays a song at his son’s gravesite during the …
Dhiraj Jagasia, M.D. was recognized by Johns Hopkins Medicine for his work in the development …
The Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department Santa rides the fire truck into neighborhoods, delighting …
Alethea and Jon Bacos with Echo at the Christmas tree display at the Cabin John …
Rabbi Adam Raskin of Congregation Har Shalom on Falls Road reminds children of the symbolism …
Sylvain Richard, Pat Keithly and Eileen Myers attended a “Healing Arts” event at the Center …
John Michel mastering the dance.
Yorktown Singers performed at the Arlington House.
John Michel, dance master for the Arlington House Victorian Dance Society, Robert Jones, narrator for …
Barbara Carney-Coston, for many years a substitute teacher in Arlington, has written her first book …
The cover of “To the Copper Country,” by Carney-Coston. Cover designed by Rachel Ross.
By-right townhouse redevelopment in a neighborhood of historic garden apartments.
“Convergence” at Aperture.
Groundbreaking at Trails Edge Senior Living Community.
From left: Rohit Kishore, driver and generous donor pictured with Wish List Project elves Caitlyn …
Volunteers dressed as elves sort gifts in a garage in Great Falls for the Wish …
Snow falls as volunteers bring gifts to the Wish List Project drop-off Dec. 9.
The 1946 red restored Maxim firetruck, property of the Vienna Volunteer Fire Department, is used …
Luisa Schwarzott of Fairfax passes out candy canes to neighborhood children in Vienna for a …
From left: Santa, Lori Stevens of Centreville, elf, Bill Sontag, an honorary Vienna Volunteer Fire …
Santa, Elliot Zaret of Great Falls, pictured with Vienna neighborhood residents, (from left) Jacob Lucca, …
Skaters struggle for balance at the ice skating rink at Tysons Corner Center on Saturday, …
Rennie Zhang and Michelle Li of Tysons Corner, were enjoying the ice skating rink between …
Sam Ellis, 16, junior at Marshall High School, from Vienna, a skate host, Alejandro Catacora, …
Outside the renovated Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library.
The grand opening of Fire and Rescue Station 4 in Herndon occurred in April.
Frank McDermott, attorney
Aerial view of the Dulles Discovery Office park, which currently generates more than $5.5 million …
Scott Flinn of Arlington helps his daughter, Caroline, try and balance on the ice.
George Mason students, Wayde Weatherford of Ashburn and Kelsey Wagner of Richmond call it a …
Three generations of ice skaters: (from left) Kathy, Caroline, Scott and Bob Flinn came from …
The rink is kept cool by a chiller system underneath it, so visitors can skate …
Together, the Card family (from left) Lauren, 3, Jacob, 6, and parents Jason and Danielle …
Standing in front of the Remembrance Wreaths during the National Wreaths Across America Day ceremony …
Tony Vargas, 12, of Herndon Elementary School, holds onto his new bicycle, evaluated and refurbished …
From left: Sarah Aiello, assistant principal, Hutchinson; Hollie Daniel, school counselor, Hutchinson; Del. Jennifer Boysko …
James Kuiken, Kuiken Group of Vienna (center) accepts the Distinguished Veteran award from John Boylan, …
Laura Readyoff, Owner and CEO of The Music Loft LLC, pictured with James Lawson, Chairman …
Recently retired Town of Herndon Town Manager, Art Anselene, was presented with the Eileen D. …
Laura Robinson and Kelly Westenhoff of Reston enjoy a ‘cuppa’ tea at the Elden Street …
Mark Vaccaro prepares to sample a special blend of teas at the new Elden Street …
"During good times and bad, tea warms the soul," said Rachel Eisenfeld, founder and CEO …
The home at 1327 Summerfield Drive in Herndon won the "Christmas Village” Award during the …
Dan Demers of 1009 Monroe St. accepts his award sign as one of the winners …
Guest Bill McKenna, Herndon Town Councilmember, Cindy Roeder, Herndon Parks and Recreation Director, Barbara Glakas, …
Cantor Henrique Ozur Bass leads students in song Tuesday at the first night lighting of …
Kenan Ozcan
Volunteers posing with some of the bicycles to be gifted are (from left) Ralph Harmon …
Hanging up a hospitality sign in ONC’s warehouse are (from left) Westfield juniors Sammi Castro, …
Having fun volunteering for Our Neighbor’s Child are (from left) Westfield High SGA members, senior …
Posing with a penguin decoration in ONC’s warehouse are Centreville freshmen and SGA members (from …
Members of Westfield High’s Interact Club helped decorate ONC’s warehouse prior to last week’s three …
Children are lined up at the Cherrydale Volunteer Fire House on Lee Highway Sunday, Dec. …
Cameron Blomstrom is still making up her mind whether to accept the peppermint candy cane …
Morgan Rhudy, Miss Arlington’s Outstanding Teen 2018, stands with Annika Suh, the outgoing Miss Arlington’s …
Cecili Weber, Miss Virginia 2017 and Miss Arlington 2017, addresses the crowd. After becoming Miss …
Winners of the 2018 Miss Arlington Scholarship Pageant & Miss Arlington’s Outstanding Teen Pageant that …
A section of spots at Springfield has plugs for electric vehicles.
At Springfield, Hayden Basse monitors the valet spaces and uses a cell phone feature to …
Security Officer Rivas maintains order at the Tysons Corner crosswalks that link the lots to …
Artist Kathryn Coneway uses the natural colors and lights of the holiday season in her …
Artist Kathryn Coneway and her family spend time in Huntley Meadows Park when they’re feeling …
Del. Vivian Watts (D-39) looks on at the public information meeting.
At this stage in the project, there are no predictions of construction impacts at the …
From Frontier Drive looking south, the road will continue past the station.
Kevin Dolenc has come to St. Andrew's Church Dec. 13 to wrap presents for children …
OAR Board Member Dr. Alfred Taylor, Jr. talks with OAR Executive Director Elizabeth Jones Valderrama …
Fairfax Connector bus
Westfield and Oscar Smith team captains shake hands at midfield after coin toss of the …
Melvin Wiliams
Alexandria’s Ten Thousand Villages
Alexandria City snow plow at work.
Praveen Kathpal (left), vice chair of the Alexandria Environmental Policy Commission, and Ivy Main (right), …
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer (D-8).
A ceremonial lease signing.
Stempson House
Wildlife officials have experienced an increase in the number of calls reporting coyote sightings in …
While sister Devyn, 8, looks on, Donovan Greene, 4, tweaks Olaf’s nose.
Craig Casella holds son Sam, 3, on his shoulders to get a better look at …
From left: brothers Marco Ye, 3, and William Ye, 5, munch on their lunch.
Sebastian Davilla, 9, and sister Danielle, 2, enjoy the treats at the Lunch with Santa.
Virginia “Gin” Kinneman, right, addresses the crowd as the new 2018 board chair of the …
Former Chamber of Commerce board chair “Mango” Mike Anderson listens to remarks at the organization’s …
Asana Partners Director of Development Reed Kracke, right, discusses the firm’s development strategy for Old …
Bharati Soman, soprano soloist at the Sopranessence Concert on Dec. 16, 4 p.m. at Convergence, …
Two-year-old Simon Baker cannot believe his eyes. The best thing in life has come his …
Children's Edition 2017: “Wild Thing” by Giulianna Najarian, Kindergarten, Potomac Elementary School
Children's Edition 2017: Gunner Dutzman, 7th Grade, St. Louis Catholic School
The little park at Heritage at Old Town on Saturday, Dec. 9, has a bench …
Brandon Allton stops at a display for visitors to identify the patented Spalding basketball from …
Brandon Allton, manager of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, points to the wall …
Brandon Allton, manager of the National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum, stands in front of …
Members of the St. James Episcopal Church Youth Group presented a Living Nativity on the …
Members of the St. James Episcopal Church Youth Group, students in grades 6-12, presented a …
Team captains for Oscar Smith #2 Keshon Artis, #23 .Keyon Watson, Cam'ron Kelly #8 , …
Taylor Morin #2 works for extra yardage along the Westfield sideline.
New Arlington middle school boundaries proposal.
I-66 during evening tolling.
It’s a bright idea for motorists with Christmas trees tied onto the roofs of their …
Maria Chavez, 29, of Arlington and Erin McGrath, 23, of Fairfax are enchanted Saturday by …
Anna Miranda, 55, of Leesburg takes a picture of an outdoor Christmas light display Saturday …
Red’s Table is located at South Lakes Village Shopping Center, 11150 South Lakes Drive, Reston.
Nathan Baker holds his nephew, Simon Baker, 2, as a model train makes its way …
Alam Atae clapped and called out, "Bravo! Bravo!" during Sun Dance Performance Company's Holiday Song …
On behalf of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Heather Burneson accepts donations raised during Sun …
Members of the Sun Dance Singers directed by "C" Culpepper enthusiastically ring in the Christmas …
Although the obvious attraction at Launch Trampoline Park/Herndon is their connected trampolines, the year-round entertainment …
Karin Bensouda, owner and Mike Heath, general manager, prepare to cut the ribbon marking the …
Joe Clancy #36 extends and puts the ball across the goal line with 7:26 to …
Westfield coaches and players pose for a post game 6A Championship photo.
Westfield Head Coach Kyle Simmons and Principal Dr. Anthony Copeland are all smiles after Westfield’s …
Saadiq Hinton #3 secures the Westfield win after intercepting a ball on the 1 yard …
Matt Cirillo #88 looks to clear a path for teammate Eugene Asante #8. asante carried …
Westfield High Varsity Football Coach Kyle Simmons and his newly crowned State Championship team helped …
Jim Hart talks to WFCCA members at their quarterly meeting.
Route 29 north will be widened from two lanes to three from just south of …
Dr. Carley Fisher-Maltese
Madolin Maffett Donaldson
This severely pruned tree is on Sherwood Hall Lane near the library. VDOT arborist Robert …
Dealer booth at Mount Vernon Antique Center has a selection of holiday items and other …
Twig Thrift Store has a selection of holiday items.
Sunbeam Mixmaster at Look Again Resale Shop.
More than three dozen whiskeys and bourbons make up 1986’s body of work.
These drawings from Penn State University illustrate the accepted practice of “directional pruning.”
Fort Hunt Road south of the Beltway hosts multiple severely-pruned trees. This one is located …
Hollin Meadows Elementary Principal Jon Gates, Heather Young and Melissa Edmiston sit around the fire …
At the Hollin Meadows Elementary School PTA's Happy Hour Toy Drive event on Thursday, Dec. …
Throw tomato slices to deseed.
Layer half mixture in pie crust.
Eyeball eggs, mayo and crisp Cherrywood bacon.
Chef Eric Reid starts with buttery crust.
Luke Fowler and Armor Okeson, employees at Sexton Christmas Trees in the Village Centre in …
Adeler Jewelers offers these 18k white gold Australian opal and diamond stud earrings with vibrant …
Misguided Angels offers an olive green faux suede jacket made by Level 99 with tank …
The Santa display in front of Trattoria Villagio in downtown Clifton on Main Street.
Belle Jar Design of Clifton offers vintage, turn-of-the-century ornaments for $8 each.
Belle Jar Design of Clifton offers this large Mercury Glass Christmas Tree for a mantle …
For holiday gift-giving, The Wine Attic offers Beltway Brewing Company Stout from Sterling, Va.; Black …
Horse Hippie offers Equus and Grey Horse Candle Company Candles made from soy with essential …
Horse Hippie offers repurposed military tent handbags that come in different sizes – from computer …
Hydrangea offers this trendy Deer Antler Tree, a one-of-a-kind statement piece to hold Christmas decorations. …
Hydrangea offers Barr-Co. soaps, creams, candles, bath salts, room sprays, lip balm, and diffusers. Created …
Holiday Homes Tour
From left: Bridgette Beach; Karl Wilkerson, an officer with CHO and Reston resident; Teresa Creighton, …
In a tight, three-set final, VYI's middle school travel volleyball team, coached by Rob Garrett …
Shannon Cooley, co-owner of Four Seasons of McLean, a family business for 28 years in …
Mesmeralda's offers Frasier Fir by Thymes candles and fragrances from $10 to $50.
Name Droppers offers baby blankets for the first Christmas priced at $59.95.
Betsy and Cornelia's Consignments offers designer handbags with names like Valentino, Chloe, Gucci, Fendi, and …
Some of the repairs completed by Rebuilding Together Arlington Fairfax/Falls Church.
Arlington County Police Department Officer Sarah Butzer directs traffic in Puerto Rico.
From left: Lt. Eliseo A. Pilco, Officer Sarah Butzer, Captain Wayne Vincent upon return from …
The authors discuss their book with the students.
Principal Arlene Randall and Assistant Principal Cherith Pierson (back) meet with the authors Caitlin Alifirenka …
Max Mueller has done designs for Vans, Mountain Dew, Mike Vallely, Arizona Iced Tea, NYSkateboarding, …
Santa rides through Potomac Falls with the help of the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire …
As shown on the map of the plan, there will be two ways to access …
Donors selected, purchased and wrapped the hundreds of gifts, gift cards, and other items on …
The Hernandez family dressed in the spirit of the season pictured in front of the …
From left: Volunteers Catherine Nesbitt and Fran Lagerfeld prepare to set out one of the …
Contact the Fairfax County Community Services Board at 703-573-5679 or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/csb/revive for information on …
Fairfax County offers training on how to revive possible opioid overdose victims. Here a trainee …
A kit used to attempt to revive people who have succumbed to potential opioid overdose, …
Langley High School students arrive for their first day of school in September. Full funding …
Riverside Elementary students and staff surprise “lunch lady” Dorothy Taylor with a celebration of her …
Traffic backs up on the Beltway in Fairfax County because of an accident on the …
Individuals of any age seeking help for a mental health and/or substance use concern, may …
Designer Camille Saum of Bethesda created this tree for “Light Up the Season.”
Alexandria-based designer Victoria Sanchez – pictured with the patients who served as her inspiration – …
This McLean kitchen by Rill Architects includes maplewood, furniture-style cabinets with brushed nickel hardware, classic …
Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) hears the concerns of others in the Richmond Highway …
Vicky McLeod was friends with Mary Thonen.
Rachel Carter and Walter Clarke at the awards ceremony.
Children's Edition 2017: By Carson L., 1st Grade, Union Mill Elementary School
After years of searching unsuccessfully for a suitably-sized home on Lake Barcroft, the owners hired …
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley
Areas of Alexandria that will require shore protection. Combating global climate change is part of …
Parts of Alexandria that will be susceptible to rising sea levels.
2016 update on the status of environmental quality indicators.
Flowers ‘n’ Ferns Celebrates 38 Years of Being Your Personal Florist
Katherine Collins, manager of Arcadia’s Dogue Run farm, helped with the chard harvest.
This 2013 aerial imagery shows the barn complex before the rerouting of Route 1. The …
The Woodlawn barn complex in its current configuration. At right is the historic Otis Mason …
Sgt. Herman Austin and his partner, Kahn.
Catalina Muñoz, a T.C. Williams’ Health & Medical Sciences Academy student, takes notes during a …
A practice patient for the T.C. Williams’ Health & Medical Sciences Academy.
Lance Mallamo (left) and Gretchen Bulova.
From left: Rev. Heidi Eickstadt, Rabbi Amy R. Perlin, D.D., Rev. Thomas Bailey, Rev. Meredith …
What is next for Rob McAllister from Burke and his children Ryan and Kelly after …
Frank Vandenberg, a software engineer from Reston, with son Ian celebrating at Burke Lake Park. …
Kellen Furry and daughter Hazel, “almost 3 years old,” from Alexandria on the train at …
Deron Benett, from Burke, an active duty Navy volunteering at Winter Wonderland at Burke Lake …
Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, volunteering for the third year at the Winter Wonderland at …
Fore!
Lauren Metrocavage from Fairfax Station wanted the bow.
The ribbon is cut for the new clubhouse at Burke Lake Golf Course.
Supervisor Pat Herrity at the podium.
The rental pull carts are lined up near the first tee.
The Davies property is about a quarter mile away from downtown Fairfax.
The Fairfax Jubil-Aires sing Christmas carols in barbershop harmony.
Parents and children intently roast marshmallows for s’mores over a fire pit.
Vendor Michelle Fisher sells handmade Christmas wreaths and decorations.
Holiday market vendor Miora Randrianantenaina with her handmade bags and purses made by Madagascan women.
Yasmine Bandali of All that Yazz sells her palm-free soaps at the holiday market.
Handcrafted jewelry from Silverbrook Studios is available at the Del Ray Artisans Fine Art and …
Colorful handcrafted bags are available at the Del Ray Artisans Fine Art and Fine Crafts …
The Christmas Attic is ground zero for shoppers during the holiday season, where nutcrackers are …
Kevin Donnelly makes his final appearance as drum major for the City of Alexandria Pipes …
Ms. Virginia 2017 Julie Wilson waves to the crowd.
Jeanne and John Warner view the Mass Bands finale of the 2017 Scottish Walk Parade.
David Martin of Goldworks gives a thumbs up from the Hard Times Café truck.
Entertainers from Bobby McKey’s Dueling Piano Bar perform holiday songs during the Scottish Walk parade.
Burke & Herbert Chairman and CEO Hunt Burke waves to the crowd along the Scottish …
The Saint Andrew’s Society Pipes and Drums marches along Queen Street during the 2017 Scottish …
A canoe and paddleboard duo led by Kelsey Semrod aboard FLOTUS took home the honors …
Beach House, in a tribute to U.S. service members and POW/MIAs, won Best Spirit of …
The Most Spirited Crew award was won by Letter of Marque.
Stimulus Package and Captain Greg Drenter won Best Powerboat for “Christmas Angel,” an illuminated blue …
State of Comfort, led by Captain Brian Johnson, won Best of Alexandria Show for “Have …
The powerboat Kairos took home Best Theme honors Dec. 2 in the 18th annual Holiday …
Brooke Curran, shown after completing the Antarctica Marathon in 2015, raises money for children’s charities …
More than 2,000 luminaries line Mount Vernon Ave. in Del Ray Dec. 2 in memory …
Crowds gather Dec. 2 in the Pat Miller Neighborhood Square for the Del Ray Holiday …
Volunteers for Rebuilding Together Alexandria working on a local repair project.
Stacy Schalk, wife of Jeff Schalk, a Herndon Rotary member, opens the door to welcome …
Saharsh Maram, 3, of Herndon shows off the paper plate polar bear puppet he made …
Taylor Morin #2 explodes by a Woodbridge defender on one of his 4 receptions.
Independent Police Auditor Richard Schott talks about reviewing completed police investigations at a meeting in …
Adrian Steel of McLean explains the workings of the Civilian Review Panel while Police Chief …
Three smiling polar bears helped decorate the home of Mary and Kim Hamlin in a …
Patti Kelly, owner of 106 Monroe Hill Court accepts the pen and ink drawing of …
Lillian Gallardo, 4, of Herndon (left) waits patiently for Santa to turn his attention to …
Members of the Herndon High School Band don Santa hats as they perform during the …
Karl Kessinger owner of Unique Leather Designs, College Park, Md. "That's a good question. My …
Margot Olenik, owner of C & C Creations, Ashburn “My husband Joe and I have …
Barbara Torrey, shopper, of Herndon "The items at a craft fair are unique... I'm shopping …
"I like working with wood. I have salvaged and repurposed almost everything on my table. …
From left: Richie Smiechowski, 17, of Herndon and a Christmas tree salesman at the “Elvis …
Suzanne Eaton, owner of Suzanne Eaton Christmas Trees and Jim Pettis, assistant, wave a bittersweet …
Westfield center Bryan Jewelll #69 looks to block for teammate Eugene Asante #8
Joe Clancy # 36 powers his way down the field after pulling in a Noah …
Matt Cirillo #88 leaps over one of his lineman
Eugene Asante # 8 carries the ball . Asante rushed for 140 yards on 23 …
Detached accessory dwelling in a county rendering, highlighting concerns about how close buildings could get …
Families pet the horses pulling carriages.
Santa stands in front of the newly-lit Christmas tree in Shirlington Village.
Stone Middle School Players will perform “Into the Woods, Jr.” next week.
Piper Larson and Betty Lee add their touch to a Great Falls Tavern window.
St. James Episcopal Church Youth Group will present a living Nativity this weekend.
Patricia Washington
Pat Miller
Matthew Stensrud
Walter C. Clarke
Interior of the Great Falls Tavern
National Park Service Ranger Mark Myers helps with the decorating.
Members of the Little Farms Garden Club turned the Great Falls Tavern into a Christmas …
“The jacket still fits.” — Bobby Suggs, Class of ‘77
“My hat is an original, it’s my dad’s hat, he was the announcer at the …
“I remember the abandoned warehouses on the waterfront.” — Joe Gililland, Class of ‘73
“Modernization but still keeping the charm, there’s nothing like Old Town.” — Kendra Allman, Class …
“Chic.” — Ruth Ryder, Class of ‘75
“It’s a continued love of Old Town, a tradition.” — LeeAnn Feltman, Class of ‘76
“It keeps getting better, valuing the history.” — Heidi Christal, Class of ‘77
Kevin McGrath uses the question "how many hands does a human have" to illustrate his …
A second grader at Charles Barrett Elementary heads to his fitness station to begin the …
Kevin McGrath, PE teacher at Charles Barrett Elementary, says the theory of PE has totally …
Original Ethiopian artwork on the wall at Makeda.
Elizabeth Dulac, 8 months, of Franconia with Santa during the Sensory Friendly Santa Event at …
Joseph Zelnis, 11, and his dad Chuck of Springfield admire the Christmas tree.
Aiden George of Lorton visits Santa with mom Rachel.
Oliver Humes, 2 1/2, of Springfield with Santa.
The Rhythm Street Dance Center from Herndon performed.
Dressed as Mrs. Santa, Pat Macintyre, owner of the Reston Art Gallery, helps children decorate …
Elizabeth, 8, James, 6, and Sarah East, 2, of Herndon sit on Santa's lap during …
Santa arrives on a barge during the 38th Annual Jingle on Lake Anne event held …
Santa waves from a Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department fire truck.
Eighth graders prepared and practiced their interview skills before being interviewed by professionals.
Aymen Omara, Jack Kelly, and Jack Wire showed up dressed and prepared for their interview.
Around the corner there is a sports section with all kinds of choices. The air-propelled …
Trains and accessories cover a wall at Kinder Haus Toys on N. Fillmore Street. Tammy …
"Larry Gets Lost in Washington D.C." is an easy book to read and you can …
Johanna Braden, owner of Two the Moon, a neighborhood gift store at Williamsburg Shopping Center, …
Students from Great Falls Elementary School perform.
Daliyah, 7, hugs her sister Riyah McKimmy of Great Falls in front of the bonfire.
Scott Shilinsky, 5, of Great Falls rides on Lucky, a pony from Ponies Plus in …
Luca Visioni, 7, of Great Falls pets a baby llama from Squeals on Wheels Petting …
The line for cookies provided by Nugent and Sons at the Celebration of Lights in …
Pu-Chin Waide with her pottery and stoneware.
Brandon Royal with his India ink and graphite architectural work and portraits as well as …
Vad Moskowitz of Farmhouse Studio with her handmade ornaments which are needle woven with vintage …
Linda Jones, president of Great Falls Studios, with her watercolors and mixed media paintings.
Mary Jane Cogan shows the book that she wrote and illustrated called "There Once Was …
Madrigals at Langley High School serenade guests during the Renaissance Feaste.
Maggie Worden and Ellie Smedberg carry the boar's head during the Renaissance Feaste.
Students from the Women's Chamber Choir serenade guests as they enter the building. From left: …
The Langley High Pages, front row: Ellie Smedberg, Sydney Weinstein, and Jenna Ashtar. Back row: …
Eileen Curtis with her new book “Chamber Tales: A Memoir of Commerce, Community and Stunning …
Great Falls Volunteer Fire Department was among the 2015 contest winners.
L’Auberge Chez François restaurant on Springvale Road won last year’s contest in business category.
From left: Vienna residents Macy Wright, 15, a freshman at Thomas Jefferson High School, her …
Haley McComber, pictured with her 3-year-old beagle hound mix Olive at the puppy nativity at …
From left: twins Sydney and Sophia Robinson, 7 and a half years old; their mother, …
John-Pierre, an 8-year-old Chihuahua, in a nativity photo with sisters (left) Victoria Dela Court, third …
Members of the Fairfax Honor Guard marched with the American Flag, Virginia State Flag, and …
McLean resident Karen Ingulli with her two sons, twins Michael and Thomas, 6 and a …
Caitlin Gillett, a Fairfax resident with College Nannies, pictured with her daughter Gabriella, 3, at …
Del. Rip Sullivan (D-48) and his wife Beth Sullivan ride in Bob Coates’s Ford Mustang …
John Cook, Braddock Supervisor
Col. Edwin C. Roessler Jr., Chief of Police
Stella Koch
Charitable activities, such as this toy drive by Interfaith Works, can improve one’s overall well-being.
Haregowoin Tecklu represents a diverse community in cooperation with Virginia Cooperative Extension as she demonstrates …
Joan McIntyre, a Master Gardener of Northern Virginia (MGNV), talks to bystanders about sustainability and …
The Master Food Volunteers of Virginia Cooperative Extension have prepared a breakfast for everyone. Nancy …
Diane Charles, executive director of ALIVE! in Alexandria, discusses mutual food goals and concerns for …
Arlington County Board Chair, Jay Fisette, receives an award from Judy Connally, Executive Leadership Council …
Cruiser lights flashing in the parking lot draw attention to the Arlington County Police Department …
Three-year-old Alex Pollack pushes the red button to show off the beep on his donated …
Arlington Sheriff Beth Arthur was behind the fundraiser, but noted the beards come off by …
Arlington Sheriff Beth Arthur and Steven Rubloff, president of the Virginia Hospital Foundation, hold the …
Lt. Rob Lutz of the Arlington County Sheriff’s office is putting an end to No-Shave …
David King’s backyard is close to Rolling Road.
Delegate-elect Kathy Tran (D-42) made the trip from Richmond to catch the last part of …
Delegate-elect Kathy Tran (D-42) talks to residents with her daughter Elise in hand.
Rolling Road is in a residential portion of Springfield, with houses and on-street parking to …
