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Cast members of Port City Playhouse's production of “The Boys Next Door” in rehearsals.
Michael Pearce and Dinah Herring of The Wine House will again participate in the Liquid …
Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck
Ari Leitch, 5, dips a Rice Krispie treat into the chocolate fountain last year while …
Ahmad Kamal stars in Signature Theatre's production of "4,380 Nights."
Kevin Clay visits home while appearing in “The Book of Mormon” at The Kennedy Center.
This roasted beet salad is an example of a healthy preparation method for fall produce, …
George Washington Birthday Parade in Alexandria on Feb. 20, 2017 (Photo by Mark Mogle)
A wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the Revolution on …
Ben Fiore-Walker is Alexandria’s Town Crier and is often seen welcoming visitors to the city …
Alexandria is home to several signature events, including the George Washington Birthday Parade. This year …
"You should see our Down Dog" features Bella (left) and Kota as they pose before …
Ovi.
"Boots" hanging out with the girls during the annual "ski girls" trip that her Mom, …
Spring 2017, Collin Marquis (left) visiting with his 90-year-old grandfather Chalmers Marquis along with our …
Ovi and Marigold, Maine Coon cats of Lynn and John McConnell of River Falls.
Cobi Boggs-Roys shares a post dinner snuggle with "Cooney," his favorite raccoon no-stuffing toy. He …
Photo by Jim Craige Photography www.jimprophoto.com
170226-N-KP948-005 .ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 26, 2017) Lt. Jennifer Jones searches for contacts aboard the Arleigh …
The Centreville Wildcats are the 2016-17 Conference 5 Concorde District Champions
Elijah Ford # 32 runs the baseline while being defended by Caleb Emeogo # 11
Daniel Carmichael #5 handles the ball inside the paint while Nate Goldammer #10 defends
Christian Parana #3 dribbles the ball past a Centreville defender
Marcus Mack #1 shoots a free throw during Cenptrevilles win over Chantilly in the conference …
Devyne Newman #22 elevates to avoid Oaktons Delaney Connolly #44 and Maddie Royle #42
Northern VA Regional Gang Task Force Director, Jay Lanham, answers questions during a Fairfax County …
Fairfax County Police Chief, Edwin Roessler, announces charges against 10 suspects in the abduction and …
The Madison Warhawks are the Region 6A North Champions
Matthew Urbach scored 13 points for Woodson in the regional 6A Final
Patrick Kidd #2 tries to avoid the block of Jason Aigner #20
David Promisel scored 11 points for the WT Woodson Cavaliers
Friendship Veterans Fire Engine Associationn annual meeting. The breakfast was part of Alexandria's George Washington …
Chantilly's Brett Caslavka #10 scored 12 points in a loss at Oakton on 2-3
Delaney Connolly #44 faces a wall of Chantilly defenders
Two of the areas best girl players wear #44 Chantilly's Mary Clougherty and Delaney Connolly
Oakton's Kailyn Fee #30 gpes airborne to avoid Chantilly's Bilan Hajinur #30
Delaney Connolly#44 scored 19 points to lead Oakton in a win over Chantilly 53-51
Dale Terrier of Fairfax spends soemtime with Cleo a Pit Mix at the Pet Smart …
Chantilly's Kendall Mchugh #12 pulls up for a short jump shot
Maddie Royle shoots a free throw aginst Chantilly
Grace Rauch #15 goes between two Oakton defenders to avoid a block
.Claire Roberts #12 drives the ball against Oakton's Cameron Plater #23
Aaron and Mary Shivar of Fairfax with their newly adopted 18 week old Shepherd Mix …
Danielle Clark of Vienna holds her new Shepherd Hound mix, 18 week old Ben
Leo is a 2 year old Terrier Blend looking for a new home. More information …
Sneha Gudapati, foster parent holds a treat for Bonus aka Bonehead, a 9 year old …
Taevon Chapman Green #5 goes underneath to avoid a defensive block
Nick Albert #11 scored 8 points verus Hendon
Gavin Kiley#14 drives against two Herndon defeders
2017 MidAtlantic Erg Sprints, hosted by Alexandria Crew Boosters, at TC Williams High School on …
Hilary Crockett of Falls Church has been volunteering by making phone calls for the CareRing …
LaDan Nemati holding the American flag in Croatia after winning a gold medal.
The cast and crew of "Fiddler on the Roof" take a final bow. Temple Beth …
Real-life "Tevye and Golde," Mike and Anne Beaudreau, contemplate the meaning of love after 25 …
"Matchmaker," the story of three sisters, wondering the sort of husband their father will choose …
Founders’ Week activities at Marymount University ran from Feb. 20 to Feb. 24. In addition …
Speaking at Marymount University was a bit of a homecoming for Sister Virginia Dorgan of …
“Every one of us is different,” Sister Kathleen Kanet, RSHM, told the audience during Marymount …
At 4 a.m., while most people sleep soundly, Jeffrey Connelly is up baking bread in …
John McBride, representing the Reston Association Board of Directors, acknowledged the need for the infrastructure …
Tammi Petrine, co-chair of the Reston 20/20 Committee, and her counterpart Terry Maynard testified against …
Andy Sigle, chairman of the Reston Network Analysis Advisory Group, testified in favor of the …
The final layout of the students’ completed obstacle course.
Summer Ahmad (left)and Eden Doyle Feingold stand beside their obstacle.
Claire Dorney inspects her obstacle from the ground up.
Annalise Lucas and Elly Vintilescu work on their obstacle together.
Guided by teacher Vicky Novak (in back) these Daniels Run first-graders created “American Ninja Warrior”-style …
Gov. Terry McAuliffe was joined by leaders including (center) supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) in opening …
Gov. Terry McAuliffe (left) said one in 10 Virginians are veterans — the fastest-growing population …
Gov. Terry McAuliffe (center) meets with members of the Robert E. Lee High School Chorus …
Gov. Terry McAuliffe was on hand to open the new Virginia Department of Veterans Services …
Gov. Terry McAuliffe (right) meets with members of the Robert E Lee High School Chorus …
A 5-year-old child is dead after a fire Feb. 21 in the 8100 block of …
Excell Hart heads to Sunset Drive from Royal Street with his truck full of new …
Victorian Dance Ensemble performs at the Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center.
Noah RIchards and his big sister Zoe Richards watch the Capoeira demonstration at Drew Community …
At the new Alta Strada in Fairfax's Mosaic District, Chef Michael Schlow displays a plate …
The Madison Warhawks are the Region 6A North Champions.
The NOVA Ice Dogs are the champions of the Chesapeake Bay Hockey League for the …
Woodson’s Matthew Urbach scored 13 points for Woodson in the regional 6A Final.
Madison’s Patrick Kidd #2 tries to avoid a block from Woodson’s Jason Aigner #20.
Woodson’s David Promisel scored 11 points for the WT Woodson Cavaliers.
Potomac residents filled the courtyard in the village on Friday, Feb. 24, savoring each moment …
A kiss is just a kiss unless it is delivered by a big white dog …
Gilmore's Light Ensemble has Frenchie Mallet on the accordion, Stephen Adamski on the banjo, and …
Mary Clougherty was named Player of the Year by the Northern Virginia Women’s Basketball Coaches …
Major Lewter sits with his granddaughter Raven Ellis on his lap watching the show.
Noah RIchards decides to accept the offer of learning Capoeira and is called “very promising” …
Capoeiristas Ahmed Ali, Roberto Tapia, and Borracha “Bohasha” Porto
The 25th annual Feel the Heritage Festival at the Charles Drew Community Center offered plenty …
Attendees were able to enjoy musical and dance performances from the Ebony Day Dance Company …
Jeanna Sullivan with Braum
North Arlington sentiment, Nottingham at 35th streets
Arlington County funding to APS, with the shaded portion being the proposed FY2018 budget’s $7 …
The vacancy rate in Arlington County. County Manager Mark Schwartz said that while the vacancy …
Revenue and expenditures for Arlington County in FY2018
APS revenue for FY2018
APS expenditures for FY2018
Hugh Rodell, Jan Visintainer and Lee Lipsey told county officials that they were not aware …
Kelley Westenhoff was concerned that the rates for the road fund and service districts were …
Ray Johnson of the Fairfax County Department of Transportation explains the Reston Transportation Plan during …
A map of the Reston Transit Station Areas (TSAs) that would be subject to the …
Project developers and officials from the Loudoun County Planning Commission, the Virginia Department of Transportation …
The proposal by the Reston Soccer Association preliminarily estimated the costs of the proposed improvements …
The Victorian Dance Ensemble perform at the at Great Falls Tavern Visitor Center on Sunday, …
Sue Cornbower and Marcella Peyre-Ferry
Book author Rosemary Reed Miller in her home on Upshur Street, NW, in Washington, D.C.
Members of CUMC’s Chancel Choir and Voices in Praise perform, “Upon this Rock.”
Rising Hope pastor Keary Kincannon (right) poses with Jim Wallis of the Sojourners (left), trying …
Borracha Lima Porto plays the Berimbau. This is a single-string percussion instrument and musical bow, …
This photo of five African-American women who cycled the 250 miles from New York to …
Henry Dunbar celebrated Nelson Vails, the first African-American to win an Olympic medal in cycling. …
Henry T. Dunbar, program director for Bike Arlington, Walk Arlington, and Capital Bikeshare Arlington, shows …
The sauces.
Kennedy Lucas, niece of co-owner, Vickie Lucas, sells spices and sauces with intriguing names like …
Team Genesis player, Terry Buchholz hoping to score a goal during a Fairfax Women’s Soccer …
A player from Silver Streaks tries to keep Team Genesis from taking the ball up …
On Feb. 17, Rising Hope pastor Keary Kincannon and other religious leaders held a prayer …
Great Falls artist, Betty Ganley, has been invited to present a solo exhibition of 32 …
Tucked away next to a convenience store, May Island is a pleasant surprise.
Carved birds and other artwork graces the plates alongside the food at May Island.
A fire in this building used as Waste Management transfer station for recyclables was caused …
Del. Jennifer Boysko (D-86) discusses her plans to support autism advocacy with Vikram Jaswal, University …
Final words by students to describe their best policy change or need after the Action …
From left: Nikki Pugh of Germany and Lyndsay Nelson of Reston. Nelson was raised in …
“We’re getting involved to care for others who are not ourselves.” Robert and Jill Garcia …
The Herndon-Reston Indivisible attendees break into interest groups to work on specific issues.
The 400-yard freestyle relay team of Gianmichel D'Allessandro, Robby Cordts, Tyler Ellis, and Jack Edgemond …
Gianmichel D'Allessandro prepares to dive in for his school record-setting swim in the 50-yard freestyle.
Anna Redican swims to a second place finish at the VHSL 6A Championship meet with …
William Toti, who had never before entered a photo competition, stands beside his photo, “Serpentine …
Signe Friedrichs, Arts Herndon executive director, congratulates William Toti, 1st place winner in the 8th …
1st place winner, “Serpentine Vapors at Yosemite” by William Toti.
The performance of "Springtime in Winter: An Ekphrastic Study in Art, Poetry, and Music" was …
From left: Sarah Przybysz, Michelle Tran, Karim Maggio, Mary Ogloorn and Christina Ngo, members of …
Poem: “Springtime in Winter.”
Ian Nordling and Benjamin McGann, nonspeaking autistics, spell out their statements to Del. Jennifer Boysko …
Participants in the University of Virginia seminar, “The Science & Lived Experience of Autism”: Del. …
Town of Herndon Deputy Town Clerk Margie Tacci administers the oath of office. From left …
Devyn Jones and Sophie Halkett compete in the 4x400 at the 6A North Region Meet …
Susan Notar, a member of The Poetry Society of Virginia, recites her poem during the …
Timiebi Ogobri competes in the 55 Meters at the 6A North Region Meet on Feb. …
Alex Loukili competes in the 4x800 at the 6A North Region Meet on Feb. 15.
Aly Rayle and Mary Gregory compete in the 500 Meters at the 6A North Region …
From left are Alex Raposo, Zoe Crawley, and Callie Jacks.
Churchill Road third graders in Carrie Banfield’s class are learning about renewable energy. They built …
A mild winter has led to early plant blooming and an early allergy season.
The Pure Pasty Co. company head chef, Nicola Willis-Jones, holds the southwest vegan pasty she …
The Pure Pasty Co. owner Mike Burgess and head chef Nicola Willis-Jones working on preparations …
Robin McGreer
Churchill Road third graders Elliot Pomper and Bowen Han, enjoy the s'mores they made using …
Brownies in Troop 3173 at Waples Mill Elementary School in Oakton and Hunters Woods Elementary …
Student Omar Hallab raises his hand to ask Astronaut Sandy Magnus a question during the …
Astronaut Sandy Magnus talked to third-, fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders in the cafeteria about her …
Students were eager to get Principal Bob Fuqua’s attention during the assembly so they could …
Astronaut Sandy Magnus was a special guest on the school’s morning news show and helped …
Jane Strauss, vice chair and Dranesville District representative on the Fairfax County Public School Board; …
The town hall was moderated by Matthew Haley, a Great Falls Citizens Association executive board …
Pete Kurzenhauser of Great Falls criticized the FCPS World Languages Immersion program and suggested that …
The seat at the table for U.S. Rep Barbara Comstock (R-10) at the Sterling Community …
Lindsey Davis Stover of McLean voiced concern over the demise of the Affordable Care Act …
Sue Reilly and her husband Steve Duggas of Ashburn stand and show their support when …
Alane Dashner of Great Falls asked how the Republican administration planned to pay for the …
Allergist Dr. Barbara Mackie, M.D advises patients who normally have seasonal allergies to begin taking …
Simon Babil
Carl Sandburg Middle School students received awards at the FCPS Family, Career and Community Leaders …
Back row: Robert Nachnani, Jordyn Youngblood, Aidan Kwelberg, Micaya Koenig,Carmela Dangale; Middle: Aidan Connors, Annetta …
Jay Fisette
Dr. Marianne Ward-Peradoza
This month, Rebuilding Together Alexandria offered skills-based Volunteer Training.
Heaters and heat blankets allowed the concrete to cure properly despite frigid temperatures.
HomeLifeStyle Real Estate & Remodeling Pullout Publishes March 8, 2017
Chris Bruno
The City’s new, promotional and marketing logo.
The official City seal will still be used.
GMU Film and Video Studies student D’andra Welch and Professor Hans Charles on the set …
Kevin Rios
The 20-year history of tax rates in Arlington County.
Calendar Year 2017 real estate tax rates are still to be announced. Arlington’s 2016 real …
Two girls and a pup: Sisters, Simone, and Natalia Tidwell, 8 and 12, of Columbia, …
Mike Vigil with Mexican Marines in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
Seizure of 30 tons of marijuana with the Colombian National Police in the Sierra Nevada …
Kayla Shelley administered the Gold Award Challenge to her sister Brittany Shelley.
Silver Trefoil Awardee Nicole Conord with her mother and troop leader Beth Conord.
Brittany Shelley with her family, Uncle Scott, Nana Shirley, Mom Donna, sister Kayla, and Dad …
Gold Award Team: Mac Slover, Brittany Shelley, Amy Huling, and Katie Frawley.
Nicole Conord received the Silver Trefoil, and Brittany Shelley received the Gold Award.
Brian Bolar
Morgan Routt (left), director of Management and Budget, with City Manager Mark Jinks (center).
Michelle Buehlmann, a parent, and Aaron Scheultz, Yorktown High School science teacher, attend the school …
Sign at YHS
The last of her breed: the rare, versatile, ladylike Bombay Masala Hound.
Olive, Haley McComber's 2-year-old Beagle-Hound rescue, playing the part of Mary in a Christmas 2016 …
Elizabeth Krial posted this photo of an immobilized car to Facebook on Monday, Feb. 13, …
Paul Thaler, an attorney with the Cohen Seglias law firm, offered to represent the merchants …
Robyn Hanna, COO of Edibles Incredible Desserts told a gathering of town center merchants that …
Mark Clyman of the Reclaim Reston offered his group’s support to the merchants in their …
Lisa Capalbo, an employee of a store on Market Street, voiced her concern that she …
Aaron Gordon of Gordon Food Group and the proprietor of the Red Velvet Cupcakery on …
Two puppies are worn out from a busy day.
Stopping by from their post at Vineyard Vines across the hall, Camila Soto tried to …
In another setting this could be a campfire gathering, just missing the marshmallows. Visitors made …
Hannah Ngo, 6, from Silver Spring and Emma Rinaudot, 3, found a couple of puppy …
Little “Kisses” gave too many kisses and wore himself out. He found the perfect place …
Look at the size of that paw. This pup started life in an abandoned house …
A favorite of the day, little Max, the Dachshund mix, preferred to be cuddled like …
PetConnect Rescue volunteer, Kelly Grinham may not be on the Today show just yet, but …
Lily Pulitzer Associate Manager Emily Apple and little Max, a Dachshund mix, spent special time …
Lilly Pulitzer had a lot to show off at the PetConnect adoption event. Three of …
This is the face that could launch a movement of another sort. Little Hugs has …
Little Roger is one of those black puppies that is often overlooked in shelters, but …
Carla Hope
Rita Reynoso receives her diploma from Principal Morris.
Jazmin Gomez gets her diploma from Principal Gary Morris.
Grad Darwin Perla and girlfriend Julissa Lopez after the ceremony.
Brandi Johnson gets the Faculty Award from math teacher Jude Welling.
Sergio Valenzuela receives the Personal Achievement Award from counselor Ellen Fay.
Nore Hasan receives Mountain View’s Citizenship Award from counselor Sue Houde.
Herman Ayala holds his diploma.
A coyote in Fairfax Station neighborhood South Run Oaks behind the homes near the trail.
This is our sweet poodle Riley with our daughter, ENS Julia Van Beek just before …
Eddie, 8, with Mabel, 2. When trying to get a picture, Mabel finally sat down …
Pugsley (left) is 13 years old and Lola (right) is 11 years old. They are …
Jay Lanham (right), director of the Northern Virginia Gang Task Force, said illegal gangs are …
“We discovered video evidence that suggested Damaris Reyes Rivas had been murdered in the Lake …
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn’s HB 2404 passed the House of Delegates on Feb. 7. The senate …
Jessica Gavin and a team of parents visited Richmond in support of Eileen Filler-Corn’s HB …
Right, Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) speaks at the Virginia General Assembly about HB 2404, which …
In some classrooms, iPads can be linked to the teacher’s computer to make the lesson …
Many of the students, due to their disability, have difficulty focusing on something something beyond …
After a formal presentation program, Koinonia executive director Robert Petitti toured the school with school-based …
The Koinonia Foundation donated 18 Apple iPads to the Key Center School in Springfield on …
Connection Newspapers community reporter Tim Peterson doesn’t always work at a desk, but when he …
From left, Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), Mount Vernon Fairfax County School Board representative Karen Corbett …
Fifteen-year-old Damaris Reyes Rivas’ death was caused by multiple forms of trauma to the upper …
Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) is joined by constituent Sam Hillenberg, who’s working as a General …
Arlene Burstrom began pet sitting 30 years ago as a way to get extra money …
Arlene Burstrom takes out her 25-year-old Kitty Tease to start a game with Pippen and …
Arlene Burstrom, pet sitter at Sit-A-Pet in Arlington for 30 years, is preparing the evening …
Sasha has heard familiar steps and sits at the top of the stairs waiting for …
Wearing t-shirts and shorts, the crowd salutes during the singing of the National Anthem.
The Tinkus Kay'Sur dance troupe performs for the crowds.
Parade grand Marshal Earl Cook.
President Abraham Lincoln as portrayed by Fairfax County Supervisor Dan Storck.
Gen. George Washington, portrayed by Brian Hilton, applauds the troops.
Kena Shriners of Shriners International.
Riders from the United Horsemen’s Association take to the streets of Old Town for the …
World War II veteran Col. Kim Ching, right, waves to the crowd from Bob Geier’s …
S. Randolph Sengel
John Porter
Dana Gattuso (Anne), Elizabeth Replogle (Magda) and Charlene Sloan (Harriett) rehearse for "Key for Two" …
Charlene Sloan (Harriett), Peter Harrold (Gordon), and Dana Gattuso (Anne) rehearse for "Key for Two" …
Cal Whitehurst (Alex) and Charlene Sloan (Harriett) rehearse for "Key for Two" at the Little …
Gay and Tony Barclay of Potomac have been married for 40 years.
Sophia Yau
Shelter counselors like Kelley Davis of the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria can help families …
Natasha, a German Shepherd mix,was adopted from the Animal Welfare League of Arlington by a …
Del. Peter Farrell (R-56) wanted lawmakers to force internet lenders to follow the same rules …
Betty Lou Vance WIlliams’ plaque was her daughters’ way of honoring their mother.
Many activities raise funds for Alzheimer’s and create solidarity for caregivers, sufferers, and healers together.
Megan Newman told the story of being a senior in high school when her mother …
Chris Boullire welcomes fundraisers from around the area to the Wall of Hope reception, handing …
Pippin at home in Great Falls.
Bea Kelly-Russo and Cpt. Adler signing the intent form for Lynchburg College Women's Soccer.
Here we are cuddling by a campfire last fall.
Chippewa is now 10 pounds with an even bigger personality.
Valentine, Belgian Draft, dressed as a racing car.
Finn (Norwegian Fjord) with LiftMeUp! campers hand painting him
A picture’s worth a thousand words, and some other words help paint the background. I …
Alicia Wolman, Great Falls: A happy family.
Chad and I are Great Falls residents of over a decade. We got our beagle-mix, …
Joey Collins and Stephanie Gaibler of Great Falls with their dog Cali.
Alexandra Cooker of Great Falls cuddling with her favorite pet cat "Bells.”
Linda Thompson plans to have a barn raising party when she has the barn rebuilt …
A band plays at Linda Thompson’s 2016 Barn Dance, which benefitted the Optimist Club of …
Linda Thompson took this photo of the flattened property from a neighbor’s driveway.
The 3,880-square-foot farmhouse, built in 1943, had five bedrooms and four baths, according to Zillow.
The land on 964 Walker Road was in the Thompson family for nearly 200 years …
Student Jenny Wang poses as Pocahontas. She says her grandma helped her make her costume …
Student Andrew Wang recites his speech for a crowd of parents as Meriwether Lewis who …
Nancy Crotty’s fourth-grade class gather for a photo outside of the school to show off …
Student Sarah Zhong wears an Olympic gold medal and jersey as Mia Hamm, a soccer …
Wine selections for this year’s tasting include wines from California and the Pacific Northwest.
The River Bend Golf & Country Club was also the venue of last year’s wine …
Artemis House Executive Director Joe Meyer and Director of Development Jennifer Delessio [front row left] …
Rosco Pierce Age: 5, Gender: Male, Breed: Plott Hound Mix, Roamer: Opportunistic. Rosco may have …
Brooks and Lola Age: 3 and 1, respectively, Gender: Male and Female, Breed: Wheaton Terrier, …
Simba Srivastava Age: 4, Gender: Male, Breed: Maltese Poodle, Roamer: Opportunistic. Simba is curious about …
Tucker Mansh Age: 10, Gender: Male, Breed: Havanese. Roamer: Once habitual. At 10, Tucker has …
Paco, Mariposa and Sean Traver Age: 6, 6 and 5, respectively. Gender: Male, Female and …
Nathan and Jackson Preston Age: 8 and 4, respectively, Gender: Male, Breed: Newfoundland, Roamer: Habitual. …
Garth Comet Paul Age: 9, Gender: Male, Breed: Golden Retriever, Roamer: Opportunistic. Garth recently happened …
Dukie Sahebzadah Age: 2.5, Gender: Male, Breed: Native American Village Dog, Roamer: Opportunistic. When Dukie …
Paisley and Blaze
Blaze Bhasker Age 4, Golden Retriever, Gender: Male, Breed: Golden Retriever, Roamer: Habitual. About a …
The home, which was built in 2003, was also valued at $3.1 million, according to …
The home is owned by the government of the United Arab Emirates, Armed Forces General …
Chase Clark Peklo, 19, of Sterling.
Vigil closes with the singing of “This Land is Your Land.”
Reston and Northern Virginia Chapters of the Sisterhood of the Salaam Shalom.
Dan Spiro, Jewish Islamic Dialogue Society.
Bob Murro, member of Board of Trustees and chair of Government Relations & Interfaith for …
Some of the vigil participants.
Reston and Northern Virginia Chapter leads: Rumana Abedin, Susan Kohn, Leina Wahba and Nancy Bloch.
Sisterhood chapter members rehearsing for service.
Young greeters to the Vigil.
Chef Jeff Katz.
Closure map, courtesy of VDOT.
Members of the First Baptist Church Congregation watch as the men’s choir sings.
Attendees stand during the Reverend Dr. Walton’s sermon during Sunday service at the First Baptist …
The men’s choir at the First Baptist Church of Vienna sings a praise during Sunday …
214 Lawyers Road is the original site of the First Baptist Church of Vienna, constructed …
Reverend Dr. Vernon C. Walton sits at his desk. He has been the pastor of …
Members of the Madison Drum Line perform at the pep rally.
Students show off the white t-shirt they bought to support the event.
Members of the SGA advertise an account where individual donations can be made to support …
Students present a check to a representative of the Children’s National Health System.
Vidal Sadaka, principal for McLean Properties, kicks the information meeting off by telling the crowd …
Ken Wiseman, design principal for CannonDesign who has been hired to lead the design work, …
Redmond Drive, which runs through the shopping center, would be transformed into a two-lane main …
The shopping center is bordered by Beverly Road on the north, Old Dominion Drive to …
Elise Troop
Annie Gilbert
Max (5) and Priss (not yet 2) are certified therapy dogs with Therapy Dogs International. …
Here are two photos of our daughter Sydney Bryant and her cat Cherry Juice – …
Firefighters practice their skills on a building offered for training.
The Ebony Day Dance Company will perform at Feel the Heritage for the third year …
Italo and Emma
Ghost
Ryan Easley
Lucia Garcia-Musalem, Natalie Roscetti, Waverly Gulhandsan, and Alex Shields
From left are Katie and Annie Gilbert, Ashley and Max Kundanmal, and Jen and Nate …
Gavin Kaplan and Lucia Garcia-Musalem
Ethan Karp and Joelle Rosen
Carderock Springs Elementary School Valentine’s Party in Julie McDonald's kindergarten classroom.
Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) takes a break during “Crossover,” the halfway point of the 2017 …
Stella is in the middle of her 8-minute treadmill period running at 3.5 mph. Hudson …
Morgan jumps onto the large blue ball at Frolick Dogs, a canine Sports Club on …
Five athletes, including 1971 “Remember the Titans” team captain were inducted into Hall of Fame …
Map of intersection crashes between 2010 and 2015 with the location of pedestrian deaths in …
Recently completed or in development committed affordable housing projects with city funding.
A resident’s cell phone photo captured ICE agents engaging with men near the 7-Eleven on …
Richard G. Schott, a 27-year veteran of the FBI, was appointed by the Board of …
Around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, Oscar Ramirez, Marvin Roach, Thermon Brewster and other men …
According to an ICE official, two individuals were arrested Wednesday, Feb. 8 near the shopping …
From left, immigration attorney Nicholas Marritz speaks with Oscar Ramirez, Marvin Roach and Thermon Brewster …
Mt Vernon Unitarian Church members voted unanimously with green cards Sunday to adopt a “Declaration …
An athlete is encouraged by her teammate during the Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints.
Rowers compete in the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints Feb. 4 at T.C. Williams High School.
Rowers are cheered on during the Mid-Atlantic Erg Sprints held Feb. 4 at T.C. Williams …
Homemade Cherry Clafoutis at the Warehouse Bar & Grill
The Margarita Cereza at Taqueria Poblano
Dr. Larry Sabato at the pulpit of Christ Church
Traffic crashes, pedestrian crashes, and pedestrian deaths in Alexandria since 2012; 2016 data does not …
“Dispensing Mercy” will be the topic of the Feb. 27 meeting of Agenda:Alexandria. Chris Foard, …
Cody Jones and William Shipman read from "Around the Snake Turn."
Jennifer Knight reads from "The Men My Mother Loved."
Matthew Miller, Caren Anton, Katherine Stanford, and Robin Covington read from "A Very Present Presence."
Roz White and Doug Brown star in "The Gin Game" at MetroStage in Alexandria now …
Doug Brown and Roz White star in "The Gin Game" at MetroStage in Alexandria now …
Mike Mackey, volunteer coordinator for the ALIVE! furniture program
Diane Charles, executive director of ALIVE!
Mayor Allison Silberberg addresses Prisoner Resource Fair.
Stephanie Wright, co-founder of Together We Bake and Keisha Davis, a recent graduate
William G. Truesdale Alexandria Adult Detention Center
Members of "Invest in Fairfax" rally at the Government Center during the presentation of the …
County Executive Ed Long said the proposed budget maintains commitment to the county's financial policies …
The Kelley Proxmire Open House Sample Sale will include items such as tables, upholstered chairs …
Mehran Firouz
Kerrie Wilson, CEO of Cornerstones, and Mark Ingrao, president and CEO of Greater Reston Chamber …
The Folk Club of Reston/Herndon presents Irish singer Seamus Kennedy
The Kennedy Center brings the world premiere of “From the Mouths of Monsters” to Herndon …
Olivia Beckner, a junior on the South Lakes High School track and field team, finished …
Beckner, the school record holder in the 1,000, 1,600 and 3,200-meter runs, finished the race …
Violinist Ben Hoyt and guitarist Parthenon Huxley perform love songs by ELO and the Beatles …
Parthenon Huxley, member of THE ORCHESTRA, performs live at ArtSpace Herndon singing “Buddha, Buddha” which …
Herndon Elementary School Principal Teresa Fennessy stands with a group of girls as they walked …
Large Business, Employee Owned and Small Business Category Finalists: The achievements of the business finalists …
Civic and Community Engagement, Volunteerism through Nonprofit Service Category Finalists engage community by turning beliefs …
The finalists in Individual or Family Service Category have given selflessly of their time for …
Eric Carr, chair of the Reston Association Tetra Review Committee, explains the agenda to the …
Reston neighbors Cathy Waters, left, and Joe Toussaint, right, vent their frustration that the Reston …
Deirdre Flaherty of StoneTurn Group and Eric Carr, chair of the Reston Association Tetra Review …
TD Bank set up a Kid’s Zone full of games and toys.
From left: Arlington Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Kate Bates, Arlington County Board Chair …
The Northern Virginia Backgammon Club plays in a back corner of Carpool.
Carpool regulars Jason Saunders (left) and William Todd Routzahn (right) with bartender Dragan Kostadinovic (center).
The auto-themed interior at Carpool helped make it a distinctive local bar.
Carpool in Ballston
Medal on the occasion of the 90th anniversary of the Patrons of Husbandry.
The Beautiful $12,000 Home of the Great Falls Grange, No. 738 in the article “The …
Democrats in the minority raise their hands to support a bill the Republican majority wants …
The first meeting of Joe Nguyen and his oldest sister Cindy in December 2013.
David Salisbury (left) and Joe Nguyen met in summer 2014 for the first time.
Back row, from left, are Joe Nguyen, Tina Diep Carmichael, and Doc and Keri Carmichael; …
Minnie Fadullon, a singer and guitarist, stands next to Caroline Brunner at Lewinsville Retirement Residences.
From left: Caroline Brunner, Jane Gardner, and Jay Edwards celebrate another successful Music Connection performance …
Caroline Brunner and retired Girl Scout Jane Gardner, a resident at Lewinsville Retirement Residences, saluted …
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service’s River Rescue and Tactical Services Team searched the …
Team Kalypso Sports Tavern takes the plunge.
The Chicken Dippers Team put their feet in the water and did not fully jump …
The Team Mathias waits in line for their turn to take the plunge.
The Salon Khouri Team before the plunge begins.
Team Kalypso Sports Tavern gets ready for the plunge to begin.
From left: Virginia Polar Dip's Bill Toth with daughter Julianna and wife Gail, who organized …
Nick Corsi, systems of support advisor for McLean High School, talks to parents about the …
McLean High School Assistant Principal Kate Stavish moderates and listens as panel members answer questions …
The West Potomac Jazz Band was asked by the National Education Association to provide the …
Band Director Steve Rice (top left) and his West Potomac Jazz Band, on the curving …
Garbage cans blown over by gusts of strong winds line Old Dominion Drive on Monday …
Several hundred people attended the 10th Annual Freezin' for a Reason (Virginia Polar Dip) on …
Team Manor Works Painting of Sterling takes the plunge during the 10th Annual Freezin' for …
Dan Steinberg
Nysmith School debaters, from left: Aaron Joy, Caroline Huber, Alex Joel and Ben Joel.
The Nysmith “MATHCOUNTS” team, from left: Whitman Ochiai, Anand Advani, Anuraag Kaashyap, Kaien Yang and …
Opening remarks by Dr. Monika Hoffarth-Zelloe
Natascha Zelloe, photographer/student from Alexandria
Lucia Claster, deputy director of the Confucius Institute; Zhongya Liu, teacher at Confucius Institute; Dr. …
The 14-under girls NFL Flag Football won their division on Jan. 27 at the Walt …
The Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service’s River Rescue and Tactical Services Team deployed five …
Becky M. McCleskey, 56, has been missing since Monday, Feb. 6, and was last seen …
Manfred von Fricken plans to spend much more time in his library when he isn’t …
The Retina Group of Washington threw Manfred von Fricken of Great Falls a surprise retirement …
According to Transmission Facility Coordinating Group documents: The applicant provided photos of views from selected …
Bullis School fifth graders Elizabeth Martin and Will Simpson look on as their documentaries about …
Bullis School student Noelle Morgan '18 performs a spoken-word piece she wrote about how music …
“The Children’s Hour” runs in McLean High School’s Burke Theatre Feb. 16 through 19.
Richard J. Hesse
Flyers for The Music Connection sat next to cookies at the entrance to the 3rd …
Tracie Becker, President of the McLean High School Parent-Teacher-Student Association. “It’s eye-opening data. I first …
Margaret Kaplan, McLean High School Parent. “I’ve come every year, so it’s good to see …
Paul Stansbery, director of student services at McLean High School, answers a question during the …
The appropriately named “Roadrunners” Patrol of Troop 7369 on their way to winning the Sled …
Patrols pull their sleds as fast as they can in the Sled Race Competition at …
Twenty-five students, two faculty members, and the keynote speaker were honored at the annual induction …
Sheila and Barry Taylor of Potomac.
Dean Jabs and Becky Pugh of Potomac.
More than 65 couples showed up at Saint Agnes Church in Arlington to celebrate World …
“Sewers, Spinners and Weavers,” the Woman's Club of Arlington’s Black History Month program, was presented …
Bank robbery suspect
Books that explore African American experiences are on display at libraries and bookstores during Black …
Team Captain Kamron Sarmadi gets a shot off towards McLean’s net. The Warhawks secured the …
Forward Luke Pohlman threads a shot between the McLean defense towards McLean’s net. The Warhawks …
Former Mount Vernon Supervisor Gerry Hyland (D) takes in the 30th annual Mount Vernon town …
Speakers at the 30th annual Mount Vernon town meeting included Supervisor Dan Storck (D-Mount Vernon), …
This spring, move into your brand new Herndon townhome at Junction Square. Visit www.LiveJunctionSquare.com for …
Bottom row from left: Teyan Williams, Livingstone College (N.C.); Cesar Alfaro, Virginia State University; Steve …
Elodie Guillen and Rebecca
Retired Fairfax County Firefighter and Suicide Prevention activist Leigh Boswell testifying in support of HB …
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn presenting HB 2258 before the Health, Welfare and Institutions Committee's Subcommittee #3.
(From left) are Murphy and Louisa Protzman and David and Cindy Meyer. (Murphy and Louisa …
L-O-V-E letters adorn the entrance to the City’s Old Town Square.
Valentine-themed cupcakes at the Chocolate Challenge.
Ari Leitch, 5, dips a Rice Krispie treat into the chocolate fountain while mom Lindsay …
Arash Behdad, 9, devours a marshmallow drenched in chocolate from a fountain.
Kyra Coronado-Wager, 8, enjoying Sugar Mama’s chocolate chip-raspberry ice cream.
Face-painted Sebastian Aguila, 5, liked his Kiwanis Club pancakes at the City fire station.
(From left) Michael Pearce and Dinah Herring of The Wine House serve Italian dessert wine …
Elected officials Del. Mark Sickles (D-43), Sen. George Barker (D-39) and Supervisor Jeff McKay (D-Lee) …
Two of the areas under review as part of the Virginia Department of Transportation’s 2017 …
Fire and Rescue said units were first dispatched to the fire around 9:09 p.m. Thursday …
A fire within the Covanta Fairfax Waste to Energy Facility in the 9800 block of …
Limited edition firemarks will be available by special order as part of the Friendship Conservation …
Gen. John Tilelli (ret.) will be the keynote speaker at the Friendship Veterans Fire Engine …
Cora Reed stands on her corner ready to act as a shield to get the …
Cora Reed raises her hands high in the air to stop cars from four directions …
Shirley Ginwright, chair of Fairfax County Communities of Trust Committee, took time with Chief Edwin …
From left, Geneviève Fine, board member of the Fairfax County Domestic Violence Prevention Policy and …
Eric Broyles is a Washington, D.C.-based attorney and co-author of the book “Encounters with Police: …
Author and attorney Eric Broyles (right) said he wanted to remind officers they “have a …
Fairfax County police commanders receive diversity training as part of a monthly meeting normally off-limits …
Del. Rich Anderson (R-51) explains his bill to a panel of House members.
Doris Carpenter
On Feb. 1, members of the spine team at Reston Hospital Center performed the first …
Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe was so warmly welcomed by the crowd of ADAMS congregants and …
From left: Robert Marro, executive director Alliance for an Indivisible America 2020 and a trustee …
Shannon Mashaal and her children, members of ADAMS, make a new friend in supporter Dylan …
Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel was on hand to lend her personal support to the rally. …
About three hundred supporters turned out with signs calling for inclusion, tolerance and religious freedom …
From left -- Bruce Bailey of Centreville, Julia Persing of Reston, Janet Rider of Centerville …
Attorney Nick Katz, Senior Manager, Legal Program with CASA, left, talks with one of the …
Hodan Abdi and her mother Anab Ali smiled for the camera, but once the photo …
From left -- attorneys Hassan Ahmad, The HMA Law Firm, Ofelia Calderon, partner, Calderon Seguin …
StreetShares CEO Mark Rockefeller is supporting the governor’s goal by funding 1,000 of the jobs …
Gov. Terry McAuliffe announced a new goal of hiring 25,000 veterans in Virginia by the …
John Harvey, Jr., Virginia’s Secretary of Veterans and Defense Affairs, introduces Gov. Terry McAuliffe by …
David Sklar shows a picture of the dog he adopted because of his involvement with …
Former U.S. Rep. Jim Moran and Lars Florio, departing president of the board of Bridges …
Former U.S. Rep. and founding member of AACH Jim Moran with Microsoft “Youth Spark” representative …
Bridges client Amina Amir stands with Executive Director of Bridges Sam Kelly to talk about …
Frid Mosa (right) speaks to Arlingtonians at the ECDC community forum with the help of …
Mohammed Al Ali (left), Frid Mosa (center), and Ekbal Al Zoubi (right), Syrian refugees living …
Wineglass Wine Tasting Winery Wine Glass
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Fairfax in Oakton could hold 38 homeless individuals overnight at …
The dining room at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Fairfax in Oakton is set for …
Antonio Chirico shakes it all about with his daughter Viviana, 8, during the Hokey Pokey.
Father David Scoville pours a cup of punch for his daughter Itsuko, 9.
Craig Skinner’s daughter Morgan, 11, leans in for a kiss on the cheek after dancing …
Psalm Han, 5, leaps into her father John’s embrace.
Leron Culbreath spins his daughter Lily, 8, on the dance floor.
Kaia Andrade, 5, gets her first wrist corsage from her father Niel.
Rick Jansky helps his daughter Rachel, 11, with her wrist corsage.
Jason Wenrich holds his daughter Amelia, 4, for a goofy photoshoot at the photo booth.
Chantilly's Brett Caslavka #10 scored 12 points in a loss at Oakton on Feb. 3.
Cliffs at the Falls, by Robert Gilbert
Chantilly's Kendall Mchugh #12 pulls up for a short jump shot.
Two of the area’s best players wear #44: Chantilly's Mary Clougherty and Oakton’s Delaney Connolly.
Oakton's Kailyn Fee #30 goes airborne to avoid Chantilly defenders.
Oakton’s Maddie Royle shoots a free throw against Chantilly.
Chantilly’s Grace Rauch #15 goes between two Oakton defenders to avoid a block.
Chantilly’s Claire Roberts #12 drives the ball against Oakton's Cameron Plater #23.
Delaney Connolly #44 scored 19 points to lead Oakton in a win over Chantilly 53-51.
Dale Terrier of Fairfax spends some time with Cleo, a Pit Mix at the PetSmart …
Aaron and Mary Shivar of Fairfax with their newly adopted 18-week-old Shepherd Mix, Bud
Danielle Clark of Vienna holds her new Shepherd Hound mix, 18-week-old Ben
Leo is a 2-year-old Terrier Blend looking for a new home. More information on Leo …
Sneha Gudapati, foster parent, holds a treat for Bonus, aka Bonehead, a 9-year-old Tree Walker …
Potomac resident Mark Anthony Linton shows a copy of his first book, “F_LL in the …
The yellow lion is Kalina Sloat and Henry Huang; the red lion is Jaime Yen …
Lydia Wang performs.
The audience gathered for the Lion Dance at the Potomac Library.
Daphne Yeh and Derek Hu perform.
Thurgood Marshall
Josiah Henson
Matthew Henson
James Pennington
Frederick Douglass
Corn planter invented by Henry Blair
C.R. Gibbs
Small group class at Yoga in Daily Life. Pavana muktasana is the knee to body, …
Strain out solids.
Pour two sauces together for reduction.
Homero Escobar, executive chef at RT’s Restaurant on Mount Vernon, has lined up his ingredients …
Volunteers from H-B Woodlawn High School served up the soup, which was provided by local …
Bowls for Sunday’s event were provided by artists from various local ceramic studios and art …
As attendees entered, they picked out a bowl that they could use for their soup …
Attendees ate as they chatted and listened to the music of Simon’s Junction (background right), …
Lillian Barrett, 7 years old, works diligently on her superhero cape. While she isn’t ready …
A Superhero Training Day participant has crawled under a red, a green and another red …
Henry Rahn and his sister Juliette decorate their superhero capes at Superhero Training Day at …
Cora Sehardt, 2 and a half years old, sits on the floor at the end …
Lavonne Williams points out he has taken Diffley through a couple of headaches but “he …
Lavonne Williams, formerly an ex-offender and homeless, remembers the day he met Michael Diffley. They …
From left are Sean Eckert, Edward Quitugua, Rehman Johnson, Brian Delaney, Zach Jewell, Ivory Frimpong, …
Robert L. Carson's name above the entrance to the Lake Braddock Secondary School gym.
Former Lake Braddock colleagues Tom and Fran Giska with Robert Carson at the reception.
(From left): School Board member Ilryong Moon; Dale Rumberger, former principal of South County High …
Leah Esper, president of the Lake Braddock Athletic Booster's Club.
(From left): Family members Juliane Carson Wines, Tyler Wines, Robert Carson, Joshua Wines, and Susan …
Grems (before)
Students perform "Shine a Light" from Heathers.
Sunrise Attorney Stu Mendelsohn spoke before the McLean Citizens Association’s Planning and Zoning Committee on …
Vienna Woman's Club members prepare food array for guests of the second annual DaddyDaughter Dance.
Elsa of “Frozen” fame sings “Let It Go,” as young guests join the chorus.
Last year, Stella Printer’s dad, Norman Printer of the Air Force Reserves, escorted his daughter …
Warhawks defenseman Nick Willey battles at the boards to keep the puck in Yorktown’s defensive …
Rob Fisher
The Children’s Hour runs in McLean High School’s Burke Theatre Feb. 16 through 19.
From left — Doug Wilder, Leigh Jameson, and Jacob Yeh in "Trevor" at 1st Stage …
Doug Wilder and Amanda Forstrom in "Trevor" at 1st Stage in Tysons.
Doug Wilder in "Trevor" at 1st Stage in Tysons.
Tom Biesiadny, Fairfax County Director of Transportation, addressed a list of issues presented to him …
Terry Clower, Ph.D., Northern Virginia chair and professor of Public Policy at George Mason University …
Joe O’Brien with CB Richard Ellis, and Mark Palmer of FVC Bank, did some networking …
Stephen Fuller, former director of George Mason University’s Center for Regional Analysis, current head of …
Gov. Terry McAuliffe addresses the attendees at the 25th annual Northern Virginia Economic Conference, noting …
Steve Golobic, an Assistant Miller at Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls, stirs a batch …
Ila Larrazabal of Fairfax serves cornbread with syrup prepared at Colvin Run Mill. Ila is …
Tom Milton, a volunteer at Colvin Run Mill, is boiling down sap to make maple …
Mary Ortiz, Head of Oakcrest School: "Oakcrest's mission is always timely so it's always addressing …
Cecilia Marquez, Academic Dean at Oakcrest: "I think what we have seen in our society …
Makena Kiara, 11th grade, of Fairfax: "One issue I think facing the country is how …
Mary Grace Nugent, grade 10, of Herndon: "I've been raised a conservative and I think …
Oakcrest Veritas Scholars (from left): Mary Grace Nugent, Angela Diaz-Bonilla, Sarah Nosrat, Jackie Pluta, Maria …
Oakcrest Veritas scholar Sarah Nosrat, from the Class of 2017.
Veritas Scholarship recipients Jackie Pluta and Makena Kiara, both in 11th grade.
Sarah Wehri feeds some goats from her herd on her 3-acre property in Great Falls …
Sarah Wehri lets her goats out of the fenced-in pasture on her farm last fall.
Tyler Bowman (far right) and the company of Freaky Friday at Signature Theatre.
Tyler Bowman takes a photo with Freaky Friday composer Tom Kitt (left) and Storm Lever, …
Tyler Bowman is a proud Boy Scout of Troop 1128 in Vienna. Here he shakes …
Nearly 200 people attended a public meeting organized by the McLean Citizens Association to talk …
Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a special exception to build its facility on a 3.7-acre …
The owners of this antebellum home in Fairfax updated it with modern conveniences while maintaining …
Carrera marble countertops, custom-glazed, white, wooden cabinets (some with cathedral-style glass), a cherry wood island …
The master bathroom in this Fairfax home features Carrera marble, radiant heated floors and a …
A multitude of bird species, include bald eagles have been spotted on this property, making …
Floor-to-ceiling Palladian windows allow an abundance of light to stream into the kitchen of this …
Though Anahid Ali (left) moved to the United States from Jordan in 2007 and has …
Map of the 2017 Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival
Katie Watson
Fairfax County Police Chief Roessler said he has already put out a formal Request For …
Fairfax County Police could have a body-worn camera program for officers up and running as …
FHS 2017 Hall of Fame inductions held Jan. 13, 2017. From left: Davey Williams, Class …
Data from ACPS shows white students districted for Jefferson-Houston are less likely to enroll in …
New elementary school boundaries
Jefferson-Houston PreK-8
Andrew Adkins Housing, where the murder of Shakkan Elliot-Tibbs took place.
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) and her daughter Alana Corn at the Women's March on Washington.
On behalf of the Republican Women of Clifton, President Bonnie Burkhardt (right) presents a $500 …
Sponsored: The Blüm Study - Autism Phase 3 Clinical Trial
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Dennis Belmont
Michael DeMarco
Brooke Curran, shown after completing the Antarctica Marathon, raises money for children’s charities through The …
Members of the flag football winning “Miami Dolphins” team of the Dunbar Alexandria-Olympic Boys and …
