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Wood-fired mug with distressed ash glaze detail by Stephen Lally of Alexandria, Va.
Marymount University faculty and adjunct portraits, taken on Thursday, January 12, 2017, in Arlington, VA. …
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The Krallinger family of Fairfax shares this photo of Heidi. She is a German Shepard …
Mayor David Meyer (second from left) helps cut Earth Fare’s ribbon, Jan. 10, with company …
Jane Franklin Dance Company, Photo by John St Hilaire of www.LightEnough.com
Ron Kim
Paul Barry and daughter, Hannah Barry, 4, of Crosspointe in Fairfax Station, enjoyed the carousel …
Ethel Underwood
Mary Clougherty #44 agrresively moves to the hoop with defenders from Centreville awaiting
Daniel Carmichael #5 powers to the bucket with Westfield's Nick Albert #11 and Sean Eckert …
Nick Albert #11 just before releasing a hook shot overChantilly's Daniel Carmichael #5
DJ Gregory #10 is focused on the hoop while Chantilly's Bret Caslavka #10 defends
Crowds listen to President Trump's inaugural address during the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC …
58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, DC on January 20, 2017 (Photo by Mark Mogle)
Protesters gathered at the Navy Memorial along the parade route during the 58th Presidential Inauguration …
Normally a fixture in Times Square in New York City, The Naked Cowboy was working …
Tori Martin l#44 aunches a 3 pointer versus Oakton
Westfield's Kirah Johnson #4 has two Oakton defenders attention
Centreville's Aleigh Gambone # 12 defends Chantilly's Hannah Reeves #5
Mary Cougherty # 44 led all scorers with 17 points
Tyler Lohman #35 of Centreville is defended by Sean Eckert #2 of Westfield
Taevon Chapman Greene closely guards Bryce Douglas
Marcus Mack #1 is closely defend3d by Jordan Hairston # 12
Nicki McNamara #5 led all scorers with 22 points
Centreville's Bryce Douglas #33 dribbles the ball up the court in teams win over Westfield
Zakara Scott #42 gets around an Oakton defender
Jordan Hairston #12 would get fouled in the closing seconds and make both free throws …
Taevon Chapman - Greene #5 looks to avoid the defense of Centreville defenders
Centreville's Marcus Mack #1 pulls up for a jump shot against Westfield
Giorgio Thompson #10 gets past Chantilly's Daniel Carmichael #5
Rita Yoham #30 of Westfield controls the tipoff over Potomac Falls Tori Birks #12
Elijah Ford #34 lays in two of his 9 points before Tyler Lohman #35 of …
Bryce Douglas #33 elevates for a jump shot and avoids Christian Parana #3. Douglas led …
Elise Toliver #24 slides between two Potomac Falls defenders
Westfield's Tory Martin #44 elevates over #12 Tori Birks of Potomac Falls. Martin would score …
Tory Martin on left with Mary Washington Assistant Coach Katie Wimmer. Martin will play basketball …
Club members pose with some of the Kraftlove kits they assembled.
The Andreotta Home
The Spikes Home
The Atwell Home
Alex Martin shows off his ball-handling skills during team practice.
Newly elected Reston Association Apartment Owners’ Representative and Board Vice President David Bobzien.
Angus Taking a Nap
Angus with Fran Lovaas.
Evelin Urrutia, executive director of Tenants and Workers United, is committed to empowering low-income people …
The mural on the Tenants and Workers United’s building, located at 3801 Mt. Vernon Ave., …
From left are Lion Steve Reber, chairman; Ruth Miller, George Mason High School; Robert Kichenbauer, …
Catherine Chase of Falls Church, the vice president of Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety …
MADD volunteer Debbie Sausville of Clifton with a photo of her stepdaughter Lauren who, at …
Lizzy Rivera Colindres is described as Hispanic, about 5 feet 6 inches tall and 125 …
A community meeting on proposed Lee District bicycle improvements is scheduled for Feb. 16 in …
Tyler Lohman #35 of Centreville is defended by Sean Eckert #2 of Westfield.
Taevon Chapman Greene guards Bryce Douglas.
Marcus Mack #1 is defended by Jordan Hairston # 12.
David S. Mercer is installed as 129th president of the Virginia Bar Association during the …
Michael Diffley, a former colonel in the Army and later a high school teacher in …
Tariq Kahn drives the train at Landmark Mall, carrying Sawyer and Max McElhatton. The photo …
A third proposal, Option C, proposes 35-40 units of townhomes that aren’t age-restricted and would …
Option B for the Bock Farm site is, again, a senior community proposal, but with …
The 55-foot height of Option A required a waiver to exceed the 50-foot limit in …
Option A for the Bock Farm site, which has already passed planning and zoning to …
John McCrary says this choir has been practicing since October for the concert featuring “The …
John McCrary, with the assistance of rehearsal accompanist Janet Maalouf, leads the special choir practicing …
John McCrary, director of Music and Liturgy at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on W. Braddock …
Musicians from T.C. Williams High School pose for a group photo after performing at the …
Stephen Pelerin tries out a left-handed guitar on opening night of the Guitar Center in …
Grand prize winner Jerry Smolkin, second from right, poses for a photo with his new …
"Veggie Pack" with veggies and recipe included.
Dutch Stamppot recipe prepared by Lisa Stewart of Great Falls. This classic Dutch dish involved …
Dulles, Jan. 28: Defending the country from an action that struck against the nation’s ideals …
Jon Lundak, Aerodrome Form One.
The railings are taken off when the river floods to reduce damage to the bridge. …
Olmsted Bridge Map
Cracks in the walkways will be repaired.
Hanadi Eljari, owner of Le Papiyon Chocolatier of Lorton, serves guests at the McLean Chocolate …
People flock to the Davis Candy Kitchen of Fairfax booth.
Fluffy Thoughts of McLean, (from left): Jordan Schneier and LaFayette Alston.
Cameron's Chocolates of Fairfax, (from left): Cindy Glazer, Paul Hilgartner, Cameron Graham, Maddie Leasure, and …
Sahara Date Company of Vienna, which sells date fruit from Saudi Arabia, (from left): Maile, …
Honey Cakes Desserts of Lorton (from left): Natasha Ettienne-Modeste, Terrell Johnson, Geriel Ettienne-Modeste, and Tifney …
The Four Mile Run Valley Working Group
Cranes and herons (top) are a common sight along Four Mile Run. One of the …
Recreation redesign for Four Mile Run necessitates plans for potential flooding.
The conference was in a bucolic camping area during the early January snowfall.
Students work together to play games and solve problems at the Civitan conference. Zack Holden …
Students from all over Virginia attended the conference. From left are Jong Eun Jung, Emily …
A large intricately-crafted chocolate “box,” hiding individual chocolate pieces, sells for $47.50 at Cocoa Vienna.
The “Madrid” coffee and tea press made by Grosche sells for about $40 at Caffe …
Now that you have the perfect wine glass, pick up the perfect bottle of wine …
Karin’s Florist offers much more than simply elegant floral arrangements. Whimsical “I-love-my-dog” wine glasses turn …
Playful Disney accessories, from “Frozen” drinking cups with swirling glitter to a large Anna and …
Better Than Bling logo.
Fashion and accessories include independent designers of handbags, scarves, belts, tunics, dresses, skirts, tops, other …
Robert Kincaid, Great Falls: “I see a whole lot more gridlock. I don’t see much …
Mike Tambea, Vienna: “Honestly, I’m a little hesitant about it. I mean everyone is, happens …
Jenna Graves, Fairfax: “I think there was a lot of people when Obama went in …
Joel Niamien, Great Falls: “Change—there’s always an opportunity to improve things. So I would say …
Susan McVeigh, Vienna: “My fears and concerns—I don’t understand the huge polarized riffs and exaggerated …
Tamar Ziff, Vienna: “America made a huge and terrible mistake, and I think we are …
Stan Ott, Vienna: “My guess is that we are in fairly uncharted waters in the …
Amy Swaak, event chairperson, with Nancy Sausser, who gave an art gallery talk.
Jennifer Whitsitt and Carol Brunner at Arts Night Out.
Jim Saunders, Mary Ann Miller, Carol Brunner and Alina LeMay have a chat during Arts …
Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust chats with Alina LeMay, Board Member with the New Dominion …
(From left): Desi Woltman, president of NDWC; Jane Edmondson, Mary Ann Miller, VP of Programs; …
Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust, event chairwoman Amy Swaak, Richard Salopek and Amala Khatu.
New sculpture on display by Baltimore artist Mary Walker in MPA's Emerson Gallery.
Guests make bids around the silent auction.
Guests gather around the food table with hors d'oeuvres and beer and wine.
Springfield District School Board representative Elizabeth Schultz said “there is work yet to be done” …
Dalia Palchik of Providence District praised the FCPS facilities staff that produced the 2018-2022 FCPS …
The FCPS School Board unanimously approved a new Capital Improvement Program covering FY2018-2022 at its …
Timiebi Ogobri, Don'ta Whitley, Stevie Jones, and John Eggeman in a 300 meters Liberty Conference …
Beware! That is “#Adulting” coming up behind the kid in Alissa Buoni’s recently published children’s …
Alissa Buoni has published her first children’s book, “Oh, The #Adulting You’ll Do.” Using her …
Reston Association Board of Directors Vice President Michael Sanio explains to the public that the …
Children were invited on stage to sing and dance to Groundhog Day-themed songs, led by …
Herndon Family Receives Good Neighbor Award Barbara Glakas, who is a member of Herndon’s Cultivating …
The suburban neighborhood where the scene of the crime occurred is directly off Fox Mill …
The townspeople hold a vigil for Matthew Shepard during Westfield High’s production of “The Laramie …
Gov. Terry McAuliffe appeared and spoke at the airport Saturday. U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine (right) …
Left, Del. Marcus Simon was at Dulles airport Saturday and Sunday, as well as (center) …
Left, PFC Post and (right) PFC Gibson from the Fairfax County Police Department visit the …
Jennifer Male, probation and parole officer in Alexandria: “We don’t want them to think of …
Michael Diffley, St. Joseph’s Church: “We have to help them cross the street from their …
Elizabeth Jones Valderrama, executive director of OAR: “OAR partners with Men’s Warehouse to provide a …
Kari Galloway, director of Guest House: “They have had a lot of trauma. They have …
Lynne Rolland demonstrates chocolate making with American Heritage Chocolate, a Mars company.
Bridge, by Donna Mosely.
By Sunday, Jan. 29, flowers started to pile up in front of the family’s McLean …
Police were still on the scene in McLean on Sunday, Jan. 29. The investigation is …
Friends Mark Bosset, left, and James Chen, right, sang together in middle school and were …
PenFed Credit Union President/CEO James Schenck, former US Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James, Frank …
PenFed Credit Union Chairman Ed Cody, PenFed Credit Union Board Member Ron Spear, U.S. Rep. …
California-based CashCall used a purported tribal affiliation of Western Sky Financial to make loans in …
Construction of the $58 million Jones Branch Connector in Tysons began on Thursday, Jan. 26.
Greg Miller, McLean High School director of student activities, testified in support of funding new …
Abutting homeowner Bill Corbett, who lives in the adjacent Crosswoods community, says that he and …
Mike Weatherbee, who does not support the proposal, asked Corbett if he received financial incentive …
Del. Mark Sickles, Lee District Supervisor Jeff McKay and state Sen. Adam Ebbin at the …
In rehearsal at MetroStage with Roz White and Doug Brown for “The Gin Game.”
LaRonda Peterson was named principal of Bucknell Elementary School on Nov. 7, 2016.
Tracy Rezvani
2nd Lt. Anthony Lampe of the Fairfax County Police Department’s Reston District Station speaks about …
The cast of Centreville High’s “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” gathers around a piano.
Posing in character for Centreville High’s musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown,” are (from …
The event was held in the cafeteria at Madison HS where students worked in groups …
Participants were able to bring their own device to work on, or use a device …
Each student paid $20 to participate in the event.
Toby Thierer, 12, of McLean, tries his hand at the Chocolate Fountain sponsored by Chesterbrook …
Ukulele Phil performs in the Children's game room while children dance along.
Triny’s Tex-Mex Grill is closed, but renovations are underway inside.
2nd Lt. Anthony Lampe of the Fairfax County Police Department’s Reston District Station tells the …
Nita Hoernig of Great Falls, “I want to salute them for their service. I was …
Debra Casey of Reston, “We’re very blessed in Fairfax County. Everybody should do a ride …
Carol Welsh of Reston, “We admire and respect our police. We go to our jobs …
Kim Buseman of Centerville, “In light of how things are in the country, police need …
Chris Forward of Herndon, “I’m always happy to support the community, especially given recent events …
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) questioning Dulles Airport officers, requesting information on any potential detainees.
Gerry Connolly addresses the crowd protesting the Executive Order at the Dulles International Airport.
Gerry Connolly with CASA organizers, representing an immigrants rights group in Northern Virginia.
Gerry Connolly CASA organizers, representing an immigrants rights group in Northern Virginia.
Rohit Punyani
Tom Troxell
The Conference was in a bucolic camping area during the early January snowfall.
The 1870s-era canal boat Charles F. Mercer is dry docked near the drained canal at …
Lock 20 has been drained to allow for a topographic survey to be conducted by …
Ivan Iricanin and his wife Nya Gill stand before the fireplace meant to create a …
Ivan Iricanin sits in the “bar zone” created by his wife Nya Gill to bridge …
Yulia Petrachuk
Jose Sacin
Jocelyn Hunt
Elise Jenkins
Jose Sacin, baritone and artistic director of Opera NOVA, performs at the winter concert at …
Elise Jenkins, a mezzo-soprano, opened the Jan. 26 program that was focused on a senior …
Opera NOVA presented a winter concert at Our Savior Lutheran Church on Jan. 26. Special …
The original brick-facing fireplace was drafty and cold.
Burke homeowners Dennis Perzanowski and Jack Ellison were looking for a mix of old and …
Denise Schossler's 95-year-old mother will move into the newly opened Kensington Falls Church assisted living …
Terry Garrett with Gov. Terry McAuliffe: “I walk by my former drug dealers all the …
The Chocolate Lovers Festival takes place February 4-5, 2017
The Chocolate Lovers Festival
The Chocolate Lovers Festival, an annual two-day festival held on the first full weekend of …
Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Brian Moran tells lawmakers to balance their concerns …
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust is in the process of renovating existing units including replacing …
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust has purchased the Riverside Apartments complex (constructed in 1971) that …
Hayfield Secondary School students travel to Richmond to talk with (center) state Sen. Adam Ebbin …
Center, state Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) meets with Alexandria and Arlington Public Schools representatives from …
Center, state Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36) meets with members of the Northern Virginia Conservation Trust …
Members of the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church meet with (center) state Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36) …
Right, Del. Paul Krizek (D-44) meets with WWII veteran and Ret. U.S. Navy CDR Rex …
The proposed road alignment at 10 percent of the design work.
Map of the 2017 Fairfax Chocolate Lovers Festival
Garrett Skinner, RA’s new director of its new Capital Improvement Planning and Projects Department.
Areas highlighted on the map will be closed to traffic, parking and public access for …
This is the current layout of the Hook Road Ball Fields. The Reston Association plans …
This rendering was presented to the Reston Association Board of Directors in October. The board …
LARCA presented this rendering to the Reston Association last fall. The RA Board of Directors …
Salisbury earned an Army ROTC scholarship after his freshman year in the program.
Conner Salisbury, a Fairfax, Virginia, native, has helped lead the Ranger Challenge team at The …
Fairfax County police officers, in foreground, provide security to President Donald Trump’s limousine as it …
Lamont Atkins, Lake Braddock Secondary School’s former star football player, was announced as the 2016-2017 …
The fire was brought under control in approximately 30 minutes.
John Singleton Mosby.
Mosby and men on Fairfax Courthouse Raid, 9 March 1863.
Students from Ms. Yang's 3rd Grade Class received the "golden spoon" for exhibiting good behavior …
iBOT Brainiacs, a team of students from Lorton Station Elementary and South County Middle Schools, …
The grid network for Northfax as is currently proposed.
Next month, residents will hear an update on the status of the Braddock Road Multimodal …
The large warehouse off Loisdale Road in Springfield is still a candidate for future home …
Construction is underway at the Burke Lake golf course in Fairfax Station, including work to …
Sunrise Senior Living is building an assisted living facility behind the Silas Burke House.
Members of the Centreville-based Valluvan Tamil Academy visited Del. David Bulova (D-37) in Richmond. He …
Right of center, Del. David Bulova (D-37) testifies before the Rules Committee with (to the …
Bonnie Brae residents Anna Kim, Jonah Kim, Samuel Kim, Gabriel Kim, Jacob Snawder and Bela …
Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) welcomed members of Girl Scouts of America Troop 797 to Richmond …
Hayfield Secondary School students traveled to Richmond to talk with (center) Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) …
Local citizen Ken Notis (left) with Chief Michael Brown.
Rashad Lonzell Adkins, accused of first degree murder.
Michael Brown is sworn is as Alexandria Chief of Police Jan. 24 in the Vola …
Alexandria student Jack Del Negro with White House press secretary Sean Spicer.
White House press secretary Sean Spicer, center, celebrates with leaders of the Alexandria Republican City …
White House press secretary Sean Spicer and his wife Rebecca, center, are toasted at a …
Newly sworn in Alexandria Police Chief Michael Brown, center, is congratulated by Mayor Allison Silberberg, …
Attendees celebrate the inauguration of President Donald Trump at a gala sponsored by the Alexandria …
Alexandria Police Department officers, at left, move into place on Pennsylvania Avenue during the pre-dawn …
Alexandria Sheriff’s Office deputies Nora Jones, Myrna Juarez, Ernesto Arroyo and Samuel Clark gather before …
Washington Nationals Senior VP Damon Jones
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49) argues against child labor on tobacco farms.
Tibetan Dancers perform at the Potomac Community Center.
Deputies restrain Natasha McKenna at the Fairfax County Jail, where she was hit with a …
Cheryl Fuller uses a chalk stick to mark vehicles. She says there are a lot …
Cheryl Fuller plugs meter number 11517 into her AutoCITE. This allows her to determine which …
Cheryl Fuller, parking enforcement officer for the City of Alexandria, climbs into her one-person Go-4 …
A map of the Reston Transit Station Areas (TSAs) that would be subject to the …
Sign makers posed for a photo at the end of the three-hour session. In the …
Gene Rossi, candidate for lieutenant governor of Virignia, attended the poster-making party and told the …
Posters.
Arlingtonians board Metro for the march.
Ryan Dallas of Arlington attended the sign-making party sponsored by the Arlington Democrats Committee on …
Virginia Interior design image of Union on Queen apts in Arlington Virginia by Jeffrey Sauers …
From left: Tree Stewards Don Walsh, Jan Hull, Debra Wood, Katrina Van Duyn and her …
An open concept floor plan apartment.
A variety of amenity spaces encourages neighbor interactions.
Earth Treks in Crystal City
Quinn’s, a new restaurant in Rosslyn
Ellie McGinn.
Ellie McGinn
In a Jan. 23 press conference, Fairfax County Police chief Edwin Roessler begged the community …
The scene began with what police describe as a white older model sedan running a …
Rain over night makes it difficult to determine license plate information on the suspect’s vehicle …
Several shots were fired at a Fairfax County Police officer’s vehicle on Jan. 22; one …
The Fairfax County police car was hit on the hood, feet from the vehicle’s interior.
Aslin Beer Co. entered the new year of 2017 with new equipment and plans to …
New equipment was installed at Aslin Beer Co., currently located in Town of Herndon, yet …
Olivia Beckner captured two records in winning the 3,200.
imarcus Vilcheck, Jack Watkins, Alex Loukili, Josh Umbrell won in 4x800 at Liberty Conference Championship …
Katherine Rodgers’ watercolor painting, “No Soup Today II,” captures a playful scene in vibrant, complementary …
One of the thousands of signs displayed at the Saturday’s March on Washington, D.C. The …
A view from steps of Air & Space Museum looking toward Department of Education, an …
A view west down Independence Avenue from sixth street. Independence was literally packed with marchers …
Fairfax County Department of Transportation Director Tom Biesiadny answers questions from the audience during a …
Teresa Harn and Liyang Xu from the Asian Pacific American Task Force for Rockville City.
Panda Liantg He, Kaylia and Lei McCabe
Chiao-Chiao Liu and Donna Yan, Tibetan Dancers
The Potomac Community Center was filled for the Chinese New Year celebration.
Arissa Karst with The Rooster, Xianhua Fang. It's the year of the Rooster.
Participants in the Bullis School's geography bowl included, back row, Faculty Coordinator Michael Chellman, Eleanor …
Botswana offered food and was put together by Changu Newman, Maungo Matenge, Lenah Marisa, Pearl …
Switzerland was represented by Ephraim Shaw.
Some of the Joseph cast in rehearsal. From left, front row are Sydney Ashin, Jordan …
Rehearsing "Pharaoh's Song" from left are: (front row) Gabriella Fine, Nessa Raskin, Amy Eisenberg, Tekoa …
Lindsay Meyer (Narrator) and William Jeffreys (Joseph) star in the Har Shalom Players production of …
Barbara Bernstein, of Potomac, and Chris Nickerson, a friend from Boston, stop for coffee and …
Vietnam was represented at the global village by Doan Duong with artwork, food and dolls.
The Israel booth was created by Nicole Zuckerman.
1st Lt. Alan Hanson (left), assistant commander of the Sully District Station, presents the Officer …
Eighty-eight-year old Ivy South boards the bus for the Women”s March on Saturday, Jan. 21. …
Bobby (Matt Liptak) gets in the middle of a fight between Sarah (Carla Crawford) and …
Pictured, from left, are: Churchill Road Geography Bee co-sponsor Devon Rook, Arthur Wu, Daniel Overdeck, …
Eighth-grader and Arlington resident Chris Stewart (pictured in middle with his medal) won the school's …
Actor Mary Ann Jung debuted her one-woman “Julia Child – Queen of Cuisine” play in …
Women with LWV signs
Sign
Mentor Todd Peterson with Jose
Nancy Pera with her husband George.
Women of Alexandria, with friends and family from out of town, gathered at Margaret Wohler's …
Located in the building that housed Chez Andree for decades, Northside 10 is a departure …
From left are CIF Executive Director Terry Angelotti, Alice and Jerry Foltz and Jasmine Blaine …
Jasmine Blaine, the new director of the Centreville Labor Resource Center, hopes to improve workers’ …
Demonstrators waiting to leave for the march have all chosen a pink “pussy” hat knitted …
The youngest demonstrator at 4-years-old with her mother boards the first bus heading to the …
Amidst a light drizzle on Saturday morning, a bus full of Arlingtonians and out-of-town friends …
Lynda Fanning, from Charlottesville, with her granddaughter Sophia Cann and her daughter Rebekah Cann, from …
“O.K. Count off your numbers.” Seth Kolker, who grew up in Arlington, organized a group …
From left -- Robert (Matt Liptak) and his three girlfriends, Marta (Kristina Friedgen), Kathy (Vanessa …
McLean Properties is working on plans to redevelop its shopping center on Chain Bridge Road …
The 1.267-acre property is located on the west side of Idylwood Road, west of the …
The developer redesigned the proposal to move the entrance to the facility from Kirby Road …
The property is an undeveloped, forested 11-acre parcel that is currently accessed from the north …
Actor Mary Ann Jung holds up “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” a two-volume French …
Julia Child, played by actor Mary Ann Jung, pulls Jim Mills out of the crowd …
Langley junior Iain Muir #1 goes in for a layup.
The Shepherd’s Center of Oakton-Vienna and the Town of Vienna’s Department of Parks and Recreation …
Dealer Greg Bernhardt has a winner at Casino Night sponsored and hosted by the Rotary …
Young ladies at the DaddyDaughter Valentine’s Dance, hosted by the Vienna Woman’s Club, listen as …
Firefighters used a ladder to get a fire hose to the second-floor attic to extinguish …
Phase 2 of the 11.4-mile extension of the Metropolitan Washington Area Transit Authority’s Silver Line …
Construction workers labor with concrete slabs for the walls of the Herndon station.
A pedestrian bridge for the Innovation Center station in Reston is being constructed as part …
Crowd from Silver Line train headed north from Federal Center station towards Capitol and Parade …
Lovaas family ready to board Silver Line train in Reston. From left: Terry Loveman, his …
Crowd filling metro train at 7:35 a.m. at Wiehle Station in Reston. Not an exaggeration …
Keller Williams McLean/Great Falls Leadership: Managing Broker Patrick Page, CEO/Team Leader Amina Basic, Principal Broker …
Langley senior Chas Battaglia #2 shoots over South Lakes guard Damon Johnson.
South Lakes sophomore Cameron Savage #5 dribbles around a Langley defenseman.
South Lakes sophomore Brian Adams #4 looks for the pass.
Langley junior Andrew Derminassian #32 goes for a jump shot.
Head Coach for Langley, Scott Newman and assistant coaches Andrew Hypnar and Billy Wilkerson discussing …
The parade is Monday, Feb. 20 from 1-3 p.m, following this route.
Author Debbie Joski Schmidt
Mary Ulrich, ex-offender: “I looked forward to the day for eight and a half years …
Elizabeth Bowers, Resident at Guest House: “I didn’t think anyone cared.”
On Monday, Feb. 20, from 1-3 p.m.the George Washington Birthday Parade occupies the streets of …
Winter is the season to visit the Kettler Capitals Iceplex. When the Washington Capitals aren’t …
Bill Jones’ green boots evidence the color for marking sewers as he lifts the manhole …
Bill Jones marks the manhole cover at the private complex before the communications company can …
Bill Jones checks his map on the computer located in his truck before heading to …
Vienna, VA.
McLean, VA.
McLean Community Center
Supporters of an effort that would allow drivers licenses for undocumented immigrants flooded the Transportation …
The project will widen East Elden Street from four to six lanes between Herndon Parkway …
Senior members of the South Lakes swim and dive teams were recognized before their meet …
Chris Marston, past chair, Alexandria Republican Committee
Detour Plan
The Old Fairfax Elementary site, aerial view.
The GMU Townhouse Complex from the air.
Aerial view of the Fairfax City Hall Campus.
Excella Project Manager Beth Gomolka screws back the faceplate of an electrical outlet after that …
Standing on a ladder, Andrew Lindberg paints the staff conference room in Fairfax’s Sojourn House.
Excella Consulting employees take a painting break to pose with FACETS’ D’Ivonne Holman (in blue …
Lake Braddock senior Josh Lee (left) plays Billy Bigelow, a lead role as carousel barker …
The classic Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “Carousel” opens Jan. 26 at 7:30 p.m. in the …
The use of plastic bags to recycle yard waste is being challenged, as earlier this …
Cash registers were stolen from the Crosspointe Market and Steak ’n Things businesses in Fairfax …
The group, which spanned age groups, celebrated Dr. King’s legacy “by heeding his call to …
More than 50 volunteers spent time on Jan. 16 putting together 20 buckets of cleaning …
From left are John Blair, Public Service Awards Chairman; Paul Walden, George Washington Chapter President; …
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne
Mount Vernon Unitarian Church members met with Sen. Scott Surovell Monday January 16 to lobby …
Roger Vanderhye
Hunger Free Alexandria’s January monthly meeting focused on progress in the fight against hunger since …
Collection of Stan Galli artwork from United Airlines advertisements in the 1950s and ‘60s.
Robert Luther with an early and final version of Stan Galli’s New York piece, from …
Automobile art by Stan Galli
Robert Luther with part of his Stan Galli collection.
Great Falls Week
Del. Roxann Robinson (R-27) and Virginia Lottery executive director Paula Otto, left, appear before a …
During Chantilly High’s “Goldilocks on Trial,” Goldilocks (Megan Dinneen) and her attorney, Wombat (Alex Yee), …
Centreville High guitarists and performers will present the 30th Gumbo Concert on Friday, Jan. 27, …
Helen Slade of New York’s Cotton Club brought the audience to its feet with songs …
Harriet Sopher (left) and Terry Sopher protest U.S. Sen. Mark Warner’s vote.
Fabric Place Basement in Alexandria celebrates their Grand Opening Saturday, January 21.
County Board Chair Jay Fisette expresses support for the Affordable Care Act.
Local citizens protest U.S. Sen. Mark Warner’s vote against cheaper drugs being imported from Canada.
People at the rally made their opinions known.
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner at a rally in support of the Affordable Care Act.
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner tries to shake hands with protesters, agreeing to “negotiate” for fair …
David Kuebrich protesting U.S. Sen. Mark Warner’s vote against cheaper drugs being imported from Canada.
Herndon Village Network (HVN) celebrated its volunteers with a tea held on Sunday, Oct. 23 …
Head of school of BASIS Independent McLean (BIM), Sean Aiken discusses electoral process with BIM …
The new extended lobby will expand into an enclosed, outdoor courtyard in the center of …
The final design of the renovation plan was approved by the Governing Board of the …
The police department used both less-lethal and lethal force at the same time to take …
Eugene Robinson speaks at the Reston Community Center’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration …
rom left: Papa Bear (Jared Belsky) and Baby Bear (Zoe Hutcheson) point accusing fingers at …
Alexandria arts education teacher Anne Smith performed a dramatic monologue from the perspective of Mahalia …
County Board members spoke between performances about Arlington’s commitment to progress and diversity. Christian Dorsey …
Alumni of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts performed several powerful pieces including “I’ve …
Towards the end of the show, the Duke Ellington Alumni Choir encouraged everyone to stand …
Caroline Ralston gives presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 11 on how to find and use historical …
Vocalist Roy Patton Jr. performed songs like “Believe in Yourself” from “The Wiz.”
Kim B. Miller performed several spoken word poems, including one in which she criticized the …
Members of Worship Without Words presented mime performances.
A member of the Class of 2017 rolls lunchmeat and cheese together to create sandwiches.
Jeff Barnett, president of the McLean Citizens Association, and his group think Fairfax County faces …
Jeff Weiler, the executive director of the county’s Retirement Administration Agency, says he doesn’t think …
A Women’s March on Washington flyer distributed by Arlingtonians Debra Stephens and Lisa Backer at …
Debra Stephens (left) and Lisa Backer at Westover Market support the Women’s March on Washington.
Fairfax County Public Schools interim superintendent Steve Lockard spoke at the FCPS school board regular …
Fairfax County Public Schools interim superintendent Steve Lockard is asking for $130.4 million more for …
Heinan Landa, former Potomac resident, now runs Optimal Networks, a Rockville-based Technology firm.
On this side of the laboratory, technicians unpack boxes of archaeological artifacts and prepare them …
Gabriel Brown, laboratory technician, examines an artifact photograph.
Kimberly Wade, laboratory technician, positions a prehistoric potsherd for a photograph.
Twitter addresses for Writers Resist and support of free expression were posted at the bookstore …
Katherine Young, Poet Laureate of Arlington, speaks at the Writers Resist event on Sunday.
Arlington resident Sheridan Collins speaks with Katherine Young at the One More Page bookstore event.
From left are Laura Pennycuff, grants director for Doorways for Women & Families; Miguel Buddle, …
Hundreds will mark ten years jumping into a frigid lake for a children’s charity.
No shrinking violets in this audience. The McNair Elementary students were eager to ask questions, …
Only minutes into the hour-long assembly at McNair Elementary School in Herndon, and “Patrick Henry” …
“I know! I know!” Many of the students were eager to answer “Mr. Jefferson’s” (Bill …
Many of the students were shocked to learn the Jefferson’s “Declaration of Independence” was frequently …
“Mr. Patrick Henry” (AKA Richard Schumann) got things started at the Armstrong Elementary School assembly …
Jim and CarolAnn Babcock of Reston love history, particularly the period that gave birth to …
Timiebi Ogobri competing in VA Showcase.
Devyn Jones, left, in a VA Showcase race Jan. 13.
Olivia Beckner in the 4x400 meter relay race.
Property damage is estimated at $91,000.
Emily Swenson, the chief operating officer of Volunteer Fairfax, explains to seminar goers how her …
Lee Falron, a Red Cross volunteer from Vienna, helps with the Red Cross disaster action …
Fazia Deen, outreach coordinator for the Dar Al-Hijrah Islamic Center in Falls Church, volunteers to …
A table of first responders, representatives from area faith groups and the Reston Hospital Center …
Lauren Spiers, 15, Chantilly High School, plays Princess Fiona. “It’s my first time going, so …
Logan Wagner, 12, Flint Hill School, plays Lord Farquaad. “I like my roll a lot …
Rachel Rubin, 13, Joyce Kilmer Middle School in Vienna, plays Mama Ogre “For me, it’s …
Sonia Mott, 16, Homeschooled in Reston, plays Pig 2. “I love the solidarity of the …
Lopez Studios’ full cast: Top row, from left: Nissi Torro, Sonia Mott, Emma Connolly, Ethan …
Sen. Scott Surovell (D-36) presents his bill to the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee.
Liz DiFrancisco is of the mind that you can’t have too many foster dogs in …
General Manager Peter Kapetanakis worked in the restaurant on Wednesday, Jan. 11, overseeing the operations …
Phuong Nguyen, who has worked as a server at the restaurant for the last six …
Rizos Hadoulis, the restaurant’s chef of 17 years, slices the meat for the restaurant’s gyro …
Hazel Day of McLean “I come every day [for the last 15 years] and I …
Carola Shulman of Washington, D.C. “This has been my treat for the last 15 years. …
Bob Babington of McLean “I’ve been coming for about the last five years. Everything on …
Martha Beckington of Alexandria “I’ve been coming here for the last 10 years to have …
Larry Everett of Baltimore, Md. “I’ve been coming out here for my business for the …
Bette Peabody of McLean “I’ve been coming for 24 years. It depends on the time …
Bob Rosenbaum, 85, of McLean “I’ve been coming since 2000 and I’m here six days …
Oakton's team cheering before the meet begins. In the background is senior and Virginia Tech …
New Principals at Herndon High
Muna Shami of McLean gets her book, “Fight the Power: Rap, Race, and Reality” signed …
Vienna Police Highlights
Those interested in volunteering with Share’s Furniture Program can contact Stew Lingley by calling 703-556-0144 …
Face painting will be one of the activities available at the Northern Virginia Camp & …
Camp fairs, such as the Northern Virginia Camp & Summer Fun Expo, give families an …
The Kids4Peace Interfaith Summer Camp is aimed at helping to break down religious stereotypes.
Cape Town, South Africa
Sen. Richard Stuart (R-28) and Sen. Scott Surovell, left, testify before the Senate Agriculture, Conservation …
Captain Phil Perry asks, “Who remembers the last person to pull the turnip?” Someone yells, …
Captain Phil Perry ends his reading session with a high-five for everyone in Libbi Moquin’s …
Captain Phil Perry reads “The Turnip” to Tricia Hribar’s kindergarten class. Two students volunteer to …
The fire engine from Station 201 on Prince Street pulls up in front of Lyles-Crouch …
The Alexandria Winter Shelter operates through The Carpenter’s Shelter, which houses both a residential shelter …
Guests of the Winter Shelter can sit, watch TV, and eat a snack before the …
Carlos Dominguez, co-owner of City Cap in Landmark Mall and Fair Oaks Mall.
Due to major clearances, the week after the announcement of Landmark Mall’s closing was more …
Empty storefronts fill most of the halls between major department chains.
Sign for the Landmark Mall’s food court on the abandoned third floor hangs over the …
Vjay Dari, owner of Tobacconist Essentials
A parking garage for the Dulles Metro station is being constructed on the other side …
Fairfax County Department of Transportation director Tom Biesiadny (left) talks with state Sen. George Barker …
Left, Del. Mark Sickles (D-43) talks with Del. Vivian Watts (D-39) outside the Innovation Station …
The 2016 Conference Committee with Commission Chairperson: Esther McCullough, Carole Herrick, Susan Gray, Dr. Elizabeth …
Author Terry Dunn receives her gift for presentation at the Conference from Conference Chair Lynne …
Congressman Gerry Connolly and Chairman of the Board of Supervisors Sharon Bulova present the widow …
The VRE locomotive only sustained minor damage in the Jan. 5 incident in Clifton, while …
No one was injured after a Virginia Railway Express train struck a car that had …
Nicholas Donohue (center) is deputy secretary of transportation for the Commonwealth of Virginia. He said …
The blessing of traffic, Martin Nohe (center) said, is that “there’s lots of great transportation …
On bus tour of completed, pending and future projects hosted by state Sen. Dave Marsden …
Back in May, LoanMax surrendered its dual licensing authority at this location in the Arlandria …
A school zone sign just south of the intersection with Hinson Farm Road.
Photo showing the previous patches on South Pitt Street as well as the sand-and-asphalt patches …
Leah Swanson with Morgan
The nearly complete new home for SSG Christopher Walker.
SSG Christopher Walker with supporters from organizations that donated to the house.
SSG Christopher Walker (left) and Caitlin Dennison
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) and Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Sharon …
Awardees Ed Wenzel and Gregory P. Wilson.
Committee members who coordinated the year-long planning efforts for the conference included Barbara Naef, Sallie …
The Nguyen family, of Springfield, show the books they’re reading during Pohick’s grand reopening. Liem, …
Thoi, Liem, 5, Nhi and Khoa Nguyen, 9, reading at one of the children’s tables …
Colin, 5, Moira 8, Sarah, Nathan and Caitlin Clark, 2, enjoying some books in the …
Official Ribbon Cutting at Pohick Regional Library. Center: Jessica Hudson, Fairfax County Library Director, Sharon …
The City of Fairfax Band in concert.
Kathleen Quintarelli
Youssef Zeroual
Tom Shadyac, Samantha Smith, Hollywood producer Bruce Cohen, and Harold Mintz at the Washington West …
Barbara and Marty Mintz, 1954-ish.
Susan Mintz, Gennet Belay and Harold Mintz at the Washington, D.C. Kidney Ball.
From left: Tom Shadyac, Harold Mintz, Gennet Belay, and Tsegaye Wolde at their premiere at …
Mother comforting her daughter at home
Hoping to become the City’s next mayor are (from left) Michael DeMarco, Ellie Schmidt and …
(From left) are City Council members Michael DeMarco, Ellie Schmidt and David Meyer before the …
Some of the overflow, standing-room-only crowd waiting for Monday night’s mayoral candidates’ forum to start.
Fairfax mayoral candidates (from left) Michael DeMarco, Ellie Schmidt and David Meyer.
The intersection of Gibbon and South Columbus streets with its new crossing light.
An Oakridge Elementary third grade student retrieves her breakfast.
Virginia First Lady Dorothy McAuliffe with Oakridge Elementary School staff.
Tina Oxendine teaches her third grade class while some students finish their breakfast.
Breakfast in an Oakridge Elementary third grade classroom.
Corinne Piccardi is deputy fire chief at Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Department.
American Shakespeare Center --June 2016 -- This photograph is licensed to American Shakespeare Center for …
Fairfax County Health Department Division of Environmental Health employees Adrian Joye (left), environmental health program …
Bob Nelson (left), a realtor with Keller Williams Realty in Great Falls, and World War …
From left -- Vanya played by Andrew JM Regiec, Cassandra played by Alexa Yarboro, and …
Alex Loukili and Dimarcus Vilcheck in 4x800 Ocean Breeze Games race.
South Lakes’ AlyRayle and Sophie Halkett in 4x800 Ocean Breeze Freedom Games race (Jan. 7, …
Postman Adam has been getting an extra workout of late, delivering hundreds of packages to …
Taking a bit of a break from opening packages and sorting hats, project photographer Stefanie …
Vice Mayor Jennifer Baker stands with her family as she is administered her oath of …
Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel stands with her husband Dave and children, son Zachary and daughter …
Signs stand outside the entrances of the shopping center’s parking garages to remind people that …
On Dec. 15, Reston Association Land Use Attorney John McBride presented this rendering of the …
Dara Dirth
Marilyn Ricci
Liz DiFrancisco
Peggy James
Lona Ichikawa
Lu Cousins
U.S. Rep Barbara Comstock (R-10) being sworn-in to the 115th Congress.
The Old Forestville Schoolhouse dates back to 1889. It was originally a one-room schoolhouse, but …
Dino, now named Sweet Puppy, with his new human companions.
Discussing his son’s success with Medicaid waiver, Jeff Poro asked state legislators to consider all …
Pete Scampania, with his mother Shari Takimoto, asked state legislators during a Jan. 5 public …
Churchill Road sixth graders Angelica Carlos, Pranav Anumandla, Mack Koopmen, Joseph Racich and Jake Loadwick …
BRAWS founder Holly Seibold of Vienna, gathering donations. For a while, BRAWS was Holly. Now …
BRAWS volunteers sort through ladies’ undergarments before distribution. “A decent bra is not cheap, even …
Romeo and Juliet in American Shakespeare Center’s production of ‘Romeo and Juliet.’
From left: Walter Hobbs (Michael Kerns), Buddy the Elf (Grant Hamilton) and Mr. Greenway (Tonks …
Olivia Parker (Jovie) stars in ACCT's production of "Elf, Jr."
Olivia Parker (Jovie) singing with Buddy in Rockefeller Center in ACCT's production of "Elf, Jr."
LTA's production of "Anything Goes" will be held Jan. 14 to Feb. 4, 2017.From left …
Thomas Pollack presents his mother, Susan, with a pin as a thank you for “all …
Thomas Pollack stands with his parents at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor after presenting …
Thomas Pollack receives his Eagle Neckerchief in a ceremony Saturday Jan. 7 at the Army-Navy …
Vienna
A $19 million loan will help preserve and refurbish this affordable senior housing community in …
Partial listing of McLean Woman’s Club members who contributed their efforts to the 2016 Holiday …
Helen Kelly of Herndon is a community leader for the League of Women Voters of …
Sharon Bulova and Fairfax County Public School Board vice chair Jane Strauss said the Virginia …
More than 80 Fairfax County residents spoke directly to members of the Fairfax delegation to …
Education was once again an important topic for many speakers at the Jan. 7 public …
The planned Nauck Town Square.
Mary Lee Anderson
Garrett O’Shea and his PockitShip team helped deliver toys for the 2016 Toys for Tots …
Candidates Forum on Monday, January 9, 2017, at the City of Fairfax Regional Library from …
This option, Option 5, was the preferred location for the new roadway. There were four …
Virginia Tire and Auto
Family takes a selfie with Town Crier Ben Fiore-Walker outside the Carlyle House.
Artwork by Alonzo Davis
Artwork by Mary Walker
Christian Schwien of WT Woodson High School with his Japanese classmate in High School Diplomats …
Alexandria City Public School CIP costs continue to rise to deal with enrollment growth related …
Artist’s rendering of the Novus Fairfax Gateway mixed-use development.
Right, Supervisor Dan Storck (D-Mount Vernon) welcomes a group of between 20 and 30 riders …
Carlos Alfaro of Woodlawn said it was the first time he’d explored this much of …
More than 40 people registered for the first-ever Tour de Mount Vernon bike ride organized …
Staff from Supervisor Dan Storck’s office and other volunteers were waiting outside the Workhouse Arts …
Right, Supervisor Dan Storck (D-Mount Vernon) meets with Captain Derrick Penny of Fairfax County Fire …
David Speck
Somchit and Boonchai Soponvuttikul enjoy the fireworks display as part of First Night Alexandria. The …
Larry Miller has been a resident of Alexandria for 52 years. His resolution is to …
Timothy Noel Castle, formerly of Alexandria, lives in Fairfax. “I’ve been … 20 years without …
Retired restaurant owner and parade organizer Pat Troy. “[I always have] New Year’s resolutions. The …
Alexandria resident Terry Garret. “I really want to quit smoking and lose weight for health …
David Ghezzi of the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural activities, developed the initial architectural …
The current CHRC game room, a facility owned by the city.
Posting about the closing of the recycling center behind the Mount Vernon Recreation Center.
Captain Shirl Mammarella
The Del Ray Business Association's Pat Miller presents ALIVE! executive director Diane Charles with a …
Bullis School students on the Billy Goat Trail last year.
Mary Stark hopes to stay healthy in 2017 and take her son on a trip.
From left, Loretta Trowen of West Springfield, Charles Dyer of Fairfax Station and Cathy Miller …
Though the group had splintered somewhat during the Tour de Mount Vernon ride, they reconvened …
BurgerFi sports quite a few offerings that are poised to break dietary resolutions.
Zoe Alexander (Elle Woods) and “Daisy” (Bruiser). Zoe is an eighth grader at Blessed Sacrament …
Madison Sherman (Elle Woods) and “Daisy” (Bruiser). Madison, a sixth grader, attends Lakelands Park Middle …
From top are Matthew Milam as Oliver Warbucks, Izzy Alexander as Annie (Hannah Goldberg, not …
Progress finally expected in early 2017 for restoration of Jennie Dean Park.
Terrilynn Kelley
Last year's favorite, Ukulele Phil and the Hula Kids will perform again this year at …
Police were called to the intersection of Lewinsville Road and Lancia Drive when a car …
Scott Ward Abernethy in "Broadway Bound" at 1st Stage. The show ran through Dec. 18, …
Conferring about the remaining deliveries are (from left) ONC founder Kelly Lavin with husband Chris …
Loading bicycles into a vehicle are (from left) Westfield grads Ben Shirley and Kevin Deely.
Volunteers for Our Neighbor’s Child, Westfield High grad Cody Grimes (center) helps Libby and Lance …
Chantilly Highlands residents Steve and Joanne L’Heureux are ready to deliver Christmas gifts, including a …
Rob Trimble loads bags of gifts into a vehicle for delivery.
Virginia Run’s Chris Zimmerman loads a bicycle into the back of his SUV.
Westfield High students (from left) David “Neon” Caccivio and Tim Roessler prepare to carry gift …
Ready to carry bags of gifts from ONC’s warehouse to cars for delivery are (from …
Sibling playing hand puppets, which were handmade
Diane Allard stands in front of her new, green home at 22nd Street.
Fly Fishing to Help Disabled Veterans — Medically retired Army Capt. Nicolas Christian and wife …
“Sing choirs of angels; sing in exultation.” Over a dozen performers from “How the Grinch …
From left: 1st Lieutenant Tony Kim (Assistant Commander of the Reston District Police Station), Linda …
Nahel Mankesh, Joseph Califa and Rady Ghaly gathered outside Herndon’s Starbucks on Elden Street and …
New Year’s Day runners from Great Falls Hash House Harriers give the thumbs up or …
A Zamboni resurfaces the ice as a crowd waits to reenter the rink.
Large plastic snowmen and penguins provide support for inexperienced skaters.
Work zone map.
McLean, Great Falls Home Sales
Losing weight and getting in shape are two popular resolutions that people make at the …
From left: News Channel 8 Anchor Autria Godrey; Washington Nationals Mascot-President Abe Lincoln ; Susan …
