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High-fire crimson horizon plate by Phyllis Roderer of Manassas, Va.
Students participating in a surgery.
Lanier seventh-graders built and maintain a model aquatic ecosystem in their school science lab. They …
Will Jawando
Faith Hargadon, who plays Winifred in NextStop’s “Once Upon a Mattress.”
Mary Ann Redmond of Great Falls shares this photo of Moses and Indi on the …
Catherine Flye is pictured from her role in “Christmas at the Old Bull and Bush” …
Dawn Tarter (right) runs in the Richmond Half Marathon with her friend Keera Huron.
Myron Contee
“Las Patronas,” by Claudia Martino, grade 8, George Washington MS - 1st Place, Middle School.
The 2018 Operating Support Grant and Project Support Grant by Arts Council of Fairfax County …
Children's Edition 2017: Pencil, by Danielle Clark, James Madison High School, Grade 12, Teacher: Marielle …
Children's Edition 2017: By Hannah Burkholder, 11th grade, Yorktown High School
Children's Edition 2017: Reading Fun, by Herwen Xu, 12, Grade 7, Rachel Carson Middle School
The Mural at Greenhill Properties artists Len Garon and Cindy Wallace, at right, are joined …
The Mural at Greenhill Properties, located on the Edsall Road side of the building at …
MPO Sabrina Ruck
Bacon-tomato pie ready to serve.
Spiral alternating layers of tomatoes.
Two life-sized statues stand sentry Nov. 27 at the entrance to the dining room of …
Santa Claus rests in a chair while his elves decorate the Christmas tree in the …
Augusta KKing
Naima KBarnett
Designer Kelly Proxmire of Bethesda created this holiday mantel.
Synetic Theater in Arlington is presenting “Hansel and Gretel” from now through Dec. 23.
Handcrafted pottery by artisan Stephen Lally is available through the Del Ray Artisans Gallery.
The Shops at Mount Vernon are a good source for holiday gifts ranging from books …
Winning team from T.C. Williams, along with Friends Board President Suellen Savukas, Phoebe Tomsu, Abdul …
Giving Tree ornaments were made again this year by Jennifer McGee’s students at Stone Middle …
Tucked in a corner of One Two Kangaroo Toys are the all-in-one costume packages such …
Johnny Cooney is celebrating his 3-year-old birthday today and has come to One Two Kangaroo …
Bryan Hill, new county executive
Kevin Donnelly and Konstantin Gojnycz switch roles and practice in the courtyard in back of …
Santa and Ms. Claus with carollers in Old Town for Small Business Saturday.
Park Shirlington
DASH bus under repair
Fr. Gerard Creedon died Nov. 16 at the age of 73.
Runners at the starting line for the 29th Annual Virginia Run Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving …
Map of Rolling Road where VDOT is looking at widening.
First place winner Nilo Santiago poses in front of his winning entry “Grand Bazaar Turkey.”
Artist Donna Reuss talks about her watercolor “Silence.”
Young At Art first place winner Nilo Santiago, left, is congratulated by Senior Services of …
Staff member, Kyle Croce (left), has been a friend to all the customers since she …
From left: Fran Tancreti, Patti Harger, Judy Ryan and Susan McCannell reflecting on their experience …
Judy Ryan, the owner of Judy Ryan of Fairfax since 1988.
From left: Christina Springer, Skyler Estrella, Maysam Al-Khahani, Amelie Mohn and Jena Canamaso.
From left: Reel Yousif, Max Bertman in Thomas Edison High production of “A Midsummer Night's …
Amanda Ranowsky as Tock and Susan Kaplan as the Spelling Bee in the Providence Players …
Amanda Ranowsky as Tock the Watchdog and Talia Cutler as Milo in the Providence Players …
Clifton’s Ana Victoria Smith, 16, in performance.
From left: Daniel Jacobs, Daniel Wright, Jak Ketron in Paul VI Catholic High School production …
Cherry Run Elementary students and teachers were recognized for creating a video history of Burke.
Customers waiting early for the reopening celebration.
District Manager of Remodels, Michael Fanning: "Aldi works for everybody, everybody likes to save money, …
The holiday village set up occupies several levels.
Pip is a tricolor bat (state endangered).
Outline of the new committed affordable housing.
The party’s in full swing at the Grand Opening celebration for the opening of the …
Caliber Reston Branch Manager Rob Molthen, Greater Reston Chamber of Commerce CEO Mark Ingrao, Lindsay …
Jeff Bentley, president and CEO NWFCU and Victoria Gillespie, Senior Vice President Enterprise Outreach NWFCU …
Members of Northwest Federal Credit Union’s Board of Directors and Executive Team (from left): Erin …
Members of the Sigma Mu Mu Chapter of Omega PSI Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, Reginald Parker, …
From left: members of the Sigma Mu Mu Chapter of Omega PSI Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, …
Crime Prevention Specialist SPO Denise Randles poses with students at Herndon Elementary School's Thanksgiving Feast.
Herndon Police Department partnered with Paisano’s Pizza, located at 1141 Elden St. #105, Herndon, on …
Herndon Police Department's School Resource Officer, SPO Mike Murn, helps children try on coats during …
Zayyan Budiman, a South Lakes High School 11th grader of Reston, shows her work on …
Aidan Protheore, a 10th grader from South Lakes High School, shows his pictures.
Jordan Roberts, a South Lakes High School 12th grader from Reston, pictured with her Artspeaks …
Dawn Devaney, M.D., and Sevrin Shapiachan, owner of the Herndon-based Fred Astaire Dance Studio Reston, …
Tammy Russell, Fairfax Police Department, and Nathan Texler, Fred Astaire Dance instructor, sizzle as they …
Jordan Cornelius, Airman 1st Class, the United States Air Force and Susannah Moss, director/instructor Fred …
From left: Ayda Lopez and Alejandra Villareal pictured, as members of Bolivian Tinkus San Simon …
Potomac Chamber 2017 Business Person of the Year Jim McWhorter of the Market at River …
Potomac Chamber 2017 Youth of the Year Harrison Smith, 17, a student at Landon was …
Potomac Chamber 2017 Citizen of the Year Dr. John Sever with his wife and granddaughters. …
Volunteers at Annandale United Methodist Church who helped serve the dinner for the homeless.
FACETS Hypothermia Facilitator Melvin Barfield and volunteer Chris Jones put blankets in bags for the …
At the kickoff of the FACETS' Hypothermia Prevention and Response Program at Annandale United Methodist …
From left: Jessica Lantz, NovaScripts, director of operations; Stephanie Berkowitz, president and CEO of NOVA …
Nancy White, Arlington Free Clinic, receives check from Maria Tildon of CareFirst, with one of …
MCCP’s check presentation. From left: Penny Bladich, board chair, MCCP; Marcia Twomey, Executive Director, MCCP; …
The cast of Alliance Theatre's production of "A Christmas Carol" during rehearsals last week.
David McKenzie at 2017 Burns Nicht Supper
The property of John and Nancy Scruggs contains the storm sewer which collects the water …
Albert Mensah #24 carries the ball for South Lakes while Westfield’s Aaron Dishun #9 pursues.
South Lakes QB Devin Miles #3 hands the ball to South Lakes RB, Albert Mensah …
Spencer Alston #21 carries the ball for South Lakes.
Eugene Asante #8 after taking handoff from Noah Kim #10 would pitch it back to …
Darby Macon #52 rushes South Lakes QB Devin Miles #3.
Dylan Winesett #49 and teammate Saadiq Hinton # 3 work together to stop South Lakes …
Erin Krobath (left) and Veronica Litschgi show their Christmas spirit.
From left: Erin Krobath, Maya Tischler, Tiffanie Jones and Anjali Nair are elves in the …
Posing with wreaths for Encore’s Christmas show are (from left) Tiffanie Jones, Faith Chun and …
A Listerine bottle dug up in the Beckwith House yard.
Melissa Milne on her porch overlooking Clifton.
Mark Harrington and his daughter Ana beside a wood stove that dates back to the …
A display of Chanukah décor at Potomac Petals and Plants.
Shelves of Santas at Potomac Petals and Plants.
Potomac Petals and Plants is a garden center transformed into a one-of-a-kind gift store.
Every type of bike is available at Big Wheel Bikes — racing, electric, high performance, …
For the people in your life who love water sports such as canoeing, kayaking and …
The Market at River Falls offers a variety of gifts.
Sheila Taylor, Potomac Community Village's rides coordinator and one of its volunteer drivers.
Scott Bohinc, of Bethesda and his wife Sherri, daughter Ava, 12, son Landon, 10, Braxton, …
Life-sized, Macy’s-style parade balloons were used in Reston Town Center’s 27th annual Holiday Parade on …
Vega Nilau, 24, of New York, and Cathy Ma, 14, of New Zealand marched with …
Henrique Rangel of Herndon, daughter Bianca Godoy and wife, Ana Gabriela Godoy, were all wearing …
Brian Hood of Reston, Bonnie Tang and their son Noah, two and a half years …
Leslie Jackson, 18, a freshman at University of Virginia, was wearing her Teen Ms. Earth …
Eric Klinker, of Ashburn, an IT professional, ran the race with his daughter Vivienne, 8, …
From left: Koen Fredericks, 9, of Herndon just finished the race. He is pictured with …
From left: Russian Williams, 16, a Burke resident and student at Robinson Secondary School; Hyun …
Gavin Peppler, who dressed as a T-Rex dinosaur, passes out water to runners.
The first-place female was Kelly Rogers, 24, of McLean, who finished with a time of …
The first-place male was Jonathan Phillips of Fairfax, 24, now living in Boston, who finished …
Kevin Broderick stars as the Ghost of Christmas Present in LTA's production of "A Christmas …
Members of the cast of LTA's production of "A Christmas Carol."
Led by Governor Terry McAuliffe (D), center, delegates, county officials and transportation officials break ground …
From left: Maya Jaffe, Julianne Cuevo, Hannah Khan in Flint Hill School’s production of “The …
High-school volunteers organize gifts for four shelters.
Wish List Elves unload hundreds of gifts on drop-off day.
On Saturday, Dec. 2, the Winter Wonderland comes to downtown Bethesda, 1-4 p.m. The celebration …
Loriann Signori presents her exhibition, “between silences,” on Friday, Dec. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at …
2017 Renaissance Feaste on Friday-Saturday, Dec. 1-2, 7 p.m. at Langley Halle at Langley High …
Rising Hope Food Pantry Manager Melissa Lee with seven-year volunteer Carol Maxwell.
Juvenile Peregrine Falcon perched above Bald Eagle on nest at Riverbend Park.
Geneva and Raaj at their Hindu wedding ceremony.
Geneva being escorted by her father at the Christian wedding ceremony.
Geneva and Raaj at the pithi (application of skin cleansing paste of turmeric, sandalwood oil …
At the Punjabi by Nature Vienna location, the menu beckons with its lengthy offerings.
Culinary students from the Davis Career Center serve local elderly a Thanksgiving meal at Our …
The proposed VDOT Spring Street Widening, east of Herndon Parkway intersection, shows one right-turn lane …
Ryan McKinney, left, applauds his 3-year-old son, Bryce, Sunday afternoon at the Reston Town Center …
National Inventors Hall of Fame Museum Supervisor Dave Johnson, right, makes an adjustment to the …
Fred Steckler, chief administrator of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, makes remarks after unveiling …
Students in the stream bed collecting trash.
From left: Esther Sowan, McKenzie Williams, Thiedelle Ndiaye, Jaylen Glenn, Adja Ly, and Carie Kessie.
Interior of the renovated Demaine Funeral Home.
520 S. Washington St. in the 1950s.
Back row, from left: Anna Gomes, Alex Aleman, Thomas Doherty, Branham Mann, Robert Damitz; front …
Dr. Basim Khan (left) and Susan Abramson
Plans for the Sunrise Senior Living Facility
Activists against gun violence line the sidewalk Nov. 14 in front of the headquarters of …
Kris Gregory of the Concerned Citizens Against Gun Violence in Falls Church stands on the …
The ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Burke/Fairfax CROP Hunger Walk with City of Fairfax Mayor David …
The starting line for the Burke/Fairfax CROP Hunger Walk at Fairfax Presbyterian Church on Sunday, …
The Delaney Hall Band performs (from left): Steve Delaney, Kathy Mancini, Mark Hall, Eric Atwell …
Hallmark Creations of Burke offers the Willow Tree Nativity Collection, which is a full assembly …
Hallmark Creations of Burke offers the Mud Pie Collection, an assortment of Country Christmas gift …
Edible Arrangements of Burke offers Holiday SwizzleBerries (strawberries) in two sizes, starting at $59.
Edible Arrangements of Burke offers this Delicious Celebration fruit basket in three sizes starting at …
The Wild Bird Center of Burke offers squirrel-resistant bird feeders that allow one to feed …
The Wild Bird Center of Burke offers bird nesting boxes made out of cypress wood, …
Judy Ryan of Fairfax offers sleepwear and loungewear made of natural fiber bamboo, so it …
Judy Ryan of Fairfax offers cropped cotton v-neck sweaters layered over a tank top with …
Judy Ryan of Fairfax offers Brighton Christo Cuff Bracelets, which can be worn three different …
Margaret Dominy of Springfield "I'm thankful for my good health and my two sons and …
Adriana Reavis of Burke "Friends and family; I'm thankful for being able to play soccer …
Namira Meghla of Burke "I'm thankful for food; I'm thankful for my family; I'm thankful …
Jamila Ahmadi of Springfield (with son Adam) "I'm thankful for my son that he's doing …
Tossing bean bags was easy for Jordan Adams, 9.
Liam Dallavale, 2, of Springfield, braved it out on Santa’s lap with parents Amanda and …
Ho ho ho says Santa, as children’s wishes are whispered in his ear.
It’s a little bit country from Sandra Lee and Rebecca Magnuson, singer-songwriters from Nashville.
Santa’s kids, from left, Lyha, Jamieson, Stephanie, Reagan, Kiley and Jayden at Springfield Town Center …
Cast members are (top row, from left) Chryne Lillo, Natalie Lambert, Ian Kirkland, Parker Stephens …
Rhett Thomas, 9-1/2, a Providence Elementary fourth-grader, has the lead role in CFTC’s “The Velveteen …
(From left) Anna Zakreski (Francie), Addison Chasey (Dodge), Sam Cooper (James) and Mindy Thomas (Arlene) …
Shelter House CEO Joe Meyer, left, accepts a check for $10,000 from representatives of the …
Employees greet shoppers at the opening of the new HomeGoods store at Potomac Yard Nov. …
The Teen Center after completed renovations.
The Teen Center before renovations.
Rebuilding Together Alexandria executive director Katharine Dixon, fourth from left, is joined Nov. 17 by …
Radio personality Darik Kristopher with Washington Redskins cheerleaders at the Nov. 4 grand opening of …
Floor & Décor, located at 4607 Eisenhower Ave, celebrated its Alexandria grand opening Nov. 4.
Synergy HomeCare’s Janet Barnett, left, talks with 102-year-old Vera Punke.
At 107, Laura Mallory, right, remembers the end of World War I.
Just days shy of his 103rd birthday, World War II veteran Joseph Lucchi, right, enjoys …
Deputy Ernesto Arroyo, second from left, talks about his military service with Chamber of Commerce …
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce chair-elect Gin Kinneman, Chamber CEO Joe Haggerty, Deputy Ernesto Arroyo, Sergeant …
Tony Nash, a Rising Hope volunteer for nine years, takes Thanksgiving turkeys out of the …
Terri Powell of Hybla Valley with her bags of food.
Rising Hope Food Pantry Manager Melissa Lee assists Ray Schonasky of Mount Vernon with his …
Book-signing by Local Author
Captain Mike Fischer of the Mount Vernon Station, with his wife Becky.
The Mount Vernon High School choir provides music for the honor guard.
Mount Vernon area firefighters Mike Fischer, John “JD” Leary, Carlos Solomon, Jason Roberts, and Chief …
The fire trucks from Penn Daw and Mount Vernon were in the parking lot at …
Visitors to the Reston Town Center pavilion take a spin around the ice rink during …
Cyana Still, 5th grade, says her grandmother makes great real homemade applesauce and cherry pie …
Serenity Burs, 3rd grade, says sometimes they drive to North Carolina to see her "ge …
KindWorks, based in Potomac, is resurrecting the “Silent Guest” program from 1947 to help the …
Note cards by artist Joyce Mason will be featured at the Clara Barton Holiday Craft …
Artist Inese Platere with her work.
Don Moldover shared a frightening Thanksgiving story with a happy ending after the Potomac Community …
Harry Wang after his performance at The Kennedy Center.
TD run for 21-0 lead with 3:14 to play in 3rd
Aerial photograph of the General Land Use Plan (GLUP) area.
Map of the General Land Use Plan (GLUP) area.
Chandra Gavino, of Vienna, a project manager holds a Christmas ornament for sale at the …
Anna Bledsoe, of Chantilly, a mother and crocheter browsed the selection at the 24th annual …
Talk about considerate: The folks at nonprofit Herndon-Reston FISH carefully assembled donations to meet individual …
Herndon-Reston FISH volunteers gathering holiday meal kits, ready for distribution.
Devin Nguyen, 2 and a half, rides the Turkey train with his mother Brenda Nguyen …
From left: Jennifer Thomas, her son Grady, 1, daughter Chelsea, 3, and Todd Thomas were …
The Turkey Train at Lake Fairfax Park makes a lap on Saturday in Reston. Adults …
Volunteers from NWFCU in Herndon and other businesses and organizations gathered under the leadership of …
Amber Gallmetzer of Northwest Federal Credit Union in Herndon and her daughter Brianna Runyon help …
Making Ready for the Holidays – Johnny Johnson, Herndon Department of Public Works, tests one …
Johnny Johnson, Herndon Department of Public Works, exchanges one of the American flags flown in …
Lisa C. Merkel, Mayor of Herndon, presents the Good Neighbor Award to Roy Cooper.
Sometimes you just have to be a turkey. Pictured left to right are Bill McClellan …
Anna McFarlane, 19, of Herndon holds her award prize after winning her age group with …
Joe Lorusso, 27, of Oak Hill places first in the Herndon Turkey Trot with a …
Former Herndon Town Councilmember, Richard Downer (forefront) asks for clarification by Gary Wilmouth from VDOT’s …
Jason Bruno, 19, of Herndon, a Lake Fairfax manager on duty: “I’m thankful for the …
Joseph Allen, 28, manager on duty with Fairfax County Park Authority: “I’m thankful for this …
Andrew Edelman from Great Falls, a park manager at Lake Fairfax: “I’m thankful for having …
Randy Kirkian celebrated his first Thanksgiving after coming to the United States from Iraq at …
Jane Blocher grew up in Wyoming where they usually had snow on Thanksgiving.
Bullis School seniors Samantha Durham, Jessica Ravitch, Kate Morris, Sophie McIntyre, and Rachel Gordon show …
Rows of baked pies cool in the Bullis School cafeteria Saturday. Students baked almost 200 …
Isarael Mcclain intercepts ball
Taylor Morin interceptsPatriot QB for a westfield TD
From left: Anna Krelovich, Jalin Dew, Faith Cho (Ghost of Christmas Past), Wade Parker and …
A crowd of refugees and immigrants are already seated at brightly decorated tables waiting for …
Two Syrian women bring their lentil and macaroni dish with fried bread (on the top). …
A refugee family chooses from among more than 30 dishes at the ECDC annual First …
Sarah Zullo, director of the local Ethiopian Community Development Council (ECDC) metro area chapter, welcomes …
NVTC leadership, from left: Executive Director Kate Mattice, Fairfax County Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, Alexandria City …
A barbershop quartet-style band, the “Antiques Road Show,” were wearing red matching jackets, with one …
Beckyanne Theriot, the owner of “A First Class Move,” a local moving company that sponsored …
Anne Ball, a Falls Church resident, raises her hand to signal that she is enjoying …
Bald eagle, reclaiming its territory, lands on the exact spot on the snag that the …
Juvenile Peregrine Falcon dives off its perch to get out of the way of the …
Bald Eagle flies off its nest at Riverbend Park looking up at the unwelcome falcon.
Grethe Wittrock of Denmark stands in front of her piece "Familiar Shores."
Adam Nelson of Raleigh, N.C. in front of his work "La Brea Expansion Plan."
Yoko K from Nagano, Japan stands in front of her wind chime meant to reduce …
Trinity United Methodist Church.
Hyla Matthews, Lucas Beck, and Andy Brownstein in "My Name is Asher Lev" at 1st …
Cleveland James, principal of Langston High School, fills up his plate with the Thanksgiving dinner …
Langston High School students join community members and senior citizens at the annual Thanksgiving dinner …
Dorthy Taylor outside Riverside Elementary School.
Booths assist students with disabilities by providing information on everything from county and Federal programs …
Christina Eagle, one of the organizers of today's event, has just welcomed the students at …
Miles McBride, 1st grade, drives with his family to his grandparents in Arlington. He says …
Danny Cushman, 5th grade, drives to Charlottesville "to his stepdad's brother's wife where there is …
Obayar Janchiydorj, 4th grade, is Mongolian so "last year we didn't know about Thanksgiving. I …
Blen Solomon, 2nd grade, says she goes out with her mother to buy the Thanksgiving …
Josephine Lynn Thomas, 3rd grade, goes to her grandparents in the country in Pennsylvania. "My …
Before the feast and football games, Bring your family and friends to a THANKSGIVING CHURCH …
Ning Mao is congratulated after winning the gold medal at the Collegiate Inventors Competition awards …
The Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe Band marched up King Street at the 45th …
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The 52-foot wide and 11-foot tall History Mural is the focal point of the new …
Artist Nicoll Fuller, right, created the History Mural in the lobby of the new National …
This car was not so lucky during a past storm that roared through Fairfax County.
This branch on Newington Road could pose a problem.
Great Waves Waterpark at Cameron Run Regional Park at 4001 Eisenhower Ave.
Alexandria’s slope stability map showing part of the Karig Estates site in a red zone, …
Marine Clay, fractured when dry and discharging groundwater when wet.
Ian Doerrer dressed in a uniform.
The West Point classmates of Rocky Versace from the class of 1959.
The Old Guard Fife and Drum performs at the Mount Vernon Community Center’s Veterans Day …
Map showing location of Northern Virginia Training Center site.
From left: Mark Walters, Jill Gardner and Roger Honeywell in “The Girl of the Golden …
Teachers, parents, and students salute the flag as the "Star-Spangled Banner" played.
Students listen as their friends read their letters out loud.
The band concluded the ceremony by playing "America the Beautiful"
Corbin Farrell in Hayfield Secondary School’s production of musical “Rent.”
From left: Emily Smith and Gillian Church.
Phyllis Pajardo
The military veterans attending OLLI’s annual ceremony honoring them pose for a group photo.
Army veteran Chester Myslicki, recalls his joy at the end of WWII.
Retired Navy Commander Bob Persell and wife Beverley at OLLI in Fairfax.
Winners pose for a group photo at the Collegiate Inventors Competition Awards ceremony Nov. 3 …
Summer Shtay Edwards with her grandfather Lionel Hope.
Former vice mayor Lionel Hope and his wife Emma on their wedding day, March 6, …
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Jamey Turner uses different fingers to get the chords and the overtones on the glass …
Jamey Turner tunes up his glasses with his "turkey baster" adjusting the water to get …
Stempson House is significant due to its association with the Occoquan Workhouse and Reformatory, and …
From left: Leadership Fairfax Board Chairman Tim Sargeant, Dominion Energy; Stephen Fuller accepting for Bob …
Japanese Art Auction on Wednesday, Dec. 6 at 10 a.m. at the Potomack Company, 1120 …
Bob Adamson, chairman of the board of the Northern Virginia Association of Realtors, views the …
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) meets with local leaders to discuss the consequences of the …
Joseph Kaplan and Adam Hollies play Carnegie Hall musicians in Whitman High School's fall musical …
Veterans and supporters listen as Vice President Mike Pence delivers remarks at the Veterans Day …
Plaque honoring the Battle of Arlington Mills
With the 28-14 win, Westfield eliminated Battlefield (7-4) from the playoffs and Westfield (11-0) will …
The Westfield Bulldogs and Battlefield Bobcats had a first round playoff matchup on Nov. 10. …
From left: Anthony Soccaras, Elithia Arif, Andrew Oliveros, Donald Gallagher, and Grace Rafferty in Bishop …
From left: Peter Vaselopulos, David Welker, and Chris Swanberg from the Army of the Potomac …
Karen Keys-Gamarra
Stackable, food-safe wooden bowls, such as these by Thos. Moser, Handmade American Furniture, are sustainable …
Vidal Flores Cuchillas
Jeanne Comeau represented NAMI Northern Virginia as one of the three nonprofits explaining their missions …
Vicky Hodges and Sara Mastro spoke eloquently on the work being done by BRAWS – …
From left: Priscilla Jahanian; Giving Circle of Hope Governance Chair Cyndi Shanahan; Darcy Cunningham; Giving …
The Giving Circle of Hope’s “Big Give” was the place to be on Nov. 9. …
‘Kids Day’ Dancing, Drumming, and Art – On Monday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., 150 …
William O’Donnell, planner
Casey Gresham, planner
John Ulfelder, Dranesville Planning Commissioner
Gregory Riegle, McGuireWoods
From left: Trace Hollenbeck, Cristian Bonilla Lainez and Erin Maxwell in Herndon High's production of …
From left: runway models Elma Mankin, Barbara Torrey, Wanda Mitchell, Peggy Lanier, Joanne Emswiler, Kathy …
Robert Thompson, bugler and First Vice Commander of American Legion Post 184 sounds Taps at …
Lieutenant Colonel James Howell, United States Army was the Guest Speaker at The American Legion …
Honor Guards Marc-Anthony Jaoude, 11, and Aidan Proctor, 12, members of Boy Scout Troop 1570, …
Centreville High seniors Gerardo Abaunza (left) and Joshua Lamke take food to the tables for …
Sorting canned goods with Girl Scout Troop 3327 of Chantilly are (back row, from left) …
Unloading food donations from a truck are the Bangerter sisters (from left) Stacia, a Westfield …
Representatives of the Virginia American Legion prepare to place a wreath at the Tomb of …
Michelle WinSook, center, of the Korean War Women’s Veterans Association, places her hand over her …
Australian Army Brigadier Shane Gabriel, right, and Major General Stephen Porter prepare to lay a …
Signature Sponsor Leidos presents a $15,000 check to Northern Virginia Urban League for the expo, …
Signature Sponsor Verizon with NVUL Board Members and Special Guests, from left: Gary Carr, NVUL …
From left are Brevan Collins, Josh Stein, and John McFarlane in West Potomac High School’s …
At its meeting last Thursday, the School Board heard a budget advisory task force’s initial …
Nick Hovis in Madison High School’s production of “Macbeth.”
Bob Molepske of McLean American Legion speaks before the Madrigals sing. Yanni Conomos, Abby Comey, …
Rafael Orellana of Fairfax and Tavia Kauffman of McLean lay the wreath at the Veterans …
Ornaments made from recycled paper, such as these from The Picket Fence in Burke, make …
Eco-friendly gift ideas include decorative items such as these churches which are salvaged wood, says …
Cdr. Joseph Famme (left) and Col. John Bridge present the wreath at the tomb.
Tracey Stephens, Catherine Flye, and Albert Coia in MetroStage’s production of "Christmas at the Old …
Deborah Hammer, co-organizer of Future Quest 2017.
Girl Scouts from Potomac Elementary School first grade Troop 33026 plant bulbs in the garden …
Connor Johnson, Matthew Millin and Eli Banks play sailors with a 24-hour pass in New …
Potomac Elementary School students and staff get into position for a photograph to be taken …
Caroline Burnham, a senior from Great Falls, is in charge of the publicity for the …
The cast takes a break during rehearsal in the black box for the fall production …
Leo Mahdessian, technology director and senior at Langley High School, and his mother Nancy on …
A client at the Share, Inc., Health Fair held Wednesday, Nov. 8 has her blood …
From left: George Washington School of Nursing students Brittni Dipatrizio and Emily Cohen prepare to …
Katie Lotz and Reese Miller hold milkweed seeds during the Girl Scout planting day at …
Tulsi Gupta, Katie Morey, Danya Levin, Anjali Kapur and Zoe Ireland from Potomac Elementary School …
Arianne Banda is Ivy Smith in Whitman High School's production of "On the Town."
Student members of the Potomac Elementary School ART team fill buckets with black mulch for …
Munching a donut between bag weigh-ins was a good use of time management for Gabriel …
Scout leader Steve Richardson with a bag left at doorways for the drive.
Inside ECHO, the food on Scouts for Food Drive day are piling up.
Springfield Scouts Jack Rose, 13, on left, and Finneas Rose, 7, are passing out bags …
Anna Kate Womack and Anthony Salazar star in "Volume of Smoke" at McLean High School.
The resource fair booths from Future Quest at GMU in 2015.
Future Quest 2017 keynote speaker Joshua Anton.
Scouting for Food donations at Our Savior Lutheran Church on South Taylor Street.
Cub Scout Troop 641 volunteers, in 23-degree temperature, collect food as part of the annual …
From left: Ned Holt, 7, a Cub Scout in Pack 55 and Azure Briguglio, 7, …
Candice Holt, a stay at home mom and Great Falls resident and her son, Ned …
Great Falls Boy Scout Troop 55 takes a break from loading a moving truck with …
Olde Forestville School
Speakers at the event included Joan Wehner, Bob Mobley, Joan Bliss and Phil Stone.
Douglas Cobb introduces panelists.
Ralph Whitfield and Kara Murri star in "Volume of Smoke" at McLean High School.
Anthony Salazar, Anna Kate Womack, Ralph Whitfield, Eli Wassertzug, Abby Covington, Erica Bass, and Alexa …
From left: Alex Raposo as Sylvia Barrett, Mallie Moore as Paul Barringer; background from left: …
Sex trafficking panelists (from left): Nancy Rivard, Alicia Kozakeiwicz, Bill Woolf, and Barbara Amaya.
Trafficking survivor Alicia Kozakeiwicz, 29, from Pittsburgh, Pa., who was kidnapped to Herndon at age …
Nancy Rivard, president of the Airline Ambassadors International, addresses the crowd.
James Hart, at-large
Janyce Hedetniemi, at-large
Peter Murphy, chair, Springfield District
Kenneth Lawrence, former Providence District commissioner
Phillip Niedzielski-Eichner, Providence District
Frank de la Fe, Hunter Mill District
U.S. Marines and Battalion Chief Willie Bailey flank G&C owners Gregg and Christina Caldwell.
Henryette Neal teaches etiquette classes for children through the Fairfax County Park Authority.
State Del. Ken Plum (D-36) makes a presentation to the forum attendees on the State …
Sister Simone Campbell — often referred to as “the nun on the bus” for the …
Social Action Linking Together (SALT) founder and coordinator John Horejsi welcomes attendees to the organization’s …
Benefit Car and Bike Show on Saturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at The Church …
Rosslyn Carols Holiday Concert on Thursday, Dec. 14, 5-10 p.m. at the Central Place Plaza …
Virginia Transportation Commissioner Charlie Kilpatrick talks about the I-66 plan for inside the Beltway.
This map shows the stretch of Route 1 that will be widened.
Cyclists on the Tour de Mount Vernon
Westfield QB Noah Kim puts Westfield up 7-0 with his 1st quarter TD run with …
Mayor Allison Silberberg stopped by to listen to an ensemble of students from the T.C. …
The Most Rev. Michael Burbidge, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, serves the poor …
Among the community leaders who enjoyed the UCM Capitol Steps Benefit were (from left) retired …
The Friends of UCM hosted the 26th annual UCM Capitol Steps Benefit on Nov. 5. …
UCM Executive Director Alison DeCourcey welcomes more than 350 guests to the 26th annual Capitol …
Ten-year changes in the city budget, FY09 vs. FY18, adjusted for inflation. The largest bars …
From left: Campbell Weiss, Nikki Bires, and Bette Vadja in the St. Stephen's & St. …
Marie Steinle and Kevin
A 1927 aerial photograph with a GIS overlay.
The Hopkins Company’s fire insurance map from 1877, showing properties along the waterfront.
An example of an overlay map, with a plot of land outlined over a Civil …
Clarence Terry
From left: Mooch as Rocket Racoon, Mitchell Tonsetic as Groot, Maureen Tonsetic as Gamora, Mark …
Maverick, Charlie and a baby F14 Tomcat.
The cast of “Wizard of Oz” in the Del Ray Halloween Parade.
Shoretrooper in the Del Ray Halloween Parade.
T.C. Williams Marching Band leads the Halloween Parade
Environmental author and activist Terry Tempest Williams
The Westfield Bulldogs show off their 2017 Concorde District Champions banner after defeating Chantilly 46-7, …
Pierre Johnson # 28 uses his speed to get by Russell Steinhilber #12
Dylan Sparks #2 secures the ball while Saadiq Hinton holds on. Sparks would later score …
With 5:41 in the opening quarter,Joe Clancy #36 scored Westfields 3rd TD .
Eugene Asante scored Westfield's 2nd TD with 8:13 left in the 1st quarter
Dakota Beach #92 tries to wrap up Chantilly ball carrier Christian Parana #3.
Christian Parana #3 takes the handoff from Chantilly QB Tyler O'Reilly #12
Former Washington Redskins cornerback and NFL Hall of Famer Darrell Green will be speaking at …
Bishop Ireton Director of Theater Arts Joanna Henry.
Heidi Kabler doesn’t want additional traffic that the new configuration might bring.
In the display room, the environmental table was set up as part of the VDOT …
Volunteers ended up with 15 bags and a bucket of roadside litter at the end …
Although the teams weren’t as big as in the past, the amount of litter picked …
Holly Dougherty from the Lee-Mount Vernon Chamber of Commerce hands out clean-up gear.
The Lyles-Crouch fourth graders got some hands-on lessons.
The new dock will provide a place to fish from under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge.
Renee Bourassa with a crayfish she was showing the students.
Janet Barnett places flowers on a casket.
From left: Calvin Osorio, Jack Hopewell, Will Ivey in a W. T. Woodson High production …
Lynne Garvey-Hodge speaks at the City of Fairfax Library.
Lynne Garvey-Hodge gave a lecture on Forgotten Fairfax: 100th Anniversary of the Night of Terror …
Ashley Birkmaier at the McGuire Woods Gallery, Workhouse Arts Center, next to her artwork made …
Tom and Shelley Fink by the quilt that Shelley made after they found the old …
One of William Edgar Schurtz’s fire hats.
Emergency drills were part of life years ago in Franconia.
Bits and pieces of old Franconia were on display, such as this roadside sign.
Former Washington Redskins cornerback and NFL Hall of Famer Darrell Green is in his second …
(From left) Daniel Jacobs (Prince Bounine), Mackenzie Bacarella (the empress), Gloria Whitfield (Anna) and Danny …
Craig Young and Mila Cobos
From left: Staff Sgts. Allen Harris and Adam Moreau present a certificate to Fairfax High …
Fairfax High’s Sara Young receives her Army All-American Band jacket from (from left) Staff Sgts. …
The command officers, (from left) Capt. Greg Thuot, Capt. Shawn Dunstan and Battalion Chief Page …
Firefighters at the scene of the Nov. 2 blaze at Exotica Florist in Old Town …
Republican Lolita-Mancheno Smoak won only two precincts, one of which was the home precinct of …
Tim Hugo
Donte Tanner
Del. Tim Hugo (R-40) won more precincts than Democrat Donte Tanner. But his margins in …
Zaid Al-Nouman and Aris Stovall
With 5:41 in the opening quarter, Joe Clancy #36 scored Westfield's third TD.
Eugene Asante scored Westfield's second TD with 8:13 left in the 1st quarter.
Westfield QB Noah Kim puts Westfield up 7-0 with his TD run with 11:19 to …
The tragedy happened in the parking lot outside Velocity 5 in Centreville.
Harold Garnett, 27, is mourned by his family and friends.
Environmental author and activist Terry Tempest Williams.
This is the second school year since Raphael Schklowsky took the position as director of …
From left, Hendon High students senior Elise Felming, sophomore Henry McCalf, junior Sean Sullivan, and …
The Herndon HS Theatre team will show a production of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” Nov. 10-18. …
The mood at George Mason University was upbeat after Democrats realized they swept all three …
Democrat Ralph Northam declares victory in the hotly contested race for governor at George Mason …
The road to zero severe and fatal collisions by 2030.
Zoe Adelson, Susannah Katsans, Roxana Yazdankhah, and Sophia Derechin in Julie McDonald's Kindergarten class at …
Asher Zeitlin and Ben Oppenheim
A crowd came out to hear Dr. John Merrill, visiting scholar at the U.S.-Korea Institute …
Neil Currie, co-chair and moderator, with Dr. John Merrill, guest speaker, who discussed nuclear security …
Samantha Dilks creates artwork during the Drop in Art Activities at the Candy Corner Studio …
Jessie and Jackie Wi work on their artwork.
Flynn and Charlie O'Neil and Toni and Reid Wilkinson participate in the Drop in Art …
Chocolate frosted, glazed and custard-filled donuts sit on the table at the Central Library for …
Nick Marrone puts it simply, “I’m voting against Donald Trump.”
Grace Mukupa, American and Zambian, said, “I feel the need to count in this election. …
Aleksi White says he figures this is the first election since the Presidential election and …
Citizens gather on Oct. 19 in Crystal City to review Long Bridge Park design plans.
Gonzalez
Richard Russo spoke about writing, painting, voice, and the world he grew up in to …
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine
Thousands of volunteers make the Hypothermia Prevention Program possible each year, offering a warm meal …
On a day like this, many appreciate that Rising Hope United Methodist Mission Church in …
Dueling in Westfield High’s upcoming play, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” are John …
Good vs. evil: From left are Gene Kim (the lion), Alison Brown, Diana Witt, John …
The cast of Centreville High’s “Dracula” poses with Director Mike Hudson (front, center).
Margot Vanyan (Mina) and Andrew Dettmer (Dracula) in a scene from Centreville High’s upcoming play, …
Rachel McFaul hugs team captain Margaret Covey during post game celebration.
Rachel Jackson challenges Herndon defender as Cayla Davis (35) looks on.
Team picture with banner — front row: Cayla Davis, Corinne Polk-Trauman, Grace Fisher, Abby Fusca, …
The Langley high school wrestling team came to participate in the Great Falls Lift Me …
First and second place winners, Wiehan Peyper, 31, of Great Falls, right, and Harry Morson, …
Donna Zimmerman, member of the board for Lift Me Up, gives Wiehan Peyper, 31, of …
Floor done: Mary Burke at the home of Santa and Mrs. Claus.
New foundation put down.
This chart shows a range of proposals for the zoning ordinance regarding short-term rentals.
Designer Nadia Subaran of Aidan Design with a patient from Children’s National.
Christy Maguire (left) and Annie Elliott (right) of Annie Elliott Interiors, (pictured with Leilaha and …
Cheyenne, a patient at Children’s National as the inspiration for Kelley Proxmire’s “A Guiding Light” …
Kelley Proxmire created mantel and holiday decor for this Alexandria home.
A holiday mantel created by Kelley Proxmire for an area home. The designer is also …
A spiral staircase extends from the basement to the loft.
The full bathroom is furnished with contemporary accents.
This addition and breezeway by Winn Design + Build was created to complement the existing …
This McLean powder room by Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. was relocated and remodeled to accommodate an …
Using a soft grey on this kitchen island sets it apart from the white perimeter …
This kitchen by Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. includes a cooktop with a 36” island range hood.
Julie Jakopic, second from right, receives the Marian Van Landingham Lifetime Achievement Award at the …
Mayor Allison Silberberg, right, with the honorees of the Volunteer Alexandria Heart of Alexandria Awards …
Paula Friedrich
Breakdown of those killed or seriously injured in traffic crashes. Of pedestrians involved in a …
Map of crashes during the last year in Alexandria.
Halloween decorations on S. Lee Street.
Chris Leary, a phantom construction worker, gives out candy to a crowd of trick-or-treaters.
Ebony Lada (back) and Ricky Lada (front)
Friends and family – including Armistice Turtora’s son Jim (in beard), who lived with her …
The West Potomac dance team stands in front of the Angel Wall at the Walk …
Chris Campagna and McArthur Myers at the 2017 Walk to Bust Cancer.
Breast cancer survivor and walk organizer Martha Carucci addresses participants at the 2017 Walk to …
Dr. David Weintritt embraces a breast cancer survivor and her daughter at the 2017 Walk …
Dr. David Weintritt, left, founder of the National Breast Center Foundation, and breast cancer survivor …
