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Falls Church activist Carol P. Luten of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence worked with …
George L. Leventhal.
High-fire sea otter and racoon mugs by Peggy Reichard of Accokeek, Md.
Members of the Port City chapter of the National Charity League, Inc. are committed to …
The steel moment frame (left) specified for the re-designed window wall is the necessary structural …
By removing unneeded walls, the remodeler introduced an “open” floor plan that emphasizes visual continuum …
Sun Design Remodeling added a top-level master suite to a lakeside home designed in a …
Together at one of the tables are (from left) Chantilly freshman Chris Harmic, Allison Moser …
Dishing up hash browns, sausage, pancakes and scrambled eggs are (from left) FCPS career and …
Chantilly High serves breakfast to its special education business partners.
Lt. Ryan Morgan (left) presents the Officer of the Month award to PFC Kory A. …
Students and staff surprise Dorthy Taylor with a celebration of her 40 years of working …
Fall Festival Awards - Katherine Aldrich
Town Recognizes Herndon Arts Week – Beth Meyers, Board Member of Arts Herndon (pictured fifth …
People in different-colored T-shirts crouched down to create this year’s Complete the Circle artwork.
Inspired by the library of New York socialite Brooke Astor, designer Kelley Proxmire used shades …
Mayor Allison Silberberg and members of City Council present an award for Green Practices in …
Mayor Allison Silberberg and members of City Council present an award for Commercial Beautification to …
Alexandria Beautification Commission member Anna Smith Lacey announces award winners during the 2017 Alexandria Beautification …
Landscape Architect Michael Vergason of Michael Vergason Landscape Architects of Old Town discusses his project …
From left: Fairfax Mayor David Meyer presents a certificate commending firefighter/paramedic Gary Fitzsimmons for his …
Although the women of the Chantilly Cenacle Group at St. Timothy Catholic Church hail from …
From left: Etheldreda Tsashua, Mark Ako-Takang, Audrey Ako-Takang, Maria Isabel Resende, Laura Rodrigues and Florence …
A crowd attended KindWorks’ Annual Inspiration Day at the River Falls Clubhouse.
Some of KindWorks’ board members: Alexa Abdelatey, Peg Philleo, Maureen Zutz, Hali London, Karen Simon, …
Ethan Schnall sold out of his lemonade on Sept. 24, collecting $50 in two hours …
Claire Tarallo, 11, of Herndon purchases her Halloween costume from Matt C. Thompson, Managing Director, …
Since Lois Auer holds permits to possess non-releasable birds of prey for educational purposes, she …
Sprishya Tandor, 4, of Herndon took more than a little bit of coaxing by Brent …
NatureFest attendee, Karan Murari, 11 of Reston (left) and Kamren Keller, 12 of Prince William …
Stephanie Wright is a member of the nonprofit organization Eye of the Heart (EOTH) that …
As the sun set earlier and earlier each Friday in September, nightfall didn't stop JamBrew …
Every Friday night during September, 6-10 p.m., JamBrew 2017 took to the stage at the …
Sara Russell, 8 1/2, and her sister Julia, 5, rest their bikes against the window …
Participants in the inaugural Cupcake Bike Ride produced by Herndon Parks & Recreation let out …
Jay Hutchinson was the concert audio technician responsible for the quality of sound at OktoBrewFest …
Pictured here, from left, are members of Darlingtonia: Khiya Canadiate, vocals; Mattie Sloss, vocals and …
Julie Bitzer, Reston Association Board South Lakes District director, discussed the feasibility of a reworked …
Ken Fredgren, chairman of the all-volunteer Reston Accessibility Committee, testified in support of funding accessibility …
On Sept. 28, John Bowman spoke to the board about why they should vote for …
Carol Nahorniak, president of the Friends of Reston for Community Projects, advocated for the Reston …
Sridhar Ganesan, Reston Association Board at-large director and treasurer, discussed the latest draft of the …
Taylor Morin takes this kickoff return 93 yards for a touchdown in the 4th quarter …
Dylan Winesett #49 pulls down Bo Giwa #6 in Westfield win over visiting Patriot.
Westfield QB Noah Kim #10 runs for positive yardage in game with Patriot
Eugene Asante powers his way up the field for Westfield. Asante would carry the ball …
Bizzet Woodley catches one of his 5 receptions. Woodley would score on one of his …
Brownies Jane Malloy, McKenzie Cory and Annabelle Wolff are helping Arden Vantil choose which cookie …
McKenzie Corry and Annabelle Wolff team up to pour cups of lemonade at 50 cents …
Keegan Davenport (left) and Maggie Newfield display the day’s proceeds from the Brownie Troop 4403 …
Four, five, six, Kat Fanelli, dance instructor and leader of the Lee Line Dancers, steps …
On Oct. 7, it's the Festival of Healing. 1-6 p.m. at Sun & Moon Yoga, …
On Friday, Oct. 20, Uprooting the Causes of Suffering is the topic, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at …
The Rev. Jo Belser of the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection addressed a Beauregard Design …
The annual process for building the city’s 10-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) or long-range budget …
The Andrew Adkins Neighborhood
Charles Houston Recreation Center.
Source: 2016 Economic Impact of Domestic Travel on Virginia and Localities, Virginia Tourism Corporation
Source: 2016 Economic Impact of Domestic Travel on Virginia and Localities, Virginia Tourism Corporation.
Concept rendering for redeveloped GenOn Power Plant property.
Cheryl Dickerson of Fairfax United Methodist Church carefully reads assembly line instructions Sept. 24 as …
Fairfax United Methodist Church members Carol Gaylor, left, and Charlotte Eddy, right, participate in “Outreach …
Charlie Cole keeps a flood bucket steady so Jim Conklin can add dishwashing liquid to …
Youth group volunteer Scott Tennent supervises teenagers of the Burke United Methodist Church youth group …
From left: Janelle Ziegler, Matt Slade, Maggy Francois, Emily Villalva, and Paul Wharton (back) in …
From left: MAC Employees Karlene Tornno and Erica Price gave a demo on how to …
Sarah Fraser (far left) holds a panel with Springfield Town Center’s digital influencers.
In rehearsal for Providence Players “Moon Over Buffalo,” from left, Robey Manno as Ethel and …
In rehearsal for Providence Players “Moon Over Buffalo,” Michael Donahue as George Hay and Maria …
Mezzo-soprano Katharine Goeldner (Delilah) and tenor Derek Taylor (Samson) in Virginia Opera production of “Samson …
Tenor Derek Taylor (Samson) and mezzo-soprano Katharine Goeldner (Delilah) in Virginia Opera production of “Samson …
“Madhaunter’s Madhouse Haunted Trail” begins with a preview opening on Sept. 29 at 9518 Workhouse …
The updated Fairfax City Council, (from left): Jon Stehle, Janice Miller, Jeff Greenfield, Jennifer Passey, …
City Clerk Melanie Crowder (on left) administers the oath of office to Jennifer Passey.
From left: Mayor David Meyer presents Dan Drummond with a photo of a bench that’ll …
The Fairfax City Council welcomed Jennifer Passey as its newest member Tuesday night and thanked …
Quadriga Celtica performs traditional Celtic music.
Brian Gaffney sings and plays ballads on his guitar.
From left: Corina Miller, 8, and sister Maria, 10, play Knot Dice, a Celtic game.
Performing as Celtic Duo are (from left) Sean Heely and Kevin Elam.
From left: are father and son, Jim and Seamus Wade, playing the uilleann pipe and …
Friday night’s sunset over downtown Fairfax.
A couple thousand people attended Rock the Block, Friday night, Sept. 22, in Old Town …
Artist Jen Nicholson leads a demonstration outside the Del Ray Artisans during last year’s Art …
The 42nd Del Ray Turkey Trot 5-miler will take place Nov. 23.
Immanuel-Church-On-the-Hill’s pumpkin patch is scheduled to open Oct. 1 and run through the end of …
Rock legends Joe Walsh, Gary Clark Jr., Zac Brown and Keith Urban appear at a …
VetsAid founder Joe Walsh, second from left, is joined on stage by Gary Clark Jr., …
Joe Walsh pays tribute to service members of the U.S. military during the Sept. 20 …
The Alexandria West Rotary Club held its inaugural Crabs-N-Suds fundraiser Sept. 16 at Hensley Park …
An antique steam engine that once served the Alexandria Fire Department was on display Sept. …
Yoga in Arlington
The land, which is owned by the town, is generally described as located between Station …
Raya Paskaleva and Miko Ghanem take advantage of the weather during the Saints Peter & …
Rex Reed and Gaines Hurdle enjoyed an amusing story.
Dennis Moore and his 8-month-old fox terrier were among the more than 70 guests at …
Kay Titus and her husband, Donald, took a few moments off from greeting her many …
Saints Peter & Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church is at 10620 River Road.
Denise Bolus and Mary Misleh show some of the pastries offered at Saints Peter & …
Alexis Odette El-Hage with Razzle Dazzle
Billy Matan, Billy Weller, Patrick Kappaz, Mac Marshall, and Owen Struziero.
Centreville's Jordan Wright #5 opened scoring for Centreville with this 44-yard touchdown run in the …
Femi Ajewole (left) and Soroush Sheshpari pull hard for team Bechtel from Reston.
From left: Mason Carter from Rockville, Samay Shikarpuri from Fairfax, and Alex Segovia from Herndon …
Accepting for Kofi Dennis was his daughter, Araba Dennis.
The widow of award-winner Mukit Hossain, Sabrina Hossain.
The T.C. Williams High School graduating class of 1967.
Rosslyn, site of the incoming Nestle headquarters.
Tom McEwan, 72, pictured at the Sept. 6 private event for Red Bull extreme sports, …
Rafa Ortiz, Jason Beaks, and Tom McEwan paddle down the Great Falls rapids Sept. 6 …
Rafa Ortiz, professional Red Bull kayaker, descends the Great Falls rapids Sept. 6 in a …
From left: Sabrina Moore of Clifton and her sister Tamara Moore of Greer, S.C., melt …
Ellis Paul in concert on Saturday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Jammin Java, 227 Maple …
Ben Paris of Herndon holds up the Fit Family Pledge his family is about to …
Herndon Parks & Recreation Department awarded Avalon Gallardo, 10, of Herndon a gold medal for …
Tessneem Balala, 4, and her mom, Duaa Elbarasse meet Gabe Segal, aka "Dr. Sugar” from …
Morgan Biear, 4, of Herndon, shows off the food selections she put on her paper …
Encompass Home Health members Kevin Foos, Nancy Holt, Helena Fadool, Carley Palmucci, Brittany Borgias, Iaeesha …
The largest fundraiser of the Alzheimer's Walk, Sherry Gryder, stands among the crowd, having raised …
Vicky Krause of Centerville displays a picture of her family members afflicted by Alzheimer's.
Jocelyn Herradura, a Sunrise Senior Living caregiver, stands in front of the sponsors for the …
Claudia Reyes, Reston resident and owner of Casero Bolivian Restaurant, puts empanadas in a warming …
Hermione Clarke, a Reston resident and Chinese Teacher and her daughter Ellen Clarke attended the …
Marcello Novo, an artist from Alexandria, was one of the newly sworn in American citizens …
From left: Marissa Thompson, administrative assistant with the Fairfax County Office of Elections, and Pat …
Chaela Phillips (right), Jordan Friend (left), Jenna Rossman and Jesse Bhamrah (back) in “Disgraced” at …
Bruce Ramo of Reclaim Reston addressed people at the forum: “Ask why zoning changes are …
A woman stood up and pressed Supervisor Catherine Hudgins to comment on whether she could …
Dennis Hays, president of the Reston Citizens Association, commandeered the microphone to speak to the …
Fairfax County Supervisor Cathy Hudgins, who represents the Hunter Mill District, raised her hand in …
Sarah, who operates a short-term rental with Airbnb in her home in the town of …
Tamra, a divorced woman who has children away attending college, operates a short-term rental with …
Nick Ploutis of Alexandria, who operates a short-term rental out of a single-family house in …
Patricia Phillips of Fairfax, who is a proponent of short-term rentals, participates in a “dot …
Participants in the Connelly School of the Holy Child Tiger Trot 5K run/walk warm up …
Middle school teachers to beat: Ashley Lowry, Claire Drummond, and Lindsay Davis.
Max Neymar, Maria Velasco, Phil Braeh, Alanka Collazo, Claire Becker, Abigale Maloney, Luccia Aguiar, MK …
James Gangi #27 blocks for Centreville teammate Bassie Kanu #24 who carries the ball for …
Keenan Anunay #13 runs with the ball after one of his four receptions.
After kicking off the Plane Pull by pulling first, members of team Special Olympics Virginia …
David Egan from Vienna with his mom Kathleen Egan on the runway. David Egan is …
Plane Pull founder Joe Hurtuk started the event in 1992 and returned this year to …
Chris Gray leads the Chesapeake Sheriff’s Office team to an 11th straight win by pulling …
Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department participate in the annual plane pull.
Stephanie Huntsman and Brooke Van Paris share a Harry Potter moment behind the scenes at …
Competitors from Season 5 pause to strike a Stone Cold pose (from left): Stephanie Huntsman, …
Stephanie Huntsman crosses the finish line at the 2016 Obstacle Course Racing World Championships at …
Award-winner Diana Katz.
PFC Robel Tessema (left) receives his Officer of the Month certificate from the Sully District …
Participating in Ono Brewing Co.’s ribbon-cutting are (from left) Barry Biggar; Kathy Smith; Cyndi, Alani, …
From left are Kathy Smith and Sharon Bulova with Halia, Alani, Cyndi and Scott Hoffman …
Scott and Cyndi Hoffman and daughters (from left) Halia and Alani inside the production area …
Judy Aw of Falls Church
Sandra Hammersley of Manassas
Gerard de la Cruz of Arlington
Dennis Clague of Arlington
Actors rehearse for "The Judicial Murder of Mrs. Surratt" at Aldersgate Church Community Theater. From …
Amanda Phillips, director of Site Interpretation and Partnerships, talks at Arcadia Farms in Mount Vernon.
Visitors tour the grounds of Woodlawn Mansion, which was part of George Washington's Mount Vernon …
Visitors tour the grounds of the Pope-Leighey House, which was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright …
Ladama Project em Recife - Retratos
Tori Andrea-Babington, an immigration lawyer with Just Neighbors, says USCIS is processing about half of …
Erin McKenney, executive director of Just Neighbors, says, since 2012, there have been around 2,000 …
A DACA applicant begins the process of a two-year renewal of her DACA status on …
Just Neighbors Ministry held its last DACA Clinic at the Annandale United Methodist Church on …
Alte Kumpel is comprised of local musicians.
In the 1960’s, the W&OD railroad still had a few at-grade crossings like this one …
The railroad station in Vienna was a center of activity at one time.
One of the few remaining lapel pins on Barbara Hildreth’s shirt.
After the slideshow, W&OD historian Paul McCray talks with Michelle Scott, Executive Director Shepherd's Center …
From left: former pastor Rev. Wes Arthur, current pastor Rev. Eric Song, and former pastors …
Rev. Wes Arthur, who was the first pastor from 1971-1978, was present at Church of …
Parishioners worship at Church of the Good Shepherd United Methodist on Sunday, Sept. 24 to …
Don Brazelton, a financial professional and fitness instructor was wearing a superman suit and holding …
Racers prepare to begin the 14th annual Super H 5K race Sunday morning, Sept. 24 …
Pete Brown of Alexandria and Ryan Brown, a disabled patent examiner from Alexandria, who was …
Virginia Sen. Barbara Favola (D-31) told the crowd that they had been “very proactive” in …
Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust opened the meeting and promised his constituents that he would …
April Georgelas, who lives west of the Capital Beltway (I-495), insists that VDOT’s decision to …
Master Police Officer John Alford, who works for the Fairfax County Police Department’s McLean District …
Sally Horn, a board member of the McLean Citizens Association, advocated for extending the 495 …
Capt. John Trace of the Fairfax County Police Department’s McLean District Station addressed the crowd …
John Ulfelder, Dranesville District Fairfax County Planning Commissioner and former senior vice president and partner …
Peggy Woods and Peggy Keller, of Great Falls, offer some of their tasty sugar cookies …
Don Joiner, a retired Air Force Vet, standing with some of his merchandise for sale.
Coty Dickson, based out of Artists on the Green, displays some of her oil canvases.
Bill Wright, a retired real estate agent, displays some of his authentic jams.
A nail technician removes a warm paraffin wax and hot towel wrap from a customer’s …
Fadiah Khan, 29, of Great Falls made her fourth trip to the spa and brought …
A nail technician inspects the polish she just applied to a customer’s fingernails. Her and …
Nomin Bold, 27, helps a customer select a nail polish at her spa on Sept. …
From left: Pat Blood, quilter, Carole Nicholas, Oakton resident and quilter, Marge Hughes, Great Falls …
Inside of Jinny Beyer’s Studio in Great Falls where volunteers are making quilts for donation …
From left: Jinny Beyer, owner of Jinny Beyer Studios, and Marge Hughes, Great Falls resident …
Senior Class members ride in Centreville High’s homecoming parade last Friday.
At the end of Tuesday’s debate Gillespie and Northam share a handshake. The debate was …
Virginia gubernatorial candidates, Republican Ed Gillespie and Democrat Ralph Northam, debate Tuesday evening, Sept.19, at …
Athletes at the 2017 Erg Sprints
Glow Run benefit Saturday, Sept. 23 in Reston
WASHINGTON , DC - SEPTEMBER 19: Gubernatorial debate between Ed Gillespie and Lt. Gov. Ralph …
Rebuilding Together Executive Director Katharine Dixon points to a rendering of the new Teen Center …
The entryway to the new Teen Center at Charles Houston Rec Center gets a fresh …
Fannie Mae and Balfour Beatty volunteers join Rebuilding Together Alexandria Sept. 14 in building a …
Glow Fun Run in Reston this Saturday, Sept. 23
Citywide, since the 1980s, public housing once located almost exclusively in Old Town and Cameron …
An interior of the newly-renovated Community Lodgings property in Alexandria’s Del Ray neighborhood now has …
At the Sept. 19 ribbon-cutting were (from left): Jack Gallagher, Richmond American Homes; Chip Devine, …
Entrance to the new West End school
The West End school interior spaces will be converted into classrooms.
The interior lobby of the new West End school with plans for the building’s redesign.
From left: Assistant Principal Mojisola Adejumo, Principal Chris Phillips, Assistant Principal Veronica Del Bagno
Jefferson-Houston
Fairfax resident Christie Johnson is knee-deep in flood buckets and up to her ears in …
Bob Westin, left, showing off his one-man instrument.
Organizers take a break from cooking bratwurst on the grill.
Bob Westin explains the one-man instrument he plays.
Lolita Mancheno-Smoak campaigns for votes at the Burke farmer’s market.
The 42nd House District stretches from West Springfield into Colchester toward Fort Belvoir and into …
The Rupert family of Springfield today: (from left) dad Matt, son Shai, daughter Remi, and …
From left: Chris Bruno, David Meyer, Bill and Susie Hamrock, and Billy Reilly, whose Shamrock …
Former Washington Redskins great, Rick “Doc” Walker, entertains the crowd on Hamrock’s porch.
Chef/owner Bill Hamrock with the buffet meal at the restaurant’s grand opening.
The ribbon-cutting with (from left) City Councilmen Jon Stehle, Michael DeMarco, Jeff Greenfield and Dan …
The Providence, a 110-foot Class A tall ship, is a 12-gun, full scale replica of …
Master Shipwright Leon Poindexter, right, adjusts a display of the tall ship Providence prior to …
Former Secretary of the Navy and Virginia Sen. John Warner, center, looks over information on …
A-maize-ing
Sign in front of Old Angler's Inn solicits support for the proposed Country Inn on …
Chantilly Seniors (from left) Megan Knight, Meredith Gramstad, Savannah Pettigrew, and Rachel Edwards show their …
Chantilly RB Pierre Johnson #28 tries to break free from the West Potomac defenders.
Kathleen Lynch is recognized at halftime by Corey Bowerman, director of Student Services, for her …
West Potomac QB Tanner Jones #7 is sacked by Chantilly DL Raymond Schircliff #91.
Westfield's defense shut out the Stonewall Jackson offense in its 21-0 win on Sept. 15.
Gavin Kiley caught three passes for 67 yards and a touchdown in Westfield’s win over …
Medal winners in the 50 yard backstroke in the 85-89 age group — from left: …
Swimmers take their starting positions on the blocks for the second heat of the 100 …
Thomas Godwin from McLean medaled in three events in the 65-69 age group: gold in …
John Dineen from Springfield swims his way to a gold medal in the 50 yard …
Joanne Shabelski from Alexandria waits for start of the 50 yard breaststroke in the 55-59 …
Betsy Boswell from Vienna competes in the 100 yard breaststroke. She won a gold medal …
Clarence John Wells-Martin from Herndon competes in the softball hit event in the 70-74 age …
Doug Hastings from Alexandria hit the softball 189 feet to earn a silver medal in …
Lori Grimm from Arlington outthrew her competition in the 60-64 age group with a distance …
Barry Shelkin from Alexandria, with his son Paul Shelkin standing by his side, throws the …
Leonard Kalkwarf from Springfield throws a Frisbee in the 85-89 age group. He won a …
Desiree Dodson
The Williamsburg Middle School field.
Annually increasing participation in youth sports.
Opposition to Williamsburg lights attended the County Board meeting dressed in green.
Musical Group Quetzal.
The Herndon Town Council proclaimed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month, which …
The Herndon Town Council proclaimed Sept. 15 as POW/MIA Recognition Day, which honors the commitment …
Andrew Kelley, co-founder of the Aslin Brewery Company, testified in favor of allowing his company …
Noah Kim drops back to pass. Kim threw 3 TD's in his team’s 21-0 win …
Eugene Asante #8 averaged over 5 yards a carry on 20 carries against Stonewall Jackson.
Lisa Ninomiya from Vienna throws the mini javelin in the 55-59 age group.
Herb Levitan from Arlington launches the mini javelin in the 75-79 age group.
Maureen Pan from Alexandria warms up before completion begins in the discus in the 50-54 …
Alease Brooks from Arlington competes in the discus in the 80-84 age group.
Thomas Sullivan from Oakton prepares to throw the shot in the 70-74 age group.
Doug Hastings from Alexandria lunges forward with raised arms in the standing long jump in …
The class of 2020 float.
The Class of 2019’s tropical float.
The Class of 2021 float. The parade theme was “A Night in the Islands.”
Centreville Elementary teacher AmyBeth Roy with the school’s mascot.
Wildcat Dance Team members
Marilyn Thomson, a recent graduate (Class of 2016) of the Master Gardeners, has completed her …
Aysha Ahmed gets her arm decorated by Master Gardener Becky Halbe.
Patrick Weathers has a close encounter with the turtle as Barbara Foley, Gulf Branch Naturalist, …
The view from atop one of Cox Farms’ giant slides.
Cox Farms employee Greg Shelters talks to a newborn piglet.
This boy is about to jump into some bales of hay at Cox Farms.
More than 300 runners and walkers will participate in this year’s Tiger Trot.
The store is still open for business, and still selling its wares at discounts, until …
The walls of Casual Adventure: Customers who have climbed Old Rag … or Mount Everest …
It’s all about family for Casual Adventure. One of the hidden gems of the family-oriented …
“Up here on this shelf is Grandfather Sid’s U.S. Air Force hat and his photo,” …
Eric Stern holding up the Springsteen record he and his father liked to listen to …
Lasheall Washington inspects the back of her feather cut. She says she just tells Ms. …
Lori Knoernschild has come in for her regular cut and color. She says she has …
Ms. Rubie, owner/hairstylist at Hair Nirvana mobile hair salon on wheels with her assistant, Alycia …
Fort Hunt Elementary School students participate in last weekend’s Back to School Picnic and Bike …
Caolaidhe Davis, Meghan Davis, Jerry del Rosso and Patty Dougherty — the 19th Street Band.
Ben Helwig, Kevin Brandt, and Jeri DeYoung
Anne Bolen, Eva and Geoff Suiter
Amy Swain, Frances Manderscheid, and Bert Swain
Mike Mitchell, chairman, C&O Canal Trust; Robin Zanotti, president, C&O Canal Trust; and Kevin Brandt, …
June Chaudet
Hailey Carino
Dave Goldman and Robert Meltz
Denise Bolus holds a tray of freshly baked pastries. ”I enjoy seeing repeat customers. This …
Mary Misleh holds a tray of birds nest pastries just out of the oven. Saints …
Caroline Penalva, a scientist, and Jessica Barker, a veterinarian, both from D.C., attended the 8K …
Abigail Lockhart, an art student at Shepherd University, draws a chalk mural in a professional …
Anne Delaney, Executive Director of Public Art Reston, showcases one of the registration bags for …
Teresa Decarmen, Web and Graphic Artist at Reston Community Center, and Bebe Nguyen, Director of …
Artist Phil Erickson, a former Reston resident, observes his semi-completed mural at ChalkFest Saturday in …
Tim Susco’s parents, Nancy and Tom Susco at The 8K Race and 2K Walk and …
The 8K Race and 2K Walk and Fun run Saturday in Tim Susco’s memory at …
From left: Joel Susco, Tim’s uncle; Agnes Susco, Tim’s grandmother; and Barbara Susco, grand-aunt were …
A positive classroom atmosphere is an important factor in student learning, says Pamela Garner, Ph.D. …
The Nauck Civic Association is selling raffle tickets to support three $500 scholarship awards to …
A young volunteer helps man the Nauck Civic Association food truck where they offer free …
Sumayya Iracks traces Elmer's glue on a picture of a cinnamon stick. She sprinkles it …
Ed Whitehead is barbecuing "about 20 racks of ribs" at the 2017 Nauck Civic and …
Don Tanner of Ashburn
Charles Toftoy of Arlington
Cindy Hook of Annandale
Lizzet MacDonald of Falls Church
Leela Ayyar is a senior at Oakton High School. Her chemistry teacher Susan Bingham, Science …
Premier shoppers and members of the Friends of the Oakton Library browse the selection at …
Barbra Hippe, Oakton resident and President of the Friends of Oakton Library, and Tooley Milstead, …
Leela Ayyar (left) wrote "Elara, STEM Girl" when her younger sister, Meera (right) sought her …
Recently, Leela Ayyar conducted focus groups at FCPS STEM Camp and Tech Adventure Camp to …
"Elara, STEM Girl" is a children's book written by Oakton High School senior, Leela Ayyar. …
Pat Wirth, pictured with Glen Sjoblom and Doug Cobb of the Great Falls Historical Society.
Pat Wirth, the Executive Director of the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association, speaks at the …
The rendering shows that there are three opportunities for businesses to advertise on the new …
Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Club Member Judie Keithley helped President Missy Perkins pull the …
Great Falls Friends and Neighbors Club President Missy Perkins speaks to the membership during the …
NVCC Student Lun Lungsway, a 2017 general scholarship recipient, chats with Wanda Miller, a GFFN …
For the 2017-18 academic year, the GFFN Scholarship Fund, Inc. awarded six scholarships for a …
Bill Grella celebrates his 600th visit on Saturday.
Many ITFDC Early Childcare Educators come from the same home country and are reunited through …
The ITFDC management team with Phyllis Cassell, founder of ITFDC, Event planner Malia Anderson, Lisa …
Freida Steele, who spoke at the luncheon, is pictured with another ITFDC provider/friend.
Herb Levitan of Arlington.
Lynn Thompson of Fairfax.
Andy Showers of Burke.
Nicholas Garito of Fairfax.
Sonny Caputo of Springfield in first competition.
Henry Coletto, Oakton, the oldest bocce competitor, waiting for his game.
Carter Dudley Flemming
From left: Breanne Driscoll, outreach manager, Rebuilding Together Alexandria, and Ellyn Kirtley, Meals on Wheels …
State Sen. Scott Surovell presented a commending resolution to Anne Andrews at a recent meeting …
The Microunit parklet was a miniature apartment set up by the city housing department to …
Old Town resident Meg Ziemann looks at the Bug B&B with Karin Reber of Campbell …
Laura Shawb, left, and Karin Reber in their Campbell & Ferrara parklet that stresses greenspace.
Jane Franklin Dance is having dance events on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 9:30, 11 a.m. …
Starting Thursday, Sept. 21, the Fall Bonfire Concerts are 6-8 p.m. at Gateway Park, 1300 …
Volunteers at the PRS CrisisLink call center.
Rick Davis, Dean, College of Visual and Performing Arts, George Mason University.
This Mayan dancer is dressed as an eagle.
One of the dancers portrayed an angry, snarling animal.
Maria Castillo explains the dance group’s background and purpose.
During this dance, people littered, but the boy in the white shirt picked it all …
Juanita Cabrera Lopez, executive director of the International Mayan League.
The Piscataway Singers perform Guatemala’s national anthem.
The 86th House District stretches from Chantilly through Oak Hill into Herndon and Sterling. (map …
Speaker Florence King
The Gum Springs Community Center was the site for the anniversary celebration of the Saunders …
A main theme emerging from the task force is the potential to save money through …
An ad hoc joint city-school task force collected notes from a first dry run through …
Vice Mayor Justin Wilson joins Environmental Policy Commission (EPC) members, city staff and others at …
Grassroots Alexandria representative Jonathan Krall said the protests at King and Patrick Streets would continue …
Protests organized by Grassroots Alexandria and attended by many different groups of activists are taking …
Special advisor to the President Ivanka Trump, center, gives a thumbs up after participating in …
Together, the Eco-City Charter and Environmental Action Plan intend to form the center of the …
Reenactor Chuck Aldrich playing colonial Alexandrian Richard Conway.
Samuel Tucker Elementary students sing about the U.S. Constitution.
ACPS elementary school students listen to proclamation commemorating Constitution Week.
The 9/11 memorial ceremony outside of City Hall.
Urban search and rescue crews nationwide rest in a hangar in the heart of Georgia …
An amphibious military utility vehicle called the John Deere Gator helps the Virginia Task Force …
A canine specialist from the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue team in Chantilly walks …
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Capt. Matthew C. Burns, left, stuffs another bill into his …
Kelli O’Hara, headliner at “ARTS by George!’ gala benefit.
The St. James, a new brand in sports, wellness and active entertainment, will open the …
The Puller VCC will have 128 all-private rooms, which will be organized into eight 16-room …
The Puller VCC is a single-level facility with a “half story” above to let lots …
(From left) Jennifer Passey celebrates with School Board member Mitch Sutterfield and his wife Carolyn.
Jennifer and Mike Passey
(Back row, from left) are Mayor David Meyer, Commissioner of the Revenue Page Johnson, City …
Team photo of the members of NOVA Wrestling Club, along with Club President Tanner Sewell …
Retired Air Force Col. Mike Mixon recounts his experience working at the Pentagon on 9-11.
World War II veteran Warden Foley listens to remarks at the 9-11 remembrance ceremony at …
Panos Voulgaris – Episcopal
Bernard Joseph – SSSA
Kevin Barger – Bishop Ireton
James Longerbeam – TC Williams
Costume Drawing, Tuesday, Sept. 19. Look in the calendar for more.
River Falls pool closed its season with an annual dog swim on Sunday, Sept. 10.
River Falls pool closed its season with an annual dog swim on Sunday, Sept. 10. …
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Addie’s Restaurant is located at 12435 Park Potomac Ave.
Inside Addie’s Restaurant
A photo of Addie Black, the owner’s grandmother, displaying her “catch of the day” while …
From left are Karyn Simon, Lisa Raker, Amy Gleklen and Rhonda Kaufman.
Charles Bowman celebrating post-run.
Weirditude, a group of friends running together.
Joe Rockhill cheers on runners and waits to see his daughter at the finish line.
Former Gov. Jim Gilmore speaking at the Memorial 5k.
Officer Jennifer Levy sang the national anthem. Standing to her left is Officer Jake Kirby, …
Lieutenant Laureano, Officer Vincent Ruggero of the ACPD, and Captain Ben O'Bryant, of the ACPD, …
Dominique Pardaans and her mother, Dutch official Saskia Pardaans, came to the ceremony to honor …
U.S. Rep. Don Beyer, County Manager Mark Schwartz, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, and Del. Rip …
Terrorism is never very far from people’s thoughts since 9/11. ACPD Officer Ryan Williams and …
Nikki Ferraro
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Capt. Matthew C. Burns adds another bill to his boot …
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Master Technician Johnathan Macquilliam and Capt. Matthew C. Burns hold …
Alease Brooks from Arlington competed in the 800 meter walk in the 80-85 age group. …
John Heather (left) from Falls Church and Mark Matsko from Arlington show off their medals …
Lisa Bridges (left) from McLean and Sheila Laszlo from Ashburn both won gold medals in …
J. J. Smith from Alexandria, wearing bib #510, won the 60 meter dash for the …
Mark Matsko from Arlington hits a forehand during the 50-59 age group finals match. Matsko …
Lisa Bridges from McLean hits a forehand during her match. Bridges won gold in the …
Clarence John L. Wells-Martin from Herndon received a gold medal for placing first in the …
This is the plaque to be installed at the Churchill High School baseball field in …
Paul Cachion from Arlington sprints to the finish of the 1600 meter run. He placed …
Debbi Miller, Ms. Virginia Senior America, from Fairfax, competed in the 3 mile walk. She …
Laurence Cohen, Executive Chef, Cooper's Hawk
Cooper’s Hawk beckons to local wine lovers who seek quality wines: ultimately the menu items …
As John Kolb (left) explains the unique ways his dad Eugene, the original owner of …
John Kolb holds a copy of the original canceled check his father wrote for $2,550 …
Scott Tilton of Herndon demonstrates how to read the 'fuel gauge' in a Trabant, an …
Chantilly-based multimedia artist Lorrie Herman paints an oil painting of Signe and Paul Friedrichs’ backyard …
Susan Green of Herndon peeks through Carol Hadlock’s butterfly terrarium to see five monarch butterflies …
Carol Hadlock, president of the Friends of Runnymede Park, shows visitors how to find caterpillars …
Steven Humes (left) and partner Craig Villalobos (right) have taken 12 years to cultivate their …
From left to right: Cindy Roeder, director of the Herndon Parks and Recreation Department; John …
Herndon Youth Soccer President Dave Bekenstein addressed the crowd during the ribbon cutting for the …
Sofia Pakhomkina, 11, of the town of Herndon drives the ball to score the final …
Former Reston Association At-Large Board Director Ray Wedell
Young equestrian, Jenna Zimmerman, of Great Falls — a rising senior at Langley High School …
Andy Wilson, president of the Friends of the Great Falls Freedom Memorial, lights six candles …
James Roberts of Great Falls, president of the American Studies Center, founder of the American …
A Marine Corps Color Guard from Navy Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., carried the …
Ami Aronson
Presley Egbers drops back to pass. Egbers completed 7 of 11 passes for 71 yards …
Centreville Head Coach Chris Haddock looks back to his team’s bench in 31-27 win over …
Bassie Kanu #24 carries the ball for Centreville. Kanu carried the ball 25 for 150 …
Alexandria Community Rowing Women’s Competitive Sweep Team members at Melton Lake, Oakridge, Tenn.
A Marine Corps ROTC Unit calls out cadence during the 9/11 Heroes Run.
Runners participate in the 9/11 Heroes 5K Run for the Travis Manion Foundation.
Danielle Romanetti
Cinderella played by Anna Maria Shockey
Cinderella (Anna Maria Shockey), the Stepsisters (Julie Britt and Elizabeth Colandene), and Stepmother (Jackie Salvador) …
Arlington residents address the county Planning Commission regarding the Williamsburg playing field lights.
Karan Saini with Cherry Saini, of Springfield, were glad to be able to introduce the …
Jerome Doe and Austin Hicks were enjoying the festival: their favorite band was the Soul …
Megan and Marina Tarantino, 12-year-old twins who go to Williamsburg Middle School, and play the …
South County WR Seth Dunn #81 runs for positive yardage after a reception.
Jordan Wright #5 secures the ball as he is pursued by South County defenders.
South County QB Michael Tull hands the ball off to RB Joseph Sheffield.
Dillon Spalding #9 runs in for one of his two touchdowns against Centreville.
Westbound Route 29 traffic approaching Stringfellow Road heads home to Centreville in early evening. Having …
Vehicles head slowly south on the two-lane section of Route 28 in Centreville during the …
The band played on as everyone danced.
Andrea Cate hangs two new mezuzah’s on the synagogue door. One was lower for the …
The chuppah with the scrolls at Congregation Adat Reyim.
Andrea Cate, the chairperson of the rejuvenation committee.
The Nen Daiko Taiko Drummers took to the stage on Saturday.
With these rubber band guns, ”you’ll shoot your eye out, kid.”
Emma Ratama, 5, of Burke goes for the facepaint appeal.
Sometimes the slide gets out of control, but Caroline Black of Burke managed to straighten …
The Tooth Fairy, aka Vanessa Hindle, a junior at Lee High School, looks around for …
Flipping burgers, Ralph Menzel and Clyde Findley of the Rotary Club, have things in control.
Patricia Kratzer stars as Daisy and Kevin Sockwell stars as Hoke in LTA's production of …
The café on the first floor provides a meeting place for students as do the …
The building includes labs and studios.
An outdoor patio is located on the top of the building.
Student representatives from each grade (K-12) launched the new learning center at a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Teresa Castracane and Luis Alberto Gonzalez in "Jesus Hopped the 'A' Train" at 1st Stage. …
Five judges concentrate on the nuances of form and difficulty and flash up score cards …
Duane Clayton-Cox, Fairfax, said he will perform a front dive with a double twist somersault. …
Mandy Whalen, Falls Church, performed her first dive at 75-years old. Now she is 77 …
Samur Salmon, Vienna, says he practices all year for these diving events. He says his …
Kim Alderman, Arlington, started competing in the NVSO 8 years ago. He had competed in …
Carol Mackela, Arlington, stacks up top points to win a gold medal in the NOVA …
NOVA diving contestants gather on the diving board to show off their medals at the …
Last year’s event raised $106K.
McLean Citizens Association Transportation Committee Chair David Wuehrmann updates the board about the American Legion …
Rex Harris, a Native American flint knapper of Saponi, Nansemond and Cherokee heritage, shapes a …
Elissa Sarapu, 6, of Vienna attempts to drill a hole in a rock with a …
Traditional dancer Jerry Fortune leads festival goers in a “Snake” dance.
Skylar Tilley, a jingle dress dancer, dances to a “Healing” song. The 365 cones on …
Contemporary grass dancer Jacob Fortune performs a “Grass” dance during the powwow.
Vienna Mayor Laurie DiRocco reads a proclamation.
Mike Casey
Marcus Simon
The 53rd House District stretches from Merrifield in the west to Falls Church in the …
Del. Mark Keam (D-35) and Jerry Driscoll with another member of the legion discuss the …
A Legionnaire and the keynote speaker — Vienna resident Jerry Driscoll — salute the flag …
The 86th House District stretches from Chantilly through Oak Hill into Herndon and Sterling.
Linda Schulz
Jennifer Boysko
Dark colors, such as those in this room by Susan Nelson of Home on Cameron, …
This Fairfax kitchen was enlarged to create a space for entertaining for a family of …
The 2017 DC Design House, located in Potomac, Md., will be open to the public …
Barn décor has a flavor of its own.
Horses and barns require lots of space, and in Fairfax County, space is a rare …
The barn at Mason Neck has “rustic,” written all over it.
Katie Platt, of Old Town, Alexandria, with her horse Lexie at the stables along Gunston …
Logan was one horse that moved from the Woodlawn Stables to the stables along Gunston …
Katie Platt, of Old Town, Alexandria, with her horse Lexie.
Senior Living Special Focus Publishing October 4, 2017
Local donations will be trucked to the KW Cares Command Center in Houston.
T.C. Williams’ band plays in front of the school as the first day kicks off.
Maury Principal Victor Powell
Maury faculty and staff after the first day of school.
Sgt. Curtis King, murdered in 1994
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Capt. Matthew C. Burns chats briefly with motorcycle enthusiasts while …
A funeral is on a corner module built by Jim Matthews.
This realistic bridge crosses a river.
Nick Craven modeled his module after his hometown in Pennsylvania.
Andrew Blacker, 4, and Luke Frogale, 5, enjoy the trains as Pam Frogale looks on …
Colorful vehicles of all types lined University Drive.
Visiting from Kaneohe, Hawaii, Ernie Chang inspects a 1957 Chevy Bel Air.
Nancy Schneider looks at a 1946 Plymouth Business Coupe.
More than 6,000 people filled University Drive for the car show.
Oliver Rodriguez, 4, “drives” a replica of his dad’s 1970 Sportster.
From left: City Council members Michael DeMarco and Janice Miller, Mayor David Meyer, Councilman Jeff …
Alexandria Seaport Foundation volunteers Rob Dutton and Kevin Holland examine the rigging on tall ship …
Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Nate Howard conducts a tour aboard the deck of Eagle Sept. …
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Eagle moors at Point Lumley Park in Old Town Sept. …
Anna Maria Shockey stars in Cinderella, The New Musical, Sept. 22-Oct. 1 at the Lee …
Swan Lake Ballet, Thursday, Oct. 5 7:30 p.m. at the Rachel M.Schlesinger Concert Hall, 4915 …
Books, commemorative programs and musical scores are displayed on the coffee table in the reception …
Neeta Helms, founder and president of Classical Movements, with Johan van Zyl, co-owner, husband and …
Carderock Springs Elementary School teachers Lauren Day and Juliet McDonald with students Levi and Asher …
WWII Veteran Opal cheered on by MAD Dance.
Nalini Lamba-Nieves and artist Jessie Dearo
Free dance lessons were offered during the Labor Day events at Glen Echo Park.
Artist Jasmin Smith displays her work during the art shows throughout Labor Day weekend at …
The Carderock Springs Elementary school mascot welcomes students on the first day of school, Tuesday, …
Potomac artist Nimi Trehan studies poetry before taking part in an interactive reading Sept. 9. …
Father Bill Byrne in Seattle
Ella and Edmund Tetteh at Universal Orlando
Westfield QB Noah Kim #10 surveys the backfield prior to handing the ball off.
The popcorn distribution volunteers.
Paul Anthony "Tony" Basham
Tony Wagner (left) and Michelle Wagner.
BrickHaus, the new American-style beer garden on Columbia Pike.
MAD Dance ready to greet veterans at National Airport.
Churchill Road second graders Fernando Elg-Guitierrez, Will Krokowski, Steven Brannon, Alyson Lee, Alex Clarke, and …
From left: U.S. Rep. Barbara Comstock (R-10); Ash Youssef, church member; Muhammad Akbar; and Ed …
From left: Donna Carlson, baker and cashier; Sonia McCormick, publicity chair; Joellen Quint, head kitchen …
Pastries made by women of Holy Transfiguration Church for 27th annual Middle Eastern Food Festival …
Father Joseph Francavilla, pastor at Holy Transfiguration for 45 years poses for a picture at …
Tiffany Conroy
The Herndon Labor Day Festival necessitated a large support team- 60 volunteers from The Herndon …
Charles H. Harbaugh, IV, Mayor of Middletown receives his craft beer sample from Gerri Ludwig, …
The Janglebachs from Laurel, Md. played the music of the Woodstock generation at the Herndon …
A butterfly lands on a milkweed plant sown at the Butterfly WayStation Runnymede Park, 195 …
John Lee of Washington, D.C., plays the electric guitar at the Lake Anne Brew House. …
Mykle Lyons of Reston plays a double bass at the Lake Anne Brew House. He …
Marilee Hall, Marthann and Grant Lebar, and Leila Hall
Carderock Springs Elementary School Principal Jae Lee with student Alex Polishchuk.
Kindergartener Asher Zeitlin and teacher Juliet McDonald
Shawna Caspi in concert Sunday, Sept. 17 at 7 p.m. at Focus Bethesda at Positano’s …
Noah Kim #10 drops back to pass in game with South County. Kim completed 9 …
South County QB Michael Tull #17 runs for positive yardage in game with Westfield. Tull …
Westfield's Eric Schweiger #44 blocked this South County punt and teammate Joe Clancy returned it …
Dillon Spalding #9 scored 4 TD's, two rushing and 2 receiving, in a 28-27 loss …
Westfield's Eugene Asante #8 follows a blocker . Asante would run for 99 yards and …
The Fairfax County Brewfest will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, from noon to 6 p.m. …
On Tuesday, Sept. 12 Youth Choral Auditions, 5-7:30 p.m. at Centreville Presbyterian Church, 15450 Lee …
Among the most nutritious and readily available produce at the Bethesda Farmers Market are cabbage, …
The school bus driver on route 607 opens the door, hops out of the bus …
Meghan Reed, fifth grade teacher, points out the new flexible seating in her room. There …
Second grade teacher Shannon Smith says she has taught everywhere from Florida to Michigan to …
First grade teacher Lauren Lachewitz uses a glue gun to finish a sign for the …
Principal Harold Pellegreen, in his fourth year at Taylor Elementary, says the first day for …
Children skip down the sidewalk, buses roll up and let off their passengers laden with …
Charles Toftoy sits with his turbo-jav, a shorter and lighter version of the long javelin, …
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Every Tuesday, from Sept. 19-Oct. 17, it’s Yoga in the Park from 6-7:30 p.m. at …
Xenia Rubinos to perform at Jazz Fest, Saturday, Sept. 9, 1-7 p.m. at Gateway Park, …
Chris Davis is the senior pastor of Groveton Baptist Church in Alexandria. Chris and Rachael …
The smiles of students at Fort Hunt Elementary School are framed on the first day …
From left are Sammy Nelson from Orchestra, Cassie Burdick from Chorus, Micah Moore from Band, …
