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Noah Kim #10 looks to elude the rush of a South County defender
Tyler Johnson # 25 carries the ball for South County
Matthew Dzierski #8 is surrounded by Westfield defense Taylor Morin #2, Saadiq Hinton #3, .Tahj …
Bizzet Woodley #17 avoids being brought down by a South County defender
Riley Nugent #6 scored Westfields first points against South County with a 22 yard field …
Dawn redwood Aug. 21-24 going, going, gone.
The Alcove, a pop-up store and community center.
The cast of “The Painted Rocks at Revolver Creek.”
The 41st annual Burke Centre Festival will have about 150 booths, including 20 food vendors.
Writers from the Chesapeake Chapter of the Sisters in Crime (from left): Josh Pachter, Cathy …
Connor Whalen and his Scoutmaster Kevin Gaughan in front of the greenhouse at Centreville High …
Connor Whalen’s Eagle Scout Project volunteers included (from left): Phillip Schneider, Kevin Whalen, Matt Whalen, …
Charles “Chip” Deliee
Steffanie Leigh (Clara) and Claybourne Elder (Giorgio) star in “Passion” at Signature Theatre.
Mesrake Tsehay Kidus Teklehaymanot, a congregation in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo tradition of Christianity, celebrates …
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Music Director James Ross.
The annual Scottish Walk Parade is one of Alexandria’s signature events and attracts tens of …
The Alexandria Singers, a pops chorus, will hold open auditions for new members on Sept. …
The Holiday Boat Parade is part of the Scottish Walk Weekend of events and features …
The fireworks finale of First Night Alexandria lights up the sky over the Potomac River …
The George Washington Birthday Parade celebrates the birthday of the nation’s first president with the …
Del Ray’s Art on the Avenue is just one of many citywide events sponsored by …
World War II veteran Col. Kim Ching, left, congratulates Sergeant Norman Thompson on being recognized …
The Kiwanis Club of Alexandria is one of many service organizations that serve the community.
The entryway to the new Teen Center at Charles Houston Rec Center gets a fresh …
Holy Cow, Del Ray’s Gourmet Burger Joint, celebrated the donation of more than 400,000 quarters …
Gathering for Spring2ACTion, Alexandria’s Giving Day, at City Hall.
Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck (third from right) with his staff outside the Mount …
Chef-owner Caroline Ross with bartender Kathy Coombs in the dining room of the River Bend …
Caroline and Bill Ross will celebrate in October their fifth anniversary managing River Bend Bistro …
Five-year-old Joseph Harding poses for dad, Matthew, on his first day of kindergarten.
The whole McDaniel family makes the trek for the first day of school.
Patrols Alexandra Stephens and Hartley Hayden put the flag at half-mast in honor of fellow …
Ten years from now, Richmond Highway will be transformed.
The chamber welcomes four new members at the August Business Breakfast, from left, Sonja Caison, …
Chamber members network at Burtons Grill, from left, Scott Stroh III, Gunston Hall; Stan Koussis, …
Marion Moon
West Springfield teachers monitor as students file in on the first day of school.
Sydney Anderson and Sam McQuiston waiting for the doors to open.
A member of Ireton’s Girls Who Code club teaches about programming at Hack BI, a …
Buses pull up at West Springfield High School for the first day of school.
High school students participate at Hack BI, a computer programming competition hosted at Ireton in …
Dr. Thomas Curry, Head of School, Bishop Ireton Catholic High School.
Veteran's Bridge Walk goes on as planned for 18th year.
Elected officials Senator George Barker, Supervisor Jeff McKay, Chairman Sharon Bulova and Delegate Vivian Watts …
Eloy Vidal, Scout Troop 856, carries the flag across Veteran's Bridge.
Proceeds from the Alexandria Irish Festival, including this year’s auction items, will go to support …
President Ronald Reagan, seated at right, made a surprise visit to Pat Troy’s Ireland’s Own …
Pat Troy, a founder of the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
The Cabot Cheese Van
Cassie Sutton, talking cheese, community and volunteerism in Kingstowne.
Public officials celebrate Dominion Energy’s donation of air conditioning units to ARHA, the local public …
Laura Lawson asks a question regarding Virginia’s Real ID procedures during a community meeting with …
World War II veteran Stanley Turkel, right, speaks with U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine following a …
Sax players Dwight Washington and and D.J. Smith.
Kelly Walker with winged children’s clothes.
James Moore and Jarrett McKinney at the Alexandria Families for Safe Streets booth. See www.alxffss.org.
Randy Vanscoy and Annika Eelkema with preserves.
Author Sean Spicer with Gerald Chandler and Jan Bates.
Rex Reilly, RE/MAX Allegiance real estate representative in the Mount Vernon area, is flanked by …
“Col. Tobias Lear” (right) and “George Washington Parke Custis” are official greeters at the annual …
Dr. Douglas Bradburn, president of Mount Vernon Ladies Association, with Tracy Hutchison, president, Friends of …
“Proximity to good restaurants, D.C., the parks, the sense of community.” — Erika Kronstedt, manager, …
“The Parkway, it’s just beautiful.” — Elizabeth Crawn, 21, Hollin Halls resident
“I love the sense of community, small town feel in a big city atmosphere.” — …
“River Bend Bistro.” — Caroline Ross, chef-owner, lived in Mount Vernon since 1965
“Proximity to the bike trail and river.” — Barb Haley, salesperson at Spokes Bike Store, …
Laszlo Balazs, co-owner of the Fort Hunt Massage and Spa, inside his 1300 Lafayette Drive …
Owner Deborah Bentley and assistant Dee Bopkin inside the Variety Store at 7902 Fort Hunt …
Larry Gray, owner of Village Hardware, 7934 Fort Hunt Road, holds a home-made bird house.
Caroline Anderson serves wine to Cliff and Debbie Conway on the terrace of Cedar Knoll …
Teresa Hartnett
Kay Duffield
The Burke Centre Festival in September, featuring music, an arts and crafts show, and community …
From left, Kiera Hogan, 8, and Amelia Roberts, 5, both from Fairfax, are ready to …
Top-rated high schools: One of the shining stars from Lake Braddock Secondary School’s 2018 graduating …
Lake Accotink Park is the environmental gem of the Braddock District: Area residents Joanna Marrogoin …
The Paul VI High School site will be redeveloped when the school moves to Loudoun …
Rockin' with the Amish Outlaws at Nottoway Park.
The revised site plan for the Novus Fairfax Gateway mixed-use development.
Artist’s rendition of the residential and retail planned for Scout on the Circle.
Site plan for the revitalized Fairfax Shopping Center, which will be renamed Point 50.
The crowd at Nottoway Park loved the music.
A view of some of the new Mount Vineyard homes and interior courtyard.
Amos Def takes over the stage for the Amish Outlaws.
The crowd at the Fourth of July celebration at Lorton Arts Center.
Supervisor Dan Storck (third from right) with Mount Vernon District Office staff.
Gerald Gordon
The new playground at Hidden Pond park is a big hit for children in the …
Out in front of Irving Middle School, a decorative rock gets painted every year. When …
After biking to Lake Accotink, Liam Calhoun, 12, Denise Ordonez, 11, and Kaia Clarck, 10, …
Standing guard at Greater Springfield Fire Station 22.
“Mildred,” the 1954 fire truck belonging to the Volunteer Fire Department of Greater Springfield Station …
Devereux Station was constructed in 1863 on the Orange and Alexandria Railroad during the Civil …
Sitting outside the train tracks in the Town of Clifton stands the very popular red …
Supervisor Dan Storck (third from right) with Mt. Vernon District Office staff.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Chessie’s Trail at the Lee District Recreation Area: Chessie’s Trail is a …
Jeffrey C. McKay
Huntley Meadows Park – beautiful wildlife, a boardwalk, and many scheduled activities.
The Annual Springfield Bridgewalk will be held this year on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7 …
Boris Populoh of Clifton pours beer in front of the General Store on Clifton Day …
Paradise Springs Winery, at 13219 Yates Ford Rd., helps make Clifton a destination town for …
Lorena Saldivar with Sebastian, her Teacup Yorkie, Town of Clifton six years and Fairfax Station …
Wayne Nickum, 75, Town of Clifton since 1971, newly retired town councilman after 41 years …
Animal care technician Alix Roueche, 27, of Centreville holds Brice, a Shih Tsu mix Aug. …
A stone grotto at the Saint Mary of Sorrows Church in Fairfax Station is an …
Historic Saint Mary of Sorrows Church at the corner of Fairfax Station and Ox roads …
Marie Mancuso, 87, Fairfax Station, retired private secretary at 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York …
Lyle Shaffer of Orange Hunt in Springfield: “The availability of good medical services, primarily, and …
Renee Williams of Lorton: “In this area in general, I like how amongst all the …
Marilyn Harriman of Springfield: “There’s so many grocery stores, you don’t have to drive very …
Dan Pulver of Springfield: “We really enjoy the friends we’ve made here and we really …
Michaela Rossi of Springfield: “I think this community has everything that we need. The big …
Teagan Pollack, 9, of West Springfield: “That’s there’s cool places to go to and cool …
Derrick McJury, Kingstowne resident kayaking at Lake Accotink: “Very metropolitan area but being here, you’d …
Ashton Streavig and son Beckley, 2, Springfield: “Lake Accotink.”
Juliet Neal and Maura Park, Orange Hunt and Springfield Estates: “Community.”
Jon Scanlan, 14, Colonial Heights: “I like how it’s sort of a big town with …
Katya Scanlan, 8 year resident of Colonial Heights in West Springfield: “I love my neighborhood …
E. Sean Lanier, President of the Rotary Club of Springfield, presents a certificate which denotes …
An example of the exterior of a Lidl grocery store.
Site plan of the proposed Pender Oaks townhouses and condos in Fair Oaks.
The apartments at the Trinity Centre in Centreville are finally under construction.
An artist’s rendition of the new Rockland Village Green townhouses planned for Chantilly.
Called “Serendipity,” this colorful new sculpture is in the courtyard at the Field at Commonwealth …
Although plenty of construction is still underway at The Preserve at Westfields, homes in this …
McAtee's Tavern historic marker unveiled on June 10, 2017.
Rocky Clarkin, Centreville since 1991: What I enjoy most about this area? Nice family communities, …
Pawan Gautam, Centreville since 2015: I have been living in Centreville since 2015. Best thing …
Bijay Lama, Chantilly: What do I like about living in Chantilly? Chantilly has a International …
David Broder
Before winning the Major League Baseball 2018 Home Run Derby later the same day, Bryce …
Supervisor Hudgins and Park Authority Chairman Bill Bouie show Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals …
Reston Association volunteers all have one thing in common – they are all helping to …
Free concerts are alive at Reston Town Center throughout the summer (pictured here) and at …
There are 55 miles of paths in Reston.
The Reston Farmers Market at Lake Anne begins its season in early May and runs …
Toigo Orchard stand.
GreenFare Cafe Stand, from left: Mrs. Washington, D.C.; Co-Market Manager; and GreenFare proprietor, Gwyn Whitaker.
Michael Newcomb sells and plays guitar at Potomac Vegetables.
Jose Ribas, 22 years in Reston. Favorites: “I like Reston Town Center, their concerts and …
Ben Foster, neuroscience research, 1 year in Reston. Favorites: “The trails, greenery and the number …
Elizabeth Storm, Office Manager, 3 months in Reston. Favorites: “Lake Anne, I wander around here …
Linda Falkerson, longtime Reston resident with her visiting grand nieces, Adriana, 8, who said there …
Terra Saunders, Founder of della Terra Skin and Hair Care, longtime Reston resident. Favorites: “The …
Reazul Islam, Reston resident cycling at Reston Town Center with his sons Ahwanith, 11, (left) …
Mia Nelson, Researcher Cyber Security, 10 years in Reston. Favorites: “There are trails; I am …
Susan Rose, co-owner of Restoration Massage in Herndon, Reston resident since 1976. Favorites: “I send …
Jordan Kinslow, artist and Starbucks barista, three years in Herndon. Favorites: “The best events? The …
Handan Radosh, Payroll Consultant, 13 years Town of Herndon. Favorites: "I like the Herndon Festival …
Bill McKenna, Cygnacom business development director, Herndon Town Councilmember, 6-year resident Town of Herndon. Favorites: …
John Leach, IT, 33 years Town of Herndon resident. Favorites: "I really like the Red …
Kirstin Nickerson of the Town of Herndon at a local coffee shop. Web Designer, five …
Jolene Wolfanger, Human Resource Recruiter, multiple years in Herndon Pictured with her daughter, Siena White, …
Katie Yoshida, Stay-at-Home Mom, three months in Herndon with sons Joshua and Matteo. Favorites: "Frying …
Raphael Schafer, 4, of Burke tries out the tractor at Frying Pan Farm Park in …
Margaret C. Peck, Local Floris/Herndon Historian, Educator and Advocate, Dies.
Kristen McGarr of Chantilly exiting the swim at Nationals.
Target employees Kathy, Adrienne and Lisa accept a plaque from Sheriff Kincaid, thanking the retailer …
All done. Time to say “Thanks” to everyone who helped make the Shop with a …
Lt.Col. Sites gives his pal Dante a trolley ride during the Shop with the Sheriff …
Nirvana and her sheriff shopping buddy Deputy Martha Heyward really bonded during their shopping spree. …
Lt. Ricardo R.A. Evans helps his partner Jamaury find just the right cap. “The Star …
First Lieutenant Lucas Salzman takes his shopping partner duties seriously as he helps 8 year-old …
Some local VIPs await the real VIPS of the day – the children from family …
Northern Virginia Senior Olympics bocce competitor.
The nine members of the Civilian Review Panel marked with *: Gerarda Culipher, Deputy Clerk …
DRP Pizzeria in Belle Haven has Chef Mauro Molino for the Northern Italian touch.
The tater tots and buffalo chicken sandwich are a good combo.
Julianne York sees familiar faces at the hostess this summer.
Samira M. Hadeed
Manning the grill last year at Holy Transfiguration’s Middle Eastern Food Festival are, from left: …
Along the canal in autumn.
Election Day is Nov. 6, 2018; early voting starts Sept. 21.
Violetta, Adam and Alexander Bazyluk: “We moved to Potomac 5 years ago and found that …
A special collector's item cycle.
Kids love motorcycles.
Born to be Wild at Pohick Library
Deepa and Grace Lazarous: “We love the River Falls community and the people who live …
Brigitte Oertel: “Potomac is ideally located for driving downtown as well as out into the …
Potomac Area Neighbors Club board (from left): Poonam Mannan, Marjorie Rothschild, Kim Belvin, Laura Nash, …
At the May 17 Potomac Community Village general meeting, Dr. Heidi Hsai, Ph.D. speaks to …
Participants in the Memorial Day Potomac Community Village Canal Walk are (from left) Sheila Taylor, …
MedStar Capitals IcePlex is located at 627 North Glebe Road, Arlington. See www.MedStarCapitalsIceplex.com.
Police Officer James O'Daniel says that a lot of people are bringing backpacks full of …
Cruiser lights flash on the corner at Westover Shopping Center on Thursday night, Sept. 16. …
Liev Avstreih and his little brother, Alex, from Arlington come with their grandparents to get …
Almost five-year-old Eddie Hodges pulls a box of markers out of his donated bag of …
Marge Signer, president of the Virginia chapter of NOW, responds to a question from an …
Katie Cristol, chair of Arlington County Board, addresses the crowd at the Women’s Summit in …
Birchwood.
Top the Great Dane comes out on top during a playgroup session. Top overcame his …
Imani Russell, an artist who works with unusual fabrics and objects from the street, is …
Felecia Brice McFail made 100 of the commemorative calligraphy works to celebrate the centennial of …
Stephan is a young man who loves and knows his vegetables. He came at 7 …
Eva Kronenberg of EC Pastries.
Both adventurous and historic, the Great Falls park features the town’s namesake waterfalls as well …
Neighboring the Great Falls Library, the Grange playground is an exciting destination for young families. …
Jill Lavin: “I love the bike paths, the Canal, the outdoor seating in Potomac Village …
Grigsby Family (Mom Stacey with children Sherlock, Jamie, Thalia and Andrew, and Stacey’s parents Barbara …
David Zenian: “It’s cosmopolitan, civilized and quiet. The people who live here are good neighbors. …
William Maghrablian: “I’ve lived here in Potomac for 40 years and I love the people …
Dr. Som Grigorian: “Potomac is so international and a beautiful place to live. I love …
H. David Meyers: “Potomac is all about the wonderful people who live here. I’ve lived …
Family establishments in Great Falls, the Old Brogue and Katie’s Coffee House have served the …
The Village Green and its iconic gazebo are the heart of Great Falls, both geographically …
Turner Farm Park.
Great Falls in Early Spring.
Colvin Run Mill.
Bald Eagle at Riverbend.
Sunday Evening Concert on the Green.
Rendering of the McLean Community Center renovation.
Rendering of the independent living facility.
Outdoor Education Classroom/Picnic Shelter will support the Riverbend Park's educational mission.
Supervisor Foust with Town of Herndon Mayor Lisa Merkel, Town Council Members Grace Wolf Cunningham …
The Orientation Room is an instructional space for educational programs at Turner Farm. The observatory …
Ribbon cutting for new trackless train and picnic shelter at Clemyjontri Park.
Lucy Danoff with daughter Ellie, 6, of McLean enjoy the Fourth of July festivities at …
Eva Cardenas, 12, of McLean dips into the chocolate fountain provided by Chesterbrook Residences during …
All aboard the Dragon Train Ride during McLean Day 2018 at Lewinsville Park in McLean.
Sam Goodkind and Julia Hakeem pack bikes for shipping at the Old Firehouse Center Block …
Re-enactors at Claude Moore Colonial Farm in McLean.
Guests mingle at the New Dominion Women’s Club party.
The Filene Center stage at Wolf Trap National Park.
Caffe Amouri.
Customers at Vienna Inn enjoy a meal together.
New York-style pizza in Vienna at Church Street Pizza.
Meadowlark Botanical Gardens.
Magnolia Dessert Bar & Coffee.
Crepe Amour employee Emma Knoke prepares a gelato sample for a customer.
Jen Morrow, owner of Bards Alley.
Cocoa Vienna co-owner Staci Meruvia prepares a box of chocolates for a customer.
Bikers on the W&OD.
Eric Maurer: “I live in Cabin John, and I love it because it is close …
Julie Chapman: “We really value all the local businesses such as Sprinkles, Potomac Grocer and …
Steve Alpert’s book of paintings, “Full Honors,” tells the story of a Full Honors ceremony …
North Umpqua River near the Steamboat Inn: Photo taken from the bridge over the North …
Santos Matute (left) receives the keys to his new vehicle from Vivian Mitchell of the …
Steve Wilson, manager in construction services company, 19 years in Great Falls: “Many things come …
Thomas Miner, Langley High School senior, nearly 18 years in Great Falls: “I would say …
Nancy Miner, employed at Cooper Middle School, nearly 18 years in Great Falls: “The parks! …
Heidi Toloczko, director of King’s Kids Preschool, 23 years in Great Falls: “The small-town feel, …
Kari Lervick, volunteer, 14 years in Great Falls: “Fourteen years ago, I had thought we …
Chris Ding of Great Falls: ”I like living here because we have a lot of …
Zecharias Hailu, 9, of McLean: ”I like living near the mall so you don’t need …
Yabsira Hailu, 11, of McLean: ”I like living here because there’s a lot of grass; …
Brandon Leung, 13, of McLean: ”I think the best part of living in the community …
Henry Foster, 11, of McLean: ”That I can go to the pool and I like …
Sharon Ng and Joseph Rubin
Fred “Cotton” Via
Susan Fay
Robert Bell, Sewer Program Manager with DC Water, details the Potomac Interceptor pipeline system to …
The grave of Col. Charles Broadwater (middle) at the site of the Springfield manor house, …
Mallory Bowling and her father, Jay Johnson, at the grave site of Col. Charles Broadwater, …
The 92nd Infantry Division in Argonne Forest, France in WW I.
Sweetie, a 2-year-old tabby available for adoption at the AWLA shelter, is positive for FIV, …
Result of a tour bus side swipe on Princess and Union.
Gene Pauline Hine Ives with a recent Mother’s Day bouquet.
Kevin Gaskins drives the Arrow Board directional truck following Eddie Billmyer to warn traffic about …
Eddie Billmyer lines up the guide steel rod so he can accurately paint skiff lines …
Protestors with Grassroots Alexandria and Christ Episcopal Church outside the former home of white nationalist …
Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School Principal Rachael Dischner (right) and Assistant Principal B.J. Ketchem.
A playfield built on top of the school’s adjacent parking garage. Once complete, the space …
City and school employees tour the first floor cafeteria. The setup, once complete, will include …
An architect shows the fourth floor media room, with movable furniture and small adjacent rooms …
An outside view of the new Ferdinand T. Day Elementary School.
ACT for Alexandria provided tours of nonprofits this summer, including the Carpenter’s Shelter at Landmark …
Commemorating the announced start of Dyke Marsh restoration are Dorothy McManus, board member, Friends of …
Supervisors approved a Hampton Inn Suites on Backlick Road, which will be the last impression …
The spirit of this year’s National Night Out block party is captured on the front …
From the left: Fairfax County Police Explorer Yohannes Girma, 18, gives a plastic cup to …
Sue Hotto loves to throw a good party each year for her neighbors in Bren …
Fairfax Fire Station 33 is going to be demolished and rebuilt.
Architectural drawing of the new fire station from the parking lot.
Architect’s rendering of the new Fire Station 33, as seen from Fairfax Boulevard.
Emma Dockery
Sang Yi
Todd Bolick of Boy Scouts of America, Colonial District, with Rebecca Byrd of the Fort …
Members of the military and their families select back-to-school supplies.
Jessica Donaldson and her son Eamon, 6, of Fort Belvoir color a thank-you card during …
Kory Puller, 14, and Cahnye Notyce, 14, of the Higher Level Basketball team of Woodbridge …
Superhero characters by CosLove of Woodbridge entertained the crowd.
Mark Smith of Springfield was chosen to be an umpire in the Little League World …
Mark Smith and wife Andi of Springfield.
Festival at Manchester Lakes: The new carwash will have an entrance on Charles Arrington Drive.
Greenbriar residents enjoy a potluck meal during their celebration.
Outside the Cale Community Center in Greenbriar are (from left) Deputy Katie Farris, Lt. Derrick …
Sully District Police MPO Sabrina Ruck (back row, far left) joins Brookfield parents and children …
Celebrating National Night Out with cotton candy in Brookfield are the Muskett siblings, (from left) …
Having fun at Sully Station II are (from left) Sully Police Det. Genevieve Kirk and …
Westfield High sophomore Aliyah Duran scoops ice cream at Sully Station II’s party.
Westfield High sophomore Grace Marvin (far right) hands cotton candy to a customer at Sully …
McGruff the Crime Dog and police PFC David Naughton give a thumbs-up to Sully Station …
At Sully Station II, Jen and Bryan Riley with children Emily, 8, and Sean, 2, …
Bridge work over Accotink Creek.
Elephant cupcakes from Hollin Hall Bakery,
Mount Vernon elephant activist Drusti Naik and "Albert" the Maltese.
Elephant activist Drusti Naik with Albert her Maltese.
Cemetery in Burke vandalized.
Colin Thompson band entertains the crowd at Burke Lake.
A hillside at Burke Lake Park makes a perfect outdoor auditorium.
Colin Thompson plays for a crowd a Burke Lake.
Residents of Hickory Cluster celebrated National Night Out with a potluck dinner. From left: Walter …
Zubaida Abdalla, 15, paints ten-year-old Isahaq Mohamed’s face.
Ayesha Abdullahi, 15, Basma Ibrahim, 13, Ahlam Ali, 15, and Sarah Dauod, 14, are some …
Ten-year-old Yumna Ahmed meets Captain Jack Hardin of the Reston District Police Station at her …
Captain Tom Rathburn and crew members of “Lady of the Lake” set sail during the …
A wake of waves crashes as “River Sea Chocolates Wild Sloth” docks at the pier …
“USS Bucket,” based in Herndon, is all speed ahead with a strong start at the …
In Heat 2 of 16 during the 2nd Annual Lake Anne Cardboard Boat Regatta, Team …
"We are collaborating with Capitol Museum Services, and Jeanne Krohn is designing installation," said Campbell. …
The 1960s Pop Art Lakeside Pharmacy Icons, removed from the facade of the building in …
On Thursday, Aug. 9, during National Farmers Market Week, Emmet Drost, 7, from Herndon and …
Registration is open for the newest young triathlete experience, the 2018 Reston Youth Splash and …
Beverly Sullivan of Herndon Harbor House greets Captain Ron Thunman of Herndon Police Department during …
Appreciation comes in all sizes as officers from Herndon Police Department and Chief Maggie DeBoard …
It’s kickstand down for Sergeant Jim Rider of Herndon Police Department as he pulls up …
Officer Ricky Musgrove of the Herndon Police Department accepts a thank you card by two …
US Customs and Border Patrol Agent Feenstra and Officer Jon Heavner of Herndon Police Department …
Cutting fresh produce into bite-sized pieces can make school lunches appealing to children, advises Terri …
Deer by the roadside: Saturday, Sept. 8, marks the start of the Fairfax County 2018-2019 …
From left: Sgt. Earit Powell, Fairfax County Police Department; Dr. Katherine Edwards, county wildlife management …
Curiosity Consignment sells items, lists them on eBay and Craigslist, gives appraisals, and manages estate …
Adele Branthover and Michael McWilliamson of Curiosity Consignment.
Volunteers from Friends of the Library Potomac, from left, Karin Currie, Georgia Portocarrero, and Sandy …
Cameron Rittenhouse-Smith browses the children’s book section at the Potomac Library Book Sale on Saturday, …
Results of testing for schools in the Potomac area in the Winston Churchill High School, …
Adam Mann with his son, Caleb, 8 months, Isaac, age 5, wife Lauren, and Lydia, …
Jaime Bowerman, CEO and founder of ReloRides.
Culpepper Dining Manager Ray Riddle — from chef to motorcycle rider.
Arlington County Police Department Chief Jay Farr discusses ACPD restructuring plan.
The handsomely crafted cardboard boat “Lake Anne Coffee & Wine Bar” rolled over dockside seconds …
Pirates Lea Daniel, 11, from Great Falls and her brother, Quincey, 14, prepare to launch …
Lyn Tomlinson
Reston Hospital Center received the Healthgrades Labor and Delivery Excellence Award which according to Healthgrades: …
One of the event organizers, Friends of Pimmit Barn president Connie Cordovilla, was asked by …
Residents of the Timberly neighborhood in McLean gathered to express their thanks to law enforcement …
FC Fire and Rescue Tech M. Wismer escorts Timberly residents Terry Grimm (left) and Cathy …
Vinson Hall resident Chris Holmes got himself decorated for the community gathering. And, yes, Chris …
Vinson Hall COO, resident Midge Holmes and CEO Libby Bush made the rounds to be …
Oscar Lynch, Will Chapman and John Berberian played Larry, Tony Venzani and Tom in the …
Shakespeare’s ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost’ was brought to life by the High School Ensemble.
The Middle School Ensemble performed ‘The Bourgeois Gentleman’ on Friday. Jeebu Foraida (center) played Monsieur …
Foziya Mohammed
Gene Pauline Hine Ives with her flight instructor, 1942.
Robert Fuentes, 8, of McLean does sand art with his Grandma, Pura Ford.
Mariella Palencia performs on piano during the concert.
Stephanie Beard, 14, of McLean gets an air brush tattoo from Ryan Mercer.
Bands for Bikes organizer Claire Fulton of McLean with Jack Lichtenstein.
Violin duo Julia and Yousif Hakeem performs. Julia organizes the bike collection at James Madison …
Dwaine and other volunteers at Mrs. P’s home on National Rebuilding Day in April.
The Norfolk International Terminal at the Port of Virginia.
Pump room gauge at Charles Houston.
Alisha Saine, pool manager at Charles Houston Memorial Pool.
A girl rides a water slide at National Night Out at the Conservatory at Four …
Children look at their raffle tickets to see if they won a free bike at …
City Manager Mark Jinks and Police Chief Mike Brown at National Night Out at the …
The Alexandria Police gave away 11 free bikes on National Night Out at the Conservatory …
Karen Wilkens, right, explains the history of fire apparatus during a tour of the Friendship …
Sisters Kennedy and Camilla Dorn pose for a photo with Burke & Herbert bank mascot …
Mayor Allison Silberberg, left, is joined by City Council member Del Pepper, Alexandria Fire Chief …
Alexandria volunteer firefighter Joe Herbert helps 4-year-old Max Byrnie operate a fire hose Aug. 4 …
DASH ridership 2000-2016.
Walking time calculations by ArcGIS Online. Data sources: Open Data DC (opendata.dc.gov/datasets/metro-bus-stops), republished under the …
Alexandria City Public Schools Chief Operating Officer Mignon Anthony, and ACPS staff present Naria with …
County officials and local residents tour the site at 8800 Richmond Highway on Wednesday, Aug. …
Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck and Mary Cortina, at-large planning commissioner, at the proposed …
This house on Vantage Drive suffered approximately $260,038 in damages.
Mayor Allison Silberberg, James Schenck and Volunteer Alexandria Executive Director Marion Brunken.
Winning the “Best Brew” award for his Honor Line of Sight was Dave Keuhner, pictured …
Winning the “Best Spirit” award for their Belle Isle Honey Habanero were Grayson Wallace and …
Adam Bradley of the band Sub-Radio performs for the crowd.
Some of the booths at the Workhouse Brewfest, which featured 35 craft distilleries and artisan …
Rohil and Samik Bhinge (ages 14 and 13).
Dee Schmidt (at far right) with family members (from left) daughters Ellie Schmidt and Bridget …
Customers peruse the flowers and produce at the Valdez Brothers’ stand at the Fairfax farmers …
Ida Beylee, owner of Havabite Eatery on Main Street, is ready to serve baklava and …
Vivian Nguyen of Viet Lotus sells Vietnamese vases.
Angela Williams holds a banana-Nutella crepe freshly made by the owners of Joie de Vivre …
(From left) Co-owners of Baku Delicious, Namig and Natavan Bahadur, and Sevda Tahirli, general manager, …
Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41), Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) and Tom Cassidy at the Burke Cove …
About 100 people attended the National Night Out held at Burke Cove Condominium Association in …
The band Rough Draught performs.
Tempie Tavenner, Leah Harper and Debbie Andrews at the Ice Cream station.
A buffer zone across Waples Mill Road in Fairfax keeps nearly 50 gun rights proponents …
From left: South Florida residents Fred Guttenberg, and Patricia and Manuel Oliver support each other …
Alex Heckel, 13, his mother Andrea Heckel and younger brother Matthew Heckel, 10, of Alexandria …
Fairfax resident Ashleigh Conrad, 28, center, holds a protest sign she made for the March …
Tom McDermott prepares to unload crates of food for WFCM’s pantry.
Two members of Grace Covenant Church help collect food at Walmart in Chantilly, where the …
Sully District Station police officers brought a police vehicle to transport food to the pantry …
Volunteers braving the rain at the Chantilly Walmart are (from left) Elizabeth Casteel, Andrew Casteel …
Save the Elephants in Mount Vernon
Drusti Naik in Africa, and elephants in the distance behind her.
Sergio Sandeli, 7 of Arlington, pedals as fast as he can at the start of …
#30 in the 6-8-year-old division of the Reston Kid's Triathlon leaves the pool and gets …
Larry T. Butler, Acting CEO and Senior Director of Land Use and Planning, Reston Association, …
Addison Schimmel, 8, Emily Schimmel, 8, and their friend, Riley McFawen, 8, all of Reston, …
Parker Gallun, 2, of Reston pulls the gear shift on a big rig during Reston …
Despite the light rain and overcast skies, a reported 640 people attended Reston Association's "Totally …
Aurora Anderson, 2 of Reston, is right at home as she sits in one of …
Fire Medic Jake Maund of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, #425 Reston spots Beckett Wilson, …
"This is the best pizza ever," said Ricardo Lopez, who works in Reston. "The garlic …
At lunchtime of opening day for &pizza located at 1826 Library Street, Reston Town Center, …
Reston Gateway location map.
Rendering of the proposed urban-style Wegmans at Reston Crescent off Reston Parkway.
Mackenzie Swanson gets up to bat for the USSSA 13U Northeast team.
Pericles Silva, GreenFare operations manager, joins Gwyn L. Whittaker, CEO of GreenFare Organic Cafe in …
Trish Sharkey's photo, “Peony Perspective," won the “People’s Choice Award” for the "8th Annual Herndon …
Helen Lyons, of the Hampton Horsefeathers 4-H Club, and her horse Chance take part in …
Fairgoers at the four-day 2018 Fairfax County 70th Annual 4-H Fair enjoy the rides on …
Fairfax native and lead singer-guitarist and songwriter for the rock band "Cinema Hearts,” Caroline Weinroth, …
Grand Champion Winner Gianna Sloan, 10 of Arlington, and member of the Falls Church City …
Jayden Han, 3, a fairgoer from Fairfax, doesn't seem to be so interested in the …
Chris Howell, Judge #632, American Rabbit Breeders Association, scores Juliet, the rabbit. "Nice head, nice …
Members of Virginia Trotters 4-H Horse Club, Juliette Hainaut, 16 of Falls Church, and Alina …
This custom closet designed by Anne Walker features shelving and wire baskets to assist with …
This kitchen by Nicely Done Kitchens and Baths features custom cabinets of painted Maplewood and …
This mudroom designed by Allie Mann of Case Design/Remodeling features a cubbie for each family …
Possible listings through short-term rental sites, including McLean and Tysons.
Dave Hawkins
“You might pay a little bit more for your produce here, but you pay for …
Jelp Shinholster, 8, answered a trivia question to earn a prize.
Cameron Meade, 5, and Quincy Meade, 6, color at the Lorton farmers market as part …
An estimated 500 people attend Middleridge’s National Night Out to bond as a community and …
Pet Rock performs live music throughout the evening including numbers such as “Surfin USA.”
Bill Edwards and Richard Esposito prepare hot dogs and hamburgers on the grill for attendees.
Catie Morales, former president of the MCA, grabs a quick bite to eat from Richard …
Elijah Ajjawi, 5, and his brother Micah, 3, devour their ice cream during the Middleridge …
From right -- Daniel Scherff, 4 ½, and his brother Micah, 3, whittle away at …
Karissa Mika, 9, winner of multiple blue and red ribbons from the 4-H fair in …
Mike Cleary dances with his Laura in the Pavilion on the newly finished Quad.
About 2,000 people attended the Workhouse Brewfest in Lorton, which featured 35 craft distilleries and …
Jocelyn Hodges and Joe Hallock of Chaos Mountain Brewing in Callaway, Va.
Joe Pastelock of Adroit Theory of Purcellville with a keg of beer.
Brian Phillips spent the summer riding from Seattle to the east coast, and finally up …
Callahan O'Brien gets a tattoo on National Night Out from tattoo artist Pamela Outwin.
The band Current Situation puts on show in Mount Vernon.
Police officers John Chase and Pat Heard from the Mount Vernon station talk to the …
National Night Out in Saratoga
Cathleen Turner and Marie Robinson enjoy the evening with neighbors.
Patrick Sellers cooking those hot dogs.
Sophia Bellomo, decked out in her own ‘Birthday Girl’ tank top, celebrates her 11th birthday …
Rafting Group 1, Calleva camp fun with Micah Selengut, staff member, at the C&O canal.
The county’s Swift Water Rescue Team aided occupants in a car trapped by high water …
This drain appears to be surrounded by ground-up tire pellets from the artificial turf infill …
Ten-year-old Brittaney Medina and her eight-year-old sister, Mia, serve cups of lemonade at the Bridges …
Ada De Léon has just made a veggie enchilada, the number one choice for lunch …
Gabriel Delcid points to Peruvian peppers, one of the many specialty items from Central and …
The Arlington Art Truck appears around Arlington on the streets, football fields, the parks or …
From left: Lesley Daigle, telemedicine coordinator, Outpatient Clinic; Michelle Altman, patient care director, Outpatient Clinic; …
(Click on image for larger view.) County Fair Hours of Operation
The Arlington County Fair last year from the top of the ferris wheel.
Inside the former wine cellar, Jean Moore’s paintings hang on a wine rack.
Sharon Malley shows passerby Angelina Lopez some of the works that are on display on …
Art deco lighting greets customers at the main entrance.
Advice to motorists: Turn Around and Don’t Drown!
Musical Director Kathy Splitt and Director Babs Dyer are retiring from Vienna Youth Players this …
Heather Colbert of James Madison High School plays Belle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’ this …
“Give it a try,” said Joe Yoon of Great Falls, who thinks the real answer …
A 50-year resident of McLean, Joanne Theon says the plan is an inconceivable inconvenience to …
Having their say: Several hundred attended the public meeting to discuss the VDOT proposal to …
Bill Canis of Great Falls talks about the VDOT proposed pilot plan to State Sen. …
VDOT chief engineer Garrett Moore presents the proposal to limit access to the northbound Capital …
From left: Ethan Himes, dad Michael Himes, Caleb Himes, and Kent Gardens Elementary School Principal …
From left: Bands for Bikes Organizers, Morgan Poirier and Jack Lichtenstein and Wheels to Africa …
From left: Eric Stein, organizer Jack Lichtenstein and Bryan Bedell of The Unexpected have played …
Interacters securing trusses.
Day 1: Hauling gravel for water drainage.
Veronica Youngblood
A blue ribbon award winning pie baked by Peter Q. Lomax of Herndon at the …
Jayden Han, 3, a fairgoer from Fairfax doesn't seem to be so interested in the …
Chris Howell, Judge # 632 American Rabbit Breeders Association, scores Juliet, the rabbit. "Nice head, …
Kenan Ozcan
Helen Lyons of the Hampton Horsefeathers 4-H Club and her horse, Chance take part in …
The especial for Ana Garcia's stand at the market today is chicken ceviche "for people …
Dana Wedeles, principal planner for the city of Alexandria, is presented a 40 Under 40 …
Tavares Floyd, left, receives the 40 Under 40 award from Stephanie Beyer Kirby July 19 …
Honoree Trae Lamond, right, of Chadwick’s Restaurant, celebrates at the Chamber of Commerce 40 Under …
Alexandria Rotary Club president Paul Anderson, right, poses for a photo with the organization’s 40 …
Desmond Roseboro
Demarcus Robertson
Economic and Revenue Update; FY 2018 ending balance is estimated.
The Chatham Square Home Owners Association is requesting to amend the DSUP to allow residential …
The ribbon-cutting included elected city officials and members of the Silverado Alexandria Memory Care team. …
Bill Butcher
2018 Parker-Gray Alumni Association’s Officers: First row, from left, Ida Gambrell, Helen Toms, Carolyn McCrae …
Members of the Spring 2018 Senior Academy Class.
Mount Vernon District Supervisor Dan Storck addresses a forum on affordable housing at the Mount …
Fire Investigators determined that the fire was caused by a lightning strike.
Fairfax High grad Kelly Salguero collects donations outside Rita’s Italian Ice.
Jersey Mike’s owners Tracey (left) and Maurice Jennings, with Linda Patterson of Lorton Community Action …
Norman Achin
Charis Roundtree broke her own freestyle record at Divisionals and is seeded second in the …
Nicholas Harris placed first in butterfly and backstroke at Divisionals and is seeded second in …
Sarah Boyle broke a team record in the Individual Medley and is seeded first in …
Cutting the ribbon on The Field at Commonwealth are (from left) Michael Frey, Kathy Smith, …
Nathan Bath stands beside the Theremin Bollard, which translates people’s movements into music.
Amanda Kircher and Ray Jewell stand on The Field at Commonwealth’s interactive light floor.
From left: MPO Jeffrey Gregory receives his Officer of the Month certificate from Sully District …
The victim, Matthew Ortega.
Uriel Espinosa Cruz
New Scoutmaster Steve Englund presents the Camp Leggett dedication plaque to retired Scoutmaster Bob Leggett.
The crew of USCGC Nathan Bruckenthal mans the rails during the commissioning ceremony for the …
Led by Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Karl Schultz, far left, dignitaries and guests stand for …
Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Bruckenthal was the first Coast Guard member killed …
Charles V. Mauro, author of the historical fiction novel, "We Once Met By Chance," awaits …
(Center) Christine Cozza from 4 Paws Rescue Team brings a couple of kittens to the …
Julie Randall holds up a letterboard at the Second Annual Motomorphosis Conference held Saturday, July …
Tim Field of Herndon checks his honeybee hives. Although his hives did not suffer colony …
Kids R First (KRF) volunteers Valerie Warriner, Martha Chamberlin, Patty Gehring, and Susan Ungerer, CEO …
Image of Comstock’s proposed West Elevation of units on Vine Street opposite the Vinehaven community.
The top photo is a rendering of the proposed Arts Walk Comstock Herndon Venture LLC …
The top photo is a rendering of the proposed Comstock Center Street units closest to …
Parents are encouraged to get required vaccines now to avoid the back-to-school rush.
Kevin Singleton
Acting National Capital Regional Director Lisa Mendelson-Ielmini, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Montgomery County Executive …
From left, Steve Simon and John Abraham remove the stems from the grape leaves.
Parishioners prepare to stuff the grape leaves with a meat and rice mixture.
From left: Sam Khalil, Steve Simon and Abe Fanoney prepare grape leaves for rolling.
I-495 and I-270 Managed Lanes Study.
Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary welcomed visitors last weekend as part of the annual Montgomery County …
Kim and Emma Trebel, Pat Myers, and Nelson the goat.
Hope Gamper visits with Patrick the pig at the Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary last weekend.
Amanda Wight and Ben Mills with a friendly deer.
White Oaks Elementary School
Penny Sanford and a pair of socks she knitted.
Handmade socks are all the rage at the Yarn Barn.
Penny Sanford is the social knitter at the Yarn Barn in Burke.
