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Some of the two million lights.
Paul Gilbert, working nights.
Pileated Woodpecker.
Hooded Mergansers.
Great Blue Heron.
Paula Sullivan, Ed Eder and Dorothy McManus count birds along the Potomac River.
Members of the Friends of Dyke Marsh count birds for the Christmas Bird Count in …
The Commonwealth Republican Women's Club supported the Alexandria Police Department's toy drive. Supporters included, left …
Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Willie Bailey, left, with John Taylor of Jack …
Attendees browse a selection of stuffed animals during the Firefighters and Friends toy distributions day …
Red Hill Garden Club members (standing l-r) Jane Foote, Carter Flemming and president Monica Murphy …
Red Hill Garden Club president Monica Murphy makes a delivery of floral arrangements to Jeffrey’s …
Early Parker-Gray High School, celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Some of Marian Stanfield’s medals that she received in Track and Field.
A 1963 picture – from left to right: Marian Stanfield, Barbara Rice, Patricia Watson and …
Concept drawing of the four-million-square-foot community that would include the relocated and expanded Inova Hospital …
Treats from Dairy Godmother. Instagram @thedairygodmom
Mary Carter holding Bella, with her children Jackie (left), Chloe and Hugo Christian.
Hugo frolics with Meemaw.
Stella Hanly and Rupert.
Joanna Fortin.
Nimi Trehan’s painting, Earth Scorched and Seared.
Ollie with sibs looking on.
Getting the word out.
Carmichael and Ollie, reunited.
Beth Gibbs, who will be alone on Christmas, has developed a plan to make it …
Lawmakers are about to consider a proposal that could dramatically remake criminal and civil procedure …
At Fort Hunt Road and I Street, this water seep brings wet shoes and questions …
Fire Chief Corey Smedley, left, and Assistant Fire Chief Michael Cross, right, stand with members …
A rendering of The Waypoint of Fairlington.
Mayor Justin Wilson makes remarks at the Dec. 9 groundbreaking of The Waypoint at Fairlington.
Owner Tonya Kemp makes adjustments to a display at the Dec. 11 opening of Rocket …
Owner Tonya Kemp, left, and sales associate Susan Quinn stand at the store front of …
Owner Tonya Kemp helps a customer check out on opening day of Rocket Fizz Soda …
Magret de Canard dish at Bastille: seared Hudson Valley duck breast is served with quinoa …
A sign presented to Jim Henson memorializing his trademark phrase “too blessed to be stressed.”
Jim Henson, seated center, holds his Living Legends portrait presented to him during a walk-by …
Elsie and Jim Henson, married Dec. 23, 1976, celebrate Valentine’s Day earlier this year.
Ollie and Madi Friedberg watch the spinning dreidel on the fifth night of the family …
Ollie Friedberg, 6, lights the first candle of a Hanukkah with the Shamash, the attendant …
Waltz of the Snowflakes: (back row, from left) Heather Qian, Grace Reidenbaugh, Chloe Shulsinger, Ava …
Portraying Clara and her friends are (back row, from left) Katie Brescia, Hazel Lindquist, Meredith …
The Fairfax Pyramid Choral Singers are performing a virtual winter concert.
Posing with Jim Smith (seated) are (from left) David Bulova, David Meyer, Chap Petersen, Page …
A friend extends birthday wishes to Jim Smith (center) as his wife Carole watches the …
Friends placed these decorations in front of Jim Smith’s home.
Marine veteran Jim “Horse” Smith salutes during his centennial-birthday parade.
The Knights of Columbus help Fairfax’s Jim Smith celebrate his 100th birthday.
Delegate Kathy Tran (front left) presents a copy of the House of Delegates Joint Resolution …
Lt. Josh Laitinen
Jason Andelman, owner of Artisan Confections, waits on an in-store customer at Artisan Confection on …
Emily Aranda, head chocolatier at Artisan Confections, is pressing small Christmas tree designs into the …
Mark Jinks, Alexandria City Manager, chats with Arlington County Board Chair, Libby Garvey, before the …
There's an assortment of locally made and new gifts at Re-Design in a Day, just …
A unique find for the golfer at SALE BY GALE.
The blue ribbon puts the final touch on this gift at Atelier Ashley Flowers in …
Blacksmithing is for the whole family.
The anvil plays a big part in forging steel.
Barbara Brown.
Some homeowners along MacArthur Boulevard between Anglers Inn and Brickyard Road had put up their …
Temporary barriers were put in place on the south side of MacArthur Boulevard between Anglers …
George Greenberg: Healed inside and out.
George is truly living his best life. Running with Jake.
Dogs really do make the best walking companions. Yael Greenberg with Rico.
The Greenbergs of Arlington: Josh and Jessica, Jake (14), Justine (11) with Rico and George.
Hitting the mitt is practice too.
Gloves in various sizes are available.
LaToya Spencer and Aicha Jaani work out with the gloves on.
The Electoral College meeting for Virginia took place in the chamber of the House of …
Ichthyology field trip learning fish identification, led by Fairfax County Stormwater Planning team, shown using …
Alexandria-based artist Kathryn Coneway is using the creative process to redefine how holidays are celebrated.
Current Herndon Town Councilmember Cesar A. del Aguila is sworn in for his second term.
Sean Regan will serve as a Member of the Town Council of the Town of …
Sheila Olem prepares to sign her Commonwealth of Virginia document attesting that she was duly …
A look from the dining area into the bar area and seating.
Top (left to right): Maya Berry (Ghost of Christmas Past), Elizabeth Ashby (Jacob Marley and …
COVID-19 Case data for Fairfax County Health District – Current Week, Dec. 6-12.
Diane Canney, a local business owner and founder of the COVID19 US Honor Quilt, installed …
McLean teacher, Allison B. Kelly, holds a copy of her first book, released Nov. 25.
Animal activists picket one of Virginia’s only 18 puppy stores.
Lake Anne Village Center is located around a plaza and the inlet of Lake Anne …
From left: Juilanna Grimson, Eliza Pastore, Jacqueline Grimso and Maya Alexander Van Scoyoc at the …
Santa waves from the back of the truck while Mrs. Claus untangles the bell necklaces …
Students and Faculty on All-School Service Day.
Sometimes a shopping center facelift will do the trick.
Gray fox.
When raising young, parenting foxes bring things to the den for the kits to chew …
Two red fox kits nursing.
Fox kit outside Glenda Booth’s window.
One diner has received their Mindy’s dinner order of cordon bleu, brussels sprouts slaw and …
Mindy’s has reinvented their catering business and now delivers seventy-five percent of their home dinners …
Sugeivis Gomez
Ginny and Richard Obranovich are 2020 Living Legends of Alexandria.
Former mayor Allison Silberberg, Imagine Artwear owner Carol Supplee, KSMET founder Nina Tisara, artist Len …
Artist Len Garon, right, is joined by Nina Tisara and Imagine Artwear owner Carol Supplee …
Nina Tisara, founder of the King Street Metro Enterprise Team, known as KSMET and the …
Artwork depicting Santa wearing a COVID protective mask decorates a lamp post in the 200 …
Mayor Justin Wilson, center, cuts the ribbon to kick off the Old Town Holiday Lamp …
Cassie’s great-granddaughter, Gale Arlene Brooks Ogden.
Cassie Reddick Whitmore
Damages as a result of the fire were approximately $187,500.
Isaac Nebyu and Miriam Sesay in the Annandale High School production of the ‘Connections.’ The …
Drawing of how Chilcott Field’s new bleachers with concession stands, restrooms and elevator (at far …
Site plan of the entire project, including the ballfield.
Artist’s rendition of the two-over-two, stacked townhouses.
Artist’s rendition of the American Legion post in front (white exterior) and the affordable apartments …
Lake Accotink Park’s McLaren-Sargent hilltop pavilion as it appears today overlooking the park marina and …
Richard Sargent (center), and Chet McLaren honored for park volunteerism with named pavilion and certificate …
Carlos Macher directs rehearsal of Opera NOVA’s Virtual Christmas program on Saturday, December 4. Baritone …
Michael F. Thomson, arrested
Rev. Kathy Dwyer, Senior Pastor of Rock Spring United Church of Christ, and Becky Halbe, …
The Golden Radish Award is displayed in the yard outside of Rock Spring United Church …
Replica of the new truck, E-710, sits in the fire station with a copy of …
Holy water? It was a stirring moment when the new engine pulled out of its …
At the dedication of the new engine: Mary Seavey, CJPVFD Chief Corinne Piccardi, James Seavy …
Sidewalk project on Telegraph Road
Along Telegraph Road, the county is putting in a sidewalk that connects to other trails.
On the field at Mount Vernon, Callie Brownson was well known.
You may have seen Saint Nick riding in the Brockway yesterday earlier this week, but …
Inmates who accidentally spill water on the shoes of sheriff's deputies can be hit with …
Besties Aiko and Tai.
Trick-or-treating Aiko-of-Courthouse, last October.
Enjoying the beautiful, unseasonably warm weather.
(From left) are Rocky Run science teacher Renee Martin, math teacher Laura Hornberger, and Assistant …
This is the new Route 28 overpass, connecting people from Chantilly directly to Centreville.
The brand-new ramp from Chantilly’s Walney Road/Cabells Mill Drive intersection over Route 28.
Puppies with health issues and puppy mill origins seized from a Manassas puppy store in …
With everyone masked and at least six feet apart at the Dec. 1 Fairfax County …
Public Comment: "I'm speaking with you today that you restore necessary respect for our officers …
The Board approved the motion by Supervisor Daniel G. Storck, Mount Vernon District on the …
After much discussion, the Board approved Comments on I-495 NEXT Draft National Environmental Policy Act …
“With a big smile on my face, I move approval of A-7 recommended by the …
The Board approved revisions to its Personnel Regulations removing the previous definition of bullying and …
The Board approved advertising for a proposed public hearing on January 26, 2021, 4 p.m. …
The Board approves a motion by Supervisor Rodney L. Lusk, Lee District to authorize a …
Monday, Dec. 7, at an outdoor and socially-distanced ceremony at the Thomas Jefferson Memorial, U.S. …
National Park Foundation President Will Shafroth (right) with U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner at the …
Christmas villages are popular this year.
Try decorating with unexpected patterns and color combinations, like blue and white chinoiserie, this year.
Create an understated tablescape with reindeer antler candleholders and laser-cut wood Christmas trees in neutral …
Tiny Christmas trees made from bottle brushes add a splash of color to holiday décor.
Etched hurricanes mixed with greenery and pine cones create an elegant tablescape.
Reston Hospital Center has built a state-of-the-art neuro intervention suite.
The best-looking barn for the holidays in Fairfax County.
Staff at Fairfax County Fire Station 36 - Frying Pan Park get ladder truck training …
Frying Pan Farm Park Manager Yvonne Johnson shows that everything is oversized and most items …
Shepherd's Center volunteer, Matthew Humphrey, Executive VP, Head of Wealth & Investment Management, United Bank; …
From left: Julie and Patrick Bazin, Owners Bazin's on Church, and Jayne Young, Interim Executive …
Sinead McWeeney - Chimera
Sophia Hsu - Aphrodite Rising From Sea Foam
Juno Braley - Impromptu Art
The Kidera family of McLean, Steve and Katie with their two young children Rory, 4, …
A mother looks back to be sure her children are ready to talk a moment …
Santa and Mrs. Claus turn around to face their elves after lighting the tree.
“Many of these families are in a tough position due to the pandemic," says Bob …
Annual statistics provided by GreenFireWeb.com.
One of the slides Jerry Peters displayed in his virtual presentation to the Great Falls …
(From left) A compound bow and a crossbow. According to GreenFireWeb.com: “No bystander to an …
Mount Vernon High School has produced Frankenstein as a series of audio recordings.
American Legion Post 24 Commander Henry Dorton, left, looks on as a donation is made …
The shuttered coal-fired power plant at the Potomac River Generating Station on North Royal Street …
Members of the Board of Lady Managers present Tempo Restaurant owners Serge and Wendy Albert, …
Shelter veterinarian Erica Caldwell administers a vaccination during a drive-in clinic at the AWLA shelter.
Andras Jacobson
Sidney Davis plays the role of Jacob Marley.
Peter Fannon plays the role of Charles Dickens.
Carlington Fitz Auther Campbell
Guest soloists and American Ballet Theatre alumni, Elina Miettinen dancing the role of Sugar Plum …
Manning one of the welcome stations, last Saturday in Fairfax City’s Old Town Square, are …
LaLinda Street, of Grace Covenant Church, brings a turkey to a waiting car.
Joseph Ferrara, of Cedar Run Community Church, loads a produce box into a vehicle.
(From left) Arun Raj holds open a car door while Yomi Akinyemi, pastor of Zion …
(On left) Paul Woods, from Fairfax County’s Department of Neighborhood & Community Services, loads a …
Christina Pereira is first in line following the police car in the drive-by parade for …
Father John van de Paer sits on a bench outside Solomon House at Missionhurst to …
Indigo Sanders, who lives in the neighborhood on 25th Street next to Missionhurst, made a …
Anna Bartlett (left) and Lauren Rosenthal, Yorktown High School students, on a buying spree at …
Lillian Keith (left) and Lauren Rosenthal, Yorktown High School students, organized a backpack drive for …
Sen. George Barker (D-39)
Out walking with Claudia Salem and the foster sibs.
Sage: Happy and ready for her forever home.
Mourning the past. Fearing the unknown.
Number of Tests Administered.
The pigs enjoyed the pumpkins.
More than 100 pumpkins delivered for the pleasure of the pigs at Poplar Spring.
Dean Jabs, Wren Jabs and Becky Pugh.
Small mixed breeds, favored by puppy mills, often come with hidden poor-health price tags, warn …
Tanks, guns and life-like dioramas are just part of the US Army museum on Fort …
Museum visitors look at the Gulf War exhibit.
A POW outfit worn in the Vietnam War.
Ritisha Sen helps her sister, Riyana as they continue their education virtually in the FCPS …
Sebastian Krauss,17, a senior at Westfield High School in Chantilly, shares a makeshift basement classroom …
Caitlyn Berman, 5, on her first day of distance kindergarten at Mosby Woods Elementary, Fairfax. …
The outfits worn by a team are bulky for riding, but required for this line …
If an officer is on a bicycle, it makes it easier to approach some of …
Alcohol can flow freely during the holidays. Develop a plan to maintain sobriety.
Station 42, Wolftrap, already in the spirit and awaiting toy donations. Fairfax County Fire and …
A partial view of the 4.675-acre property currently owned by the Town of Herndon pending …
Tim Bonnet, Town of Herndon resident, provided public comment on Nov. 17 during the Town …
Captain David Adler, the Senior Naval Science Instructor at Herndon High, presents a check to …
Lúnasa will perform “Celtic Holiday” on Dec. 17, 2020 at CenterStage.
The farmers/vendors and volunteer managers of the Reston Farmers Market.
Petra Demas, 10, of Great Falls holds Mima the family cat, as her little sister, …
(From left) The Demas family of Great Falls: Reagan, Mima the cat, Alice, and Briella, …
(Bottom row, second left) Doris Fisher Irwin is founder of the Scholarship Fund and the …
The Town of Vienna is sharing a handful of ho-ho-holiday activities for all ages.
Senior cellist Nick Loria submits his recording for the Langley HS Orchestra’s virtual concert.
Senior violinist Alyssa Kim was one of the soloists playing the “Theme from Schindler’s List” …
Senior Otto Janke plays viola in a video recording that is included in the Langley …
