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Joyce Hylton, recipient of Ellen Pickering Environmental Service Award.
Under treatment at the AWLA for numerous puncture wounds, Arthur enjoys cuddling with AWLA staff …
Henry, transferred to the AWLA by a West Virginia-based rescue group, relaxes at the shelter …
A Cajun shrimp boil: Smoked Shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, and potatoes. From Hops n Shine.
Alexandria Aces owner Frank Fannon, second from right, with front office staff and former owner …
Donald Dinan, right, congratulates Frank Fannon as the new majority owner of the Alexandria Aces …
Rose Berler, a 2014 Living Legend of Alexandria, died May 19 at the age of …
Steve Gresham as a young boy growing up in Norfolk.
Steve and Sally Gresham were married for 46 years.
Steve and Sally Gresham on their wedding day in July of 1974.
Steve Gresham, left, with wife Sally, son Christopher, daughter-in-law Morganne and grandson Emerson.
Renowned architect Steve Gresham died April 29 at the age of 70.
Kwaku Agyeman, an Alexandria resident, talked to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg about airport …
Animal Protection Police Officers D. Pitts, Wallace, and K. Prucnal share a moment during the …
Dr. Karen Diviney, Director, Animal Sheltering, and Capt. Jerry Watts, Commander, Animal Services Division, whose …
Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeff McKay addresses participants, promising that resources are coming to South …
Jennifer Passey
Francisco Becerra of Westmoreland Farms moves quickly, selling fresh produce, collards, asparagus, mushrooms, and plants …
Hilah Kaufman of Fairfax and her daughter Maya, 6, live close to the Burke Farmers …
Nick Balenger with his mother, Sylvie Balenger, and father, Steve Balenger, at his graduation from …
Marshall Dantzler on the day he was inducted into the NASS Hall of Fame.
Proposed Master Plan Key: 1. Restrooms, concessions, dining pavilion; 2. Social plaza; 3. Open space; …
Paula Burdette grows 20 different varieties of microgreens in 30 trays of vertical shelving in …
Diego Gomez, home from UVA for the summer, is helping staff his mom’s Roots & …
Eight-year-old Dagny Viera writes “lettuce” and “lechuga” on each plastic bag as her mother, Stacey, …
Carter Berry assists Susan Agolini dropping off produce from Marymount University’s Plot Against Hunger Garden …
Ana’s Twist has added new Ecuadorian specialities to its stand this year including tamales with …
Barajas Market stretches out along one side of the Lubber Run Farmer’s Market from the …
Ariel Dooley searches for a loaf of rye bread, but it is already sold out …
Halisa Hayrullahoglu says the mezza choices such as grape leaves, red lentil and eggplant salads …
Diana Mendoza holds up a carton of the seasonal Morel mushrooms which are foraged by …
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The Panel, from left: Dennis Hays, RCA President & former US Ambassador; John Farrell, longtime …
From left: candidates, Former Va. NAACP President Sean Perryman; Va. Sen. David Marsden, surrogate for …
With Lake Anne and its sparkling fountain as a backdrop, candidates for Va. Lt. Governor …
River Farm sits along the Potomac River.
Alexander Jahelka, 24, of Reston
Cindy Roeder, the Herndon Parks and Recreation Director, hands David Agland of Herndon his official …
Voting in the Democratic Primary
Jennifer Adeli, Candidate for the 2021 Democratic Primary, Member of the House of Delegates District …
Kathleen J. Murphy, Candidate for the 2021 Democratic Primary, Member of the House of Delegates …
Senior cellists Misha Somogyi and Keon Parastaran present “A Tribute to Doc,” a self-composed piece …
From left top: Michael Aten, Emilia Ermanoski. Bottom: Ben Cudmore, Chloe Lahr, Will Chapman, Anna …
(From bottom left) Silvie Kiser, Karyn Ryan, Diane Lahey, (from top left) Michelle Ouellet, Eve …
"Maxine’s Pink Lily with Rain Drops” is one of the magnificent flowers in Maxine’s garden. …
Maxine Turner and Dee Leggett in front of the display of Maxine’s flower photographs at …
Bridges all around the area need attention but there needs to be money to fix …
These pictures of the bridge on Old Colchester Road show the wear and tear that …
Kingstowne resident Aspen Guthrie and her Bike to Work Day tee shirt.
The intersection at Penn Daw sees much action as this area was dubbed a revitalization …
Looking south on Richmond Highway, there are places where redevelopment would change the look.
(Left to right) Mark Murray, Chamber Chairman, Fort Belvoir Swim Team; Gershon Price, Lewis High …
Elizabeth Hutchison, Bishop Ireton High School, is awarded her scholarship by Michael Bennett, CFO of …
First place went to Langley High senior Alyssa Kim.
Travel enthusiast Arlene Richter, pictured here in the Needles district of Utah’s Canyonlands National Park, …
Leslie Sandler of Fairfax Station says that Fairfax County Public Schools is not the place …
Omar Elbaba, 15, of Vienna said, "The Fairfax GOP is trying to remove [Omeish] from …
Demonstrators in support and those against Abrar Omeish, FCBS School Board Member At Large.
Chairman Dr. Ricardy Anderson (Mason District) Fairfax County School Board says, "Our students and families …
Abrar Omeish, Fairfax County School Board Member (At Large) speaks without notes during the FCPS …
Two of the pets available for adoption at the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption …
Kate Schultz tends to her garden May 3 at the Dale Street Community Garden in …
Reba Bayliss, Gold Star widow of USAF Capt. Paul Martin Bayliss, and son Patrick unveil …
LTC Jack Bohman (ret), left, with Abigail Farley and Brett Pritchett commemorate Armed Forces Day …
Curtis Versace, right, is joined by Maj. Jerry File (ret) and LTC Jack Bohman (ret) …
Betty Dogan with her father, William S. Dogan II, on her wedding day.
Brewer Dogan, left, and William S. Dogan Sr.
A young pup receives his first nail trim courtesy of Pawsh Dog Wash.
A pet cat receives vaccinations for rabies, distemper and parvovirus.
Chatting after a ball are (from left) John Jennings, Tori Miller, Ruth McCoy Miles, Emma …
Lobster Crab Ravioli with lobster ginger sauce and lobster garnish is an entrée at Hamrock's …
Coyote Grille’s appetizer of Carne con Crema de Maiz – Marinated steak on a bed …
Capital Ale House’s entrée of Basil Shrimp and Scallop Sauté with lemongrass-infused brown rice, sautéed …
Abigail Bangs, Springfield, John Lewis High School: “Lewis is organizing graduation as an outdoor event …
Maddy Mae Dickinson, Springfield, Lake Braddock Secondary School: “LBSS graduation is being held at Jiffy …
Brianna Trouin, Burke, Lake Braddock Secondary School: “I expected us to have to wear masks …
Madi Parker, Springfield, West Springfield High School: “I don’t expect much from our graduation. However, …
Brandon Tran, Springfield, West Springfield High School: “I am hoping for a semi-normal graduation since …
Police Capt. Jason Allegra at his desk at the Sully District Station.
AHC graduates (left to right) Esmerelda Matthews, Elena Ogbe, Abel Geleta, Mahia Rahmen.
Samantha Knepper, Navy military wife, gathers May 7 at the Starbucks Military Family Store in …
Nicholas (Nick) M. Horrock
Ride Marshall Jeff Gauger of Alexandria is Vice President of Fairfax Alliance for Better Bicycling …
Cyclists Fairfax County Supervisor Walter C. Alcorn (D) and his wife, Kristen, board the Metrorail …
Linda Colbert, Mayor of the Town of Vienna, prepares to meet the Tour de Hunter …
Shyamali Hauth, Hunter Mill District Staff, hands volunteer Bob Evans, senior W&OD Trail patroller and …
On Saturday, May 15, Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Jeffrey C. McKay …
Former Fairfax County Supervisor Catherine M. Hudgins.
Southgate Community Center, located at 12125 Pinecrest Rd., Reston, may be in for a name …
Singer/songwriter Amanda Cunningham of Reston.
From left: Stella Monner, William Bush, Elenora Fiel, Benjamin Eggleston and Ashton Rauch in Madison …
Madison SGA President and graduating senior Braden Holt.
Eli Roberts and Abhaya Tyrka in Langley High performance of “Real Talk,” May 14, 2021.
Sales staff at C & A Produce help a shopper at the McLean Farmers Market.
“This is our 37th year here at the McLean Market,” said Iman Sharkawi. “We’ve been …
Market-goers Anna Steel and her son, Emmett, 3, stop at the McLean Farmers Market to …
(From left) GFCA Past President Glen Sjoblom; GFCA President Bill Canis; Eric Knudsen, the 2021 …
On a recent Sunday, even with still-limited seating, Mookie’s drew in folks aplenty—and fortunately its …
Block 23 of the North Potomac Yard design plan includes affordable housing and a school …
The trail will cross Long Branch.
The path goes from the end of Cinder Bed Road into the woods off Beulah …
The Metrobus 11Y makes many stops along Richmond Highway between Mount Vernon Highway and the …
The Metrobus 11Y is one of several buses along Richmond Highway.
The Belhaven Apartments are part of the revitalization of the Penn Daw area on Richmond …
These apartments are set to open in 2022.
The block to the left will be part of North Potomac Yard, and the plan …
The Republican stateside ticket, from left to right: Jason Miyares for attorney general, Glenn Youngkin …
House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn appears in Old Town Alexandria during a Northern Virginia stop on …
In February 2020, city officials presented this cost estimate to City Council members outlining three …
Association members, NoVA Parks Board members, State legislators, and County Supervisor cut the Turning Point …
Re-enactor Lynne Garvey-Hodges, as Mrs. Robert “Mimi” Walker, who was arrested for picketing and served …
Jane Barker, Vice Chair/Co-Founder of the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial Association, extended an invitation to …
Dr. Thelma Daley, Past President, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, poses with a statue of Mary …
In period dress attending the Turning Point Suffragist Memorial dedication at Occoquan Regional Park, Dave …
Dae Young Kim
Marymount University’s first Cultural Graduation Reception acknowledges the accomplishments of first-generation college graduates from underrepresented …
Patricia Wirth, TPMSA Executive Director, and Paul Gilbert, Executive Director, NOVA Parks.
Quinn Jones of Arlington represented suffragist Alice Paul.
Julieanne Smith of Woodbridge represented suffragist Rose Winslow.
Dr. Thelma Daley with statue of Mary Church Terrell, a suffragist and co-founder of the …
Lynne Garvey-Hodge portrayed suffragist Mrs. Robert "Mimi" Walker.
Association members, NOVA Parks Board members, State legislators, and County Supervisor cut the Turning Point …
Theressa Hillian caught a Dekay's brown snake in her yard and put it in a …
The rough green snake is quite stunning when it climbs trees in Dyke Marsh.
Eastern rat snakes like to bask in the sun in trees in Dyke Marsh and …
Herpetologist Caroline Seitz with KidsNatureShows.com holds an eastern garter snake in Dyke Marsh. She advises …
Lori Alexander, owner of the newly-expanded Physical Therapy Zone on S. Washington Street.
Dr. Rolel Mbaidjol with former Inova clinic patient Dana Ismail and Ismail’s mother Nejia Kambaraki …
Alexandria and Northern Virginia elected officials help Inova President and CEO Dr. J. Stephen Jones, …
Del Ray Café manager Abdel Laassili, left, and employee Nadir Elijji get emotional May 7 …
Police Chief Michael Brown, center, prepares for the wreath laying ceremony to honor Alexandria’s fallen …
Jeremy Lenzer, President of the Alexandria Retired Police, Fire and Sheriff Association, left, makes remarks …
David McConnell demonstrates the sharpness and power of the sword on wet rolled Japanese floor …
David Drawdy (center) leads group in sword moves to address enemies in front, behind, or …
The McDonald’s is between Old Lee Highway and Old Pickett Road in Fairfax.
This existing McDonald’s in Fairfax City was built in 1970.
Fairfax City Council members discuss the FY 22 budget before adopting it.
Ernie's Crab House from a March 2018 photo. Read on for possible future plans for …
Stephen Arthur Richardson.
(Front row, from left) are Westfield thespians Chloe Jornales, Adam Mahoney, Kayla Gadley, Kaitlyn Long, …
Woojung Lee paints her sunrise-themed cherry blossom sculpture entitled “2021.”
Woojung Lee’s Sunrise sculpture located at Long Bridge Park at National Landing in Arlington.
Woojung Lee, Fairfax resident and winner of Art in Bloom sculpture contest.
Corporal Harvey Snook III.
Officer John Buckley.
Officer George Pomraning.
Officer Israel Gonzalez.
Officer Arthur Chorovich.
Special Police Officer Louis Shaw.
Detective Russell Pettie.
The most anticipated condominium community in Old Town North is opening its doors for an …
Nathan Wiehe and Cassie Ravo, Arlington’s Foster Parents of the Year. They love fostering teens …
Another Ramadan spread on the first night of Ramadan, with traditional Arab dishes like Kibbeh, …
McLean residents Ahmed and Fayhaa prepare to eat an elaborate Iftar dinner with their host’s …
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to withdraw its June 23, 2020, concurrence …
The photo illustration depicts the planned 114-foot telecommunications monopole tower. A proposed alternative could have …
Pranav Choudhary
Rodrigo Torres Sharp, 6, of Great Falls, and his mother, Zulay Torres Sharp, enjoy Mother's …
(From left) Teresa Vo, mother of Alicia Vo, 15, and daughter-in-law of Suong Vo of …
(From left) Kenci Santamaria of Herndon, her daughter, Jaritza Santamaria, 9, and son, Jefferson Jose, …
Lane configurations like this may be part of the plan.
The National Park Service has nine spots along the GW Parkway to implement at road …
Kiwanis member Rich Keil got the "You Make a Difference Award" from the Rotary Club …
When the Farmer's Markets are closing for the evening, Rich Keil goes and gets the …
Mount Vernon Supervisor Dan Storck was out with Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring, Sen. Scott …
Farm supporters were out in numbers.
Northern Virginia Conservation Trust representatives Aaron Kershaw, left, and Greg Meyer made signs to let …
Pit stops like this one from years’ past will not be as social this year.
(From left) John T. Frey, the Fairfax County Circuit Court clerk, swears in Kevin Davis …
The hinged glass shower door is consistent with the contemporary design of this bathroom by …
White countertop, dark wood cabinets, floating vanity, black fixtures create a spa-like atmosphere in this …
The City of Alexandria Storm Sewer Capacity Analysis identified 90 problem areas in the city …
Flooding in the City of Alexandria on June 1, 2015.
Fairfax County Police identify this as Jonathan Lincoln, 41, of Falls Church.
Kevin Davis, Chief of Police, Fairfax County Police Department, at his first News Conference, held …
Bottom, from right, Kevin Davis, Chief of Police, Fairfax County Police Department; Supervisor Rodney Lusk …
Woodlawn Auto Center has some of the lowest gas prices in the area.
Unwined in Belle View Shopping center is a destination for wine and craft beers.
ServiceMaster Restore NCR is local and now provides needed disinfection services.
Roberts Memorial United Methodist Church.
Charlie Woodberry portrays a trucker in Woodson High’s show.
Playing cleaning women in Woodson High’s musical, “Working,” are (from left) Diya Selvan, Hana Kewaisy …
Levi Asuncion with daughter Victoria. Victoria: “My mom is really kind and generous. She has …
Melissa Riddy with daughters Alice and Emily and dog Cindy. Alice: “My mom is the …
Katherine and Elizabeth Cook kiss mom Diane Duff. Diane: “Our mother taught us to be …
Lynette Matthews and son Lance. “I am super excited. This is wonderful and beautiful being …
Natalie and Tracy Kindle Jr. Tracy: “My mom inspires me to be a better version …
Kunegunda Belle with children Rachel, Michael and Alexander Hueckstead. Rachel: “My mom is a good …
Jackie Maldonado with Diego and baby Lucia. “I am so excited for my first Mother’s …
Jordan Moynihan with son Ames. Ames: “My mom lets me do a lot and I …
Susan and Elan Medina. “I’m looking forward to celebrating my first Mother’s Day with my …
Damaris Thompson with daughter Dahlia Bernal. “We have a little one on the way and …
Rachel Roudik (in back) and baby Brooks; in front – Lynn Abram holding Mollie Abraham …
Meg Ziemann with sons Hugo and Quinn (in back), in front Rita Packard with baby …
Tommy Muntzer, 8, and dad Bryan pose by a Mustang GT 5.0.
Star Wars characters from the 501st Garrison Tyranus delighted the crowd.
Harrison Sherman inspects this 1923 Model T-Bucket Ford owned by Daniel Eno.
Mike Horton stands beside his 1970 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Mojda and Masoud Al-Majid give this Shelby Cobra 428 two thumbs up.
Manning the Ellie’s Hats booth are (from left) Beckie Reilly; Kim Luckabaugh; founder Jay Coakley; …
Inside the clinic are (from left) ADAMS President Syed Moktadir, ADAMS Board member Robert Marro, …
(From left) GMU student Mahir Ahmed received his vaccination from Dr. Derick Hanlan while Gov. …
Ethan Luvisia
Ann Shanley, making wildflower bouquets in a Wyoming field at 90.
Alexandria resident Pam Matthes (right) with her mother, Pat. And in the middle, a big …
Bayou Bakery, Coffee Bar & Eatery offers a Breakfast in Bed bundle to surprise mom …
Best Buns offers heart-shaped cookies for mom as well as a Breakfast in Bed tray.
Randolph’s Bakery meets the demand to eat dessert first with its wide selection of pastries, …
Duck Donuts fall into hot fat in front of your eyes and can be customized …
Happy Birthday, Wendy!
George and Marjorie Hobart, George’s son, Ted Hobart, and Wendy’s pandemic foster parents, Kit and …
Wendy herself, celebrating her 21st birthday.
From left: Jefferson Escobar Rivera, Kobe Rivas Galdamez, Jake Swery and Yaliek Miranda.
(From left) The Moriarty and DeHaan families of Herndon enjoy a morning at the Herndon …
(From left) Melodie Stehling, of Centreville, Naturalist with Fairfax County Park Authority; Jamie Wray, Virginia …
This map shows the area on the Mount Vernon Trail that will be improved.
Trail resurfacing is occurring now before a bigger project that includes a bridge over Dogue …
To attract people, the Workhouse Arts Center is looking to open up some vacant buildings …
This is one of the buildings officials are planning to open up for commercial entities.
This artists rendering shows what it might be like when commercial businesses come to the …
For Fairfax County high schools, the car parade is one graduation tradition from last year …
Lake Braddock senior McKenzie Shedd is gearing up to attend the U.S. Naval Academy this …
Ponteha Aryavand, 10, shows that other Pike areas have paved trails, such as the area …
Ponteha Aryavand, 10, of Great Falls, stands at the entrance to her housing development on …
Those who are experiencing mental health challenges can seek assistance from agencies and therapists with …
The bike lanes on Seminary Road are part of a controversial plan approved by the …
Jane Edmondson, representing Dranesville District Supervisor John Foust.
Tim Hackman, Dranesville District member of the Fairfax County Park Authority Board.
With its new flume and waterwheel, Colvin Run Mill in Great Falls reopened on May …
Water from Colvin Run flows to the flume, over the waterwheel to the tail race, …
Dan Dyke, President, Friends of Colvin Run Mill.
Sara Baldwin, Acting Director, Fairfax County Park Authority.
Rev. Dr. Vernon Walton, the First Baptist Church Vienna senior pastor.
Rabbi Michael G. Holzman, Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, Reston.
While the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors issued another statement affirming their selection of Police …
Kevin Davis assumed the office of Chief of Police, Fairfax County on May 3, 2021.
A metal roof blew off a house on Golden Ash Way in Kentlands during Friday’s …
A large tree fell on a house in Bethesda during Friday’s windstorm.
Wind gusts up to 60 miles per hour toppled pines at River Falls on Friday, …
Josiah Henson Museum and Park.
At-large councilmembers Gabe Albornoz and Will Jawando, with Potomac’s councilmember Andrew Friedson, at the 100th …
The Dentzel’s Carousel Company installed Glen Echo Park’s carousel, one of 135 functioning antique carousels …
DIscarded cigarette butts at the corner of Sherwood Hall Lane and U.S. 1.
Here, an Osprey nest at Belle Haven marina shows various plastic debris lining the nest.
Osprey with streaming debris in Woodbridge, Va.
A Willet perched on a discarded tire. (Virginia Eastern Shore)
Crowds gather at Alexandria Police Headquarters June 2, 2020, to rally against racism and remember …
An excavation crane begins demolition at Douglas MacArthur Elementary School April 26 on Janneys Lane.
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School principal Penny Hairston speaks on April 26 prior to the beginning …
Supervisor John W. Foust (D-Dranesville)
The Fairfax County Police Department is the largest law enforcement agency within the Commonwealth of …
Beth El Hebrew Congregation Rabbi David Spinrad unveils the remembrance marker at the site of …
Soloist Tanya Wilkins performs April 23 at the ceremony remembering the 1897 lynching of Joseph …
Rev. Professor Quandricos B. Driskell of Beulah Baptist Church, right, opens the April 23 ceremony …
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne, Deputy Sheriff Angela Speight, Deputy Sheriff Victor Ignacio and Deputy Sheriff Sean …
Art teacher and artist Ramandip Singh’s second mural captures John R. Lewis’ work as a …
Art teacher and artist Ramandip Singh stands before one of two murals he created for …
Student activists, seniors Kadija Ismail and Kimberly Boateng, instrumental in bringing the school name issue …
Students, staff, and officials prepare for ribbon cutting for John R. Lewis High School at …
Charles Childers, new poet and graduating senior, delivered his tribute to civil rights leader John …
A snapshot of the variety of housing types available in Fairfax City.
Fairfax City Councilman Sang Yi
The podcast series shared stories from within the Robinson community.
Zoe Brennan as Jane in Westfield High School's production of ‘4 A.M.’
(From left) Playing children, Alex Lesnik and McKenzy Hopkins face off against their treasure-hunt competitors, …
(From left) Disney princesses Josie Puckett, Caroline Jareb and Katie Wood strike a “Charlie’s Angels” …
Construction sites like this one either impinge on tree roots in a way that will …
Montgomery County publicizes the benefits of trees with tags noting how many gallons of water …
With characteristic red eyes, a Brood X cicada exits from its exoskeleton, moving from nymph …
