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The Holiday Boat Parade of Lights will take place Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at …
Members of the Thistle Dancers perform during the 2012 finale.
The master bath is articulated in Tuscan accents: natural clay tile combined with maple cabinet …
By converting an L-shaped plan to a bisected layout, Designer Sarah Wolf achieves an open …
Designer Sarah Wolf reconfigured an Alexandria couple's master bedroom suite to create a more functional …
Eric Henning, fresh off his third Presidential Inaugural appearance, will be Master of Ceremonies at …
The custom vanity in the Piper master bath was designed to bring specific personal items …
The custom wetbar effectively separates the chef's activity zone from the hearth-side sitting area. It's …
The Pipers’ new powder room includes a Mediterranean-style foot bath ringed in glass and mosaic …
Martin had lobbied Alexandria officials for over a year before the city’s first, trial installation …
Washington Capitals assistant coach Calle Johansson, teaches students at Blessed Sacrament School some basic steps …
Assistant coach of the Washington Capitals hockey team Calle Johansson met with students at Blessed …
From left: Participants in the Charles Houston Rec Center’s “Krunch Bunch” — Mary Holmes, Patricia …
Mayor Bill Euille, state Sen. George Barker (D-39), Inova Alexandria CEO Christine Candio, Joseph Viar …
Joseph Viar Jr. and Bonnie Christ check out the sign of the Inova Alexandria Hospital …
St. Elmo's is ready for the holidays. Their trademark cups and clouds are surrounded by …
St. Elmo's Coffee Pub has been welcoming customers for music, warm drinks and a comfortable …
Jake Land of Potomac is cast as Harold Hill in Bravo@Kat theatre for young artists’ …
Zachary Conneen is Harold Hill, Tobi Baisburd is Marian Paroo and Eli Schulman is Winthrop …
Lily Price, Sophie Johnson and Marin Cahill sell poinsettias outside of Pizzaiolo Cafe on Fern …
Jack Taylor, along with his son John, presents a check Dec. 13 to Alexandria Walk …
Midnight fireworks over the Alexandria waterfront will celebrate the finale of First Night Alexandria.
The fireworks finale of First Night Alexandria lights up the sky over Old Town to …
The Governor’s Mansion in Richmond has served as the home of Virginia’s governors and their …
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-49) at the Democratic Committee Headquarters in Annandale.
Brian Moran, former chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia with U.S. Rep. James Moran …
Andrew Eade, wife Stephanie and son Greyson, 21 months, of Herndon. Eade, from England, was …
Keisy Chavez, her mother Carmen, daughter Cinthya Qureshi and father Miguel Chavez.
Keisy Chavez, a Latino activist with Latinos for Obama, and daughter Cinthya Qureshi at their …
Keisy Chavez on a trip to Peru, where she grew up.
Another band with Alexandria roots, FeelFree will be opening for Virginia Coalition at this Saturday's …
Virginia Coalition intends to celebrate the Mayan calendar being inaccurate in its prediction of the …
Virginia Coalition
Virginia Coalition will be playing at the 9:30 Club this Saturday, Dec. 22.
When faced with an array of yuletide treats, dietician Jennifer Kay Nelson advises against “mindlessly …
Employees at the Fairfax County Retirement Administration Agency enjoyed their morning in jeans and even …
Lindsey Smith, Ann Sharp, Supervisor John Cook, Kalia Sokos and Ryan Kelly with Rosemary Ryan …
(From left) Supervisor John Cook with staff members Ann Sharp, Rosemary Ryan, Kiel Stone, Kalia …
Employees of Group Z in Tysons Corner.
FACETS employees
Employees from the Fairfax County Regional Library.
Showing Support for Jeans Day 2012 at Senator Mark Warner’s Office.
The staff of Fairfax Villa Elementary School in Fairfax, Virginia in their denim in support …
All three of Dominion Virginia Power's local offices in Fairfax, Herndon and Springfield participated to …
Participants in Jeans Day 2012 who attended the ceremony held at the government center.
Proposed site layout.
Design for memorial garden.
Alexandria sanitary sewersheds.
Back-ups on the left-turn lane at the Kings Crossing Wal-Mart have added to existing gridlock …
Grades have plummeted at Jefferson-Houston in the last three years.
View of the proposed new Jefferson-Houston School from the play field along Cameron Street.
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis addresses the chamber gathering.
Jayla Muse exchanged bells for a triangle for the performance of “The Little Drummer Boy.”
Choral Bell instructor Fran Vaughan leads her advanced students in a pre-concert rehearsal on Sunday …
Fairfax County Fire Department Chaplain Grant McIntosh talks with Rachel Carter.
Kevin Lewis talks with Lee District Planning Commissioner James Migliaccio.
Jube Shiver talks Tricia Mikos and Sandy McMaster.
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis talks with Jay McConville, Rob Hartwell and Charles Sills before …
Former U.S. Rep. Tom Davis stands with members of the Mount Vernon-Lee Chamber board of …
Hailey Chauncey waits for her line to ring.
Jayla Muse performs with her classmates a song of Hanukkah.
BJ Ramkissoon plays the drum in “The Little Drummer Boy.”
Erika Walton
Emily Clevenger and Blue Danube.
Five-year-old Mia Li Poe skates to “My Neighbor Totoro.”
Allison and Audrey Roles and Anna Dodson appear for the song, “We Need a Little …
Eileen Maass performs.
Alison Rowan skates to the music of “Romantic Flight.”
Opponents of rezoning gather for Human Rights Day to protest a plan that many say …
The Illusionist proves to the audience that "nothing is up my sleeve" before performing his …
he price of admission to the Magic Show was a new toy or canned goods …
Professor Fizzwiffle and his helper Evelyn find a surprise when working with Alphonso. It keeps …
Professor Fizzwiffle and his volunteer assistant Evelyn perform a trick with the help of Alphonso …
The Amazing Kevin (Kevin McGuire) is surprised by the results of a trick performed with …
Emcee "The Illusionist" (Arnold Fuoco) performs a trick, while the stage is set for the …
And the Winner Is … For the second year in a row, Walker Home at …
Jody Manor, ACVA Board Chair and owner of Bittersweet Café & Catering, Patricia Washington, ACVA …
Pictured at the ACVA Superstar Awards are Jennifer Harris and Justin Thompson of the City …
T.C. Williams senior Ibrahim Bunduka acknowledges the crowd after winning the 126-pound title at the …
West Potomac boys’ basketball David Houston III talks to the Wolverines during their Dec. 11 …
West Potomac senior Javon Trice (55) scored eight points and grabbed 11 rebounds against T.C. …
West Potomac sophomore Kwame Camon scored 21 points and grabbed nine rebounds against T.C. Williams …
Connie Hart and Mary Jo Johnson greet U.S. Rep. Jim Moran at the annual market …
Laura Mandala greets Fiona and Laurie McNamara and Tarina Keene at the market.
Kevin Rawlings portrays the patriotic Santa created by artist Thomas Nast in 1863.
Santa (Kevin Rawlings) presents to local newspaper to fort commander Wally Owens.
Santa (Kevin Rawlings) greets Gabriel and Jill Monostori and Jill’s mother Marilyn on the green …
Farida Barakzai, Asia Haidari, Suaad Hamed and Farida Safi.
Amin Abnalhaver (Palestine) poses for a photo with a classmate Fabiana Burela Peralta.
Ifeoma Kalu-Mba (Nigeria), Femanda Pinedo (Mexico), Melany Ashly Guerrero Soto (Ecusdor), Marilia Ledesma (Peru), Suyeng …
Felicia Bangura and Grace Fungbahun serve up samples of the international cuisines prepared fro the …
Farida and Noorsabah Safi dress in a traditional Afghan costume for the bazaar.
Ana Bonilla begins a dance at the international bazaar last Thursday afternoon.
Another view of the Mount Vernon Estate after hours. The glow of lamplight adds a …
Another volunteer at Mount Vernon Estates teaches, then leads the audience in a Christmas Carol …
The estate is completely decorated for the holidays. Ornaments available for sale make a beautiful …
The Education Center and Gift Shops were open after hours. The Martin Family Band provided …
The estate looks very different when lit by candlelight.
Two Mount Vernon volunteers sing Christmas Carols for the visitors who are walking around the …
Aladdin the Camel, carrying on a Mount Vernon Christmas Tradition. George Washington actually had a …
An unusual sight: the mansion at night.
Historic Interpreters Jeff Dunkelberger (left) and Mike Botts show visitors the blacksmith shop works. Mike …
King Street's Old Town Theater was called The Richmond Playhouse in the 1960s.
Walter and Kelly Clarke with Taverna Cretekou owners Denise and Christos Papaloizou at the preview …
Owner Rob Kaufman takes to the stage at the Old Town Theater preview reception Dec. …
Kate Moran with the help of neighborhood children leads those gathered in holiday songs.
Hundreds of residents filled the parking lot as Santa calls for the Del Ray holiday …
In Rehearsal West Potomac High School choral director leads the school choirs and members of …
An inmate’s family member shows her 15-month-old daughter a doll donated by Toys for Tots.
Education coordinator Krista Sofonia (right) helps an inmate’s family member as she selects gifts.
The Old Town Theatre was built in 1910 as a vaudeville theatre
Vaudeville actors Matthew Pauli, Abigail Wallace, Kerry Doyle and Lyndsey Pressley rehearse in the wings …
Tom Kennedy and Jennifer and Rob Kaufman greet guests at the preview party of the …
Karen Kaufman is joined by friends Jackie Meuse, Catie Gage and Alyssa McCaslin at the …
Rob Kaufman thanks everyone for coming out to the soon-to-be opened Old Town Theatre.
Councilwoman-elect Allison Silberberg and nominee Jay Johnson.
From left: Nominees Warden Foley and Bill McNamara (seated), Doug Gurka, Doug Guilder, Ben Livestro, …
More and more dog owners make use of the off leash dog area at Westgrove …
Roxana Lara with mentor Kathy Stoner.
Supporting Rebuilding Together Alexandria John Marshall Bank presented a check in the amount of $5,000 …
Vice Mayor Kerry Donley and nominees Barbara Barton, David Martin, Hugh Barton and Lonnie Rich.
Nominee Lewis Stearman (right)and his wife, Mildred.
Nominee Rosa Byrd and her husband, Jack.
From left: 1st Lt. Commander Harry F. Day of the General R.E. Lee Camp #726, …
Vern McHargue, past commander of the General R.E. Lee Camp #726, SCV, emphasized General Lee’s …
The portrait of General Robert E. Lee on display in the Alexandria City Hall City …
Local contractors say the holidays often generate ideas for home remodeling projects. “Large kitchen remodels …
From left, Arlington resident Allie Mann, Barry Dixon of Barry Dixon Interiors and Alexandria resident …
Allison Priebe Brooks decorated a mantle for Georgetown Jingle, an annual benefit for pediatric cancer …
Arlington designer Allie Mann used Dr. Seuss characters as inspiration for the Christmas tree she …
Arlington designer Allie Mann was selected to design a tree for the Georgetown Jingle, an …
Arlington-based designer Allie Mann created a Seuss-themed Christmas tree for the Georgetown Jingle, an annual …
The Mass Bands finale.
The Scottish Walk Parade mascot Scottie.
The Alexandria Sheriff's Department color guard.
Councilwoman Del Pepper.
Mayor Bill Euille and Scottish diplomat Robin Nesmith on the reviewing stand.
Spectators draped in the Scottish flag atop a brick wall at Market Square.
City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums led by J.J. Powers.
Mayor Bill Euille at the Scottish Walk.
An elf and Santa bagpipers.
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne with Helen Dorm.
Parade Grand Marshal R. Juge Gregg.
The Lang and Friedrichs families watch the parade on N. Fairfax Street.
Campagna Center Junior Friends Laura Niswander and Allison Brooks with McClain Brooks, 9.
Members of the T.C. Williams High School ROTC.
Old Town School for Dogs owner Carlos Mejias visits with Vola Lawson and her Jack …
Chuck Kava of the Shamrock & Thistle Pipes and Drums from Ocean County, New Jersey.
Allison and McClain Brooks look for friends on the parade route.
Pipe Major Steve Cochran leads the Northern Virginia Firefighters Emerald Society Pipe Band in a …
Artisan Cathy Harl, left, showcases her latest works to shoppers Patricia Harl and Pat Libhart …
Dr. Teh-chang Shih
Sarah Heckman is busy everywhere at Rising Hope where she is both church secretary and …
St. Clement Church rector, the Rev. John Hortum, opens of celebration gift made by the …
Mayor Bill Euille reads aloud a city proclamation declaring that the week of Dec. 3 …
Spearheaded by American Legion Post 24 veterans Dave Brubaker and Mike Hillestad, local service members …
St. Clement head of school Nancy Lavalle Underwood, Mayor Bill Euille, Dory Herman and the …
Alexandria nonprofit Together We Bake officially launched its program to aid local women transitioning from …
Jean Voss and Cowboy ride back through town. The parade returned through town, to their …
Members of the Black Horse Cavalry return through town after the break in the field.
Bella Curtis, atop Espresso, along with her mom, stop for a photo during the break …
Another member of the Black Horse Cavalry, getting ready to return to the parade route.
Black Horse Cavalry member Don Bonds and his horse Sterling. Don took time to talk …
An entrant in the 2012 Holiday Boat Parade of Lights.
Crowds gather at the city dock Dec. 1 to view the holiday boat parade.
With National Harbor on the horizon, the sailboat Firefly took the prize for Thinking Outside …
Boats cruise the Potomac River Dec. 1 in the 13th annual Holiday Parade of Lights.
Wii Fish, decked out as Rudolph, won Best Powerboat.
Maurisa Potts with son Derek.
ACT executive director John Porter, third from left, enjoys the boat parade with his family, …
City manager Rashad Young with Vola Lawson.
Shamrock Thistle Pipes and Drums drum major Chuck Kaba salutes dignitaries in the reviewing stand.
Campagna Center president and CEO Tammy Mann.
Little Theatre of Alexandria choreographer Ivan Davila hands out fliers to promote the upcoming production …
Members of the Thistle Dancers perform during the finale.
Drum major Matt Kuldell signals commands to the St. Andrew's Society Pipes and Drums.
Alexandra Cook, 8, watches the Scottish Walk Parade Dec. 1 from her perch in Market …
Bishop Ireton head boys’ basketball coach Neil Berkman talks to the Cardinals during a game …
Bishop Ireton forward Dan Noe scored 10 of his 15 points in the third quarter …
Bishop Ireton junior Patrick Moseh scored a team-high 18 points during a 73-53 victory against …
Georgina Greenleaf, with her Cavalier Adrian Lamoureux, brings elegance and beauty to the Sugar Plum …
Classical Guitarist Ben Beirs.
The McLean Symphony during the 2011 Holiday Concert.
Santa Claus hands out candy to children during the 5th Annual WinterFest Parade in McLean …
Del. Alfonso H. Lopez (D-49) with his son Aaron Rafael, 5.
Gabriel Chaves, 3, sits on his father J.J.’s shoulders while waiting in line to see …
A daughter, Delaney Grey Fontaine was born 7 lbs, 8 ounces, on Nov. 22, Thanksgiving …
Local high school students learned the latest digital gaming techniques at JAMtech, held at T.C. …
