Photos for July 2012

Keeping uncluttered sightlines from the house was essential to the owners. The spilt staircase design … July 27, 2012	A two-level rear elevation solution by Sun Design Remodeling features a 17-foot by 16-foot screen … July 27, 2012	A fire pit adds appreciably to outdoor enjoyment. Cushioned wicker furniture can generally be left … July 27, 2012
Athletes who are also tech-enthusiasts might enjoy melding both passions at a camp like TIC … July 25, 2012	Retired Navy Capt. William E. Finn has been appointed as the new educational facilities director … July 18, 2012	Moss July 18, 2012
Heloise, the queen of household hints and former Arlington resident who was in town for … July 10, 2012	Members of American Legion Post 24 in Alexandria gather to congratulate Jim Glassman, seated second … July 25, 2012	Jim Glassman, a member of Alexandria's American Legion Post 24, holds the Virginia State 2012 … July 25, 2012
An antique suitcase holds a selection of vintage men's items available at Vintage Mirage. July 26, 2012	Gigi Pearl prepares a vintage Neiman Marcus gold brocade dress accented with rhinestones for display … July 26, 2012	Elinor Coleman displays some of the vintage jewelry available at Vintage Mirage. After eight years … July 26, 2012
Nora Stanko and Katie McCoy sail through the lagoon at the sailing marina tacking to … July 30, 2012	Sailing instructor Connor Anderson has spent the last 10 summers on the river: The first … July 30, 2012	Bryce Hartigan releases the halyard that holds the mainsail. July 30, 2012
Mark Witkowski and Jack Butler ask a few questions as to how to catch the … July 30, 2012	Emma Rainard and Maya Parker practice their skills. July 30, 2012	Chris Gillespie (Judge Turpin) and Harv Lester (Sweeney Todd). July 24, 2012
Zachary Frank (Pirelli) and Mike McAdoo (Customer). July 24, 2012	Harv Lester (Sweeney Todd) and Jennifer Pagnard (Mrs. Lovett). July 24, 2012	Jennifer Pagnard as Mrs. Lovett with Pie Shop Cast. July 24, 2012
Roxanne Scher (Joanna), Will Hawkins (Anthony), Mike McAdoo (Ensemble), and Harv Lester (Sweeney Todd) in … July 23, 2012	Tasting room manager Jennifer Chace pours a glass of Derecho Common directly from the fermentation … July 28, 2012	Alexandria's John Bordner, left, gets a sneak preview of Port City Brewing's new Derecho Common … July 28, 2012
Dennis Randolph enters his sixth season has T.C. Williams head football coach. July 10, 2012	T.C. Williams head football coach Dennis Randolph, 59, is back on the field after being … July 10, 2012	Members of Kumbia Power watch from the side stage. The group performed later in the … July 29, 2012
The hillside above the stage as La Furia Band takes the stage. July 29, 2012	The La Furia Band warms up for a set. July 29, 2012	Men of Steel fill the scooter baskets on the vendor field. July 29, 2012
Jose Lopez and Junior Martinez try out their gift trumpets on the field. July 29, 2012	Melanie and Christopher Ponce watch the people coming into the festival. July 29, 2012	Vendor Anna Ponce inflates a Spiderman balloon at her booth on the festival grounds. July 29, 2012
Roxana Hernandez’s young son plays in the bubbles at the annual Arlandria Chirilagua festival on … July 29, 2012	The hillside above the stage as La Furia Band takes the stage. July 29, 2012	Laura Zelaya and Brian Van Hoven hand out information of the 2012 Olympic coverage provided … July 29, 2012
Roxana Hernandez’s young son plays in the bubbles at the annual Arlandria Chirilagua festival on … July 29, 2012	Joe Shumard is gifted with a combination of organizational skills and good-natured personality that enables … July 31, 2012	No one enjoys a good nap like my husband, Richard Yep, and our 10-year-old lab, … July 31, 2012
A dragonfly rests on a leaf above a splashing pond in the Calvert’s garden off … July 31, 2012	Students at the Potomac Tennis Club work to tone and tighten their muscles. Fitness experts … July 30, 2012	Marymount University Professor Michelle Walters-Edwards suggests recommended enlisting the help of a fitness professional to … July 30, 2012
Arlington resident Andrew Mead believes that Olympic-level fitness often requires resources that are often not … July 30, 2012	The first boundary marker for the District of Columbia, which was originally placed here in … July 30, 2012	The Mount Vernon Trail crosses with a nature path under the Woodrow Wilson Bridge at … July 26, 2012
Students engage in hands-on activities to encourage students to focus on science and math. July 27, 2012	Northern Virginia Community College runs summer camps as part of its SySTEMic Solutions program. July 27, 2012	Dr. Matthew Messina of the American Medical Association says prevention, care and treatment information are … July 27, 2012
Halitosis specialist Dr. Richard Miller counsels a patient on oral health care. Experts say mouthwash … July 27, 2012	View from Duke Street. July 27, 2012	View from The Strand. July 27, 2012
Carr Hospitality's plan for the Cummings property, which is at the northeast corner of Duke … July 27, 2012	Edward S. Kidd, Jr. July 25, 2012	2nd Lt. Matthew Brett Hurley July 25, 2012
Fifi, the dog, in the arms of AWLA staff member Chelsea Young. July 18, 2012	Max. July 18, 2012	AWLA staff member Chelsea Young, right, plays with Cricket. July 18, 2012
Turkish, a dove. July 18, 2012	AWLA staff member Ashley Young, right, plays with Sabrina. July 18, 2012	Poppy, a cat. July 18, 2012
Crepe, a guinea pig. July 18, 2012	Squirtle, a turtle. July 18, 2012	Patrick Cole, AWLA’s director of communications and outreach, holds Oak. July 18, 2012
Education coordinator Krista Sofonia (far left) and Sheriff Dana Lawhorne (far right) congratulate (center, left … July 19, 2012	From left: Mauricio Carvalho and Joseph Weeks of ORS Interactive present Marcel Washington, Rashaud Westbrook, … July 19, 2012	Zan waiting for me to throw the ball. — Vince LaPointe July 25, 2012
Zoey with her owner, Ashlynn Prisby, age 8. July 9, 2012	Beagle brothers Oscar (left) and Riley (right), companions of Nate and Kara Macek of Old … July 25, 2012	Author Reception Old Town resident Mame Reiley is with Tim Shriver at a July 19 … July 25, 2012
... and here he is looking tan. July 25, 2012	Here he is looking very white … July 25, 2012	A cappella group Word of Mouth sings Christmas Carols on South Union Street as part … July 21, 2012
Remy gets a bath July 22 at Dogtopia, 3121 Colvin St., that hosted the 8th … July 22, 2012	Sam and James visit with Mr. and Mrs. Claus dressed during the Union Street Christmas … July 21, 2012	Kevin Nance pauses at the panel for Max Robinson (May 1, 1939 – Dec. 20, … July 25, 2012
Tom Suydam of the Alexandria Commission on HIV/AIDS ponders the life and death represented in … July 25, 2012	Details from a selection of panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at the … July 25, 2012	Details from a selection of panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at the … July 25, 2012
Details from a selection of panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt on display at the … July 25, 2012	A poster of the What About Me depicts cats available for adoption at King Street … July 24, 2012	Photo detail July 24, 2012
Jim Dunning July 19, 2012	Volunteers Nancy and Buzzie Harris prepare to leave the Hermitage July 14 to deliver Meals … July 14, 2012	Volunteers, donors and city officials gather at the Hermitage July 14 to celebrate the addition … July 14, 2012
Trumpet player Bill Stetson plays out a solo part in the opening selection, “In the … July 18, 2012	George Carroll on drums. July 18, 2012	Martin Horn on saxophone. July 18, 2012
Young concert-goers make a summer offering in the fountain as the band warms up. July 18, 2012	Ruth Ann Kier on trombone and group president Dean Eveland on trombone. July 18, 2012	Rowan LeCompte stands to acknowledge the applause. July 15, 2012
Dean and President of the Virginia Theological Seminary the Very Rev. Ian Markham reads a … July 15, 2012	A detail from the chapel window by Rowan LeCompte July 15, 2012	St. Paul’s Chapel window in memory of William Wellford Smith July 15, 2012
St. Paul’s historian Ruth Lincoln Kaye greets Rowan LeCompte at the reception on Sunday morning. July 15, 2012	Makara was heavily influenced by Japanese style triptychs, where panels stand together, or can be … July 12, 2012	Susan Makara, the Torpedo Factory 2012 Artist of the Year, poses with her painting, “Capricorn … July 12, 2012
Rowers hoist their racing shell above their heads on the dock of the Dee Campbell … July 18, 2012	Alexandria Aces outfielder Alex Buccilli played for the American League all-stars during the Cal Ripken … July 11, 2012	Alexandria Aces manager Corey Haines managed the American League all-stars during the Cal Ripken Collegiate … July 11, 2012
"One Eyed Jack," Nancy Reinke, etching July 18, 2012	Dr. Mark Trowbridge July 18, 2012	Cigarettes sold in Northern Virginia, with the exception of Arlington, fall under the jurisdiction of … July 18, 2012
Northern Virginia Cigarette Tax Board enforcement officers confiscate cartons of Virginia cigarettes destined for high … July 18, 2012	Merry, the first resident of the Fairfax facility having joined the staff in 1995, rules … July 17, 2012	Frank Britton and Jamie Ogden remain standing after hours of dancing in Marathon '33 at … July 10, 2012
The "J" sisters, Jillian, Julie and June are 3-month-old puppy bundles of joy and they … July 17, 2012	Saint Bernard Sophie relaxes a bit after enjoying some play time. July 17, 2012	Arlington resident and Potomac Pedalers member Ed Hazelwood is seen in front of the Brandenburg … July 17, 2012
At Kool Akademy. The Allen Etiquette Institute conducted the second annual Kool Akademy, a youth … July 17, 2012	Niki Wanner shows off UCM’s empty shelves. With her is food pantry manager Jose Fratti. July 17, 2012	Cherry Challenge Alex McGuinness, general manager of RedRocks Pizzeria, receives the plaque as Cherry Challenge … July 18, 2012
Shirley Marshall July 3, 2012	Shirley Marshall is flanked by some of her staff: Terry Bibbs (left), director of human … July 16, 2012	Marian E. Nowland July 16, 2012
How can anyone resist this pose from one of the HSFC kittens? July 16, 2012	The County has been at odds with the EPA over management of the 52-square mile … July 16, 2012	Area residents take pictures with the President. July 14, 2012
President meets an enthusiastic crowd. July 14, 2012	President Obama speaks at Centreville High: "We understood that the economy in this country works … July 14, 2012	U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) addresses the crowd at Centreville High School Saturday afternoon. July 14, 2012
Heights students embark on a 30-mile hike along the Appalachian Trail. Experts say children can … July 13, 2012	Instructor Matthew Gehlhoff leads student at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School in an after-school … July 13, 2012	Students at St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School participate in an after-school “Kids in Motion” … July 13, 2012
Joy Trejo July 11, 2012	Chinquapin swimmer Ronan Lauinger broke the Colonial Swim League’s 34-year-old record in the boys’ 8U … July 11, 2012	T.C. Williams running back Dealo Robertson carries the football during a "green" practice on July … July 11, 2012
T.C. Williams quarterback Alec Grosser throws a pass during a "green" practice on July 10 … July 11, 2012	T.C. Williams football players and coaches took part in their first of seven summer "green" … July 11, 2012	Ulycess “Dee” Dunmore, left, listens as and Fernando Torrez poses a question to Tim Kaine … July 12, 2012
Fireworks brighten the night sky over Oronoco Bay Park at the 2012 celebration of Alexandria’s … July 7, 2012	The park slowly fills as the Alexandria Symphony prepares to perform at the 2012 celebration … July 7, 2012	Amanda and her grandmother Caroline Griffith enjoy a sampling of cupcakes at the 2012 celebration … July 7, 2012
Ten Year Anniversary. Friday, July 6, was the 10th anniversary of the dedication of the … July 11, 2012	Neighborly Style. On Friday afternoon, June 29, swim team representatives from the Northern Virginia Swim … July 3, 2012	Source: College Sports Council July 10, 2012
Gadsby's Tavern Museum is welcoming families with special tours rhosted by its Junior Docents, from … July 10, 2012	Del Ray Artisans presents BOARDERLINES, an art exhibit by six members of the Board of … July 10, 2012	The Torpedo Factory Art Center's Target Gallery presents Masks, a solo exhibit featuring paintings and … July 10, 2012
Union Street celebrates Christmas in July, co-presented by The Christmas Attic & the Businesses of … July 10, 2012	Occasionally Cake is celebrating their three-year anniversary on Saturday, July 21 and handing out one … July 10, 2012	“Unmasked” by Susan Makara, from Target Gallery’s “Masks” exhibition. July 10, 2012
Tesfa July 10, 2012	Clinger July 10, 2012	Morris July 10, 2012
Gorsuch July 10, 2012	This bathroom, in a Potomac home, was remodeled by Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. The National Association … July 9, 2012	Bob Gallagher, president of Sun Design in Northern Virginia, remodeled the kitchen and dining area … July 9, 2012
David Vogt of Case Design Remodeling, Inc. created an open kitchen and dining area in … July 9, 2012	Cooper July 3, 2012	John Smith and son Mathew enjoy the game room at Charles Houston Recreation Center. The … July 1, 2012
The pool at Charles Houston Recreation Center was a cool respite for city residents over … July 1, 2012	The Cora Kelly Recreation Center has air-conditioned facilities where residents can charge electronic devices, or … July 1, 2012	The Wal-Mart at 7910 Richmond Highway was still without power Sunday afternoon, two days after … July 1, 2012
A tree on the grounds of Trinity United Methodist Church at the corner of Allison … July 3, 2012	The 2700 block of Kenwood Avenue was littered with felled trees and debris the morning … July 3, 2012	A car on the 600 block of Beverley Drive was crushed by a tree during … July 3, 2012
The force of the June 29 storm is evident on Gunston Road and Martha Custis … July 2, 2012	Ruffner Road at East Timberbranch Parkway. July 1, 2012	Rachel Simmons works on a turning skill with her pogo stick on Sunday evening, July … July 1, 2012
Lance Cpl. Niall Coti-Sears was killed June 23 in Afghanistan. July 2, 2012	Guns on display at the Nation’s Gun Show. Private owners of guns in Virginia are … July 3, 2012	Seniors in the drama club at Greenspring, a retirement community in Springfield, present a play. … July 2, 2012
Residents at Vinson Hall McLean, participate in water sports. Experts say many people would be … July 2, 2012	Jim Upp displays his late wife’s paintings at an arts fair at Greenspring, a retirement … July 2, 2012	Members of a subcommittee of the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council meet in Richmond … July 1, 2012

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