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For many years, Tricia Rodgers, a master gardener, has been gardening at the Chinquapin community …
Needy families wait on line to receive groceries and gift certificates at Trinity Presbyterian Church …
Thousands of people from across the Washington region, like Victoria and Rahsan Baatin, will give …
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Todd Foley enjoys the afternoon at Grist Mill with his boys Chase and Carson, and …
In his 43 years at the Gazette, Lewis Stearman held myriad positions, including working in …
Holy Cow owners “Mango” Mike Anderson, Donna Anderson and Bill Blackburn present ACT Executive Director …
Co-owner Bill Blackburn writes his first check to ACT representing donations made for each burger …
Holy Cow chef Beth Henrickson, right, reviews an order with Oscar Posas at the recently …
Newly named Deputy Police Chief David Huchler.
Mark Lee Adams, Larry Grey and Elliot Bales relax following the Nov. 29 performance of …
Director Rachel Hubbard with veteran LTA cast members Roxie Mame and Freedom Rings.
Cancer patient Brian Downie, 8, with mother Melanie and grandmother Alexandra following his Nov. 29 …
Elliot Bales, right, joins pediatric cancer patients and their families following a special Nov. 29 …
Mark Lee Adams (Charles Dickens), Cillian Farrell (Tiny Tim) and Elliott Bales (Scrooge)
Charlie Ruppe (Turkey Boy), Viktoria Truitt (Belle’s child), Julian Worth (Boy Scrooge), Penelope Gallagher (Belle’s …
Robert Heinly (Marley) and Elliott Bales (Scrooge)
From left are JoAnna Goldberg, director of marketing at Storage Village Self Storage, and Terri …
Headstrong lead singer Effie White (Nova Y. Payton) climbs the charts single-handed in “Dreamgirls.” The …
R&B star Jimmy “James Thunder” Early (Cedric Neal, center) meets with his manager Marty (Bus …
All four Dreams, together at last (from left: Kara-Tameika Watkins, Shayla Simmons, Nova Y. Payton, …
Mike Oliver is Santa's number one helper in Alexandria.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children wait until after they’ve received all …
Medical experts say staying hydrated with water and avoiding alcohol and caffeine are ways to …
Brian Moran congratulates Charniele Herring the night she narrowly beat Republican Joe Murray in a …
Head of School Dr. Susan Johnson chats with a Commonwealth Academy student.
Commonwealth Academy reading and writing specialist Jane Furey works with a student in the new …
Joined by students and staff, Fire Chief Adam Thiel, Police Chief Earl Cook, Head of …
Occasionally Cake owner Sabrina Campbell is joined by firefighters Megan Rowan, Dale Barr, Phil Perry, …
Wheel Nuts Bike Shop owner Ron Taylor, standing, helps volunteers Chariolett Johnson and Linda Powell …
From left: Elena Pipkin, owner and director Sally Tierney, Sydney Webster, Kailey O'Farrell and Emma …
Kyle Hayden carries a tree selected by the Karlisch family to the trimming station.
Chair of the annual Mount Vernon Kiwanis Christmas Tree sale Paul Mehler watches as Dick …
Sophomore guard Rejoice Spivey will take over primary ball-handling duties for the T.C. Williams girls’ …
T.C. Williams junior guard Angie Schedler is the Titans’ top perimeter-shooting threat.
“My Mother's Dressing Room” author Siobhan McDonough.
The dressing room at the McDonough home.
Siobhan McDonough with her mother Janet M. Watkins in the dressing room.
Sofia waits by the side of the stage for her turn to visit with Santa.
Lights sparkle through Market Square as the holiday tree is lit on Friday evening, Nov. …
Dancers from the Metropolitan Fine Arts Center wait for the call to go onstage.
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne watched the festivities with his wife Linda and daughter Megan.
Children line the perimeter of the stage as Frosty’s Follies dancers take the stage.
Santa talks with Sofia at the annual tree lighting ceremony last Friday evening.
Knitters move quickly to check out the sale items in fibre space.
Shoppers browse through the selection of shoes and apparel at Pacers in the early hours …
Nearly 100 shoppers lined the sidewalks outside of fibre space early Friday morning, Nov. 23 …
Jane Hess Collins of Get Out and Give Back does a final check on a …
ACVA's Robin Roane assembles a bike as part of the new Alexandria Cares program.
Volunteers Chariolett Johnson and Linda Powell join Wheel Nuts Bike Shop owner Ron Taylor, center, …
SCAN board member and event co-chair Tim Gale welcomes attendees to the Toast to Hope …
Walter Clarke and John Bordner at the Nov. 17 SCAN Toast to Hope reception.
Deborah Warren and event co-chair Tim Gale listen to remarks during the SCAN Toast to …
Former SCAN executive director Diane Charles and Patsy Ticer enjoy a treat from Lavender Moon …
Charmayne Macon places a bid during the silent auction, which raised more than $65,000 for …
Dave Davies and Elizabeth Harmon of Dogfish Head Ale House receive the evening's culinary award …
SCAN founder David Cleary, right, presents the 2012 Cleary Award to Bernie Lucas of Clear …
One of the wise men at the Journey to Bethlehem event.
This year's arts and crafts fair brings food, locally grown Japanese vegetables, antiques, books, household …
Founder and artistic director of the American Festival Pops Orchestra, Anthony Maiello, directs the concert …
5x5(x5) exhibition Five of the small works from Target Gallery’s 5x5(x5) show.
The Old Town Walled Garden Club will be judging holiday decorations in the Alexandria Old …
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Roxanne King (left) and Kyra Smith, students at Metropolitan Fine Arts Center, both 15, of …
Robert H. Miller (left) of Alexandria recently attended the 32nd Biennial National Convention of National …
Tracey Stephens, as Mrs. Fezziwig, and Michael Sharp, as Scrooge, in MetroStage’s “Broadway Christmas Carol.”
The surface of the new Kelley Cares Miracle Field is designed for use by individuals …
Department of Sports and Recreation director Mac Slover tears up at the dedication of the …
Miracle League adult participants Valery Davenport and Miss Vendetta celebrate following the dedication of the …
Virginian Paving's Dave Horton with wife Kelly and son Will. Virginian Paving and Lane Construction …
Miracle League player Valery Davenport celebrates the new field with Angels in the Outfield volunteer …
Therapeutic recreation staff member Brenda Holloway, second from right, poses with Omega Psi Phi fraternity …
Miracle League participant Ellen Hawkins celebrates after scoring a run in the first demonstration game …
Washington Nationals Racing President Teddy Roosevelt poses for a photo with therapeutic recreation director Jackie …
Bill Rivers and Mac Slover react with appreciation to the baseball gloves signed by Miracle …
A crowd gathers for the dedication of the Kelley Cares Miracle Field Nov. 17 at …
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Member of the Board of Lady Managers Jane Hughes says hello to Janet Barnett and …
Board of Lady Managers First Vice President Ruth Corlett and past President Diane G. Argerson. …
Alice Sabbagh and her daughter Maha paused from examining a scarf to pose together. “Every …
Mary Kankam and Caesar Oluwole, tailors of Aflame, Inc., a sewing school specializing in dresses, …
Mary Ann Fischer and Kathy Giesey stand beside a piece called “Willow Tree,” which Fischer …
Ruth Bridges and Canda Banks Smith, both members of the Board of Lady Managers members …
Becky Price and Bobby Gibson came to support Inova Alexandria Hospital Surgical Services and Price’s …
From left: Friends Anita Turk, Helene Schrott and Elaine Rosenberg have known each other since …
From left: Members of the Board of Lady Managers Judy Doering, Lynda West and President …
Two students are making a wind turbine to generate electricity.
Chevy Volt electric car is exhibited at the school.
Eighth-graders Nathan Pugh (left) and Matthew Mccormaca go to breakout sessions.
Chris Jordan, environmental activist, speaks at the conference.
The auditorium of St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School - Upper Campus is packed with …
Brian Kane, JK-12 sustainability coordinator at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School, gives an opening …
Deputy George Burnham delivers a box of turkeys, donated by IBM, to Hopkins House.
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Salvation Army board chairman Walter Clarke (back, second from right), joins volunteers from American Legion …
Christina Flores, an independent consultant for The Pampered Chef displays a few of her kitchen …
Kevin Newell meets up with friends and classmates by the raffle table at the holiday …
Boy Scouts from Troop 301, Will Schaefermeier, Henry Monroe and Noah Bobby Munis offer Advent …
Holiday show chairs Marianne McInerney and Emily Griant welcome visitors to the fair.
Katie Pallace greets shoppers to the annual holiday market at St. Mary’s School.
Glorious Goblets owner and designer Mary Sears shows a few of her holiday designs. www.gloriousgoblets.com
Owner/designer of Open Eyes Press Rachael Kondylas displays a selection of her vintage inspired handmade …
Katie Wagner of Moonlight Bindery displays a selection of playful covered journals made with Lego …
C seniors Maitoz Hassan, Syed Kazmi, Kadeem Morris, Syed Shah, Aaron Ford-Wright, Richard Ausems, Matthew …
Washington Capitals alumnus Nelson Burton demonstrates a shot during a Washington Capitals Hockey School at …
Washington Capitals alumnus Peter Bondra instructs a student on stickhandling.
Washington Capitals alumnus Peter Bondra participates in a scrimmage during a Washington Capitals Hockey School …
Washington Capitals alumnus Nelson Burton instructs a student on passing during the fifth Washington Capitals …
A crane lowers the Market Square holiday tree on Thursday morning, Nov. 15. The annual …
The holiday tree arrives at Market Square on Thursday morning, Nov. 15.
Walkers from the Westminster Presbyterian Church pose for a photo at the Ice House.
Walk Coordinator Nataki MacMurray greets walkers from Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Church of God and Saints of Christ Sixteenth Tabernacle Pastor James Parker was joined by …
Members of the congregation at the Old Presbyterian Meeting House Anna, Charlotte, Patrick and Margaret …
Connolly leads Pledge of Allegiance for new citizens.
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Instructor Laura Hoffman teaches a science class at St. Andrew's Episcopal School in Potomac, Md. …
Lorenzo the Great called on a member of the audience to help him conjure his …
Laurie Curry had a group of children enthralled during her performance at last year's holiday …
A magician known as Capt. Token displays his magical abilities during last year's holiday magic …
Hugh Turley, a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians Ring 50 club, performs during …
Becky Mahood and Adron Krekeler visit with Helen Hayes winner Natascia Diaz following the Nov. …
MetroStage artistic director Carolyn Griffin, left, celebrates the opening of “A Broadway Christmas Carol” Nov. …
Virginia Commerce Bank CEO Peter Converse and Tina Leone enjoy the reception.
Chamber of Commerce chair-elect John Renner and Fran Redmon.
Chamber of Commerce chair Andrew Palmieri, chair-elect John Renner and U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8).
U.S. Rep. Jim Moran (D-8), left, congratulates chef Cathal Armstrong as the Alexandria Chamber of …
Located at The Torpedo factory Art Center, The Art League will offer 10 percent off …
Zoe Boutique carries the John Wind Pom Pom Initial Bracelet.
A lacquered ceramic vase from Vietnam at Ten Thousand Villages.
Be prepared for the colder weather with accessories from Periwinkle.
Apple Seed carries everything for the mother and mother-to-be.
This kit for beginning knitters is available in several colors at fibre space.
Junior guard Mert Ozkaynak has been on the varsity since his freshman season.
Sophomore guard Malik Smith will be part of a point-guard committee that takes over for …
Senior forward Landon Moss will play a major role at both ends of the floor …
The Miracle League Field at the Nannie J. Lee Center is complete. The formal dedication …
Framed needlepoint adorns the top of a hat and coat rack.
The quilt room is filled with quilts and afghans.
Anne Berard models one of her hand-felted winter hats.
Handmade Raggedy Ann dolls.
A selection of hostess aprons in a variety of patterns.
Fleece stroller blankets, perfect for brisk autumn mornings.
Christmas napkins made by Jan Kestyn.
A selection of hand carved decorative lovespoons.
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Pablo Rodriguez and his wife Gisela Ullmann Rodriguez.
Pablo Rodriguez pointed at the "I Voted" button on his chest.
Chamber president John Long with award nominees Virginia Kinneman of Kinneman Insurance and Serena Corby …
Christmas Attic’s Cheri Henessey and Fay Carter.
Meschelle and Cathal Armstrong bask in smiles at the reception following the Alexandria Chamber Business …
CEO of Virginia Commerce Bank Peter Converse and Business Leader of the Year Cathal Armstrong.
Kate Endres came with her dad for The Washington Network, Inc.
2012 Alexandria Chamber of Commerce Business Award recipients posed for a photo after the presentation …
The American Heritage girls pose for photos on the plaza at the conclusion of the …
West Point classmates of Capt. Rocky Versace place a wreath at the foot of a …
A Broadway Christmas Carol
Brig. General (USA, ret.) JW Nicholson recalls the three attempts he and his troops in …
Kevin Rue of the Friends of Rocky Versace reads off the names of the 67 …
St. Rita’s School American Heritage Girls lead those gathered at Captain Rock Versace Plaza and …
“If you want to do something contemporary, but still stay within that feeling of fall …
Floral designer Rebecca A. Henry suggests using dried pods like lotus pods or cattails, dried …
Ousted Republicans Alicia Hughes and Frank Fannon deliver concession speeches at Ireland’s Own Restaurant and …
Alexandria resident Rediet Melesse celebrates the Democratic sweep at the Alley Cat Restaurant and Lounge …
Independent challenger Andrew Macdonald concedes the 2012 Alexandria mayoral race to Democratic incumbent Bill Euille.
Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille celebrates victory with a traditional Ethiopian breaking-of-the-bread ceremony.
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"Colorado Winter #1," silver gelatin photograph
ASO maestro Kim Allen Kluge will debut his original score for the National Gallery of …
Unsuccessful City Council candidates Bob Wood and Frank Fannon on election night.
T.C. Williams quarterback Alec Grosser, left, looks down field while Malik Carney (28) and Dealo …
T.C. Williams running back Dealo Robertson rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown against West …
Nelson Greene, Sr., 98, arrives at Lyles Crouch Traditional School to cast his vote in …
John Taylor watches as his wife Bea pins a corsage on her mother-in-law, 98-year-old Dorothy …
John Gray joins Kim Young in a musical selection.
The Young Family singers DeVaunte Ogden and Kim Young perform a few musical selections.
Sharon Young accompanies the Young Family singers DeVaunte Ogden and Kim Young.
Letha Jones welcomes all to the annual Thanksgiving dinner at the Elks Lodge.
Lillian Harris and Connie Davis.
Donald L. Taylor and Lawrence P. Robinson.
Connie Davis and Karen T. Chandler start distributing beverages.
Orlando Berry and Roz Jones wait for the guests to all take their seats before …
Turkey, gravy, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, stuffing and green beans are added to the dishes …
Rodger Stephens and Darcy Levit talk with Brooke Curran at the reception.
State Del. Rob Krupicka and his daughter Janelle sign a card for Patty Moran.
Nigel Morse and Councilman David Speck congratulate Marian Van Landingham Lifetime Service Award recipient Lyles …
Kate Moran, Jen Walker, Joan White Grassroots Volunteer Award recipient Patty Moran, Carol Bailey and …
Mary Ann Roberts and Bill Babcock.
Vice Mayor Kerry Donley leads off the bidding in the live auction.
Ann and Rick Dorman.
Janet Barnet, Deborah Warren and Susanne Kratzok.
Councilman David Speck introduces the recipient of the Marian Van Landingham Lifetime Service Award, Lyles …
Patty Moran is congratulated by her daughter Kate.
Mark Eaton, John Porter and Justin Wilson move in closer to watch the awards ceremony.
Laurie Blackburn is acknowledged for her sponsorship.
President of Volunteer Alexandria Allison DiNardo welcomes all to the evening reception.
Volunteer Alexandria honorees Lyles Carr and Patty Moran are congratulated by Mayor Bill Euille.
Town Crier Ben Fiore-Walker talks with the T.C. Williams Orchestra students before the start of …
Marc and Alesya Greenberg.
Volunteer Caileigh Pattisall finds a baby bunting in the shape of an exotic fish.
Nyla Robertson looks over her pink costume.
Volunteer Diana Espinel helps find a pirate costume for a youngster.
Kia, Megan and Jasmine Terry look through the costume selection.
Junior Escobar outfits himself as a pirate.
Ron Wiersma of Springfield and Caroline Smith of Reston celebrated with other Democrats at the …
Sisters Maryam and Mondana Nicksolat of McLean celebrated with more than 200 other enthusiastic Democrats …
During his victory speech on Nov. 6, U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) announces that Senate …
State Del. Mark Keam (D-35) tweets election results from the Democrats victory party at the …
Reaction to the announcement that President Barak Obama has been reelected at the Fairfax County …
Francis Kreimann in Alexandria.
The Mount Vernon Athletic Club wins Club of the Year 2012 during USTA/Virginia Tennis Annual …
Youth, adults and Alexandria officials gather to cheer on the teams before the activity.
T.C. Williams High School student Sibghat Saeed puts a “Stop” sticker on the door of …
Members and supporters of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington, Fairfax County Region …
Rachel Porter of Arlington and M Fitzgerald of Alexandria joined the fourth annual Acumen Solutions …
Arlington culinary instructor Andie Nelson (pictured with her son Miles) strolled the exhibit hall at …
Mercedes Campos Bockman of Custom Cakebites in Fairfax, showcased her bite-sized cakes on a stick …
El Ceibo Chocolate of Vienna was one of the vendors at the 2012 Metropolitan Cooking …
Anne Shomberg (left) of Basiks at Home, in Reston, pictured with her daughter Amy Shomberg …
From left: Kevin and Cliff Logan of Logan’s Sausage in Alexandria, attracted a large crowd …
Lynn Dysart of A Bit More Sweets and Specialties, in Springfield, an exhibiter at the …
Barbara Taylor and her granddaughter Rochelle Taylor, of Alexandria, were among nearly 400 exhibitors at …
Vida Opoku of Grace’s Pastries, in Herndon, answers a question from a food enthusiast at …
Mitra and Sreeram Krishnamoorthy, and their daughter Natasha, of McLean, were among the food exhibiters …
Maureen Wiley and Raymond Miles, both of Reston, participated in the Acumen Solutions Race for …
Costume-clad race participants Dr. Janet Kimberling, therapist at The Women's Center in Vienna, and her …
Voters lined up outside Lake Anne Elementary early Tuesday morning. Voters reported about a 45-minute …
Voters stand in line at Colvin Run Elementary School at 6:30 a.m. during the morning's …
Voters wait their turn at the Lewinsville Center Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Voters line up in front of the Great Falls Library Tuesday, Nov. 6 to cast …
Large audiences attended a series of spirited debates.
