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TC Williams Boys' Soccer Breaks Semifinal Curse

Williamson scores twice in regional quarterfinal victory over McLean.

The T.C. Williams boys' soccer team will face Battlefield in the 6A North region semifinals.

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Cartoon: Texting While Driving Signs

Texting While Driving Signs

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Summer 2014 at Wolf Trap

As America's National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap plays a valuable leadership role in both the local and national performing arts communities. A typical season at Wolf Trap includes theatre, and musical performances ranging from country to pop to orchestra. Wolf Trap, 1645 Trap Road in Vienna, is accessible from the Metro and parking is free. Visit www.wolftrap.org for more.


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Farmers Markets 2014

Buy fresh fruits and veggies from local vendors this summer.

Your guide to all the farmers markets in the Northern Virginia area.

Splishin' and Splashin’ in the Summer Sun

This summer, cool off with the family at Great Waves Waterpark.

Great Waves Waterpark is a summer fun must-do. Between the water slides, the Kids Zone, and the Wave Pool, Great Waves offers something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Out Walking

Four of Alexandria AHA — At Home In Alexandria — walkers were out taking a hike in north Old Town along the Potomac River on May 20. They are, from left, Bill Clayton, Mary Nefedov, Eleanor Kask and Barbara Rosenfeld. At Home Alexandria is a nonprofit organization that helps seniors to remain independent in their homes, and stay involved in their communities.


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CFNC Thanks Supporters

The Child & Family Network Centers held its annual spring benefit at the home of Alex and Caulley Deringer on May 3.

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Waterfront Joy

Visitors enjoy the warm spring weather in Founders Park in Old Town Alexandria. There were dogs playing and residents walking along the water.

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Outdoor Studies

Claudia Johnson, originally from Germany, is studying for CPA exams down by the Potomac.


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People Watching

Tina and Molly Edwards take in the sights outside the Torpedo Factory.

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Summer Fun

Great Waves Waterpark offers these twisting slides leading into a splash pool. Must be 48” or taller to ride.

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Snapshot

Irises bloom in the garden at the Del Ray Artisan Gallery on Mount Vernon Avenue.


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Stamp Out Hunger

According to Alexandria organizer Brian McCormick, this year's drive collected more than 70,500 pounds of food to be distributed locally.

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JROTC Beck Honored

Cadet 1LT Derrick Beck of T.C. Williams High School, receives a Bronze ROTC medal.

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A Hero's Welcome

Quadruple amputee defies the odds.

In the weeks leading up to the 2014 GI Film Festival, the buzz was all about actor and veterans advocate Gary Sinise appearing at the May 23 Salute to Hollywood Patriots night at the Old Town Theatre. But by the end of the evening, it was Army Staff Sergeant and quadruple amputee Travis Mills that left everyone starstruck.


Letter: Ombudsman Should Be Elected

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Join in Fight Against Obesity

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Successful Family Fun Night

Letter to the Editor


Letter: Need Independent Ethics Investigator

Letter to the Editor

Letter: Who Best to Replace Moran?

Letter to the Editor