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The Skanska team volunteers for Rebuilding Together Alexandria.
Bowers of roses on cast iron trellises soften the brick walls at 206 Duke Street.
Evergreens, lacy Japanese maples, sheared hornbeams and various espaliers form the framework of this garden.
A proliferation of spring blooms add a border beneath one of the garden walls.
The garden at 206 Duke Street features the “Little Temple” encircled by wisteria, providing a …
The formal garden has a long allee of grass edged with flower beds surrounded by …
The Craik House on Duke Street features a formal garden that includes viburnum, spirea, abelia, …
Team O'Toole, (Tim Dwyer, Brendan O'Toole and Joey Dwyer) meets with former President George Bush …
Alexandria resident Brendan O'Toole carries a U.S. flag during his run through West Texas in …
My name is Gabriel. I am a miniature poodle. I live in the Washington D.C. …
George Mason Elementary School Principal Kevin West recognized 12 schoolchildren who submitted creative works to …
WSGR volunteers repair a fence gate to increase a homeowner's security.
A Rebuilding Together volunteer cuts ceramic tile to make repairs in a homeowner's bathroom.
CBRE volunteers make roof repairs and clear out an Alexandria client's backyard as part of …
Lucy Medley, a student at T.C.Williams High School, won first place in the Daughters of …
Commonwealth's Attorney S. Randolph Sengel, second from right, receives the Law Enforcement Commendation Medal April …
Inspired by quilts used along the Underground Railroad, Maury Elementary fifth graders painted more than …
Co-chair Jim Davis presents a gavel to master of ceremonies Bob Reynolds
Don Francisco leads the children in a parade around the church.
Matthew Baldwin conducts a workshop on the finer points of playing with a yo-yo.
Matthew Baldwin conducts a workshop on the finer points of playing with a yo-yo
Lan Le, left, with a friend at the Pink & Brown Spring Style display at …
Kelly Ferenc of Bishop Boutique at the Old Town Boutique District Spring Style event.
Whitney Stringer of Pamela's Punch with Tara Zimnick-Calico of the Torpedo Factory Art Center.
Coddy Eyre of Maggie Jane's and Kelly Collis of City Shop Girl and 94.7 Fresh …
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 871 in Old Town …
Jack Taylor's Alexandria Toyota presented a check for $2,000 to the Animal Welfare League of …
Eric Koster with Shooter, Ken Landon with Charlie, Janet Schmidt with Rookie and Randy Plante …
Charlie, the 2013 Tavern Dog, takes a good sniff of the 2012 Tavern Dog Shooter …
Charlie, accompanied by Ken Landon, is awarded first place in the Gadsby’s Tavern Dog competition.
Shooter, the 2012 Tavern Dog, watches carefully as the judges take notes and make a …
Randy Plante poses with his shelter dog Oliver at the annual competition.
Fetch Pet Care judge Julie Greenwood talks with Oliver Plante, a contestant.
Thad Morgan offers treats to the dogs waiting by the fountain for the Tavern Dog …
Historical re-enactor Charles Aldrich appears as Jon Gadsby, the tavern keeper, to open up the …
1:03 p.m., April 24: 400 block of S. Royal Street
Stephanie Kapsis, Greg Hutchings and Kelly Booz.
TC Williams principal Suzanne Maxey talks with Pierrette Hall and Beth Post.
Victor and Tammie Ignacio talk with former vice mayor Kerry Donley and candidate for Virginia …
CEO of Inova Alexandria Hospital Christine Candio and Inova Alexandria Hospital Foundation executive director Mary …
Janel Fogelman and Tyler, Ellen and JB Yowell.
Peter and Jenny Heinberg join Laura Machanic and Tom Dabney at the gala.
T.C. Williams alumni Farjana Akhter and MD Shahjalal.
Lisa Guernsey talks with Lonnie Rich and friends at the reception before the 27th Anniversary …
Julie and Ken Niemann.
A kitchen full of volunteers, getting the job done.
The team clears a lot of overgrowth out of the yard. Team members, at the …
Rebuilding Together Members of the Psi Alpha Alpha Chapter of the Omega Psi Psi Fraternity …
Melanie Bales (Dr. Gertrude Ladenburger) and Sarah Holt (Dr. Katherine Brandt) in LTA's “33 Variations.”
Matt Baughman (Mike Clark), Rebecca Phillips (Clara Brandt), and Melanie Bales (Dr. Gertrude Ladenburger) in …
David Rampy (Anton Diabelli) and Ken Gaul (Anton Schindler) in LTA's “33 Variations.”
Susan Lynskey and Paul Morella in MetroStage’s “Ghost-Writer.”
Artistic Director Carolyn Griffin, right, celebrates with Helen Hedman, Susan Lynskey and Paul Morella following …
eacher and Coach Daryl Mackey talks to guests about the legacy of Teresa Caldwell, through …
Students from the school shared their musical talents with the guests at the Celebration of …
West Potomac Principal Cliff Hardison tells guests of his memories of Teresa Caldwell. He shared …
A plaque honoring Teresa Caldwell was dedicated.
West Potomac High School teacher and coach Daryl Mackey speaks to a library full of …
Thomas M. Hughes
Geoff Gallante
MaryAnne Beatty
Charles "Chip" Esten with mom Cynthia and sister Cathy Puskar. Chip and Cathy are working …
Charles "Chip" Esten plays new, original songs of his own as well as favorites that …
Restaurateurs Bill Blackburn and “Mango” Mike Anderson with sushi chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute at the …
Carter Eltzroth, Addison Miller and Greg Perkins stand near a Pray for Boston sign in …
Old Town resident Valerie Ianieri cheers the runners along N. Union Street.
Runner Scott Getchonis, right, with wife Amber and daughters Aven, 2, and Skyler, 4, showed …
Many participants purchased back bibs in support of wounded APD officer Peter Laboy.
Lexy Schwabenland takes a photo of friends Johnny Kibler and Gina Castiglone.
Sisters Fiona, 3, and Ava, 7, hold signs of support for mom Sheila Jones.
Courtney Brown and Ronette Thompson celebrate after finishing Sunday's race.
Signs promoting Spring2Action were displayed throughout the city.
The Spring2Action leaderboard as the 24-hour online giving day ended.
Episcopal High School senior Lee Stewart, center, receives the Community Service Award from Rotary Club …
Lucy Burke Goddin, president, Ivy Hill Cemetery Historical Preservation Society
Nathan Ritter talks about a Confederate spy.
Irene Collier
The Sushi Bar in Del Ray will feature dishes by award-winning chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute.
Jacob, Jackson, Key, Maile and Patrick built an aqueduct out of up-cycled materials.
Fourth grader Raffaella Pineda Alvarado created “Water Belongs to Everyone” using a globe, magazines, a …
Alexandria students produced visual arts by up-cycling discarded materials.
The Athenaeum is operated by the Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association.
Hunting Towers
City leaders are considering three potential locations for the Potomac Yard Metro station.
Many people see brick sidewalks as a danger, calling on city officials to create a …
Kim Farina
Runners along N. Union Street head toward the finish line April 21 in the GW …
T.C. Williams sophomore Brandon Beck started on the mound against Annandale on Monday.
T.C. Williams senior Alec Grosser finished 2-for-3 with a double against Annandale on Monday.
Mehiret Wouve poses with an up-cycled sculpture of a dog created out of plastic bottles …
Maeve and Anais Dellaria listen as a volunteer explains the importance of a clean water …
Douglas Macarthur students Lucy Rocchio and Stephanie Bandy model their up-cycled fashions.
Danielle Fidler, the winner of the 2013 Ellen Pickering Environmental Excellence Award, is congratulated by …
Alexandria Recreation Manager Maureen Sturgill takes a moment to add color to a frog in …
Idris Hussein pours water through the cups and watches the diverted path at the Up-Cycle …
Paris Jones and Maya Gleaton listen as the water-filled wine glasses make different notes at …
Sushi chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute shows off his future work space at the soon-to-open Sushi …
A runner gets a massage after finishing the race.
Bill Kehoe was one of many first responders lining the course to raise funds for …
Thousands filled Oronoco Bay Park for the Finish Line Festival.
A Do Not Enter sign prevents spectators from getting near the finish line
Performing the finale in Alliance’s musical, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” are (from …
Keira Moran
Brian Malone (left) and Steve Gatward
Paul Morella, Susan Lynskey, and Helen Hedman
Shirle A. Mammarella, left, enjoys lunch at Pork Barrel BBQ with fellow officers Jack Compton, …
Alexandria Yellow Cab owner Spencer Kimball and APD Deputy Chief Eddie Reyes check out the …
ACT executive director John Porter dons his superhero cape for a ride down King Street …
Dennis Rugbart, Lindsey Swanson and Julian Greer eat lunch at Pork Barrel BBQ in support …
Kelly Andreae and Courtney Bishop raise funds for Carpenter's Shelter in front of Holy Cow …
Jack Compton enjoys lunch at Pork Barrel BBQ April 17 to benefit the Alexandria Police …
Chuck Leonard as Flan and Dana Gattiso as Ouisa.
Dana Gattuso is socialite Ouisa at Port City Playhouse.
Chaz Pando as con artist Paul in “Six Degrees of Separation.”
Chuck Leonard as Flan and Chaz Pando as Paul in “Six Degrees of Separation.”
Director Mary Ayala-Bush and stage manager Mary Beth Smith-Toomey chat after the April 19 performance …
Members of the cast and crew of “Six Degrees of Separation” celebrate April 19 following …
Lee Stewert, a senior at Episcopal High School, thanks Ray Petniunas and the Rotary Club …
7:23 a.m., April 21: King and Union streets.
FCV 98 at the Bermuda Annual National Kite Festival. Left to right, back row: Gabriella …
Nicholaus Aman attempts to express the nature of the Pacific coast through his solo exhibition, …
Jazmin Rocha did a dance from Jalisco, Mexico, with Arnoldo Borja (not pictured) during last …
From left: Gloria Rease, S.T.O.M.P. founder and event host; Dr. Virginia M. Manning, award recipient, …
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Douglas MacArthur fifth-grader Anna Murphy, 11, prepares to help Mayor Bill Euille deliver meals to …
SSA president Greg Murphy unpacks one of two meals delivered March 21 as part of …
Mayor Bill Euille, center, is joined by Anna Murphy, 11, and Meals On Wheels of …
Grand Reopening The Virginia Square Giant Food celebrated a reopening on April 12 with community …
At right, Lewis (center) and Jones (left) presents a $2,500 check to Charles Meng, executive …
Dewey R. Houck, II Boeing Network and Space Systems, accepts the Pioneer STEM Award for …
Cynthia Dinkins CEO of Northern Virginia Urban League presents Dr. Randal D. Pinkett, BCT Partners, …
Seated (from left) are Morgan Lataillade T.C. Williams High School; Beatrice Williams C.D. Hylton High …
Chamber members joined with Fort Belvoir to clean the highway.
Captain Trenton Houghton, Shift Commander, at Fairfax County Fire & Rescue Department Woodlawn Station brought …
Inlet Cove Homeowners Association partnered with the highway cleanup.
Fairfax County Police Department and Fort Belvoir Police provide roadside safety for the volunteers.
Marines from Fort Belvoir help with community cleanup.
Col. Greg Gadson, Fort Belvoir Installation Commander, welcomes volunteers to the cleanup.
Spring2Action ACT for Alexandria kicked off the third annual Spring2Action 24-hour online giving initiative April …
The low-slung garden apartments on the West End of Alexandria are in the path of …
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>Enjoying lunch at Paradiso Pizzeria are Brenda Harris-Strom, senior counselor/supervisor; Kathy McDonald, residential counselor; Bonnie …
Nancy Van Gulick, Seniors Living Well; Mary Lee Anderson, SSA; Erin Scheithe, AARP; Tom West, …
Bettina Flory, Larry Flory – VP, Information Technology, and Charlotte Cash – President/CEO, pause among …
Ann and John Hyland.
Gala guests Mary Koch and Scott Pitts.
Guests mingle at several tables during the event that was held at the Crown Plaza …
The Beverley Hills Church Preschool playground’s Castle was built in 1984.
Youngsters play on the boulders.
… to the Castle construction in 1984.
From the early days …
Get Crafty Del Ray Artisans' Craft Night Social provides time to work on a project …
Snapshot T.C. Williams 11th grader Sarah Conroy flies over the hurdles in a practice run …
Alexandria Police Motorman J.E. Rumph helps Matthew with the riders helmet.
Sergeant Jim Craige watches as Maddie and her mother Kay Lynne operate the remote control …
Maddie takes a turn with the remote control for a mobile surveillance device.
Alexandria Police Sergeant Jim Craige shows Liam how to work the remote control.
Zachary Grossman joins friends inside the SWAT armored vehicle at police headquarters.
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook talks to the guests at the family day event.
Alexandria Police Officer Seth Weinstein invites the children to climb inside and explore the armed …
President of the Virginia Chapter of the Million Mom March Martina Leinz — surrounded by …
Former Mayor Kerry Donley speaks of his friend and neighbor Alexandria Police Officer Peter Laboy …
U.S. Rep. Jim Moran explains the difficulty facing Congress in passing any meaningful gun violence …
Residents and supporters of sensible gun laws gather in Market Square for a candlelight vigil …
During his remarks, William Killibrew asks all present to add the number of the congressional …
International advocate for civil, human, women, children and victims rights William Killibrew speaks of his …
At Vigil Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) addresses those gathered in Alexandria’s Market Square for “We …
“What really [ticks] me off is that we do things like make people take off …
Nick Andrus receives the 2013 Joseph T. Adinaro Humanitarian Award for his volunteer contributions from …
Supporting Good Shepherd Three for a Song's Karin Paludan, Doug Bowles and pianist Alex Hassan …
Gun control advocates held a banner “Congress: Protect Our Children, Not the NRA,” during the …
As the May 1 national college decision day looms, high school seniors like Jack Phillips …
The Virginia School Counselor Association named McLean-resident Michele C. Garofalo, Ed.D, of Marymount University in …
“I came here from Lebanon to be safe. I saw the hatred and violence between …
“I am originally from Bulgaria. When I travel abroad, people cannot believe that there are …
“I’m here to support legislation that’s before Congress. We need to bring Virginia into the …
“I came here tonight because I want stronger background checks. I have two boys who …
Sue Langley, a Vienna resident who organized the April 13 candlelight vigil, comforts preschool teacher …
Children hold up a sign — “Remember the Newtown 26” — while listening to speakers …
McLean resident Kathleen Murphy spoke about losing her brother 11 years ago to gun violence. …
WEBA president Peter Baldwin and Nina Tisara.
Shannon Catlett, Walter Clarke and Pam DeCandio.
Peter Baldwin helps WEBA board member Nancy Benjamin show the crowd the wrist bands being …
Mayor Bill Euille, Suzanne Laboy and WEBA president Peter Baldwin at the Hawthorn Suites April …
Bob Wood
It’s Tartan Day Catherine McClain dances to the music of Devil’s Tailors during Tartan Day …
Chicago-based Laramar Group has purchased Hunting Towers for $81 million.
The Casa Chirilagua afterschool program is one of 96 nonprofits participating in the Spring2Action online …
Vincent Garcia, right, is a mentor with Casa Chirilagua. The nonprofit afterschool program raised more …
Dorothy (Samantha Williams) dances in the air with the help of the Lion (Kamen Wilks) …
Samuel Davies appears as The Wiz in the upcoming spring musical at T.C. Williams High …
Thistle dancer Maggie Mae Gordon practices a few dance steps before performing with her group …
AAA player Tucker Narkinsky reads his winning essay.
Washington Nationals Racing President Teddy Roosevelt delivered the keynote address to the players followed by …
Alexandria Aces General Manager Dennis Feeney, Head Coach David DeSilva and owner and CEO Don …
Washington Nationals mascot Screech the Eagle lifts AA player Samuel Mostow high in the air …
AA player Samuel Mostow reads his winning essay on the pitchers mound with Alexandria Aces …
Donny Simpson warms up his arm in preparation of throwing in the first pitch of …
T.C. Williams varsity baseball players and former Alexandria Little League players Connor Cousins, Alex Grosser …
Coaches and players remove their caps and face the flag for the playing of the …
VDOT (Richmond) Chief Engineer Garrett Moore (former Northern Virginia District Administrator) and VDOT Commissioner G.A. …
Major General Edward Braddock (Daniel McMahon) takes time from his meal to introduce a young …
Inside, Sarah Carlyle (Teresa Martinez) works on a bit of sewing with her friend Parthania …
Kim Walters takes a respite from cooking as the guests begin the first course of …
John Carlyle (Charles Aldrich) hosts a luncheon for the five visiting colonial governors and Major …
Rich Fox appears as Virginia Gov. Thomas Dinwiddie for the re-enactment of the “Grandest Congress.”
Children and guests are entertained with 18th century games and toys on the front green …
Kim Walters prepared a feast for the re-enactors using 18th century cooking techniques in the …
Charles Aldrich as John Carlyle escorts Major General Edward Braddock (Daniel McMahon) and Virginia Gov. …
Sunlight bathes the front parlor of an early 20th century Victorian home.
A quiet, shady garden is enclosed by a serpentine wall. Hollies, crepe myrtle, Indian hawthorn, …
Light refreshments will be served at Lloyd House at 220 North Washington St. on the …
A classical urn holds a small fern in a quiet alleyway.
White camellias begin to bloom by a patio border.
A whimsical wind chime adorns a tree in a small walled garden.
Daffodils bask in the sunlight as a hydrangea emerges from winter
A small fountain splashes amid a collection of fern, lavender, toad lily and liriope.
Courtesy of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and the city of Alexandria
From left are Selena Montes, Alex Scoscia, Maddie Hazzard, Jared Goldstein, Kathleen Lovain, Mya Perrin, …
April soloist Elizabeth Pitcairn
Kim Allen Kluge
Mary Margaret Pipkin with her painting, “Peonies from the Garden.” In celebration of Virginia Garden …
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Arlington residents Gerald and Mary Hubbard, who are adopting their daughter Dayana from Colombia this …
Alexandria's Lori Morris, center is presented with the Allies in Prevention Award April 2 by …
The intersection of King and South Washington streets.
930 Saint Asaph Street South — $1,150,000
524 Pitt Street South — $1,220,000
212 Woodland Terrace — $1,366,640
211 Gibbon Street — $1,625,000
207 Royal Street South — $1,015,000
1011 Washington Street North #63 — $1,900,000
"Night Sparks," by Ryan Dunn, is among the work of 35 finalists in the 2013 …
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes senior Carly Reed scored six goals during a 15-3 victory …
Under the direction of Carlos O. Gonzalez, the marching band from T.C. Williams High School …
City Birds 1 by John Rizzo, from Target Gallery’s Trash Talk exhibition
John Douglas Hall as President James Madison.
Daniel Jones talks with the President and Mrs. Madison at the banquet. President Madison is …
Jeff Miller talks with Secretary of State Albert Gallatin played by Ron Duquette during the …
Bill Barker as President Thomas Jefferson proposes a toast at the inaugural banquet.
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church’s Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at Waterfront Park.
In addition to being founding members of the Del Ray Artisans (DRA), Kathryn Brown’s and …
Sam Kirby stores gear after the sunrise Easter service by Good Shepard Lutheran Church at …
Shoes for Those in Need Over the past several months The Little Gym of Alexandria …
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The Easter Bunny, portrayed by Winchester Sheriff Leonard Millholland, enjoys visiting with patients and hospital …
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and Deputy Valarie Wright arrive at Inova Alexandria Hospital with a basket …
