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In this room by Susan Nelson of Home on Cameron, the soft gray and lavender …
The city’s waterfront is a popular destination in Alexandria, which was recently named the top …
Architect George R. Bott of Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc. was able to create a nook …
Joey Gatt (9) of Great Falls and his mom, Krista Gatt, enjoy a cool and …
From left: Twins Christopher and Jonathan, 11, and their 13-year-old twin brothers, Timothy and Danny, …
Dan Price of Reston, founder of Sweet Virginia Honey with Dante, a young man who …
Former Marine sergeant Brendan O'Toole stretches prior to beginning a run earlier this month.
Commander Jim Glassman welcomes Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Carter to American …
Founded in 1880, the Old Dominion Boat Club has occupied its present location at the …
T.C. Williams quarterback Darius Holland throws a pass against Oakton on Friday night.
T.C. Williams running back Malik Carney carries the football against Oakton on Friday night.
Interim Superintendent Margaret Walsh, right, joins members of the Alexandria School Board after they vote …
Interim superintendent Margaret Walsh joins members of the Alexandria School Board after they vote to …
Budget officials stand to be recognized after City Council members voted to approve the budget …
Community Relations Deputy Valarie Wright delivers posters to city libraries and recreation centers, including Charles …
Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell, center, meets with Alexandria school officials during an educational summit at …
Republican Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli unveils his education agenda at Maggie Walker Governor's School in …
This map show how the Columbia Pike streetcar will extend into Fairfax County along Jefferson …
Del. Scott Surovell (D-44), left, presents his bill to members of the Rights and Responsibilities …
QuinTango’s CD.
Bishop Ireton linebacker Hudson Sullivan makes a tackle during practice.
Bishop Ireton linebacker Hudson Sullivan, crouched, is seen during a recent practice.
The Bishop Ireton football team finished 1-9 last season.
Chelsea Bryan and Kate Jarosik of The Post playing at Northside Social's open mic on …
The Post plays at Jammin Java Wednesday, Aug. 28, with the Jason Brown Band. The …
Alexandria city government signs are misleading, suggesting that raw sewage is dumped into Hunting Creek …
The outfall next to the Residence Inn on Duke Street overflows after about 0.16 inches …
Peter O. Knetemann, right, receives a pin from outgoing president Raymond Petniunas after being sworn …
Junior Darius Holland has a chance to start at quarterback for T.C. Williams.
Senior linebacker Malik Carney is committed to the University of North Carolina.
A box at Becky’s Pet Care in Alexandria for the National Association of Professional Pet …
Chris Gaida with a GPS unit.
Dave Prebeck, NOVAGO leader.
Family searches for a cache.
A variety of cache containers.
Helen Wirka and Susan Hellman of Carlyle House smile because they know where to find …
One of the most popular homework spaces, say designers is a kitchen island like the …
Evelyn Nicely of Nicely Done Kitchens says islands with casual seating, such as the one …
Kitchens, such as this one in Fairfax Station which was designed by Nicely Done Kitchens, …
Lisa Magee of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. says upright seating, like the desk chair in this …
Debbie Weiner of Designing Solutions created the homework space in this Potomac, Md., home. Good …
An under-the-staircase nook, designed by Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. for a McLean home creates a quiet …
Dawn Parker designed a traditional “eagle-head” trellis to help tie a Georgian-style home to its …
Since a pitched roof would have compromised a view from a second floor window, Dawn …
Bringing the outdoors inside: a light-filled sunroom boasting views in all directions opens to a …
The sunroom/deck solution to this Oak Hill remodel exits to the wooded setting from two …
The vinyl railing posts are equipped with low voltage deck lighting.
Aluminum balusters, Trex decking and vinyl-clad posts resulted in a nearly maintenance-free deck that perfectly …
Although the wooded setting was always a key feature of this custom designed home, the …
Joseph Hensley Park was developed in part with federal money from the Land and Water …
Election Day is Nov. 5.
Bill Jones, a resident of Canterbury Square since 1966, grills hamburgers during National Night Out.
Sheriff’s Department representatives gather for a photo during National Night Out. Pictured are Chief Wendy …
Mallory Lawhorne with her uncle, Sheriff’s Deputy Ron Lawhorne.
Del. Rob Krupicka (D-45) talks with National Night Out attendees at the Mount Vernon Recreation …
Lt. Melissa Josiah deputizes Sol Griffith, 3, with a Sheriff’s Department sticker badge.
Deputy Kevin Truesdale, Sgt. Mike Neebe and Deputy Joseph Runquist at the Canterbury Square celebration …
Capt. Doug Schuler with daughter Amanda at the Del Ray Citizens Association festivities.
Lucia Addington, 2, gets her face painted by Barbara Scheeler at the West Old Town …
Michael Olson, 2, shows off his new fire hat.
Police Chief Earl Cook and 17-year-old Nia Eskridge during National Night Out.
APD officer Steve Escobar and K-9 Gracie visit with Roberto Ortiz, 11, Eduardo Rivas, 12, …
Lt. Brian de Souza shows 2-year-old Andrew Devlin and his mother Anastasia the controls of …
Firefighter Tom Robinson gives Michael Olson, 2, a look inside an AFD fire truck during …
Alexandria city courthouse
Craig Patterson
Eve Capps’ 90th birthday party was held at the home of Susan and Scott Oswald …
Alexis Sargent
Don't expect to see political signs in the medians of Fairfax County this election season. …
The Oehlers, Queens, Shannons, Pickards and Rices all participated in a fundraiser for the Animal …
Inside the Athenaeum gallery, guests can view portraits titled the "Dog Days Show" by artist …
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria hosted a Dogs Day adoption event at the Athenaeum …
Victoria King enjoys the festivities of Tavern Day.
Dancing master-caller Corky Palmer teaches visitors how to dance like George Washington.
Malu Polansla fans her face during a 17th century dance lesson.
Gema Gonzauz smiles as she learns a dance step.
Margaret Morgan and Gema Gonzauz clap their hands as they participate in a 17th century …
Dean Howarte demonstrates pneumatics — the study of air in the 1700s.
Visitors dress up in their best period clothing as they participate in a free dance …
Everyone is ready and waiting for the first bell at Mount Vernon Community School.
Yellow school buses on the roads signal the end of summer vacation for many students.
A sure sign that some Alexandria schools are back in session. Flashing lights reminding everyone …
The Matney family take a last back-to-school photo before the bell rings and everyone goes …
Jamie Ramirez and her children Kayle and Dennis were among the many families eagerly waiting …
One of Mount Vernon's teachers directs traffic at the school's entrance.
The rain held off and families gathered outside the school doors, waiting for the bell …
Mary Brown, the crossing guard, at her post, helps the students get to their first …
The Matney family, toting bags of new school supplies, waits to cross the street.
Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-26)
Sen. Mark Herring (D-33)
Republican Gov. Bob McDonnell has restored voting rights to more felons than any other governor …
Joseph Hensley Park was originally developed in the late 1970s as part of Cameron Park. …
Lt. Col. Edwin C. Roessler Jr.
Mari Lou Livingood, executive director of Alexandria Seaport Foundation, watches the apprentices receive their certificates.
Apprentice graduate Anthony Ness stands in front of one of several original pieces he has …
Former Executive Director Kent S. Barnekov smiles as he accepts a hand-crafted wood chair made …
Families and friends celebrate as apprentice of 10 months Nashell Dennis , apprentice of 4 …
Buzzie Harris and his wife Nancy on their wedding day, Feb. 27, 1960.
Buzzie Harris, along with his wife Nancy, was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels.
Buzzie and Nancy Harris were married for 53 years.
Claude “Buzzie” Harris
