Photos for July 2013

This new home office by Anthony Wilder Design/Build incorporates a custom-designed cord control system. July 24, 2013	Brooke Ross July 16, 2013	Realtors say professionally staged homes spend less time on the market. July 11, 2013
Madeline Francis is hard at work at last year's archaeology camp, hosted by the Alexandria … July 19, 2013	The surface to the new food prep island/dining counter is more than twice the width … July 28, 2013	While staying within the footprint of their existing 18-year old-kitchen, Dave and Cindy Kuntzman gained … July 28, 2013
Campers at Hidden Oaks Nature Center marvel at a crayfish they netted in the creek. July 24, 2013	Local chefs say that contrary to popular belief, farmers markets are teeming with fresh, local, … July 2, 2013	Pastry chef Susan Limb peels honey crisp apples to make a dessert using fresh fall … July 1, 2013
In a truck donated by Jack Taylor's Toyota, Brendan O'Toole and fellow T.C. Williams classmates … July 19, 2013	Former Marine sergeant Brendan O'Toole stretches prior to beginning a run earlier this month. July 21, 2013	Rod (puppet) and Sean Garcia. July 21, 2013
Stephanie Gaia Chu as Christmas Eve with Kate Monster (puppet). July 21, 2013	Lucy the Slut (puppet), Claire O’Brien, Princeton (puppet), and Sean Garcia July 21, 2013	The LTA cast of the musical “Avenue Q,” which runs through Aug. 17. July 21, 2013
The community came together to help support the 7th Annual Theater Night Fundraiser at the … July 26, 2013	H&M opened its new location at 614 King St. on July 25. The grand opening … July 27, 2013	Volunteers and church members Sheila and her mother Earnestine McClain help out at the 11th … July 27, 2013
Children play on the moon bounce at the Alfred Street Baptist Church during the Brother’s … July 27, 2013	Donated items include backpacks, clothes and school supplies. July 27, 2013	Bishop Ireton graduate Louis Khouri, with ball, will play basketball at Catholic University of America. July 31, 2013
Susan Hellman is the new director of Carlyle House in Old Town. The Del Ray … July 19, 2013	Edwin C. Roessler July 30, 2013	Photo detail July 30, 2013
Old Town has a total of four outfalls, three of which dump raw sewage into … July 30, 2013	Leo Schefer testifies before the Authority on behalf of the Washington Airports Task Force. The … July 30, 2013	Matthew Kahn, broker/owner of Falls Realty in Falls Church, and Mary Beth Coya, senior VP, … July 30, 2013
The members of the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority listen to testimony during the public hearing … July 30, 2013	Photo detail July 24, 2013	The Alexandria-based band FeelFree has just embarked on an eight-date tour of the East Coast, … July 24, 2013
Football coaches Herman Boone and Bill Yoast (top). Titan captains and members of the class … July 25, 2013	Titan football won championships the year the schools merged. July 25, 2013	Dr. Arnold Oates was principal of T.C. during the school merger and looks forward to … July 25, 2013
T.C. Williams cheerleaders in 1973. July 25, 2013	The Virginia Supreme Court does not allow audio recordings of oral arguments or provide transcripts … July 23, 2013	Auden checks out an unexpected delivery at the door. July 23, 2013
In Memory of Bailey July 23, 2013	HC slowly rises from her nap. July 23, 2013	HC rests on a garden bench after traveling through town in her backpack. More pet … July 23, 2013
Gabriel, Liam and Chester with their dogs Louie and Callie walk through Old Town while … July 23, 2013	Cat collage July 23, 2013	Ken and Gail Gardner with Blek departing for the Martial Legacy Institute Clearing the Path … July 24, 2013
My black shepherd Annie Meadows sleeps by my side of the bed and often wears … July 23, 2013	My dog Nora Meadows with my boyfriend's cat, Bernadette White (aka Bernie). Nora and Bernie … July 23, 2013	Alexandria Chamber of Commerce president and CEO John Long with Formal Tuxedo, a stray cat … July 24, 2013
Natasha takes a break on the back steps with Sirie, CeCe and HC in the … July 23, 2013	Mei Mei Whitmire July 23, 2013	Kay attends her first Rosemont 4th of July picnic with Lucille O’Flaherty. July 23, 2013
Buxton is dried off during the charity dog wash. All dogs received an American flag … July 25, 2013	Maggie Ward and Kristen Bradley celebrate Occasionally Cake’s 4th anniversary in Old Town as they … July 24, 2013	Kirsten Trauger enjoys a snickerdoodle cupcake. July 24, 2013
Marin Trauger can't wait to taste a chocolate marshmallow cupcake. July 24, 2013	Derek Potts gives Santa Claus a high five as he walks down Union Street during … July 23, 2013	The McCall family smiles as dad snaps a photograph of them with Santa inside the … July 23, 2013
Director Frank Shutts does a read-through of the “Avenue Q” script. July 23, 2013	The cast of “Avenue Q” during rehearsal for the upcoming production at LTA. The show … July 23, 2013	Claire O'Brien as Lucy the Slut. July 23, 2013
Sean Garcia as Princeton rehearses for the upcoming LTA production of “Avenue Q.” July 23, 2013	Brother and sister Cocoa and Gigi are well-taken care of by mom Kristina Robertson, owner … July 24, 2013	Pomeroy, a 15-year old Pomeranian lives in Old Town. Having spent the first eight years … July 24, 2013
Kevin Reynolds with pug Ralph and Siberian husky Tidus on the beach at Myrtle Brach, … July 24, 2013	Lassie is dried off after he received a bath during the 9th annual charity dog … July 25, 2013	Joe McDonald smiles as Manchie licks her face as he gives her bath. Dogtopia hosted … July 25, 2013
This is Ollie, my red male Dachshund. He’s about 8 years old now. Dachshund Rescue … July 23, 2013	Lucky Dog Gabby, http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/26595673, is a wonderful, loving one year old pit / lab mix. … July 23, 2013	I have a pet hamster and his name is Hammie. He is a Syrian shorthaired … July 23, 2013
Diamond and Oreo looking for treats. July 23, 2013	Nicholas Arrighetti and his grandparents own two lively young Dalmatians who are sisters. Diamond (blue … July 23, 2013	Our Lab mix dog Guinness visits her "grandpa" Chalmers Marquis, at the Sunrise of Alexandria … July 23, 2013
Guinness, a 9-year- old Lab mix, enjoys a rest during her morning walk in Holmes … July 23, 2013	U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, who serves as the co-chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, … July 17, 2013	Lillian Parker with Sarah Drexler, SSA’s Friendly Visitor coordinator. July 23, 2013
Back in 1979, the resignation of William Cowhig produced a whopper of a race for … July 23, 2013	Sushmita Mazumdar pours chai tea at the book writing workshop. July 24, 2013	Patrons queue up to have their books signed by three of the authors, James Henson, … July 24, 2013
A French Bulldog enjoys a peanut butter carrot cupcake during a "yappy hour" hosted by … July 22, 2013	Photo detail July 22, 2013	Photo detail July 22, 2013
This dog, called Batman, was a foster in Lisa Marie Czop's home as part of … July 19, 2013	Lisa Marie Czop, a Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation volunteer, has adopted two dogs … July 19, 2013	This is Jill, the Howell family's adopted "daughter" and a former "lost dog" who joined … July 19, 2013
This kitten, fostered by Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation volunteer Beth Stevens, is "a … July 19, 2013	Parker, formerly a "lost dog," was adopted by Beth Stevens before she became a Lost … July 19, 2013	Princess is one of many foster dogs taken in by Marcia Tiersky, president of the … July 19, 2013
Diane McIntosh, a volunteer with the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, sometimes holds on … July 19, 2013	Diane McIntosh has adopted three dogs from the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation: Ralph, … July 19, 2013	Barbara Hutcherson (left) and Marcia Tiersky help dogs out of the transport crates loaded into … July 19, 2013
These two cats, under the care of the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, might … July 19, 2013	Striking a pose, Mason, one of the cats taken in by the Lost Dog and … July 19, 2013	Mason, a cat taken in by the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation, drew the … July 19, 2013
Dogs who live at the ranch in Sumerduck, Va., owned by the Lost Dog and … July 19, 2013	Jean Card, a Connection employee and a cat and kitten foster/volunteer with the Lost Dog … July 19, 2013	Each week, dozens of dogs and cats are brought to the 11 adoption events across … July 19, 2013
Cappy, left, and Blue are two of the most recent foster dogs to spend time … July 19, 2013	Blue the beagle is one of dozens of foster dogs helped by Centreville resident Earl … July 19, 2013	Erin Suidikas, 17, Fairfax. July 18, 2013
Madeline Zehner, 18, Davidsonville, Md. July 18, 2013	Natalie Wachowiak, 15, Davidsonville, Md. July 18, 2013	Isabel Stettinius, 14, Washington, D.C. July 18, 2013
Chace Simmons, 14, Fredericksburg. July 18, 2013	Jenny Searles, 14. July 18, 2013	Casey Schmitz, 16, Ashburn. July 18, 2013
Gaby Ruff, 16, Washington, D.C. July 18, 2013	Natalie Ralston, 15, Great Falls. July 18, 2013	Hanna Powers, 16, Great Falls. July 18, 2013
Madeline Poss, 16, Dickerson, Md. July 18, 2013	Alexis Mozeleski, 16, Washington, D.C. July 18, 2013	Caroline McGranahan, 16, Great Falls. July 18, 2013
Olivia McCarren, 12, Chevy Chase. July 18, 2013	Emily Lunsford, 16, Leesburg. July 18, 2013	Miriam Dupree, 15, Washington, D.C. July 18, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Cordia, 15, Alexandria. July 18, 2013	Elizabeth Kruse of McLean is the 2013 Youth Ambassador for the Washington International Horse Show. July 18, 2013	The 2012 WIHS Junior Committee members organized a pizza party with Olympian Reed Kessler, who … July 18, 2013
The book is published by History Press, based in Charleston, S.C. July 18, 2013	Front row, from left: Char McCargo Bah and Gwen Brown-Henderson. Back row, from left: Christa … July 18, 2013	Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-30) and Del. Scott Surovell (D-44) appear at the Alexandria Department of … July 17, 2013
Apothecary Museum Celebrates Harry Potter's Birthday Alexandria's Apothecary Museum, located at 105-107 South Fairfax St., … July 18, 2013	Celebrate With Occasionally Cake Occasionally Cake is celebrating their four-year anniversary on Sun., July 21 … July 18, 2013	Mayor Bill Euille serves up cupcakes to the waiting crowd. July 13, 2013
Near the conclusion of the performance by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra of the 1812 Overture, … July 13, 2013	Near the conclusion of the performance by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra of the 1812 Overture, … July 13, 2013	Happy 264th Birthday Alexandria Near the conclusion of the performance at Oronoco Bay Park on … July 18, 2013
Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Maestro Kim Allen Kluge opens the concert with the National Anthem. July 13, 2013	Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Maestro Kim Allen Kluge opens the concert with the National Anthem. July 13, 2013	Alexandria Symphony Orchestra Maestro Kim Allen Kluge opens the concert with the National Anthem. July 13, 2013
Ant-Art Consulting Services Derek Lymus and Douglas Zambrano stroll through the crowd capturing the evening … July 13, 2013	Recent repairs to the 200 block of North Fairfax Street are complete. July 15, 2013	Leo, Natasha, Larz, Britt, Will, Ava and Alex enjoy a snowcone from a vendor at … July 13, 2013
Chairman of the Charles Houston Recreation Center African American Hall of Fame Committee Julian Haley, … July 16, 2013	David Oblong, left, gives a presentation at the Substitute Judges Institute held July 9 at … July 9, 2013	Susan Earman gives a thumbs up while in the cockpit of an airplane during the … July 9, 2013
Alexandria's David Bracken and David Oblong join General District Court Chief Judge Becky Moore during … July 9, 2013	ASO musicians perform during the July 13 concert in Oronoco Bay Park. July 13, 2013	ASO musicians perform during the July 13 concert in Oronoco Bay Park. July 13, 2013
ASO musicians perform during the July 13 concert in Oronoco Bay Park. July 13, 2013	Julia Coombs joins the crowd in singing the Star Spangled Banner to kick off the … July 13, 2013	Ben, 16, Elle and Rich Taubner of Scotia, N.Y. enjoy the concert. July 13, 2013
Addison Rotchstein, 3, watches the fireworks from atop father Adam's shoulders. July 13, 2013	John Molino and Carmen Newberger enjoy the ASO performance. July 13, 2013	Fireworks fill the sky over the Alexandria waterfront to celebrate the city's 264th birthday. July 13, 2013
Fireworks fill the sky over the Alexandria waterfront to celebrate the city's 264th birthday. July 13, 2013	ireworks fill the sky over the Alexandria waterfront to celebrate the city's 264th birthday. July 13, 2013	Fireworks fill the sky over the Alexandria waterfront to celebrate the city's 264th birthday. July 13, 2013
Fireworks fill the sky over the Alexandria waterfront to celebrate the city's 264th birthday. July 13, 2013	Fireworks fill the sky over the Alexandria waterfront to celebrate the city's 264th birthday. July 13, 2013	Fireworks fill the sky over the Alexandria waterfront to celebrate the city's 264th birthday. July 13, 2013
Fireworks fill the sky over the Alexandria waterfront to celebrate the city's 264th birthday. July 13, 2013	Elizabeth and Joelle Walker Brought a hammock to enjoy the concert and fireworks from. July 13, 2013	Claire enjoys one of the birthday cupcakes. July 13, 2013
City Manager Rashid Young with his two sons Mekhi and Taj. July 13, 2013	U.S. Marine Captain Joseph Sawyer and Staff Sergeant Scotty Bailey appear on stage for the … July 13, 2013	Poet laureate Tori Lane recites a poem written for the occasion. July 13, 2013
Beatrice and Lucy Savarie and Catherine and Sally Cox move up to the stage to … July 13, 2013	Town Crier Ben Fiorre Walker officially begins the 264th Alexandria Birthday celebration last Saturday evening. July 13, 2013	At 7:45 p.m. as the rain moved along, a double rainbow crossed the eastern horizon. July 13, 2013
At 7:45 p.m. as the rain moved along, a double rainbow crossed the eastern horizon. July 13, 2013	The Ant-Art Consulting Services team members Josh, Rodney Clark and Douglas Zambrano ride out the … July 13, 2013	Neighbors from Prince Street make do with an impromptu tent. July 13, 2013
The McMullen family takes cover under what was to be their ground cover for the … July 13, 2013	At 7:34 p.m. the sky opened up and for the next 7 minutes poured rain … July 13, 2013	At 7:34 p.m. the sky opened up and for the next 7 minutes poured rain … July 13, 2013
At 7:34 p.m. the sky opened up and for the next 7 minutes poured rain … July 13, 2013	At 7:34 p.m. the sky opened up and for the next 7 minutes poured rain … July 13, 2013	Former councilmember Frank Fannon and Mark Obenshain, candidate for Virginia Attorney General. July 13, 2013
From left: Katie King, Sasha Fedorchak, Lucy Rogers, Eliza Grace Ulmer, Haley King and Grace … July 17, 2013	Mr. and Mrs. Marv Ribyat, married 67 years, renewed their wedding vows along with three … July 16, 2013	The sailing vessel Windy City is shown with its broken mast after being towed to … July 16, 2013
Crooker July 18, 2013	Landon Moss (2), a 2013 T.C. Williams High School graduate, will play football at Coastal … July 16, 2013	Christmas in July The fourth annual Christmas in July celebration returns to Old Town, Saturday, … July 18, 2013
Photo detail July 10, 2013	Jim Rogers, Neustar vice president of marketing, announces details of the new USATF race to … July 10, 2013	The Alexandria Aces are looking for their first winning record in six seasons of existence. July 10, 2013
Blake Ream earned the win against Southern Maryland on Tuesday, allowing two hits in six … July 10, 2013	French high school students Pierre Salvi, Paul Lefevre, Lise Mourtier and Mathilde Tremen celebrate Independence … July 9, 2013	Americans students Carlos Ferrufino, Raymond Tunon, Alyona Brooker and Shanley Kirk say “au revoir” to … July 9, 2013
Shanley Kirk, Raymond Tunon and Alyona Brooker will represent Alexandria during a two-week high school … July 9, 2013	Twenty Army JROTC cadets from T.C. Williams High School attended this year’s Army JROTC Cadet … July 9, 2013	From left: Mary Lee Anderson, SSA’s director of the Resource Center; Lynnwood G. Campbell, CPA, … July 9, 2013
Portraying camp followers, Allison and Sandra Sedgwick work on sewing tasks in the shade of … July 9, 2013	Susan Hellman, the newly selected Historic Site Administrator for the Carlyle House, talks with Colonel … July 9, 2013	Lacey Villiva as Sarah Carlyle Herbert welcomes guests in the parlor of the Carlyle House. July 9, 2013
Nathan Sedgwick joins friends in the 1st Virginia Regiment camp during Saturday’s reenactment at the … July 9, 2013	Susan Hellman, the newly selected historic site administrator for the Carlyle House, greets visitors with … July 9, 2013	Daniel Kippenham portrays John Carlyle’s (Charles Aldrich) son George William Carlyle. July 9, 2013
Charles Aldrich appears as the “Old Colonel” John Carlyle. July 9, 2013	Portraying a member of the 1st Virginia Regiment, Constantine Gojnycz works on a powder horn … July 9, 2013	The Derogatis family presents Graceyn to the Baby Beauty Judge. July 9, 2013
Resa and her husband, retired Judge Daniel O’Flaherty, visit the annual picnic in Rosemont for … July 9, 2013	Luke Wazorko and Jack Lynch work up the sand in the infield at the playground … July 9, 2013	Sloane Davis introduces herself to Baby Beauty Judge Bill Shultze. July 9, 2013
Princess of Rosemont, Genevieve Claussen, is greeted by Kay O’Flaherty. July 9, 2013	Savannah Purdy charms the judge at the Baby Beauty contest. July 9, 2013	Delaney Partridge and Fenton Heckel patiently wait for hotdogs to arrive at the annual neighborhood … July 9, 2013
Leah Valtin-Erwin and Elena Bischak clear the finish line first in the three-legged race laughing … July 9, 2013	Contestants line up for the three-legged race at the annual Rosemont Fourth of July picnic. July 9, 2013	Westminster Presbyterian Church, a North Ridge landmark church founded in 1940 with a commitment to … July 11, 2013
329 Pitt Street North — $1,200,,000 July 9, 2013	323 Lee Street South — $1,185,000 July 9, 2013	226 Lee Street South — $1,129,000 July 9, 2013
211 North View Terrace — $1,753,491 July 9, 2013	204 Commonwealth Avenue — $1,075,000 July 9, 2013	112 Madison Place — $1,400,000 July 9, 2013
Strands of pearls, pearl stud earrings, diamond stud earrings, signet rings and gold chains top … July 9, 2013	Supervisor John Cook (R-Braddock) at a 2012 legislative conference. July 9, 2013	State Sen. Chap Petersen (D-34) in his Fairfax office. July 9, 2013
Inova Alexandria CEO Christine Candio, left, and Alexandria Mayor Bill Euille, center, welcome former Democratic … July 8, 2013	Photo detail July 2, 2013	13 first-time candidates hope to charge Republican incumbents across Northern Virginia. July 2, 2013
Alexandria Commonwealth's Attorney Randy Sengel speaks to the media about the Taft Sellers case outside … July 2, 2013	Photo detail July 2, 2013	Lieutenant Governor Mills Godwin and Alexandria Vice Mayor Nicholas Colassanto appear at the ribbon-cutting ceremony … July 2, 2013
Photo detail July 2, 2013	A new plaza will accommodate larger special events such as fairs, farmers markets, craft fairs … July 2, 2013	A grid of new streets will accommodate pedestrian-friendly shopping. July 2, 2013
When asked about his proudest moment, Johnson answers without hesitation: “Every call is my proudest … July 3, 2013	West End Business Association board members Nancy Benjamin and Susan Sheldon. July 3, 2013	Rose Boyd, center, with Ann and Rick Dorman. July 3, 2013
Bike and Roll owner Stephen Marks and SBDC's Bill Reagan. July 3, 2013	John Bordner, David Martin of Goldworks, Old Town Hilton General Manager Charlie Banta and Potomac … July 3, 2013	Anna Jones with AEDP president Val Hawkins. July 3, 2013
Merrie Morris and Maurisa Potts. July 3, 2013	ACVA president Patricia Washington, David Martin and Vice Mayor Allison Silberberg. July 3, 2013	ACVA director of membership and public affairs Merrie Morris, left, is presented a gift from … July 3, 2013
Megan Boyle, a 2013 T.C. Williams High School graduate, will play field hockey at Towson … July 2, 2013	Color Midst The Gray Sailing students chanced the weather after the rain subsided and went … July 3, 2013	Snapshot 1:31 p.m., July 1: The sun attempts to burn her way through the clouds … July 3, 2013
Alexandria Commonwealth Attorney Randy Sengel spoke to reporters on the report of investigation of the … July 1, 2013	The Bradlee Safeway will close at end of business on July 13 for renovations. July 3, 2013	(Pictured from left) Chelsea H. Bryan of Arlington, Kate Jarosik of Fairfax and Billy Boyce … July 1, 2013
Large platter, kiln formed glass by Ruth Gowell Ruth Gowell: Optical Studies The Torpedo Factory … July 3, 2013	"Lily Pond," watercolor on Yupo Paper, by Grace Rooney Watercolors at Green Spring Meet local … July 3, 2013	‘StoryCorps’ "StoryCorps" was at the Beatley Central Library in May conducting interview sessions with generations … July 18, 2013

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