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Furniture and accessories can be used to add color to a room, says Susan Nelson …
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Art Fox, at the helm of his boat Formulator, loved boating along the Potomac River.
Zoe Boocock rushes over to her teammates after the Titans scored their third goal on …
Charlie Euripides, owner of the Royal Restaurant, and Judge Daniel O’Flaherty were close friends and …
A caretaker at the Normandy American Cemetery in France cleans off the grave site of …
Northern Virginia native Pvt. William Lumsden is one of 9,387 U.S. soldiers buried on a …
Axel enjoys a stack of books he picked out from Alexandria's Book Shelf.
Dutchess is one of six dogs rescued by the Lost Dog and Cat Rescue Foundation …
Barkley Square, an Alexandria-based “barkery,” offers custom birthday cakes and adoption day cakes for pampered …
Eliza Malakoff with her kayak that helped her become the U.S. Junior National Kayaking Champion.
Eliza Malakoff takes first place in the U.S. Junior Kayaking Championships before retiring from the …
Eliza Malakoff maneuvers through a kayaking course at a training center in Bethesda, Md.
William Philip Bennett (Grandpa Bill) of Alexandria, with his first grandchild and namesake, William O'Bannon …
Master chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute displays some of his award-winning sushi during the opening of …
Co-owners Mike Anderson and Bill Blackburn, center, are joined by Mayor Bill Euille and Andrew …
Master sushi chef Saran “Peter” Kannasute, right, gives a thumbs up during the soft opening …
Musical Nominees: Jack Ladd (Bishop Ireton's “Something's Afoot”), Michelle Huey (Walt Whitman's “Anything Goes”), Alex …
1st Class Petty Officer Brent Ruggles and Sgt. Bill Jones (retired) bring the lowered flag …
Guest speaker, John A. Kelly, chairman of the Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials, addresses …
The cardboard boat regatta, one of the most popular Springfield Days activities, will be held …
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From left: Ian and Evan Leon, Hood Barringer (in wheelchair), Nancy Roca and Ann Spitle.
D.C. Fireboat John Glenn Jr. demonstrates a water cannon salute along the Potomac River as …
The U.S. Coast Guard Ceremonial Honor Guard present the colors to begin the annual Flag …
Members of Alexandria Fire Department Engine Company 201 listen to remarks prior to the water …
ODBC secretary Dee Beresford visits with Mayor Bill Euille following the May 19 ceremony.
Officers and members of the Board of Governors gather for a photo prior to the …
Eric DeSoto, John Keegan and Miles Holtzman raise the City of Alexandria flag May 19 …
Wounded Warriors and golf professionals spoke at the fundraising dinner held at Messiah United Methodist …
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Retired Lt. Col. Edward “Eddie” Amoros in front of his 1969 Chevelle Malibu, one of …
The Crown View Drive annual neighborhood Memorial Day party on May 27 celebrated long-time resident …
From left: (back row) Marc Leon, Mick Heller, Brad Hinson, Dennis Kuhns, (front row) Fiona …
Memorial Day The flag at Alexandria National Cemetery is completely lowered and then flown at …
Linda Johnson returned to be the “Granny Marshall” of the annual Wheel Day parade in …
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Guest speaker John A. Kelly, chairman of the Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials, addresses …
Current American Legion Post 24 Commander William S. Aramony gives the opening remarks.
Gary Moore played Taps for the Memorial Service.
A member of American Legion Post 24 places a wreath at the grave of past …
A period of silence occurs when Taps is played to honor those who have been …
After the service, veterans place special wreaths at the graves of past American Legion Post …
Patrick McGrady, currently program support assistant from Quantico, who oversees the cemetery, gives the welcome …
Chaplain Dick Evans of American Legion Post 24 gives the invocation.
Everyone heads back after all the flags have been placed. The veterans groups typically host …
After the flag raising, guests are dismissed to place flags at the graves in the …
New Flag for Cemetery Ret. Sgt. Bill Jones presents the new flag to 1st Class …
Scouts, led by Bill Jones, fold the flag once it has been taken down. The …
Sgt. Bill Jones, retired, makes the opening remarks and hands out Citizenship Awards to local …
Bins of American flags wait to be placed.
1st Class Petty Officer Martin Wilson places a flag at Alexandria National Cemetery. He was …
Dr. Stephen Versace accompanied by members of the West Point Class of ’59 and Friends …
Liana and her friend Amanda join the parade with her mom Tammy Gomez and her …
Fiona Donovan and Cassie Lustig lead of the parade on the scooters dressed as cicadas.
Alex balances a tank on his bike as he waits for the go-ahead to start …
11:34 a.m., May 26: Chelsea Bryan performs at the Arlandria Farmers Market.
Nora Beekman plays in a shadow drawing that her sister Claire drew on Sunday morning, …
Webelo Steve Ralis of Pack 801 is loaded up with flags to decorate the graves …
Scouts from Alexandria Pack 129 hold the flag up while it is being raised on …
Petty Officer First Class Martin Wilson, USN of Seal Team 18 stationed at Little Creek, …
The old flag is lowered at the Alexandria National Cemetery.
The gravestones at the Alexandria National Cemetery are decorated with flags for Memorial Day weekend.
Eagle Scout Joe Salmons (front row left) with family and friends from the congregation of …
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The puppies worship Eli, who gently disciplines them.
Daughter Grace Callahan with Little Ben.
Kathy Callahan of Mount Vernon with the Speckle twins. She fosters rescue dogs.
Nala looked right at home just minutes after she got settled into her “den” in …
Daughter Claire Callahan gets a fun welcome when she comes home from Sandburg.
Helga. Hilarious, chatty and snuggly.
Little Ben. Biggest cuddler of the bunch.
Speckle Girl. Either crazily athletic or sweetly draped in a lap.
Fluffy. Beautiful and calm.
Fannie L. Allen gives inmates at the Alexandria jail instruction on the importance of good …
Bulova, Connolly and Keam congratulate one of the 100 new U.S. citizens who were sworn …
Ground was broken at the site of construction for the new Jefferson Houston Elementary School …
The speakers: Mayor Bill Euille, ACPS School Board chair Karen Graf, superintendent Dr. Morton Sherman, …
The Town Crier Ben Fiore-Walker calls the gathering to order and announces the ceremony.
Art boards were placed on the east side of the lot for the students to …
* 7:30 a.m. Half Marathon * 8 a.m. Grant Thornton 5K * 8:10 a.m. Kid's …
Youngsters participate in last year’s Alexandria Running Festival Half Marathon and 5K.
Campers Sosie Khachigian, Catherine Young, Charlotte Endo-Davis and Isabel Fayer chop onions to make a …
An animal rescue camp like the summer camps offered by the Animal Welfare League of …
Children who enjoy spending time in the kitchen may appreciate a cooking camp such as …
Isabel Figueroa reads to academic enrichment campers at St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes School in …
Mary Style and Maura Blanchfield join the others onstage for a dance at the 2012 …
Bella Miner applauds as the Irish dancers conclude their performance at the 2012 Ballyshaners’ Irish …
Cooking with children during the summer teaches math and reading skills, say experts.
Terell Williamson - T.C. Williams Soccer
Wyatt Whitley - SSSA Girls Lacrosse
Kate Whitmire - T.C. Williams Volleybal
Shaw Whitley - SSSA Wrestling
Nick Wagner - T.C. Williams Rugby
Rejoice Spivey - T.C. Williams Basketball
Ian Shackley - SSSA Swimming
Alexis Sargent - SSSA Softball
Emily Quinn - Bishop Ireton Swimming
Mark Porter - Bishop Ireton Golf
Darius Manora - SSSA Football
Adrienne Maday - Bishop Ireton Girls Soccer
Alison Lindsay - SSSA Girls Track
Stephanie Lin - Bishop Ireton Girls Tennis
Abby Halm - Episcopal Cross Country
Alec Grosser - T.C. Williams Baseball
Joseph Gorman - Bishop Ireton Boys Crew
Anteneh Girma - T.C. Williams - Cross Country
Besser Dyson - SSSA Field Hockey
Isaiah Davis-Allen Davis - SSSA Ice Hockey
Chris Cindrich -Episcopal Tennis
Doug Chappell - Episcopal Boys Basketball
Neil Berkman - Bishop Ireton Coach of the Year
Sam Baezell -SSSA Boys Lacrosse
Ryan Bailey - Department of Recreation
Catherine Babiec - Bishop Ireton Girls Crew
Daniel Adebiyi -Episcopal Boys Track
Lance Cpl. Niall Coti-Sears of Arlington was killed June 23, 2012, in Afghanistan.
Supreme Action" by The Art Monkeys. The artists of Studio 4, Old Town, in Alexandria, …
The remains of the cellar from Baggett’s slaughterhouse have been unearthed on the property of …
Jefferson Houston Principal Rosalyn Rice-Harris
Student representatives from Jefferson-Houston Elementary School perform a groundbreaking in the ceremony for the new …
The Washington National’s Running President Thomas Jefferson gives high fives to the students before the …
Alexandria Relay for Life co-chairs Patty Moran and Steve Colantuoni.
Alexandria Town Crier Ben Fiorre-Walker announces the opening and start of the first Alexandria Relay …
The T.C. Williams JROTC honor guard presents the colors as Kate Moran sings the National …
Member of the bronze team, “Token for Life,” work on setting up their tent in …
Sportscaster Britt McHenry will keynote the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club 57th Annual Athletes of the Year …
Co-chair of the Relay for Life and cancer survivor Steve Colantuoni announces that before the …
Brynne Ware-Colantuoni and Jackson Dunton lead off the survivor lap around the field.
Kate Moran and members of her band lead off the entertainment on the main stage.
The survivors lap leads off the 24-hour relay on Saturday afternoon.
As teams put up tents in the field, Jackson Dunton plays a little soccer with …
Brynne Ware-Colantuoni, Mayor Bill Euille, Jackson Dunton and Patty Moran are joined by elected officials …
Alexandria Town Crier Ben Fiorre-Walker prepares to announce the opening of the first Alexandria Relay …
Joints are opening on the memorial.
The Alexandria war memorial in front of the railroad station.
Binta Barry and Joshua Ewalt rehearse a scene from Centreville High’s “Cabaret.”
In character for Westfield’s “Flowers for Algernon” are (back row, from left) Alex Mann and …
Stephanie Feeback (as Alice) and Matt Calvert (as Tony) in a tender moment from the …
Alexandria Republican Party Chairman Tom Fulton and former Alexandria City Councilman Frank Fannon.
Storyteller Vera Oye' Yaa-Anna and members of her troupe gather on stage at the “Arts …
Lisa Stapleton, chief, Adult Probation & Parole, Alexandria City District, Virginia Department of Corrections
Ronald M. Bradley, center, receives the Commission on Aging Outstanding Organizational Award from Jane King, …
The Jeannemarie Devolites Davis campaign tried to adopt the symbol of the Tea Party, but …
Supporters parade through the Coliseum as they wait for the ballots to be counted.
Party hostess Bertha Braddock is greeted by Susan Winn.
SOLA co-president Sharon Walker and ASO Ball chair Elaine Macchio update the guests at the …
President of the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra board of trustees Ronal Butler and his wife Martha …
Jane Ring is joined by patron party chair Ruth Kupperschlag and SOLA co-president Sharon Walker.
Dr. Joseph Braddock welcomes Stephen Winchell to his home at the annual SOLA Patrons Party.
The Workhouse Art Centre kicked off the summer with Urban Decay 4, an exhibition of …
Runners at last year’s Family Fun Day and 5K.
“I am most proud and edified by the work I have done with St. Mary’s …
Two bathroom floors were replaced and 3 child size toilets were installed, two sinks were …
Three classrooms and two offices received wall to wall carpeting.
With the carpet laid, cove base molding is installed.
The pre-school students enjoy a light lunch before naptime at the Keller-Williams Alexandria office on …
Eight window air conditioners were replaced during the RED Day event.
Patricia Daigle lays out the corkboard for the custom bulletin boards.
Dan Crumbaugh and Sandra Gehring paint the walls of one of the three classrooms at …
Renee Gallagher and Joe Moreno assemble new bookcases for the three classrooms.
Budget officials stand and receive applause from City Council members shortly before the elected leaders …
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Out for a Walk Ducks take a walk along the watefront on a cool, late …
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes standout Alexis Sargent played her final game for the Saints …
Bishop Ireton pitcher Susan Rhodes earned the victory against St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes on …
Alexandria City Council Member John Chapman accepts an award from the Virginia Leadership Institute as …
Dana Taylor accepts an award from the Virginia Leadership Institute as one of the top …
Ten Northern Virginia black leaders under 40 were honored by the Virginia Leadership Institute on …
Antuanette Acevero places a tiara on Kisanet Asfaha.
Founders Park Community Association member Howard Bergman voices his opposition to the city's proposal to …
Eugene Loew, City of Alexandria Marketing, Special Events and Waterfront Operations, details updates to the …
Cinco De Mayo Fundraiser The Sons of the American Legion raised $2,000 for the Campagna …
Hector Reyes and Oscar Martinez wait with new Alexandria Seaport Foundation executive director Mari Lou …
The middle school students get cooled off with a spray of water.
The boats are docked under the trees as the students take time out for lunch.
The students watch as their sailing vessels glide across the pond.
Wind-powered sailing vessels glide along the surface of the pond at the Winkler Preserve during …
Emmet Rosenfeld, coordinator of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program, paddles a canoe through the …
A group of Mount Vernon Community School students visiting the Winkler Preserve are cooled down …
The students stroll along the path at the Winkler Preserve on Friday to launch hand-crafted …
Joe Youcha, director of Alexandria Seaport Foundation’s Building to Teach Program, works on tuning a …
With a contribution from a school parent, students from Hammond Middle School added radio controls …
After a sail in the pond, the boats are retrieved from the pond at the …
Back at the Keller Williams Alexandria office, the students at ALIVE! Child Development Center return …
Mareen Freeman adds a coat of primer to a door in the hallway.
Catherine Jouet paints the staircase at the entrance to the preschool
Associates of Keller Williams Realty in Old Town: Patricia Harris, Dominique Zarow, Christina Wood, Nicole …
Shannon Overmiller, chef and partner of the Majestic Café.
Shawn and Diane Godfrey join Overwood executive chef Boubker Errami at the fundraiser.
Nearly two dozen restaurants participated in the 11th annual cook-off.
Sheri, a Red Apple auctioneer, begins offering bids for the large ticket items at the …
Some of the funds raised by the Mattie Miracle Walk go to support this snack …
In Support of Wounded Soldier Runners start off at the Military Officers Association of America …
From left: Mary Feierstein, wife of the American ambassador to Yemen; Zunaria Khan, wife of …
Rose Agyekum (left), wife of the ambassador from Ghana, and Maha Abrahim, wife of the …
From left: Irene Agyekum; Dr. Rachel Brem; Rose Agyekum, wife of the ambassador from Ghana, …
From left: Mary Feierstein, wife of the American ambassador to Yemen; Dr. Rachel Brem, and …
Hostess Shaista Mahmood (left) with Dr. Rachel Brem.
From left: Brem Foundation vice-president, Ellen Gordon; guest, Afroze Qureshi; guest, Nilo Mahmood; Dr. Rachel …
Debbie Fairbanks and Stanhope Fairbanks, age 10, of Mount Vernon, with Winnie the Pooh and …
John Horejsi, with wife Mariann and volunteer Robert Stewart, attended the Molina Healthcare Community Champions …
Molina Healthcare From left, Wanda Rixon, director of operations of Molina Healthcare of Virginia; Community …
Dr. Debra Deven and Dr. Jean Glossa, medical director of Molina Healthcare of Virginia.
Hank Chao of Vienna, recognized as an “everyday hero” for his work with the Hai …
Dr. Gloria Addo Ayensu, director of the Fairfax County Health Department, and Dr. Marwa El-Menshawi …
The lodge, Alexandria National Cemetery
The joy of volunteering shows. A satisfied team member, near the end of his shift.
Hard at work, sprucing up the kitchen drawers.
One of the younger members of the Omega Psi Psi Fraternity volunteer team, hard at …
Geting paint ready to tackle the next job. The Fraternity members painted the kitchen, sunroom, …
A member of the Omega Psi Psi Fraternity team of volunteers. Repainting the group home's …
A team member works hard at power washing the exterior of the large group home.
Hardworking team members leave at the end of their shift. They worked on a group …
John Simon, executive vice president, Howard Hughes Corporation, details plans for the revitalization of Landmark …
Mayor William Euille (center) discusses the proposed revitalization of Landmark Mall with several citizens who …
Alexandria Councilwoman Redella "Del" Pepper reacts to on one of the comments listed on an …
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The U.S. Golf Association hosted Media Day at Lorton’s Laurel Hill Golf Club on May …
Westgrove Park and River Towers
Sergeant Morton Ford's name will be unveiled on the wall of the National Law Enforcement …
The Police Memorial at Waterfront Park bears the names of Alexandria police officers and sheriff …
Alexandria Police Chief Earl Cook deliver remarks at the wreath laying ceremony at Waterfront Park …
Ken Howard, Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and Police Chief Earl Cook place a wreath at the …
Ahmed Loghmanian and Hossien Garakyaraghi stand outside Old Town Masterpieces, the Oriental rug store they …
Hossien Garakyaraghi and Ahmed Loghmanian, center back, gather for an Old Town Masterpieces employee photo …
Yappy Hour Alexandria Police Officer Steve Carr, left, and K-9 G'kar visit with attendees at …
Bishop Ireton sophomore Isabel Obregon scored three goals against Bishop O’Connell on May 3.
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne and members of his office remove trash from the field behind Hammond …
From left: Volunteer Pam Beggan and Mt. Vernon Kiwanis Club member Joanne Malkin arrive at …
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At the Human Slot Machine game, Reel Mustafa, Razaen Adam and Betty Tesfriam talk with …
Amy Ramirez takes aim with her pie and prepares to throw.
Rasheed Crenshaw braces for impact as he poses as the target in the crème pie …
Gabriela Knutsen and Abby Drexler take turns making cones at the T.C. Williams sophomore Titan …
Wesley and Christy Martinez advance the horses in the Titan Derby as the dice are …
Turner Brennan, 18, of Oakland Terrace, caught a snakehead May 1 in a pond at …
Rebecca Bansah works on a petal embellishment for her evening wear design.
10:11 a.m., May 4: The Big Flea Sale at Mount Vernon Community School, Oxford Avenue …
Jessica Moreno drew inspiration from Les Miserables for her collection “Belle Misere.”
Julie Swanson loves the show “Gossip Girl” and her collection “Gossip Junkie” reflects the influence. …
Detail of a few of the fabric selections in the “Combat Corps” collection by Sydney …
Sydney Maniglia, inspired by military elegance, worked with a palate of camouflage, khaki, orange and …
Rebecca Bansah looked to Marilyn Monroe for her design inspiration in creating “Marilyn’s Closet.” The …
Emma and Sandy Freedman.
Janet Barnett and John Porter (with wife Bonnie, not pictured) came to hear the boy …
Charles “Chip” Esten of “Nashville” showed off his range and singing style on Friday, May …
Jonathan Wolcott enjoys the Friday evening show with his children Tad and Madeline.
Guests fill the front of the auditorium as special guest Charles Esten takes the stage
Charlie and Sandy Collum.
Ken Bryant holds his granddaughter at the celebration.
Drew and Peter Bryant receive a dragon balloon sculpture at the Inova Alexandria’s Mother’s Day …
The line extends through the parking lot for a chance to get a facepainting.
Yasmine Sadir poses for a photo with her grandmother Saadia Moutamassik and Mayor Bill Euille.
Gabby adds her name to one of the many signatures on the “Were you born …
Carter Ellis participates in a card trick with Sly, the magician. With Carter is his …
Paul Friedman, Councilman John Chapman and John Bordner.
U.S. Rep. Jim Moran, Bryan Porter, Bonnie Porter and Councilman Justin Wilson.
Diane Webster and Evelyn Delottinville with their Paddle Call donation forms.
Former governor Jim Gilmore with ACT executive director John Porter.
Old Town residents Don and Anne Kelly.
Sally and Digger Harper with Alexandria Seaport Foundation executive director Mari Lou Livingood.
David Speck and Marcia Neuhaus Speck are presented with this year's Legacy of Giving and …
Executive director of the Alexandria Hospital Foundation Mary Myers is joined by her husband Kent …
Kathy Hersch checks in guests to the Inova Alexandria Mother’s Day party.
Gymboree director Wilma Hazen leads a group of mother’s and children in interactive singing of …
Charlotte Hall plays with APD K-9 G'Kar at the Alexandria Police Foundation display.
Co-chairs Mike Anderson and Val Hawkins welcome attendees to the Philanthropy Breakfast Summit.
Philanthropy breakfast keynote speaker Catherine Merrill Williams, left, with emcee Rebecca Cooper of ABC7.
Bonnie Baxley is presented with the Nonprofit Leader of the Year Award by Joe Shumard.
Nonprofit Board Leader of the Year Allison Cryor DiNardo with Lyles Carr and Heather Jelks.
David Speck and Marcia Neuhaus Speck with this year's Legacy of Giving and Service Award.
Alexandria resident Alison Starling of ABC7 News emcees the ACT Gala.
St. Stephen's and St. Agnes students Sarah Shaw, 17, and Katarina Williams, 18, volunteer at …
Sheriff Dana Lawhorne thanks the Helping Hands team for cleaning up trash in Rosemont along …
Robert Sprague of PCI Communications accepts the Business Philanthropist of the Year Award.
Roger and Georgina Parks listen to remarks at the Philanthropy breakfast.
The FBI is currently headquartered in the J. Edgar Hoover building.
The General Services Administration warehouse site, which Fairfax County is proposing for the relocation of …
Aerial view of the potential FBI Headquarters site.
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) and Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Bill Hazel attended …
Great Falls resident Aryan Golzar will raise money for a local student’s scholarship by boating …
Aryan Golzar of Great Falls will boat and hike for 400 miles along the Potomac …
Lani Hay (right), president of Vienna-based Lanmark Technology Inc., made the 2013 Women Presidents’ Organization …
Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va) honors Christopher and Mary Beth Romani, co-founders of Integrity Management Consulting …
8728 Plymouth Road, Mount Vernon — $1,325,000
8701 Eaglebrook Court, Alexandria — $995,000
811 Prince Street, Alexandria — $3,200,000
411 South Fairfax Street, Alexandria — $975,000
403 Lloyds Lane, Alexandria — $1,150,000
7215 Regent Drive, Mount Vernon — $940,000
City Council members review potential changes to the city manager's proposed budget Monday night at …
This antique Dalmatian statue on Cameron Street survived. The one on Prince Street was not …
A gathering of mermaids.
St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes senior Alexis Sargent pitches against Maret on April 26.
Emma Schutzius on her 2012 Girl Scout Fiji Destination.
Sophie Moniz' winning patch design
Dine at Virtue Feed & Grain Restaurant on Monday, May 6 and mention the Carpenter's …
Robert “RJ” J. Hess, 26, died in Afghanistan on April 23, 2013.
