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Kerry Donley
Volunteers at last year’s First Night Alexandria.
Mary Anne Weber
Jen Walker
Gwen Mullen
Sandy Modell
Carter Flemming
Gant and Fran Redmon will be presented with the Community Service Award by Senior Services …
Jack and John Taylor will be honored at the Senior Services of Alexandria Generation to …
The family of 100-year-old patriarch William Charity, seated at right, will be honored March 4 …
Alexandria native Pete Farnham performs original tunes in the Vola Lawson Lobby of Alexandria City …
Diners at King Street Blues are entertained by the Surf Jaguars.
Bill Kirchen and Too Much Fun perform at The Torpedo Factory.
Vaughn Ambrose, director of jazz at Saint Stephen’s and St. Agnes Upper School, performs with …
The fireworks finale of First Night Alexandria provides the backdrop to a selfie for a …
Fireworks light up the sky over the Potomac River to usher in 2017 as part …
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Left, David Smith, commander of Fairfax County Police Department major crimes division, breaks down the …
Sheriff's deputies, who are the court supervisors, congratulate Clerk of Courts Marion Jackson. From left …
Mayor Allison Silberberg addresses more than 40 clergy, representing nearly 30 local congregations, and about …
Rebecca Sklepovich and Martin.
Craig and Nicole Izes and Stephanie Beyer Kirby, Beyer Subaru of Alexandria.
Torpedo Factory artists rally at the Dec. 17 City Council meeting.
ARHA CEO Roy Priest addresses Andrew Adkins residents and nearby community members.
The Andrew Adkins neighborhood
Paul Frank
Santa Claus and his chief elf (Ralph Wallace and Lucy Godden) arrive at the Old …
Santa Claus (Ralph Wallace) hands out gifts at a Christmas party hosted by the Old …
Honorable mention – 213 S. Royal St.
Honorable mention - 414 S. Royal St.
Honorable mention - 114 Prince St.
Honorable mention – 323 N. Royal St.
Honorable mention – 212 S. Lee St.
3rd place - 313 N. Royal St.
2nd place – 321 S. St. Asaph St.
1st place – 206 N. Columbus St.
Janet Cantwell, principal of St. Mary’s Catholic School, receives a $3,000 check on Monday, Dec. …
Carolers from West Potomac High School in Horton Hall, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 228 S. …
Chris and Debbie Crooks support the Campagna Center. They just relocated to Alexandria from Boston.
“I always remind kids the same thing,” said Santa. “Treat others like you want to …
T.C. Williams Key Club members at Deck the Halls: Top from left are Nercy Paz, …
Owen Curtis has played Santa at Deck the Halls for the past three years.
St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Middle School students, faculty, and staff collected 250 toys for …
The St. Stephen's & St. Agnes Upper School "It's Academic" team appeared on the television …
On Dec. 2, classrooms were turned into bakeries as St. Stephen's & St. Agnes School …
From left are Akira Brown, Alexandria Housing First case manager; Pamela Michell, executive director of …
Tom Story stars in the one-man show, "Fully Committed," at MetroStage in Alexandria through Jan. …
Dr. Erwin Bondareff checks Quinn Doren’s heart rate as part of her regular four-month checkup …
Four-month-old Quinn Doren is about to begin her check up at Pediatric Associates of Alexandria …
Dr. Erwin Bondareff has just expanded Pediatric Associates of Alexandria from his Walker Street Office …
Troy Isley with teammate and Olympic Silver Medalist Shakur Stevenson.
Carey Gauzens of the Center for Pastoral Counseling of Virginia in McLean, led a workshop …
The annual Del. Paul Krizek and Del. Mark Sickles Holiday Cookie Party and Toy Drive …
From left, Gum Springs Civic Association president Queenie Cox, Del. Mark Sickles (D-43), longtime Jim …
Officer Camero, played by private investigator Fellman Cabero, confronts Sam Dworkin, playing a frustrated motorist. …
Tulip is one of the dogs rescued from the Korean meat farm, awaiting a foster …
Jo Kang and Joe Swanson with a kitten in need of foster care.
A cat reaches out for an animal foster parent during a tour of the Vola …
New animal foster parents play with kittens looking for foster homes.
Joe Swanson with a kitten in need of foster care.
Fluffaluff, a rabbit available for foster care in need of weight gain.
Hendrix and Joplin, two ferrets at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria.
Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler presents an update to the Public Safety Committee on …
A Dec. 13 presentation from Ad Hoc Police Practices Review Commission, Recruitment, Diversity and Vetting …
USAF Maj. Craig Moon was a retired fighter pilot when he died suddenly in 2009 …
High School Athletes of the Year pose for a photo at the Alexandria Sportsman’s Club …
American Legion Post 24 commander Doug Gurka, center, presents a commemorative challenge coin to Vietnam …
Challenge coins commemorating the 75th anniversary of the U.S entrance into World War II were …
Gretchen Bulova, deputy director of the Office of Historic Alexandria, welcomes visitors to a viewing …
Veterans of World War II, Korea and Vietnam gather for a photo with dignitaries and …
Alexandria Deputy City Manager Debra Collins, Hopkins House CEO Glenn Hopkins, ACT for Alexandria president …
Fairfax County police officer Ken Pfeiffer pairs up with 4-year-old Precious to select toys and …
Along with mom Cara Holtmann, 8-year-old Allie helps select toys for Fairfax County Head Start …
Angela Maxley, left, and 1-year-old Shiatzu Avivii of Caring Angels Therapy Dogs bring a smile …
Fairfax County Firefighter Dave Saunders, with his 14-year-old son and chief elf Hunter Saunders, pose …
A Fantastic Day Today was a fantastic day. In the morning we went to Shenandoah …
The Trip of My Life The most amazing trip ever was visiting Europe during summer …
Shades of green foliage found in a painting that hung in a client’s dining room …
Textured wallpaper creates a calming space in Joseph Van Goethem’s McLean kitchen.
The 2016 Grace Episcopal School Christmas Mural was created by Grace students in Kindergarten – …
The house fire was accidental, caused by an electrical event involving a wall outlet, according …
A granite-surfaced food preparation island and dining counter now facilitates the easy circulation needed for …
The changes increased natural light. A south-facing trapezoidal-shaped window in the dining room provides a …
The new makeover features well-defined appreciably private activity zones within a warm ambiance that affords …
Steve and Louise Brooks of Arlington wanted a primary living area that would serve a …
Mass of Installation was held Dec. 6 at the Cathedral of Saint Thomas More in …
The Most Rev. Michael Burbidge is the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington.
A fundraiser for the family of Rosemarie Cruz will be held Dec. 13 in Del …
Morris Dance in progress
With Captain Bob Rose at the helm, Digger took Best Powerboat with the theme of …
Captain John Macdonald and crew aboard NAVISTA won Thinking Outside the Christmas Box with a …
With a theme of “Christmas on the Potomac,” Captain Greg Drentner and crew aboard Stimulus …
Sasha Karpova from Great Falls (back to camera) meets her stage family for the first …
From left: Griffin Smith, Walter Smith, and Walter Griffin Jr.
Powhatan Park, where Colby Dielle McClennon was murdered on Dec. 1.
Walter Griffin Sr., original story by Eddie Allen in the Alexandria Gazette.
The Parker-Grey High School Bulldogs, original story by Eddie Allen in the Alexandria Gazette.
Outfall 001, source of sewage being dumped into Oronoco Bay.
The Mass Bands finale closes the 46th Annual Scottish Walk Parade December 3 in Old …
CWO Jay Groff was in the third floor of the barracks (left) of Hickam Air …
CWO Jay Groff was in the third floor of the barracks of Hickam Air Force …
The Grinch skates his way through the parade.
The City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums marches down Fairfax Street December 3 during the …
American Arabesque provided people an opportunity to learn more about the Arab world.
Fathepla Baaki (left) and Sukaina Alshami at the Yemeni stand where rolls and coffee were …
Owner Suzanne Nader of Craving for Chocolate (Lebanese) presented a selection of chocolate and treats …
Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield) was the lone dissenting vote; Herrity did vote in favor of …
Ad Hoc Commission member Adrian Steel offered suggestions for how civilians with potentially new information …
Left, Supervisor Dan Storck (D-Mount Vernon) said he was similarly frustrated with the legal limitations …
Fairfax County Police Chief Edwin Roessler (right) said in an interview after the successful civilian …
Tuesday, Dec. 6, the Board of Supervisors voted 9-1 in favor of establishing a nine-member …
Supervisor Cathy Hudgins (right) addresses supervisor and Public Safety Committee chair John Cook (R-Braddock) at …
Cpt. Bob Blakley, commander of the Fairfax County Police Department Traffic Division “The problem is …
Cpt. Jim De Ford, commander of the Fairfax Division of the Virginia State Police “You …
Del. Marcus Simon (D-53) “I think that having a nice and easy-to-remember catch phrase will …
Washington Redskins starting quarterback Kirk Cousins answers questions from the media during a press conference …
Del. Mark Levine (D-45) fills his plate with the ancient grain salad, the Persian zucchini …
Grace Richardson, an Energy Master Volunteer with Virginia Cooperative Extension explains how a thermal camera …
Linda Cancellieri raises her hands, nods and begins counting to give the ringers a cadence …
Mary Gillman is at the other end of the scale with the smallest and highest …
Julianne Lane is the youngest ringer at 14. Her motion blurs as she scoops her …
Linda Cancellieri, director of Music at Trinity United Methodist Church, readies for Thursday night handbell …
Chef Richard Euripides says he came over from Cyprus as a refugee when they had …
The lasagna will cook in the oven at 400 degrees for one hour and be …
Chef Richard Euripides spreads on a thick final layer of the lasagna — a mixture …
Chef Richard Euripides slowly layers his lasagna with Zerega noodles, marinara, shredded provolone and meat. …
Chef Richard Euripides at the Royal Restaurant puts the first layer of marinara sauce in …
Montel Flipping and Mrs. Minnesota, Morgan Bredde, enjoy a moment together during festivities sponsored by …
A child at United Airlines Fantasy Flight knows the best gift, of any season, is …
Every child who visited the North Pole had the opportunity for a private visit with …
Oak Hill Herndon Fantasy Flight 2016: Children with life-challenging illnesses and their families board Sleigh …
Updated the list of shelters for the homeless, drop in centers, and winter shelters in …
Ricardo Molina-Martinez
