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City Council members John Chapman (far left) and Paul Smedberg (far right) joined school staff …

Officer Biruk Dessalegn heads back into the crosswalk to assist another group of walking students …

Sheriff Awards Employees

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office held its annual Employee Awards and Promotion Recognition Ceremony at the Office’s headquarters on Mill Road on March 25.

Sheriff Awards Employees

The Alexandria Sheriff’s Office held its annual Employee Awards and Promotion Recognition Ceremony at the Office’s headquarters on Mill Road on March 25.

Night Honors Women’s Contributions to Community

Ten women were recognized by the Commission for Women for their contributions to the Alexandria community at the Salute to Women Awards at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Monday, March 31.

Award winners (foreground) Wendy Webb, Joan Renner, Jen Walker, Cynthia Skinner, (presenters) former Sen. Patsy …

Cynthia Skinner (left) was awarded the Rising Star Award and Amy Creed was awarded the …

Del. Charniele Herring and Councilwoman Redella (Del) S. Pepper enjoy the speeches during the award …

Reston Chorale Celebrates Founder Bob Simon

Reston and Bob Simon are celebrated at March 23 concert.

“It is wonderful to be here,” said composer Donald McCullough. “It was a really exciting experience because what Bob has created here is really quite astounding.” McCullough was at the South Lakes High School stage in Reston. He had been commissioned by the Reston Chorale to create a work that musically expresses what makes Reston a special place. On Sunday, March 23, the audience heard the premiere performance of McCullough’s “The Essential Life.”

Oak Hill Elementary Gets Energized By Einstein

Mark Spiegel presents Einstein Alive!

How do you get a cafeteria full of kids wildly engrossed in and energized about some pretty complex scientific subject matters? You call in Albert Einstein to explain and demonstrate - that’s how. OK. Not the Albert Einstein, of course. But Marc Spiegel’s performance of Einstein Alive! did the trick.

East All-Stars Beat West All-Stars in 10th Suburban Classic

McLean’s Prock named East MVP; South Lakes’ Jensen scores 22.

McLean's Cami Prock and South Lakes' Caitlin Jensen had big afternoons during the Suburban Classic.

East All-Stars Beat West in 10th Suburban Classic

Centreville’s Green named West team MVP.

Centreville point guard Jenna Green scored 13 points in the 10th Suburban Classic.

East All-Stars Beat West in Suburban Classic

West Springfield’s Berglund wins 3-point shootout.

West Springfield senior Amy Berglund won the 3-point shootout at the Suburban Classic.

West Springfield senior and East all-star Amy Berglund won the 3-point shootout at the 10th …

‘Carmen’ Comes to Area

Virginia Opera brings "Carmen" to Center for the Arts.

Virginia Opera, the Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, will present Georges Bizet’s sultry tragedy about opera’s most famous femme fatale, "Carmen." The opera has enthralled audiences for more than a century and is one of the most popular. "Carmen" follows Don José and his ill-fated obsession with the alluring Carmen who tosses him aside for another man leading to jealous rage.