Photos for July 2014

Blues and greens are great in bedrooms because of their calming effect, says Dana Schwartz, … July 15, 2014	Camp Washington at Mount Vernon gives campers a glimpse of early American life. July 18, 2014	Burke Lake Park Golf Course clubhouse and driving range are due for upgrades. July 16, 2014
Mount Vernon District board member Daniel Storck and Student Representative Harris LaTeef at a school … July 10, 2014	Parents and students attend a college readiness presentation at Westover Public Library in Arlington. While … July 22, 2014	Nicole Hammond and Josh Hublitz hit against each other while practicing outside at Regency Sport … July 21, 2014
Josh Hublitz hits a forehand on one of the outdoor hard courts at Jack Schore … July 21, 2014	Jack Schore coaches his protégé, Nicole Hammond through her lesson at Regency Sport and Health … July 21, 2014	Chidimma Okpara perfects her forehand while practicing at one of Four Seasons Tennis Club’s four … July 21, 2014
Reilly Tran hits with power on the green clay at Four Seasons. Tran, 12, is … July 21, 2014	Natasha Subhash, 12, from Fairfax, hits a backhand on the clay court at the Four … July 21, 2014	Bob McDonnell was the attorney general when the new federal courthouse opened in Richmond. Now … July 31, 2014
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to approve the plan to develop the … July 31, 2014	The group sang a shark chant while riding the elevator to the STEM labs, including … July 25, 2014	The group poses outside the aquarium's STEM labs. Pictured among the hanging colorful “jelly fish” … July 25, 2014
Alan McKenzie, the Baltimore Aquarium guide for the event, showed the group several shark jaws … July 25, 2014	Alan McKenzie points out the many hazards to fish found in the ocean. Also pictured … July 25, 2014	The group also experienced a movie in 4D about salmon migration and life cycle. Seated … July 25, 2014
Alan McKenzie, the Baltimore Aquarium guide for the event, leads a group through the Australia … July 25, 2014	An adult Mississippi Kite soars through the Burke sky, delighting local birders. July 30, 2014	An adult Mississippi Kite soars through the Burke sky, delighting local birders. July 30, 2014
Two Mississippi Kite chicks in a nest high in a tree in Burke. Mississippi Kites … July 30, 2014	Director Chip Rome with stage manager Lizzie Hodgedon. July 30, 2014	Chip Rome giving post-rehearsal notes to the cast of “Beauty and the Beast.” July 30, 2014
Former Lake Braddock shortstop Jack Owens helped the Bruins win the Northern Region championship during … July 30, 2014	Elected officials speak at an event to renew interest in Springfield as the location of … July 30, 2014	The head of the huge dragon, who develops a crush on Donkey. July 30, 2014
In costume are (from left) Jennifer LePaige (Princess Fiona), Devyn Tinker (donkey) and Glynn Cosker … July 30, 2014	Pirate puppet show at inaugural Pirate Fest Saturday. July 26, 2014	Visitors took pirate boat tours at Lake Fairfax Park’s inaugural Pirate Fest. July 26, 2014
Victoria Horbenko from Ukraine holds on to a float and scans the pool in Fairfax. July 29, 2014	Martin Stefanov and Victoria Tshacheva from Bulgaria with bikes supplied by Continental Pools, their sponsor … July 29, 2014	Mary Agee, NVFS president and CEO, and Karen Horowitz, director of volunteer and internship engagement, … July 29, 2014
NVFS CEO and President Mary Agee is retiring next summer. July 29, 2014	Local, state and national officials at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Silver Line on Saturday. July 29, 2014	Daniel Tomlin reaches into Cory’s cage to pick her up. July 24, 2014
Lewis family friend Daniel Tomlin gazes at Cory the corn snake, as Cory gazes back. July 24, 2014	Kareen Lawson, of Burke, holding Hisser and Norman in her palm. July 24, 2014	Hisser and Norman navigate a piece of tree bark inside their tank. Pet Madagascar Hissing … July 24, 2014
Amy Berglund surpassed the 1,000-point milestone during her four-year career at West Springfield. July 24, 2014	Brandon holds up one of his ferrets after giving it a bath. Henry said, despite … July 24, 2014	Charles the Rooster of Franconia July 24, 2014
A rooster at Nalls Produce in Franconia. July 24, 2014	Penny, a teacup pig, eats a strawberry from her caretaker Ann Zimmerman, who is the … July 24, 2014	Jeff Friday, of Springfield, with high energy Scout, a two-year old black labrador. July 24, 2014
Pepper enjoys a day at the dog park in South Run Park, with his owner … July 24, 2014	Lindsey Weeks, of Burke, and her dog Hope. Hope came from the Lost Dog and … July 24, 2014	Scout, a German Shepherd/Border Collie mix, gnaws on bone at Cristina Schoendorf’s backyard in Alexandria. … July 24, 2014
Caleb Campbell, 6, and his mother Olivia pet Samson while the former reads to him … July 24, 2014	Del. Eileen Filler-Corn (D-41) is pictured here with Mark Ginsberg, Dean of the College of … July 24, 2014	Partners in Service, from left, Lizzie and Yola each helped over 50 dogs by providing … July 24, 2014
The site of Revive Massage in Fairfax will open at 4290 Chain Bridge Road in … July 24, 2014	Baher Elgibali, a local realtor and businessman, as a high school basketball player at Robinson … July 24, 2014	Local businessman Baher Elgibali, of Kingstowne, is set to open a Revive Massage studio this … July 24, 2014
Springfield resident Eleanor Lamb, a graduate of West Springfield High School, has been spending her … July 24, 2014	June McMullen, along with her husband Craig, runs Nitro’s Creamery out of her home in … July 24, 2014	Mark McCullor and Larry Brickwedde, teachers at Union Mill Elementary School, participate in a blood … July 24, 2014
Matt O’Leary, an employee at the natural pet food store Felix & Oscar in Springfield, … July 24, 2014	Springfield Animal Hospital Director Jason Overman, who has been working at the hospital since 2010, … July 24, 2014	Photo detail July 23, 2014
This map demonstrates the area where express lanes and other improvements will be made along … July 23, 2014	Jack Sydes, Joseph Larsen, Will Collins, Chloe Shudt and Grace and Faith Richardson. July 23, 2014	From left: Ryan and Liam Kelly, Christina Moneyhun, Michael Murphy, Nick Porter, Andrew Peter and … July 23, 2014
My dog Ruby is a Shetland Sheepdog or Sheltie. She is 7 1/2 years old. … July 23, 2014	Chris Faessen checking the honeycomb of one of the hives at Wolf Trap’s apiary. July 21, 2014	Sharon Bulova with her cats: “Animals add so much to your life!” July 18, 2014
Joan Brady and the paws4people puppy named JOAN. July 8, 2014	“What’s your fastest time?” Burke Centre Penguins discuss personal records while waiting their turn. July 16, 2014	Coach Wesley Kittelberger, 16, guides a swimmer during the 8 and under competition, at the … July 16, 2014
Emma Garnjost, 11, of Burke, strives to beat her record of 36.85 seconds in the … July 16, 2014	Scott Cleal, referee for the developmental meet on Wednesday, July 9, arranges the records board … July 16, 2014	Clockwise from left: Coach Wesley Kittelberger, 16, with Lily Fischer, 7, Paige McGuckin, 5 and … July 16, 2014
Robinson graduate Jake Pinkston (43) will play defensive tackle at Randolph-Macon College. July 16, 2014	Phoebe Boatright, a school counselor at Halley Elementary School in Lorton, retired this year after … July 16, 2014	Tonya Cox is the new principal at Laurel Ridge Elementary School. July 11, 2014
A view of the 95 Express Lanes construction. The lanes will be completed by the … July 10, 2014	From left: Ned Barnes, Julie Tahan, David McKinley, Paula McKinley, Rohil Binge, Greg Sykes, Norma … July 9, 2014	Early scarlet nectarines glow from the fruit crate at the market stall. July 14, 2014
Ted Velkoff (at-large). July 14, 2014	Tamara Derenak Kaufax (Lee District). July 14, 2014	Financial planners advise college students to avoid the credit card debt trap and make an … July 14, 2014
From left -- Lisa Pyon, Carol Wooddell, Diane Sward, Nancy Baldino and Sarah Ide, of … July 11, 2014	The Fairfax County School Board voted unanimously to change the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook … July 10, 2014	The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors, pictured here in May, voted last week to update … July 10, 2014
Children on bicycles participate in the Clifton Independence Day Parade. July 9, 2014	Newly-elected Fairfax City council member Nancy Fry Loftus, a former Fairfax County assistant attorney, attended … July 9, 2014	Lillie Jessie, a participant in the archive testimonials, speaks at the Northern Virginia Civil Rights … July 8, 2014
U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-11) speaks at the Northern Virginia Civil Rights Archive Dedication Ceremony … July 8, 2014	The show’s leads are (from left) Shaina Greenberg, Maddy Ingram, TJ Vinsavich, Joshua Ewalt, Nora … July 8, 2014	Washington-Lee rising junior Maycol Nunez, left, rooted for Honduras, his native country, along with Belgium … July 8, 2014
Robinson boys’ soccer coach Robert Garza followed World Cup action on his wedding day, June … July 8, 2014	T.C. Williams rising senior Eryk Williamson, left, has followed the action closely during the 2014 … July 8, 2014	Roberto Lopez July 8, 2014
With its proportional scale, the new addition enhances an intricate landscaping scheme. July 7, 2014	The Tuscan-style interior designed by Sun Design's Dawn Parker presents articulated “use” zones while allowing … July 7, 2014	A screen porch addition by Sun Design Remodeling was recently named the nation's best-in-category by … July 7, 2014
The office of this Great Falls home features an abundance of storage and workspace. Designers … July 7, 2014	Bart Goldstein of Bart Goldstein Interior Design combined a mixture of hidden and open cabinetry … July 7, 2014	Sallie Kjos of Grey Hunt Interiors created a home office for herself in the corner … July 7, 2014
8796 Pohick Creek View, Springfield — $1,015,000 July 7, 2014	5409 Mount Corcoran Place, Burke — $729,900 July 7, 2014	4722 Benjamin Cross Court, Chantilly — $1,010,000 July 7, 2014
3514 Rose Crest Lane, Fairfax — $1,350,000 July 7, 2014	12710 Knollbrook Drive, Clifton — $1,000,000 July 7, 2014	From left -- Supervisor Pat Herrity (R-Springfield), Empire owner Jeff Cohen and Del. David Albo … July 2, 2014
From left -- Chelle Fulk, Mr. Gabe, Holly Montgomery don pirate attire during a performance … July 2, 2014	U.S. Senate Candidate Ed Gillespie (second from right) and daughter Mollie chat with Braddock District … July 2, 2014	A signing ceremony was held in Norfolk, Va. right outside of the USS Wisconsin. July 2, 2014
Audience members at the School Board meeting show their support for full-day Mondays. July 2, 2014	Water temperatures in the Potomac River are warming of .046° C per year due, in … July 2, 2014	Water-related injuries and illnesses increase during the summer. Among the best defenses against such hazards … July 2, 2014
Karen Pruitt of Vienna dances to "Hanukkah’s Child." July 9, 2014

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