Slideshow
| Playing War |
 Reenectors stepped back in time to live as Northern Virginia residents did during the early years of the Civil War, complete with battles, music and food from the period at the Sully Historical Site's annual Civil War Weekend Encampment. |
| Twilight Polo |
 Twilight Polo at Great Meadow attracts families, young people and more out to enjoy an evening under the stars watching polo with friends. |
| Polka Party |
 The Fairfax Spotlight on the Arts Festival featured the German band unit of the City of Fairfax Band, Alte Kameraden, for a Bavarian "Polka Party" in Fairfax City's Old Town Hall. |
| The Veterans |
 Rocky Run Middle School World War II Oral History Day |
| Lunar New Year Fair |
 Area Vietnamese Americans converged at two festivals at local high schools to celebrate the Year of the Rat. |
| It's only 8 seconds |
 The floor of the Patriot Center at George Mason University was buried under 8 inches of packed dirt for a two-day professional bull riders' competition. |
| Nutcracker a holiday tradition in Reston |
 The Conservatory Ballet in Reston presents a rich performance of "The Nutcracker," attracting longtime lovers of the ballet and first timers alike. |
| Playing to the fans |
 Herndon fighter Reshad Woods says his goal is not only to fight for 15 minutes, but to "put on a good show." |
| The tree cutter |
 Johnny Curtis, who owns Freedom Tree Removal Service, made his debut recently in a mixed martial arts contest. |
| Musical celebration |
 The Herndon Towne Square Singers offer a little old-fashioned Christmas cheer. |
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| Glad to be home |
 Members of the returning Operation Support Airlift Command National Guard Unit returned from Iraq Nov. 16 after a 15-month tour in Iraq. A ceremony was held at Fort to welcome the troops home. |
| ROTC students push it to the limit |
 Herndon High School JROTC students participated Oct. 20 in a field day that tested their physical training. |
| Day laborers center closed |
 A Herndon center where day laborers gathered to find work was closed Sept. 14. The center has been the target of controversy since its inception. |
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| Bee smart |
 See the angst and the triumph of the first Fairfax County Spelling Bee for elementary school students. |
| Callahan turns the page |
 McLean Del. Vincent Callahan(R) reflects on his 40-year tenure representing the 34th District in the Virginia General Assembly after he announced in March 2007 that he would not run for re-election. |
| Celebrating McLean |
 Mclean Day, held May 19, featured entertainment, food and history--and also, lots of campaining politicians. |
| Northern Region finals |
 Oakton High School's girls basketball team lost a tight Northern Region final to Edison High School in February in overtime. The Cougars still got a run at a state title and made it to the semifinal round. |
| No two alike |
 Springfield Days were held June 1-3, giving residents and visitors a chance to acknowlege the community's diverse cultures. |
| Shipmates |
 World War II veterans revisit 1941 through their memories. |
| Stomp Fest |
 Step teams from around Northern Virginia competed in the annual step competition at Herndon High School, Stomp Fest, in February. Step is a rhythmic group dance form based on traditional African dances. |
| Ride to the wall |
 Motorcyclists gathered in the City of Fairfax Memorial Day weekend to join the annual Rolling Thunder ride to Washington, DC, which honors the nation's veterans. |
| Just for fun |
 Viva Vienna gathered friends and family together May 26-28. The event was sponsored by the Rotary Club. |
| Still family |
 A reunion of the 501st Armored Medical Company brought together men who served their together from 1958-1960, and hadn't seen one another since. |
| Dance for all ages |
 Students from TC Williams High School hosted a dance for senior citizens. And a good time was had by all. |
| Celebrating a culture |
 The Chirilagua festival celebrates Latin American immigrants who have come to the area from El Salvador. |