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Sense and a Sense of Civility

Cotillion teaches etiquette and social savvy to children and teens.

Ankles demurely crossed, the 5th and 6th grade girls sit posture-perfect in their colorful party dresses, white-gloved hands resting in their laps as they await an offer to dance.

Commentary: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer affects men and women equally, is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer, and the third leading cause of cancer death in the United States. It was estimated that over 141,000 new cases were diagnosed in 2011 and of those cases roughly 50,000 Americans were expected to die. It is important to note that despite these statistics, colorectal cancer is a highly preventable and treatable disease if caught early.

St. Patrick's Day Properly Celebrated

Each mid-March, St. Patrick is trampled by purveyors of green beer and boisterous singers of "Irish songs" actually written as show tunes by American composers like George M. Cohan.

Alliance Theatre’s ‘Laughing Stock’

A hilarious look at putting on a show.

Everything that can go wrong does go wrong in The Alliance Theatre’s production of "Laughing Stock." But that’s the way it’s supposed to be as the local thespians portray members of a theater company putting on three different plays during their summer season.

Nonprofits Awarded United Way Grants

23 local organizations receive MORE THAN $280K to continue work.

The United Way of the National Capital Area (United Way NCA) awarded 27 grants totaling $288,013 to 23 local nonprofits during the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday, March 6.

Dancers Demand Right to ‘Move Like Jagger’

Fairfax Supervisors table dance hall regulations after dance fans kick up a fuss.

After dance fans protested by blog, email, Facebook and local radio, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors sidestepped discussion Tuesday of a law regulating dancing in restaurants, tossing the measure back to the planning commission for revisions.

Richmond Report: Why We Voted Against the Budgets

There has been much written this past week about Democrats voting down the Senate and House budgets. The Washington Post and other writers seem to think that this is the end of the world as we know it.

Area Roundups

Things happening in the Burke, Fairfax, Lorton and Springfield area.

Fairfax Supervisors Vote to Increase Advertised Tax Rate by 1 cent

Each 1 cent increase raises taxpayer bill by $45.

The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 Tuesday, March 6, to advertise the real estate tax rate for FY 2013 as $1.08 per $100 of assessed value. The current FY 2012 rate is $1.07.

Local Governments Enjoy Record Spending

Bucking national trend, local governments here expand while others are contracting.

As local governments across America are laying off firefighters and teachers, governments in Northern Virginia are experiencing record levels of spending and an all-time-high number of employees.

Business Matters

Facing his first difficult decision as the new president and CEO of the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, John Long is already in a no-win situation. Where to live?

Democrats Crowd City Council Field

Twelve candidates have announced for six seats, and one more is likely to join.

As the campaign season heats up, the Democratic field is getting more crowded. Four new candidates gave their first pitch to members of the Alexandria Democratic Committee Monday night.

How Would City Council Candidates Have Voted on the Waterfront Plan?

Candidates for office take sides in debate on controversial waterfront proposal.

The waterfront is no longer a partisan issue. As more candidates throw their hat into the ring to run in the election for Alexandria City Council, a broader field of possibilities is opening up to voters.

Churchill Boys Fall to Magruder in Region Final

Bulldogs reach first region championship game in 33 years.

Magruder, the region’s top seed and defending champion, defeated No. 2-seed Churchill 54-39 on March 3 to take home the region title and advance to the state tournament. While disappointed their season had ended, the Bulldogs could take pride in what they had accomplished not just this year, but since the arrival of head coach Matt Miller four years ago.

Wolverines Not Assuming They’re Patriot District’s Best

Talented West Potomac softball team in search of first district title since 2006.

The West Potomac softball team entered the 2011 season loaded with talent and, as far as the Wolverines were concerned, possessed a clear path to the Patriot District championship. It didn’t take long for perennial power South County to issue West Potomac an early-season wake-up call.

Five Ireton Seniors To Play College Sports

Five Bishop Ireton seniors — two football players and three girls’ soccer players — signed letters of intent to play at the collegiate level.

Inexperienced Titans Hope To Continue Program Growth

TC enters third season under head coach Mike Mulherin.

The Titans have aspirations of continuing their growth under third-year head coach Mike Mulherin. However, TC will have to do so with a green group after losing the majority of its primary contributors from 2011.

Wakefield Boys’ Lax Looks To Snap Losing Streak

Warriors have lost 91 straight games, haven’t won since 2004.

Brian Gilman uses the Wakefield boys’ lacrosse program’s losing past for motivation as the first-year head coach attempts to point the Warriors toward a winning future.

‘Stars Over Dulles’ Gala

Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce Hosts annual awards event.

Laughter and style were out in full force as more than 300 guests attended the Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards gala and benefit Saturday at the Hilton Washington Dulles Airport Hotel in Herndon.

Moses Webb, bottom row, middle, was one of five Bishop Ireton seniors to sign national …

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