Deshundra Jefferson, the Democratic nominee for the Chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, today announced endorsements from eight labor unions and councils representing tens of thousands of workers in Prince William County and the region. The endorsements include: In addition, Jefferson has earned the support of labor-aligned groups CASA In Action and New […]
Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, along with her colleague Dr. April T. Berry, wanted to be creative in allowing students and others to have a meaningful conversation around the incident that took place on the Montgomery Riverboat in Montgomery, Alabama on August 5, 2023. This was an event that sparked many reactions, emotions, thoughts, and reflections […]
Interested in free naloxone and training on how to use it? Need information about how to apply for Medicaid? Do you have questions about mental health or substance use recovery? Please visit this afternoon to learn more about naloxone, meet with peer supports, enjoy a snack in a friendly and supportive environment and get resources […]
The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department hosts a Neighborhood Watch training on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to work with the Police Department to keep their neighborhoods safer. The free training will be at the Paul T. White Jr. Western District Station, 8900 Freedom […]
WOODBRIDGE, Va. – Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin celebrated Hispanic Heritage Monthhosting a bilingual Latino Roundtable at Fred Lynn Middle School on September 14th. She was joined by Maria Burgos, Executive Director of Prince William Office of Equity & Inclusion andrepresentatives from several local organizations including Edu-Futuro, Virginia Coalition of LatinoOrganizations, and the Legal Aid Justice […]
by The Commonwealth Institute New data released from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (ACS) offer a picture of how Virginians fared in 2022, including health insurance coverage, household income, and poverty rates – separate from the assistance provided by tax credits, stimulus payments, or non-cash benefits. Roughly 63,000 people residing in Virginia gained […]
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – During their meeting on Tuesday, September 12, the Board of County Supervisors unanimously voted to extend the tax payment due date for the vehicle classification of tangible personal property by 90 days. Normally, the vehicle classification of the tangible personal property tax payments is due by October 5 of the calendar year. The […]
The upcoming Greater Prince William Peer of the Year Community event, hosted by Prince William Community Services, will highlight peers across the county who work with people living with substance use and mental health disorders. The free event, scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, will include networking opportunities, AcuDetox – a […]
by Virginia Mercury Virginia students’ 2022-23 pass rates on the state’s Standards of Learning tests were relatively unchanged compared to the past school year’s rates and remain below pre-pandemic levels, data released by the Department of Education Thursday show. The results show “significant and persistent learning loss in reading and math for Virginia students in […]
10-year-old Ava N. Simmons (aka Ava the STEM Princess®) and her sister Chynah Jeter of Durham, North Carolina, have partnered with retailers across the U.S. and Canada to launch their Team Genius Squad educational STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Toy Line. Their products include Experiment Coloring Books, DIY Slime, and Experiment Kits that make electricity from […]
