The nonprofit, Virginia Women and Family Support Center (VAWFSC) provideslong-term housing to women and families experiencing homelessness. Virginia Women and Family Support Center (VAWFSC) is proud to announce the opening of its second house, which will house up to six women and their children at any given time. This new house is a result of […]
12 Legislators Named ‘Affordability Champions,’ 32 Named ‘Economic Security Allies’ Freedom Virginia Will Run Mail and Digital Ads Highlighting Key Leaders RICHMOND, Va. — Freedom Virginia — a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to building a commonwealth where all families have the financial freedom to thrive — today released its 2024 Affordability Scorecard. This session, Freedom Virginia tracked votes […]
by Alixel Cabrera, Virginia Mercury Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares signed a letter with 20 of his Republican counterparts asking the American Bar Association to drop its diversity and inclusion standards for law schools. DEI efforts implemented in the schools directs their administrators to violate both the Constitution and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which “prohibits […]
Pilot Program Offers Coaching For $0 Out of Pocket Utilizing New Revolutionary Apps Meet David Hebb, an African American Holistic Health & Wellness Practitioner and the founder of Healisticly, a pilot program that utilizes revolutionary apps to help individuals manage their diabetes naturally without out-of-pocket expenses. The program, boosted by coaching apps, focuses on a holistic […]
Legislation clarifies CEA operations tangible personal property tax exemptions; Beanstalk Farms to invest $4.1 million in Prince William County Governor Glenn Youngkin led a celebration of the Commonwealth’s ongoing commitment to agricultural innovation yesterday by announcing the expansion of an indoor, vertical farm in Prince William County and signing legislation that clarifies tax relief measures […]
The following is from Prince William County Communications The Prince William County Office of Elections is currently looking for individuals to serve as election officers in the upcoming Presidential Election. To be eligible to serve this November, applicants should submit their applications as soon as possible. Election officers play a crucial role in the electoral process […]
by Jennifer Roberts I am excited that we have a variety of summer engagement opportunities coming up in our community and we have a new business in Gainesville (STEMality) to share with you. “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” YOUNG ADULT EDITION by Isabel Wilkerson Community Conversation: Join the Manassas Museum, Manassas City Schools and Conversations in the Community for a […]
by Phil Lewis, What I’m Reading David Hilliard, a former leader of the Black Panther Party, appeared to endorse Trump in a social media post. However, his grandson says that’s not the case. Right-wing social media accounts are promoting an interview with an ex-Black Panther that appears to show him endorsing President Donald Trump for […]
by Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury After attempting to rein in the skyrocketing costs of a state program that covers college expenses for some military families, Virginia leaders are discussing whether the move is proving so politically unpopular that they should return to Richmond to undo it. Advocates for military families have called for a special […]
Meet Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who at just one year and 152 days old, breaks records as the youngest male artist ever recognized by Guinness World Records. His artistic journey started when his mother, Chantelle Ankrah, noticed his fascination with painting at 6 months old. While Chantelle worked on her own paintings, she laid out […]
