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 […]
by Prince William County Communications Prince William County employees from 19 county departments, as well as several of the county’s community partners, recently gathered to take part in a Poverty and Services Simulation Experience. The learning exercise immersed those who attended in the complex realities faced by individuals and families living in poverty. It highlighted […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Communications Join this free, virtual webinar on Human Trafficking hosted by the Prince William County Human Rights Office. Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. Presenters: Attend this webinar to learn about: Register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0pdu2tqjsoGtZJm53x2ktJUx52N6_6gUP_#/registration
by Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury Humanity is almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century and Virginia — home to 70% of the world’s data centers — is on the frontlines of the latest emerging technology: artificial intelligence, or AI. The prevalence of data centers and the rising role of AI don’t equate […]
The Crime Prevention Unit of the Prince William County Police Department hosts a Community Watch training on Tues., May 28, 2024, at 6 p.m. Participants will learn how to work with the Police Department to keep their neighborhoods safer. The free training will be at the Potomac Community Library, 2201 Opitz Blvd., Woodbridge (22191). For […]
Kevon Chisolm and his 17-year-old son, Kamari, are the founders of Junior Wallstreeters, Inc., a Black-owned non-profit that is very excited to offer online summer camps for young people for the seventh consecutive year. The camps are great for preventing learning loss and offer fun environments for students to learn wealth building concepts with other like […]
