Mark your calendars in May for these upcoming events! Take a Sip of History Learn some history at this upcoming event on Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at Water’s End Brewery in Lake Ridge. Join staff from Prince William Forest Park and Prince William Office of Historic Preservation for this Take a Sip of History event on […]
Author Otis Gatlin has partnered with Publishing Advantage Group to launch a groundbreaking book titled The Mortgage Manual: Guide to Homebuying to Fix America’s Housing Crisi. This insightful guide offers a fresh perspective on the housing market, providing readers with expert advice and practical solutions to navigate the complexities of homebuying. This groundbreaking book not only […]
Joseph Green, Founder and CEO of MyFiLi.com, a revolutionary ed-tech platform, is proud to announce its official launch today. This innovative platform leverages the power of AI to make financial literacy accessible and engaging for families, schools, and nonprofits. The need for financial literacy education has never been greater. In the United States alone, the average […]
by Charlie Paulin, Virginia Mercury President Joe Biden stopped by Prince William Forest Park in Triangle on Monday, as the country celebrated Earth Day, to tout two initiatives to combat climate change: expanding solar access and creating jobs to fuel America’s environmental efforts. Called the Solar for All program, Biden told the crowd that families could save […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Two Virginia school divisions are slated to launch a pilot program intended to help reduce youth involvement in gangs and violent behaviors with guns but it’s unclear if the initiative will be fully funded, as lawmakers go back to the drawing board to work up a new state spending plan. […]
If anyone wonders why today’s Black women need a health book geared specifically to them, look no further than BLACK WOMEN’S WELLNESS: Your “I’ve Got This!” Guide to Health, Sex & Phenomenal Living (Sounds True; $26.99). The author, Dr. Melody T. McCloud, is an obstetrician-gynecologist, public speaker, and experienced all-media consultant. Notably endorsed by musician, Pauletta Washington […]
Courtesy of Protect Our Care April 11 marked the first day of Black Maternal Health Week, a critical reminder that the U.S. is facing a devastating maternal health crisis. Women in America are dying at a higher rate than women in any other high-income country, and Black women are two to three times more likely than white women […]
Local elected officials joined Prince William County School Board members and Superintendent of Schools Dr. LaTanya D. McDade in a ceremony to celebrate the construction of “Woodbridge Area” Elementary School. The state-of-the-art school is scheduled to open for the 2025-26 school year at the corner of Route 1 and Prince William Parkway, near Fred Lynn […]
by Virignia Mercury The Virginia NAACP has told Gov. Glenn Youngkin it’s planning to sue to try to gain access to records showing how his administration is handling diversity, equity and inclusion issues. According to NAACP documents, the group was seeking an expansive trove of records shedding light on how Youngkin has affected the mission […]
by Donnell Johns Sr. They are gutting the Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) come July 1st, 2024 if we don’t do anything about it. Virginians should also contact state officials urging them to maintain the program’s original intent. This program isn’t just a benefit—it’s a tribute to the sacrifices of our veterans and […]
