by Care In Action Virginia’s domestic workers win big as 22 Care in Action-backed candidates are elected to the General Assembly, the largest class of women of color voted to the House of Delegates and State Senate. Black and Asian women now hold 19 seats in the House and 6 seats in the Senate — […]
This article is by Conversations in the Community As the seasons shift, Conversations in the Community’s commitment to educational advocacy remains steadfast. We continue to be invested in working to ensure that students and their families have access to the resources that they need to be successful. Thank you for your continued partnership in this […]
This article is sponsored by the Prince William Digital Gateway The Prince William Digital Gateway is a proposal to create a technology corridor in Western Prince William County. The plan would represent one of the most significant economic development initiatives in the county’s history. The approval of the Gateway plan would provide the first clear […]
Software Engineer and Coding Instructor Ronesha D. Dennis has released a four-book coding series for children titled Coding with Cornell and a beginner coding book for adult learners titled, Python, the Relatable Way: For the Future Coder Who’s Never Written a Line of Code. Ronesha, who always displayed an interest in coding as a child, feared committing to […]
The Dumfries Town Council has taken a significant stride towards the future with the official adoption of a visionary Strategic Plan. This historic decision, reached during the Town Council meeting held on October 17, 2023, signifies a transformational era for our beloved town. This collaborative effort has united Town Council members, dedicated staff, and engaged […]
In a visionary quest to reverse the staggering loss of land and property faced by African Americans over the centuries, Kelvin Harris, a dedicated financial consultant, real estate investor, and author, has embarked on a mission that could redefine the trajectory of African American communities nationwide. With a profound vision of how crowdfunding can be a […]
Celebrate the Pets of Prince William With Adoptions, Photobooth, Exhibits & More Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye again invites animal lovers to Barktoberfest, a celebration of Prince William County’s (PWC) furriest residents. This year, the event is being held in conjunction with the Chinn Regional Library Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 21, 11:00 am to […]
by Bridget Bell In ancient Celtic culture, for centuries there existed a religious rite called the Banais Ríghi in which the king married the Goddess Sovereignty, who was the guardian and protector of the land, the spirit of the Earth itself, the anima mundi, known to be the animating force of nature. She carried the […]
Encouraging the Next Generation to Embrace Coding Through Fun and Creativity Terysa Ridgeway, a pioneering African-American computer scientist and celebrated children’s book author, is on a mission to ignite a passion for coding among children worldwide. With an impressive track record as a Technical Program Manager at Google and the creator of the popular Terysa Solves […]
by Meghan McIntyre, Virginia Mercury With over 20 years of emergency care experience, Dr. Michel Aboutanos, a surgeon and medical director of Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center’s Level I trauma center, is all too familiar with performing life-saving surgery on youth gunshot wound victims. It was one of those cases that inspired Aboutanos to create […]
