by Virginia Mercury Over a four-month period in 2022, Virginia leaders in education and workforce development held a series of meetings to provide recommendations to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration on improving state K-12 education. However, a report on recommendations from those meetings, which were convened to fulfill the requirements of a 2022 law known as House […]
Nationwide — For more than 20 years now, Shafia M. Monroe, the founder of SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, has been training and certifying doulas to help improve birth outcomes, teach Black birth tradition, and bring more joy to the birthing experience. Birth should be a beautiful time, yet according to a report by the CDC, […]
Prince William County – Following an extensive national search, the County Executive appointed Quintin Haynes as the Deputy County Executive for General Government. The Board of County Supervisors concurred with the County Executive’s decision to appoint Haynes, who will begin the position effective June 12, 2023. Haynes has an extensive background and experience in public […]
Regarding Proposed FY 2024 Budget, Proposed FY 2024 Fare Increase for Commuter Bus Services, and Proposed FY 2024 Applications for Federally Participating Projects The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) has scheduled a public hearing to present its proposed FY 2024 budget and invite public review/comment. The proposed $86 million budget includes $59.7 million for […]
Nationwide — Clinicians of Color® is proud to announce its upcoming online conference, No More Hiding Behind Masks: Embracing Authenticity in Black Male Mental Wellness, on June 4th at noon to 2pm EST. This conference will focus on the importance of Black men’s mental health and embracing authenticity in mental wellness. The conference features a panel discussion […]
by Virginia Mercury In a split opinion on transparency laws, the Supreme Court of Virginia on Thursday upheld a more expansive definition of what counts as a public meeting of government officials. The case, which centered on an impromptu meeting that took place in Prince William County to discuss local unrest in May 2020 after the police […]
The Special Occasions Band’s mission is to put on a show everyone will enjoy. The 11-to-13-piece band, based out of Manassas, is the next act lined up for the Fridays at 5 Summer Concert Series on Friday, May 19, at the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza at the McCoart Government Center. The concert starts at […]
by Melanie Wiest As it stands, firearms are allowed in parks and public places where families and children gather. The Board of Supervisors has the power to change this and improve the safety for Prince William County residents. Banning firearms from park property, apart from law enforcement, is essential to protecting the people who use […]
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 join us to learn more about naloxone, meet with peer supports, enjoy a snack in a friendly and supportive environment and get resources for […]
by Makeba White Chanay Every parent has a single priority in their lives, and it is to find the best available opportunities to help their children have a wonderful life. Whether we are parents yet or not, we would all want our children to have the best life could offer, to lead healthy, happy, and […]
