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 […]
Prince William Little Theatre and NOVEC Present “The Westing Game” – A Thrilling Mystery Adapted from Ellen Raskin’s Novel Prince William Little Theatre is delighted to invite theater enthusiasts and mystery lovers alike to join them for an exciting production of “The Westing Game.” Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, […]
by Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury Starting today, voters across Virginia can begin casting ballots in pivotal General Assembly elections that will decide which party controls the closely divided state legislature. The start of the 45-day early voting window — during which Virginians can cast ballots in person at their local election office or send an […]
by Nathan Richardson IF THIS PHOTOGRAPH STRIKES YOU AS REMARKABLE, IT IS BECAUSE ITREPRESENTS A COMPLETE CONTEXT OF AMERICAN CIVIL WAR HISTORY. This image captured at Manassas National Battlefield Park, shows historian Nathan M. Richardsonengaged in a first person portrayal of the abolitionist Frederick Douglass with middle schoolstudents about his role during the civil war. […]
Supervisor Bob Weir and Members of the Board, Last Thursday, 70 plus residents of Pageland Lane and I, plus approximately 40 others attended Supervisor Weir’s County “No Holds Barred Town Hall.” Bob, it’s not a town hall meeting when you don’t have the applicants there to present their application. What you had was a pep […]
