By Cydny A. Neville While there are plenty of welcome conversations in Washington D.C. and Richmond regarding providing additional financial support to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) we at the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC) are working to see the two publicly supported HBCUs in our Commonwealth establish a physical location in the region. […]
The following guest column is by Bishop John Reid of John Reid Ministries: Having been in various levels of ministry for over forty-five years, I have seen and witnessed the constant decline in church attendance and the level of commitment and submission to the black church. With the advent of the global pandemic and our […]
Guest Column by David J. Toscano As a strong supporter of Hillary Clinton in 2016, I was deeply disappointed when she lost. But I also believe in the peaceful transition of power, and even had a bit of optimism that Donald Trump, because of his independent streak, might do some positive things for the country.Boy […]
The following post is sponsored by Keyana Bowie, Founder and CEO of Journey Business owner Keyana Bowie understands that “Girl Dads play an important role in their daughter’s hearts” so she put together something special for Valentine’s Day that every Daddy’s Girl will really love. The Melt My Heart Purse must be ordered by February […]
The following post is sponsored by All Things Writing BRISTOW, Va. – “It’s everything you don’t talk about at the dinner table,” says award-winning author and poet Katherine M. Gotthardt describing her book D.C. Ekphrastic: Crisis of Faith. Now available in an extended hardcover version, the book originally released in late 2020 features even more […]
PW Digital Gateway sponsored the following post If you are in the construction industry, data centers being built on Pageland will provide jobs for 10-15 years to come. And you won’t have to commute to Maryland. With over 6,000 people unemployed now in PW County, this project is a welcome addition. For those who live […]
Written by Melissa Ridge The recent attacks against schools in Virginia—targeting everything from masks to library books to equity—are calculated and carefully scripted, and the intent is to disrupt and distract. They are a deliberate response to the push for systemic change in our government, our judicial system, and our schools. Over the last few […]
Recently, Ken Burns, an award-winning filmmaker, sent a letter to the Prince William Board of County Supervisors stating his opposition to a proposal to allow data centers adjacent to (not in) Manassas National Battlefield Park. Mr. Burns lives in Walpole, New Hampshire, 495 miles from the Manassas Battlefield, and therefore it is not a criticism […]
Our schools in Prince William County are facing a serious employment crisis. We are in the midst of a teacher shortage, a substitute shortage, and a bus driver shortage. These shortages end up placing more stress and workload on our current employees, which exacerbates the shortages as more educators and staff quit or retire. The […]
A Plea to Virginia’s 2022 General Assembly and Citizens of the Commonwealth In Virginia, if my husband had cheated on me, I would have been able to get an immediate divorce. But because he assaulted me and put me in the hospital instead, I have to wait a full year before the courts will grant my divorce. […]
