Courtesy of Prince William County Communications Prince William County is working to provide access to high-speed broadband to unserved and underserved areas across the county. The county awarded a contract to Verizon, following a competitive procurement process, to install fiber-optic infrastructure to 470 areas in the county. The project is expected to be completed by […]
by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Virginia Mercury As part of President Joe Biden’s initiative to reduce maternal mortality rates and improve health outcomes in underserved communities, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced new policy proposals that would require hospitals to adhere to more rigorous maternal care standards or risk losing their ability to participate in Medicare. According […]
by Jake Bittle, Grist Princeville, North Carolina, the oldest community in the United States founded by formerly enslaved people, has been trapped in a cycle of disaster and disinvestment for decades. The town of around 1,200 people sits on a plain below the banks of the Tar River, and it has flooded more than a […]
In the latest episode, Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood talks with Jocelyn Route, who has made a significant impact as a parent, Council Member, and School Board Member in Bladensburg, Maryland. Jocelyn shares her experiences, challenges, and unique insights from balancing these roles and advocating for education and community well-being. Viewers will find out more about: […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Communications The Neabsco Mills Road Widening Project was officially completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $34.3-million project, funded with federal, state, regional and local money, involved widening Neabsco Mills Road from Smoke Court to U.S. 1 to create a four-lane, divided roadway with a sidewalk and shared-use path on both […]
On July 17 at Georgetown South in Manassas, My Natural Me will host a new program designed to help teenage girls and their parents with empowerment and positive self-imagery. The nonprofit organization focuses on providing specialized programs and resources to address mental health, caregiving responsibilities, career demands, and financial literacy. The program will cover essential […]
by Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury Brownfields, previously disturbed lands that present environmental concerns but could be turned into future economic development projects, may soon be cleaned up and repurposed in some Virginia communities, following a fresh infusion of federal funds. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $1 million each to the towns of Dublin and […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Bryan Viera, who arrived in America unaccompanied, and Millie Okoro, who arrived with family, migrated from different countries to the U.S. as teenagers, both to make a better life for themselves and to make their mothers proud. They enrolled in and graduated from public high schools in Virginia, leaning heavily […]
by Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for more transparency as the state looks for new ways to handle the growing costs of a program that provides tuition-free college to spouses and children of military veterans killed or disabled as a result of their service. However, Youngkin’s administration isn’t practicing full transparency […]
Courtesy of Prince William Communications Fridays at 5 is back and better than ever with an exceptional variety of live bands that are sure to make your hands clap and feet stomp while creating an exciting atmosphere of fun and entertainment for people of all ages. Surround yourself with the aroma of deliciousness from our […]
