by John Reid RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin released the following statement today on the recent development regarding the Monumental Sports & Entertainment Economic Development Project: “Virginians deserve better. A one-of-a-kind project bringing world-class athletes and entertainment, creating 30,000 jobs and $12 billion in economic activity just went up in smoke. This transformational project would […]
Join the Office of Equity and Inclusion for a virtual Community Book Conversation! They will discuss the book “Reconstructing Inclusion” by Amri B. Johnson every Monday from 7:00-8:00 pm, starting April 1 till May 20, 2024. Registration link: https://forms.office.com/g/sYfxMyyMyJ
Broderick “Hollywood” Jackson, the Founder and CEO of Hollywood Drag Racing Production (HDRP), a Black-owned Atlanta, Georgia-based company, is seeking to revolutionize the world of motorcycle drag racing entertainment. He says that he aims to become a leader in the industry by implementing a unique distribution formula that promotes sustainability for both participants and tracks. With the […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Government Prince William Public Libraries is gearing up for its inaugural Lit Con, a five-week celebration of fandom, comics, manga, and more. In the latest episode of the “Important Library Stuff” podcast, host Emily Bickers is joined by Sharon Moores from Dumfries Library and Kat Seastead from Haymarket Gainesville Library to discuss […]
by John Reid This is an excellent opportunity for your business if you have a “Bricks and Mortar” location. Main Street America and American Express have partnered to create the Backing Small Businesses grant program, which supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach. Eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for […]
by John Reid Lotta Tech is a STEAM enrichment program for youth. It is based in Haymarket, VA and offers classes in engineering, robotics and coding. In addition to its upcoming summer camp, Lotta Tech offers year round classes for preschool (as early as age 2) and school age students and classes specifically for girls. For more information, visit Lotta Tech’s website […]
by John Reid Over the past few years, students at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond led an initiative for racial justice courses to be included in the curriculum. During the Freedom Summer of 2020, requests throughout the nation fought for more educational standards to include courses reflecting diversity. Now, there are concerns of the courses […]
Loveless Porter Architects and BION, inc. have teamed up to host an inaugural Charity Golf Classic on April 29, 2024, at Westfields Golf Club in Clifton, VA. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., with an 8:00 a.m. Shotgun Start. The event promises a day of golf, community building, and supporting the work of Court Appointed Special […]
In a powerful new ad running statewide on OTT, Ann, a Virginia mom of twins, calls on Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign the Right to Contraception Act, which passed both chambers of the General Assembly and currently awaits his signature. The landmark legislation, which is patroned by Senator Ghazala Hashmi (D-Chesterfield) and Delegate Marcia “Cia” Price (D-Newport News), would codify the […]
by John Reid The Prince William County Community Foundation is gearing up for an incredible summer of giving back to the local community! Already it has been a great year for the 2023 Prince William County Human Rights Awards Winner and for its founder, Dr. Vanessa Gattis, recipient of the 2023 Prince William Living Influential […]
