by John Reid OCTAH, which stands for ‘Our Collective Trauma and Healing,’ provides mental health education, resources, and support for women and families who are dealing with mental health challenges. This is done through their wellness boutique, which connects wellness specialists in need of support, as well as helping small businesses. Starting on January 7, […]
by John Reid The Christmas holiday is one of joy and excitement, and this one was no exception as several elected officials provided the community a special gift. This evening at the Alamo Drafthouse in Woodbridge, there was a showing of the coming-of-age musical period drama film ‘The Color Purple,’ which in turn was based […]
by John Reid Yesterday the Town of Dumfries began the review process for its Comprehensive Plan. It includes the goals of the town for the next 20 years, and action plans to achieve those goals. Some of the goals include land use, economic growth, transportation, and community services. “Today marks a pivotal moment in our […]
Woodbridge, VA – Future-Kings.org, a Northern Virginia-based non-profit organization, wonthe Second Annual “Hard Problem” Challenge at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation,and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) on Nov. 29. This conference is the largest of its kind in theworld. Future Kings’ participation demonstrates a dedication to working with academic partnersacross the country to “engineer great futures” by increasing […]
by John Reid On Saturday, co-founder of the Frederick Douglass Foundation and Chairman Bishop Dean Nelson passed away after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 55. Among his many accomplishments, he was the Senior Fellow of African American Affairs at the Family Research Council. A native of the Washington DC metro area, […]
Are you brave enough to weather the February elements in support of a worthy cause? If so, registration has opened for the 2024 Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Virginia. This year’s event is at Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge (22191) on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Prince William County Police […]
by John Reid If you’re like most people, chances are you’ve seen the Netflix apocalyptic thriller “Leave The World Behind,” which debuted on December 8. Based on the acclaimed novel by Rumaan Alam, it is the story of a pair of families trying to piece together the truth as the United States comes under a […]
by John Reid Virginia has often been a state which achieves political history. In 1990, Douglas Wilder became the first Black man to serve as governor of a U.S. state since the Reconstruction era. This past November Delegate Don Scott became the first Black Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. In addition, there was […]
As elected officials prepare for the 2024 General Assembly in Richmond, history was made today as Speaker-designee Don Scott announced that Delegate Candi King (HD-2) will be the chair of the House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns. King becomes the first Black person and woman to chair the Committee. The announcement was made on […]
The world’s largest gateway corridor is coming to Prince William County. On Wednesday, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors approved the PW Digital Gateway. In a hearing that lasted more than 27 hours, and after public comments either in favor of or against the project had spoken, it was voted on in a 4-3 […]
