Author: John Reid

John Reid is the Editor of the PW Perspective. Prior to launching this publication in Nov. 2019, he has worked in a variety of local publications from his days as a sports editor at NVCC in Woodbridge to marketing for the Potomac News. In addition, he is an author, producer and media consultant.

Governor Youngkin announces new tourism programs to launch in 27 Virginia Counties

Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that 27 Virginia communities will launch new tourism programs intended to bolster local economies. These programs and plans were developed through Virginia Tourism Corporation’s (VTC) DRIVE 2.0 State Tourism Plan Implementation Workshops, where community stakeholders focus on developing or enhancing tourism promotion, product development, and advocacy strategies, including specific action […]

by John Reid

Black Contractor Hired to Remove Confederate Statues Launches NFT Collection to Raise Millions for Social & Economic Programs Across the U.S.

Devon Henry, whose company was hired to meticulously dismantle Confederate monuments across the country, is giving new meaning to the Confederate flag’s 13 stars with the launch of the “13 Stars” NFT Collection to raise $13 million for social causes. In July of 2020, Devon said yes to a job that no other contractor had […]

by John Reid

Virginia no longer the “best state for business”

Less than a year into Youngkin’s tenure, the Commonwealth has fallen from its #1 position in CNBC’s annual “America’s Top States for Business” ranking RICHMOND, VA – Virginia has been toppled from its record-setting run atop CNBC’s list of the best states for business, the business news channel announced Wednesday. Under the leadership of former […]

by John Reid

‘A slap in the face’: Prisoners, families have hopes dashed by governor’s amendment

Ashley Crocker had a message for Gov. Glenn Youngkin after he signed into law an amendment curtailing the expansion of an earned sentence credit program that would have released hundreds of people currently in state prisons beginning July 1. “You’re ruining families,” Crocker, of Woodbridge, called out to Youngkin at a political event in Prince William County […]

by John Reid