Makya Little, 2023 candidate for Virginia House of Delegates’ 19th District, issued the following statement in response to the leaked United States Supreme Court draft decision inthe landmark Roe v Wade ruling: “I am proudly part of the pro-choice majority in this country and will always fight to protect abortion rights. I will fervently push […]
The study reinforces concerns over the pandemic’s toll on mental health Self-harm among children in Virginia — already rising before the COVID-19 pandemic — has continued to increase over the last two years, reinforcing concerns that the virus could exacerbate an existing mental health crisis. The data, released last week by the Virginia Department of […]
If there is one story that could describe the heart of serving Manassas, it might be penned by Dheeraj “DJ” Jagadev. The longtime resident of the city and current educator at Osbourn High School, Jagadev is running in the Democratic primary for the Manassas City Council. Recently he spoke with the PW Perspective about making […]
The symbol of the Northern Virginia Rampage is a silverback gorilla, but the way the team has been giving their opponents extra possessions, it may as well be a photo of Santa Claus. During what has been a tumultuous season, it was expected that the team would be able to show a balance on both […]
“Mr. National” is finally getting a day to celebrate his amazing career. Yesterday, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin wrote an official proclamation that April 30 will be known in the Commonwealth as Ryan Zimmerman Day. The former Washington Nationals star retired last year after a 16-year career in Major League Baseball, playing every year with the […]
Michael Jordan once said that the game is 80% mental, 20% physical, and in an ever-changing landscape, young athletes are dealing with more mental challenges than ever before. On Saturday in Dumfries, several leaders in the community came together both in person and online to speak on how today’s up-and-coming athletes can address those challenges […]
Sometimes, the best things can come by surprise. In the case of the Northern Virginia Rampage, last week provided a gift in multiple ways. For starters, their scheduled opponents the Maryland Chaos has to forfeit their contest, resulting in the Rampage getting their first victory of the season 6-0. Also, it gave the team a […]
PWC wants to educate, advocate and dispel myths and stigma around mental illness. Take out your running or walking shoes and join us in this county-wide event in honor of Mental Health Awareness Month. We will be walking along grassy, gravel and paved terrain at Locust Shade Park. You will be directed to walk one […]
It is stated that “the squeaky wheel gets the grease.” When it comes to public schools on the eastern end of Prince William County, maybe it’s time for a few more wheels to squeak louder. Last week during the April 20th school board meeting Padreus Pratter parent, education advocate and member of the county’s Human Rights Commission, […]
In January 2022, the Human Services Alliance of Greater Prince William, partnered with the Prince William County Government to administer $10 million of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding by 2024. The Human Services Alliance is a nonprofit association of human services providers that aid residents. “As we move into this next phase of […]
