by John Reid BlerdCon, which has been a staple in the DMV for the past several years, made its annual appearance at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City this weekend. As always, it is a celebration of the governing structure, with creative costumes and a bevy of opportunities for people to showcase their designs. From […]
Today, the office of Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the following statement on a new executive order regarding the use of cell phones in public schools: “Given the increasing evidence of the impact cell phone and social media usage has on education and youth mental health, Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 33, which directs the […]
by John Reid On Saturday afternoon at Manassas Museum, Conversations in the Community will host a discussion on the book ‘Caste: The Origin of our Discontents.’ According to a summary via Intensive Life Publishing, the book explains how interconnected the caste system in countries such as India and Nazi Germany is to racial inequality in […]
by John Reid It has been no secret since the first presidential debate, several people, including Democratic elected officials, have voiced their views on whether President Joe Biden should remain in office. This morning, the President sent a letter to congressional Democrats as they returned to session: In addition, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus published […]
by John Reid On Thursday, July 4th Dale City held their 56th annual Independence Day parade. Cascading down Dale Boulevard, it was a celebration of America’s diversity. Besides the more than 120 parade entrants, there was one former Vietnam veteran handing out both American and POW-MIA flags to those watching on the hot summer day. […]
by John Reid In the latest episode of “Elected and Engaged,” Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood speaks with Neabsco School Board Member Tracey Blake. Tracey shares his story of advocacy, the challenges he faced, and his dedication to improving the education system in the community.
by John Reid ” A strong woman is one who feels deeply and loves fiercely. Her tears flow as abundantly as her laughter. A strong woman is both soft and powerful, she is both practical and spiritual. A strong woman in her essence is a gift to the world.” Ritu Ghatourey The above words could […]
by John Reid As the calendar rolls into July, several laws which Governor Glenn Youngkin has signed goes into effect. Below are just a few of the new laws: Child Marriage: Virginia is now the first Southern state to abolish child marriage. The legal age of marriage is now 18 years old and in addition, […]
This article is sponsored by the Prince William County Community Foundation The Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a 2024-2025 recipient of the esteemed Howard L. Greenhouse Large Grant Continuation by the Potomac Health Foundation. This significant award will support the ongoing efforts of the […]
Apryl Beverly, whose copywriting expertise has generated $3 billion in revenue for online brands, has launched Aipro (pronounced Ay-pro), the first culturally smart AI copywriter to produce marketing copy that resonates with diverse, multicultural audiences and boosts the visibility, sales and profitability for businesses. Say goodbye to the endless hours spent trying to coax AI to […]
