by John Reid Back on May 9, the Shenandoah County School Board voted 5-1 to restore the names of Mountain View High School to Stonewall Jackson High School, and Honey Run Elementary School to Ashby Lee Elementary School. Today, the Virginia NAACP and several students have filed a lawsuit alleging the school board violated Title VI […]
by John Reid Running for elected office can be a daunting challenge, especially for the first time. It helps when you have an intimate knowledge of the area you grew up in, which is the case for Ashley Hutson. Born and raised in Prince William County, the Osbourn Park High School graduate and Democratic candidate […]
by John Reid During last week’s State of the Town Address, the Dumfries Town Council recognized both its past, present, and future. Under the theme “Civic and Youth Engagement,” the focus was on showcasing the contributions of its young leaders for their participation in local government and social programs. Programs such as the Heiser Boys […]
DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker shared the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked the Right to Contraception Act: “Access to birth control should not be a debate in 2024. But it is because of MAGA Republicans’ extreme agenda. Just as Glenn Youngkin showed us in May when he vetoed Virginia’s Right to Contraception Act, Senate Republicans proved to […]
by John Reid As early voting for Virginia’s congressional races are underway, there are several candidates who are looking to win the seat after U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton announced in September she has to step down due to progressive supra-nuclear palsy. One of those candidates is Delegate Michelle Maldonado, who has a decorated career, transitioning […]
by John Reid Earlier today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit blocked Fearless Fund, a Black-owned venture capitalist firm, from providing grants exclusively to Black women entrepreneurs. An appeals court in Atlanta upheld a preliminary junction, and in a 2-1 vote, the judges ruled the Fearless Fund’s Strivers Grant Contest is “substantially […]
by John Reid On Saturday the Business Crossing Network held their Q2 Vendor Meeting, and the PW Perspective’s John Reid met with the owner of Black Coffee DMV, Dr. Leonard Lightfoot. He talked about how the coffee & espresso catering service is about more than providing a refreshing beverage. “For us, coffee’s always been about […]
Looking for something fun to do with your children this weekend? The Leadership Prince William Class of 2024 will host a free community health fair on Saturday, June 1 from 2-5pm. It will take place at the Prince William County Government Complex (7 County Complex Woodbridge, VA 22192). Services Include: Free mental and physical health […]
Jurors in New York state court on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star ultimately to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. The first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president wrapped up in Manhattan, marking […]
by John Reid Back in 1995, when I was working for The Voice Newspaper at Northern Virginia Community College in Woodbridge, I met John Jordan “Buck” O’Neil Jr. He was a first baseman and later manager with the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro Leagues. Learning about the vast history of what they accomplished was […]
