February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time to shine a spotlight on healthy relationships, communication, and the importance of educating teenagers about safe dating practices. As adolescents navigate the complexities of romance, it becomes crucial to equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to foster positive connections. Understanding the Purpose:Teen Dating Violence […]
This Friday, February 2nd, PW Perspective invites you to participate in the Go Red for Heart Health event, a community initiative aimed at raising awareness about cardiovascular health. This annual event is part of the larger Go Red for Women campaign, emphasizing the importance of heart health for both men and women. Heart disease remains […]
Prince William County government is excited to announce the launch of its inaugural internship program. The program provides a paid internship to selected students who are enrolled in an accredited institution of higher education and is designed to give college students interested in public service the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and expand their knowledge […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Public Schools Prince William County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. LaTanya D. McDade has been named Region IV Superintendent of the Year, which includes all school divisions in Northern Virginia and extends across Shenandoah and Frederick, down to Orange County. This recognition comes after a unanimous nomination by her Region IV colleagues. “This […]
Nationwide — Author Shyra Smith has thrown a lifeline to individuals struggling to move past childhood trauma with her new book, Anew: Living Life As a Better You, set to launch on February 1, 2024. Experts estimate that more than half of the population will experience a traumatic event in their life. But childhood trauma can be […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury A bill that would provide free meals for all public school students in Virginia passed the Senate Education and Health Committee Thursday. “This is about making sure that every kid who goes to school gets fed — no questions asked,” said Sen. Danica Roem, D-Manassas, the patron for Senate Bill 283, […]
Nationwide — Shayna Bell, the Founder and CEO of Mobile Notary Dispatch Services, has now launched book entitled There’s Power in Your Stamp and also a live workshop on January 27th to teach others how to launch a successful notary signing business. There’s Power in Your Stamp is a comprehensive guide on how to launch and grow a successful notary signing […]
Prince William County works extensively with numerous community partners that often help deliver needed services to residents. Community partners are nonprofit organizations receiving money directly from the county government. Community partners can help the county conserve scarce resources by leveraging county funding with nonprofit spending to get more help and services to more people […]
Monaé Nickerson, Vice Mayor of The Town of Dumfries, has been appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2024 Small Cities Council. Vice Mayor Nickerson was elected to a (second) one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. NLC President Mayor-Elect David Sander of Rancho Cordova, CA announced […]
Virginia AFL-CIO Stands Firm on SB1 as Virginia Inches Closer to Minimum Wage Increase for Hardworking Virginians RICHMOND, Va. – Virginia AFL-CIO expresses strong support for Senate Bill 1 (SB1) as it successfully reported out of the Senate Commerce and Labor Committee today. SB1 re-enacts Virginia’s minimum wage to meet a $15 per hour minimum by 2026. Since […]
