by Nathaniel Cline, Virgnia Mercury An admissions policy adopted by the Fairfax County School Board in 2020 to promote greater diversity at the elite Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology will remain in place after the U.S. Supreme Court opted not to take up a case challenging it brought forward by a coalition […]
by The Commonwealth Institute Richmond, Va — Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement regarding the proposed budgets from the House Appropriations and Senate Finance and Appropriations committees: “Today, Virginia’s legislative money committees rejected the worst of Governor Youngkin’s tax package, which would have […]
The Prince William County Department of Facilities & Fleet Management seeks 12 high school students and 4 college students to participate in the 2024 FFM Summer Career Exploration Program, “FFMCareerEx.” FFMCareerEx is an immersive job shadowing experience held July 8, 2024, through July 19, 2024. Must be a Prince William County resident. Complete qualification requirements […]
by John Reid The Prince William County Community Foundation, who was recently honored at the Human Rights Day Celebration, is providing both educators and students scholarships and micro-grant opportunities: Please visit their website for more details on the application process.
by John Reid On Thursday, February 15, the Prince William Committee of 100 will host a gathering at Don Jose’s Kitchen in Manassas to discuss the stigmas of Career and Technical Education. Among the speakers will be Tara Eason, CTE Coordinator of Manassas City Public Schools and Zuzana Steen, Academic and Community Relations Director of […]
Prince William Little Theatre (PWLT) proudly announces the return of captivating theatrical performances to the Hylton Performing Arts Center in Manassas, Virginia. Following their remarkable success as the 2023 Broadway World Award Winner for Best Play for “The Westing Game,” PWLT embarks on yet another theatrical journey with “Stick Fly,” a compelling play by Lydia […]
The New Dominion Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NDS-NCNW) is awarding four scholarship opportunities to graduating high school seniors in our service area, which includes the counties of western Fairfax, western Prince William, Loudoun, and Fauquier. Students who are interested in viewing the scholarship checklist for student eligibility and application requirements, can […]
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 […]
