by John Reid Over the past year, parents of Black school children in Prince William County have expressed concerns on issues of harassment and discrimination. While it has led to a number of parents deciding to remove their children from schools for their protection, one organization is providing a forum for their voices to be […]
Empowering Entrepreneurs in Prince William County, Virginia Prince William County, Virginia, has always been a hub of economic activity, but this October, it’s shining a spotlight on a particular group of entrepreneurs who are making a significant impact on the local economy – women-owned small businesses. As the nation celebrates Woman-Owned Small Business Month, Prince […]
In a historic milestone for the financial and technology sectors, Quintel Sumrall, the visionary entrepreneur behind ISeeCredit.com, has become the first African American to own a credit monitoring company. His groundbreaking venture is set to reshape the landscape of identity theft protection and credit monitoring services. In a world where financial security and personal data protection […]
Dr. Linda J.M. Holloway, along with her colleague Dr. April T. Berry, wanted to be creative in allowing students and others to have a meaningful conversation around the incident that took place on the Montgomery Riverboat in Montgomery, Alabama on August 5, 2023. This was an event that sparked many reactions, emotions, thoughts, and reflections […]
PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – During their meeting on Tuesday, September 12, the Board of County Supervisors unanimously voted to extend the tax payment due date for the vehicle classification of tangible personal property by 90 days. Normally, the vehicle classification of the tangible personal property tax payments is due by October 5 of the calendar year. The […]
by Liletta Harlem A generational account is a financial account that is designed to benefit multiple generations of a family. It can be used to save for retirement, education, or other long-term goals. There are many benefits to having a generational account. Here are just a few: If you are considering creating a generational account, […]
by John Reid The Prince William Committee of 100 will host a virtual webinar next Monday, September 11 at 7:00pm for the School Board Chair-At-Large Candidates Forum. Candidates Caroline M. “Carrie” Rist, Babur B. Lateef (Incumbent) and Kimberly B. Mehlman-Orozco answer questions about their goals for the office of Chair-At-Large of the Prince William County School Board. Questions have […]
by Virginia Mercury Virginia students’ 2022-23 pass rates on the state’s Standards of Learning tests were relatively unchanged compared to the past school year’s rates and remain below pre-pandemic levels, data released by the Department of Education Thursday show. The results show “significant and persistent learning loss in reading and math for Virginia students in […]
by John Reid As a new school year has begun, there are several items that the Prince William County School Board will address as the first meeting will take place at the Edward L. Kelly Leadership Center on Wednesday. One item to note among the Legislative Priorities for the 2024 General Assembly session in January […]
10-year-old Ava N. Simmons (aka Ava the STEM Princess®) and her sister Chynah Jeter of Durham, North Carolina, have partnered with retailers across the U.S. and Canada to launch their Team Genius Squad educational STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Toy Line. Their products include Experiment Coloring Books, DIY Slime, and Experiment Kits that make electricity from […]
