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 […]
Nationwide — Meet J.R. Fenwick (known as “The Stock Flipper”) and Eric V. Johnson (known as “The Options Professor”), the creators of an online game called FLip That Option. The two have been trading in the stock market for over 15 years. After meeting each other over 8 years ago and becoming fast friends and business partners, […]
by John Reid Haymarket, Virginia – Conversations in the Community is expanding its service offerings for students and families to include the Sawubona Learning Collective. “Sawubona is a greeting that means “I see you” in Swahili. It reflects the organization’s approach and deep commitment to growing young minds and engaging families. The way that we […]
Starting a business can be tough! The City Of Manassas is offering resources to help you start your business and begin thriving in the beautiful area of the city of Manassas. The City recognizes that starting, expanding and relocating your business comes with unique costs. They have designed several programs to help you have success! […]
