On Wednesday evening, the Prince William Committee of 100, invited a group of entrepreneurs and community leaders to discuss a post-pandemic and stagnation entrepreneurial review of small businesses in Prince William county. Moderated by PWC100 Program Director Rebekah Perkins, this event was held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Manassas, Virginia. The panelists discussed the state […]
by Makeba White Chanay Every parent has a single priority in their lives, and it is to find the best available opportunities to help their children have a wonderful life. Whether we are parents yet or not, we would all want our children to have the best life could offer, to lead healthy, happy, and […]
In a tweet released yesterday, Dr. Julia Biggins announced she is withdrawing from the Prince William County School Board Chair race. She was running against incumbent Dr. Babur Lateef. Despite support from organizations such as the Prince William Education Association encouraging her to continue running, she made the decision in part due to the endorsement […]
by John Reid and Liletta Harlem Yesterday at the Salisbury Center in Manassas, the City of Manassas, in partnership with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce honored the business leaders with the Business Appreciation Breakfast. Featuring everyone from startups to franchises, it was a celebration of the city’s continued growth. It was s time of […]
Nationwide — Meet Adryan Moorefield and TJ Perry, the co-founders of the popular Hey There series. These seasoned educators are reimagining the genre by inserting characters of color in real-life situations. Sporting curls, braids, and twists, each sun-kissed character explores everyday emotions and even how to navigate through troubled waters. According to a recent article by Education Week, white […]
“Let Me Explain Black Again” by Pepper Miller Delivers Powerful Insights and Proven Strategies on Engaging Black Consumers Nationwide — “Pepper, I didn’t know.” This admission is an all-too-common response to preeminent market researcher Pepper Miller’s illuminating workshops and presentations on how to reach the Black consumer market. It is also a reveal by corporations that […]
In what has become an annual tradition, Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey is hosting a 5K Walk on Saturday, May 13. Taking place at Locust Shade Park, it will be focused on Mental Health Awareness. The special guest speaker will be Dumfries’ own Ali Krieger, former U.S. Women’s National Soccer player, who is currently playing […]
by Virginia Mercury Virginia will again begin evaluating schools’ efforts to get students into classes regularly as part of school accreditation decisions after the Board of Education rejected a request from Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration. Last Thursday, with student absences due to illness still high, the Department of Education recommended suspending the use of chronic […]
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors adopted the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Budget during its meeting on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. The FY24 Budget starts July 1, 2023, and advances the county’s strategic priorities by investing in education, health and wellbeing projects and programs for the most vulnerable, public safety staffing and initiatives, support of local businesses, environmental and sustainability […]
During National Minority Health Month, one of the most important topics has been that of improving student health. Due to the rise of crime on the national and local level, along with the continuous challenges that students face on a daily basis, the need to discuss solutions to this ever-growing problem has taken shape. Join […]
