Organization has enough signatures to form a collective bargaining unit Back in December PWEA President Maggie Hansford wrote an editorial in the PW Perspective that specified the benefits for collective bargaining for teachers after a state law allowed for public sector bargaining for the first time in almost 50 years. Yesterday, it came one step […]
A. Dule Pyle to establish cross-dock service centers in City of Manassas Governor Glenn Youngkin and Delegate Michelle Maldonado yesterday announced that A. Duie Pyle (Pyle), a premier provider of asset and non-asset-based supply chain solutions, will establish a cross-dock service center in the City of Manassas. Pyle’s Manassas facility, located at 10461 Colonel Court, […]
MLS financing partnership with a syndicate of Black banks is first of its kind among sports leagues, marks transformative moment in closing the Black-white economic gap in the United States Major League Soccer last week announced that it would leverage a historic $25 million loan from a syndicate of Black banks, marking the first time any sports […]
by Dr. Babur Lateef As I enter my fifth year as chair of the Prince William County School Board, I will be overseeing my fifth budget and a new strategic plan. We have been fortunate to receive increased revenues from the state each year and have been a beneficiary of the recent increase in property […]
From day one on the campaign trail, Governor Glenn Youngkin has railed against critical race theory, and now we see his rhetoric become policy. During his campaign, Youngkin took advantage of the fact that few people understand critical race theory. With what PW Perspective has called the “New Southern Strategy,” Youngkin used critical race theory […]
Back on Feb 16, 2022, Makya Little, a long-time education equity advocate and candidate for the newly drawn 19th District House of Delegates, spoke on the need for the Prince William County School Board to reconsider ending the mask mandates for public schools. She spoke about the need for the board to think about the […]
Local school administrators are pushing back on an interim report that rescinded equity initiatives at the Virginia Department of Education and calling on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration to terminate a tipline for “divisive” teaching. In a Thursday letter, the Virginia Association of School Superintendents said the recent report made “gross assumptions” about public education in Virginia and failed […]
“Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.” Thomas Merton DMV has incredibly talented artists and creatives. I had the pleasure of sitting down with the local artist, NonPareil, for an enjoyable and inspirational conversation. What’s the meaning of your name and how would you describe yourself as an artist/musician? […]
The 4th Annual Women Of Color Connecting Summit (WOCCON 2022) is a free virtual event to be held March 8-10, 2022 for Black and brown female founders and entrepreneurs that will connect them with the allies, champions, and investors who are committed to supporting them. Hosted by The Institute For Entrepreneurial Leadership (IFEL), the summit is also […]
The Town of Dumfries releases its application for 2022 Community Partner Grant program. The Dumfries Community Partner Grant Program offers grants of up to $10,000 to eligible non-profit organizations that further the Town’s strategic goals through service to its residents, visitors, and businesses. These goals include the following: Public Safety, Economic Vitality, Sustainability and Infrastructure […]
