EO 82 requires formal tribal consultation on state environmental and historic protection permits Governor Ralph Northam yesterday directed state permitting agencies to consult with Tribal Nations when evaluating applications for state permits that protect environmental, historic, and cultural resources. The action is designed to help identify any potential environmental or cultural concerns for the tribes regarding the […]
Yesterday the Dumfries Town Council made an official proclamation to honor the 100th birthday for Elsie Garrison. The wife of the late Klonsman Jack Garrison, former Dumfries Mayor, she has been an influential presence in the town of Dumfries for years. According to the proclamation, Garrison will have a celebration on Sunday in Dumfries. Revered […]
Back in October, the Richmond VA Branch NAACP partnered with HCA Virginia to host a live virtual forum “Health Equity and COVID: What You Need to Know” to consider the impact of COVID on health disparities, hear from healthcare providers about the new CDC recommendations for vaccination, and recognize local healthcare leaders. The discussion was moderated […]
The Prince William County Department of Transportation will conduct a Design Public Hearing for the Route 234 Brentsville Road Interchange Project. The Design Public Hearing will take place at the Lake Jackson Fire House at 11310 Coles Drive, Manassas VA starting at 6:00 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2021 and also view it live through the […]
Quitting your job to walk in your purpose and live your dreams can be scary. There is anxiety in wondering how you will support yourself and your family. Or you may not be certain if your dream career will really sustain you mentally! Veronica Reid, founder and owner of Reach Scholars Tutoring, LLC and Natural […]
New cross-dock fulfillment center will create 500 new jobs in Stafford County Governor Ralph Northam announced Amazon will launch a new cross-dock fulfillment center in Stafford County. Amazon will establish a 630,000 square-foot facility on the Northern Virginia Gateway site to serve as one of the company’s East Coast hubs. The new facility will be responsible […]
Stafford County among the school divisions selected Governor Ralph Northam announced $1.5 million in grants to seven school divisions to implement career and technical education programs to prepare students for high-wage, in-demand careers. The Career and Technical Education High School Innovation Grant program provides one-time funding for school divisions to help students earn a high school diploma, industry-recognized […]
Republicans saw a number of staggering wins across Virginia on Tuesday night, leaving them in control of the Commonwealth’s executive branch and with a two-seat majority in the House of Delegates. Republican businessman Glenn Youngkin emerged victorious in a close race against his Democratic opponent, former Governor Terry McAuliffe. Governor-elect Youngkin finished the race with […]
Families using money to buy food, make rent and pay down debt During the pandemic, more resources than ever before have become available for families to not only pay their bills, but to provide a foundation for their future, and one of the most important pieces of legislation that has made that possible is the […]
Prince William County Executive Chris Martino announced today that he will retire effective Dec. 31, 2021. Martino has been County Executive since 2016. Prior to that, he served as the Deputy County Executive for General Government, and before that, he was Director of Finance for the county. He has been with Prince William County government for […]
