City of Manassas a recipient of one Main Street Grant Governor Ralph Northam today announced that 16 communities across the Commonwealth will receive more than $200,000 in Virginia Main Street grants to support projects aimed at revitalizing historic commercial districts, expanding small businesses, and growing local economies. “These grants will go a long way towards […]
Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Virginia’s unemployment rate dropped 0.2-percentage point to 4.3 percent in June, compared to 8.8 percent one year ago. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in the Commonwealth continues to be below the national rate of 5.8 percent. “Virginia’s falling unemployment rate and expanding labor force show the strength of our […]
The Spotlight is a vlog where uplifting and inspiring stories are shared. I sat down with the owner of the vlog to discuss the show and why we need this now more than ever! Why did you start this video podcast? 2020 was a tough year for many, including myself. At one point, I was […]
Back in November the Prince William County School Board added four additional holidays to the 2021-2022 school calendar, including the following: Rosh Hashanah on September 7, 2021; Yom Kippur on September 16, 2021; Diwali on November 4, 2021; and Eid al Fitr on May 3, 2022. Last month, Governor Northam announced the formation of a […]
Although the CDC has extended the moratorium on evictions through the end of July, time is running out for many homeowners. While the nation is starting to see an economic recovery, far too many homeowners are still behind on their mortgage payments and have not sought help. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development […]
Educator and Columnist Kristina Nohe discusses misconceptions about CRT and how it can be implemented If you’ve driven anywhere on Route 234 in Dumfries over the past few weeks, no doubt that you’ve seen this sign on the way to Manassas… This is an attempt to curb the momentum of teaching true American history in […]
Even before the pandemic, there has always been a dearth in regards to the hiring of Black educators in the classroom. Despite the best efforts of programs offered by the Virginia Department of Education, there is still a challenge with the training and preparation for a more diverse field. Earlier today the Center for Black […]
CEO Laurin Stamps discusses what it means to provide opportunities for those seeking employment Although the world is slowly recovering from the global pandemic that created economic hardships all over, there are still millions of people who have yet to get back on their feet, as they lost their jobs due to businesses having to […]
Schools are created to be institutions of learning the basics that one needs to succeed in the business world: Math, English and so on. However, there has always been one topic that was rarely, if ever, taught in a manner that truly benefitted both the student and parent: financial literacy. Students would graduate with a […]
Teach Your Heart Out (TYHO), a Black-women-led organization, founded by Lisa Dunnigan and Tosha Wright, is committed to creating high-impact programs and events for educators. They have recently announced their schedule of events through summer 2022. The upcoming schedule includes virtual and in-person experiences as well as a cruise. Educators, leaders, and administrators from all […]
