by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Legislation that would have aligned Virginia teachers’ pay with the national average or higher by the 2027-28 school year won bipartisan support but was blocked from the state budget by Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s veto last week. The two-year budget, signed last week, includes $540 million to help pay for 3% salary increases […]
by Reach Scholars Tutoring, LLC As the school year comes to a close and summer approaches, parents may wonder how to keep their children engaged in reading during the break. Veronica Reid, owner of Reach Scholars Tutoring, LLC, and an experienced educator, shares valuable advice to foster a love of reading in reluctant readers. 1. […]
by John Reid As the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce concludes its second Corporate Leadership Summit, a new voice will lead them. Earlier today, longtime Communications Director Tonya White was named the new Chair of the Board of Directors. She replaces Samuel Wiggins, who served for three years and rather than seek re-election, he […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury The Virginia House of Delegates has formed a select committee on maintaining campus safety and allowing students to exercise their First Amendment rights, after more than 125 arrests at four of Virginia’s college campuses. According to Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Richmond, the Senate will announce its plans to form a similar […]
Sponsored by the Commonwealth Institute Ashley C. Kenneth, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Institute for Fiscal Analysis (TCI), released the following statement regarding the proposed budget compromise lawmakers will consider today: “TCI is glad to see that budget negotiators maintained nearly all investments from the budget approved by the General Assembly this past March. […]
by John Reid As discussions range further in Prince William County over the planned data centers, making the Northern Virginia region the data center capital of the world, the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) released a new report on their economic impact. According to the report, in 2023, the total economic investment in data centers […]
Meet Quera Lee, the Founder and CEO of Opulent Life Academy, a Black-owned entrepreneurial education platform that has a new program aimed at guiding individuals with no prior experience to build thriving staffing agencies from the ground up. Based in the Atlanta area, Quera is a seasoned industry expert who has achieved remarkable success. Her program […]
Financial expert Chris “Fish” Fisher, along with his wife and three children, have proudly unveiled their latest endeavor to empower the next generation with financial literacy Coloring the World of Power Profit & Politics. This innovative coloring book is set to revolutionize how children learn about money matters. Unlike traditional financial literacy materials, Coloring the World of […]
Renowned financial educator and author Ash Cash is proud to announce the release of his latest book, The Illmatic Investor: From Hip-Hop to High Returns – The Art of Building Wealth through Stocks, Startups, and Strategic Investments Inspired by Nas & His Queensbridge Venture Fund. This groundbreaking work combines the teachings of hip-hop icon Nas with […]
Author Otis Gatlin has partnered with Publishing Advantage Group to launch a groundbreaking book titled The Mortgage Manual: Guide to Homebuying to Fix America’s Housing Crisi. This insightful guide offers a fresh perspective on the housing market, providing readers with expert advice and practical solutions to navigate the complexities of homebuying. This groundbreaking book not only […]
