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 […]
Joseph Green, Founder and CEO of MyFiLi.com, a revolutionary ed-tech platform, is proud to announce its official launch today. This innovative platform leverages the power of AI to make financial literacy accessible and engaging for families, schools, and nonprofits. The need for financial literacy education has never been greater. In the United States alone, the average […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Two Virginia school divisions are slated to launch a pilot program intended to help reduce youth involvement in gangs and violent behaviors with guns but it’s unclear if the initiative will be fully funded, as lawmakers go back to the drawing board to work up a new state spending plan. […]
by John Reid ‘Raising the bar means “to set a high standard, and to raise expectations.” For Diana Brown, it’s more than just a slogan, it’s a calling. It is a calling which began in her native Honduras, developed in the Bronx, and has grown in Virginia, where she currently lives in Manassas. Through it […]
Local elected officials joined Prince William County School Board members and Superintendent of Schools Dr. LaTanya D. McDade in a ceremony to celebrate the construction of “Woodbridge Area” Elementary School. The state-of-the-art school is scheduled to open for the 2025-26 school year at the corner of Route 1 and Prince William Parkway, near Fred Lynn […]
