PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Neabsco District Supervisor Victor S. Angry, a longtime advocate for public safety and a volunteer firefighter, is urging his colleagues on the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, to take a more fiscally responsible approach to the Fire & Rescue budget to ensure long-term sustainability and the continued strength of emergency […]
By: Zayd Hamid, Contributing Writer for the PW Perspective Reflecting on Virginia’s recent General Assembly session, Delegate Michelle Maldonado (D-20) spoke with the PW Perspective’s Zayd Hamid on the work that has been accomplished and what happens next—both in Richmond and her district. Maldonado is running for re-election and will be on this year’s ballot […]
by John Reid On March 27th, a suspected leader of the MS-13 gang, reportedly one of the top figures in the organization nationwide, was arrested in Dale City as part of a federal investigation. The arrest, led by federal law enforcement in collaboration with state and local partners, underscores the importance of interagency efforts to […]
by Prince William Office of Community Safety In a continued effort to enhance support for the homeless population, the Office of Community Safety, the Department of Social Services, and H.U.G.S. joined the conversation hosted by the Prince William Committee of 100 to discuss proactive strategies for addressing homelessness and panhandling. The meeting emphasized the commitment […]
Lori Smith, Founder and CEO of Acu-Elligent LLC, a leading Black-owned business coaching and management consulting firm, has launched a program to help other Black entrepreneurs get access to federal government contracts. Based in Savannah, Georgia, Lori brings over 41 years of invaluable experience in federal service to this groundbreaking initiative. “Our goal with GovCon Revenue […]
On Tuesday, former 31st House Delegate Elizabeth Guzman announced on X she has launched a campaign for Virgina’s 22nd House of Delegates District. The district, which encompasses the western end of Prince William County, including Linton Hall and Nokesville, is currently represented by Republican Ian Lovejoy. Guzman, who has defeated a Republican incumbent in 2018, […]
by John Reid On his final day in office, President Joe Biden pardoned several individuals, including a long-awaited posthumous pardon to Black nationalist and leader of the Pan-African movement Marcus Garvey. Garvey was influential to people such as Malcolm X and other civil rights leaders. After he was convicted of mail fraud in the 1920s […]
by John Reid A few days ago, the House passed H.R. 7511, the Laken Riley Act. It is the first policy legislation passed by the new Congress, and would require Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest, detain and deport illegal immigrants who commit theft, burglary, larceny or shoplifting. The legislation is named for Laken […]
Supervisors to host a community dialogue on making quality housing more accessible for all Prince William County residents PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Prince William County Supervisors Andrea O. Bailey and Kenny Boddye invite community members to join them for their Housing Matters Town Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, at IKEA in Woodbridge. Registration […]
by John Reid Earlier this month, the PW Perspective reported on a petition by Concerned Citizens and Community Action Network to address reported incidents at Virginia’s Red Onion State Prison. Today, the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus issued a statement on the atrocities: “The VLBC is horrified at recent reports of incarcerated individuals setting themselves on […]
