Yesterday in Dumfries, tragedy struck as the five members of the Carroll-Gatling family were shot by a 20-year-old DC man, who is now in custody. One child, 3-year-old Journee, was killed, while the other four members of the family remain in the ICU. A GoFundMe has been set up by Alix Grimm. In it, Grimm […]
by Virginia Mercury As calls to reduce traffic congestion grow, Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration is reviewing the potential of converting the Interstate 95 Express Lanes to operate in both directions instead of switching direction along with traffic. On Dec. 20, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Chairman Jeffrey McKay and Prince William Board of County Supervisors […]
OmniRide’s Service Change to schedules for Express, Metro Express and local routes will take effect on Monday, Jan. 30 and will be available from bus operators and online beginning Jan. 15. The OmniRide Connect microtransit pilot program, now operating in Manassas Park, replaces the OmniRide Local Manassas Park route. See below for discontinued and added […]
Following recent news reports, Governor Glenn Youngkin today called for Virginia’s Attorney General Jason Miyares to investigate allegations that information about National Merit Awards, as determined by student PSAT scores, was withheld from students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology until after important deadlines for college scholarships had passed. “We need to get […]
The Prince William County Human Rights Commission will celebrate Universal Human Rights Day on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at 10 a.m. at the McCoart Administration Building, 1 County Complex Court, Prince William, Virginia. This year’s theme is “Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All,” chosen to remind everyone of the initial mission of the Universal Declaration […]
Yesterday, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a three-year plan called “Right Help, Right Now” and an additional $230 million for behavioral health services in Virginia. Children’s mental health was a top issue for the governor, where he announced doubling access to mobile crisis response teams, $15 million to expand school-based mental health services, $9 million for telehealth […]
Earlier today, Gainesville District Supervisor Pete Candland issued a statement, expressing his plans to resign effective Friday, December 16th. Below is the statement that he issued on his official Facebook page: Dear Friends: I have two important items that I’d like to share with you today. First, I’m extremely proud and happy to announce that […]
RICHMOND, VA – The Commission to Combat Antisemitism today released their report on antisemitism in Virginia. The Commission, which was established by Governor Youngkin’s Executive Order 8 on his first day in office, reaffirms Virginia’s commitment to stand against hatred and intolerance and develop an actionable plan to combat antisemitism in the Commonwealth. The Commission was established following […]
Throughout the year, Prince William County has experienced one gun tragedy after another. Whether it’s at schools, residential neighborhoods, or at local businesses, there has been a disturbing trend of incidents, leading to many being injured or killed. Community members are speaking out, creating petitions to change open gun carry ordinances, and by strategic organizing, […]
As the calendar year ends, the number of mass shooting incidents has risen within the Commonwealth. After yet another one at a Chesapeake Wal-Mart this past Tuesday, in which a manager shot and killed six people before taking his own life, the call for more gun control measures is being pushed by the Virginia House […]
