The Prince William County Police Department collected 393 pounds of unused and/or expired prescription drugs as well as e-cigarette and vaping devices as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) national Drug Take-Back event held on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. The DEA joins federal, state, and local agencies twice a year to host prescription drug […]
by Prince William Office of Communications Recently, 12 detainees at the Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center, or ADC, completed the “Speak to Me: Re-Entry” Public Speaking Workshop, designed to reduce recidivism by empowering inmates with communication skills essential for personal and professional success. In collaboration with the Office of Community Safety, the ADC launched […]
by John Reid Today in Dumfries, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Mark Warner, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, and Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates Don Scott campaigned for VA-07 Democratic nominee Eugene Vindman and the Harris-Walz-Kaine ticket in Prince William County as the 2024 elections enter its final weeks. “We want to move the […]
Jalisa Matthews, a mother of two from Baltimore, Maryland, is launching a new “Adopt-a-Mom” program called Helping Her Inc to support expectant mothers as they prepare for the arrival of their babies. Through her nonprofit, Helping Her, Inc., Matthews has already been assisting new moms this year by providing essential supplies and resources. According to WUSA9, each Wednesday, […]
Courtesy of the Office of Community Safety Monday, October 28, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., the Office of Community Safety (OCS) will host its 3rd listening session. We’ll discuss Youth Support & Safety in our community, and how we can build a more secure community together! Prince William County’s Community Services Division will provide insight on […]
Imagine, a leading destination marketing agency, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the African American Heritage Association of Virginia (AAHAVA) and Soul of Virginia Magazine. This collaboration aims to promote and enhance African American heritage trails across Virginia, fostering cultural awareness, economic sustainability, and community engagement. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), signed by […]
by John Reid As the presidential election draws closer to November 5th, the push to get more people registered to vote has risen. On Wednesday, the Black Votes Matter Tour made it way to Virginia’s oldest town. At Ginn Memorial Park, they hosted the BMV Block Party, which brought out several community leaders and supporters. […]
This week, the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) proudly unveils its newest community initiative: a Little Free Library dedicated to Assistant Chief Michael Clark. Located in front of Station 14, the library is a tribute to Chief Clark’s 35 years of service, commitment to education, and lifelong dedication to the OWL VFD. Rescue Chief […]
On September 3, 2024, The Board of County Supervisors accepted funding from the NorthernVirginia Transportation Association (NVTA) for two key transportation projects in the PotomacDistrict. These projects aim to enhance regional connectivity, improve safe-routes-to-school,and support sustainable transportation options. The Board approved the funding for the following two projects: At a meeting in the near future, […]
by John Reid Recently, the PW Perspective spoke with Monica Wiley about winning the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Wiley, who has worked as a Disability Rights Advocate, is also the architect for the Election Law Curbside proposal for disabled individuals in Maryland. She recalls how it began despite tragic circumstances. “On December 10, 1989, a […]
