Since launching on Target.com last year, Orijin Bees will expand their partnership by now offering a selection of their best-selling dolls in Target stores across 40 US states, showcasing not only the variety of beautiful skin tones we have in our Black and Brown skin but also the array of curly hair patterns and textures. Bestsellers from […]
Alejandro, the founder of Smell of Love Candles, made history on Thursday, September 1st. The 12-year-old entrepreneur opened up a kiosk in Tysons Corner mall, becoming the youngest leaseholder to date. Smell of Love Candles handcrafts ethically sourced soy and coconut wax candles, infusing them with delightful blends of essential oils. Their candles are hand-poured […]
Leadership Prince William is pleased to announce that the Emerging Leaders program is now accepting applications for Fall 2022 cohort. The 8-Session Emerging Leaders Program begins in September with an exciting Orientation meet & greet, then continues with a weekly session through most of November. The sessions are held at the Prince William Chamber of Commerce, […]
Back in March, the town of Dumfries held their first expungement clinic, and it was a rousing success, with more than 56% of records being changed. More importantly, it showed what can happen when leadership has a vision to help the people get another opportunity to achieve their dreams. The clinic was the brainchild of […]
Prince William County may be on its way to taking the “Data Center Alley” title from neighboring Loudoun County after initiating a plan to allow the development of data centers across 800 acres previously intended for agricultural use. The idea originated from dozens of property owners along Pageland Lane in Gainesville who were motivated by […]
U.S. Surgeon General Warns of Youth Mental Health Pandemic” in 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book RICHMOND — A new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation ranks Virginia 13th in child well-being. According to the 2022 KIDS COUNT Data Book – a publication analyzing how children and families are faring across all 50 states – Virginia is making slight […]
From 1999 to Feb. 2021, just 81 law enforcement officers lost their ability to work in Virginia because of unacceptable conduct on the job. Since then, numbers have surged. Between March 2021 and Aug. 5 of this year, 103 Virginia police officers have been decertified, largely as a result of a law passed in 2020 […]
Over the past few years, the Potomac District has experienced unprecedented levels of growth, yet challenges remain. Yesterday, at the Locust Shade Ampitheatre in Triangle, Supervisor Andrea Bailey held a town hall to give a state of the district address. During the event, there were several speakers on hand to provide updates on topics from […]
Afro-Salvadorans have a rich history throughout the United States, and especially in Northern Virginia. For decades, they have been involved in the building of our communities and August is a time to commemorate their extraordinary achievements! During the month, the countries of Costa Rica and El Salvador will be honoring their culture with a variety […]
For over a year the battle the save the Thoroughfare Historical District was one of perseverance and planning, and now there has been some good news to honor those who are laid to rest. The Prince William Historic Preservation Foundation was awarded $10,000 in the inaugural Commonwealth History Fund for the Potter’s Field Cemetery Delineation and Restoration […]
