by PW Perspective Editorial Board Since his debate night performance, and among several high-ranking Democratic officials calling for his removal from the ticket, on Sunday President Joe Biden announced he will not seek re-election in the 2024 presidential election. He released the following statement on X: DPVA Chair Susan Swecker shared this statement following President […]
by John Reid On Saturday in Haymarket, the Willing Warriors program hosted their 5th annual ‘Vettes for Vets’ event. Fresh off of opening their third housing facility, the PenFed Grand Lodge, many came out in support. Showing off not only their flashy vehicles, but in support of the vision to help veterans receive the necessary […]
by John Reid Recently, Occoquan District School Board Member Richard Jessie experienced an emergency earlier this week. In a statement released to the PW Perspective, he provided an update on his recovery: “Hello Everyone, Lillie and I only informed a few folks that I went to the hospital this week, because of a possible heart […]
by Virginia Mercury Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Virginia lawmakers reacted to the shooting at a July 13 campaign rally in Pennsylvania — where former President Donald Trump and two others were injured and two people, including the shooter, were killed — by denouncing political violence. Youngkin thanked God for “protecting” Trump, he said in […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Communications The Neabsco Mills Road Widening Project was officially completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $34.3-million project, funded with federal, state, regional and local money, involved widening Neabsco Mills Road from Smoke Court to U.S. 1 to create a four-lane, divided roadway with a sidewalk and shared-use path on both […]
On July 17 at Georgetown South in Manassas, My Natural Me will host a new program designed to help teenage girls and their parents with empowerment and positive self-imagery. The nonprofit organization focuses on providing specialized programs and resources to address mental health, caregiving responsibilities, career demands, and financial literacy. The program will cover essential […]
by Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury Brownfields, previously disturbed lands that present environmental concerns but could be turned into future economic development projects, may soon be cleaned up and repurposed in some Virginia communities, following a fresh infusion of federal funds. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $1 million each to the towns of Dublin and […]
Today, the office of Governor Glenn Youngkin issued the following statement on a new executive order regarding the use of cell phones in public schools: “Given the increasing evidence of the impact cell phone and social media usage has on education and youth mental health, Governor Glenn Youngkin today issued Executive Order 33, which directs the […]
by John Reid On Thursday, July 4th Dale City held their 56th annual Independence Day parade. Cascading down Dale Boulevard, it was a celebration of America’s diversity. Besides the more than 120 parade entrants, there was one former Vietnam veteran handing out both American and POW-MIA flags to those watching on the hot summer day. […]
by Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury Gov. Glenn Youngkin has called for more transparency as the state looks for new ways to handle the growing costs of a program that provides tuition-free college to spouses and children of military veterans killed or disabled as a result of their service. However, Youngkin’s administration isn’t practicing full transparency […]
