Courtesy of PWC Communications Prince William County launched the open response version of the 2024 Community Survey and wants to hear from all of its residents. The county has conducted community surveys since 1993. This is the first time the county has included an open response survey, providing an opportunity for all residents to have a voice […]
On Monday at the White House, Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood and several other elected officials were invited to the Briefing for Black State Leaders. The briefing was focused on the President Biden-Vice President Harris’ administration’s investments in the African American community. Senior White House Leadership met with the respective organization’s case studies, and engagement opportunities […]
by John Reid During last week’s State of the Town Address, the Dumfries Town Council recognized both its past, present, and future. Under the theme “Civic and Youth Engagement,” the focus was on showcasing the contributions of its young leaders for their participation in local government and social programs. Programs such as the Heiser Boys […]
The following is from Prince William County Communications The Prince William County Office of Elections is currently looking for individuals to serve as election officers in the upcoming Presidential Election. To be eligible to serve this November, applicants should submit their applications as soon as possible. Election officers play a crucial role in the electoral process […]
DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker shared the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked the Right to Contraception Act: “Access to birth control should not be a debate in 2024. But it is because of MAGA Republicans’ extreme agenda. Just as Glenn Youngkin showed us in May when he vetoed Virginia’s Right to Contraception Act, Senate Republicans proved to […]
by Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury After attempting to rein in the skyrocketing costs of a state program that covers college expenses for some military families, Virginia leaders are discussing whether the move is proving so politically unpopular that they should return to Richmond to undo it. Advocates for military families have called for a special […]
by Prince William County Communications Prince William County employees from 19 county departments, as well as several of the county’s community partners, recently gathered to take part in a Poverty and Services Simulation Experience. The learning exercise immersed those who attended in the complex realities faced by individuals and families living in poverty. It highlighted […]
Jurors in New York state court on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star ultimately to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. The first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president wrapped up in Manhattan, marking […]
by Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury Humanity is almost a quarter of the way through the 21st century and Virginia — home to 70% of the world’s data centers — is on the frontlines of the latest emerging technology: artificial intelligence, or AI. The prevalence of data centers and the rising role of AI don’t equate […]
On Tuesday, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) will join the Biden-Harris campaign and the Democratic Party of Virginia to officially open a new coordinated campaign office in Prince William County dedicated to re-electing President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Democrats up and down the ticket. At the coordinated campaign office opening in Dumfries, local leaders will […]
