Newly-approved measures include modernizing public health funding, clean vehicle standards, removal of Byrd statue Governor Ralph Northam today announced he has signed several important pieces of legislation, including measures to modernize public health funding, increase access to early childhood education, boost the sale of electric vehicles, and remove the statue of Harry F. Byrd, Sr. […]
In celebration of this year’s Good Deeds Day, Orrin “Checkmate” Hudson, a national mentor and award-winning community activist, is offering a free online training session via Zoom on Sunday, April 11, from 3pm to 5pm EST. The event will open to both youth and adults. As an international chess champion, Orrin will be giving away free […]
Yesterday in Atlanta there was a string of shootings as a white domestic terrorist murdered eight people, all taking place in spas. Governor Ralph Northam issued the following statement today on the rise in violence against the Asian American community. “We are grieving with the Asian American community and all of the victims of the horrific […]
This week is National Child & Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Week through March 20, 2021. The goal of CACFP is to serve nutritious meals to children attending childcare homes and centers. CACFP also works to establish positive eating habits at the earliest stages of development, reduce future health care and education costs due to […]
Last night four of the five Democratic candidates met in a virtual discussion on several social media platforms to present their respective visions as they run for Governor of Virginia. Del. Lee Carter (50th), former Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy, state Sen. Jennifer McClellan and Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax took part in the event, which was […]
On Tuesday, March 16th, The Prince William County Board of Supervisors heard from residents and community stakeholders during a public hearing for the Independent Hill Small Area Plan, which is located in the Rural Crescent. Prince William County saw efforts from both sides of the issue such as a car caravan, coordinated apparel, and lobbying […]
New eligibility criteria mirror proposed Constitutional amendment Governor Ralph Northam today restored the civil rights of more than 69,000 Virginians using new eligibility criteria that mirror a proposed change to the Constitution of Virginia that would automatically restore voting rights to individuals upon completion of their sentence of incarceration. Governor Northam announced that going forward, any […]
A Community Vaccination Center, or CVC, is a large-scale vaccination clinic that can vaccinate from hundreds to thousands in one day. CVCs were an initiative planned from the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis to support communities when more vaccines were made available. Beginning next week, a CVC will be arriving in the Prince William Health District. The location is […]
Domestic workers are the foundation of this nation, it is through their tireless work that keeps businesses and communities functioning. However, they are among the least protected when it comes to receiving benefits and having the right to paid sick leave. Fortunately, there are organizations such as Care In Action who are dedicated to fighting […]
Based on the support of students, alumni and the community, the longtime mascot of Gar-Field High School in Dale City is no more. In a statement released by Principal Matthew Mattison today, the ‘Indians’ mascot, which was a staple of the school since its inception in 1953, will be changed. “Gar-Field High School represents a […]
