“I want to make the 31st District as equitable and inclusive as possible.” These were the words of Kara Pitek, Democratic candidate for Virginia’s 31st District in the House of Delegates, and she recently shared what life has been like since announcing her candidacy for the seat currently held by Delegate Elizabeth Guzman, who is […]
In partnership with Todos Supermarket, Primera Iglesia Bautista Maranath, Prince William Chamber Hispanic Council and Telemundo 44, Novant Health UVA Health System leaders will share facts and the latest information about the COVID-19 vaccine in an upcoming virtual town hall. Join them from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, March 9. The event is free and […]
Defying expectations that he would support incumbent Attorney General Mark Herring, Governor Ralph Northam instead endorsed Delegate Jay Jones (D-89), who is challenging Herring in the Democratic Primary. “Jay Jones has stood with me every step of the way in our journey to make Virginia a more just and equitable place to live,” Northam said. […]
On Wednesday, the United States House of Representatives approved the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 on a party-line vote of 220 to 112 with only two Democratic Congressman, Jared Golden of Maine and Ron Kind of Wisconsin opposing the measure, and Republican Rep. Lance Gooden (R- Texas) stating after the fact that he had […]
Delegate Elizabeth Guzman (D-31st District), who would be the first woman and Latinx person to ever serve as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, today welcomed the endorsement of Teamsters Local 639. “Labor loves Elizabeth Guzman,” said John Gibson, President of Teamsters Local 639. “Virginia is historically one of the worst states in the nation when it comes […]
Rod Hall, candidate for the Virginia House of Delegates, has taken the Activate Virginia Pledge, announced via press release that he is affirming his commitment to environmental justice and to rejecting Dominion Energy and Appalachian Power money. Hall explained his reasoning in taking the pledge, saying, “I know firsthand the effects of environmental injustice. I […]
As a community activist fighting to combat homelessness and environmental injustice, Idris O’ Connor knows what it’s like to go through challenges and overcome them through hard work and determination. Now, he looks to bring those qualities to the 31st District House of Delegates as the Democratic nominee. Recently, O’ Connor talked with The PW […]
Life sciences company will create up to 50 new jobs Governor Ralph Northam today announced that Ceres Nanosciences, Inc., a life sciences company that makes innovative products to improve diagnostic testing, will expand its operation in Prince William County’s Innovation Park to increase the manufacturing capacity of its Nanotrap® Magnetic Virus Particles for COVID-19 tests. The project […]
Civil rights leader, author, lawyer, and presidential advisor Vernon Eulion Jordan passed away on March 1. His life was one of overcoming the grip of segregation to champion the cause for Black people to enter doors that were previously closed. Born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1935, Jordan thrived in his educational and athletic pursuits from […]
The Prince William County Planning Office is working in partnership with a consulting team to update the policies of the Land Use, Housing and Mobility components of the County’s Pathway to 2040 Comprehensive Plan. As part of the Land Use element, the County will focus on activity centers, re-development in general commercial areas and land use incompatibilities. […]
