by Virginia Mercury The University of Mary Washington invoked several FOIA exemptions to shield communications records showing how the university interacted with Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office and the Virginia State Police before breaking up a pro-Palestine encampment on campus, according to the FXBG Advance. The university withheld eight emails under an exemption for information “relative to […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury Following the strong reaction to the Israel-Hamas war across the country, some Virginia colleges and universities are still responding to last week’s series of on-campus demonstrations that resulted in dozens of students’ arrests and lingering questions about upcoming graduation ceremonies. Some of the most notable Virginia protests that led to arrests […]
by John Reid (Editor’s Note: this article contains disturbing images. Please be advised.) It is day 12, and the Aljazairi family remains outside of the Prince William County Detention Center awaiting justice for 34-year-old Mustafa, who has been imprisoned since last year. After suffering alleged abuses within the center, the PW Perspective received an update […]
by Charlie Paulin, Virginia Mercury President Joe Biden stopped by Prince William Forest Park in Triangle on Monday, as the country celebrated Earth Day, to tout two initiatives to combat climate change: expanding solar access and creating jobs to fuel America’s environmental efforts. Called the Solar for All program, Biden told the crowd that families could save […]
Directives also provide financial assistance to Residents Facing Immediate Eviction Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin at Tuesday’s Board of County Supervisor meeting issued four directives that would ease the tax burden on small businesses, provide financial assistance to residents facing immediate eviction, and identify a funding source for a multipurpose building for the Woodbridge District library […]
by Virignia Mercury The Virginia NAACP has told Gov. Glenn Youngkin it’s planning to sue to try to gain access to records showing how his administration is handling diversity, equity and inclusion issues. According to NAACP documents, the group was seeking an expansive trove of records shedding light on how Youngkin has affected the mission […]
by John Reid In honor of Autism Awareness Month, the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc., Omicron Zeta Sigma Chapter will host an Autism Awareness Walk at Forest Park High School. To find out more about the walk and how you can participate, please visit their website.
by John Reid “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” Albert Einstein Service unto others can often go without reward, and for those who selflessly go beyond the call of duty, helping those in need is its own reward. On Friday at the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department, the Prince William County Community […]
On Wednesday in Richmond, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 633 to combat Labor Trafficking. “Today we take a firm stand against the crimes of labor trafficking and human trafficking,” said Governor Glenn Youngkin. “Through signing this legislation, we reaffirm our commitment to protecting the vulnerable, defending human rights, and ensuring that Virginia remains a beacon of justice and a […]
by John Reid Nearly one in four children will experience child abuse or neglect in their lives. To bring awareness to the issue, April is designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Since its inception in 1983, a declaration throughout the country to give children a safe, stable, and nurturing environment, free from abuse or neglect. […]
