by Sarah Vogelson, Virginia Mercury Legislation that would end Virginia’s issuance of two license plates that honor Robert E. Lee as “The Virginia Gentleman” and spotlight the Sons of Confederate Veterans is headed to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s desk. The bill is the second attempt by Del. Candi Mundon King, D-Prince William, to get rid of the […]
As Prince William County’s population grows, Prince William Public Libraries seeks new opportunities to meet people where they live, work, and play. A state-of-the-art Mobile Library has been added as the “13th branch” to allow library staff to bring the library to the community. County leadership, library staff, and community members gathered on Wednesday, February 21, […]
by John Reid Over the past several months, there has more vocal support to free Mustafa Aljazairi of his imprisonment at the Prince William County Adult Detention Center. Aljazairi was arrested on April 7th on two counts of manslaughter and one count of malicious wounding in a Dumfries accident which claimed the lives of his […]
RICHMOND, Va. – Senator Ghazala Hashmi (D-Chesterfield County) and Delegate Marcia “Cia” Price (D-Newport News) yesterday morning held a press conference celebrating that their companion bills to codify a right to contraception have successfully passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly by Crossover. HB 609 and SB 237 are a response to the concurrence written by Justice Clarence Thomas […]
by John Reid On April 5, 2023, 34-year-old Mustafa Aljazairi was driving on Route 234 in Dumfries with his girlfriend Dorothy Fontain and her 5-year-old daughter Empress Fontain. They were on their way to deliver flowers to her mother’s memorial when, according to the police report’s inspection, the brake calipers on the Chrysler 300 he […]
by John Reid Since its grand re-opening in 2022, One Community Social Services has served the community by providing support for resettlement agencies. Located at Potomac Mills, the non-profit organization has given families such necessities as toiletries, infant and baby goods, educational resources, shoes, furniture, and additional items for those who are in need. Thanks […]
by John Reid A recent poll at Christopher Newport University found 68% of Virginia workers support sector collective bargaining rights. Yesterday in Richmond, educators, lawmakers and several supporters came together for a press conference to discuss how momentum is growing for expanding collective bargaining. Among the supporters was Prince William Education Association president Maggie Hansford, […]
by John Reid Although Prince William County has launched a successful fentanyl awareness campaign last year, which has reached teens and young adults throughout the area, there are still needed efforts to provide further training. On Tuesday at Potomac Valley Church in Dumfries, there will be a fentanyl awareness and Narcan training. Senior Pastor Will […]
by John Reid On Saturday at the James J. McCoart Building in Woodbridge, the Prince William County Human Rights Commission held their annual Universal Human Rights Day Celebration. This year’s theme was “Freedom, Equality, and Justice for All,” focusing specially on remembering the 70th anniversary of the historic Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, […]
More than 200 members of the community gathered Tuesday evening, Jan. 2, at the Hylton Performing Arts Center to witness the swearing-in ceremony for the Board of County Supervisors and the county’s constitutional officers. The ceremony started with the presentation of colors by the county’s Joint Public Safety Honor Guard and the singing of the National […]
