The question of why the Rural Crescent was established nearly 25 years ago is highly debated. Some claim it was to limit population growth, others have said it was to protect the Occoquan watershed, and some say it was to concentrate infrastructure development to a smaller portion of the County thus alleviating the tax burden […]
Over a year ago, the Washington family and members of our community began a crusade to save their family burial ground in Thoroughfare, a historic community in the Gainesville District of Prince William County. Unfortunately, after a year of advocacy and working with county officials and members of the Board of County Supervisors, the cemeteries […]
During any football season, a team will find itself dealing with early season struggles. Whether it’s committing turnovers, getting stops on defense, or even on special teams, getting into a rhythm takes time. As the Northern Virginia Rampage are finding out, those challenges can take time to figure out. Yesterday, the Rampage braved the elements […]
The District of Columbia’s recently rebranded NFL team, the Washington Commanders, is looking to build a new stadium, and two potential sites for the giant coliseum are in Prince William County. Yes, the Washington Commanders are considering building their new stadium in Woodbridge or Dumfries among other areas. While this would bring a lot of […]
According to an article in Virginia Business, data centers are the major driver of economic growth in Virginia, comprising 62% of all new investments, or $6.8 billion, announced by the Virginia Economic Development Partnership in 2021, according to a new report released Thursday. Here are some of the advantages that a data center will provide […]
Yesterday at Freedom High School in Woodbridge, the Northern Virginia Rampage was looking to rebound after a preseason loss and get back on track. Unfortunately, some of the same issues that plagued them up north became even more prevalent in front of the home crowd as they lost to the Baltimore Hurricanes 28-0. It was […]
Last week, the Northern Virginia Rampage had their 2022 Spring home opener postponed due to icy conditions. Tomorrow, they will be among several teams to participate in the Major League Football Spring Elite Kickoff Classic, taking place at Freedom High School in Dumfries. This weekend will feature each of the teams from the league, and […]
by Dr. Babur Lateef As I enter my fifth year as chair of the Prince William County School Board, I will be overseeing my fifth budget and a new strategic plan. We have been fortunate to receive increased revenues from the state each year and have been a beneficiary of the recent increase in property […]
From day one on the campaign trail, Governor Glenn Youngkin has railed against critical race theory, and now we see his rhetoric become policy. During his campaign, Youngkin took advantage of the fact that few people understand critical race theory. With what PW Perspective has called the “New Southern Strategy,” Youngkin used critical race theory […]
Throughout the season, the PW Perspective will cover the Northern Virginia Rampage semi-professional football team as it enters its inaugural season. Back in January, we spoke with co-owner and head coach Jason Rock, defensive and special teams coordinator Rod Anderson and Vice President of Operations Trent Clark about their expectations. In February, we met some […]
