by John Reid Recently, Occoquan District School Board Member Richard Jessie experienced an emergency earlier this week. In a statement released to the PW Perspective, he provided an update on his recovery: “Hello Everyone, Lillie and I only informed a few folks that I went to the hospital this week, because of a possible heart […]
by Joseph Williams Project 2025, the far-reaching Republican Party plan to demolish and radically remake the federal government under a Trump presidency, has gotten a lot of attention lately, and not necessarily in a good way. President Joe Biden warns it’s a threat to democracy. Former President Donald Trump says he had nothing to do […]
by Zayd Hamid Navigating through college life can be a hassle in itself. From room and board, to classes (which we’ll get to later), and even finding the right food options, there’s a lot for students to face as they acclimate to a new college. But now, you are also seeing a vastly changing world, […]
In her groundbreaking debut novel Jaded Choyce, author Shaynuh Sloane exposes the systemic racism, sexism, and toxicity festering in many government agencies through the riveting story of Chloe Choyce, a Black single mother whose career dreams are shattered by a hostile work environment. The book cover features an image of a Black woman in professional attire, […]
Courtesy of Serve Our Willing Warriors Ladies and Gentlemen: Start Your Engines! Enjoy over 200 Corvettes and Classic Cars at the 5th Annual Vettes for Vets Car Show on Saturday, July 20 from 10 am – 2 pm on the Retreat Grounds! Event Timeline –8 – 9 am Car Registration10 am Event Opens/Open House Begins12 […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Communications Prince William County is working to provide access to high-speed broadband to unserved and underserved areas across the county. The county awarded a contract to Verizon, following a competitive procurement process, to install fiber-optic infrastructure to 470 areas in the county. The project is expected to be completed by […]
by Kelcie Moseley-Morris, Virginia Mercury As part of President Joe Biden’s initiative to reduce maternal mortality rates and improve health outcomes in underserved communities, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced new policy proposals that would require hospitals to adhere to more rigorous maternal care standards or risk losing their ability to participate in Medicare. According […]
Richmond, Va. – The Virginia Department of Education is hosting a series of Commonwealth Conversations to give parents, educators, and community members the opportunity to share their thoughts on the best ways to achieve cell phone-free education in Virginia and address the increasing evidence of the impact cell phone and social media usage has on […]
by Jake Bittle, Grist Princeville, North Carolina, the oldest community in the United States founded by formerly enslaved people, has been trapped in a cycle of disaster and disinvestment for decades. The town of around 1,200 people sits on a plain below the banks of the Tar River, and it has flooded more than a […]
In the latest episode, Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood talks with Jocelyn Route, who has made a significant impact as a parent, Council Member, and School Board Member in Bladensburg, Maryland. Jocelyn shares her experiences, challenges, and unique insights from balancing these roles and advocating for education and community well-being. Viewers will find out more about: […]
