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: […]
A “Never Trumper” is now the former president’s hand-picked running mate. Earlier today, on the eve of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, reports confirmed that Ohio’s J.D. Vance has been selected among a group of Republicans to be the running mate of former president Donald Trump. Although Vance was a staunch opponent of Trump […]
by John Reid BlerdCon, which has been a staple in the DMV for the past several years, made its annual appearance at the Hyatt Regency in Crystal City this weekend. As always, it is a celebration of the governing structure, with creative costumes and a bevy of opportunities for people to showcase their designs. From […]
by Virginia Mercury Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Virginia lawmakers reacted to the shooting at a July 13 campaign rally in Pennsylvania — where former President Donald Trump and two others were injured and two people, including the shooter, were killed — by denouncing political violence. Youngkin thanked God for “protecting” Trump, he said in […]
One of the greatest challenges Black women face is the inequity in pay. According to licensed clinical psychologist Dr. Raquel Martin, these inequities tie in to their mental health as well. By passing the Paycheck Fairness Act, it can help improve not only the increasing wealth gap in this country but also address mental health […]
Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) announces Me Period, a documentary highlighting critical intergenerational discussions on puberty, menstruation, and health discovery. Highlighting conversations between families of all types, the film also features insights and stories from actress Sheryl Lee Ralph and author Tabitha Brown, alongside their daughters, Ivy “Coco” Maurice and Choice Brown. Inspired by the groundbreaking 1987 […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Communications The Neabsco Mills Road Widening Project was officially completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The $34.3-million project, funded with federal, state, regional and local money, involved widening Neabsco Mills Road from Smoke Court to U.S. 1 to create a four-lane, divided roadway with a sidewalk and shared-use path on both […]
On July 17 at Georgetown South in Manassas, My Natural Me will host a new program designed to help teenage girls and their parents with empowerment and positive self-imagery. The nonprofit organization focuses on providing specialized programs and resources to address mental health, caregiving responsibilities, career demands, and financial literacy. The program will cover essential […]
by PW Perspective Editorial Board “Information is power. Disinformation is abuse of power.” – Newton Lee As the 2024 presidential race enters its final months, a new report highlights how some social media platforms are intentionally providing Black readers with false information about the election. Back in June, Onyx Impact, a nonprofit organization which focuses […]
by Charlie Paullin, Virginia Mercury Brownfields, previously disturbed lands that present environmental concerns but could be turned into future economic development projects, may soon be cleaned up and repurposed in some Virginia communities, following a fresh infusion of federal funds. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $1 million each to the towns of Dublin and […]
