DPVA Chairwoman Susan Swecker shared the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked the Right to Contraception Act: “Access to birth control should not be a debate in 2024. But it is because of MAGA Republicans’ extreme agenda. Just as Glenn Youngkin showed us in May when he vetoed Virginia’s Right to Contraception Act, Senate Republicans proved to […]
by Phil Lewis, What I’m Reading David Hilliard, a former leader of the Black Panther Party, appeared to endorse Trump in a social media post. However, his grandson says that’s not the case. Right-wing social media accounts are promoting an interview with an ex-Black Panther that appears to show him endorsing President Donald Trump for […]
by John Reid As early voting for Virginia’s congressional races are underway, there are several candidates who are looking to win the seat after U.S. Representative Jennifer Wexton announced in September she has to step down due to progressive supra-nuclear palsy. One of those candidates is Delegate Michelle Maldonado, who has a decorated career, transitioning […]
by Graham Moomaw, Virginia Mercury After attempting to rein in the skyrocketing costs of a state program that covers college expenses for some military families, Virginia leaders are discussing whether the move is proving so politically unpopular that they should return to Richmond to undo it. Advocates for military families have called for a special […]
by John Reid Earlier today, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit blocked Fearless Fund, a Black-owned venture capitalist firm, from providing grants exclusively to Black women entrepreneurs. An appeals court in Atlanta upheld a preliminary junction, and in a 2-1 vote, the judges ruled the Fearless Fund’s Strivers Grant Contest is “substantially […]
Meet Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, who at just one year and 152 days old, breaks records as the youngest male artist ever recognized by Guinness World Records. His artistic journey started when his mother, Chantelle Ankrah, noticed his fascination with painting at 6 months old. While Chantelle worked on her own paintings, she laid out […]
by John Reid On Saturday the Business Crossing Network held their Q2 Vendor Meeting, and the PW Perspective’s John Reid met with the owner of Black Coffee DMV, Dr. Leonard Lightfoot. He talked about how the coffee & espresso catering service is about more than providing a refreshing beverage. “For us, coffee’s always been about […]
Whether it’s something fun, educational or active you’re looking for, we’ve got a variety of events going on in June and throughout the summer to fit your needs. Here are five we think you’ll enjoy. To view more upcoming events, click here. Prince William County Resolves 250th Anniversary – June 8Join us at Merchant Park (3944 Cameron […]
Looking for something fun to do with your children this weekend? The Leadership Prince William Class of 2024 will host a free community health fair on Saturday, June 1 from 2-5pm. It will take place at the Prince William County Government Complex (7 County Complex Woodbridge, VA 22192). Services Include: Free mental and physical health […]
by Prince William County Communications Prince William County employees from 19 county departments, as well as several of the county’s community partners, recently gathered to take part in a Poverty and Services Simulation Experience. The learning exercise immersed those who attended in the complex realities faced by individuals and families living in poverty. It highlighted […]
