The RiseHer Network will be honoring recipients nationwide on September 7, 2024 with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Awards. These awards are given to those volunteers as young as 5 years old for their extraordinary service in the community. Ranked based on the number of hours they’ve given, recipients are awarded from Bronze, Silver, and Gold […]
by Charlotte Rene Woods, Virginia Mercury Democrats are finally talking about the Comstock Act — and they are finally trying to repeal it. The act is a dormant 19th century federal law that’s still technically on the books and could be used to implement a national abortion ban. Named for activist Anthony Comstock who pushed […]
by PW Perspective Editorial Board Whether it was a discussion about “Black jobs,” discussions about golf scores, or a lack of fact-checking among the moderators, last night’s first presidential debate of 2024 left quite the impression upon those who watched. The viewpoints before, during, and after the debate are widespread. In debates reminiscent of Kennedy-Nixon […]
Sponsored by Americans for Contraception As the nation prepares for the upcoming presidential debate, Americans for Contraception (AFC) aims to bring the critical issue of contraception rights to the forefront. The future of reproductive freedom hinges on this critical issue, and voters deserve to know where the candidates stand. “The preservation of contraception rights is […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Communications The Prince William County Department of Social Services is getting ready to relaunch its Fatherhood Initiative in an effort to help fathers more effectively engage with their children. The program was put on hold during the pandemic but is scheduled to resume later this year. The Department of Social […]
21-year-old Chicagoland native Kayla Austin is excited to introduce her patent-pending technology called “My Gun’s Been Moved” which provides responsible gun owners with 24/7 monitoring and notifications if their firearms have been moved, enhancing the safety of children and communities. Alongside this, Kayla has developed “My Safety Circle” to amplify responsible gun ownership, monitoring, and […]
Courtesy of Prince William County Communications The Crime Prevention Unit of the Police Department is hosting a Securing Your House of Worship training for faith-based organizations on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Paul T. White Jr. Western District Station, 8900 Freedom Center Blvd., Manassas (20110). The informative session […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury The Virginia Board of Education took another step on Friday to clarify how schools will be rated and student performance measured to better determine how to direct state resources. The board, on the superintendent’s recommendation, approved four performance descriptors: “Distinguished,” “On Track,” “Off Track” and “Needs Intensive Support.” Schools considered “distinguished” […]
This article is sponsored by the Prince William County Community Foundation The Prince William County Community Foundation (PWCCF) is thrilled to announce that it has been selected as a 2024-2025 recipient of the esteemed Howard L. Greenhouse Large Grant Continuation by the Potomac Health Foundation. This significant award will support the ongoing efforts of the […]
Apryl Beverly, whose copywriting expertise has generated $3 billion in revenue for online brands, has launched Aipro (pronounced Ay-pro), the first culturally smart AI copywriter to produce marketing copy that resonates with diverse, multicultural audiences and boosts the visibility, sales and profitability for businesses. Say goodbye to the endless hours spent trying to coax AI to […]
