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Governor Youngkin Signs CEA Legislation and Announces Expansion of High-Tech Indoor Farm in Prince William County

Legislation clarifies CEA operations tangible personal property tax exemptions; Beanstalk Farms to invest $4.1 million in Prince William County Governor Glenn Youngkin led a celebration of the Commonwealth’s ongoing commitment to agricultural innovation yesterday by announcing the expansion of an indoor, vertical farm in Prince William County and signing legislation that clarifies tax relief measures […]

June 7, 2024December 18, 2024

by Guest Contributor

Prince William County Office of Elections Needs Election Officers

The following is from Prince William County Communications The Prince William County Office of Elections is currently looking for individuals to serve as election officers in the upcoming Presidential Election. To be eligible to serve this November, applicants should submit their applications as soon as possible. Election officers play a crucial role in the electoral process […]

June 7, 2024June 7, 2024

by Guest Contributor

Conversations In the Community announces Summer Engagement Programs

by Jennifer Roberts I am excited that we have a variety of summer engagement opportunities coming up in our community and we have a new business in Gainesville (STEMality) to share with you. “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” YOUNG ADULT EDITION by Isabel Wilkerson Community Conversation: Join the Manassas Museum, Manassas City Schools and Conversations in the Community for a […]

June 6, 2024June 5, 2024

by Guest Contributor

VA Dems release statement on Senate Republicans Blocking Right to Contraception Act

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 […]

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

by John Reid

Did a former Black Panther really endorse Trump?

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 […]

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

by Guest Contributor

Delegate Michelle Maldonado on representing CD-10 in Virginia

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 […]

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

by John Reid

Youngkin calls for repeal of new limits on college tuition program for military families

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 […]

June 5, 2024June 5, 2024

by Guest Contributor

Federal appeals court blocks Fearless Fund from issuing grants to only Black women

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 […]

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

by John Reid

1-Year-Old Painter Makes History as Youngest Artist to Be Recognized by Guinness World Records

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 […]

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

by Guest Contributor

“Coffee’s always been about community…”

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 […]

June 3, 2024June 3, 2024

by John Reid