by John Reid As the new year takes place, there are new laws which will take effect as of today within the Commonwealth. Some of these laws were approved by the General Assembly and signed last year: There will be a tax exemption for military retirees. Gov. Youngkin signed legislation that removed the age restriction. Beginning […]
by John Reid OCTAH, which stands for ‘Our Collective Trauma and Healing,’ provides mental health education, resources, and support for women and families who are dealing with mental health challenges. This is done through their wellness boutique, which connects wellness specialists in need of support, as well as helping small businesses. Starting on January 7, […]
The community is invited to attend the Universal Human Rights Day Celebration on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the McCoart Administration Building, located at 1 County Complex Court in Woodbridge. This year’s theme, “Freedom, Equality and Justice for All,” was chosen to remind everyone of the initial mission of the Universal Declaration […]
by John Reid The Christmas holiday is one of joy and excitement, and this one was no exception as several elected officials provided the community a special gift. This evening at the Alamo Drafthouse in Woodbridge, there was a showing of the coming-of-age musical period drama film ‘The Color Purple,’ which in turn was based […]
Earlier this week outrage resulted as in St. Charles County, Missouri, the seven-member board voted 5-2 to remove Black History related electives. The school board president sent a statement regarding his decision: “The Board of Education voted to rescind approval of the academic standard titled “Social Justice Standards: The Teaching Tolerance Anti-Bias Framework” as published […]
by John Reid Yesterday the Town of Dumfries began the review process for its Comprehensive Plan. It includes the goals of the town for the next 20 years, and action plans to achieve those goals. Some of the goals include land use, economic growth, transportation, and community services. “Today marks a pivotal moment in our […]
Prince William County, Virginia – The Swearing-In Ceremony for the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, the Clerk to the Circuit Court, the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the Sheriff will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. in Merchant Hall at the Hylton Performing Arts Centers, 10960 George Mason […]
Just before the governor unveils his budget proposal, The Commonwealth Institute (TCI) has released a new report outlining a proposal to raise $1 billion to invest in public programs, such as education, housing, and more. TCI’s proposal to add a new income tax bracket for higher incomes is in stark contrast to major tax proposals that […]
Woodbridge, VA – Future-Kings.org, a Northern Virginia-based non-profit organization, wonthe Second Annual “Hard Problem” Challenge at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation,and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) on Nov. 29. This conference is the largest of its kind in theworld. Future Kings’ participation demonstrates a dedication to working with academic partnersacross the country to “engineer great futures” by increasing […]
by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury All 131 Virginia school divisions have submitted their plans to address the significant learning loss seen among students in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The plans, published on the Virginia Department of Education website, offer a roadmap for how divisions intend to carry out Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s “ALL IN VA” plan announced […]
