by John Reid On Saturday, co-founder of the Frederick Douglass Foundation and Chairman Bishop Dean Nelson passed away after a brief battle with cancer at the age of 55. Among his many accomplishments, he was the Senior Fellow of African American Affairs at the Family Research Council. A native of the Washington DC metro area, […]
Are you brave enough to weather the February elements in support of a worthy cause? If so, registration has opened for the 2024 Polar Plunge to benefit Special Olympics Virginia. This year’s event is at Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge (22191) on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. The Prince William County Police […]
by John Reid If you’re like most people, chances are you’ve seen the Netflix apocalyptic thriller “Leave The World Behind,” which debuted on December 8. Based on the acclaimed novel by Rumaan Alam, it is the story of a pair of families trying to piece together the truth as the United States comes under a […]
by John Reid Virginia has often been a state which achieves political history. In 1990, Douglas Wilder became the first Black man to serve as governor of a U.S. state since the Reconstruction era. This past November Delegate Don Scott became the first Black Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. In addition, there was […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin joined behavioral health leaders, community partners and families who have struggled with behavioral health challenges in Richmond this afternoon to mark the accomplishments of the first year of the Right Help, Right Now (RHRN) behavioral health transformation plan in Virginia, outline next steps and funding for RHRN, and announce his Youth […]
As elected officials prepare for the 2024 General Assembly in Richmond, history was made today as Speaker-designee Don Scott announced that Delegate Candi King (HD-2) will be the chair of the House Committee on Counties, Cities and Towns. King becomes the first Black person and woman to chair the Committee. The announcement was made on […]
The world’s largest gateway corridor is coming to Prince William County. On Wednesday, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors approved the PW Digital Gateway. In a hearing that lasted more than 27 hours, and after public comments either in favor of or against the project had spoken, it was voted on in a 4-3 […]
Seals on Wheels, the Circuit Court Clerk’s mobile services center, is set to return to communities in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park in February 2024. The first of its kind in Virginia and the United States, Seals on Wheels was created by the Circuit Court Clerk, Jacqueline C. Smith to make her services available to residents at times and locations convenient […]
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin today proposed $375,000 of renewed funding for the Virginia Holocaust Museum and $2 million for security grant funds increasing the total fund to $5 million. This fund allows Jewish community institutions to apply for enhanced security measures. The Virginia Holocaust Museum investment will support the Alexander Lebenstein Teacher Education Institute […]
Although the weather was not too frightful, the scene on Main Street in Virginia’s oldest town was certainly delightful. Yesterday, the town of Dumfries celebrated the holiday season with the 49th annual Christmas Parade. In what has become a December tradition, the residents gathered together to see the beautiful displays which began on Williamstown Road […]
