The Prince William County Police Department collected 310 pounds of unused and/or expired prescription drugs as well as e-cigarette and vaping devices as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) national Drug Take-Back event held on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023. The DEA joins federal, state, and local agencies twice a year to host prescription drug take-back […]
by Queenie McLean Tucked away in a plush salon suite, 12509 Dillingham Square Suites 110 & 112, Woodbridge, Virginia 22192, off of Old Bridge Rd, is one of the most ambitious businesswomen in Prince William County. Ms. Tanishia Primm founded Brown Sugar Suites, formerly known as Brown Sugar Hair Salon. I stopped by Brown Sugar […]
As Virginia’s premier Anti-racist media publication, we at PW Perspective have a duty to support candidates who will bring positive change to the community. At a time when our schools and teachers are under attack from the far-right, it’s more important than ever to ensure that our school board will stand up and fight for […]
by John Reid In the latest installment of “Carl’s Conversations,” Carl Armstrong of H4TCI speaks with Apostle Larry G. Brown about his latest book.
Software Engineer and Coding Instructor Ronesha D. Dennis has released a four-book coding series for children titled Coding with Cornell and a beginner coding book for adult learners titled, Python, the Relatable Way: For the Future Coder Who’s Never Written a Line of Code. Ronesha, who always displayed an interest in coding as a child, feared committing to […]
Another piece of the Route 1 Widening project is finished. The newly completed section between Featherstone and Marys Way widened Route 1 from a four-lane undivided highway to a six-lane- divided highway with a five-foot-wide sidewalk along the road. The 1.3-mile section of the road was built with local, regional, state and federal funding. The […]
On Thursday, October 26th, Mayor Derrick Wood hosted the “Your Business, Your Voice” community Business Roundtable in Dumfries. This event provided local businesses and organizations with a platform to express their concerns, needs, and showcase their contributions to the community. The key focus areas of this roundtable were: A standout outcome of this gathering was […]
The Dumfries Town Council has taken a significant stride towards the future with the official adoption of a visionary Strategic Plan. This historic decision, reached during the Town Council meeting held on October 17, 2023, signifies a transformational era for our beloved town. This collaborative effort has united Town Council members, dedicated staff, and engaged […]
by John Reid On Tuesday, during a mental health forum in Richmond, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that faith-based and community organizations will receive funding to resolve mental health challenges. The Governor’s Office has approximately $800,000 set aside for these organizations to apply for the grant funding. It will provide training on direct care for […]
Board of Supervisors Adopts Historic Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan On Tuesday, Occoquan District Supervisor and Vice Chairman of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors Kenny Boddye carried a motion to adopt the county’s first-ever Community Energy and Sustainability Master Plan (CESMP). This comprehensive document represents over a year of effort by the […]
