A Richmond program to reduce gun violence has had rare success. Now it’s expanding.

by Meghan McIntyre, Virginia Mercury With over 20 years of emergency care experience, Dr. Michel Aboutanos, a surgeon and medical director of Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center’s Level I trauma center, is all too familiar with performing life-saving surgery on youth gunshot wound victims.  It was one of those cases that inspired Aboutanos to create […]

Virginia AAPI Caucus Fund Launches Six-Figure Investment to Mobilize AAPI Voters

Today, the Virginia Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus (VAAPIC) Fund announced a six-figure investment in digital, print media, and organizing outreach to engage and mobilize AAPI voters in support of Democrats ahead of Virginia’s General Assembly elections this November.  The campaign will include digital ads in multiple languages targeting AAPI voters in key House […]

As a new season approaches.

by John Reid Although football season is in full swing in schools across the area, we’re only a few months away from the sounds of squeaking sneakers pirouetting on the hardwood floors of gyms everywhere. We met with a few coaches to share their thoughts as they get ready for another season during the Fall […]

Entrepreneur Makes History, Launches First Black-Owned Credit Monitoring Company

In a historic milestone for the financial and technology sectors, Quintel Sumrall, the visionary entrepreneur behind ISeeCredit.com, has become the first African American to own a credit monitoring company. His groundbreaking venture is set to reshape the landscape of identity theft protection and credit monitoring services. In a world where financial security and personal data protection […]

Local Labor Unions Endorse Deshundra Jefferson for Prince William County Board Chair

Deshundra Jefferson, the Democratic nominee for the Chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors, today announced endorsements from eight labor unions and councils representing tens of thousands of workers in Prince William County and the region. The endorsements include: In addition, Jefferson has earned the support of labor-aligned groups CASA In Action and New […]

“The Westing Game” Presented by Prince William Little Theatre and NOVEC

Prince William Little Theatre and NOVEC Present “The Westing Game” – A Thrilling Mystery Adapted from Ellen Raskin’s Novel Prince William Little Theatre is delighted to invite theater enthusiasts and mystery lovers alike to join them for an exciting production of “The Westing Game.” Produced by special arrangement with THE DRAMATIC PUBLISHING COMPANY of Woodstock, […]

Community Services Resources for Recovery

Interested in free naloxone and training on how to use it? Need information about how to apply for Medicaid? Do you have questions about mental health or substance use recovery? Please visit this afternoon to learn more about naloxone, meet with peer supports, enjoy a snack in a friendly and supportive environment and get resources […]