Democratic Nominee for Coles District Supervisor Idris O’Connor earns the endorsement of The Collective PAC, the nation’s largest political action committee dedicated to increasing Black political representation across all levels of government. O’Connor is the Democratic Nominee for the ColesMagisterial District for the Prince William County Board of Supervisors Founded in August of 2016, The […]
At PW Perspective, we strive to be a voice for the community, and sometimes that means admitting when we have made a mistake. Earlier this year, PW Perspective endorsed Rozia Henson, Jr. and Makya Little for the Democratic nomination for Delegate in the 19th District, which includes parts of Prince William and Fairfax County. We […]
by Jennifer Roberts Yes, it’s 2023 and safe spaces for Black people to gather, share, celebrate, commiserate and simply “be” are crucial to our wellness. As a Black woman, I desire to show up fully every day and see myself reflected in my daily life experiences. I want to live, work, educate and play in […]
by Trey Thompson On July 15th, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Andrea Wilson. We discussed topics and things that can potentially help keep young adults out of trouble in the Prince William County Area. Prince William is already a broad and huge county; it is very economically based. With the county constantly providing […]
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors recently voted to accept, budget and appropriate $992,000 in federal grant funds from the United States Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All, or SS4A, program. The grant provides funding for regional, local and tribal initiatives aimed at preventing roadway deaths and serious injuries. SS4A is […]
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Education today released the final Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students and Parents in Virginia’s Public Schools. After the 2021 Model Policies purposefully kept parents in the dark about their child’s health and wellbeing at school, the 2023 Model Policies restore parental rights in decision making […]
Today, Prince William County launched Fentanyl Exposed, a fentanyl overdose prevention campaign targeting at-risk youth and young adults in the greater Prince William County area. The campaign seeks to empower and educate young people about the risks and dangers of fentanyl-laced substances, such as illicit pills and powders, while providing critical knowledge on how to […]
by Jennifer Roberts Just like you may have been, I was disappointed to learn that the Supreme Court voted to ban affirmative action as it relates to college admissions. But my very next thought was, “We will have to go in a different direction. We’ve been here before and we know how to do thrive […]
Nationwide — Lena Ford, a blossoming serial entrepreneur from Marietta, Georgia, is proud to announce her new initiative “Embrace Their Roots Campaign.” She is proof that age is just a number for this future teenage business leader. Although she is only 13, she has already accomplished much including being an author and spear-heading various platforms. She […]
by John Reid Recently, a proposal by Avports Manassas LLC to oversee expansion of Manassas Regional Airport has been met with positive and negative reactions from residents. If approved, the proposal would bring commercial flights to the airport, resulting in the building of four to six gates. During a recent council meeting, concerns over an […]
