Woodbridge, VA – When Makya Little’s campaign decided to release a 2019 recording of her first Prince William County School Board remarks, they had no idea it would go internationally viral. The remarks highlighted Little’s concerns about the miseducation of students in Virginia’s public schools regarding African American history. Since school board meetings were not […]
THE TRIBE BAND, billed on the band’s website as an “Old School/New School Party Band,” will bring an eclectic show to the Sean T. Connaughton Plaza at the McCoart Government Center on June 2 for the Fridays at 5 Concert series. The concert starts at 5 p.m. “Believe it or not, we started off as […]
by Virginia Mercury Over a four-month period in 2022, Virginia leaders in education and workforce development held a series of meetings to provide recommendations to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration on improving state K-12 education. However, a report on recommendations from those meetings, which were convened to fulfill the requirements of a 2022 law known as House […]
by John Reid As she prepares to run again in the Potomac District Supervisor race, Andrea Bailey spoke with the PW Perspective about her accomplishments, and why building relationships has been important to accomplish those goals. “One of my greatest accomplishments was the CRC (Crisis Receiving Center),” she said. “We pulled together 93 stakeholders, the […]
PW Perspective is proud to announce our endorsement of Deshundra Jefferson in the Democratic Primary for Chair of the Prince William Board of County Supervisors. Jefferson is a former journalist, a board member of the Virginia Poverty Law Center, and a dedicated advocate for her community, and now, she wants to continue serving her community […]
Nationwide — For more than 20 years now, Shafia M. Monroe, the founder of SMC Full Circle Doula Birth Companion Training, has been training and certifying doulas to help improve birth outcomes, teach Black birth tradition, and bring more joy to the birthing experience. Birth should be a beautiful time, yet according to a report by the CDC, […]
On Wednesday evening, the Prince William Committee of 100, invited a group of entrepreneurs and community leaders to discuss a post-pandemic and stagnation entrepreneurial review of small businesses in Prince William county. Moderated by PWC100 Program Director Rebekah Perkins, this event was held at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Manassas, Virginia. The panelists discussed the state […]
Prince William County – Following an extensive national search, the County Executive appointed Quintin Haynes as the Deputy County Executive for General Government. The Board of County Supervisors concurred with the County Executive’s decision to appoint Haynes, who will begin the position effective June 12, 2023. Haynes has an extensive background and experience in public […]
Regarding Proposed FY 2024 Budget, Proposed FY 2024 Fare Increase for Commuter Bus Services, and Proposed FY 2024 Applications for Federally Participating Projects The Potomac and Rappahannock Transportation Commission (PRTC) has scheduled a public hearing to present its proposed FY 2024 budget and invite public review/comment. The proposed $86 million budget includes $59.7 million for […]
Nationwide — Clinicians of Color® is proud to announce its upcoming online conference, No More Hiding Behind Masks: Embracing Authenticity in Black Male Mental Wellness, on June 4th at noon to 2pm EST. This conference will focus on the importance of Black men’s mental health and embracing authenticity in mental wellness. The conference features a panel discussion […]
