In a tweet released yesterday, Dr. Julia Biggins announced she is withdrawing from the Prince William County School Board Chair race. She was running against incumbent Dr. Babur Lateef. Despite support from organizations such as the Prince William Education Association encouraging her to continue running, she made the decision in part due to the endorsement […]
by Virginia Mercury It’s a drumbeat these days in the party of Big MAGA: Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is something to be despised, defeated and destroyed. In the past couple of weeks, Virginia’s most powerful Republicans have joined the parade by pandering in a legislative election year to the GOP’s white, anti-DEI base. First, […]
by John Reid On Friday, early voting began throughout Virginia. Delegate Elizabeth Guzman (D-31), who is campaigning for the Senate, talked with the PW Perspective at the Ferlazzo Building in Woodbridge, one of the locations where people can vote. “It’s how democracy works,” she said. “The more people that participate, we should be excited about […]
by Carried to Full Term Join Haymarket Jazzercise and Carried To Full Term for our Move With Mom – Mothers Day Dance Party Celebration and help raise funds for pregnant and homeless women in crisis. In honor of Mother’s Day, make a difference in the lives of Moms! Join us for our first Move With […]
In 2019, the Virginia Supreme Court authorized court systems to create veterans’ treatment dockets to help veterans who become involved with the criminal justice system. “It’s a problem-solving docket designed to address veterans’ issues that may cause a veteran to become justice-involved,” said Prince William County Criminal Justice Services Senior Probation-Pretrial Officer Christopher Mayers. “It […]
by John Reid and Liletta Harlem Yesterday at the Salisbury Center in Manassas, the City of Manassas, in partnership with the Prince William Chamber of Commerce honored the business leaders with the Business Appreciation Breakfast. Featuring everyone from startups to franchises, it was a celebration of the city’s continued growth. It was s time of […]
Nationwide — Meet Adryan Moorefield and TJ Perry, the co-founders of the popular Hey There series. These seasoned educators are reimagining the genre by inserting characters of color in real-life situations. Sporting curls, braids, and twists, each sun-kissed character explores everyday emotions and even how to navigate through troubled waters. According to a recent article by Education Week, white […]
My Natural Me 5K Run/Walk For Charity This 5K race/walk fundraiser, is part of the 501c3 nonprofit My Natural Me. Come join us on Saturday, June 10th for the My Natural Me Charity Run/Walk. Put on those running shoes and run, or walk, to support My Natural Me in providing programming for the betterment of […]
Mental health awareness is crucial for promoting a better understanding of mental health and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. It can also encourage more people to seek help and support when they need it. Here are some tips for good mental health: Mental Health and Minorities Mental health issues can affect anyone regardless of […]
by Prince William Parks, Recreation & Tourism The flowers are blooming, the birds are chirping and the weather is finally warming up as we head into May. With the warmer weather comes pool season, and more outdoor activities. Looking for things to do this month? We’ve got you covered with a little something for everyone. […]
