PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, VA – Prince William County government, in conjunction with the Prince William Health District, Virginia Department of Health and Mako Medical Laboratories, is offering free, drive-thru testing for COVID-19 on Friday, May 29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Hylton Memorial Chapel, 14640 Potomac Mills Road in Woodbridge. The testing is […]
Last week the PW Perspective discussed the rising maternal mortality rates in light of the pandemic. Based on preliminary findings conducted by Anonymous List for Change that are still being studied, this has had a large impact on the decisions that mothers often have to make when it comes to where they want to give […]
“In order to address the issue of climate change we must first challenge the racist policies that has impacted the environment to begin with.” These were the words of the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, Co-Chairman of the Poor People’s Campaign (https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/), as he spoke during a recent Zoom conference on “The Intersection of […]
After hearing input from citizens on Tuesday, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) appointed Reverend Cozy Bailey, Delegate Elizabeth Guzman, and Tracy Lennox to the Jail Board. The majority of those who spoke during public comment time supported the elimination of the 287(g) program, and the newly appointed members of the Jail Board […]
Governor Ralph Northam today shared new resources to protect Virginians from eviction and support individuals who have lost their job or income due to COVID-19. These tools include StayHomeVirginia.com, a new website to help Virginians navigate housing programs, services, and resources. The website offers guidance on working with landlords, financial institutions, and other organizations to […]
A week ago, families all over the nation celebrated Mother’s Day as a time to honor the matriarchs. However, there are some women who spent that time mourning the loss of their child, due to what is known as maternal mortality. Maternal mortality rates are rising in Prince William County, and the infants who are […]
Great news for Prince William County residents! Testing for COVID-19 will be available for everyone in the Prince William community on Monday, May 18, at the Hylton Memorial Chapel in Woodbridge and on Tuesday, May 19, at Stonewall Jackson High School in Manassas. Both sites will be open rain or shine from 10 a.m. to 6 […]
Governor Ralph Northam today announced the sale of the Center for Innovative Technology Office Building in Northern Virginia. Proceeds from the property sale will be directed toward efforts to drive research and job creation in emerging technologies. The Department of General Services (DGS) closed on the property today with the purchaser, affiliates of Origami […]
Governor Ralph Northam issued Executive Order 62 on Tuesday, allowing specific localities in Northern Virginia to delay entering Phase One of the “Forward Virginia” plan to ease restrictions on certain business operations that were put in place in response to the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. Northam stated that Virginia as a whole may enter Phase […]
RICHMOND – During the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney General Herring is encouraging Virginia tenants to familiarize themselves with their rights and protections, especially while the Supreme Court of Virginia’s judicial emergency order remains in effect. “Unfortunately, because of COVID-19 many Virginians have found themselves in tough financial situations and may not have the ability to […]
