by John Reid Last Monday, PW Perspective Editor John Reid was a guest on the ‘Inside Scoop’ television show in Fairfax. A weekly show that looks at the issues impacting our communities, host Alpha Woolen talked about issues such as combating negative stereotypes in the media, the mission of the PW Perspective, and why solution-based […]
The Virginia Board for People with Disabilities Partners in Policymaking Program has named Chair Pro Tem Miles as the Keynote Speaker for its 2024 graduation. Chair Pro Tem Miles has served on the Dumfries Town Council since 2018, where she has been a champion for Disability Awareness and Inclusion; Criminal Justice Reform; and eliminating barriers […]
by Liletta Harlem In this exclusive PW Perspective interview, Liletta Harlem meets with the Town of Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood, as he talks about the continuous growth of the town, and what they are looking forward to for 2024:
by John Reid Yesterday the Town of Dumfries began the review process for its Comprehensive Plan. It includes the goals of the town for the next 20 years, and action plans to achieve those goals. Some of the goals include land use, economic growth, transportation, and community services. “Today marks a pivotal moment in our […]
by John Reid Derrick Wood, Mayor of the Town of Dumfries, VA, has been elected as the 2024 first vice president of the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO), a constituency group of the National League of Cities (NLC). NBC-LEO serves as a forum for communication and networking among African-American municipal officials and […]
by John Reid Join the Town of Dumfries as they celebrate International Men’s Day on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. The event will be held at the Clyde N. Washington, Jr. Community & Recreation Center, 3800 Graham Park Road in Dumfries, Virginia. Register now at http://dumfriesva.gov. Vice Mayor Monae Nickerson spoke with the […]
Stacey Jordan, Chief Financial Officer for the Town of Dumfries recently completed the Virginia Women’s Municipal Leadership Institute, a partnership between Virginia Women Leading Government and the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center to provide women aspiring to become local government leaders with connections, content, tools, and opportunities to further develop their skills and broaden their network. […]
DUMFRIES, VA – The Town of Dumfries, Mayor Wood is proud to announce a Youth Empowerment event, taking place on Monday, February 20th at 5pm at 3800 Graham Park Road. This event is hosted by the youth of Dumfries and provides an opportunity for the youth and community leaders to come together and support the […]
Dumfries, VA – The Dumfries Town Council has passed a resolution to establish a committee to plan a celebration in 2024 to mark the 275th anniversary of the town’s charter. The resolution, which passed unanimously, marks a significant milestone in the history of Dumfries and signifies the council’s commitment to preserving and celebrating the town’s […]
Over the past few years, Virginia’s oldest town has developed into a flourishing area, becoming a place that has attracted new businesses, hosted farmer’s markets, and even the Vice President visited last October. As a result of their track record of success, the people of Dumfries rewarded Mayor Derrick Wood, Vice Mayor Monae Nickerson, and […]
