by John Reid Earlier on Tuesday, the Democratic National Committee announced plans to hold a virtual roll call to nominate President Joe Biden as their nominee for November’s general election. While that was happening, on a local level supporters from across Northern Virginia came together to celebrate the opening of the Coordinated Office in Dumfries. […]
Courtesy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced yesterday $2 million in grant awards from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownfield sites in Virginia while advancing environmental justice. These investments through EPA’s Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, and Cleanup (MAC) Grant Programs and Revolving Loan Fund […]
The following is sponsored by PowerMax Company We are thrilled to invite you to the upcoming Family Fun Day on June 1st at Merchant Park located at 3944 Cameron St, Dumfries, VA 22026, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. PowerMax Company, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, is dedicated to bringing the Prince William County community together in a […]
by John Reid On Friday night at the National Museum of the Marine Corps, the celebration of Virginia’s oldest chartered town began. A large gathering of citizens, political figures, and even a few celebrities made their way to Triangle as the 275th anniversary gala took place. Hosted by Fox 5’s Guy Lambert, the occasion was […]
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 […]
