Yesterday, community activist Ebony Lofton announced that she will be officially running to become mayor in the town of Dumfries. Lofton is currently the President of South Cove Homeowners Association and has been one of the most vocal voices within the Dumfries community, speaking out on a myriad of issues, such as the opposition of […]
Groundbreaking of The Rose Gaming Resort Project in Dumfries will take place in January Colonial Downs Group is gearing up for another exciting year in Virginia with two major groundbreaking events in Dumfries on January 11 and Emporia during the first quarter of 2022. Local and civic leaders in both communities will join Colonial Downs […]
This weekend the Town of Dumfries will hold its 47th annual Christmas Parade. In what has been known as a yearly tradition, the parade will be a celebration for Virginia’s oldest town and honor its tradition. It will start at 10:00am at the Triangle Shopping Plaza and conclude at 17739 Main Street. It will feature […]
The town of Dumfries recently has hosted several monumental occasions, from the naming of Liberty Lane to the official recognition of Batestown Road on Juneteenth, and Thursday night was one that will etch forever in its annals. While several political candidates have graced this town’s historic venues, either to promote their own candidacy or to […]
In a year in which the Dumfries community was shifted into change due to the global pandemic, those who served beyond the call of duty in such tumultuous times were honored in a beautiful ceremony last night at Mayor Derrick Wood’s annual ball. Taking place at the Fabriek Event Center, it was a night of […]
Gina Ciarcia already holds many titles; chief among them are being a veteran wife, mother, and educator. Now, she hopes to add another title in the coming months: Delegate of Virginia’s 2nd District. Recently the Republican candidate spoke with the PW Perspective about the pressing issues of the community and how she is equipped to […]
In the latest episode of Spotlight Dumfries, Mayor Derrick Wood features Potomac District Supervisor Andrea Bailey.
Saturday was a day in which several leaders, both state and local, along with family members and the Prince William County community came to Ebenezer Baptist Church in Woodbridge to celebrate the life of civil rights activist Albert E. Brooks, Sr. Brooks passed away earlier this year, and the lives of those he touched joined […]
Juneteenth was a day for more than just celebrating the freedom of our ancestors from the chains of slavery. It was a day to honor history and to pay tribute to those who gave so much within the Dumfries community. Yesterday was more than just the changing of a street name, it was an appreciation […]
On Juneteenth at 11:00am, Prince William Board of County Vice Chair Andrea Bailey will be joined with community leaders and members of the Batestown community for the official renaming of Mine Road to Batestown Road, a 20 year effort. After the formal program, Vice Chair Bailey will be joined by members of the Historical Commission […]
