Due to the current state of affairs with the Coronavirus pandemic, there have been changes made to Prince William County’s proposed budget. The county’s newest proposed budget protects essential services and funds human services with no increase in real estate tax. With the county’s budget season reaching its end, Chair At-Large Ann Wheeler of the […]
Governor Ralph Northam announced Monday a dramatic expansion of Virtual Virginia, the Virginia Department of Education’s online learning system, to allow every teacher in the Commonwealth to host virtual classes while schools are closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Virtual Virginia will expand its offerings to include elementary and middle school content as an option […]
Prince William County’s budget hearings are coming up this week, so I spoke with Woodbridge District Supervisor Margaret Franklin to discuss what’s in the budget, her priorities, and the importance of county residents getting involved in the budget process. It’s important to know where we are in the budget process, and Supervisor Franklin was able […]
This edition of “Our Voices” is from Anonymous List for Change. Did you know that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recommends $131-150 per week for groceries for a family of four? A Family of 4 is defined by the USDA as a male and female 19-50 years old and two children 2-11 years old. […]
Last night a Virtual Town Hall meeting was held on Facebook Live by Delegates Elizabeth Guzman, Jennifer Carroll Foy and Prince William County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Ann Wheeler. They took the time to address the current situation of how the state of Virginia was dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, they answered questions […]
During these times, people may find themselves in desperate need of resources. This is especially so for LGBTQ youth in the Prince William County area. Fortunately, there is an organization that is able to help financially in this COVID-19 pandemic. Casa BruMar Foundation, and advocacy organization dedicated to helping the LGBTQ community, has created a […]
Governor Ralph Northam announced on Monday that the Department of General Services’ (DGS) Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services (DCLS) is one of the first public health labs in the nation to use genetic technology to help public health officials better understand and combat the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a press release from the Office of […]
You’ve heard the news: COVID-19 requires social distancing. This means that in person school is out and online instruction is in. Earlier this week, Governor Ralph Northam of Virginia issued a “Stay Home Order” that requires social distancing. The order effectively ends in-person school instruction and encourages remote learning. But advocates are concerned that online […]
Governor Ralph Northam announced in a press conference at 2 p.m. on Monday that he is issuing “stay-at-home” order for residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia until June 10, 2020. Increasing efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Novel Coronavirus, Northam has released a statement ordering Virginia residents to stay at home. People will […]
This edition of “Our Voices” comes from Kerry Goosby, an Air Force veteran, photographer and lifelong Redskins fan. I’ll begin my opinion piece by rating the Trump administration and the CDC task force response to the COVID-19 virus as a B+. I give them this rating mainly because of messaging to the American public. They […]
