Last Saturday, Manassas became the epicenter of the protests within the Commonwealth, as what was meant to be peaceful became anything but that. Yesterday, the community came together in solidarity at Baldwin Park as both police and protesters spoke on taking steps in what was known as the ‘What’s Next?’ rally. Organized in only four […]
The Prince William Board of County Supervisors (BOCS) approved a directive proposed by Supervisor Margaret Franklin (D-Woodbridge) on Tuesday night to create a Cultural Diversity Commission. The formation of this commission comes after peaceful protesters, including Delegate Lee Carter (D-Manassas), had tear gas fired at them by Virginia State Police. “We need a platform to […]
Last week, the PW Perspective reported on the peaceful demonstration that took place at Potomac Mills and the protests in Manassas where Delegate Lee Carter was attacked by state police. This article takes a look at what has been happening in neighboring communities. Video was recorded in all three locations, however, the PW Perspective has […]
Last night the nation saw an explosion of anger throughout its most populous cities, and it even took place on a local level, as Manassas was caught in the crosshairs between the citizens and police as protests continue over the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of a policeman. Today in the […]
The George Floyd murder in Minneapolis this Monday at the hands of a police officer has resulted in numerous protests across the country, and it has made its way to Prince William County. Yesterday, the PW Perspective covered the peaceful protest taking place at Potomac Mills. This evening in Manassas, it was anything but that. […]
Prince William County Police Chief Barry Barnard announced on Wednesday that he plans to retire from the Police Department effective July 1, 2020. Chief Barnard joined the Prince William County Police Department in 1976 where he served as an officer in patrol. During his 44-year tenure, he has held many positions of leadership within the […]
