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Nov 10, 2024 · by Concerned Citizens and Community Action Network The following is a petition to Governor Glenn Youngkin by Natasha White: “On September 15th, a horrifying incident occurred. Ekong Eshiet, out of desperation to escape continual racism and abuse, set himself on fire inside Virginia’s Red Onion prison. This desperate act was a last-resort ...
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Nov 10, 2024 · The Prince William County Police Department collected 393 pounds of unused and/or expired prescription drugs as well as e-cigarette and vaping devices as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) national Drug Take-Back event held …
4 Book Campaigns Bridging the Reading Literacy Divide
13 hours ago · Here are four book campaigns looking to bridge the reading literacy divide: 1. The 100 Book Campaign. Launched as a local book drive in Baltimore, the 100 Book Campaign wants to put 20,000 books into the homes of 200 city students this year. The kids need the help: research shows just 24% of Baltimore students are proficient in reading/English ...
Politics - PW Perspective
Oct 31, 2024 · by Zayd Hamid Last week, the PW Perspective’s Zayd Hamid spoke with several young voters to gauge their reaction to President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election. Now, he reports on feedback from more young voters on the presumptive nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, who has to this date earned more than ...
What to watch for in the 2024 General Assembly - PW Perspective
Jan 10, 2024 · by Virginia Mercury There’s a new building. A new tunnel. And lots of new politicians. The Virginia General Assembly will convene in Richmond today to begin its 2024 legislative session, a 60-day work period that’s supposed to end with a new, two-year state budget. Breakthroughs on the budget and other big policy items will again
Historic night in the Prince William County primary races
Jun 21, 2023 · Over the past month, voters in the Prince William County area went to the polls to vote for their candidates in the respective primaries. On Tuesday night, the results demonstrated a shift in leadership, as some incumbents held on in tightly contested races. Two of the biggest races concerned the Senatorial primaries. Democratic candidate Del.
PW Perspective announces endorsements in three key School …
Oct 30, 2023 · PW Perspective announces endorsements in three key School Board races. October 30, 2023. by PW Perspective Editorial Board. As Virginia’s premier Anti-racist media publication, we at PW Perspective have a duty to support candidates who will bring positive change to the community. At a time when our schools and teachers are under attack from ...
Breaking News: Prince William County Supervisors approve Digital ...
Dec 13, 2023 · On Wednesday, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors approved the PW Digital Gateway. In a hearing that lasted more than 27 hours, and after public comments either in favor of or against the project had spoken, it was voted on in a 4-3 vote, with Occoquan District Supervisor Kenny Boddye abstaining. It will allow for 23 million square ...
BOCS to hold Prince William Gateway Rezoning Meetings next …
Dec 8, 2023 · On Tuesday, December 12 at 10:00 am, the Prince William County Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings for the three rezoning cases for the Prince William Digital Gateway. Members of the community who would like to speak on any of the rezonings can sign up in the atrium of the James J. McCoart Building
“The policies that affect the families, will also affect the voters ...
Dec 15, 2023 · by John Reid Virginia has often been a state which achieves political history. In 1990, Douglas Wilder became the first Black man to serve as governor of a U.S. state since the Reconstruction era. This past November Delegate Don Scott became the first Black Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. In addition, there was