Since 1980, the women’s prison population has grown by over 700% – faster than any other population in the country. Over 80% of women entering the legal system have experienced a form of violent victimization – sexual, partner, or caregiver violence. One of them is 61-year-old Michelle West. Since 1993, Michelle has been incarcerated for […]
by John Reid Looking for a fun activity to do with the family this weekend? Neabsco Baptist Church in Woodbridge will host its annual Car and Motorcycle Show this Saturday, from 10 am to 2pm. The church is located at 15545 Cardinal Drive. It will feature both vintage and modern vehicles. Awards will be given […]
Joseph Green, Founder and CEO of MyFiLi.com, a revolutionary ed-tech platform, is proud to announce its official launch today. This innovative platform leverages the power of AI to make financial literacy accessible and engaging for families, schools, and nonprofits. The need for financial literacy education has never been greater. In the United States alone, the average […]
by Charlie Paulin, Virginia Mercury President Joe Biden stopped by Prince William Forest Park in Triangle on Monday, as the country celebrated Earth Day, to tout two initiatives to combat climate change: expanding solar access and creating jobs to fuel America’s environmental efforts. Called the Solar for All program, Biden told the crowd that families could save […]
by PW Perspective Editorial Board Over the past several months the PW Perspective has learned about alleged abuses to 34-year-old Mustafa Aljazairi and several other inmates at Prince William County Jail in Manassas. Although there was a potential breakthrough when Prince William County Police Chief Peter Newsham noted an internal investigation revealed that Officer Robert […]
by John Reid Yesterday at the Verizon Auditorium in Manassas, messages of hope, inspiration, and connection filled the atmosphere at the Virginia Women and Family Support Center held their annual “Breaking Cycles” conference. The theme was ‘A Season of Rest and Healing,’ with several messages and activities pertaining to the mission of helping women understand […]
by John Reid The Future Kings program is a STEM mentorship program that has been based here in Prince William County for over a decade. It is a non-profit organization offering a unique, year-long after school educational program that guides young men of color in grades 6-12 from underserved communities to explore exciting career opportunities […]
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 […]
Directives also provide financial assistance to Residents Facing Immediate Eviction Supervisor Margaret Angela Franklin at Tuesday’s Board of County Supervisor meeting issued four directives that would ease the tax burden on small businesses, provide financial assistance to residents facing immediate eviction, and identify a funding source for a multipurpose building for the Woodbridge District library […]
This announcement is from the Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. – Beta Alpha Omega Chapter (Woodbridge, VA) – The Beta Alpha Omega Chapter of Iota Phi Theta in partnership with the Northern VA I.O.T.A.S. Foundation are proud to announce the upcoming “Meet the Congressional Candidate Town Hall Forum,” on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at the […]
