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WEBSep 15, 2024 · Virginia Women and Family Support Center is a 501 (c)3 nonprofit that has beenproviding long-term housing to women and their children experiencinghomelessness since 2016. Mark your calendars for a magical evening under the stars at the Virginia Women and Family Support Center’s Jazz on the …
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WEBSep 12, 2024 · This week, the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department (OWL VFD) proudly unveils its newest community initiative: a Little Free Library dedicated to Assistant Chief Michael Clark.
County to Accept Applications for Housing Assistance Payments
WEB6 days ago · The Prince William County Office of Housing and Community Development, or OHCD, will be accepting applications for the Emergency Housing Assistance Program II, also known as Subsistence Payments, beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Sept. 16, running through 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. The Emergency Housing …
Breaking News: Prince William County Supervisors approve Digital ...
WEBDec 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 …
Racist Tropes and Lies: We’ve Seen This Before - PW Perspective
WEBSep 14, 2024 · by Jennifer Roberts While many Americans work tirelessly toward racial justice in the United States, there remains an old, opposing, evil force that takes no days off – white supremacy. While the actors are somewhat new, the script is the same. White supremacy intimidates and subjugates its targets, forcing them to …
Education - PW Perspective
WEBSep 7, 2024 · by Nathaniel Cline, Virginia Mercury As Virginia schools reopen for a new school year, most of those serving low-income students or those identified as “at-risk” will receive $371.3 million in additional funding over the next two school years, according to the state budget. Lawmakers redirected approximately $650 million each year and added ...
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WEBby Dumfries Mayor Derrick Wood Dear PW Perspective Readers, Human trafficking is a serious issue that demands our collective attention and action. It affects communities worldwide, including right here in Northern Virginia. As the Mayor of Dumfries, I am calling upon every member of our community to join us in combating this terrible crime.
Politics - PW Perspective
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Earlier today, on the eve of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, reports confirmed that Ohio’s J.D. Vance has been selected among a group of Republicans to be the running mate of former president Donald Trump. Although Vance was a staunch opponent of Trump […] July 15, 2024. by PW Perspective Editorial Board.
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WEBJul 22, 2024 · In her groundbreaking debut novel Jaded Choyce, author Shaynuh Sloane exposes the systemic racism, sexism, and toxicity festering in many government agencies through the riveting story of Chloe Choyce, a Black single mother whose career dreams are shattered by a hostile work environment. The book …
Has the debate over the PW Digital Gateway revealed the truth?
WEBOct 10, 2022 · For years, Prince William County has been at a crossroads between technological progress and land conservation. What started as concerns over land use, environmental impacts and noise pollution has deteriorated into divisiveness, petitions, and even racial remarks on social media. "We have seen horrible posts on social media with the 'puppeteers ad,' said Mary Ann