David Byrd Confirmed as Prince George’s County Director, Office of Central Services David J. Byrd was recently confirmed by the Prince George's County Council as Director of the Prince George’s County Office of Central Services, a key operational arm of local government. Confirmed in late March 2026, Byrd brings more than three decades of leadership experience across federal, state, and county roles. The Office of Central Services oversees critical infrastructure and support

The State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF) is bringing renewed national attention to the growing issue of government fraud, waste and abuse, backed by new findings and firsthand testimony before Congress. SFOF President and CEO Dr. OJ Oleka recently appeared before the House Oversight Committee to outline the scale of the problem and the urgent need for reform.

by Dorian B. Francis WASHINGTON / April 18, 2026 / BPALiveWire - I have been noticing more and more over the past year and a half or so athletes of all ages sharing their faith or giving glory to Jesus. Not just God, Jesus. That is a big thing. A lot of people give glory to God after winning something, usually an award. Or they will thank God. But when somebody speaks the name of Jesus, that is a whole different story. And we have heard of Tim Tebow’s with John 3:16 and Step

Dee Dee Bass Wilbon, Winona Coles, Kay Coles James, Pat Ware and Deana Bass Williams at Bass Bonded Publishing's Remember the Ladies Luncheon. WASHINGTON / April 1, 2026 / BPALiveWire - Bass Bonded Publishing hosted a luncheon at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., to mark the 250th anniversary of Abigail Adams’ famous “Remember the Ladies” letter, a defining document of the American Revolution that continues to resonate today. Adams, part of one of America’s foundi

The Veterans Health & Wellness Foundation held its Annual Awards Gala, A Serenade for Strength: Honoring Her Service, Healing Her Journey, on Tuesday at the Music Center at the Strathmore. The event brought together veterans, community leaders, caregivers and supporters for an evening of recognition, music and reflection focused on the service and unique challenges faced by the nation’s growing population of female veterans.

by Dorian B. Francis It feels like we are living in a time where everyone wants a platform. Everyone wants to go viral, everyone wants to be known. I’ve watched Christianity explode online in ways previous generations could only wish they could.  Scroll through TikTok or YouTube Shorts, and you’ll find street preachers like Nicholas Bowling and Soldier4christt boldly proclaiming the gospel at Pride events, abortion rallies, downtown party scenes and more. Then there's Stuart