WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is announcing six 2024 Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) Program grant awards. RRTCs conduct research, provide training and technical assistance, and share information to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Ac  more

MONTEREY, California, Sept. 24 -- The Naval Postgraduate School's Center for Homeland Defense and Security issued the following story: Faced with recruiting and retention challenges, and increased service expectations, Michael Mezhberg has set a roadmap for seeking accreditation for his 911 Emergency Communications Center aimed at addressing both issues. CHDS Emergence Alum and Assistant Section Chief for the Southeastern Massachusetts Regional 011 District Michael Mezhberg The Center for Hom  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * 10 schools named "Attendance All-Stars" honored with golden basketballs signed by 2024 World Champion Boston Celtics; Events highlight state's "Your Presence is Powerful" campaign * * * Today, Governor Maura Healey was joined by Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler, DESE Acting Commissioner Russell D. Johnston, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, Superintendent of Bosto  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Senior Airman Evan Porter, Air University Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- The Curtis E. Lemay Center for Doctrine and Education and the Air University Innovation Accelerator are teaming up to present the sixth Leadership Educational Development eXperience at the Eagle Institute in Montgomery, Alabama, Oct. 30, 2024. LEDx: Kobayashi will delve into the critical t  more

MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, Sept. 24 -- Air University issued the following news: By Senior Airman Evan Porter, Air University Public Affairs The Curtis E. Lemay Center for Doctrine and Education and the Air University Innovation Accelerator are teaming up to present the sixth Leadership Educational Development eXperience at the Eagle Institute in Montgomery, Alabama, Oct. 30, 2024. LEDx: Kobayashi will delve into the critical topics of leadership, innovation, and strategy. Attendees can expect th  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: * * * Meier Brings Integrity, Professionalism, and Extensive Experience in Criminal Justice System * * * Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today named Attorney David Meier to lead an independent investigation into the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia, who died while training to become a member of the Massachusetts State Police. A trial attorney for ove  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: The Healey-Driscoll Administration, the Massachusetts Congressional delegation and Boston Mayor Michelle Wu are celebrating that Massachusetts has been awarded nearly half a billion dollars from the U.S. Department of Transportation to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge. The project will allow for more train capacity, faster and more reliable rides, and increased safety on MBTA commu  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Sept. 23, 2024: A Boston man was arraigned today in federal court for allegedly flying a drone near the finish line at the Boston Marathon in April 2024. The drone flight prompted law enforcement and bomb technicians to seize the drone mid-air, land it and evaluate its threat to the public. Allan Nip, 30, was charged with unlawfully flying a drone in restri  more

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Sept. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Puerto Rico issued the following news release: Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has approved an initial set of 78 communities across 47 states, territories, and the District of Columbia for designation under Section 1103 of the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. San Juan, in the District of Puerto Rico, has been designated as a participant in this initiative. The Justice Department -   more