RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * "Amid Struggles" & "Crowded": Sears Has To Face Challengers in Intensifying GOP Primary for Governor With a billboard truck highlighting the GOP primary for Governor's "race to the right" circling the Virginia Department of Elections, new reports are detailing Winsome Earle-Sears' flailing campaign. This came as statewide candidates submitted their petitions to get on the ballot. Yesterday,  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 18, 2025: * * * Ahead of Veto Deadline, Democrats Urge Youngkin to Sign Critical Legislation With the veto deadline fast approaching on Monday, Virginia Democrats are calling on Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign vital legislation that would support working families, protect women's rights, and improve public safety. Last year, Youngkin vetoed a record 201 bills, including crucial measures   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * As Sears Defends Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs, First-Time Unemployment Claims Surge New reporting from Axios Richmond detailed the surge in first-time unemployment claims at the beginning of March following Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia's economy and workforce that Winsome Earle-Sears has defended and doubled down on. Axios Richmond: March shows a big jump in Virginia unemployment   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 20 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release: * * * Booz Allen & Shield AI Partner to Bring Autonomy to DOD Deploying autonomous AI capabilities into threat scenarios McLean, VA and San Diego - March 18, 2025 - Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) and Shield AI announced today that the companies are partnering to deliver a new era of AI-enabled, software-defined autonomous solutions for the U.S. government. Th  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 20 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * Booz Allen Celebrates Albedo's Clarity-1 Launch Deploying autonomous AI capabilities into threat scenarios McLean, VA - Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced that Booz Allen Ventures portfolio company Albedo has successfully launched Clarity-1, the first commercial satellite to operate in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO), marking a   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Dave LaRock Calls Winsome Earle-Sears "Unelectable" During an interview with Fox 5, Dave LaRock called his GOP primary opponent Winsome Earle-Sears "unelectable" as he explained why he entered the race and helped derail Sears' straightforward path to the nomination. His comments are the latest in the intensifying GOP primary that has Sears, LaRock, and Amanda Chase attacking one another and  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 18 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Dean Melissa Perry appointed to prestigious National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine Committee Melissa J. Perry, ScD, MHS, dean of George Mason University's College of Public Health, has been appointed to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's Committee on Clinical Follow-Up and Care for Those Impacted by the JP-5 Releases  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 20 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Experts Discuss Challenges and Reasons for Optimism in Real Estate Industry at ODU Conference By Joy Vann While the inventory of houses for sale in Hampton Roads is very low -- with nearly 4,000 houses on the market -- there are more than 9,000 real estate agents in the area vying for business. That's according to Van Rose, principal owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices RW, Towne Realty, one of the fi  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 20 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Research into alcohol use disorder: Imagining future events changes brain to improve healthy decision-making A new study by Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC found practicing episodic future thinking both reduced impulsivity and enhanced connectivity in key regions of the brain. By Matt Chittum Learning to think more ab  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * Glenn Youngkin Doubles Down on Embracing Trump's Attacks on Virginia's Workforce and Economy Today, Glenn Youngkin held a press conference doubling down on his support for Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia's workforce and economy. Youngkin repeated his call for the 300,000+ Virginians at risk of losing their jobs to update their resumes, search for jobs on LinkedIn and Ind  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin acts on bipartisan "Compete to Win" priorities as Virginia roars past new economic milestones RICHMOND, VA - Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin today signed 180 pieces of legislation, including a package of bipartisan priorities that are part of his ongoing efforts to make sure the Commonwealth competes to win for jobs, businesses, and growth. The package includes le  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Announces Plans for Canopy by Hilton's First Ski Destination Hotel at New Deer Valley East Village Canopy by Hilton at Deer Valley is latest hotel addition anticipated as part of Deer Valley Resort's expansion project and Canopy Brand's first hotel in Utah PARK CITY, UT - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of an agreement for a new-build Canopy by Hilton   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * How artist residencies help shape the Virginia Tech experience For college students, learning from professional artists is often not just about art -- it's about developing the creative mindset, problem-solving skills, and adaptability needed to excel in any industry. At Virginia Tech, the Moss Arts Center gives students from all disciplines the opportunity to connect with artists through a range of engagement ac  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 20 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Martina Cheung to speak at George Mason's Spring Commencement By Preston Williams Martina Cheung, president and CEO of S&P Global, will be the featured speaker at George Mason University's Spring Commencement on May 15 at EagleBank Arena on the Fairfax Campus. Since 2010, Cheung, also a member of S&P Global's board of directors, has held several positions with the New York-based company, including  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * NEW from Daily Signal: "Not So Fast," Winsome A new column from The Daily Signal highlights the intensifying GOP primary for governor and how Winsome Earle-Sears' once "clear, primary-free" path came to an abrupt end as Dave LaRock and Amanda Chase entered the race. With Sears' flailing campaign, and the three candidates fighting over the primary, "spring in Virginia is not going to be dull.  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 20 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * Educating Future Teachers: DCEPS Offers Support for Students By Kelsey Kendall At Old Dominion University, future educators find hands-on learning opportunities and support through the Darden College of Education & Professional Studies (DCEPS). In Virginia, the teacher shortage has prompted lawmakers in recent years to take steps to address the issue, whether through budgetary action or regulatory change  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 20 -- The George Mason University's College of Health and Human Services issued the following news: * * * Osteoporosis cases are rising, but risk differs across demographics By Taylor Thomas While increased average life expectancy is a testament to modern medicine and public health efforts, an aging population comes with an increased presence of chronic diseases such as osteoporosis. Research published in Osteoporosis International by Hong Xue and graduate students C  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: * * * Policymakers and Industry Leaders Discuss AI Innovation at Bloomberg Industry Group Executive Forum ARLINGTON, VA -- On March 6, Bloomberg Industry Group hosted "Making Artificial Intelligence Work for You Today," an executive forum on AI, which brought together AI thought leaders from law firms, tax and accounting firms, large corporations, and political circles to explore real-world  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * RACE TO THE RIGHT: Intensifying GOP Primary Continues as Sears, LaRock, and Chase Fight for Trump's Attention This week the intensifying GOP Governor slugfest continued as Winsome Earle-Sears, Dave LaRock, and Amanda Chase race to the right taking extreme positions and tearing each other down all while leaving Virginians behind. SHUT UP & DRIVE Right Turn: A new story from the Washington   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Requiem concert to bring ensembles together for musical masterpiece Mozart's Requiem will be performed by the Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts ' combined choirs and orchestra and the Blacksburg Master Chorale on Sunday, March 30, at 4 p.m. in the Moss Arts Center. This is the first time that Requiem will be performed in the Moss Arts Center and the first time that more than 260 performers across the vari  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Research into alcohol use disorder: Imagining future events changes brain to improve healthy decision-making Learning to think more about specific events in your future appears to reduce impulsivity, improve decision-making, and shows potential as a therapy for alcohol use disorder, a new Virginia Tech study found. The study, which involved 24 participants whose brains were scanned during both resting-state and  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * Sears Refuses to Acknowledge Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs That She's Repeatedly Defended Today during a jobs focused press conference, Winsome Earle-Sears refused to acknowledge Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs that she's repeatedly defended despite the devastating impacts on Virginians and the Commonwealth's economy. After defending Trump's attacks on Virginia  more

ROSSLYN, Virginia, March 20 -- Shift5 Inc., an observability platform for onboard operational technology, issued the following news release: * * * Shift5 Named #2 in Security Category on Fast Company's List of the World's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 Onboard observability company ranks #2 among security leaders, while also joining the overall prestigious list alongside Waymo, Nvidia, Duolingo, and more Arlington, VA - March 18, 2025 - Today, Shift5, the observability platform for onboar  more

TYSONS, Virginia, March 20 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Squire Patton Boggs Advises on Winning Deals at IJGlobal Americas Awards Squire Patton Boggs advised on two winning transactions at the IJGlobal Awards celebrating the most innovative and market-shaping infrastructure transactions across the Americas. In the "Transport Deal of the Year - Airports, North America" category, the firm served as co-bond counsel to the New York Transportation Developmen  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 20 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news on March 19, 2025: * * * Ten West Virginia Counties Receive Public Assistance Approval from President Donald Trump Charleston, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced that President Donald Trump approved his request for Public Assistance in Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Summers, Wayne, and Wyoming counties. Other counties in both the Individual Ass  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * University Libraries opens branch in Academic Building One On a crisp February morning underneath a massive white tent in the shadow of the newest building in the Alexandria skyline, more than 1,000 Hokies, government officials, faculty, students, and business leaders celebrated a new era in education and research -- the grand opening of Academic Building One. As they walked through the doors of the glass and ste  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 19 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech to observe 2025 Day of Remembrance Virginia Tech will observe the 2025 Day of Remembrance to honor the students and faculty members who lost their lives on April 16, 2007. On Saturday, April 12, the 3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance, an annual event that attracts thousands of walkers and runners to the Blacksburg campus, will begin -- rain or shine -- at 9 a.m. with a moment of silence. The run's 3.2-  more

HERNDON, Virginia, March 20 -- Volkswagen of America, an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release on March 19, 2025: * * * Volkswagen announces pricing of all-new, boldly redesigned 2025 Tiguan * 2025 Tiguan has a starting MSRP of $29,495 for FWD and $30,995 for AWD * Third-generation elevates Tiguan interior with premium features and materials: standard 12.9-inch display with available 15-inch display; available 30-color interior ambient lighting, q  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Leading conservation scientist to speak at William & Mary's 2025 Commencement Conservation International CEO and host of PBS series 'Changing Planet' to receive an honorary doctorate as W&M celebrates Year of the Environment By Erin Jay One of the world's leading conservation scientists will address graduates at William & Mary's 2025 Commencement ceremony. M. Sanjayan, CEO of Conservation International an  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 19 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Winsome Earle-Sears Says She's Talked with Trump After Amanda Chase Teased Endorsement In a new interview with Former Trump Co-Chair John Fredricks, Winsome Earle-Sears confirmed she's talked with Donald Trump, but refused to comment on the content of the conversation. The admission follows Sears "fully embracing Trump" and her primary opponent Amanda Chase teasing an endorsement from Trum  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * World@VCU: Ali Ansari from Afghanistan 'Studying is not easy, but it is incredibly rewarding, and I love to learn.' World@VCU is a VCU News feature, in partnership with the Global Education Office, that highlights students from around the world who enrich the VCU community. Ali Ansari is enrolled in the GEO's English Language Program. What should we know about your home country? Afghanistan ha  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, March 20 -- The West Virginia University's Health Sciences Center issued the following news: * * * WVU welcomes Sen. Capito to usher in phase one of extensive dental school renovation The West Virginia University School of Dentistry welcomed Sen. Shelley Moore Capito to campus today (March 18) to celebrate a $12.6 million award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for its extensive expansion and renovation project. Her visit included a ceremony and   more