ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 21 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * APD Invites Community to Women in Law Enforcement Hiring Seminar Open House, March 30 The Alexandria Police Department (APD) is hosting its first ever Women in Law Enforcement Hiring event on March 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. This event is an excellent opportunity for women interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement and to learn about the various positions available within APD.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- Bloomberg Law, a part of Bloomberg, issued the following news release: * * * Bloomberg Law Showcases Advanced AI Solutions and Enhanced Workflow Tools at Legalweek ARLINGTON, VA -- Bloomberg Law today announced its participation in Legalweek, which will be held March 24-27, 2025, in New York. Bloomberg Law will highlight its ongoing commitment to enhancing legal professionals' efficiency and effectiveness through cutting-edge AI-powered solutions. Attendees a  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * CALS Global Opportunity Initiative cohort cultivates collaboration in Ethiopia The roasted earthiness of fine java filled the air as a small group of Virginia Tech faculty members watched the Ethiopian coffee ceremony being reverently performed for them. It was readily apparent to members of the cohort as they gathered at a small stakeholder farm in the lush, high-altitude village of Ilala, that this was exactl  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Clothesline Project returns to Virginia Tech on March 26 On Wednesday, March 26, the Virginia Tech Drillfield will transform into an outdoor exhibit as the annual Clothesline Project display returns to campus. The Clothesline Project shows the impact of gender-based and sexual violence through hundreds of T-shirts designed by survivors and their loved ones. Each shirt carries a personal message - words of pain,  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, March 20 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Double the Brand, Double the Reasons to Stay: The Rise of Dual-Brand Hotels With more than 100 dual-brand properties under development, pairings like Hilton's Home2 Suite by Hilton and Tru by Hilton dual-brand are delivering flexibility for guests and cost efficiencies for hotel owners One hotel. One big sign above the door letting you know which brand it belongs to. That w  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Expert explains why March Madness captivates us, propels little-known schools March Madness has become a cultural phenomenon that extends far beyond simply three weeks of college basketball games. The NCAA men's and women's tournaments are expected to draw more than $3 billion in legal sports wagers this year, but the excitement and cultural capital of "the big dance" also draws from our sense of community, our  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 21 -- Virginia's Community Colleges issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * Finalists Certified for Eastern Shore Community College Presidency RICHMOND - The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC), to succeed Dr. Jim Shaeffer, who is retiring at the end of June after six years leading the college. The finalists, in alphabetical order, are Dr. Rushton   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 21 -- Virginia's Community Colleges issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * Finalists Certified for Virginia Western Community College Presidency RICHMOND (March 20, 2025)- The State Board for Community Colleges has certified three finalists for the position of president at Virginia Western Community College (VWCC), to succeed Dr. Robert Sandel, who is retiring at the end of June after leading Virginia Western since 2001. The finalists, in alphabe  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Former Atlanta Falcons Executive, Veteran, to Speak at VMI LEXINGTON, Va. March 19, 2025 -- Virginia Military Institute invites the VMI community and general public to an evening of inspiration and leadership with Steve Cannon, a distinguished executive, philanthropist, and military advocate. Cannon will speak Tuesday, April 1, at 8 p.m. in Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall, as part of the Courageous Lea  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith Announce $11 Million in Funding for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Program RICHMOND, VA \-- Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith announced today that $11 million in federal funding is now available to drive economic development in southwest Virginia's coalfield communities. The Virginia Department of E  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Reports February General Fund Revenues Remain Ahead of Forecast RICHMOND, VA \- Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that for the month of February, total general fund revenues grew by 12.6 percent ($208.2 million) versus the same period last year and are up 6.6 percent ($1,166.3 million) year-over-year through the first eight months of Fiscal Year 2025. Compare  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 20 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin: Virginia is Ready to Take Full Responsibility for K-12 Education RICHMOND, VA \- Governor Glenn Youngkin and Virginia education leaders expressed support for the Executive Order issued by President Donald J. Trump returning education to the states. The Executive Order directs U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to take all steps within her authority to retur  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Graduate School Community Scholars to share their projects at March 27 showcase The 2025 Graduate School Community Scholars will showcase their work at a spotlight event from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 27, in the Graduate Life Center Multipurpose Room. The annual event is hosted by the Graduate School Office of Student Services, Inclusion, and Strategic Partnerships. Lunch will be provided. Chrishma Dhars  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Mark Paul named fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Mark Paul has been named a fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Paul is a professor and associate department head for faculty affairs in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Established in 1880, the society aims to advance engineering for the benefit of society and currently has more than 85,000 members from 140 count  more

VIENNA, Virginia, March 18 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release: * * * Navy Federal Credit Union Joining Curql Collective Investment helps give credit union movement greater access to fintech solutions VIENNA, VA (March 18, 2025) - Navy Federal is today announcing a strategic partnership with the Curql Collective, a collaboration of over 130 credit unions jointly investing in fintech for the benefit of credit unions and their members. The partnership reaffirms N  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 20 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Northrop Grumman Announces Webcast, Conference Call of First Quarter 2025 Financial Results FALLS CHURCH, Va. - March 20, 2025 - Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) announced today that its first quarter 2025 financial results will be posted on its investor relations website on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Prior to the market opening, the company will issue an advisor  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- BlueHalo, a provider of capabilities and technologies across space, air and cyber domains, issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * Ready for Orbit: BlueHalo Announces Breakthrough in Long-Haul Laser Communication Capabilities Albuquerque, NM - BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defense through mission-critical innovation in the space domain, today announced the successful milestone demonstration of its two-terminal long-  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Spring clean your closet with tips from a Virginia Tech expert As spring begins, it's the perfect time for a closet clean out, and this Virginia Tech instructor has some tips. "Detoxing your closet by getting rid of excess stuff that no longer serves you is one of the best ways to take physical action to let the past go," said Stephany Greene, a fashion designer, celebrity stylist, branding expert, and instruct  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 21 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * State Fair of WV receives the prestigious "Centurion Chamber of Commerce" designation from WV Secretary of State Charleston, W.Va. - Nestled in Greenbrier County where the event can trace its origins back to 1854, the State Fair of West Virginia--the state's largest fair--has been entertaining and educating young and old for more than 100 years. In 202  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- Airlines Reporting Corp. issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Travel Agencies Report $8.6 Billion in Air Ticket Sales in February 2025 International Travel Bolstered Overall Passenger Trips as Monthly Sales Declined ARLINGTON, Va. - March 20, 2025 - Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8.6 billion in February 2025 - a 4% decrease from February 2024./* Total passenger trips set  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech researcher earns fellowship to explore how obesity increases the risk for heart disease At home in Australia, Mark Renton started playing football as soon as he could. He figured it would eventually lead to a career prescribing strength training and exercise regimens to athletes. But as an undergraduate, the sports science curriculum included an exercise metabolism course that explored how cells t  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, March 21 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech researcher earns fellowship to explore how obesity increases the risk for heart disease Mark Renton, a postdoctoral associate with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, will investigate how the pannexin-1 protein regulates blood flow in an obesity-induced heart condition. By Lena Ayuk At home in Australia, Mark Renton started playing fo  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech researcher tackles corn disease with data Corn, the most widely grown crop in the United States, is increasingly affected by foliar diseases like tar spot, which can reduce yield and quality. Researchers at Virginia Tech's Southern Piedmont Agricultural Research and Extension Center (SPAREC) are working on data-driven solutions to help producers monitor, detect, and manage these potentially devastat  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Virginia Tech's second annual Accessibility Awareness Week to begin March 31 Virginia Tech's second annual Accessibility Awareness Week is March 31-April 5. This six-day event provides a wide array of learning opportunities and resources that engage the university community to think, discuss, learn, and take action regarding digital and physical accessibility. This year's theme is Accessibility by Design: How t  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 21 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on March 20, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Kris Warner applauds West Virginia Legislature for passing prohibition on Ranked Choice Voting Charleston, W.Va. - WV Secretary of State Kris Warner's 2025 legislative agenda as the state's chief elections officer advanced this week with the WV Legislature and the governor approving Senate Bill 490 which prohibits conducting any state  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, March 21 -- The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission issued the following news on March 20, 2025: * * * West Virginia higher education community convenes for next phase of Credential WV The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission recently convened dozens of faculty and other leaders from colleges and universities for a second statewide summit focused on implementing microcredentials, which are short, targeted learning experiences focused on spec  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 20 -- Virginia Tech posted the following news: * * * Where the rubber meets the test track: Kevin Fuller pairs his passions for racing and research As an undergraduate student studying mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech, Kevin Fuller '90 found his way into racing while working in an industrial co-op program. One of Fuller's co-workers there, Phil Good, had been a crew member for NASCAR legend Buddy Arrington. After leaving the crew, Good had made it into sev  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A vital link to local news W&M develops site to help the public find local news sources By Susan Corbett Say you were offered a job in a town you'd never been to. How would you know if you would like to live there? How are the schools? What is the crime rate? Is there any nightlife? Can you afford a house or apartment there? W&M Data Science assistant professor Alexander Nwala suggests you could begin y  more