FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 22 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on April 21, 2025: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections What a great spring break week!! I trust many of you enjoyed some time away and hopefully even shared some quality outside time with friends and family. Because it is spring break, I am limiting my 'reflections' today in the hope that we can all enjoy the amazing opportunities spring break has pro  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 22 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy shares gun violence research at congressional briefing By Paola Duran In February, George Mason University's Center for Evidence-Based Crime Policy (CEBCP) within the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, hosted its 12th congressional briefing at the U.S. Capitol, focused on "Preventing Gun Violence." The event, led by Criminology, Law and Society Profe  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 21 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Virginia Homeland Security Task Force Has Arrested Over 500 Criminal Illegal Immigrants, Over 130 Gang Affiliates RICHMOND, VA - The Virginia Homeland Security Task Force (VHSTF), a federal-state partnership established by the U.S. Department of Justice to combat transnational organized crime, gang violence and immigration violations across Virginia passe  more

TYSONS, Virginia, April 19 -- WTHR, a part of TEGNA Inc., issued the following news release on April 17, 2025: * * * Indiana Fever and WTHR Announce Extension of Their Multi-Year Broadcast Agreement to Deliver Record Number of Games to Fans TYSONS, Va. and INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana Fever and WTHR, the TEGNA owned NBC affiliate in Indianapolis, today announced a multi-year extension of their landmark distribution agreement to deliver more exciting basketball action to central Indiana fans tha  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 21, 2025: * * * Mellon Foundation grant will support launch of Indigenous Humanities Lab at VCU Through a partnership of the Humanities Research Center and the College of Humanities and Sciences, Cristina Stanciu and Catherine Ingrassia are expanding the university's focus on Native programs. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University's Humanities Research Center (HRC) is partnering w  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 21 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Shady Far-Right Billionaire Embroiled in Ethics Scandal Gave Thousands to Winsome Earle-Sears # Harlan Crow has donated $65,000 to Winsome Earle-Sears VIRGINIA - New reporting from the American Journal News exposed that Winsome Earle-Sears accepted tens of thousands of dollars from shady far-right billionaire Harlan Crow. American Journal News: Megadonor embroiled in ethics scanda  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 21, 2025: * * * Pope Francis' legacy may be a 'bridge between tradition and modernity' Religious studies professor Andrew Chesnut outlines the history-making pontiff's impact - and where the Catholic Church may turn next. By Sian Wilkerson In 2013, Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina became the first Latin American pope elected in the Catholic Church's history. Now, following Pope Francis' dea  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Sears Shamelessly Praises Trump's Tariffs as Virginians Face More Layoffs Recent reporting from The Roanoke Times found a new round of layoffs at the Volvo Trucks New River Valley plant in Dublin could cause more than 350 autoworkers in Southwest Virginia to lose their jobs due in part to "the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs." This comes after a previous wave of layoffs at the plant, which  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 21, 2025: * * * Symposiums this week showcase how students are rising stars in VCU's vibrant research community The graduate and undergraduate events display the breadth and depth of discovery on campus. By Madeline Reinsel Research Weeks 2025 at Virginia Commonwealth University is already well underway, as the university celebrates its commitment to research and the work of its scholars. Thi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 21 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Trump Tariffs That Sears Called "Good" Now Cause Backbreaking Layoffs at Volvo Plant in Pulaski County # Winsome Earle-Sears: "I think that's good" VIRGINIA - As Trump's tariff chaos causes uncertainty for Virginia businesses, Volvo Group North America announced 250-350 local workers would be laid off at its Volvo Trucks New River Valley plant in Pulaski County. The announcement follows   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 22 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Exercise and Nutrition May Be Prescriptions for Some Menopausal Symptoms By Audrey Breen Judging by the news articles and book releases, menopause is having a moment. The stage of women's health when reproductive ability declines often brings a litany of debilitating symptoms and increased health risks, including heart disease. But for some women, perimenopause (the onset of menopaus  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 22 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Children's Expanding Neonatal ICU To ensure newborns across Virginia and beyond with critical illnesses and complex medical conditions can access world-class, highly specialized care, UVA Health Children's is expanding its neonatal intensive care unit. "Our NICU is a shining example of UVA Health's mission to transform health and inspire hope," said Wendy Horton, PharmD, M  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Arts education major embraces research through an artistic lens Kate Ogden blends her interests in teaching, science and art by developing a K-16 curricular resource that explores the intersection of AI and photography. By Joan Tupponce About Every Ram's a Researcher: As part of VCU's annual Research Weeks, this series highlights the ways that undergrads at VCU, no matter their major, get invol  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Esha Sharma finds harmony through humanities and hard science From diverse research projects as an undergraduate, the aspiring ER physician embraced the link between anthropology and medicine. By William Lineberry, Honors College Esha Sharma has found much of her undergraduate learning outside the classroom. On Virginia Commonwealth University's academic and medical campuses, she  more

ETTRICK, Virginia, April 22 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Announces Spring 2025 Commencement Speakers VSU will celebrate its Spring 2025 graduates with two ceremonies featuring powerful keynote addresses from Virginia Speaker of the House Don Scott and Virginia Senator Louise Lucas. Virginia State University is pleased to announce the keynote speakers for its Spring 2025 Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 17. The University wil  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 22 -- The West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Justice Walker Announces Retirement Effective June 27 CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Justice Beth Walker today announced her intent to retire from the office of Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia on June 27. "While serving the people of West Virginia has been the greatest honor of my life, I now do my part to usher in a new generation of lead  more