NORFOLK, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * 'Hell on Wheels' Truck to Blast Dying Pigs' Cries Outside Fresno Eateries Fresno, Calif. - Diners on their way into Irene's Cafe and other local eateries that serve pork are in for an earful Thursday when " Hell on Wheels "--PETA's hyper-realistic pig transport truck that looks as if it contains real pigs on their way to slaughter--will bombard them with actu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * 7 Facts You Should Know About Military Spouses Americans are generally familiar with the U.S. military, holding our 2 million Active, Guard, and Reserve members in high esteem and routinely thanking the millions of veterans of the armed forces for their service. But few know much about the unpaid shadow force behind those volunteering to serve the country  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Commends Nomination of Mike Cadenazzi for Industrial Policy Position Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today supported the nomination of Mike Cadenazzi for Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy ahead of his confirmation hearing. "The Aerospace Industries Association applauds the nomin  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 30 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * Executive Order on College Accreditation Process On April 23, 2025, the Trump Administration issued an Executive Order (EO) and fact sheet directing an "overhaul" of the college accreditation process, stating that universities must maintain accreditation to receive federal financial aid. The EO directs the education secretary to hold accreditors accountable through the "den  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * An Overview Of New Mexico PFAS Reporting Requirements Overview of PFAS Per-and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), often called "forever chemicals," are a group of synthetic chemicals characterized by their resistance to water, oil, and heat, providing durability across various products. Due to strong carbon-fluorine bonds, PFAS chemicals persist in the environment, raising   more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Arctic Refuge Legislation Protects Indigenous Communities, Iconic Wildlife WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Legislation to permanently safeguard the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from destructive oil and gas development will help protect the Gwich'in People, along with polar bears, caribou, and nearly 200 species of migratory birds. The Arctic Refuge Protection Act  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Continues Push for Cargo Theft Crackdown on Capitol Hill Apr 29, 2025 Washington --Today, American Trucking Associations Chief Economist Bob Costello participated in a roundtable hosted by a House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee to discuss the impact that cargo theft has on trucking operations, other links in the supply chain, and consumers  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Team Honors Fallen, Draws Inspiration from Service Behind the stone, bronze and steel war memorials that line Washington, D.C.'s walkways are the stories of millions of U.S. service members who answered the call to service. While many of the names and faces behind those monuments have been forgotten over time, others were brought to the fore April 22 by the As  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Casey Tubman: Championing The Customer Experience Casey Tubman, President of Newmar Corporation, has a lifelong love for exploring the great outdoors in an RV. "I grew up in Michigan in a family with four kids. We went camping all the time and started out in a campervan, and then we traveled in a bread truck that my father converted to a camper, and then we moved onto a tow  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 30 -- Career Education Colleges and Universities issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * CECU Statement on Passage of Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Act CECU's president and CEO, Dr. Jason Altmire, issued the following statement after the House Committee on Education and Workforce completed its markup of the Student Success and Taxpayer Savings Act: "Although we have serious reservations about the formula used to determine the risk-sharing   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * Class of 2025: In social work and sobriety, Hilda Quansah found solid footing so she could excel The first-generation student's 'bumps and barriers' included switching majors many times, but with clearer focus, she now turns to graduate school at VCU. By Sian Wilkerson Six years ago, Hilda Quansah came to Virginia Commonwealth University as a biology major on a pre-medical tra  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 192 Metro Areas Between March 2024 And March 2025, As Fewer Metro Areas Add Jobs Compared To A Year Ago Tue, 04/29/2025 - 10:48 Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, Va.-W.Va., Anniston-Oxford, Ala. and Las Cruces, N.M. Lead in Number and Percentage of Yearly Job Gains, While Los Angeles-Long Beach-Glendale, Calif. and Monroe, Mich  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * Four honorees spotlighted for multicultural enrichment at VCU 'You welcome all who come,' Rao says at the 2025 PACME ceremony. By Amelia Heymann Chelsea Gary, director of recruitment and student programs in the College of Health Professions, is the 2025 recipient of Virginia Commonwealth University's Riese-Melton Award, which recognizes contributions that advance cross-cultura  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, April 30 (TNSres) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * New online tool tests how taxes shape sugar-sweetened drink purchases Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC created the Experimental Beverage Marketplace to study how taxes affect consumers' purchase of soft drinks, energy drinks, and other sugary beverages. By Matt Chittum Americans like their soda pop. And their sports drinks, and ene  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 29 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * Mason Korea and U.S. Embassy Seoul host Young Trilateral Leaders workshop George Mason University Korea and the U.S. Embassy Seoul recently hosted the 2025 U.S.-Republic of Korea (ROK)-Japan Young Trilateral Leaders (YTL) Regional Workshop Series on the Mason Korea campus. The workshop featured sessions on peace technology led by experts from the Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution at Ge  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Holistic Health Remains Soldier Safeguard at Home Soldier resilience on the battlefield starts with maintaining health and fitness at home, a panel of experts said. "Soldiers still need [Holistic Health and Fitness] today, and they will need it 10 years from now. Our soldiers need to adapt, they need to be able to be resilient in different battlefields at home befo  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Jacksonville Cat Shootings Prompt New PETA Video: 'Cats Don't Go Missing by Themselves!' Jacksonville, Fla. - Following reports that multiple cats have been injured after someone allegedly shot them with a pellet gun in the Royal Lakes area, PETA is bringing its new video series targeting people who let their cats wander outside to Jacksonville. In the spot,   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 30 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall University and AD Spears mutually agree to part ways Marshall University and Athletic Director Christian Spears announce their mutual agreement that Spears' contract will not be renewed. During his tenure at Marshall, Spears oversaw a tremendous period of program growth and athletic achievement. Highlights include the opening of Jack Cook Baseball Field, Sun Belt Conference Championsh  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 30 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall's Herd Academy expands to South Charleston campus for Fall 2025; open house set for May 15 Marshall University's Herd Academy is expanding opportunities for high school students in the Kanawha Valley. Beginning in fall 2025, students in Kanawha County will have the chance to take college-level classes at Marshall's South Charleston campus. The expansion builds on the success of Herd A  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * Martin Otto Receives NACDS Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) proudly honored Martin Otto, former chief operating officer of H-E-B and NACDS chair from 2016 to 2017, with the distinguished Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award during the Tuesday business program of the 2025 NACDS Annu  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * Meet-a-Ram: 'Miss Peaches' is a kind and constant presence at Shafer Court Dining Center who treats students like family Cashier Jackie Cherry reliably greets hundreds of morning and midday diners with a smile. By Dina Weinstein Meet-a-Ram is an occasional VCU News series about the students, faculty, staff and alumni who make Virginia Commonwealth University such a dynamic pla  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Proposed Rules for PFAS in Products: Reporting and Fees The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) proposed a new administrative rule t o implement a reporting and fee program for products containing intentionally added PFAS that are sold, offered for sale, or distributed in Minnesota. This rulemaking is required by Section 21 of a 2023 l  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * NACDS Foundation Awards More than $245,000 for Scholarships and Grants in 2025 The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation announced more than $245,000 in scholarships and grants through the annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program as part of an ongoing commitment to pharmacy education and recognition of the role of education in s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * New minor in research ecosystems to debut in fall 2025 at VCU Through the College of Health Professions, the undergraduate program will prepare students for careers in scientific research and administration. By VCU News staff Reflecting an ongoing commitment to future-proofing its students, Virginia Commonwealth University is introducing a new undergraduate minor in research e  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * New NACDS Chair Rick Gates Champions Unity and Progress at NACDS Annual Meeting With unmistakable optimism and a call to bold action, Rick Gates, senior vice president and chief pharmacy officer at Walgreens, stepped onto the stage for his inaugural address as chair of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), urging the pharmacy industry to  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * NIH Moves Away From Experiments on Animals: PETA Statement Washington, D.C. - Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Vice President Kathy Guillermo on NIH's announcement that it is prioritizing human-relevant research and moving away from experiments on animals: Champagne corks are popping at PETA thanks to NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya's l  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Opportunity To Rekindle The Passion: Bringing Former RV Owners Back To The Lifestyle Go RVing's newest special report turns attention to former RV owners who no longer own an RV, but for many, RVing still remains an active part of their lives. An extension of the latest Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile, this report offers valuable insights into former RV owners, revealin  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * PETA Calls Out Hermes' Wild-Animal Skin Sales at Shareholder Meeting Paris - "When will Hermes ban wild-animal skins and embrace ethical luxury by launching vegan Birkin and Kelly bags?" That's the question that PETA-- which owns stock in the company--will be asking Executive Chair Axel Dumas to address at the company's annual meeting on Wednesday. The action  more

RADFORD, Virginia, April 30 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Spring Commencement 2025 - Lauren Griffin's experience fuels her fight against cyberbullying Lauren Griffin grew up in the digital era, when children were getting their hands on technology and feeling the pressures of social media at an early age. Living on a farm in a small community, Griffin often was home alone for a while after school before her parents returned from work. She needed to have a mea  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Removing Scientists from National Climate Assessment Threatens Accuracy, Urgency of Report WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Dismissing the authors of the U.S. National Climate Assessment is an alarming step away from science-based decision making at a time when the country is experiencing intensifying climate impacts. The Assessment is a congressionally-mandated report that g  more

HERNDON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Technical Institute Publishes 2024 Annual Report The RV Technical Institute's 2024 Annual Report outlines its progress in strengthening its training program and growing the pool of trained RV service technicians. To achieve this, the Institute focused on multiple initiatives. One major endeavor was the Institute's continued partnerships with schools across the country, s  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 30 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Sculpting Legacy: Hampton Alumnus Kevin Pullen Donates Bronze Bust Honoring Pioneering Journalist and Turn-of-the-Century Alumnus Robert Sengstacke Abbott At Hampton University, the echoes of the past continue to shape the future. Kevin Pullen '77, an acclaimed sculptor and proud Hampton alumnus, breathed new life into one of Hampton's most impactful sons--Robert Sengstacke Abbott, Class of 1889--by gifting   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * StellarXplorers Crowns 2024-2025 National Space Design Competition Champions The Air & Space Forces Association's 2024-2025 StellarXplorers National Space Design Competition champion is "The Stellar Warriors" from Troy High School Navy Junior ROTC, in Fullerton, Calif. The StellarXplorers season began with 375 teams from across the country, competing in  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 30 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * McIntire School Cuts Ribbon for 'Totally Cool Building' Created With 'Students in Mind' By Andrew Ramspacher As Alex Pentimonti admired her surroundings, she spoke out loud. The fourth-year student at the University of Virginia's McIntire School of Commerce - and president of the Commerce Council - raved about the "traveling staircase" and the "big bright classrooms" and "stunning cafe." "I t  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Urgent: Flood Survival Tips for Animals in Oklahoma City Oklahoma City - With severe weather and possible flooding in store for the Oklahoma City area, PETA is issuing a reminder that people should stay vigilant as the storm drags on and never leave dogs tethered or penned outside. Whenever there's a natural disaster, many dogs and other companion animals a  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 30 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * Peanut Allergy Treatment in Young Kids Proves Highly Successful A real-world study of peanut oral immunotherapy in children younger than 3 has shown the approach is both safe and effective at desensitizing children to the increasingly common food allergy. The UVA Health Children's researchers enrolled 30 peanut-allergic children in the study of what is called epOIT - Early Peanut Ora  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Vacay Victory! Marriott Removing Animal Rides at the Great Pyramids After PETA Shows Beatings Bethesda, Md. - Following communications with PETA that included video footage of dying camels, beaten horses, and underfed animals, Marriott is now removing all tours and activities featuring camels and horses forced to carry visitors in the blistering heat at the G  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Victory for Public Disclosure! UW Animal Oversight Committee Accepts Defeat in Legal Fight to Hide Members' Names Seattle - In yet another major win for PETA in its work to open the University of Washington (UW) to public scrutiny, the university's animal experimentation oversight committee has given up its years-long legal fight to keep its members' names se  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 28 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Wild Bison in Colorado Could Be Protected with Passage of Groundbreaking Bill DENVER (April 28, 2025) -- Wild bison that move into Colorado could be safeguarded following passage of the Protect Wild Bison bill in the state General Assembly that designates the national mammal as protected wildlife. Sponsored by Sen. Jessie Danielson (D-Wheatridge), SB 25-053 des  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Zeroe Caviar Pledges No Animal Tests, Earning PETA Praise Miami - Locally headquartered Zeroe Caviar --purveyor of sustainable, high-quality vegan fish eggs--received kudos from PETA today for signing on to a groundbreaking new Eat Without Experiments program that helps shoppers identify food and beverage companies that don't test on animals. The Eat Withou  more