ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 -- Airlines Reporting Corp. issued the following news release: * * * ARC and Royal Jordanian Airlines Announce ARC Direct Connect Partnership Royal Jordanian Airlines Enhances Retailing Capabilities with Modern Distribution Solution ARLINGTON, Va. - April 30, 2025 - Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC), a leading provider of data, financial services and modern distribution solutions, has announced a new partnership with Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) through ARC Direct Co  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 30, 2025: * * * Blue Wooldridge, longtime public service educator at the Wilder School, dies at 86 'His dedication to justice, inclusion and community uplift was unmatched,' Dean Susan Gooden says. By Tiffany Murray-Robertson, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Blue Wooldridge, whose commitment to equity in public administration helped shape generations of students at Virg  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: The spirit of brotherhood propelled Jagpal Chahal to become a psychiatric nurse practitioner The VCU School of Nursing's strong program lured the Canada native to Richmond to pursue his master's degree. By Joan Tupponce It's no coincidence that Jagpal "Jag" Chahal is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. He's navigating a familiar - and familial - path. "I've always wante  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Democratic Elected Officials Call Out Trump's Destruction of Virginia's Workforce and Economy During First 100 Days # On Wednesday, Democratic elected officials called out Donald Trump's destruction of Virginia's workforce and economy during his first 100 days of his second term. Citing increasing unemployment numbers in Virginia and the new GDP figure released this morning--marking the fi  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Democratic Iowa House Candidate Angel Ramirez Clinches Sweeping Victory in Special Election Today, the DNC congratulates Democratic candidate Angel Ramirez for her victory in tonight's Iowa House District 78 special election. With this victory, the Iowa Legislature gains another Democrat who will fight for working people and defend against Republicans' extreme agenda. Ramirez's   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 1 -- General Dynamics Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on April 30, 2025: * * * General Dynamics Electric Boat Awarded $12 Billion Contract Modification for Virginia-Class Submarines GROTON, Conn. - General Dynamics Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today it has been awarded a total of $12.4 billion in contract modifications for construction of two fiscal year 2024 Virginia-class submarin  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Debuts in Central India with the Opening of Hilton Garden Inn in Jabalpur The opening brings Hilton's signature upscale hospitality to the city JABALPUR, India - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Jabalpur, marking the brand's entry into Madhya Pradesh's thriving commercial and cultural hub, Jabalpur. The launch marks a significant mi  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Set to Welcome Ninth Brand in South East Asia with Hampton by Hilton The launch in Thailand reinforces Hilton's expansion of its focused-service offerings as midscale travel in the region continues to grow in appeal SINGAPORE - Leading global hospitality company Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the debut of its award-winning Hampton by Hilton brand in Thailand thro  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * LXR Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Experiential Travel with 'Pursuit of Adventure' Launching globally this spring, the program will be available across the brand's expanding international portfolio MCLEAN, Va. -- LXR Hotels & Resorts today announces the launch of the Pursuit of Adventure program, a brand-wide initiative celebrating the timeless pursuit of personal exploration.  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia issued the following news on April 30, 2025: * * * SCHEV awards $250,000 to transform federal work-study programs The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) awarded $250,000 in grants to two institutions of higher education to help transform on-campus federal work-study jobs to function more like internships. SCHEV awarded the grants as part of the Virginia Talent + Opportunity Partnership (V-TOP).  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Throughout Trump's First 100 Days, Winsome Earle-Sears Cheered on Trump's Devastating Agenda Instead of Fighting for Virginians # Winsome Earle-Sears: "I'm supporting what the President is doing." VIRGINIA - With today marking the first 100 days of Donald Trump's second term, here's a reminder that Winsome Earle-Sears has cheered on Trump's agenda instead of fighting for Virginians. Sear  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 1 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release: * * * Twice as Good: Mars Halfway to Halloween is back for year two, bringing thrilling twists to seasonal lineup "Mars Tricks, Treats and Trends" report shows some Americans are already embracing the Halloween spirit Newark, NJ (April 30, 2025) -- Mars, the authority on Halloween, and maker of some of the world's most beloved treats and snacks is again c  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 30, 2025: * * * VCU Board of Visitors to meet in person May 8-9 By Mike Porter The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors will hold in-person committee meetings[1] on May 8, beginning at 8 a.m. All meetings will take place at VCU Medical Center Critical Care Hospital, 1213 E. Clay St., Lambert Boardroom. The meetings will be held in open and closed sessions. TIME MEETING 8 - 9 a.m.  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 1 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news on April 30, 2025: * * * Governor Patrick Morrisey Signs Power Generation and Consumption and One-Stop Shop Permitting Bills Into Law to Make West Virginia the Best State in the Country for Data Centers Point Pleasant, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey signed House Bill 2014, the Power Generation and Consumption Act, and House Bill 2002, creating a one-stop shop permitting process. Bot  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria Set to Launch One-of-a-Kind River Nile Experience Welcoming its first guests in late 2026, the exclusive experience will provide unforgettable views of some of Egypt's world-renowned landmarks CAIRO, Egypt - Today, Hilton (NYSE:HLT) and Middle East For Nile Cruisers announce the signing of Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience, transforming how travellers di  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 1 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * WVDP Applauds Senator Garcia on Passage of Bill Ensuring Fairness in Filling Legislative Vacancies CHARLESTON, WV - The West Virginia Democratic Party congratulates Senator Joey Garcia on having SB 586 signed into law by the Governor. This critical legislation ensures that vacancies in the West Virginia Legislature are filled in a fair and transparent manner, respecting the choice m  more