ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 1 -- BlueHalo, a provider of capabilities and technologies across space, air and cyber domains, posted the following news release: * * * AeroVironment and BlueHalo Complete Transaction Creating A Global Defense Technology Leader Built for Strategic Advantage in Modern Warfare AV launches with an integrated portfolio, national manufacturing scale, and global reach -- delivering proven systems and emerging capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber ARLINGTON  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, May 6 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement on May 5, 2025: * * * ALG Urges Senate Confirmation Of Ed Martin As D.C. District U.S. Attorney Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging Senate confirmation of President Donald Trump's nomination of Ed Martin to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia: "As acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, Ed Martin is cleanin  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 5, 2025: * * * Certain traits in romantic partners can amplify the impact of a person's genetic risk for alcohol problems Research led by VCU and Rutgers University provides new insights into how the people we love affect our health. By Olivia Trani A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University has revealed new insights into how romantic partners can influence a person's g  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 5 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Chairman Lamont Bagby's Statement on Youngkin's Veto of Right to Contraception Act # Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed the Right to Contraception Act, a bill that would have protected women's access to birth control, including the pill, IUDs, and emergency contraceptives. DPVA Chairman Lamont Bagby released the following statement: "Today -- exactly three years after we learned Roe v. W  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 5, 2025: * * * Class of 2025: Advanced nursing degree gives Brooke Gore a chance to truly graduate She missed the traditional walk in previous ceremonies, but she takes a big professional step forward through VCU's clinically focused doctoral program. By Joan Tupponce When Brooke Gore receives her doctoral degree from Virginia Commonwealth University's School of Nursing this spring, it will be the  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 5, 2025: * * * Class of 2025: Felicia Fowler relishes the long journey to her VCU degree The Residential Life and Housing staff member, who is graduating more than three decades after starting her studies, represents 'a remarkable story of persistence.' By Sian Wilkerson This month Felicia Fowler will graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University 35 years after she took her first class. The satis  more

RESTON, Virginia, May 6 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release: * * * Comscore Launches Certified Deal IDs in Magnite's SSP, Bringing Trusted Content Rankings to Programmatic Buying First-of-its-kind offering provides media buyers with a frictionless path to top-quality inventory content RESTON, VA - May 5, 2025 - Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behaviors, today ann  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 5 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * DoubleTree by Hilton Unveils 'piebird,' Newest Dining Concept From StiR Creative Collective Celebrating the rich traditions of American cooking, the approachable American restaurant perfectly complements the brand's signature warm hospitality and caring service MCLEAN, Va. - Today, DoubleTree by Hilton announced an original restaurant and bar concept, piebird, which will begin  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 6 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: * * * ENSCO to Showcase MicroSearch Human Presence Detection System at 2025 Mock Prison Riot Vienna, VA - May 5, 2025 - ENSCO Inc. will return to the Mock Prison Riot, held May 5-8, 2025, at the West Virginia Penitentiary in Moundsville, West Virginia, to demonstrate its MicroSearch Huma  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 6 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections on May 5, 2025: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections Wow, it is so amazing to have the spring weather and the opportunity to be part of such an amazing season !! I trust that each of you have taken the opportunity to get outside and revel in the sun and warmth; it is so renewing ... Quality, well-resourced public education is our best hope for the next g  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 5 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NBC4: Sears Wrote Anti-Same Sex Marriage Note on Bill # VIRGINIA - New reporting from NBC 4 details Winsome Earle-Sears' handwritten note declaring she is "morally opposed" to House Bill 174, the marriage equality legislation Glenn Youngkin signed into law which protects the freedom of marriage equality in Virginia. Sears wrote, "I remain morally opposed to the content of HB174." WATCH HERE  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 4 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * NoMad to Debut in Asia Pacific with First Hotel in Singapore Hilton plans first luxury lifestyle hotel in Asia Pacific to capture fast-growing demand for experience-driven stays SINGAPORE - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) has reached an agreement with UOL Group to open a NoMad hotel in Singapore, marking its foray into the fast-growing luxury lifestyle segment in Asia Pacific. The debut jo  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 5, 2025: * * * RVA native Everette Taylor brings grit and empathy to dream role as Kickstarter CEO In an interview, the spring commencement speaker reflects on his Richmond roots, the mindset that helped him become one of the world's leading technology executives and the 'beautiful synergy' he feels with VCU. By Joan Tupponce Everette Taylor believes serving as the CEO of Kickstarter is a special   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 6 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA Researchers Develop AI Tool To Fast-Track New Health Treatments By Zeina Mohammed University of Virginia engineering researchers created a new artificial intelligence tool to speed up the search for disease treatments, identifying promising drugs to prevent heart failure. Because developing new drugs can be costly, the team hopes their new AI tool, LogiRx, can save time and money.   more

ETTRICK, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia State University issued the following news: * * * Virginia State University Receives New Golf Simulator From PGA The new simulator offers a high-tech practice space for the VSU community while introducing students to the growing golf industry. Virginia State University is proud to announce the addition of a new golf simulator donated by the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA). A second simulator was awarded through the University's particip  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A W&M degree, a half-century in the making Lynn Trott '25 earns her degree after a lifetime learning her art By Susan Corbett Gap years are common. How about 51 of them? After graduating from high school in 1967, Lynn Trott '25 attended one year of college at the University of California-San Diego. Lyndon Johnson was president. The Vietnam War was raging. Apollo 8 was readying for its mission to circumnavig  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, May 5 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Files Rate Request Driven by More Than $300 Million of Investment Charleston, W.Va. (May 5, 2025) - West Virginia American Water filed a request today with the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (PSC) for new rates, reflecting more than $300 million of water and wastewater system investments since the company's last rat  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 5 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * What Virginians Are Saying: "The Youngkin-Sears Administration Doesn't Care About Us" # After Governor Glenn Youngkin and Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears vetoed commonsense legislation--including proposals to raise the minimum wage and provide paid family and medical leave--Virginians voiced their frustration in Dogwood, making it clear: this administration doesn't care about working familie  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 5 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Winsome Earle-Sears "Morally Opposed" to Marriage Equality Bill Glenn Youngkin Signed # Sears breaks with Youngkin VIRGINIA - Winsome Earle-Sears is "morally opposed" to marriage equality legislation Glenn Youngkin signed into law in 2024. In a handwritten note, Sears said "I remain morally opposed to the content of HB174" which protects the freedom of marriage equality in Virginia. D.C.   more