WASHINGTON, May 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * "Earle-Sears 'morally opposed' to Virginia's reproductive rights amendment, note shows" New reporting from the Virginia Mercury found that Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears "noted her personal objection" to Virginia's proposed amendment protecting reproductive rights in a "handwritten note." Sears has repeatedly made clear she supports banning abortion - and just last week said she opposed protecting the r  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, May 8 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College Celebrates Election of Pope Leo XIV, First American Pontiff Christendom College celebrates the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. "With deep gratitude and joyful hearts, we at Christendom College join the faithful around the world in celebrating the election of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV--the first American Po  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 9, 2025: * * * Class of 2025: Doctorate comes before driver's license for Lindai Xie The student from China has been driven to adapt - first by earning two degrees from VCU's School of Education, and soon by taking to the roads of Texas, where she will start a new faculty position. By Sian Wilkerson Lindai Xie found a home away from home at Virginia Commonwealth University. After graduating with  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025: Many, many thumbs-up for aspiring teacher Krystal Zelaya The VCU Health child care aide's graduation gear will feature the colorful handiwork of her young charges. By Sian Wilkerson As Krystal Zelaya closes her first chapter at Virginia Commonwealth University, she's taking a keepsake for the ages - of up to 5 years: Her graduation stole is decorated by the dozens of children she h  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Elected Leaders and Norfolk Teacher Call on Winsome Earle-Sears to Stand Up for Virginia Students # Photos and video available for media use are available here NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - Today, ahead of Winsome Earle-Sears' commencement address at Regent University, elected officials and a Norfolk Public Schools teacher called on Sears to stand up to the chaos that threatens opportunities for Virg  more

VIENNA, Virginia, May 10 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release: * * * Navy Federal Launches Military Affairs and Strategic Partnerships Unit Organizational changes designed to deepen credit union's support for Veterans and military communities Vienna, Va. (May 9, 2025) - Navy Federal Credit Union today announced the formation of a new Military Affairs and Strategic Partnership business unit, to be led by Retired US Navy Capt. Keith Hoskins. This addition is desig  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, May 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Nobu Debuts at Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort and Hotel Del Coronado Iconic Japanese dining experience brings its signature style to the shores of Hawaii and Southern California CORONADO, CA and WAILEA, HI -- Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort and Hotel del Coronado proudly announce the highly anticipated arrival of Nobu -- bringing Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's world-reno  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on May 8, 2025: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year RICHMOND, VA -- Yesterday, high school teacher Matthew Neale was named the 2026 Virginia Teacher of the Year at an announcement ceremony hosted by Governor Glenn Youngkin on Capitol Square. Matthew Neale was selected last month as Region 6 Teacher of the Year and is now Virginia's nominee for the 2026 Nati  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on May 9, 2025: * * * VCU Board of Visitors sets 2025-26 tuition and fees Tuition will increase by 2.5% for in-state undergraduate students. By Mike Porter The Virginia Commonwealth University Board of Visitors voted Friday to set tuition and fees for the 2025-26 academic year. Tuition will increase by 2.5% for in-state undergraduate students. University leaders cited the need to cover increases in man  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOSE SOME: Sears' Opposition to Protecting Virginians' Freedoms Is Noted # VIRGINIA - It's been another week of self-inflicted losses for Winsome Earle-Sears from fundraising with a Project 2025 architect to two handwritten notes detailing her opposition to marriage equality and reproductive freedoms to even more dismissive statements. Sears continues to flail, fail, and flounder.   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 10 -- The West Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * WVDP Condemns Morrisey's Dangerous Exec Order Undermining Public School Immunization Requirements Charleston, WV -- The West Virginia Democratic Party strongly condemned Governor Patrick Morrisey today for issuing an irresponsible and politically motivated directive promoting so-called "religious waivers" from childhood immunization requirements in public schools. This misguided mo  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, May 10 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on May 9, 2025: * * * WVU economic innovation leader Dr. Liz Vitullo discusses importance of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs on "Just Three Questions!" with Secretary of State Kris Warner Charleston, W.Va. - During a recent episode of "Just Three Questions!", a video series focusing on West Virginia business leaders and entrepreneurs, Dr. Liz Vitullo, Assistant Vice Presi  more