RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * 5 Days, 5 Ways: Winsome Earle-Sears Is Too Extreme for Virginia and Has Defended Trump's Attacks on Virginia Jobs * Sears has repeatedly defended and downplayed Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia jobs  Ahead of the June 17 primary in Virginia, the Democratic Party of Virginia is continuing to highlight the top five reasons Winsome Earle-Sears is too extreme to lead the Commonwealth.  Tod  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 13 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Alexandria City Council Passes Ordinance to Regulate the Use of Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers The City of Alexandria will no longer allow the use of gas-powered leaf blowers within City limits after November 17, 2026. The Alexandria City Council adopted ordinance amendments on May 17th banning gas-powered leaf blowers, making Alexandria the first jurisdiction in Virginia to enact suc  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 13 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following statement on June 12, 2025: * * * Congress' Oversight Function Does Not Include Disrupting Government Business Or Charging Secret Service Protectees Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement in response to the Secret Service briefly detaining Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) after he disrupted a press conference by Department of Homeland Security Secreta  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * KEY VOTE ALERT: Rob Wittman Votes to Codify DOGE Cuts That Are Devastating Virginia's Workforce * Polling shows DOGE is deeply underwater with Virginia voters BREAKING: Rob Wittman and House Republicans just voted to codify billions of dollars in DOGE cuts. Wittman provided a key vote for the "rescissions package," which passed the House by a margin of 214-212. REMINDER: Polli  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 12 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NOTUS: "Winsome Earle-Sears Touts Her Business Background. The Reviews Weren't Great." * NOTUS: "One user said Winsome Earle-Sears' appliance plumbing and electric business was 'the worst company I have ever dealt with.'"  VIRGINIA - New reporting from NOTUS details how Winsome Earle-Sears spent her time as a business owner attacking customers who left negative reviews. The report highligh  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Statement on House Vote to Pass Rescissions Package * ARLINGTON, VA; June 12, 2025 -- PBS released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to claw back federal funding already appropriated to the public media system. "The fight to protect public media does not end with this vote, and we will continue to make the case for our essential service in the days and weeks   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Statement on House Vote to Pass Rescissions Package Eliminating Funding for Public Media * ARLINGTON, VA; June 12, 2025 -- PBS released the following statement after the House of Representatives approved the rescissions package that eliminates federal funding for public media. "The fight to protect public media does not end with this vote, and we will continue to make the case for our esse  more

RADFORD, Virginia, June 13 -- Radford University issued the following Highlander Highlights wrap up for June 2025: * * * Criminal justice students visit state police headquarters By Pam McCallister For 16 criminal justice students, a day at the Virginia State Police Division 6 Headquarters was more than just a visit; it was an eye-opening dive into the multifaceted world of modern law enforcement. Organized by Assistant Professor Stacey Clifton, the April 24 field trip expanded upon last y  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 13 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Cancer Center Advisory Council Shares Roadmap for Reducing Cancer's Impact The UVA Cancer Center Community Advisory Council (CAC) has developed a community-focused roadmap to reduce cancer's impact across Virginia and West Virginia. The roadmap will contribute to the Cancer Center's plans for research and outreach across the 87 counties it serves in Virginia and West Virginia. UVA  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 13 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA HEALTH CULPEPER RECEIVES DONATION FROM REYNOLDS SUBARU UVA Health Cancer Care, part of Culpeper Medical Center, received patient care kits from Reynolds Subaru of Orange as part of the initiative Subaru Loves to Care(R) initiative, a nationwide partnership with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), dedicated to offering comfort and support to individuals and families affected by b  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 13 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA HEALTH PRINCE WILLIAM RECEIVES DONATION FROM SAFFORD BROWN SUBARU MANASSAS, VA - June 12, 2025 - Safford Brown Subaru of Manassas joined hands with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in a compassionate endeavor, delivering care kits to patients undergoing cancer treatment at UVA Health Prince William Medical Center. The donations comprised 80 blankets and 10 patient care kits, e  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 13 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA HEALTH PRINCE WILLIAM RECEIVES DONATION FROM SUBARU OF STERLING MANASSAS, VA, June 10, 2025 - UVA Health Prince William Medical Center received a generous donation from Subaru of Sterling. Subaru partnered with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (R) (LLS) as part of the national Subaru Loves to Care(R) initiative supporting patients and families impacted by blood cancer. This is the t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on June 12 2025: * * * VCU undergraduates visit the halls of power to advocate for pancreatic disease research and funding A showcase for state lawmakers led to an even bigger opportunity for Yatri Patel and Anusha Soni: representing a national coalition in advocacy before Congress. By Haley Tenore As budding researchers, two Virginia Commonwealth University undergraduates charted an impressive course   more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 13 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news: * * * ViewMedia Partners with Intelsat to Boost Television's Entertainment Offerings in Sub-Saharan Africa MCLEAN, Va. - Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, has renewed its agreement with ViewMedia, a global media service provider providing a Free-to-Air (FTA) TV platform for Sub-Saharan Africa.  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 12 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Waldorf Astoria New York Unveils Exclusive Signature Scent from Fueguia 1833 * The custom creation captures the spirit of the iconic hotel's grand return NEW YORK CITY- Waldorf Astoria New York announced today an exclusive partnership with perfume house Fueguia 1833 to introduce its signature scent, 301 Park Avenue, which will be thoughtfully integrated throughout the publi  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 13 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Introduction to Marine Science: A growing gateway to coastal careers With enrollment tripling in the last several years, William & Mary's Introduction to Marine Science course taught by Professor Mark Brush is becoming one of the most popular undergraduate electives on campus. By John Wallace Professor Mark Brush, a coastal ecosystems ecologist at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS, is in his element lec  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 13 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Unforgettable lessons from Cherokee country An innovative study away excursion to the home of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians allowed W&M anthropology students to immerse themselves in Cherokee history and culture. By Naomi Teferra Research is a dynamic process that takes many forms. Sometimes, to ask the right questions and gain nuanced understandings, immersion in a topic is necessary. It's a lesson  more