RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * DPVA Announces Statewide Ticket and Slate of House of Delegates Nominees * # The Democratic Party of Virginia is thrilled to announce our statewide ticket that will lead Democrats to victory in November: former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger for Governor, State Senator Ghazala Hashmi for Lieutenant Governor, and former Delegate Jay Jones for Attorney General. These experienced and prin  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 19 -- Electric Boat, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * General Dynamics Electric Boat awarded a $987 million contract modification for long lead time material and construction costs for submarine production GROTON, Conn. -- Electric Boat, a business unit of General Dynamics, announced today it has been awarded a $987 million contract modification to a previously awarded contract supporting submarine product  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 19 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Power dynamics: The role of isolation, control, and dependency in intimate partner abuse By Taylor Thomas Bruising and broken bones are hallmark signs of intimate partner violence (IPV) and can often be accompanied by forms of mental and psychological abuse. Perpetrators use coercion, humiliation, and other less visible forms of abuse to control their victims. Headlines about  more

RADFORD, Virginia, June 19 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Griffith delivers speech at Radford's economic development luncheon By Neil Harvey Radford University hosted U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith at a luncheon on June 17, with the congressman speaking at length before an audience of dozens of officials from local government, business, technology, education and economic development. Griffith, of Salem, Virginia, is the U.S. representative for Virginia's 9th congr  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 18 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hotel del Coronado Announces Completion of $550 Million, Multi-Year Restoration * Revitalization of Victorian Building Marks Culmination of Property-Wide Renovation SAN DIEGO, Calif. - The legendary Hotel del Coronado today announced the completion of the revitalization of its iconic Victorian building, the final milestone in Blackstone Real Estate's more than $550 million   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 19 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * Inova awards funding to regional healthcare providers Fairfax, VA -- Yesterday Inova provided over $1 million to associated nonprofit healthcare organizations working to address the social drivers of health and well-being of Northern Virginians. This year, Inova's Division of Community Health celebrated 24 community partners who are recipients of Inova Community Health Opportu  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 18 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Introducing Twenty8 Redefined Nomad: American Cuisine * NoMad London Presents its New Restaurant, Serving Up NYC Staples In A Modern Palm Court London \- NoMad London, the flagship hotel for the legendary NoMad Hotels brand, has announced the launch of Twenty8 NoMad, a bold New York City-inspired bistro. Offering NoMad's signature culinary experience, the restaurant is led   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 18 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WHAT TO KNOW: John Reid Is Too Extreme For Virginia * # State Senator Ghazala Hashmi, the Democratic nominee for Lieutenant Governor, will face Republican John Reid in the General Election. Reid's extreme record falls right in line with the entire Republican ticket - supporting an abortion ban, defunding public schools, and backing Donald Trump's attacks on Virginia's workforce and economy  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, June 19 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * Marshall University School of Physical Therapy launches new pathway to admission Marshall University's School of Physical Therapy is now inviting college juniors to apply for conditional acceptance to the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program. This optional pathway allows eligible students to bypass the standard admission process through the Physical Therapist Centralized Application Service  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission has approved a motion by Virginia Electric and Power Co., operating as Dominion Energy North Carolina, Williamston, to revise its regulatory conditions and code of conduct (Docket Nos. E-22, Sub 551 and E-22, Sub 551A). The revisions account for changes in corporate affiliations and operational experience since a merger approved in 2018. DENC was previously subject to regulatory conditions and a code of conduct established after its  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORT: After Rob Wittman's Vote to Gut Medicaid, Funding for Rappahannock General Hospital at Risk * Wittman cast the deciding vote for Republicans' Tax Scam that makes historic cuts to Medicaid which could gut funding for rural hospitals A new report from the UNC Cecil G. Sheps Center explains how Rob Wittman and House Republicans' Tax Scam budget risks the closure of more tha  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 19 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * Safeguarding George Mason's research and researchers By Pam Shepherd Earlier this year, Melissa Perez was named assistant vice president for research security in the Office of Research Integrity and Assurance at George Mason University. In this role, she oversees university-wide policies and processes to ensure compliance with research security laws and regulations (including export control), inte  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Three Questions for Extreme Republican Tara Durant as She Enters VA-07 Race * In light of career politician Tara Durant's announcement that she has entered the race in Virginia's 7th Congressional District, here are three questions she should have to answer for voters: 1. Does Durant support House Republicans' politically toxic Tax Scam legislation that makes the largest cuts to  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, June 19 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * University's Professional Development Institute offers Computer Game Art Certificate The University of Lynchburg's Professional Development Institute has launched a noncredit Computer Game Art Certificate. The first course in the five-part certificate, Game Design Fundamentals, will be taught by seasoned game designer and educator Gabriel Wilson. Classes start in August. Wilson's portfolio includes  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 19 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Cancer Center Expands Prostate Cancer Awareness Initiative In recognition of Men's Health Month, UVA Cancer Center is expanding "Stay in the Game," a community-centered program to raise awareness across Virginia about prostate cancer and the importance of early screening. The latest phase includes a new educational toolkit, local events and outreach activities focused on addressing  more

HERNDON, Virginia, June 19 -- Volkswagen of America, an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release on June 18, 2025: * * * Volkswagen of America supercharges Driver Access program with race-car driver Torsten Gross * Quadriplegic race-car driver Torsten Gross joins as inaugural program ambassador * Program offers eligible physically disabled Volkswagen drivers up to $1,000 in reimbursement for the purchase and installation of eligible adaptive equipment   more