ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 20 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release on June 19, 2025: * * * A Decade Later: Examining the Impacts of Connecticut's 2010 School Grounds Pesticide Ban Norwich, CT - A decade after Connecticut implemented its groundbreaking 2010 ban on pesticide use on school grounds, a comprehensive three-part series, "Impacts of the 2010 Connecticut School Grounds Pesticide Ban a Decade Later," examines the long-term effects  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 20 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release on June 19, 2025: * * * Identification of promising Heirloom tomato varieties for production in Hawai'i Oahu, HI - A recent study has evaluated heirloom tomato varieties to determine which are best suited for commercial and small-scale production in Hawai'i's unique growing conditions. The findings provide valuable insights for local farmers and gardeners seeking high-qua  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 18 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * Bipartisan Portable Benefits Bill Passes Wisconsin Legislature * Today, both chambers of the Wisconsin State Legislature passed a bill ensuring access to portable benefits, including health insurance and paid time off, for app-based gig workers. The proposal also protects gig workers' independent status, guarantee  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 20 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate CertainTeed: * * * CertainTeed Expands Serviceable Geography of Offsite Construction Solution ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES(TM) expands to the Southeast U.S. CertainTeed(R), a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, has announced an expansion to its serviceable geography for its offsite construction solution, ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES(TM) (OPA), i  more

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, June 18 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom College Receives Approval to Offer Doctoral Degrees, Marking Major Institutional Milestone * Christendom College has received official approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to begin offering doctoral degrees, marking a historic moment in the life of the college. This accreditation milestone affirms Christendom's academic strength and cle  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, June 19 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Cornell Univ. Graduate Students Hit UE and GSU Unions with Discrimination Charges for Harassing Religious Objectors to Compulsory Unionism * EEOC Charges: Instead of respecting valid requests for religious accommodation, union officials sent harassing "questionnaires" to illegally interrogate students' beliefs Ithaca, NY (June 19, 2025) - Two Cornell University gr  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 18 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Driscoll: Soldiers Lead the Way on Lethality, Innovation * Soldiers on the ground are best suited to ensure that the Army is transforming into the most efficient, lethal force possible, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said during a recent episode of the From the Green Notebook podcast. "Instead of saying, 'Hey, I need to change to move the ship,' or 'Gen. [Randy] Georg  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Lymph node on a chip: New immune system model developed to enhance precision medicine research The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute's Munson lab completed one element of an engineered tissue model that could advance medical and drug testing and provide a new tool for precision medicine. By Leigh Anne Kelley Scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Inst  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 19 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * Greene County Chairman denies gag policy after press freedom organizations raise concerns * CONTACT: Emily Bloch, SPJ President, eblochjourno@gmail.com Caroline Hendrie, SPJ Executive Director, chendrie@hq.spj.org Nadia Gordon, SPJ Communications Coordinator, ngordon@hq.spj.org In response to a coalition letter co-led by the Freedom of the Press Foundation and Soci  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, June 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton to Triple its Presence in Africa to More Than 160 Hotels * * * * * From L-R: Hilton Luanda Hotel Godinho, Hilton Garden Inn Luanda Airport, Hilton Cotonou, Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof. Click here to download hi-res images. * Hilton expects to open more than 100 hotels in the coming years in markets including Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Angola and Madagasca  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Marcy Kaptur (D-Virginia): "Failed and Failed and Failed and Failed" * A new report highlights that "Marcy Kaptur is a failure -- at least by her admission." While Marcy Kaptur (D-Virginia) was talking about efforts to displace foreign imports and bolster domestic production she stated, "I just wish to say also that for 30 years I've been working to do this and have failed and failed and  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Hosts RESILIENCE Act of 2025 Roundtable * Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) hosted a roundtable discussion with industry leaders to discuss her Repair Expenditures Support Infrastructure, Labor Investment, Energy Needs, and Creates Equity Act of 2025 (RESILIENCE Act of 2025). This bipartisan legislation introduced by Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and B  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The National Federation of Federal Employees issued the following news release: * * * NFFE Endorses James Walkinshaw for Virginia's 11th Congressional District Special Election on June 28 The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) proudly endorses Fairfax County Supervisor James Walkinshaw to represent Virginia's 11th Congressional District in the upcoming special election to fill the seat of the late Rep. Gerry Connolly. A lifelong Northern Virginian, Walkinsh  more

VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia, June 19 -- The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center issued the following news on June 18, 2025: * * * Virginia Aquarium Unveils New Bob & Leslie Fort Animal Ambassador Center Virginia Beach, VA - On Wednesday, June 18, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center hosted a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bob & Leslie Fort Animal Ambassador Center. This new state-of-the-art facility will be home to the Aquarium's current animal ambassadors, in  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 19 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Invests $295,000 in Oak Hill Infrastructure * Oak Hill, W.Va., (June 19, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce a $295,000 infrastructure upgrade project in Oak Hill. The project began the week of June 9th and includes replacing 1800 feet of aging water main with 6-inch and 2-inch PVC on Dickerson Street  more