MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Strengthens Presence in Mexico with the Opening of Tru by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton in Saltillo * The dual-branded development in Saltillo, a fast-growing industrial hub, brings comfort and convenience to travelers MEXICO and MIAMI, FL - Today, Hilton announces the debut of Tru by Hilton and Homewood Suites by Hilton in Saltillo, the capital of Coahuila de  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, Sept. 2 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Pulitzer Prize finalist and visionary puppeteer headline bold fall lineup at Wirtz Center Chicago * * 'Finding New Forms' merges technology and live performance Oct. 3-5 * 'Hang Time' by New York's Flea Theater, explores the interiority of Black men Oct. 17-18 * Ukrainian culture and memory are captured in 'The Magic of Light' Nov. 13-16 CHICAGO --- This fall, Northwestern University's Vi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Senator Creigh Deeds, Chair of Senate Commerce and Labor Committee, Slams Sears for Opposing Workplace Protections for Gay Virginians * Deeds : "I'm very disturbed that she is allowing these views to stand. There's been no evidence that she's changed in her thinking."  VIRGINIA - Following new reporting that Winsome Earle-Sears supports letting people get fired just for being gay, Chair of  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Senator Adam Ebbin Releases Statement on Sears Opposing Workplace Protections for Gay People * Today, Senator Adam Ebbin released the below statement following new reporting that Winsome Earle-Sears said that she would oppose workplace protections for gay people, block same-sex couples from adopting children, and that she believes being gay is an "immoral lifestyle choice."  "I   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, As we are enjoying this long holiday weekend, let's be mindful of the meaning behind Labor Day which honors the American labor movement and the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws and well-being of the country. Thank you for all that each of you do each and every day to support our students and families.  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2025: * * * VCU and VCU Health surpass $250M in fundraising for second time In September, the university and health system will publicly launch a new comprehensive campaign -- the most ambitious in VCU history. By Melanie Irvin, Office of Development and Alumni Relations Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health raised $257.1 million in philanthropic support in fiscal year 2025, marki  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Sept. 2, 2025: * * * Social work student wins award for tackling a Grand Challenge Ph.D. candidate Ya-Li Yang, who is exploring family dynamics in substance use recovery, is one of 14 honorees nationwide. By Geoff LoCicero, VCU School of Social Work As a clinical social worker in Taiwan, Ya-Li Yang witnessed the challenges that enter family dynamics when a member is in recovery from substance use. W  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Philanthropy supports student team in global robotics competition A gift from Virginia Tech alumnus Nick Des Champs is powering hands-on student experiences with real-world impact. By Hailey Wade Members of a student team at Virginia Tech are building more than robots. They're building futures. With support made possible through the Des Champs Chair, the VEX-U Robotics team is turning departmental backing from  more