ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Celebrate Alexandria's Arts Community at the First-Ever State of Arts ALX Event The City of Alexandria's Department of Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Activities - Office of Arts invites residents, artists, arts professionals, and community leaders to the very first State of Arts ALX event on Wednesday, October 15 at 8:30 a.m. at the Boeing Auditorium, Virginia Tech Innovation Campu  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following statement: * * * FCPS This Week - October 1, 2025 Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid shared a message today acknowledging the impact of the federal government shutdown on many FCPS families and staff. Dr. Reid emphasized FCPS' commitment to providing stability for students and highlighted resources available to support families during this time. Read Dr. Reid's message and explore r  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * FAST, FURIOUS, & RADICAL: Jay Jones Exposed for Reckless Disregard for Human Life, 116 MPH Joyride Jay Jones, the Virginia Democrat nominee for Attorney General, has been exposed for a dangerous, thoughtless joyride at 116 miles per hour on I-64 -- 46 mph over the speed limit -- that could have ended in tragedy. And it only gets worse from there. Pulled over by state police in January 2022, Jones   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researcher advances new approach to blood cancer treatment By John Pastor Cancer researchers are developing more precise treatments for acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a rare but aggressive blood cancer that affects about 20,000 people in the United States each year, with fewer than one in three surviving. By tracking subtle molecular changes in patients, scientists hope t  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following Q&A on Sept. 30, 2025, by Katie Pearce with Terri Rebmann, divisional dean of the School of Nursing: * * * The importance of recovery, the disaster phase we ignore In 2014, a hospital in Dallas admitted a single patient with Ebola. The consequences rippled far beyond that patient's care. Infectious waste piled up, taking nearly two weeks to haul off. Fear spread through the community, and th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * George Washington University's College of Professional Studies Joins Regional Partners to Launch "Talent Capital" for Displaced Federal Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 30, 2025) -- The George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) is proud to join the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and regional leaders to officially launch Talent Capital, a first-of-its-kind wo  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Hilton Announces Partnership with INSPIRE Entertainment Resort in South Korea Hilton bolsters Korean portfolio with signing of 1,275 room integrated resort hotel * INCHEON, South Korea - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the signing of a landmark agreement between its flagship brand, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, and INSPIRE Entertainment Resort, one of Asia's premier leisure destinati  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic Debuts on Mayo Clinic Campus JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Hilton Jacksonville at Mayo Clinic is officially open and welcomes guests for the first time today, marking the first full-service hotel opening in the Jacksonville market in nearly two decades. Since construction first began in 2023, the eight-story, 252-room property has been one of Northeast Flor  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Instead of Standing Up for Virginia Jobs During the Government Shutdown, Sears Backs Trump's Plans That Harm Virginia * Sears Has Refused to Speak Out Against the Threats to Fire More Virginians  VIRGINIA - Instead of standing up for Virginia jobs during the government shutdown, Winsome Earle-Sears is backing Donald Trump's plans that will raise healthcare costs for Virginians. Donald Trum  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * NBC: After Refusing to Stand Up for Virginia Jobs, Sears "Refuses to Cite Any Trump Policies She Disagrees With" * Winsome Sears was asked four times in another disastrous meltdown of an interview on NBC if she could name a single issue she disagrees with Donald Trump on, and refused to give an answer. Adding to the personal humiliation for Sears as she continues to put Trump ahead of Virginians, th  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Sears Doesn't Disagree with Any of Trump's Reckless Actions When Asked Directly Four Different Times * # Sears: "I'm not sure I understand your question" Sears backs Trump's healthcare and job cuts that are hurting Virginia VIRGINIA - In an interview on NBC News Now, Winsome Earle-Sears didn't disagree with any of Donald Trump's reckless actions when asked directly. As Trump's acti  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PHOEBE & JAY Premieres February 2, 2026 on PBS KIDS * New Animated Series Helps Boost Everyday Literacy Skills and Empowers Preschoolers to Navigate the World Around Them Arlington, VA, October 1, 2025 - Today, PBS KIDS announced the premiere date for PHOEBE & JAY, a fun, literacy-focused animated series for children ages 3-5 from Phoebe & Jay Productions and Mainframe Studios (SUPER KITTIES, C  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- Politico issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2025: * * * POLITICO Announces White House and Politics Team Expansion Announcement from Senior Executive Editor Alex Burns, Deputy Executive Editor Julia Marsh, Senior White House Editor Dan Goldberg, and Senior Politics Editor Sally Goldenberg: Team - Today we are announcing an ambitious expansion of our White House and Politics teams, strengthening our reporting and editing firepower in two coverage ar  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Sept. 30, 2025, by Mike Mather with Lana Swartz, a media studies professor in the College of Arts and Sciences: * * * Q&A: How is AI enhancing scams? This UVA expert knows By now, you know the email from a wealthy African prince is a fraud. But is that really a friend's voice on the telephone saying they're in trouble? Lana Swartz, a media studies professor in the University of Virginia's College of A  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sen. Adam Ebbin, Delegate Mike Jones Slam John Reid Over Blog That Promoted Slave Fetish And Nazi Porn Accounts * # Del. Jones Calls On Reid To End His Run For Lt. Governor Due To His Ties To Extremist Social Media Behavior New Report Details The "Disturbingry" In The Social Media Account That Led Gov. Youngkin To Call On John Reid To Drop Out American Journal News : "A pornographic bl  more

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release: * * * Smithfield Brings the Sweet Heat with Mike's Hot Honey Collaboration Sweet, smoky heat meets America's favorite cut with new Smithfield Mike's Hot Honey Bacon * Smithfield is turning up the flavor with a sizzlin' new collab - Smithfield Mike's Hot Honey Bacon. Bringing together two icons - bacon and honey - in one craveworthy bite, this first-of-its-kind innovation infuses Sm  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 1 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * SPOOKY: As Sears' Ghost Town Bus Tour Continues, Virginians Call Her Out for Backing Healthcare Cuts * Where is Winsome: Sears has skipped every stop on her campaign bus tour  GOOCHLAND, VIRGINIA - Today in Goochland, Virginians called out Winsome Earle-Sears for backing Donald Trump's healthcare cuts that will rip healthcare away from 350,000 Virginians and force at least six rural hospita  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES Coming to PBS KIDS Fall 2026 * New Series to Support Foundational Reading Skills and Early Literacy Learning for Young Viewers Arlington, VA, October 1, 2025 - Today, PBS KIDS announced SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES, a new animated series that builds on the legacy and success of Emmy-nominated series SUPER WHY! and the SUPER WHY'S COMIC BOOK ADVENTURES shor  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * $13 Million Grant Funds Battle Against Acute Myeloid Leukemia UVA Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have received $13 million from the National Cancer Institute to advance innovative new approaches to treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML), the deadliest form of blood cancer. The researchers are targeting molecules called sphingolipids found inside the cancer cells. These molecule  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * VCU experts available to discuss Virginia election topics Political science educators Alex Keena and Jatia Wrighten can offer analysis and perspective on voting, voter turnout, campaign finance and more. * By Sian Wilkerson As one of two states this year with a gubernatorial election, Virginia is at the forefront of the national political conversation. Experts from Virginia Commonwealth Universi  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * DoHS Highlights Prevention and Early Intervention During Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH), recognizes October as Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month, highlighting the importance of early intervention and prevention to support healthier outcomes for individuals, families, and com  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 2 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Announces New Timeline for 19th Annual SMART529 'When I Grow Up' Statewide Essay Contest Entries must be submitted by Friday, December 12 to qualify * State Treasurer Larry Pack announced today the statewide 2025-2026 SMART529 "When I Grow Up" student and teacher essay contest will be adjusted to accommodate the current academic year, instead   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 1 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Pack Calls on Governor, Legislature to Pass No Taxes on Tips, Overtime Asks for Consideration of a Special Session * State Treasurer Larry Pack is calling on Governor Patrick Morrisey and the state Legislature to join President Donald Trump and pass legislation to eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime. President Trump championed a policy at the federal  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary launches ChatGPT Edu pilot By integrating artificial intelligence tools, the university is positioning itself at the forefront of higher education innovation. By Lauren Weber, Information Technology This fall, William & Mary launched a pilot of ChatGPT Edu, providing select faculty and staff with access to OpenAI's enterprise-grade artificial intelligence to support learning, research and oper  more

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 1 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Adds Harrison County to List of Area Counties Receiving On-Campus Room Discount * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College has extended a special on-campus room discount to full-time enrolled students from Harrison County. Beginning with the 2026-27 academic year, West Virginia Wesleyan College will add Harrison County students to the list of full-time students from Bar  more