RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * 'These aren't bad kids': Uncovering the roots of aggression in children * By Laura Ingles VCU School of Medicine James Blair, Ph.D., refuses to believe that any child is inherently bad. As an expert in cognitive neuroscience, he has been studying the brains and behaviors of kids with impulsive aggression for more than 30 years. Now, with new insights into the neural mechanisms underlying a  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * 1st Death Linked to 'Meat Allergy' Spread by Ticks * School of Medicine researchers have identified the first death caused by what is commonly called the "meat allergy" being spread by ticks. A healthy 47-year-old man from New Jersey died abruptly four hours after consuming beef. The cause of his death had been a mystery until UVA Health's Thomas Platts-Mills, MD, PhD, investigated.  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Applauds Government Reopening, Urges Congress to Pass Full-Year Appropriations * The Air & Space Forces Association commends lawmakers for ending the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. All Americans can rejoice that Airmen and Guardians, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and defense civilians can get back to the business of ensuring our National S  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Launches Seven-Figure Ad Campaign Holding Senator Ossoff Accountable * Nov 13, 2025 by AFP Atlanta, GA - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is launching a seven-figure ad campaign targeting Senator Jon Ossoff for putting his progressive agenda over Georgia families. The campaign will air on digital platforms across the state. It was first announced in this morni  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-IL Announces 2025 Prairie State Policy Champions * Nov 13, 2025 by AFP SPRINGFIELD, IL Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-IL) announced its 2025 Prairie State Policy Champions, key lawmakers from across the state who have been leading advocates on reining in government spending, easing Illinois' state tax burden, protecting homeschoolers and empowering e  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 12 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Statement on Congress' Vote to Reopen the Government * Arlington, VA - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today made the following statement after the House passed legislation to fund the government through January, sending the bill to the President's desk to end the weeks-long shutdown. "AIA appreciates Congress voting t  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * All VCU Health hospitals earn an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group * By Danielle Pierce All VCU Health hospitals earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety, m  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Expands Grassroots Network with 37th State Chapter in Idaho * Arlington, VA Americans for Prosperity (AFP) announced the launch of its Idaho chapter, marking the organization's 37th state with a brick-and-mortar presence and reinforcing its commitment to empowering citizens to shape the policies that impact their lives. While AFP is active in all  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Americans for Prosperity Statement on Government Reopening * Nov 12, 2025 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA - Americans for Prosperity applauds President Trump for signing legislation to reopen the government and put Congress back to work for the American people. This action marks an important step toward restoring focus on the policies that truly matter to families and businesses   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Appalachian Power, an American Electric Power company, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Appalachian Power acquires Top Hat Wind Facility; will support economic growth in West Virginia Appalachian Power Company (APCo) today announced the acquisition of a wind farm that has attracted large industrial customers interested in having renewable generation in their energy portfolio. The Top Hat Wind Facility, with a generating capacity   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Aquablation therapy milestone achieved at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center * Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) and Inderjit Singh, M.D., are celebrating a groundbreaking milestone in men's health. Dr. Inderjit Singh successfully completed his 1,000th Aquablation therapy procedure for the treatment of enlarged prostate, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BP  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Armed career criminal sentenced to 15 years in prison for federal drug and firearms offenses RICHMOND, Va. - A Farmville man was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, methamphetamine, Oxycodone, and marijuana. According to court document  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Launches Program for New Soldiers, Families * New soldiers and family members learning the particularities of Army culture may find it exciting and overwhelming at the same time. While a soldier gets acclimated to a life of training, early morning formations and wearing a uniform every day, family members have lots to learn as well, including flag protocol, ho  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 13 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Blackstone Energy Transition Partners Announces $1.2 Billion Investment to Build First-ever Natural Gas Power Generation Facility in West Virginia * Project Expected to Create 500 Construction Jobs, Spur Local Economic Development Will Help Meet Rising Electricity Demand from Growing Economy and AI/Data Center Innovation New York, NY - November 13, 2025 - Blac  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Chairman Jordan Opens Inquiry into Virginia Prosecutor for Ignoring Threats Made to Senior Trump Official Today, Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) sent a letter to Parisa Dehghani-Tafti, prosecutor for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, demanding information about her ignoring threats to White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen M  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Riley M. Moore, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moore Applauds Successful House Vote to End Historic Government Shutdown * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Riley M. Moore released the following statement after the House voted to end the 43-day Schumer Shutdown. The House passed the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act 2026 that extends funding for most agencies until January 30th, 2026. Th  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Conservative Political Action Coalition Foundation Center for Regulatory Freedom, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) addressing concerns over artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. The letter highlights the need for reform to eliminate regulatory barriers that hinder innovation, particularly for small businesses in the AI sector. The CRF emphasizes the U.S. has historically thrived on a   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Technology Association posted the following statement on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * CTA CEO: When Government Works, America Works The following statement is attributed to Gary Shapiro, CEO and Vice Chair, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R): "We commend the Congressional leaders who brokered today's deal to reopen the federal government. When government works, America works. Business leaders need certainty that our government will keep the lights o  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 13 -- Elbit America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, issued the following news: * * * DEMAND FOR CRITICAL NIGHT VISION CAPABILITY SPARKS EXPANSION OF ELBIT AMERICA FACILITY, WORKFORCE Highly skilled labor force and pro-industry climate make Virginia a great place to do business * Demand for low-light image intensification and situational awareness is gaining. United States and allied militaries rely on complex night vision systems to dominate the battlefield even in t  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Dozen Organizations Launch Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition to Protect Appalachians from Devastating Floods * APPALACHIA A dozen organizations, based across seven states, have joined together to launch the Appalachian Flood Resilience Coalition to drive regional collaboration and advocacy in support of policy change and investment needed to create a resilie  more

ASHBURN, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * DXC's Jennifer Ragone Recognized with the 2025 N2Growth Leaders40 Top CHRO Award * ASHBURN, Va., November 13, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced that its Chief People Officer, Jennifer Ragone, has been named a recipient of the 2025 N2Growth Leaders40 Top   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Final Defendant Sentenced in Federal Pandemic Fraud Unemployment Benefits Scheme 17 Defendants Stole $341,205 Combined in Pandemic Relief Money * ABINGDON, Va. - The final defendant charged in a 17-member conspiracy who defrauded the United States, committed program fraud and mail fraud in connection with a scheme involving the filing o  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Thomas W. Krause, former solicitor at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) highlighting urgent reforms needed in the U.S. patent system to address the challenges posed by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Krause argues that the current patent framework, which grants 20-year monopolies to inventions, is incompatible with the rapid pace of AI  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- General Dynamics issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * GDIT Expands Collaboration with Google Public Sector to Drive Mission AI Solutions GDIT will use Google Cloud technology to deliver advanced AI, cloud, and cyber solutions to government agencies * General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it has expanded its collaboration with Google Public Sector to accelera  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * This Costello student leader is working to create opportunities for all * There are few George Mason University students as busy as senior Rakibul Alam. A senior majoring in business and concentrating on management and marketing, Alam has become one of the most visible student leaders in the Costello College of Business, where he works as a marketing and communications intern. Recently he was among the spe  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Attends $1,950,000 AMLER Check Presentation in Grundy * Previously, the Virginia Department of Energy awarded the Buchanan County Industrial Development Authority (IDA) a $1,950,000 Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program grant. The AMLER funds support construction of a two-story commercial office space at the Southern Gap. Today, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Statement on Federal Funds to Ninth District Projects via Government Funding Bill * The U.S. House of Representatives voted to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Once again, Congressman Griffith joined House Republicans in passing a continuing resolution, Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. This continuing resolution   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- Americans for Limited Government issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * House Should End Shutdown And Reopen Government Immediately Before Any More Damage Is Done Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging the House to adopt the Senate-passed continuing resolution and minibus appropriations package immediately: "The Democratic Party's government shutdown is finally coming to an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Joins Bicameral Effort Urging Court to Uphold Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a bicameral group of lawmakers in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the case of National TPS Alliance et al. v. Noem, urging the reversal of the Trump Admi  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Key Takeaways - Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee Meeting (11/12/25) * Hello FCPS Families and Staff, Our Superintendent's Boundary Review Advisory Committee met at Gatehouse Administration Center yesterday evening. As part of our commitment to transparency, we will continue to provide an update on the committee's work following each meeting. Key takeaways from yesterday's   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The League of Credit Unions and Affiliates, Tallahassee, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) expressing support for the agency's proposed budget for 2026-2027. Representing 381 credit unions in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Virginia, the League advocates for over 33.3 million members and assets totaling more than $465 billion. In the letter, the League commended the NCUA for its transparent budget process, par  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Legal Notice Informs AA Flight Attendants of Rights Regarding APFA Union Dues Increase & Termination Threats Over Dues * Special Legal Notice informs American Airlines flight attendants of their legal rights, offers legal aid to those threatened by APFA union officials over dues Dallas, TX (November 13, 2025) - The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation h  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Leonardo DRS and Chaiseri Defense Strengthen Partnership with New Battle Management System Contract to Support Royal Thai Army Leonardo DRS, Inc. (NASDAQ: DRS) announced today that it has signed a contract from Chaiseri Defense Systems to provide its advanced Battle M  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Government Reopens -- But Americans Deserve Better Than Shutdown Politics Democrats could have avoided shutdown since day one * Today, The LIBRE Initiative, the country's largest center-right organization, issued a statement regarding the government reopening after approximately 40+ days of a shutdown. Sandra Benitez, Executive Director of The LIBRE Initiative, issued the following st  more

RESTON, Virginia, Nov. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Louisiana's Infrastructure Graded at 'C-' | ASCE * BATON ROUGE, La. - The Louisiana section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2025 Report Card for Louisiana's Infrastructure today, assigning 10 categories of infrastructure a cumulative grade of 'C-.' This grade is a half-notch increase from the 'D+' grade the s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Statement on Senate Funding Bill Passing in the House * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) issued the following statement after the House voted to advance a bill passed by the Senate to fund the government without a permanent extension of the Affordable Care Act's enhanced premium tax credits: "For 43 days, this government shutdown has taken a toll   more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Methamphetamine Dealer Sentenced to 120 Months ABINGDON, Va. - A Wise, Virginia man who conspired with others to traffic methamphetamine into Southwest Virginia was sentenced October 23 to 120 months in federal prison. Keith Edward Payne, Jr., 46, previously pled guilty to two counts of distribution of methamphetamine and one count of co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Joins House Republicans in Reopening Federal Government * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) voted in favor of the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026. This legislation includes a continuing resolution and three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. Upon signage by President Donald Trump, the continuing resolution will reopen the government immediatel  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Secures Over $4 Million for West Virginia Hospitals * Washington, D.C. - Last night, the House of Representatives passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government into the new year along with three full-year Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills. Through the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, Congress  more

AKRON, Ohio, Nov. 14 -- Mon Power, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Mon Power and Potomac Edison Invest $13 Million to Boost Reliability for Rural West Virginia Communities FAIRMONT, W.Va., Nov. 13, 2025 -- Electric service reliability for more than 12,700 rural West Virginia customers of Mon Power and Potomac Edison, subsidiaries of FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE), will get a boost from a $13 million infrastructure investment this year. The projects aim to reduce   more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * More Than a Game: CIAA Athletes Uncovered * Episode 3: "Mr. Make It Happen" Featuring: Zyaire Tart - Virginia Union University *Junior Return Specialist | NCAA Leader in Punt Return Average Charlotte, NC (November 13, 2025) - They call him Mr. Make It Happen, and that's exactly what he does every snap, every return, every moment that matters. Zyair  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * ODU Launches HEROES Initiative to Enhance Health Research for Service Members, Veterans and First Responders By Erica Howell In a region defined by service, the challenges that come with it hit close to home. Old Dominion University's new HEROES Initiative is designed to honor that reality through action, connecting researchers across disciplines to study the physical, mental and social h  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Operation "No Limits" Apprehends 96 Wanted Violent Felons, Seizes Drugs, Guns, and Cash Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement Dismantled Violent Crime and Drug Trafficking Networks in Danville * DANVILLE, Va. - Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia Robert Tracci, Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares,   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on Nov. 12, 2025, with professor Jacob Barney: * * * Pass the Thanksgiving kudzu: Expert on edible invasive species The spotted lanternfly may be the invasive species commanding the most attention, but many others, plant and animal, have been wreaking havoc on North American ecosystems for decades or longer. Invasive species often thrive because they have no natural predators - yet surprisingly, some of them are not only   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS RECOGNIZED WITH FOUR REALSCREEN AWARDS NOMINATIONS * Arlington, VA; November 13, 2025 The Realscreen Awards have announced their 2026 nominees, celebrating the year's best in unscripted and reality programming, along with the creators behind them. This year introduces a new Podcast category, recognizing excellence in nonfiction audio storytelling projects, with PBS among the inaugural nomine  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * President to President: "Building Campus Belonging at Moravian University" Moravian University President Bryon Grigsby '90 was recently the subject of the thought leadership series, President to President, from Scott D. Miller, the president of Virginia Wesleyan University. In "Building Campus Belonging at Moravian University," Grigsby shares how he and other campus leaders inspire school pride a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Votes to Reopen Government * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) voted to pass the government funding package that officially ends the 43-day shutdown, restores pay for federal employees and servicemembers, and delivers key wins for Hampton Roads, America's veterans, and working families. The spending package funds the federal government through January 30, 2026, while p  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam's Statement on Government Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after voting against the Senate Shutdown deal to reopen the federal government: "While I am glad that the shutdown is ending, and believe it never should have happened, I voted no because this bill makes a lot of empty promises. I've heard   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Votes Against Republican Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) issued the following statement after voting against the Republican funding bill: "This government shutdown has been painful for many, especially Virginians. It could have been entirely avoided if Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans had worked with Democrats to address the health care crisis  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Announces Names Jonathan Aguila as 2025 Insightful Practitioner Award Honoree * Jonathan Aguilaglobal services director, systems and technology at Metawill be recognized at the 2025 SIA Celebrates & Honors event. SILVER SPRING, Md.The Security Industry Association (SIA) has named Jonathan Aguila as the 2025 recipient of the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9:45 a.m. on Nov. 19, 2025, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees: * Arjun Mody, of New Jersey, to be Deputy Commissioner Social Security for the term expiring January 19, 2031; * Jeffrey Goettman, of Virginia, to be a Deputy United States Trade Representative (Africa, Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East, Environment, Labor, and Industrial Competitiveness), with   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 20, 2025, at 419 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Mr. Brent Christensen, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the People's Republic of Bangladesh * Mr. Benjamin Leon, Jr., of Florida, to be Ambassador Extraordinary a  more

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Smithfield Foods and Festival Foods Donate 34,000 Pounds of Protein to Fight Hunger in Wisconsin Smithfield Foods partnered with Festival Foods today to donate more than 34,000 pounds of protein to Paul's Pantry in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and St. Joesph Food Program in Menasha, Wisconsin. The donation will provide support to thousands of neighbors facing food in  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * The "dog that hasn't barked": Newly Released Epstein Emails May Explain Convicted Sex Offender Ghislaine Maxwell's Prison Perks * WASHINGTON, DC - On April 2, 2011, long before Donald Trump ran for president, Jeffrey Epstein sent an email to Ghislaine Maxwell that allegedly read: "I want you to realize that that dog that hasn't barked is trump.. Virginia [sic] spent hours at my house with him,, he  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Top Furniture Retailers Using More Sustainable, Reclaimed Wood * High Point, N.C. The Sustainable Furnishings Council (SFC) and the National Wildlife Federation (NWF)'s 2025 Wood Furniture Scorecard assesses top furniture retailers' commitment to responsible sourcing practices. The eighth annual Scorecard reveals that most retailers' results remain consistent and  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 13 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * TWO UVA HEALTH COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTERS RECEIVE 'A' GRADE FOR HOSPITAL SAFETY FROM LEAPFROG GROUP * UVA Health today announced that UVA Health Prince William Medical Center and UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center earned 'A' grades for The Leapfrog Group's fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grade. "I am proud of the safe and quality care that our team members provide every day at all our med  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * University of Lynchburg Doctor of Education in Leadership alum hopes to inspire next generation of teachers through children's picture book Becky Clark '16 EdD has been in education for over 25 years. * Becky Clark '16 EdD has been in education for over 25 years. In that time, she has experienced the field's ups and downs, the struggles of her fellow educators, and her own personal challenges. But t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Democrats Outperform Republicans in Vulnerable U.S. House Districts [Virginia Scope] * Results from last Tuesday's election in Virginia show that Governor-elect Spanberger won within the boundaries of Virginia's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. That's a major warning sign for vulnerable Republicans Rob Wittman and Jen Kiggans, who will now be forced to defend their c  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech veterinary hospital planning reaches critical milestone as national design team tackles 40-year space crisis By Andrew Mann The architects who have designed veterinary hospitals for half of America's veterinary colleges are now focused on a top Virginia Tech infrastructure challenge: A teaching hospital where the emergency room operates in a space the size of a conference room and surgeries are oft  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Advanced Research Computing expands large language model access By Kit Hayes It's no longer a question of if we should leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in learning, teaching, and research. The Division of Information Technology wants to ensure that users have access to AI tools that can be trusted. "AI will inevitably be used across all areas of research and education. Our goal is to ensure that users have  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Smarter robots could help autistic adults thrive in manufacturing jobs By Jordi Shelton Autistic adults face lower employment rates than their equally qualified peers, in part because many workplaces don't meet their needs. Meanwhile, manufacturers are struggling to hire skilled workers, and they may be overlooking the autistic talent pool. A team of researchers at Virginia Tech wants to solve both problems: i  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release: * * * Volkswagen myVW mobile app introduces smartwatch support * myVW+ seamlessly enables connected vehicle service plans via the myVW app such as: Remote Access, Safe & Secure, and VW Vehicle Insights * myVW now supports smartwatch functionality, giving customers quick, on-the-go access to essential connected vehicle functions directly from their compatible smartwatch * Volkswagen of America, Inc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Kaine: New Report Shows Energy Prices Skyrocketing Under Trump * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) slammed the Trump Administration after a new report showed that energy prices are increasing under the Trump Administration. In Virginia, households are paying on average $130 more- a 7.3 percent increase - in annual energy costs compared to last   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner and Kaine: New Report Shows Energy Prices Skyrocketing Under Trump * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) slammed the Trump Administration after a new report showed that energy prices are increasing under the Trump Administration. In Virginia, households are paying on average $130 more- a 7.3 percent increase - in annual energy costs compared to last year. T  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 14 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia American Water Continues Highland Avenue Upgrades, Invests $342,000 Princeton, W.Va., (November 13, 2025) - West Virginia American Water is pleased to announce it is continuing its upgrades on Highland Avenue in Princeton with a $342,000 investment to replace 540 feet of aging pipe. "We're excited to continue our investments in the Princeton community," said   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The West Virginia Center on Budget and Policy, Charleston, issued the 18th annual "State of Working West Virginia 2025" report, which presents a comprehensive assessment of the state's economy through the lens of its workforce, with a focus on the public sector. The report reveals that despite a strong initial recovery from the pandemic recession fueled by over $12 billion in federal aid, West Virginia's economic growth has since stagnated, trailing well behind t  more

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- William and Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science issued the following news: * * * Bridge funding helps sustain marine research during uncertain times By Ethan Smith As economic uncertainty and shifting federal budget priorities put pressure on research entities across the country by delaying, reducing and canceling funding streams, William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS are taking proactive steps to safeguard our mission. The VIMS Impact Fund, an   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 14 -- William and Mary issued the following news on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * The business of building better As senior director of preconstruction and risk management at McKinstry, Howard Turner Jr. M.B.A. '02 spearheads projects that reduce utility consumption, cut carbon emissions and save his clients money. The following story originally appeared in the fall 2025 issue of the W&M Alumni Magazine. - Ed. By Jeremy Norman, University Marketing Sustainability is no  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Secures Funding for Colonial Behavioral Health in Williamsburg * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the passage of his $2 million funding request for Colonial Behavioral Health's development of a new healthcare campus in Williamsburg. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Year 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, F  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Secures Funding for Shore Power Infrastructure at Naval Weapons Station Yorktown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) highlighted the passage of his $2.2 million funding request to construct shore power infrastructure for Virginia Class submarines at Naval Weapons Station (NWS) Yorktown. The funds, submitted through Community Project Funding (CPF) in the Fiscal Y  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Wittman Supports Legislation to End the Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released a statement following his vote in support of a measure to reopen the government: "For the past six weeks, our nation has endured a federal government shutdown, causing significant hardships for millions of Americans. Workers have gone unpaid, air traffic control functions hav  more