ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, March 5 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news on March 4, 2026: * * * The 2024-2025 Bay Barometer: A Defining Year for the Chesapeake Record-setting restorations, major gains and remaining challenges: takeaways from this year's report By Jake Solyst Chesapeake Bay Program partners spent much of the year preparing a revised version of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement, which was formally approved by the Chesapeake Executive Council in December 2025  more

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 4 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * A brighter night sky could damage health and well-being * * Link to: Northwestern Now Story EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University scientists and physicians are raising concerns about two proposals currently under review by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that could dramatically increase artificial light at night -potentially disrupting sleep, circadian rhythms and seasonal biolo  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * A Father, a Fighter: Philip's story highlights recent colon cancer trends * March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and this year the message is stark: colon cancer is now the number one cause of cancer death in Americans under 50. We've seen it on the news with celebrity deaths like actor James Van Der Beek, who announced his stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis in 2024 and died at age 48 in  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 4 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A promising potential therapeutic strategy for Rett syndrome * A team of researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital reports in Science Translational Medicine a potential new approach to treat Rett syndrome. "Rett syndrome is a rare genetic neurodevelopmental condition that causes a regression in development, typic  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-South Dakota Celebrates REINS Act Victory in the State Legislature * Mar 4, 2026 by AFP Pierre, SD - Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) declared victory after the state's REINS Act cleared the State Legislature in a final vote Tuesday evening, bringing more legislative oversight to the state's regulatory processes. The REINS Act successfully cleared b  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Texas Celebrates State House Primary Victories of Endorsed Candidates * Mar 4, 2026 by AFP AUSTIN, TX - Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) today celebrated the wins of five policy champions in their primary races for the state House: Angelia Orr (HD 13), Will Metcalf (HD 16), Terry Leo-Wilson (HD 23), Candy Noble (HD 89), and Morgan Meyer (HD 108). The victo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Defends Access To Birth Control And Other Contraceptive Care * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief challenging the first Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by em  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Commends Congressional Action on NASA Authorization Act * Arlington, Va. - Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today released a statement in support of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Authorization Act of 2026: "America's leadership in space depends on clear congressional guidance that enables indu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Applauds State Senate for Passing SB 447 * Mar 4, 2026 by AFP ATLANTA, GA - Yesterday, the Georgia State Senate passed SB 447, which would strengthen Georgia's permitting process by requiring local governments to provide greater transparency when denying or rejecting certain permits. Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) applauds the Senate for taking this a  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Analysis shows power outages cost US electricity customers billions * Researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have provided the first comprehensive analysis of the specific costs of power outages to local customers across the nation. It found that the average yearly cost of major outages topped $67 billion over the past seven   more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrapup for March 3, 2026: * * * This Week in the ASAM Weekly Addiction has often come with a struggle. For example, a prescription epidemic born 30 years ago has become a crisis of more than just opioids ( WKRC ). Cannabis use in adolescence has come to look more like a cause of psychiatric illness rather than just an exacerbator ( JAMA Health Forum ). Even the concept  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues to Defend Contraceptive Access from Trump Administration Attacks * Multistate coalition pushes back on federal rules that allow employers to restrict access to birth control OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS ACCESS TO BIRTH CONTROL AND OTHER CONTRACEPTIVE CARE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief challenging the first Trump administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by employer health care pl  more

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, March 4 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release: * * * Biophysical Society Selects Student Research Achievement Award Winners * BETHESDA, MD - The 35 winners of the annual Student Research Achievement Awards (SRAA) were recognized at the 70th Biophysical Society Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony on February 23, 2025. These students were selected by judges from the Society's Subgroups for their outstanding presentations during the pos  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- Boeing Co., Arlington, Virginia, has petitioned the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration for relief from specific flight regulations to allow pilots licensed in foreign jurisdictions to occupy required pilot seats. These pilots would operate the controls of U.S.-registered Boeing aircraft under special airworthiness certificates in the experimental category. Boeing seeks this relief specifically for the purpose of market surveys. FAA   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 4 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Braun Financial Literacy Program earns grand prize in national Zipcar competition * The following story originally appeared on the website for W&M's Raymond A. Mason School of Business. - Ed. The student-run Braun Financial Literacy Program at William & Mary's Raymond A. Mason School of Business has earned national recognition, taking the grand prize in Zipcar's Students with Drive Competition. The natio  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Committee Democrats Demand Chairman Walberg Hold HHS Secretary Accountable All Committee Democrats urged Chairman Tim Walberg (MI-05) to hold an oversight hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. To date, Secretary Kennedy has not appeared before the Committee. The Members asserted that budget oversight  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The Consumer Technology Association, Arlington, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding proposed rules aimed at updating technology standards and certification criteria for health information technology. The CTA emphasizes the need for revisions that enhance the interoperability and efficiency of health technology solutions. In their letter, the CTA acknowledges HHS's ongoing leadership in promoting tec  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats' War Powers Resolution Undercuts American Peace Through Strength * "What President Trump is doing is right and necessary. For 47 years, Iran has attacked our country and our people... It is wrong to vote to signal weakness to our enemies. It is wrong to vote to undermine our troops in combat. It is wrong to vote to undercut Peace through Strength. I will vote to uphold the safety and secu  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Elaine Luria Blasts Jen Kiggans In The Virginian-Pilot For Voting To Jack Up Virginians' Health Care Costs * Rep. Luria : "Unlike Rep. Kiggans, I voted to make health care more affordable" Former Congresswoman and 20-year U.S. Navy veteran Elaine Luria is calling out vulnerable Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans for voting to spike health care costs and forcing tens of thousands of Vir  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents championship collegiate wrestling this March with the 2026 NCAA men's and inaugural women's wrestling National Championships * ESPN will present both the 2026 NCAA Division I Men's Wrestling Championships and the inaugural NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships this month. The men's championship is live from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, March 19-21, del  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, March 4 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS This Week - March 4, 2026 * Fourth grade students work together as they stack cups during a Speed Stacks competition in physical education at North Springfield Elementary School. Fairfax County School Board Adopts FY 2027 Advertised Budget At its February 26 meeting, the School Board voted to adopt (link is external) FCPS' Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Advertised Budget. "This proposal focuses o  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Government Watchdog Agency Report Highlights Lessons from COVID-19 Education Funding to Improve Accountability Today, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a new report on the implementation of the American Rescue Plan Act's (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Maintenance of Equity provision. T  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 3 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces $9 Million Expansion in Giles County by Interstate Group * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced that Interstate Group LLC is investing $8.9 million to expand operations at the company's manufacturing facility in Giles County. The investment is expected to create 46 new jobs in the Commonwealth. "Interstate Group's decision to expand  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $709,867 HHS Grant to Virginia Tech * The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Virginia Tech, based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $709,867 grant. The funding supports research into metabolic disease. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement: "Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes are two of the most prevalent types of metabolic dise  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Supports EPA Brownfields Grant Program for Ninth District Communities * The U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing entitled "Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals to Unleash the Potential of America's Brownfields Sites." The Subcommittee considered numerous draft legislative proposals to reauthorize, improve and implement the Environmenta  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * One Year Later, Secretary McMahon is Failing America's Students, Families, and Educators Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, issued the following statement following the one-year anniversary of Linda McMahon's tenure as the Secretary of Education. "I remain deep  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Minnesota Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison Lied About Knowledge of Fraud and Silenced Whistleblowers Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a hearing titled "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II." The Committee is continuing to invest  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, March 4 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * How news audiences really perceive bias * Nick Mathews finds that bridging the gap between news media and the public is not as simple as tiptoeing around political flashpoints By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (March 3, 2026) -It's an inescapable fact: public trust in news media remains at a historic low point, driven in large part by perceptions that news organization  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The International Foodservice Distributors Association submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration urging approval of a five-year exemption requested by the American Trucking Associations that would allow continued participation in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program for carriers already approved for the initiative. The association said the program provides a controlled training pathway for drivers ages 18 to 20 seeking to   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * ISC West 2026 Announces New Featured Areas, Digital Trust and Identity, ISC StartUps and Security Experience Center * Leading converged security event debuts immersive destinations to showcase next-gen innovation in identity, emerging tech and comprehensive protection. NORWALK, Conn.- ISC West 2026, hosted March 23 to March 27 in collaboration with prem  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Slams Trump Administration for Leaving Americans Stranded in the Middle East Amid War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement slamming the Trump Administration for its poor planning and coordination that has left Americans stranded in the Middle East: "The Trump Administration waited three days after it began waging an unwise, unconstitutional  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Urges Army Corps of Engineers to Prioritize Chincoteague Inlet Feasibility Study * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) sent two letters to the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the feasibility study on managing erosion of the Chincoteague Inlet on the Eastern Shore. One letter requests   more

MANCHESTER, England, March 4 -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release: * * * Manchester conference to re-examine Falklands/Malvinas conflict nearly 45 years later Written by: Joe Stafford On Thursday 16th April and Friday 17th April, The University of Manchester is hosting a major conference about the Falklands/Malvinas conflict. 44 years have passed, but the conflict still resonates deeply in both the UK and Argentina. Once a little-known far-flung archipelago fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Travis Nelson, deputy chief of staff and homeland security advisor for the Maryland Governor's Office, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Before the Whistle: Assessing Information Sharing and Security Collaboration Ahead of Major Events": * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I serve as the  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan, Obernolte Introduce AI-Ready Networks Act to Assess AI Usage in American Telecommunications Networks * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) introduced H.R. 7783, the AI-Ready Networks Act, a bipartisan bill which prompts the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to issue a forward-lookin  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * McConnell Comments on War Powers, Next Steps in Iran * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor ahead of the roll call vote related to S.J.Res.104, Kaine War Powers Resolution (Iran): Later today, the Senate will consider a resolution from Senator Kaine. The purpose, as our colleague puts it, is to prevent the nation from sendin  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Meet the George Mason senior changing breast cancer research * In January, George Mason University senior Angela Victoria Rojas Rivera represented the university at the National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC). Led and hosted by Harvard University, NCRC is the largest student-run research conference in the United States. Only 200 students are selected to attend. Rojas Rivera's project "Extracellula  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R45003) on March 3, 2026, by reference and digital services librarian Maya V. Thomas. Here are excerpts: * * * Muslim Holidays: Fact Sheet Introduction Islam is one of the three major Abrahamic faiths, alongside Judaism and Christianity. According to the 2020 U.S. Religion Census, the number of followers of Islam in the United States is 4.5 million./1 Muslims annually observe two major  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Receives USDA Market Access Program Funding to Expand Global Opportunities * Blog The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture has been awarded funding through the U.S. Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Services' latest Market Access Program awards, supporting continued efforts   more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advocating for the accelerated adoption and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care settings. The organization emphasized the importance of integrating AI technology to enhance healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes across the U.S. In its detailed response to HHS's Request for Information on AI in he  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The National Wildlife Federation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior urging it to maintain the current governance structure of the Federal Subsistence Management Program and to preserve protections for rural subsistence users established under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act. According to NWF, the FSMP is critical for safeguarding the rights and practices of rural and Alaska Native communities, which are constitutio  more

RIVERSIDE, California, March 4 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * New York Times columnist is 2026 Hays lecture speaker * Jamelle Bouie, a New York Times political columnist and a provocative voice on social media, will be the speaker for the 2026 Hays Press-Enterprise Lecture at UC Riverside. The talk, "What's the Matter with American Democracy?" will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 2 at the University Theatre, 900 University Avenue  more

VIENNA, Virginia, March 4 [Category: Media] -- The News/Media Alliance issued the following news release: * * * News/Media Alliance Applauds House Energy & Commerce Committee Efforts on Kids Internet and Digital Safety * Arlington, VA - The House Energy & Commerce Committee announced plans to advance federal legislation to protect children from online harms and uphold children's data privacy, including a package called the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act that combines nearly a dozen exi  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, March 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Nitrous oxide, a product of fertilizer use, may harm some soil bacteria * Plant growth is supported by millions of tiny soil microbes competing and cooperating with each other as they perform important roles at the plant root, including improving access to nutrients and protecting against pathogens. As a byproduct of their metabolism, soil microbes can also produce nitrous oxide, o  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, chairwoman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Oversight Chairwoman Jen Kiggans Leads Hearing on Implementation of the Dole Act to Benefit Veterans and Caregivers Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), the Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations delivered the following opening remarks, as p  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 5 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Yaw Urges FERC to Make States Pay Their Fair Share for Energy Policy Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), chair of the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, is calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to change a proposal from PJM Interconnection that he says unfairly shifts energy costs onto Pennsylvania families and businesses. In a letter rel  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Patriot Performance Lab helps athletes stay in the game * To be an NCAA Division 1 student-athlete, you need a village. From dieticians to strength trainers to physical therapists, developing and maintaining fitness for elite competition is a collaborative effort. One way that George Mason University Intercollegiate Athletics and the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) keep our athletes in to  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS KIDS Celebrates Amazing People & Places Across the U.S. with New Content to Mark America's 250th * Beginning in May, sweeping PBS KIDS Across America initiative features new series, specials, shorts, and playlists - from The Jim Henson Company's WOWSABOUT and GBH's AMERICA'S AWESOME KIDS to CITY ISLAND: USA!, XAVIER RIDDLE CELEBRATES AMERICAN HEROES, and more Arlington, VA, March 4, 2026 -  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, March 4 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Planting Seeds of Beauty in the Community * "Vegetables feed the body, but flowers feed the soul." - Janie Case Beuthin Not everyone grows up knowing what they'd like to do for a career. That can be particularly true during the young adult years when society places a certain pressure on people to choose a major and seemingly commit to a lifetime of one type of job. In reality, many people's career  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 4 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Professor gives students hands-on legal experience through domestic violence clinic * Mercer University School of Law Associate Professor Bonnie Carlson traces her interest in the legal profession to a defining moment early in her college years. As a freshman at the University of Virginia, she attended a Take Back the Night vigil where classmates anonymously shared their experiences with sexual assault. "That w  more

HARRISONBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- James Madison University issued the following Q&A on March 4, 2026, by Sarahy Mora Rincon with Kara Dillard, executive director of the Madison Center for Civic Engagement: * * * Q&A with Madison Center for Civic Engagement's Kara Dillard Kara Dillard, executive director of the Madison Center for Civic Engagement, is helping lead the university's efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Virginia. Through a series of events, discussions and community pa  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening statement on March 4, 2026, at a Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee hearing entitled "Building an AI Ready America: Strengthening Employer-Led Training": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I want to thank our witnesses [who are here] with us today. "A strong workforce development system can provide our workers with the skill  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. John McGuire, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. John McGuire's Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act passes in the House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representative John McGuire's (VA-05) Wintergreen Emergency Egress Act passed in the House of Representatives, resolving a 25-year problem five other lawmakers had worked on in the past. The bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to issue a right-of-way for an emergency exit on  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Eviscerates Democrats for Flooding United States with Criminal Illegal Aliens, Highlights Insanity of Sanctuary Cities * Highlights Severe Problems with Legal Immigration Programs, Secured Commitment from the Secretary Noem to Review & Re-Evaluate OPT WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S.   more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara expands access to colon cancer screening and digestive care in Charlottesville * As colon cancer rates continue to rise, particularly among younger adults, access to timely screening and digestive care has never been more important. To meet this growing need, Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital (SMJH) has opened Sentara Gastroenterology Specialists - Charlottesville, increasing acc  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, March 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara Health: 2025 Year in Review * Sentara Health closed 2025 with meaningful progress in care quality, access to care, financial stability, and community impact. It was a year shaped by teamwork and innovation. Sentara achieved its shortest hospital stays ever, helping patients recover and return home sooner. The system also reached its lowest mortality rate on record, which meant   more

EVANSTON, Illinois, March 4 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Sleep experts warn FCC satellites could dramatically increase light pollution * EVANSTON, Ill. -- Northwestern University scientists and physicians are raising concerns about two proposals currently under review by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that could dramatically increase artificial light at night -potentially disrupting sleep, circadian rhythms and seasonal biological cycles.   more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, March 3 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Transfer Nation 2026 builds community for transfer and contemporary students * On February 4, Transfer Nation 2026 welcomed transfer and contemporary students for an afternoon focused on connection and reflection. As part of George Mason University's First-Year Connection programming, the event emphasized community-building and highlighted the academic and personal support systems available across campus.   more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, March 5 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research Q&A on March 4, 2026, by Jane Kelly with professor of research in psychiatric medicine Kim Penberthy: * * * Q&A: Do you really look bad in photos, or is it all in your head? "I don't photograph well." It's a common refrain. But why? What's behind this feeling so many people express? The University of Virginia's Kim Penberthy, a professor of research in psychiatric medicine, has some answers. Q. Wh  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 4 -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Virginia Office of Emergency Medical Services Launches New Logo to Reflect Unified Commitment to Virginia's EMS System The Virginia Department of Health (VDH), Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS) recently launched its new logo to reflect a unified identity and strengthened commitment to Virginia's EMS providers, system partners and the communities they serve. T  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 4 [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: * * * VCU Health 'top offs' ambulatory surgery center and medical office building in Chesterfield * By Danielle Pierce Leaders from VCU Health, Virginia Commonwealth University and Chesterfield County gathered today to celebrate a major milestone in the construction   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Stands with Survivors, Demands Transparency on Sexual Misconduct Allegations in Congress * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today voted to demand that the U.S. House Ethics Committee publicly and immediately release all sexual misconduct and harassment reports involving Members of Congress or their staffers. "There is no place for sexual harassment in the U.S. House  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Robert J. Wittman, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia Republican Congressional Delegation Responds to Governor Spanberger's Termination of 287(g) Agreements * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), Congressman John McGuire (VA-05), Congressman Ben Cline (VA-06), and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09) released the following statement in response to Governor Spanberger's Termination of  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on March 3, 2026, involving Megan Duncan, associate professor in the School of Communication: * * * Expert details how Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could change media landscape Mass media corporation Paramount Skydance, owner of Paramount+ and CBS, has won a bidding war to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, home to HBO Max and CNN. While the proposed $111 billion deal still has hurdles to overcome before it closes, a succes  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following Q&A on March 3, 2026, by Carley Thompson with Stella Volpe, professor and head of the Department of Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise: * * * Expert explains why short bursts of movement can boost your health As busy schedules and sedentary jobs compete for our time, many people are asking: What's the least amount of movement I need to still see benefits? According to Stella Volpe, head of Virginia Tech's Department of Human  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 4 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Warrant Officers Foster Army Transformation * As the Army rapidly evolves, it depends on the technical expertise of its warrant officers, senior Army warrant officers said. "The Army's been deeply engaged in a campaign of learning for the last few years," said Chief Warrant Officer 5 Matt McDougall, senior technical adviser to the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Comma  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, March 4 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * William & Mary students study feline feces in South Africa * Taking a blood sample from a wild lion is no easy task -it's stressful for humans and big cats, requires extensive planning and perfect timing. Heather Broughton, a veterinarian and wildlife scientist at William & Mary's Institute for Integrative Conservation (IIC), is working to reduce the need for this invasive procedure. With a group of William  more