RICHMOND, Virginia, July 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * "Troubling, Disturbing and Potentially Devastating:" Sears Praises Trump Tax Bill That Will Devastate Virginia Hospitals * # Sears: "The bill as you know now does so many great things" Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association: "We see this [bill] as troubling, disturbing and potentially devastating" VIRGINIA - As Winsome Earle-Sears praises Trump tax bill saying it " does so many g more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * 'A black hole walks into a bar ...' UVA astronomers take science to the people By Matt Kelly The banner over the bar stated "Science Is Real," and on a recent Monday night, the science was very real. "Astronomy on Tap Charlottesville," which has brought the wonders of the universe to non-academic settings for the past seven years, recently staged its bimonthly public outreach at the Fi more PR

DANVILLE, Virginia, July 17 -- Danville Community College issued the following news: * * * Danville Community College Nurse Aide Program Receives Continued Approval from Virginia Board of Nursing Danville Community College (DCC) is proud to announce the continued approval of its Nurse Aide Education Program by the Virginia Board of Nursing following a successful biennial survey visit conducted in May 2025. The program was found to be in full compliance with all regulatory requirements, reinfo more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 17 -- emotion3D, a part of DXC Technology, issued the following news release: * * * emotion3D and DXC Collaborate to Redefine In-Cabin Safety and User Experience with Cutting-Edge Analysis Software * ASHBURN, Va., July 15, 2025 - emotion3D, an innovative provider of advanced in-cabin analysis software, and DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider, announced their collaboration to revolutionize in-cabin car user experience.  more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 17 -- ENSCO, a provider of engineering, science and advanced technology solutions for defense, transportation, aerospace and intelligence sectors, issued the following news release: * * * ENSCO Named NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, Strengthening Support for Community Resilience * ENSCO, Inc. has been named a Weather-Ready Nation (WRN) Ambassador by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), further advancing the company's commitment to safe more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 17 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * George Mason faculty member helps NASA astrobiology task force shape future goals By Laura Powers George Mason University researcher Anamaria Berea was selected to serve on NASA's Decadal Astrobiology Research and Exploration Strategy (DARES) Task Force 1. This group of experts was charged with shaping the future of NASA's astrobiology research over the following decade. As one of only 13 scient more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 17 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health issued the following news: * * * George Mason University advances global health dialogue in Albania At the sun-drenched heart of Tirana this summer, in the historic halls of the Academy of Sciences of Albania, a powerful gathering of minds unfolded -- the third International Conference on Public Health and Environment, co-sponsored by George Mason University's College of Public Health, the Academy of Sciences o more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on July 16, 2025: * * * In Virginia governor's race, Democratic candidate Spanberger leads GOP's Earle-Sears, 49% to 37% Commonwealth Poll also finds Youngkin's approval at 49%, Trump's at 40% - and most voters disapproving of the president. By L. Douglas Wilder and Robyn McDougle Today, the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University released findings  more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 17 -- Intelsat, a provider of satellite and terrestrial network and inflight connectivity, issued the following news on July 16, 2025: * * * Intelsat Accelerates Africa's STEM Future Through Space-Based Education Twelve Schools Selected for the 2025 Intelsat - MaxIQ Space STEM Program * MCLEAN, Va. - Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, today announced that 12 schools from Kenya, South Africa, Senegal and Nige more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 17 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news on July 16, 2025: * * * Chesapeake Bay Monitoring Shows Hypoxia Increased in June After Rainy May Dissolved oxygen conditions show mixed results in May and June 2025 * Data collected by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources and Old Dominion University show an increasing volume of hypoxia--waters with less than 2 mg/l of oxygen--in the Chesapeake Bay mainstem of Maryland and Virginia more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, July 17 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * New Prevention Science microcredential launches through Marshall Skills Exchange The Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery is proud to introduce its new Prevention Science microcredential, available through the Marshall Skills Exchange. This innovative course, created by the Center's expert team, enables participants to integrate and apply key behavioral health theories within a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 17 -- Airlines Reporting Corp. issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Total $52.3B in the First Half of 2025 Passenger Trips Increased Despite Slight Dip in Total Sales * ARLINGTON, Va. - July 16, 2025 - Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) announced that U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $52.3 billion from January through June 2025 -- a 1% decrease compared to the same period in 2024. Total passenger trips inc more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 17 -- DXC Technology, an information technology services company, issued the following news release: * * * Unicaja Partners with DXC to Drive AI-Powered Transformation of Banking Operations * ASHBURN, Va., July 15, 2025 - DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a leading Fortune 500 global technology services provider today announced a 10-year agreement with Unicaja, one of Spain's leading banks, to transform and modernize its banking operations. Central to this initiative is DXC more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * WVWC Community Remembers Dr. Bert Popson, Long-time Physics Professor * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - The West Virginia Wesleyan College community is mourning the sudden loss of Dr. George Albert "Bert" Popson Jr., Department of Physics and Engineering chair and long-time professor for nearly 36 years. Popson passed away July 14, 2025. Popson, originally from Kittanning, Pennsylvania, earned more PR