FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle C. Reid issued the following statement: * * * Hello FCPS Staff and Families, As promised, I am writing to share the latest information in our ongoing efforts to resolve a matter with the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) concerning Fairfax County Public Schools' (FCPS) policies and regulations on bathroom and locker room use based on gender identity. Last week, FCPS officially filed an appeal with th more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following campus news: * * * George Mason highlighted for creating workforce partnerships By Preston Williams George Mason University President Gregory Washington was a panelist at an American Council on Education (ACE) briefing on Capitol Hill that focused on universities partnering with industry to address shortages in the health care workforce. The event also highlighted George Mason as one of the Carnegie Foundation and  more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * NSF grant supports nanofabrication workforce training By Nathan Kahl George Mason University faculty members received nearly $1 million in a grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to establish a program providing hands-on nanofabrication training and education to people seeking a career change. The funding comes under NSF's ExLENT Pivots track and will serve the national interest by e more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 14 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton to Exceed 250 Luxury and Lifestyle Hotels in Asia Pacific * * With more than 160 trading luxury and lifestyle hotels in APAC, Hilton's portfolio will grow by at least another 50% in the coming years * Hilton's global luxury and lifestyle portfolios reached the 1,000th hotel milestone this year with nearly 500 more hotels in the pipeline SINGAPORE - With recent o more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * How Northrop Grumman Leads in Airborne Early Warning and Control Company leadership builds upon deep experience, paired with advanced, flexible technologies, to meet customer needs * Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) is essential for modern airpower. It detects and tracks aircraft, ships, ground vehicles and missiles at long ranges and quickly conveys this cri more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * In New Jersey and Virginia, Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger Have "A Relentless Focus on One Word: Affordability" * New reporting from CNN illustrates how tackling affordability is at the core of how Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger will make life better for families in their states. Both candidates have a "relentless focus" on lowering everyday costs through Sherrill's plans to stop the e more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Local Veterans, Elected Leaders Hold Roundtable Discussion Highlighting Devastating Impacts of Trump's Job Cuts NORFOLK, VIRGINIA - Last week, local veterans and elected leaders held a roundtable discussion highlighting the devastating impact of Donald Trump's job cuts in Virginia that Winsome Earle-Sears backs. During an interview with CNN when asked about Trump's job cuts, Sears said the more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Politico issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2025, by Executive Producer for Congress Zach Warmbrodt and Global Audience Managing Editor Zainab Khan: * * * POLITICO Launches New SMS Congress Product Announcement from Executive Producer for Congress Zach Warmbrodt and Global Audience Managing Editor Zainab Khan: All, Today we're excited to announce a new POLITICO product that we're rolling out first on Capitol Hill -- text updates. POLITICO has alway more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Abigail Spanberger REFUSES to Comment on Staffers Supporting Political Violence Abigail Spanberger claims she opposes political violence - so why is she tolerating members of her own staff supporting it? Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears asked this very question over the weekend as it was revealed that Jasmine Frye, whose Facebook profile says she works for Abigail Spanberger, posted "F around and fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Rural Health Clinics Closing Because of Trump's Budget Bill "Magnified" in Virginia Governor's Race * After cheering on Trump's health care cuts and lying about the devastating consequences, Winsome Sears has been silent It's been over a week since a medical group announced it was closing three rural health care clinics in Virginia as a direct result of Donald Trump's disastrous budget bill, and p more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears Shamelessly Begs for Trump Endorsement Despite the Devastating Impact of His Policies on Virginia * # Bloomberg Government : "Earle-Sears said she 'would be honored to have President Trump's endorsement,' [...]" VIRGINIA - New reporting from Bloomberg Government details how Winsome Earle-Sears is outright begging for Donald Trump's endorsement despite the devastating impact of his more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Superintendent's Weekly Reflections * Hello Team FCPS, What a beautiful September weekend we have enjoyed and what interesting and exciting times we are experiencing in our many and varied schools and departments. So many amazing and well attended Back to School Night events and related activities. We are truly well connected and making a difference for tens of thousands!! As we are now heade more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * Astronomy students travel the world to peer deep into space By Matt Kelly, mkelly@virginia.edu Have telescope, will travel, sometimes really far. The University of Virginia Occultation Group, astronomy undergraduates who observe and track asteroids and small planets, make most of their observations locally. But they also travel around the country and the world to catch glimpses of he more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Sept. 15, 2025, by Jane Kelly with Scott Schecter, an expert in sleep disorders: * * * Q&A: Is your screen time ruining your sleep? Phones, tablets and computer screens emit blue light that can disrupt sleep. But do you know why? University of Virginia Dr. Scott Schecter, an expert in sleep disorders, says it's because the light short-circuits the body's ability to secrete melatonin, the hormone tha more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: * * * UVA Health Transplant Center Effort Highlights Living Donation To help more patients receive lifesaving kidney and liver transplants, the UVA Health Transplant Center is launching a new program today to emphasize the importance of living organ donation. "It's an honor to be part of a comprehensive, patient-centered transplant team here at UVA Health that gives hundreds of patients th more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * 'Curious Conversations' podcast: Jonas Hauptman talks about building better with bamboo By Travis Williams Jonas Hauptman joined Virginia Tech's "Curious Conversations" to talk about his extensive work researching bamboo as a sustainable building material. He shared his journey into nontraditional materials, the challenges of using bamboo in construction, and the potential impact of bamboo might have in addressi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Ethical robots and AI take center stage with support from National Science Foundation grant By Jordi Shelton Virginia Tech researchers received a grant worth more than $500,000 from the National Science Foundation to expand robot theater, an after-school program that helps children explore robotics through performance-based learning. In a world where human-robot interaction is constantly evolving, grade school more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * National Security Institute field tests specialized navigation software AstraNav chose the university to test its patented magnetic field-based geolocation software, citing its strong reputation in both engineering and national security. By Isabella Rossi The Virginia Tech National Security Institute (VTNSI) is helping plot a course toward safe navigation when traditional GPS fails. Researchers in the instit more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The West Virginia Department of Human Services issued the following news on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * DoHS Announces One-Time Supplemental Payment for Low Income Energy Assistance Program Recipients The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS), Bureau for Family Assistance (BFA), today announced that eligible recipients of the 2024-2025 Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will automatically receive a one-time supplemental payment. Recipien more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Sept. 15 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * West Virginia Wesleyan College Announces 2025 Alumni Award Winners (Full Bios) * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC) announces the recipients of its 2025 Alumni Awards, recognizing individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, service, and achievement. An additional award was given to two non-alumni who have gone above and beyond in service to the c more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Wartime transformations: 'For 2026' conference to highlight new narratives of the Revolutionary War ahead of 250th anniversary William & Mary, the Omohundro Institute and The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation collaborate for the fourth conference in a five-year series. By Danny Devlin, Strategic Cultural Partnerships "For 2026: Wartime Transformations" will bring groundbreaking presentations about the Revol more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Winsome Sears Begs for Trump's Endorsement Instead of Fighting for Virginia Jobs * A new report from Bloomberg highlights how Winsome Sears is spending her time begging for Donald Trump's endorsement instead of fighting for Virginia jobs. Sears "met with Trump in the Oval Office at least once to discuss her challenging campaign" and has spent her time "tout[ing] her ties to Trump" instead of focus more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * WINSOME, LOSE SOME: As Three Rural Clinics Close and Veterans Call Sears Out, Sears Can't Hide from the Damage She's Done to Virginia * # VIRGINIA - With early voting starting this week, Virginians know the real issues with Winsome Earle-Sears' extreme agenda. As three rural clinics are set to close because of the Trump tax bill that Sears backed and Virginia Veterans call Sears out for b more PR