WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * 77th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards Honors Twelve Public Servants * Venerated journalist and former C-SPAN CEO, Susan Swain to Emcee November 8 ceremony in Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C., September 8, 2026 - Seven public servants from various federal agencies will be honored at the 77th annual Arthur S. Flemming Awards for their exceptional civil service. The winners are recognized for outstanding performance in the disciplines of applied science and more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * As Houses of Worship Empty, Cities Face a New Redevelopment Challenge * WASHINGTON -Empty and underused houses of worship are creating a unique redevelopment challenge -and opportunity -for communities across the country. Unlike a vacant storefront or office building, these properties can carry deep historical and emotional significance while also occupying valuable land that could serve new community ne more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 8 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Minnesota Historical Society posted the following news release: * * * Fall is on at the Minnesota Historical Society * ST. PAUL, Minn. (September 8, 2026) - Fall brings vibrant backdrops, cooler temperatures, and plenty of events and experiences at Minnesota Historical Society (MNHS) historic sites! Mark your calendar for our quarterly Free Admission Day on September 19th, and be sure to keep an eye on our calendar for new events. Minnesota History Center, St. Paul Free Thursda more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 8 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Indonesia: Newsrooms face censorship/protests over critical media coverage * Two Indonesian newsrooms came under attack over separate reporting and coverage on September 3, with the national journalist union highlighting the increased challenges for independent journalism in the country. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, Aliansi Jurnalis Independen (AJI) Indonesia in condem more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 8 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Lebanon: Israeli airstrike hits two journalists * Two Al-Manar TV journalists were injured by shrapnel on 6 September during an Israeli airstrike in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joins its affiliate, the Union of Journalists in Lebanon (UJL), in holding Israel accountable for attacks targeting journalists and calling for an end to targeted attacks against the pre more PR

LONDON, England, Sept. 8 -- The National Union of Journalists posted the following news: * * * Malta: IFJ condemns verdict in Daphne Caruana Galizia assassination trial One of Malta's richest men has been found not guilty of involvement in the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia. On 2 September, Yorgen Fenech was found not guilty of both charges: complicity in her murder and association with the intention of committing a crime. Galizia was murdered on 16 October 2017 by a car bomb in the town of Bidnija, near her fam more PR

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 8 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * Slovenia: Stronger safeguards to protect the independence and financial sustainability of RTV Slovenija * 08 September 2026 The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has joined other media and journalist organisations in calling for any reform of the legal framework for RTV Slovenija to protect its institutional and editorial independence and guarantee adequate, sustainable and predictable funding fo more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news: * * * International Leaders Unveil Clean Air Commitments to Advance National Air Quality Agendas The EPIC Air Quality Fund hosted the Global Clean Air Pledge event to strengthen clean air actions globally, featuring former UN Ambassador Samantha Power. - Building on the momentum of the UN International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, the EPIC Air Quality Fund hosted the inaugural Clean Air Pledge event. The event brought together mor more PR