BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 20 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * An Evening with Fiction Writer Rachel Khong, Nov. 19 * Los Angeles-based writer Rachel Khong, author of the novel The Real Americans and the new collection of short stories, My Dear You, will visit The University of Baltimore on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., as The University of Baltimore's MFA in Creative Writing and Publishing Arts continues its fall authors series. The talk will take place in the Wright Theater on the top floor of the UBalt Studen more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under federal law more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 19 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Coalition Urging Congress to Strengthen Transparency and Accountability in Epstein Files Release * Carson City, NV - Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he has co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Epstein Files Transparency Act II (H.R. 9694/S. 5005), legislation aimed at strengthening transparency, protecting survivors and holding the U.S.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES BRIEF OPPOSING UNLAWFUL IMMIGRATION ARRESTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. Under fe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment September 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Oct. 20, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in September in 5 states and stable in 45 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty states and the District had jobless rate decreases from a year earlier, 7 states had increases, and 23 states had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both ove more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Oct. 20 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Henrick Karoliszyn, investigative reporter for The Defender: * * * Nearly 1,900 U.S. Schools Are Within 1 Mile of an AI Data Center, Prompting Health Concerns for Children Researchers warn that air pollution, industrial noise and 24/7 artificial light emitted by AI data centers could threaten children's health and contri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Harris Applauds $8 Billion USDA Relief Program for Farmers and Watermen * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, applauded President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for announcing $8 billion through USDA's new Harvest Fuel Relief Program to help agricultural producers more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Solera Holdings for Disability Discrimination * BALTIMORE -- Solera Holdings, LLC, a Westlake, Texas-based vehicle lifecycle management company, violated federal law when it denied a blind employee the same job-related support and resources provided to other employees and then fired him, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit announced today. According to the EEOC's lawsuit, Solera tran more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news: * * * Faculty Spotlight: From gym teacher to international expert, this UVA professor dreamed big By Bryan McKenzie, bkm4s@virginia.edu October 19, 2026 Martin Block once had the simple dream of being a gym teacher. But the winner of a 2026 University of Virginia All-University Teaching Award wound up a kinesiology professor and international expert in adapted physical activity for people with disabilities and autism. You can credit that turn of e more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release: * * * FRCSW Provides Mission Critical Training to Marines in Japan Oct 20, 2026 San Diego, CA--Through initiative, teamwork, and unwavering dedication, Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) Skills Lab Instructors, Gary Grela and Eugene "Geno" Ellis, along with FRCSW Technical Training Director, Bo Tubbs, delivered essential technical training to Marines in Iwakuni, Japan, while establishing a new capability for FRCSW. When the Mari more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, Oct. 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Guest Editorial: A Necessary Distinction * Harm reduction is under siege. Just over a year ago, the President issued the executive order, "Ending Crime and Disorder on America's Streets," in which he asserted that "so-called 'harm reduction'" merely facilitates illegal drug use. In August, SAMHSA released a "Best Practices Toolkit: Addressing Homelessness and Addiction through 'Treatment First'" that co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement on Suspicious Letter Received at District Office * GREENBELT, MD - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after a potentially hazardous letter was received at his district office in Greenbelt, Maryland: "Today, my district office in Greenbelt, Maryland, received a suspicious letter similar to those received by public officials across the country. The office has been evacuated, and, thankfully, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Barrier-Breaking Trans and Non-Binary, Pro-Equality Candidates for State Legislature * At a time of continued attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, HRC is endorsing a slate of pro-equality trans and non-binary leaders who are committed to protecting fundamental freedoms, advancing equality, and delivering for working families WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PA more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Washington, DC arrests criminal illegal alien gang leader in Maryland * HYATTSVILLE, Md. -- On Sept. 11, ICE arrested a 29-year-old criminal illegal alien from El Salvador who is a high-ranking leader of the notorious MS-13 transnational criminal gang. Officers from ICE Washington, D.C. headquarters arrested Franklin Ariel Espinal-Cabrera in Hyattsville. Espinal-Cabrera is on the Department of Just more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * Spike NLOS Live Fire Validates Infantry Use and ISV-U Platform Integration WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2026 - Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully completed a live-fire demonstration of the Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) system from an Infantry Squad Vehicle - Utility variant (ISV-U) at Dugway Proving Grounds, Utah, validating the system's performance in a ground-based operational environment and advancing the U.S. Army's Mobile-Long-Range Precision-Strike M more PR

LAWRENCE, Massachusetts, Oct. 20 -- Northern Essex Community College posted the following news: * * * Marketing Department Recognized with Six Awards * Haverhill, MA (October 20, 2026) -- The Northern Essex Community College Marketing Communications department is proud to share that six projects from last year were honored with awards from the National Council of Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The professional society just wrapped up its District 1 regional conference in Buffalo, NY. There, NECC received six medallion awards, recog more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Supports Litigation Challenging Unlawful Immigration Arrests 10/20/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arres more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- The Maryland Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Maryland's Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.9 Percent Amid Ongoing Volatility in Federal Job Estimates BALTIMORE, MD (October 20, 2026) - New labor market estimates released today by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) suggest that Maryland's unemployment rate fell by 0.2 percentage points in September to 3.9 percent, below the national average of 4.2 percent. This is the lowest unemployment rate since April 2025. BLS also estimates that Ma more PR

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Oct. 19 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU group selected for prestigious Berkeley Lab learning opportunity * MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -- Five students from Middle Tennessee State University will travel to California this November for an immersive "mini-semester" at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, also known as Berkeley Lab. Nyah Bentley, Addison Berry, Tomy Chet, Sarah A. Holzmann, Gavin Liles and Gloria Silva will join groups from two other universities, Spelman College a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 19 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * NDMU Expands Public School Partnerships with $9.3M in Total Funding from State's Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program * BALTIMORE, Md. - Notre Dame of Maryland University's School of Education is expanding its leadership role in addressing the teacher shortage, partnering with school districts on two awards totaling $9.3 million from the state's Grow Your Own Educators Grant Program. NDMU has received a new $4.4 million Grow Your Own Edu more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 20 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * One vote, many decisions and one guide to help with them all * As misinformation permeates the web, one Family Science class is gearing up to combat it by building a factual, nonpartisan election guide to key public health-related ballot initiatives across the country. "Our guide always focuses on those issues that have a family connection. The guide is for everyone: Students, families - and we sometimes circulate it acros more PR

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 20 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news: * * * OU College of Nursing receives millions to advance maternal health research * OKLAHOMA CITY - The University of Oklahoma's Fran and Earl Ziegler College of Nursing has received over $5 million in additional funding through a National Institutes of Health initiative to support four maternal health research projects over the next four years. The Implementing a Maternal health and PRegnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) Initiative supports resear more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association issued the following news: * * * Senate Finance Committee Seeks Input on Long-Term Care Reform October 16, 2026 Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Democratic staff have released a request for information (RFI) on proposals to improve access to affordable long-term care, strengthen nursing home quality, and support the long-term care workforce. The effort explores how Medicare, Medicaid, and other supports can better meet the needs of o more PR

COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 21 -- TEDCO, the Maryland Technology Development Corp., issued the following news release: * * * Senate President Bill Ferguson to Join TEDCO CEO Troy LeMaile-Stovall for Fireside Chat at TEDCO's 2026 Entrepreneur Expo Join us in Baltimore on October 27 for a conversation on how policy and investment can accelerate Maryland's innovation economy - COLUMBIA, Md., (October 20, 2026) -- TEDCO, Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, announces that Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson will join TEDCO CEO more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 20 -- The Notre Dame of Maryland University posted the following news: * * * This Week in Gators Athletics - October 19-25 * To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate pur more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 20 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * UBalt Ethics Week, Oct. 26-30 * 'Finding forums for ethical dialogue helps us grow. We're better positioned to make sense of our complex world.' The University of Baltimore's Hoffberger Center for Ethical Engagement will host Ethics Week--a gathering of experts discussing some of the most relevant topics in modern society--from Oct. 26 through 30. All events listed here are open to the public, and the UBalt community is encouraged to be part of thi more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 20 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus posted the following news: * * * UMGC Leadership Development Program Earns Industry Recognition * University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) and C2 Technologies, Inc. received a 2026 Brandon Hall Group Human Capital Management (HCM) Bronze Excellence Award in August 2026 for UMGC's Leadership Learning and Development Program (LLDP). Entries were evaluated on criteria including alignment with business needs; program design and delivery; user experience, innovation, and c more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 19 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Veteran eyes next career in law school * Javon Lamar Weaver got a taste for legal work while he was holding a job in a very different industry. He was a federal agent with the U.S. Department of Justice, working with ATF on cases involving violent crime. From his view, the best part of the job was working with attorneys. "One of the most intriguing parts about it was strategizing cases, procedures and how we move forward with investigations, inves more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia Tech, Universidad Austral de Chile chart next chapter of long-standing partnership By Rich Mathieson 19 Oct 2026 While a dozen Virginia Tech undergraduates are spending the fall semester in Valdivia and Chilean Patagonia, leaders from their host university came to Blacksburg to expand a decades-long partnership in research and teaching, building on the launch this fall of a new study abroad program that was years in the planning. Universidad Austral  more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Westminster College faculty present research at annual celebration * Westminster College faculty members will share their research, creative works and scholarly insights during a daylong Faculty Scholarship Celebration on Wednesday, Oct. 21, followed by the annual Henderson Lecture at 6 p.m. featuring Dr. Timothy Grieve-Carlson, assistant professor of religion and philosophy. The Faculty Scholarship Celebration will feature concurrent presentation more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Other Public Safety Threats * We will not rest until every one of these criminal invaders has been removed from our homeland WASHINGTON - Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens convicted for horrific crimes across the country, including continuous sexual abuse of a child under 16 years old, enda more PR