NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Adopt, Don't Shop! West Hollywood Makes History with Broad Ban on Animal Sales, PETA Celebrates * West Hollywood, CA - Following input from PETA and local animal advocates, the West Hollywood City Council voted today to adopt the most comprehensive ban of animal sales in retail stores nationwide--bolstering its longstanding ban on the retail sale of cats and more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The Association for Career and Technical Education issued the following statement on Sept. 15, 2025: * * * Advance CTE & ACTE Statement on Education & Workforce Development Investments in FY26 House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Proposal Advance CTE and the Association for Career Technical Education (ACTE) release the following statement regarding the FY26 House Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations proposal: "Earlier this week, the House Appropriations Co more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * America Moves Because of Truck Drivers * Sep 16, 2025 America's $30 trillion economy depends on the safe, reliable movement of goods. And behind every product on a store shelf, every package delivered to a doorstep, every meal served at a dinner table, there is a truck driver who made it happen. Quite simply: without trucking, we would have nothing. This more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * AUSA Announces Best Chapter Winners * The Association of the U.S. Army has announced its six Best Chapter winners for 2025 based on their achievement and success in growing membership, hosting events, raising money for scholarships and other programs, and supporting units and recruiters. The awards will be presented in October during AUSA's Annual Meeting and Expo more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin Water Treatment Plant dedicated as National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark | ASCE * Cleveland, Ohio -- The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) today dedicated the Baldwin Water Treatment Plant in Cleveland as a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. For the last century, the Baldwin Water Treatment Plant has ens more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Booz Allen, SEEQC Expand Partnership in Quantum Engineering Co-creating to solve quantum scaling challenges at speed * Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) and SEEQC today announced an expansion of their existing partnership to further accelerate the rapid scaling of quantum computers. This collaboration will allow both companies to provide  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Camp House Fire Suspect Should Be Charged with Cruelty to Animals, PETA Says * St. Louis County, Minn. - Today, PETA sent a letter to St. Louis County Attorney Kimberly Maki asking her to add cruelty-to-animals charges to the charge of failure to extinguish a fire that Parker John Wilson faces in connection with the devastating Camp House fire, which burned  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito: The One Big Beautiful Bill Helps West Virginia's Small Businesses Thrive * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Through historic tax relief and incentives and targeted reforms, the One Big Beautiful Bill helps West Virginia's small businesses grow and thrive. "For too long, West Virginia's small businesses have been burdened by onerous regulations and high taxes, which has stifled growth and  more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Christendom Rugby Picks Up First Win in Conference Battle * Christendom's rugby team found its rhythm this past Saturday, traveling down to Hampden-Sydney College for their first game of conference play of the fall season. Behind a relentless offensive attack and a strong defensive play, Christendom rolled to a 44-14 win, their first of the season. Christendom set the tone from the jump in the game. Jac more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Comscore Unveils The Scoreboard: An Interactive Destination Surfacing Consumer Behaviors and Trends Across Multiple Platforms Published monthly, The Scoreboard brings consumer behaviors and trends to life with interactive data visualizations. * Comscore (NASDAQ: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer more PR

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * DCAA passes external peer review DCAA recently passed the external peer review for Oct. 1, 2023, through Sept. 30,2024 with no letter of comment. The external peer review team determined DCAA met the Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS) independence standards, staff competency requirements, Continuing Professional Education (CPE) requirements, more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro, Food Safety Caucus Demand Boar's Head Justify Reopening of Contaminated Plant * Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) and nine other members of the Food Safety Caucus sent a letter to Boar's Head questioning its reported (link is external) decision to reopen its Jarratt, Virginia facility which was at the center of last year's deadly Listeria outbreak which led to nearly 60 hospitaliza more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * DHA IT teams recognized for their contribution to improving military medicine * The Defense Health Agency recognized chief information officers at military hospitals and clinics at the 2025 Defense Health Information Technology Symposium in Nashville, Tennessee, Aug. 25. After the opening plenary session, Pat Flanders, program executive officer - medical systems/chief information officer, and Thomas  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Fired Federal Workers, Elected Leaders Hold Roundtable Discussion Highlighting Devastating Impacts of Trump's Job Cuts * ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - Today, ahead of the first day of early voting when Winsome Earle-Sears will campaign with DOGE architect Vivek Ramaswamy, fired federal workers and elected leaders held a roundtable discussion highlighting the devastating impact of Donald Trump's jo more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * From Heartthrob to Horse Whisperer: Robert Redford's Work for Animals Remembered by PETA * Below, please find a statement from PETA Sr. Vice President Lisa Lange on the death of Robert Redford: Robert Redford was known for his remarkable screen presence, but PETA will always remember him for his staunch defense of animals and the environment. From using fa more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Grab Your Popcorn: Messy Republican Primary Fight Looms in VA-07 * Republican Doug Ollivant will compete with Tara Durant to see which candidate wants to rip away health care from more Virginians The GOP primary in Virginia's 7th Congressional District just got messier. Tara Durant has been such a bad candidate that yet another Republican, Doug Ollivant, is jumping into the r more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Greenville Prompt PETA Video Warning About Dangers of 'No-Kill' Shelter Policies * Greenville, S.C. - The September 9 arrest of a Greenville County woman allegedly responsible for killing multiple dogs earlier this year and leaving their bodies to decompose on her property has prompted PETA to debut an urgent new video warning on local airwaves. The gut-wren more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Griffith Announces $210,000 EDA Grant Supporting New River Valley Regional Commission * The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded $210,000 to the New River Valley Regional Commission. This EDA investment supports the development and implementation of an economic development framework. U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Sept. 15, 2025, at a hearing to consider seven energy and D.C. crime bills. The bills are the GRID Power Act (H.R. 1047), National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015), Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) and four measures (H.R. 4922, 5125, 5140 and 5143) that aims to restore law and order in D.C., address chronic juveni more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Kiggans Leads Bipartisan Push to Guarantee Military Pay During Government Shutdowns * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02), a Navy veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced the Pay Our Troops Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation ensures that members of the U.S. Armed Forces, including the Coast Guard, continue receiving pay and benefits in the event of  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Lakeland Man Sentenced To Two Years' Imprisonment For Bank Fraud U.S. District Judge Virginia Hernadez Covington has sentenced Abraham Othman Yacoub (27, Lakeland) to two years in federal prison for bank fraud. The court ordered that this term of imprisonment must run consecutively to Yacoub's current federal prison sentence for bringing a firearm into Tampa  more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Lovelace Biomedical Slapped with Official Warning After Staff Botch Euthanasia: PETA Statement * Albuquerque, N.M. - Please see the following statement from PETA Senior Science Advisor Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel regarding a rare Official Warning issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture against Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute for two critical violations  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * MUST ASK: Sears Owes Virginians Answers About Three Rural Health Clinics Closing Winsome Earle-Sears: "The bill as you know now does so many great things" * Following Augusta Medical Group announcing three of their locations will be forced to close as a result of Trump's tax law that Winsome Earle-Sears has praised, Sears has offered no plans to protect rural Virginians access to afforda more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA Announces 2025 Honor Award Recipients * Press Release Rogers, Arkansas -- At its 2025 annual meeting, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture recognized three exemplary employees of state departments of agriculture for their service, communication and administration on behalf of their  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA, NASDA Foundation, and National Agricultural Law Center Enter MOU to Strengthen Agricultural Policy Education and Student Opportunities ROGERS, Ark. -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, the NASDA Foundation, and the National Agricultural Law Center signed a Memorandum of Understandi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * NASEO Press Release: Request for Information (RFI) in Support of the Advanced Nuclear First Mover Initiative * : Contact: Kirsten Verclas ( kverclas@naseo.org ) and Cassie Powers ( cpowers@naseo.org ) The National Association of State Energy Officials, in Coordination with 11 States and Key Partners, Issues Request for Informat more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The National Association of State Boards of Education issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * States Take Varied Approaches to Curbing Cell Phone Use in Classrooms Alexandria, VA --In response to widespread teacher and school leaders' reports about cell phone distractions in classrooms, 31 states and the District of Columbia have recently banned or restricted students' use of the devices during the school day. Others let districts decide. Ye more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * New DHN Pacific Rim Deputy Director Visits Virtual Medical Operations Center at NMCSD * SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Capt. Kathleen Cooperman, the new deputy director for Defense Health Network Pacific Rim, visited the Virtual Medical Operations Center at Naval Medical Center San Diego Sept. 3 to learn firsthand how the hub is transforming patient care and operational medical support across the Military Health more PR

NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Sept. 17 -- Niagara University issued the following news: * * * Talia Harmon Publishes Article in Criminal Justice Review By Lisa McMahon Dr. Talia Harmon, chair and professor of criminology and criminal justice at Niagara University, recently published an article in Criminal Justice Review. The article, "When the Death Count Gets Higher: The Failure of Federal Courts of Appeals to Enforce Atkins v. Virginia," was co-authored by Niagara University alumni Maren Geiger more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The National Venture Capital Association issued the following news release: * * * NVCA Statement on the Passing of Bill Egan WASHINGTON, DC - National Venture Capital Association (NVCA) President and CEO Bobby Franklin issued the following statement in response to the passing of Bill Egan: "We are saddened by the passing of Bill Egan, a true pioneer and visionary in our industry. Bill not only helped shape the venture capital community but also generously ga more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Pack of Dogs Roaming Godley: PETA Launches Video Warning About Dangers of No-Kill Policies * Godley, Texas - Following reports that a pack of up to 40 dogs--many of them appearing hungry and sick--has been roaming the streets of Godley for months, causing residents to fear for their children's safety, PETA's new urgent video warning is hitting local airwaves more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Plan Will Address Protecting Farmers From 'Forever Chemicals' * WASHINGTON D.C -- A working group of 16 major farm, commodity, conservation, and health groups calls on the federal government to address PFAS "forever chemicals" contamination on farmlands. This push for pragmatic, nonpartisan, farmer-first solutions will protect the nation's food supply and keep f more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The Republican Party of Virginia issued the following news: * * * POLL: Democrat Cost of Living Crisis Most Important Issue to Virginia Voters - Bad News for Abigail Spanberger A new poll from Virginia Commonwealth University has found that the rising cost of living is the most pressing issue for Virginia voters, with 28 percent identifying it as their top concern. Virginia voters know what Gov. Youngkin and Lt. Gov. Sears have long acknowledged: failed polici more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Marshall University issued the following news release: * * * President Brad D. Smith and First Lady Alys Smith give $50 million to Marshall University, setting a national standard in higher education Marshall University has announced a historic $50 million gift from President Brad D. Smith and First Lady Alys Smith to advance Marshall For All, a groundbreaking program designed to eliminate student debt. The milestone gift is the largest bestowed to the  more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * September's Board of Visitors meeting marks "a big transition time" The most recent meeting of Radford University's Board of Visitors, held Sept. 11-12, marked the group's second-to-last gathering of 2025, and it found the school at a key juncture in its planning processes for the future. "This fall is especially important to me," President Bret Danilowicz said in his report to the board, "because we a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Statement on HBCU Funding Announcement Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after the Department of Education announced it is cutting millions of dollars intended for minority-serving institutions, teacher preparation, magnet  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Register For RV Technical Institute, Truma's October Advanced Training Session * Registration is open for the RV Technical Institute and Truma's Monday, October 27, course covering the Truma AquaGo on-demand water heater and the Truma Combi 2-in-1 furnace and water heater. By taking this free course, participants can earn 8 hours of credit towards the RV Technical Institut more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Kiggans Celebrates House Passage of VA Reform Legislation * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) announced the passage of her bill, VA Hospital Inventory Management System Authorization Act, on the House Floor. Watch Rep. Kiggans' video on the House Floor here "As a Navy veteran, nurse practitioner, and representative of more than 78,000 veterans in Coastal Virginia, I know  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears "Downplayed" Trump's Healthcare Cuts, Lies About Impact, and Falsely Claims Virginia Can Cover the Cost * # VIRGINIA - As three rural health clinics in Virginia are set to close, Winsome Earle-Sears has continued to downplay Donald Trump's healthcare cuts she backs that will cause 350,000 Virginians to lose their healthcare and at least six rural hospitals to close. During a forum o more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Sears Lies About Trump's Devastating Health Care Cuts While Ignoring Rural Health Clinic Closures * New reporting from the Virginia Mercury highlights how Winsome Sears continues to lie about the devastating consequences of Donald Trump's deeply unpopular budget law that rips health care away from 350,000 Virginians, while refusing to speak out against the closure of three rural health care clinics  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Sears to Campaign with Out of State Billionaire and DOGE Architect Responsible for Firing Thousands of Virginians Sears is touting Vivek Ramaswamy's endorsement and plans to campaign with him Friday  * After cheering on Donald Trump's job cuts and downplaying and dismissing the devastating impacts for Virginians, Winsome Earle-Sears will campaign alongside Vivek Ramaswamy, a key architect more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Drone Security Subcommittee Chair Testifies at House Judiciary Hearing * SILVER SPRING, Md.--At a hearing on Sept. 16, 2025, Brett Feddersen, chair of the Security Industry Association (SIA) Drone Security Subcommittee and vice president for strategy and government affairs at D-Fend Solutions, testified before members of Con more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news: * * * Sentara partners with VCU Health to prevent deaths and injuries * The Level I trauma program at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is partnering with a program at VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia, to prevent deaths and injuries from reckless behaviors, including impaired driving and alcohol- and drug-related activities. The program, called GRACY, stands for Get Real About Choices and Co more PR

SMITHFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Smithfield Foods, an American food company, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Smithfield Foods Donates 100-Acre Farm to the Coharie Tribe Smithfield Foods donated 103 acres of farmland to the Coharie Tribe during the 55th Coharie Powwow in Clinton, North Carolina, on Saturday, Sept. 13. "At Smithfield, we believe that strong communities are the foundation of a thriving future," said Craig Craft, real estate specialist for Smithfield  more PR

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Medical] -- The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging issued the following news release: * * * SNMMI Educates Healthcare Administrators on Theranostics * # SNMMI Educates Healthcare Administrators on Theranostics On September 10, 2025, SNMMI's Healthcare Administrators Outreach Working Group presented a webinar on The Promise and Perils of Precision Medicine for the Midwest Chapter of the American College of Healthcare Administrators (ACHE) more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * South Georgia AFA Honors AFROTC Cadet of the Year * Ian Bittinger, an Air Force ROTC cadet at Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Ga., was named AFA's South Georgia Chapter Cadet of the Year. The award was presented May 1, 2025, at Moody Air Force Base by Chapter President Senior Master Sgt. Jacoby Madden and Chapter Vice President Senior Master Serge more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * Stiletto, A Platform for Maritime Innovation * WEST BETHESDA, Md. - On June 2, 2025, Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division's Joint Prototyping and Experimentation Maritime (JPEM) Stiletto Program demonstrated a new system for autonomously launching and recovering small boats in Norfolk, Virginia. The demonstration showcased a significant improvement over traditional methods of maritime small bo more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Survey Finds Increase in People Leaving the Leaves; One-Third Still Throw Away Six or More Trash Bags Per Season * RESTON, Va. -- An annual National Wildlife Federation survey found that more people are leaving their leaves where they fall, with 18 percent of respondents reporting they don't collect or remove fallen leaves, an increase from 15 percent in 2024. W more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Tariffs and Supply Chain Issues, Student Loan Issues, Chapter 11 vs. Non-Bankruptcy Alternatives and More to Be Discussed at ABI's 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute Program Oct. 16-17 ABI and the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Law are pleased to present the 2025 Midwestern Bankruptcy Institute, taking place Oct. 16-17 at the Kansas City, Mo., o more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Turley and Farbman Debate Constitutional Crisis at VMI: Discourse Part of Steamboat Institute Virginia Military Institute's Center for Leadership and Ethics (CLE) will host a Steamboat Institute Campus Liberty Tour Debate, Thursday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in Gillis Theater, Marshall Hall. Since 2018, Steamboat Institute has brought compelling debates on controversial topics of the day to college campus more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Un plan de accion aborda la proteccion de los granjeros frente a las sustancias quimicas permanentes * WASHINGTON D.C -- Un grupo de trabajo de 16 gremios importantes, incluyendo: el sector agricola; de productos basicos; del cuidado de la salud y de la conservacion ambiental, pide al gobierno federal que aborde la contaminacion en las granjas producida por las  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Sept. 16, 2025, by Alice Berry with nursing professor Paula Sherwood: * * * Q&A: Who experiences caregiver stress, and how can it be managed? By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu In the Emmy-winning HBO Max medical drama "The Pitt," medical resident Mel King attempts to comfort a distraught woman who's overwhelmed caring for her disabled mother. "You know, caretaker's fatigue is a real thing," King more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Update and Message From Fairfax County Public Schools * 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 fi more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Animals] -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release: * * * Victory! PJ's Coffee Ending Vegan Milk Upcharge Following PETA Push * Mandeville, La. - Brew -tiful! After hearing from PETA, locally headquartered PJ's Coffee of New Orleans will stop charging extra for vegan milk--a move that earns a whole latte love from PETA and consumers who want to leave mother cows and their calves in peace and slash greenhouse gas em more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Groundbreaking AI aims to speed lifesaving therapies Virginia Tech's new open-source tool improves on existing artificial intelligence models for biological research and could accelerate drug discovery, fight pandemics, and shed light on diseases like Alzheimer's. By Tonia Moxley To solve a problem, we have to see it clearly. Whether it's an infection by a novel virus or memory-stealing plaques formi more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 17 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships More than 50 Hokies will share projects, from reimagining a former mill in Floyd to building bridges with local schools, as the university hosts the Engagement Scholarship Consortium International Conference in October. By Diane Deffenbaugh For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families in Floyd and a more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Webinar: A Look at Park Model RV Owners * On Monday, October 6, the RV Industry Association will host a one-hour, members-only webinar presenting a deeper dive into the demographics of Park Model RV owners. The webinar will feature key insights from industry experts on data collected as part of the most recent Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile. Attendees will come away more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Griffith New Source Review Bill in Environment Subcommittee Receives Support * The House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment held a legislative hearing entitled "From Gridlock to Growth: Permitting Reform Under the Clean Air Act." The Subcommittee considered several measures, including H.R. 161, the New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act. Thi more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 16 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * A fundamental approach to the carbon dioxide problem Professor William McNamara is drawing inspiration from nature to tap the potential of CO2 as a fuel. By Catherine Tyson As policymakers and advocates gather to celebrate National Clean Energy Week, scientists across the world are sleuthing out ways to generate sustainable, clean energy. From wind farms to electric cars to solar fields to nuclear power p more PR