MCLEAN, Virginia, April 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * From Hotel Stay to Match Day - Hilton Announced as Official Partner of England Teams, Wembley Stadium Connected by EE and St George's Park LONDON - Today, The Football Association and Hilton announce a three-year partnership, with Hilton becoming Official Hotel Partner of the England football teams. This includes Wembley Stadium and St George's Park and will see Hilton support more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 2 -- George Mason University issued the following research news: * * * DOJ grant supports study of the effects of school security equipment on student outcomes By Diane Schute George Mason University professor Samantha Viano is leading a multi-university team to assess the impact of school security equipment (SSE) grants on school violence, safety, and related outcomes. The team has received a $1.7 million grant from the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) of the U.S more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 3 -- Hampton University issued the following news: * * * Hampton University reignites agricultural legacy, tackles food insecurity, disparities on April 12 The Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Market HBCU Tour Stops on Campus Hampton, Va. (April 1, 2025) - Hampton University is taking a bold step in addressing food insecurity and economic empowerment by hosting the Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers Market (MABFM) HBCU Tour on April 12 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Booker T. Wa more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Releases 2024 Bright Blue Futures Community Report PITTSURGH (April 3, 2025) -- Highmark today unveiled its 2024 Community Report, showcasing the significant impact of its Highmark Bright Blue Futures program. The report details how the corporate giving and community involvement program advanced the health and resilience of individuals, families, and communities across more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Named the No. 1 Best Company to Work For in the US Recognition marks Hilton's fourth No. 1 ranking and 10th consecutive placement on the prestigious list MCLEAN, Va. - Today, Hilton has been named the No. 1 Best Company to Work For in the U.S. by Great Place to Work and Fortune for the second consecutive year. The ranking represents a significant milestone for Hilton,  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 3 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Jason Miyares Refuses to Stand Up for Public Health Funding On Tuesday, Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares refused to join 22 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration for illegally terminating $11 billion of critical public health funding and cutting thousands of jobs. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) will lose up to $425 million in federal funding, which  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 3 -- Leonardo DRS, a company that says it provides advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Leonardo DRS Schedules First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call for May 1, 2025 ARLINGTON, Va.- Leonardo DRS, Inc. (Nasdaq: DRS) has scheduled a conference call for Thursday, May 1, 2025 beginning at 10:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its first quarter 2025 results. The co more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, April 3 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release: * * * Navy Federal Credit Union Launches cashRewards Secured Credit Card for Members to Build Credit and Earn Cash Back VIENNA, Va. (April 2, 2025) - Navy Federal Credit Union today announced the launch of its new cashRewards Secured credit card, designed to provide members with a straightforward and rewarding path to building or rebuilding their credit. The cashRewards Secured card offers unlimited  more PR

VIENNA, Virginia, April 3 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union issued the following news release: * * * Navy Federal Credit Union Recognized as '100 Best Companies to Work For' in 2025 VIENNA, Va. (April 02, 2025) -- Navy Federal Credit Union has been recognized by Great Place To Work and Fortune magazine as one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2025. This is Navy Federal's 15th time being named to this prestigious list. "Our team is the heartbeat of our mission," said Holly Kortr more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, April 2 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- Northrop Grumman posted the following news release: * * * Northrop Grumman Selected for In-Space Demonstration of Refueling Technologies DULLES, Va. - April 2, 2025 - The United States Space Force (USSF) awarded Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) two national security contracts, including a technology demonstration for in-space refueling. These contracts build on Northrop Grumman's proven on-orbit satellite servicing and more PR

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State students earn research recognitions at communications conference Undergraduate students at Schuylkill and University Park presented their work and earned multiple awards at Eastern Communication Association Conference SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. -- This March, nine Penn State Schuylkill students presented original research at the Eastern Communication Association's more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 1, 2025: * * * Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos to depart VCU for Penn State Sotiropoulos, who joined VCU in 2021, has led the university's academic transformation by collaborating with faculty to update curriculum and to create new pathways to experiential learning. By Grant Heston Following four successful years of leadership and service to Virginia Commonwealth University, Fotis Sotiropoulos, Ph. more PR

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, April 3 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: * * * Sinclair Becomes First Broadcast Media Company Approved by FAA to Pilot Drones Over People Without Waiver for Newsgathering In Partnership with Virginia Tech BALTIMORE - Sinclair, one of the nation's leading media companies, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in drone journalism. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted Sinclair's D more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, April 3 -- The State University of New York's Stony Brook University issued the following news release: * * * Biomedical Engineering Professor Named an AIMBE Fellow Gabor Balazsi cited for his pioneering work designing synthetic gene circuits STONY BROOK, NY, April 1, 2025 - Gabor Balazsi, PhD, the Henry Laufer Professor of Physical and Quantitative Biology in the Laufer Center at Stony Brook University, has been named a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 3 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news: * * * New Virginia Legislation Compensates Wrongfully Convicted Innocence Clinic Client Bill Clears Path for Redress for Official Malfeasance Gilbert Merritt III spent two decades in a jail cell for a murder he did not commit. Now, Virginia will provide compensation for the many years he lost and make it easier for him and others who were convicted of crimes due to malicious actions by more PR

WISE, Virginia, April 2 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news: * * * UVA Wise Announces Commencement Speaker Governor Glenn Youngkin The University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) announced this week that Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin will serve as speaker at UVA Wise's 2025 Commencement. The event will be held on Saturday, May 10 in the David J. Prior Convocation Center in Wise, Virginia, and will begin at 10 a.m. "We are excited to gather to c more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 1, 2025: * * * VCU to celebrate innovations and breakthroughs during Research Weeks 'More than ever, it is crucial that we take the time to celebrate the incredible research accomplishments and discoveries of our faculty, staff, students and postdocs,' said P. Srirama Rao. By David Oglethorpe Throughout the month of April, the Virginia Commonwealth University community will come together to ce more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 2 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 1, 2025: * * * Van Gogh masterpiece 'The Starry Night' is more art than science, researchers report VCU's Mohamed Gad-el-Hak says the swirls depicted in the painting do not follow the rules of flow physics after all. By Leila Ugincius The Dutch master Vincent van Gogh may have painted one of Western history's most enduring works, but "The Starry Night" is not a masterpiece of flow physics - de more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, April 3 -- Volkswagen of America, an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Volkswagen ID. Buzz named to Autotrader's Best New Cars of 2025 list * 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz recognized by Autotrader for its spaciousness, versatility, and retro-inspired design * The Volkswagen ID.4 and Golf GTI were previously recognized on Autotrader's Best New Cars list Reston, VA -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announc more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 3 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on April 2, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Announces Results of 2nd Annual West Virginia Term Deposit Auction State Treasurer Larry Pack today announced that the 2nd Annual West Virginia Term Deposit Auction, held on Monday, March 31, resulted in $40 million invested in five West Virginia banks. "The West Virginia Term Deposit Program is an innovative way to use state resources to inv more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 2 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Treasurer Pack Launches 2nd Annual SMART529 "Fund the Future" $15,000 Sweepstakes Entries must be submitted by Friday, May 16 to qualify. State Treasurer Larry Pack visited Discovery Kingdom Child Care today to launch his Office's SMART529 "Fund the Future" Sweepstakes that will award one West Virginia child $15,000 in college savings. "I'm proud to kick o more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 3 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Winsome Earle-Sears' Extreme Record Trying to Ban Abortion and Contraception Earns Her the Keynote at Today's March for Life Winsome Earle-Sears' extreme record on abortion and birth control earned her the keynote speaking slot at the March for Life rally being held today, so here's a reminder of her dangerous agenda that would rip away fundamental freedoms for Virginia women. "Winsome Earle more PR