BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Virginia Tech researchers are helping the dream of a home with a white picket fence get a fresh new face and a new price tag. With a $1.1 million grant from Virginia Housing, an organization dedicated to providing affordable housing for the commonwealth, experts in Virginia Tech's College of Engineering and the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design are partnering to build more affordable homes, and they are using a 3  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Artificial intelligence (AI) may seem like it is taking over the world, but some researchers fear AI in transportation may be falling behind. To support the future AI in transportation, a team of researchers led by Abhijit Sarkar of the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) wrote a report published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The report explores the benefits and implementatio  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 21 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As artificial intelligence becomes normalized in the workplace, Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun believes any job can be at risk of becoming of becoming obsolete, and no industry is immune. His solution? To reskill, upskill, and even reinvent ourselves in order to stay relevant and forward-thinking, with an emphasis on the need for lifelong learning. "Now who is going to do it?" Aoun asked the audience duri  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: The City of Alexandria recently received its score for the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) annual Municipal Equality Index (MEI) and for the fifth year in a row, the City has received a perfect score, and an increase of 6 points from last year's ranking. The City joins 130 other cities in the US in earning a perfect score. Several areas factored in this increase, including: * Inclusive wor  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The fall edition of Virginia Tech Magazine is coming soon Our fall edition is landing soon and is packed with stories celebrating our community. Here's a look at what you can expect and what you can do while we put the finishing touches on the latest magazine! Get outdoors. Our cover feature will explore how Hokies are inspired to explore, study, and protect the great outdoors. Be sure to sign up for this year's Hokie  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following newsletter: The M Group Architects, an architectural firm specializing in data centers, corporate interiors and industrial projects, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on November 7, 2024, to celebrate the relocation of its office within Reston to RTC West, an office and retail development on Sunset Hills Road operated by JBG Smith. Speaking at the event was Delegate Karen Keys-Gamarra, 7th District   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Nov. 23 -- First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: First Lady Cathy Justice hosted the final Communities In Schools (CIS) Advisory Council meeting of 2024, bringing together leaders dedicated to removing barriers to education and empowering West Virginia's students. First Lady Justice opened the meeting by reflecting on the year's successes and expressing her gratitude to the Advisory Council for their commitment to CIS. "Bringi  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings issued the following news release: XI'AN, China - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announced the signing of the first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in China, marking the debut of the luxury brand in the country. In collaboration with Zhong Ding Guo Sheng, the LXR property is scheduled to open in 2027, in the heart of the historic and cultural city of Xi'an. This brand debut marks a significant milestone for Hilton to expand its luxury hotel portfolio in   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The search committee for the next dean of the Virginia Tech Honors College invites the campus community to participate in open forum sessions in person and virtually for the three finalists who will visit the campus in early December. Saonee Sarker, dean of the Pamplin College of Business and chair of the search committee, invites all members of the campus community to meet the finalists in person or virtually following   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- Politico issued the following statement on Nov. 22, 2024, by CEO Goli Sheikholeslami and Global Editor-in-Chief John Harris: Team, A few weeks ago, we shared that we were in the final stages of identifying the right leader to elevate our business in Europe to new heights. Today, we're thrilled to announce a series of leadership moves that will propel POLITICO into the next phase of our growth--and beyond. Thinking Bigger As we all know, the media landscape is  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares condemned the illegitimate arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. "This latest move by the ICC is an affront to justice and to Israel's sovereignty. It is politically motivated, anti-Semitic, and a dangerous attem  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following statement on Nov. 21, 2024: * * * Attorney General Jason Miyares issued the following statement today regarding the Virginia State Corporation Commission's (SCC) final order on Appalachian Power Company's (APCo) request for another significant increase in its electric rates: "While this office's division of consumer counsel argued for a rate decrease, today's decision ensures that the increase in ra  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2024: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joined the U.S. Department of Justice and other state attorneys general in proposing a robust package of remedies to end Google's unlawful monopoly over internet search engines and to restore competition to benefit consumers. In December of 2020, Virginia joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 state attorneys general in filing a laws  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional administration and board appointments. ADMINISTRATION APPOINTMENTS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR * Sarah Mims, Special Assistant, Constituent Services BOARD APPOINTMENTS AUTHORITY HAMPTON ROADS REGIONAL ARENA AUTHORITY * Cathie J. Vick of Virginia Beach, Vice President, Corporate & Government Affairs, Transurban VIRGINIA R  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Wrap introduces its AI, VR, Body Cameras, and Drone Strategy to Government with over 40 partnered agencies in Virginia * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the relocation of Wrap Technologies (Nasdaq: WRAP) to Southwest Virginia, marking a significant expansion of the company's commitment to defense and public safety technology. The new manufacturing and distrib  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Bringing its deep expertise in wireless communications, cybersecurity, engineering, and mathematics, Virginia Tech has joined an industry-university collaborative research center focused on cyber research and funded by the National Science Foundation. Virginia Tech and the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) are boosting the capabilities of the National Science Foundation's Cyber SMART Research Center. SMART stands for   more

FAIRMONT, West Virginia, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice, alongside Sen. Shelley Moore Capito and Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary, broke ground on Prime 6's new manufacturing facility in Fairmont. The $35 million investment is expected to create 75-100 jobs in North Central West Virginia. Prime 6 is known for its innovative approach to upcycling wood waste, turning it into high-quality products for the hospitality in  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 23 -- William and Mary issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * As a leader in the evolution of the liberal arts and sciences, William & Mary has focused on data as one the core initiatives of its Vision 2026 strategic plan. * * * William & Mary's Board of Visitors today voted to approve the transition of the Data Science Program into a full department, pending approval from the State Council of Higher Education in Virginia. The change is expected to hel  more