HERNDON, Virginia, April 17 -- Volkswagen of America, an operating unit of Volkswagen Group of America, issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * 2026 Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo adds extra oomph to Volkswagen's all-new compact SUV * Top trim SEL R-Line Turbo for MY26 Tiguan features a more powerful engine, making the new Tiguan a truly sporting compact SUV * 2.0-liter EA888 turbo four-cylinder engine makes 268 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque, an increase of 67 hp and 51  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 17 -- Booz Allen Hamilton, an information technology information company, issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * Booz Allen Advances Physical AI for DOD Investing in the future of human-machine teaming MCLEAN, VA. - Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) today announced that its corporate venture capital arm, Booz Allen Ventures, LLC, has made a strategic investment in Scout AI to modernize legacy robotic systems and prepare for a new era of autonomous wa  more

RESTON, Virginia, April 17 -- Comscore, a partner for planning, transacting and evaluating media across platforms, issued the following news release: * * * Comscore Secures Multi-Season Agreement with The Summit League RESTON, Va. - April 16, 2025 - Comscore (Nasdaq: SCOR), a global leader in measuring and analyzing consumer behaviors, today announced a multi-season national and local TV measurement agreement with The Summit League, an NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletic conference with   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Availability of Economic Injury Disaster Loans for January Water Emergency RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration has made Economic Injury Disaster Loans available to those impacted by the January 2025 severe winter storms that resulted in power and water outages and boil water advisories. These   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Releases Virginia Department of Health Report on Richmond's 2025 Water Crisis RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin released Wednesday the final report from the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) on the January 2025 water crisis in the City of Richmond and announced a second notice of violation against the city that requires the implementation of a Corrective Act  more

MCLEAN, Virginia, April 16 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release: * * * Hilton Continues to Expand Luxury Portfolio with the Signing of Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos Dellis Cay Set to debut in 2028, the island resort and branded residences will mark Waldorf Astoria's entrance to Turks and Caicos, elevating one of the world's most coveted destinations MIAMI - Hilton (NYSE: HLT) announces today the signing of a branding and management agreemen  more

TYSONS, Virginia, April 16 -- Premion, a part of TEGNA Inc., issued the following news release: Premion Expands Omnichannel and Ad Tech Capabilities to Drive Cross-Channel Performance and Fuel Next Growth Phase NEW YORK - Premion, the leading premium CTV/OTT advertising solution for regional and local advertisers, today announced the launch of its expanded capabilities and new tools for advertisers to execute and optimize campaigns across channels. With the integration of Octillion, Premion ha  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Sears Still Owes Virginians Answers on Her Vote Against the Right to Contraception Act # VIRGINIA - After her tie-breaking vote, Winsome Earle-Sears has dodged the media and refused to answer why she voted against the Right to Contraception Act and wants to leave the door open to extreme restrictions on access to birth control and emergency contraception. "Winsome Earle-Sears' tie-breaki  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * The Hill: Virginia Democrats Criticize Earle-Sears Over DOGE Cuts in New Ad # Sears: "It happens all the time... And the media is making it out to be a huge, huge thing, and I don't understand why" VIRGINIA - Yesterday, Virginia Democrats released a new ad highlighting Winsome Earle-Sears - in her own words - downplaying the attacks on Virginia jobs as the unemployment rate in Virginia i  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, April 17 -- The University of Virginia's School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Argues Civil Rights Laws Should Consider Future Disabilities How can civil rights laws not only protect individuals who currently have a disability but also those who might in the future? Addressing this question is critical to strengthening antidiscrimination law, says Professor Alice Abrokwa of the University of Virginia School of Law. In her new article, "Anticipati  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 15, 2025: * * * America's smallest falcon captures the interest and insight of undergraduate researcher Kaylynn Breland The environmental studies student embraces field work that has taken her straight into the nest. By Madeline Reinsel About Every Ram's a Researcher: As part of VCU's annual Research Weeks, this series highlights the ways that undergrads at VCU, no matter their major, get inv  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 15, 2025: * * * College of Engineering hosts celebration for inaugural Virginia FIRST Robotics Day VCU has played a pivotal role in bringing FIRST Robotics to Virginia since the launch of the NASA/VCU FIRST Robotics Competition 26 years ago. By VCU College of Engineering staff The Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering welcomed state legislators, corporate leaders, educators   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on April 15, 2025: * * * Recognizing leadership and legacy, Excellence in Virginia Government Awards honor six who have been powered by public service The April 8 event, hosted by the Wilder School, recognizes trailblazers and supports scholarships for a new generation. By David Slipher, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs Highlighting their lasting contributions to the well-bein  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Susan Gooden, dean of the Wilder School, receives lifetime honor for scholarly impact on public administration Her focus on social equity in government is recognized by the American Society for Public Administration. By Tiffany Murray-Robertson, L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs For more than three decades, Susan T. Gooden has pushed public administration to take a deepe  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 16 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Three undergraduates and one recent alum earn distinguished awards for international summer study The four, who have ties to the Honors College, will pursue programs related to diplomacy and science. By Marissa Price and Grace Bost Three students and one recent alum from Virginia Commonwealth University's Honors College and College of Humanities and Sciences have been selected for prestigious i  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news on April 16, 2025: * * * Governor Patrick Morrisey Unveils First Official Mountaineer Mile Trail in West Virginia Beaver, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the first official Mountaineer Mile trail, which is located in Little Beaver State Park. The Mountaineer Mile was launched by Governor Morrisey to encourage West Virginians to walk at least one mile per day. Now, the G  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release on April 16, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,440 New WV Business Registrations for March of 2025 Charleston, W.Va. - The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,440 new businesses statewide during the month of March according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Doddridge County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of nine   more