PAGO PAGO, American Samoa, Feb. 3 -- American Samoa government issued the following news release: The National Governors Association (NGA) announced the selection of American Samoa to participate in the Improving Maternal and Child Health in Rural America Learning Collaborative. This significant recognition emphasizes American Samoa's commitment to enhancing maternal and child health outcomes within its territory. The collaboration will bring together experts and stakeholders from American Sam  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: Black History Month at Virginia Commonwealth University this month will feature lectures, panels, bird watching and social events, among many other planned events and activities. Below is a sampling of the events being held this year. In addition, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at VCU offers more information about events and activities throughout the month at both omsa.vcu.edu/what-we-do/cul  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release dated Feb. 5, 2024: Applications for the Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Arts Program grants are now open on Foundant! Annual Arts Programs occurring between July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, will be considered for funding. All grants require a 1:1 cash match. Online application forms, instructions, and frequently asked questions for the Arts Grant Program are available at www.alexandriava.gov/Arts. Deadline for  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024: The City of Alexandria Towing Advisory Board will meet on Tuesday, February 13 at 6 p.m., in the Sister Cities Conference Room (1101) on the first floor of City Hall (301 King St.) and electronically. This five-member Towing Advisory board provides a forum for an annual review of rates and policies related to the towing, storage, and retrieval of vehicles towed from private property (eithe  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: By Dina Weinstein Timing is a big part of comedy, and participants in the recent Global Game Jam 2024 found themselves laughing in the face of pressure. The free event, held worldwide, brings together video game creators for a creative sprint: They had only 48 hours to develop original games based on a secret theme. This year's was "Make Me Laugh" - and they did. This past Sunday evening, local Game Ja  more

TYSONS, Virginia, Feb. 2 -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, issued the following news: Squire Patton Boggs has advised strategic creative agency Fitzroy on its acquisition by marketing solutions group United Playgrounds, a Standard Investment portfolio company. Squire Patton Boggs Corporate partner Jeroen Sombezki advised Fitzroy and its founders on the transaction. Award-winning agency Fitzroy specializes in marketing strategies, positioning, naming, integrated campaigns, content, and ident  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * In their studies, in front of a classroom and in digital work, Kay Coghill sheds light on misogynoir and helps survivors of sexual violence. * * * By Emily Richardson, VCU College of Humanities and Sciences The spirit of community - actually, communities - is at the heart of Kay Coghill's scholarship and activism. Their pursuits are varied, from doctoral studies and instructor duties at   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares joined 25 other states in a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership, calling for them to defund the United Nations Relief and Works Agency ("UNRWA") for ties to terrorism. On January 26, UNRWA announced it fired more than a dozen employees for participating in the Hamas terrorist massacre against Israel on October 7. But UNRWA's ties to terrorism a  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 (TNSres) -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From the College of Engineering, he has developed popular tools and databases in bioinformatics, a field that captures and interprets biological data. * * * By VCU College of Engineering staff Lukasz Kurgan, Ph.D., the Robert J. Mattauch Endowed Professor and vice chair of the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Commonwealth University's College of Engineering, has been named a fe  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: Experiential Learning Week, which will be held Feb. 5 through Feb. 9, will put a spotlight on the range of ways that Virginia Commonwealth University brings learning into the community for its students, while providing a series of events that will allow students, faculty and staff to explore the variety of experiential learning avenues the university provides. Shanza Isom, associate director of engaged tr  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- The Virginia Democratic Party issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: Yesterday, Attorney General Jason Miyares refused to join two dozen attorneys general across the country in signing on to an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to continue to allow the use and distribution of the safe and commonly prescribed abortion medication mifepristone. Miyares' silence comes after he downplayed conservative attacks on abortion medication last year, saying he   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 3 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news: The West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) is seeking partnerships with organizations across the state to help feed children and provide supervised activities this summer. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) helps to bridge the hunger gap for thousands of children. When school is out of session during the summer months, community programs and organizations are vital to ensuring chi  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 3 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release: Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates voted to pass 27 bills this week as the 60-day regular legislative session approaches the halfway mark. Nearly half a minute of applause filled the House Chamber Friday after members unanimously approved House Bill 5014. The measure would direct $2 million to the WVU Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute to expand groundbreaking research already bei  more