Greater Richmond Partnership has launched its Regional Data Dashboard compiling key economic metrics across five categories for business leaders and stakeholders. The platform offers quarterly updates comparing local performance against national benchmarks.
Dominion Energy is expanding its use of service drones for inspecting power infrastructure across Virginia. Pilots remotely operate advanced aerial systems to detect issues such as overheating solar panels while…
The southbound Route 29 ramp to westbound I-66 at Exit 52 in Centreville will close overnight on June 16 for asphalt repairs. Drivers should follow detour signs during this time.…
Registration is now open for the National Community Pharmacists Association’s 2026 Annual Convention set for October in Kansas City. Early registrants can receive a discount before July 12. The event…
The Virginia Department of Transportation maintains dozens of safety rest areas statewide offering amenities for travelers along major highways. More than 36 million people visit these facilities annually according to…
The National Community Pharmacists Association has announced a lineup of online trainings and workshops through July aimed at supporting community pharmacists’ professional development. Registration details are available for each event…
Greater Richmond continues its commitment to inclusivity with high scores from equality indexes and recognition of major employers’ efforts toward LGBTQ+ inclusion. A variety of community events mark this year’s…
The Robert O. Norris Jr., Bridge on Route 3 will have overnight lane closures next week due to scheduled maintenance work between Lancaster and Middlesex counties. Automated flagging devices will…
The Virginia Department of Transportation has released its weekly schedule detailing upcoming roadwork across southwestern Virginia from June 15–21. Motorists should expect lane closures on major interstates as well as…
The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation has submitted a rulemaking petition urging major changes at the National Labor Relations Board. The group seeks reversal of recent rules limiting…
George Mason University’s 2026 Scholarship Celebration honored both donors and student recipients at an April event. Attendees heard from students whose educational opportunities were made possible by scholarship support.
The Virginia Department of Transportation released details for upcoming roadwork across Hampton Roads for June14–20,2026. Closures affect interstates,I-64 ramps,and key bridge-tunnels; schedules may change due to weather or other factors.
Researchers at Virginia Commonwealth University are using machine learning to modernize pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The initiative focuses on streamlining drug development through computational modeling while providing hands-on experience for students…
A team led by Virginia Tech has completed an evolutionary history covering all living millipede orders by analyzing genetic data alongside fossil records. The findings reveal ancient origins for these…
Gov. Abigail Spanberger visited Surry County’s Pierce Farms during Virginia Agriculture Week to sign new legislation supporting state agriculture and forestry industries. Local leaders highlighted ongoing challenges facing farmers amid…
Farmers in nine Virginia counties affected by drought can now access emergency loans following a USDA disaster designation announced June 11. Eligible producers have until Jan. 31 to apply through…
June marks National Pollinator Month in Virginia with events highlighting the crucial role played by bees, birds, bats and other pollinators in agriculture. Experts advise residents on how best to…
George Mason University announced a two-year contract extension for men’s basketball head coach Tony Skinn through the 2031-32 season after historic achievements over his first three years. The university credits…
Orange County dairy farmer Molly Elgin McWilliams appears on new Maola Strawberry Whole Milk cartons this June. The initiative reflects increased consumer interest in local producers during National Dairy Month…
Interstate 81 South near Staunton will close overnight June 13–14 for barrier installation related to ongoing highway expansion work. Motorists should expect detours via local routes during this period as crews prepare…
Wells Fargo branch employees in Casper successfully ended Communications Workers of America union representation after filing a petition with federal regulators. The move follows similar efforts by other branches nationwide…
Twelve Greater Richmond-based companies are featured on the newly released Fortune 1000 list for 2026—including six on the prestigious Fortune 500 roster—highlighting regional economic diversity across multiple sectors such as food…
Laura A. Lukes has been named director of George Mason University’s STEM Accelerator effective June 29. She brings experience in geoscience education research along with prior leadership roles at GMU…
Alfa Laval has announced plans to double its Richmond facility’s production capacity by mid-2028. The expansion includes increased automation and workforce development aimed at supporting growing demand for heat exchangers…
A group of George Mason University engineering students has developed Salus—a robotic system aimed at automating accessibility surveys using advanced sensors and cloud analytics. Supported by industry mentors through Nexus234…
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