District of Columbia Press Releases

Media Advisory: Stand Up for Science Hosting Official No Kings Virtual GOTV Rally on October 17

Virtual rally offers accessible participation option for everyone, regardless of ability, status, or location. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science is once again hosting the official No Kings …

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF PERSONAL MANAGERS BACKS MOTION PICTURE, TELEVISION, AND ENTERTAINMENT REVITALIZATION ACT

WASHINGTON DC , DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Conference of Personal Managers (NCOPM) today announced its support for the bipartisan Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act (MPTERA …

VVC Adoption Accelerates as Mobile Hardware Breaks Through Codec Deployment Barrier

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Versatile Video Coding is moving closer to mainstream deployment as smartphone manufacturers, semiconductor suppliers and streaming providers begin resolving the hardware and ecosystem …

The Middle East Media Research Institute Welcomes Former U.S. Attorney General William Barr To Its Board Of Directors

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is honored to welcome former U.S. Attorney General William Barr to its Board of Directors. He is one of only two people in U.S. …

Stand Up for Science Condemns CDC’s Attempts to Restart Controversial Vaccine Study in Guinea-Bissau

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following reports that the CDC intends to move forward with a previously-canceled study of the Hepatitis B vaccine in newborns in Guinea-Bissau, Stand Up for Science Founder and …

AAFA Identifies Five Platforms Driving Counterfeit Sales and Online Fraud in USTR Notorious Markets Submission

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has submitted comments, nominating five of the most problematic platforms for AAFA members that enable fraud and the sale …

Kelsey McIntyre of Bethlehem, Pa., Named Winner of First Raíces National Essay Contest

Lehigh Valley student wins Raíces contest, judged by José Andrés, Cecilia Vega, and a jury spanning journalism, diplomacy, philanthropy, media, and history. WASHINGTON, D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Friends of the …

Jerome L. Taylor Trucking Closes $75 Million Syndicated Debt Financing

Flagstar Bank serves as Administrative Agent and Lead Arranger, with WesBanco as a participating lender WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jerome L. Taylor Trucking, Inc. ("JLT"), a leading independent …

New Report Assesses the Strategy to Remake the U.S. Science Ecosystem — and Lays Out a Path to Rebuild It

First installment of a multi-part series, Forging the Future of Science and Democracy, examines the players and the playbook that got us here. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Stand Up for Science has released …

&pizza Takes It to The MAXX with New Limited-Time Pizzas

The MAXX brings sauce, cheese and toppings to every inch of the pie WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- &pizza is taking every bite to The MAXX with its newest limited-time offering, giving pizza lovers more …

FLEOA Proudly Supported 2026 Marshals Golf Classic Benefiting Families of Fallen U.S. Marshals

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) proudly supported the 2026 Marshals Golf Classic, an annual event bringing together members and supporters of the …

AMMWEC, 27 Groups Push for DETERRENT Act in FY2027 NDAA

WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) has joined a coalition of 27 organizations calling on congressional leaders to include the DETERRENT …

The Caroler has been Reformatted

Until now, Nutcracker has spent centuries living at the whims of others and lost hope of breaking a curse to restore his humanity. Can his new friends help him? WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Have you ever wondered …

MPD Makes O Street Assault Arrest

  The Metropolitan Police Department announces the arrest of a suspect following an assault with a dangerous weapon that occurred in Northwest. On Monday, October 5, 2026, at approximately 10:36 p.m., Third District officers were flagged down in the 200 …

MPD Makes Arrest in Northeast Pedestrian Fatality

  The Metropolitan Police Department Major Crash Unit announces an arrest in a traffic fatality involving a pedestrian that occurred in Northeast.  On Monday, July 27, 2026, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Fifth District officers responded to the intersection …

ICSB Launches Innovation & Entrepreneurship Review, Its First Fully Open Access Journal

Published with Taylor & Francis, IER expands ICSB’s journal portfolio with a new Open Access home for innovation and entrepreneurship research. WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International …

Greater Washington Urban League Appoints Dr. Hanna Tessema as Acting Chief of Programs & Impact

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) today announced the appointment of Dr. Hanna Tessema as Acting Chief of Programs & Impact, effective October 5, 2026. In this new …

Federal Law Enforcement Officers Foundation Honors Outstanding Officers and Community Members at Annual Awards Ceremony

WASHINGTON, D.C, DC, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On September 26th, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Association (FLEOA) board members joined the Federal Law Enforcement Officers (FLEO) Foundation in honoring exceptional …

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MPD Seeking Persons of Interest in First Street Shooting

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying two persons of interest in a shooting that occurred in Northeast.   On Monday, October 5, 2026, at approximately 5:11 p.m., officers responded to the 1100 block of …