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AI Security System Error Leads to Student Detainment in Baltimore County, Raising Questions About Technology Implementation

AI Security System Error Leads to Student Detainment in Baltimore County, Raising Questions About Technology Implementation

A 16-year-old student in Baltimore County was handcuffed by police after an artificial intelligence security system incorrectly identified a bag of chips as a firearm. Taki Allen, a high school athlet...

October 28, 2025Read More →
CMN Funding Completes $3.25 Million in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

CMN Funding Completes $3.25 Million in Commercial Real Estate Transactions

CMN Funding announced the completion of two commercial financing transactions in October 2025, totaling approximately $3.25 million in funding for commercial real estate projects. The Albany-based fin...

October 28, 2025Read More →
Juno Maps Wins International Competition to Pilot Flood Resilience Technology in Western Virginia

Juno Maps Wins International Competition to Pilot Flood Resilience Technology in Western Virginia

Juno Maps, a leading geospatial technology company, has been named a winner of the RISE Riverine Community Resilience Challenge II, an international competition focused on addressing growing flood ris...

October 28, 2025Read More →
Premium Wines and Champagnes Transform Gifting Culture in Northern Virginia and Beyond

Premium Wines and Champagnes Transform Gifting Culture in Northern Virginia and Beyond

The landscape of gift-giving is undergoing a notable transformation as consumers increasingly turn to ultra-premium wines and champagnes to convey respect, sophistication, and lasting meaning. Accordi...

October 28, 2025Read More →
Political Shifts Create Regulatory Instability for Northern Virginia Businesses

Political Shifts Create Regulatory Instability for Northern Virginia Businesses

The constant shift in federal employment policies with each presidential administration creates substantial challenges for American businesses, according to legal expert Donniece Gooden. Worker classi...

October 24, 2025Read More →
ADAP Advocacy Campaign Targets 340B Program Executive Compensation in Northern Virginia Healthcare

ADAP Advocacy Campaign Targets 340B Program Executive Compensation in Northern Virginia Healthcare

ADAP Advocacy has launched a new commercial as part of its ongoing campaign for reforms to the 340B Drug Pricing Program, focusing attention on what the organization describes as excessive executive c...

October 23, 2025Read More →
Trollinger Law Recognized as 2025 Best Law Firm in Southern Maryland Through Community Voting

Trollinger Law Recognized as 2025 Best Law Firm in Southern Maryland Through Community Voting

Trollinger Law announced its selection as the 2025 Best Law Firm in Southern Maryland, an honor determined by community voting through the Southern Maryland News annual competition. Firm founder Matth...

October 23, 2025Read More →
Northern Virginia Blockchain Summit Relocates to Washington Plaza Hotel Amid Government Shutdown, Drawing Global Leaders

Northern Virginia Blockchain Summit Relocates to Washington Plaza Hotel Amid Government Shutdown, Drawing Global Leaders

The Government Blockchain Association and Edge Of Company have finalized arrangements for their upcoming summit on financial technology and blockchain, relocating the event to the Washington Plaza Hot...

October 22, 2025Read More →
UPI Partners with South China Sea NewsWire to Enhance Indo-Pacific Coverage

UPI Partners with South China Sea NewsWire to Enhance Indo-Pacific Coverage

United Press International (UPI) and South China Sea NewsWire (SCSNW) have partnered to expand independent coverage of the Indo-Pacific’s most contested maritime region, combining UPI’s global reach w...

October 22, 2025Read More →
SuperCom Secures Second Utah Contract, Expanding U.S. Electronic Monitoring Presence

SuperCom Secures Second Utah Contract, Expanding U.S. Electronic Monitoring Presence

SuperCom Ltd. has strengthened its position in the U.S. electronic monitoring market with a second contract win in Utah this year, continuing a pattern of expansion across American sheriff's departmen...

October 21, 2025Read More →
Northern Virginia Hosts Inaugural Real Estate Cyber Summit to Address Growing Cybersecurity Threats

Northern Virginia Hosts Inaugural Real Estate Cyber Summit to Address Growing Cybersecurity Threats

The real estate industry faces escalating cybersecurity threats that place critical infrastructure and smart building systems at risk, prompting the creation of the inaugural Real Estate Cyber Summit ...

October 21, 2025Read More →
Northern Virginia Attorney Emphasizes Constitutional Defense in Criminal Justice System

Northern Virginia Attorney Emphasizes Constitutional Defense in Criminal Justice System

Cody Villalon, Attorney at Law, is redefining criminal defense in Virginia through courtroom excellence, genuine compassion, and unwavering dedication to protecting constitutional rights. With more th...

October 20, 2025Read More →
Attorney Donniece Gooden's 18-Year Career Demonstrates Model for Accessible Justice in Northern Virginia

Attorney Donniece Gooden's 18-Year Career Demonstrates Model for Accessible Justice in Northern Virginia

Attorney Donniece Gooden has established herself as a prominent figure in the legal field through her unwavering commitment to public interest law and ensuring justice remains accessible to all indivi...

October 19, 2025Read More →
SuperCom Expands Electronic Monitoring Contracts in Virginia and Germany Amid Growing Public Safety Technology Adoption

SuperCom Expands Electronic Monitoring Contracts in Virginia and Germany Amid Growing Public Safety Technology Adoption

SuperCom Ltd. continues to strengthen its position in the global electronic monitoring market through recent contract wins in the United States and Europe, reflecting growing government adoption of te...

October 17, 2025Read More →
SuperCom Secures 12th U.S. Reseller Agreement with Virginia Contract for Electronic Monitoring Platform

SuperCom Secures 12th U.S. Reseller Agreement with Virginia Contract for Electronic Monitoring Platform

SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) has strengthened its position in the United States market with another contract win in Virginia, marking the company's 12th new reseller agreement across the country since...

October 14, 2025Read More →
Hank's Pasta Bar Reopens as Takeout-Only Concept with Community Focus

Hank's Pasta Bar Reopens as Takeout-Only Concept with Community Focus

Hank's Pasta Bar will officially reopen on Friday, October 17, 2025, coinciding with National Pasta Day, as a takeout and delivery-only concept. The new build-your-own approach emphasizes affordabilit...

October 14, 2025Read More →
Alexandria Homeowners Gain Access to Customized Insurance Solutions Through Local Agency

Alexandria Homeowners Gain Access to Customized Insurance Solutions Through Local Agency

Residents of Alexandria, Virginia, can now access a range of cost-effective home insurance solutions designed to protect their homes and personal belongings. McEvoy Insurance & Financial Services is p...

October 13, 2025Read More →
SuperCom Secures $3 Million California Alcohol Monitoring Contract, Strengthening U.S. Market Position

SuperCom Secures $3 Million California Alcohol Monitoring Contract, Strengthening U.S. Market Position

SuperCom Ltd. (NASDAQ: SPCB) has secured a new contract to provide alcohol monitoring technologies and services in California, valued at up to $3 million over an initial three-year term. The contract,...

October 9, 2025Read More →
Northern Virginia-Based Critical Infrastructure Technologies Selected for Prestigious International Defense Delegation

Northern Virginia-Based Critical Infrastructure Technologies Selected for Prestigious International Defense Delegation

Critical Infrastructure Technologies Ltd. has been selected as a Rover within the Team Defence Australia industry delegation for the Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition...

October 8, 2025Read More →
Northern Virginia Residents Join National Push for Truth in Job Advertising Legislation

Northern Virginia Residents Join National Push for Truth in Job Advertising Legislation

The TJAAA Working Group reports a surge of national support and recent bipartisan congressional meetings aimed at ending deceptive hiring practices.

October 8, 2025Read More →
Northern Virginia's USA Guided Tours Earns Third Consecutive Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award

Northern Virginia's USA Guided Tours Earns Third Consecutive Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award

USA Guided Tours has been recognized in Tripadvisor's Travelers' Choice Awards for 2025, marking the third consecutive year the company has received this prestigious honor. The award places the tour c...

October 7, 2025Read More →
California Tortilla Revives Buffalo Wing Burrito for 30th Anniversary Celebration

California Tortilla Revives Buffalo Wing Burrito for 30th Anniversary Celebration

California Tortilla has revived its legendary Buffalo Wing Burrito as part of the restaurant chain's 30th anniversary celebration, bringing back a menu item that customers have requested for years. Th...

September 29, 2025Read More →
Maryland Home Buying Service Offers Expedited Alternative to Traditional Real Estate Transactions

Maryland Home Buying Service Offers Expedited Alternative to Traditional Real Estate Transactions

Sell My House Fast Maryland has launched an innovative home buying service that offers Maryland homeowners an expedited alternative to traditional real estate transactions. The company specializes in ...

September 24, 2025Read More →
Northern Virginia Homeowners Gain Expedited Property Sale Option Through Specialized Service

Northern Virginia Homeowners Gain Expedited Property Sale Option Through Specialized Service

Sell My House Fast DC has launched a specialized home buying service that provides Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia homeowners with an expedited alternative to traditional real estate transaction...

September 24, 2025Read More →
Virginia Company Offers Expedited Cash Home Purchases for Distressed Properties

Virginia Company Offers Expedited Cash Home Purchases for Distressed Properties

Sell My House Fast Virginia has launched a service that provides homeowners across the state with expedited cash offers for properties in any condition. The company specializes in purchasing older hom...

September 24, 2025Read More →
Delaware Home Buying Service Offers Rapid Cash Sales for Challenging Properties

Delaware Home Buying Service Offers Rapid Cash Sales for Challenging Properties

Sell My House Fast Delaware has introduced a home buying service that provides Delaware homeowners with an expedited, stress-free selling experience for properties in any condition. The company specia...

September 24, 2025Read More →
Northern Virginia Digital Asset Summit to Shape Global Policy on Blockchain Governance

Northern Virginia Digital Asset Summit to Shape Global Policy on Blockchain Governance

The Future of Money, Governance, and the Law summit scheduled for October 29-30, 2025, in Washington, D.C., represents a critical juncture in global digital asset policy development as governments wor...

September 19, 2025Read More →
ADAP Advocacy Report Reveals 340B Program Failures Contributing to Medical Debt Crisis

ADAP Advocacy Report Reveals 340B Program Failures Contributing to Medical Debt Crisis

ADAP Advocacy has published two new infographics examining the relationship between the 340B Drug Pricing Program and medical debt in the United States. The infographics, part of the organization's "3...

September 18, 2025Read More →