National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution awarded $5 million toward museum
The National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution facility will display the group’s collection of Revolutionary War-era artifacts......»»
Nashville"s National Museum of African American Music: Lower Broad’s new soundtrack, from Aretha to Jay-Z
The pandemic was another setback for a project seemingly fueled by them. But through what Hicks describes as sheer will, determination and tenacity, this $60 million project — more than two decades since it was first imagined — has prevailed......»»
Truist is latest banking giant to donate to African American history museum
Truist Financial Corp. (NYSE: TFC), the new bank formed by the $66 billion merger of BB&T and SunTrust, has committed to a $1 million donation across five years to the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington,.....»»
FBI Repatriates Revolutionary War-Era Firearms At Philadelphia"s Museum Of The American Revolution
FBI Repatriates Revolutionary War-Era Firearms At Philadelphia's Museum Of The American Revolution The FBI announced the return of several Revolutionary War-era firearms during a repatriation ceremon.....»»
Here"s how much 10-county Pittsburgh region is getting from $350B American Rescue Plan
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Monday revealed the breakout of the $350 billion American Rescue Plan and how much will be awarded to counties and cities in the Pittsburgh region. That includes $335 million to Pittsburgh itself and almost .....»»
30% of American Gun Sales Were in This State
This midwestern state had an extraordinary 1.4 million gun sales in March. That was 30% of national sales for the month......»»
A group of Black Republicans are pressing the National Museum of African American History to properly "honor" Clarence Thomas
The members are asking for the museum to create a str.....»»
George Washington’s River Farm is listed at $32.9 million
HOUSE OF THE WEEK | The riverfront estate has been the longtime home of the American Horticultural Society......»»
Philadelphia biotech firm battling Covid-19 gets $1M from federal health agency
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases awarded Integral Molecular, a Philadelphia biotechnology company, $1 million to support its efforts to help in the battle against Covid-19. Integral Molecular last month said it was seeking.....»»
A massive stockpile of 39 million N95 masks is being sold to American hospitals — around 27 million more than the US government"s emergency stockpile
REUTERS/Rahel Patrasso The Service Employees International Union said it located 39 million N95 masks and is selling them to hospitals. That's more than the amount of masks in the national stockpile, which has around 12 million N95 masks and 3.....»»
Berwyn biotech firm taking on Alzheimer’s disease receives $1.7M NIH grant
The National Institutes of Health has awarded Annovis Bio a $1.7 million grant to support the development of the Berwyn company's lead new drug candidate, which is being studied as a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's diseases and .....»»
American National Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results
GALVESTON, Texas, Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American National Insurance Company (NASDAQ:ANAT) announced that net income for the fourth quarter of 2019 increased to $171.1 million .....»»
Year In Review 2019: Tourism rises, hotels open, museums refresh
Tourism Philadelphia was named one of the world's top destinations for 2020 by National Geographic, and the region saw a record 45 million visitors in 2018. It was the ninth consecutive year for visitation growth. American Airlines added or exte.....»»
Kohl’s to gift over $3M for American families this holiday season
Kohl’s National Giving Program is donating more than $3 million to nonprofits around the country......»»
Former AIG executive wins case over $9 million crisis-era bonus
A former American International Group senior trader won his bid for 8.3 million euros ($9.2 million) in bonuses awarded in a dispute at France’s highest court that dates back to the financial crisis... To view the full story, click the title link......»»
Hawaii community development entity gets $40M in new markets tax credits
A Hawaii-based community development entity formed by American Savings Bank and the Oahu Economic Development Board was recently awarded $40 million in new markets tax credits from the U.S. Treasury that will help fund projects in the Islands with .....»»
UGA awarded $8M to develop new flu vaccine
A team of researchers at the University of Georgia have signed a contract with the National Institutes of Health for an initial award of $8 million to develop a new influenza vaccine. According to UGA Today, the vaccine will be designed to.....»»
American Water lands $448M contract to run military base water utility
Camden-based American Water was awarded a $448 million contract from the Department of Defense to operate the water and wastewater systems at a Texas military base. American Water's (NYSE: AWK) contract to oversee the one at the Joint Base San An.....»»
Advanced cancer screenings can help save lives
According to the American Cancer Society, cancer screening increases the chance of detecting certain cancers early, when they might be easier to treat. More good news from the National Cancer Institute shows that cancer survival rates are at an all-t.....»»
Birmingham-based contractor lands $33M Fort Rucker contract
A Birmingham-based company has been awarded a $33 million contract at Fort Rucker. Robins & Morton will build the training support facility next to the Army Aviation Museum for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District. The contract incl.....»»
Not your granddaddy"s museum: Construction ramps up for long-awaited project
Nearly 20 years in the making, construction on the National Museum of African American Music is ramping up less than a year from its scheduled opening......»»