PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 25 (TNSres) -- Drexel University issued the following news release: Over the next 20 years the Philadelphia region will experience more heat waves and frequent extreme precipitation events, according to the most recent projections and analysis by the Consortium for Climate Risk in the Urban Northeast (CCRUN). In hopes of preparing the city for these changes, Drexel University, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, the Academy of Natural Sciences, and   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 25 (TNSper) -- Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, a law firm, issued the following news release: Three attorneys from national law firm Eckert Seamans have been elected to officer positions of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Public Utility Law Section for the 2023-2024 term. Sarah C. Stoner will serve as Chairperson of the Section, Lauren M. Burge will serve as Vice Chairperson, and Bryce R. Beard will serve as Secretary. The goal of the Public Utility Law Sectio  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 23 (TNSres) -- Holy Family University issued the following news on May 22, 2023: Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) students presented their research at the DNP Poster Presentation event at the University's Newtown East campus on May 17, 2023. Holy Family University's School of Nursing & Health Sciences' DNP Poster Presentation event which began in Spring 2022, has become an ongoing tradition by the DNP program. The most recent Poster Presentation event was held   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: Following a week of Democrat-led votes on increasing costs on Pennsylvanians, misplaced criminal justice priorities, and efforts that will make it harder to do business in Pennsylvania, House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement: "This week, the Pennsylvania House Democrats advanced a budget that will bankrupt Pennsylvania and passed bills to make it   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 25 -- The Pennsylvania Agriculture Deputy Secretary issued the following news on May 24, 2023: Agriculture Deputy Secretary Lisa Graybeal and The Bridge Eco-Village Founder and CEO Garry Gilliam hosted 325 area K-12 students today for hands-on agriculture career inspiration and exploration at The Bridge Eco-VillageOpens In A New Window in Harrisburg. Students learned plant and animal care as Gilliam lead them in a demonstration of climate-friendly, urban, community  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: Working to ensure military children aren't left behind or disadvantaged when moving into school districts in Pennsylvania, the House Education Committee has unanimously approved a bill that would allow those children access to registration and enrollment at the same time it is open to the general population. Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is a prime co-sponsor of Hou  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: Reps. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) and Justin Fleming (D-Dauphin) unveiled the new Bipartisan Future Caucus during a press conference today at the state Capitol. The two legislators will serve as chairmen of the caucus. "Pennsylvania residents need future-focused legislators who are willing to reach across the aisle to have important conversations about divisive issues, and t  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on May 23, 2023: State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) opposed a pair of gun control measures passed primarily by Democrats. He issued this statement following the votes: "Not only do these bills criminalize legal gun ownership, but they also go against our Pennsylvania State Constitution. Article I, section 21 states: 'The right of the citizens to bear arms in defense of themselves   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: With the Pennsylvania Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in a case that will partially determine the fate of Pennsylvania's entry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), a plan that will raise taxes on Pennsylvanians for turning their lights on and heating and cooling their homes, and devastate Pennsylvania's growing energy economy, Pennsylvania House Republica  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 25 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Mercer) announced his bill to ease unnecessary and costly testing burdens for employers has passed the House. House Bill 953, which would repeal Act 215 of 1965 known as the Frozen Dessert Law, overwhelmingly passed the House Monday. "This law is out of date. Eliminating it will save businesses time and money while still maintaining the safety of frozen desserts and   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 25 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: State senators should lead by example in the effort to reform Pennsylvania's underfunded pension system for government workers. That's the sentiment behind a bill introduced today by state Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would force future senators to participate in a retirement plan similar to those offered in the private sector. "My bill would ensure all future state se  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 25 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: With the busy Memorial Day travel weekend approaching, Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), Pennsylvania Turnpike officials and tow truck drivers on Monday held an event at the state Capitol to raise awareness about a new state law to protect roadside assistance workers. Dressed in a yellow safety vest and surrounded by tow trucks with flashing lights, Mastriano highlighted the color of the lights  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 25 (TNSper) -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Evan Williams has been named the director of the Paul Robeson Cultural Center at Penn State, effective June 12. Williams is returning to University Park after serving as the inaugural assistant director of Student Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Student Affairs at Penn State Harrisburg. Prior to his role at the Harrisburg campus, Williams worked in Residence Life at both the Universit  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, May 24 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg issued the following news on May 23, 2023: Last summer, on a sweltering July morning, Penn State Harrisburg environmental engineering professor Shirley Clark and two students worked in the yard of the Middletown Area Historical Society on East Main Street. Using equipment -- moisture sensors, compaction meters and infiltrometers -- they gathered data to help them learn more about how much water the soil can s  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 25 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 24, 2023: The Shapiro Administration and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today entered into a consent order and agreement (COA) with Shell Chemicals Appalachia, LLC (Shell), in which Shell formally acknowledged that the company exceeded total emission limitations for air contaminants, agreed to make repairs to reduce future exceedances, and agreed to pay near  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, May 25 (TNSper) -- Swarthmore College issued the following news: After a nationwide search in partnership with Napier Executive Search, Isthier Chaudhury will join Swarthmore College as the new director of admissions on June 26. The search committee for the position was led by Vice President and Dean of Admissions Jim Bock '90 and included Pam Borkowski-Valentin (Institutional Research), Varo Duffins (Financial Aid), Paula MacDonald (Human Resources), Taylor Miller (Ad  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 25 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing issued the following news: The University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing is pleased to announce that ten teams from health systems around the country have been selected for the Johnson & Johnson Nurse Innovation Fellowship Program (JJNIF), powered by Penn Nursing and the Wharton School-a ground-breaking, one-year, team-based nursing fellowship for Chief Nursing Officers, nurse executives, and seni  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, May 24 (TNSres) -- Westminster College issued the following news: A Westminster College junior recently earned the outstanding research award for her undergraduate research presented at the Pennsylvania Sports Business Conference in April. Riley Lewis, a double major in sports management and broadcasting and sports communication from Clinton, Pa., partnered with Dr. Robert Zullo, associate professor in the School of Business, on research that explored the issues   more