STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: BOOTHWYN, PA & STATE COLLEGE, PA -- AccuWeather, the world's most accurate and most used source for weather forecasts, and Ambient Weather(R), a leader in modern weather station technology, proudly announce the launch of the exclusive AccuWeather Ambient Weather Station product line - a landmark collaboration in the field of hyperlocal weather reporting  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Ansys, a computer-aided engineering software developer, issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: * * * Key Highlights * Ansys will collaborate with NVIDIA on accelerated computing, advancing 6G communication systems, artificial intelligence (AI)-infused simulation solutions, autonomous vehicles, digital twins, enhanced graphics, and visual rendering * Ansys joins the Alliance for OpenUSD (AOUSD) to foster data interoperability of 3D content i  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: At Penn State, it's common knowledge that Berkey Creamery is the ultimate destination on campus for coolness. Now, folks across the commonwealth get to participate in elevating the status of the Penn State landmark and its signature ice cream to the epitome of coolness in all of Pennsylvania. How? By casting their votes in the "2024 Coolest Thing Made in PA" contest, sponsored by the Pennsylvani  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert acted for the joint lead managers on the issuance of US$750 million 6.125% sustainable bonds due 2036 by the Government of the Emirate of Sharjah (acting through the Sharjah Finance Department). This was the Government's second sustainable bond issuance, and the first issuance to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. The Government, acting through the Sharjah Finance Department, issued the bonds u  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: Nestled within the vibrant and historic campus of Kutztown University, the Disability Services Office (DSO) shines as a beacon of hope, inclusivity and empowerment, championing the rights and facilitating the success of students with disabilities. This commitment is woven into the very fabric of the university's ethos, creating a nurturing environment where diversity is not just accepted, but celebrated.   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: In partnership with Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia announces the appointment of Colin Henderson as Jean-Georges Philadelphia's Chef de Cuisine. Joining the team from Four Seasons Hotel Toronto, Chef Colin brings nearly a decade of fine dining experience, ranging from Latin American to French cuisine. His arrival is paired with the restauran  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: The department of political science and economics at East Stroudsburg University is proud to announce that Dr. Sima Samar is the spring 2024 Kurt Wimer International Lecture Series speaker. Her lecture will be on Tuesday, April 2 at 7 p.m. in the Niedbala Auditorium located inside the Warren E. '55 & Sandra Hoeffner Science and Technology Center. Dr. Sima Samar is a globally renowned huma  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news: The Shapiro Administration recently added new tools to help health care providers and public safety professionals across the Commonwealth battle the overdose and opioid crisis. The Department of Health launched new training opportunities to help prevent unintentional drug overdoses. These online courses are offered at no cost and include continuing education credits for health care providers   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: Reed Smith partner Marianne Schaffner once again is in the running to receive the Patent Strategy & Management Lawyer of the Year honours from the LMG Life Sciences EMEA 2024 Awards. Schaffner is a well-known intellectual property litigator based in Reed Smith's Paris office. She heads the firm's intellectual property team in Paris and its patent practice in Europe. She is recognized for coordinat  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of compliance audits of district courts and county government offices in Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Erie, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Lehigh, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Potter, Somerset and Westmoreland counties. "These compliance audits determine whether  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Continuing his commitment to making Pennsylvania a national economic leader, Governor Josh Shapiro announced his support of the Pittsburgh Steelers' recent bid to host the 2026 or 2027 NFL Draft. Since 2015, the NFL has hosted its annual player selection process in cities across the nation, including Philadelphia in 2017. If selected for the 2026 or 2027 draft, the Steel City could see m  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: Sponsored by Sen. Cris Dush (R-25), legislation to allow Pennsylvania student athletes to fulfill physical education (PE) requirements through participation in interscholastic sports (Senate Bill 454), was advanced by the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday. "This important legislation would clearly give school districts the flexibility to substitute participation in  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced two bills today focused on protecting essential infrastructure and unaccompanied minors in casinos, according to the committee's chair, Sen Lisa Baker (R-20). Senate Bill 819 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=0819) would increase the fines and penalties for individuals   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 (TNSres) -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: The state Senate today approved a resolution introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) calling on the governor to deploy the Pennsylvania National Guard along Texas's southern border with Mexico as part of Operation Lone Star. "Pennsylvania families are being harmed by the influx of immigrants and illegal drugs resulting from lax federal border security measure  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: The Senate Education Committee voted today to approve a bill to allow participation in a sport to satisfy a physical education requirement and a bill to allow students to continue attending school while residency disputes are resolved, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), the chair of the committee. "These bills will both allow students to focus on learning and prepar  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: Veterans who proudly display their service through military license plates would receive free replacements when the plates wear out, under legislation passed by the Senate today, said sponsor Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35). The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) waives replacement plate fees for standard and personalized vehicle plates that are no l  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on March 18, 2024: Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced a fee reduction for PA ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) account owners - the fourth cut in the past three years. PA ABLE provides a tax-free way for people with qualifying disabilities to save and pay for disability-related expenses without the risk of losing important benefits like Supplemental Security Income and M  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: SCHUYLKILL HAVEN, Pa. -- Patrick Jones, Penn State Schuylkill chancellor, will be leaving the University effective June 30. Jones has accepted a position as president of Bucks County Community College in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. A search for his replacement as Penn State Schuylkill chancellor is expected to launch shortly. As president of Bucks County Community College, Jones will be responsi  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: Shippensburg University has received a $12,000 grant from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Appalachian Trail Conservancy through the South Mountain Partnership. The grant will support a year-long collaboration among the Shippensburg University History Department, Shippensburg University's Center for Land Use and Sustainability, the Cumberland County Historical Society, the Cumb  more

WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news on March 19, 2024: Waynesburg University honored three faculty members with the 2024 Lucas-Hathaway Teaching Excellence Awards during the annual Charter Day celebration Tuesday, March 19, in Roberts Chapel. The Charter Day celebrations commemorate the 174th anniversary of Waynesburg University's charter by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the 175th anniversary of its founding. The Lucas-Hathaway Awards r  more