CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- DeSales University issued the following news: Sister Ilia Delio, OSF '77, Ph.D., doesn't shy away from pondering the intersection between science and religion. She embraces it. The endowed chair in theology at Villanova University and the author of more than 20 books, Sister Delio's expansive career demonstrates a long history of expertise and curiosity in both realms of study. That's why at this year's annual Joan & Deacon R. Wayne Kraft Memorial Le  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 (TNSres) -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: Two East Stroudsburg University students participated in Undergraduate Research at the Capitol - Pennsylvania on Tuesday, March 19. Nicholas Mazzella, a senior majoring in biology from Bangor, Pa. presented a poster on their research "Pennsylvania Surveillance of Ehrlichia Muris Eauclairensis in White-Footed Mice." Ehrlichia muris eauclairensis (EME) is a bacterium which causes h  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: The Department of Social Work at Kutztown University is proud to announce the 20th Annual Community Forum, a pivotal event dedicated to fostering dialogue and solutions around reproductive rights, health and freedom 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 29, Schaeffer Auditorium. This gathering is a cornerstone event for social work professionals, university community members and community le  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: Rep. Stephenie Scialabba (R-Butler) announced that a bill she authored with Rep. Ed Neilson, giving Pennsylvanians the ability to control how their personal data is used and sold passed the House on Monday. "This was a big initiative of mine when I came to the House. I am very pleased to see House Bill 1201 finally pass the House of Representatives," said Scialabba. "Dr  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: Eight Troutman Pepper attorneys have been selected to serve on Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards this year. Board members were selected by Law360 to provide feedback on the publication's coverage and expert insight on how to best shape future coverage. Board Memberships: Access to Justice Sara B. Richman (Philadelphia) Bankruptcy Evelyn Meltzer (Wilmington) Consumer Protection Ashley Taylor, Jr  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: The Lehigh Valley Topper Cancer Institute will bring its mobile mammography coach to Kutztown University Tuesday, April 30. Screenings will take place 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Recreation Center parking lot. The screening service will be offered to women over 40 years old who have not had a mammogram in the past year. The event is open to the entire community. Post-traditional and  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news: Chris Deluzio just doubled down on his war against American energy and Pennsylvania jobs. There are 423,700 oil and gas jobs in Pennsylvania, meaning Deluzio's vote could put thousands of Pennsylvanians out of work. "Energy jobs are crucial to Pennsylvania's economy, but Chris Deluzio is giving families who rely on these good-paying jobs the middle finger. "Shame on him for putting his radical  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on March 20, 2024: Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for International Business Development David Briel helped cut the ribbon on Premier Tech's first Pennsylvania manufacturing facility in Lycoming County. The international sustainability and technology company is based in Quebec, Canada. The new facility, at 210 Arch   more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn and Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited ski and snowboard manufacturer Gilson Snow in Snyder County to launch the Pennsylvania Outdoor Business Alliance. As promised in his first budget proposal, Governor Shapiro launched the Office o  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: A group of state House Republicans announced Wednesday a package of bills designed to support and promote startup initiatives across the Commonwealth. The bills aim to capitalize on Pennsylvania's many assets, including talented, hard-working people and valuable geographic location. The Commonwealth cannot afford to miss any more opportunities to Silicon Valley, New Yor  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: A bipartisan legislative package unveiled by Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) and Rep. Melissa Shusterman (D-Chester) would prohibit the use of dangerous chemicals from being used in foods produced and sold in Pennsylvania. "The list of health issues related to poisons like Red Dye No. 3 are well documented to increase hyperactivity in children and jeopardize brain developme  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 19, 2024: An initiative to amend Pennsylvania's Right-to-Know Law passed the state House Wednesday according to its author Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover). Klunk's amendment would protect victims of sexual harassment and sexual assault from their name being disclosed in a settlement agreement with a public entity during the right-to-know process. Under current state law, a victim's n  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release: The House Health Subcommittee on Health Care held a joint informational meeting this week on the criminal justice implications of legalizing cannabis for adult use. Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the wider House Health Committee, issued this statement following the meeting: "We heard from a few testifiers today calling for the full legalization of rec  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: A resolution recognizing March 25, 2024, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), today was unanimously approved by the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee. House Resolution 347 will next be considered by the full House of Representatives. Watro, who is a member of the committee and an  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The state Senate Game and Fisheries Committee has reported Senate Bill 67 to the full Senate. "This legislation will remove the prohibition on hunting on Sundays and provide additional opportunities to hunters," said bill sponsor, Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49). "Ever since the 18th century, Pennsylvania has mostly banned hunting on Sundays," Laughlin explained. "The Sunday hunting prohibiti  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Senate Game and Fisheries Committee approved legislation aimed at addressing agricultural crop damage while also opening up more hunting opportunities. Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) originally introduced the "Ag Freedom" legislation as four separate bills that would give farmers more freedom to mitigate crop damage on their farms by eliminating burdensome regulations. Today, the Senate G  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: A measure aimed at providing greater flexibility for Pennsylvanians who work for an employer in another state has been approved by the Senate Finance Committee, according to the bill's prime sponsor, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York). This reform is a significant step forward in addressing the complexities faced by Pennsylvania residents amidst the evolving landscape of remote work. T  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: The state Senate today unanimously approved legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) that would ensure known or suspected drug overdoses treated by emergency medical services (EMS) providers are recorded in a statewide tracking system known as the Overdose Information Network (ODIN). "When EMS personnel encounter an overdose, that information doesn't automa  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) was approved in the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. Senate Bill 1120 ensures common-sense procedures are followed during the bail determination process for repeat violent offenders, drug dealers trafficking fentanyl, and those who assault law enforc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), joined by Sens. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), was approved in the Senate Judiciary Committee this week. Senate Bill 1120 ensures common-sense procedures are followed during the bail determination process for repeat violent offenders, drug dealers trafficking fentanyl, and those who assault law  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: The Pennsylvania Senate approved two measures today boosting community safety by targeting opioid overdoses and human trafficking. Senate Bill 1054, sponsored by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33), strengthens the Overdose Information Network (ODIN) law, which requires all law enforcement in Pennsylvania to input reports of an overdose within 72 hours of the incident into the   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 20 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following statement on March 19, 2024, by State Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward, R-Westmoreland: * * * Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to support efforts to secure our nation's border with Operation Lone Star: "Every day, our nation's border remains open, our country is being undermined by our global adversaries and our n  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on March 20, 2024: Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity applauded the Senate Finance Committee's approval of Senate Bill 1051 today. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21), will streamline and improve the process of resolving tax disputes with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR). SB 1051 will allow the Board of Finance and Revenue (BF&R) to accept late-filed applicati  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Pennsylvania American Water continues to make progress developing a public groundwater supply for a new drinking water system to serve residents in Dimock. This new public groundwater system is funded by a plea agreement negotiated between the Office of Attorney General under then Attorney General Shapiro and Coterra Energy. Recently, Pennsylvania American Water c  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Artwork created by Gerald G. Kaplan, instructor of ceramics at Pennsylvania College of Technology, is on display through April 27 in a national juried exhibition at the Saratoga Clay Arts Center's Schacht Gallery in Schuylerville, New York. "Color Pop!" opened March 16 and showcases 60 functional and decorative works by 42 clay artists, including Kaplan's piece, "Tusk." Featuring three lif  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on March 20, 2024: Today in Harrisburg, State Representative Dan Frankel continued the Don't Trust Dave Tour by joining Democratic Jewish Outreach Pennsylvania to hold a press conference holding David McCormick accountable for investing millions of dollars in a far-right web hosting platform that uplifts hate speech. "You can't call out antisemitism on Monday, and then invest millions of dollars i  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news on March 20, 2024: David McCormick made millions from investments in China as CEO of Bridgewater because of aggressively pro-China policies he advocated for as an official in the Treasury Department, according to new reporting from HuffPost. ICYMI: HuffPost: Pennsylvania Republican profited from China trade policies he helped shape * David McCormick, the leading Republican Senate candidate in Pen  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 19 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: What's happening at Penn State? Here's a look at some of the cultural events -- both in-person and virtual -- taking place across the University: Performances "Tartuffe" -- Multiple performances, March 19-30, Pavilion Theatre, University Park campus. Penn State Centre Stage presents "Tartuffe" by Moliere, translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur. Bach's Lunch -- 12:10 p.m., March 21, E  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School issued the following news release: Penn Interim President J. Larry Jameson and Wharton Dean Erika H. James are delighted to announce the appointment of Professor Sarah E. Light as the inaugural recipient of the Mitchell J. Blutt and Margo Krody Blutt Presidential Professorship at the Wharton School, which is one of three Presidential Professorships Dr. Mitchell J. Blutt, C'78, M'82, WG'87 and Mrs. Margo Blut  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced that Villanova University has been awarded an It's On Us PA grant to enhance sexual violence prevention, awareness and response efforts at colleges and universities across the state. Villanova was one of 37 institutions in the Commonwealth awarded grant support, which funding will run through May 2025. Villanova has long been affiliated with the nation  more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, March 21 -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: Westinghouse Electric Company recently reached a significant milestone by manufacturing its 1,000th fuel flow plate using Additive Manufacturing (AM). It represents an industry achievement as the first ever safety-related AM components to enter serial production. The AM flow plates are installed in VVER-440 fuel assemblies, enabling a redesign of the assemblies' bottom part which results in a  more