HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news: Attorney General Michelle Henry announced a lawsuit against Concord Auto Protect, Inc., a vehicle service repair contract company that is allegedly scamming vehicle owners with after-market warranties that promise full coverage for vehicle repairs, but in actuality the warranties do not provide full coverage. The lawsuit alleges that Concord Auto fails to pay for repairs and other expen  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news: * * * In recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, the report is released as a tool to help schools and communities better support their young people * * * Attorney General Michelle Henry has issued a 'teenTALK' report on the impacts of gun violence on teenagers, following her recent roundtable discussions with students at several districts across the Commonwealth  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania have filed another set of amicus briefs in federal courts across the country this month to defend Title IX's protections of students from sex-based discrimination and harassment in education. Attorney General Platkin, the Division on Civil Rights (DCR), and their state partners are seeking t  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on June 25, 2024: House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) on Monday said a discharge petition is needed to advance House Bill 1986, legislation requiring curriculum transparency in Holocaust education, as House Democrats continue to stall in advancing the measure. "As antisemitism continues to grab hold of institutions of higher education, it is clear from our work in combatting this fo  more

WASHINGTON CROSSING, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on June 25, 2024: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced a Grand Jury Preservation Award has been presented to Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County. "The buildings at Washington Crossing Historic Park represent some of the most culturally and historically relevant buildings on state parks land  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert advised Warwick Capital Partners (Warwick) on its acquisition of a majority stake in Danforth Care Partners (Danforth). The stake was acquired from care home developer, LNT Care Developments (LNT), who will retain an ongoing interest in Danforth. This strategic acquisition aims to leverage Warwick and LNT's ongoing business relationship to expand the availability of care home services in the UK. Warw  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: * * * PA American Water will pay for $300,000 worth of improvements along the stream and cover long-term environmental monitoring to meet Pennsylvanians' constitutional right to have pure water * * * The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has taken action against Pennsylvania American Water (PA American) for a sediment relea  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a virtual public hearing on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, beginning at 6:00 PM to accept public comments as part of its permit review for the Phase IV Pipeline Project proposed by Pennsylvania General Energy Co., LLC (PGE) in Cummings and McHenry Townships, Lycoming County. The proposed project would   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the Department of the Auditor General received the highest rating possible from the National State Auditors Association (NSAA) on its system of quality control after an independent external peer review conducted by auditors from across the country. "Since the start of my administration, we have worked to  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, June 26 (TNSres) -- Frontline Education, a provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, issued the following news on June 25, 2024: * * * Leveraging insights from The Frontline Research and Learning Institute's annual survey of district leaders: The K-12 Lens * * * Frontline Education, a leading provider of administration software purpose-built for educators in K-12, today announced the release of its latest research brief Insights into K-12  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Senate unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) to improve the quality of life for service members, veterans and their families by creating and funding the Service Member Veterans and Their Families Fund (SMVF Fund). Senate Bill 1192 would allow the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to lease real estate at Fort Indiantown Gap and use the proceed  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- PNC Financial Services Group issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: The PNC Financial Services Group (NYSE: PNC) announced today that Carole L. Brown has elected to retire as head of Asset Management Group, effective Aug. 1. Brown will remain with PNC as a senior advisor through early 2025. "I am grateful for Carole's many contributions to the company and her steadfast focus on our customers and employees," said William S. Demchak, chairman and  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Landmark legislation that would add state-level protections for contraceptive access (H.B. 1140) was approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today, according to the bill's sponsor, state Rep. Leanne Krueger. Krueger, D-Delaware, said efforts by extreme, anti-choice legislators and activists to deny people's access to safe, proven and FDA-approved contraceptive  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Regardless of age, symptoms of depression and anxiety in adolescent females showed little to no variation prior to their first menstruation, indicating an early screening window prior to puberty, according to a study led by a team of Penn State researchers. They also found that symptoms decrease in severity as more time passes since the first menstruation, again regardless of age. The researchers  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Bipartisan legislation introduced by state Reps. Emily Kinkead and Valerie Gaydos to create a new insurance program for PA homeowners living in landslide-prone areas advanced through the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today. "I am over the moon to see our bill to help landslide victims finally advance out of committee," said Kinkead, D-Allegheny. "I've b  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: The state House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee today unanimously approved legislation that would allow Pennsylvania to gain regulatory control over the carbon capture process, Committee Chair Rob Matzie announced. Matzie said the process - aimed at reducing the impact of CO2 emissions - captures those gases at the source and injects them through spe  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Shift4, a payment processing company, issued the following news release: EAGAN, Minn. and CENTER VALLEY, Pa. -- June 26, 2024 -- Shift4 (NYSE:FOUR), the leader in integrated payments and commerce technology, has been selected by the Minnesota Vikings to power payments at U.S. Bank Stadium. Shift4's end-to-end payment platform will power the venue's food & beverage concessions as well as ticket sales. "As we continue to focus on delivering a best-in-class  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: A bill that would further empower counties in criminal justice oversight passed the state House Monday, announced its sponsor, state Rep. Napoleon Nelson. Specifically, H.B. 1509 would remedy a gap in Pennsylvania law by which Montgomery County cannot appoint a county jail oversight board. It is the only county without this option. The bill would also create the option of   more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: * * * Featuring an MPS Design, 5 A to 40 A Devices Offer Lower Forward Voltage Drop, Capacitive Charge, and Reverse Leakage Current * * * Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced 16 new Gen 3 1200 V silicon carbide (SiC) Schottky diodes. Featuring a merged PIN Schottky (MPS) design, the Vishay Semiconductors devices combine high surge current robustness with low   more

IRVING, Texas, June 26 -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the promotion of Lloyd Bucher to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (DMA #4), overseeing the long-range planning and day-to-day management of WPHL-TV (CW), phl17.com, and their related mobile and social media channels. Mr. Bucher succeed  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on June 25, 2024: Today, Reps. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks), Martina White (R-Philadelphia), and Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) held a press conference to announce a discharge resolution for House Bill 1986. The resolution is in response to the Democratic majority's failure to advance any legislation to address the rise of antisemitic actions and confrontations that have been occurring on college campuses   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on June 24, 2024: Acknowledging the need to modernize and improve the educational system in Pennsylvania, legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Beford/Fulton) that would encourage districts to explore sharing services and possible mergers was unanimously approved by the House Education Committee today. "There are numerous steps we, as policymakers, should take to provide the educational opportunitie  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: The Senate Transportation Committee voted today in favor of a bill sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43) that would provide an alternative solution for Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fees of their suspended license: community service. Senate Bill 1118 would allow for a magisterial district judge to determine if someone is financially un  more

READING, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) recently announced her intent to introduce legislation that would designate a City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) for the City of Reading and implement programmatic changes. The CRIZ program was created by Act 52 of 2013. A CRIZ is an area of up to 130 acres designated by a contracting authority to boost economic development and create   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release: Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) welcomed the unanimous passage of House Bill 1754 out of the Pennsylvania Senate yesterday. The bill, based on legislation co-sponsored by Boscola and Senator Devlin Robinson (R-Allegheny), requires health insurance policies and government programs such as Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) to provide coverage of biomarker testing  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: The polymer technology workforce received a boost, thanks to recent training hosted by the Plastics Innovation & Resource Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The Hands-On Thermoforming Workshop covered the basics of thermoforming - one of the major industrial plastics processes - for 20 participants, representing 13 companies, seven states, Canada, and Trinidad and Tobago. The th  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: A new study by Penn researchers examined, for the first time, the differences in lung transplant graft outcomes from organs recovered from the two types of deceased organ donor care facilities operating in the United States. The research, published today in JAMA Network Open, offers insights that could improve the organ donation and tra  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * The Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program will fund sustainable economic and community development projects - protecting homes and businesses, while improving the health and safety of Pennsylvania communities With the largest inventory of abandoned coal mines in the nation, Pennsylvania has already received $244 million this year from the f  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: By Megan Silverstrim Shippensburg University's president, Dr. Charles E. Patterson, was named the newest member of the Board of Directors of the Team Pennsylvania Foundation (Team PA). As a nonpartisan public-private partnership, Team PA's Board of Directors is co-chaired by the sitting governor and a private sector leader. Representatives from the public sector include leaders from all four caucuses of t  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: A total of 263 disciplinary actions, including 122 education requirements, and $150,750 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 160 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest enforcement actions by the Public Utility Commission's (PUC's) Damage Prevention Committee (DPC). These actions were taken during the DPC's June 2024  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: The cost of sustainable energy and inadequate supply chain infrastructure are thought to be the biggest barriers to transitioning to sustainable fuel sources - according to transportation industry professionals who took part in a survey spearheaded by global law firm Reed Smith. Perspectives and predictions were gathered from almost 50 of Reed Smith's clients across the transportation sector, compri  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Cacao, the chocolate tree, is one of the world's most important economic crops, generating hundreds of billions of dollars annually. However, cocoa is affected by a range of pests and diseases, with some estimates putting losses as high as 30% to 40% of global production. Now, a team led by researchers at Penn State has created a genetic information resource to help plant breeders develop resistan  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: The Senate approved legislation yesterday to improve cancer treatment access, according to Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). House Bill 1754 - the companion bill to Robinson's Senate Bill 954 - would provide Pennsylvanians better access to personalized treatments following a diagnosis of cancer and other specific diseases through biomarker testing and precision medicine. Bio  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: To advance soft robotics, skin-integrated electronics and biomedical devices, researchers at Penn State have developed a 3D-printed material that is soft and stretchable -- traits needed for matching the properties of tissues and organs -- and that self-assembles. Their approach employs a process that eliminates many drawbacks of previous fabrication methods, such as less conductivity or device fa  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would ensure parents are notified when a weapon is discovered at a school or school-sponsored event their child attends. "Parents are concerned about violence at schools and they deserve access to this important information," said Coleman, who introduced the bill as the result of an inc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Measure Also Resolves Challenges with Out-of-State Dogs Using PA-Based Kennels * * * The full Senate has approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would extend license fee exemptions to service dogs integral to fire departments, sheriff's offices, and rescue services. This exemption previously applied solely to municipal and state police departmen  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to help young adults in Allegheny County permanently exit the criminal justice system received unanimous support from the Senate Law and Justice Committee today. Senate Bill 349 would help juvenile offenders reintegrate into their communities more effectively through an employment program that offers education and su  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: The Senate Judiciary Committee passed two significant bills this week aimed at enhancing public safety and protecting Pennsylvanians, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the committee. Senate Bill 988 seeks to help solve cold cases, ensure accurate convictions and provide a critical tool for law enforcement, particularly in challenging sexual assault cases. The  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on June 26, 2024: * * * These grants help to fund public networks that increase physical activity while reducing obesity and chronic disease, which simultaneously improves individual health, expands economic vitality, and reduces health care costs. * * * The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced $255,000 in grants through the WalkWorks program to assist nine different commun  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: The Senate Transportation Committee voted today in favor of a bill sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Jay Costa (D-43) that would provide an alternative solution for Pennsylvania drivers who are unable to pay the fees of their suspended license: community service. Senate Bill 1118 would allow for a magisterial district judge to determine if someone is financially   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Tenacious D -- self-styled as "the greatest band in the world" -- comprised of Jack Black and Kyle Gass -- will be playing five shows in the U.S. this year and donating all proceeds from said shows to "Rock The Vote," whose mission supports voter registration, education and rights. The tour will make a stop at Penn State's Bryce Jordan Center on Saturday, Oct. 26. This is the second time The D ha  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on June 25, 2024: * * * Redesigned paable.gov highlights program for Pennsylvanians with disabilities * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced the launch of the redesigned PA ABLE Savings Program website, paable.gov. The new website makes it easier for individuals to learn about the many benefits of PA ABLE, open a new account, and access their existing PA ABLE account. "With the launch of  more

MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Pennsylvania American Water, a subsidiary of American Water, issued the following news release: Two additional Pennsylvania American Water water treatment plants were recently recognized by the Partnership for Safe Water at the Directors and Presidents levels for achieving water quality excellence. The national awards, which honor efforts to continuously optimize water treatment plant and distribution system operation and performance, were announced by th  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Following the approval from the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives, Sen. Elder Vogel, Jr.'s (R-47) telemedicine legislation (Senate Bill 739) is now set to become law. "This legislation has been a work in progress for the past several legislative sessions, and I am glad to see the vast amount of bipartisan support for telemedicine expansion in our state," said Vogel. "This   more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, June 27 -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: * * * This industry-first milestone increases bottom nozzle debris resistance from 65% to 96% * * * In an industry first, Westinghouse Electric Company used additive manufacturing (AM) to fabricate bottom nozzles that improve debris capture and fuel endurance within its fuel assemblies. The nozzles were integrated into four Lead Test Assemblies delivered to Alabama Power's J  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School issued the following news release: University of Pennsylvania Provost John L. Jackson, Jr. has announced the appointment of Jules van Binsbergen, the Nippon Life Professor in Finance in the Wharton School, as the Lauder Professor and Anthony L. Davis Director of the Joseph H. Lauder Institute for Management and International Studies, beginning July 1, 2024. "Jules van Binsbergen is one of the most exciting a  more

CLAREMONT, California, June 27 -- Pomona College issued the following news: Two Pomona College alumni have been elected as new members of the College's 28-member Board of Trustees, with terms beginning on July 1. Erika James '91 is dean of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. She is a recognized expert on crisis leadership, management strategy and diversity in the workplace. Before joining Wharton, she was dean and professor of organization and management at Emory   more