UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Arboretum at Penn State has been recognized with an international award for sustainable landscape architecture for its Pollinator and Bird Garden. The garden was awarded the A+ International Jury Award for Sustainability for Landscapes by Architizer, an online platform for architects and designers. "This is well-deserved recognition," said Harland Patch, director of pollinator programming a  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: * * * 24 AGs Argue that Ghost Gun Rule Closes Dangerous Loophole & Protects Public Safety * * * District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry, and New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin co-led a group of 24 attorneys general urging the US Supreme Court to uphold a federal rule regulating ghost guns--untraceabl  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * "Over 140 pharmacies have closed in our Commonwealth since the beginning of the year," said Dr. Mayank "Dr. Mak" Amin, the owner of Skippack Pharmacy. "While I stand here and celebrate our pharmacy's 5th anniversary, we are also bleeding due to poor reimbursements and patient steering. Community pharmacies like Skippack Pharmacy vaccinated over 100,000 patients during the pandemic and   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * The goal is to reduce barriers and increase access to care * * * Addressing the worker shortages in healthcare, Rep. Frank Burns' legislation that enables interstate licensing compacts to become operational has been sent to the governor to be signed into law. The bill (H.B. 2200) requires applicants in healthcare professions to submit fingerprints as part of their criminal history r  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news: Dechert advised TCW Asset Management Company LLC ("TCW"), a leading global asset manager, on its entry into a new senior secured credit facility with Regis Corporation ("Regis"), a leader in the haircare industry, and Midcap Financial Trust ("Midcap"), a privately held leading middle-market specialty finance firm that provides debt solutions to companies. This strategic refinancing marks a significant milesto  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: Duane Morris partners John A. Nixon and Joseph K. West have been named in Savoy Magazine's 2024 Most Influential Lawyers list. This honor recognizes the recipients' distinguished legal careers and outstanding commitment to their community. It is reserved for the elite influencers, achievers and legal leaders in today's corporate and private practice climate. All 2024 Most Influential Lawyers wil  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Fox 43: "Claims of Gap in Senate Candidate Dave McCormick's Allegheny County Voting Record Are True" * * * A new fact check from Fox 43 confirms that Connecticut hedge fund executive David McCormick did not vote in Pennsylvania for 15 years from 2007-2022 before he decided to run for Senate in Pennsylvania. Fox 43: Claims of gap in Senate candidate Dave McCormick's Allegheny county voting  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: Skin Tone Ideologies, Body Shame, and Sexual Risk in Latinx Young Adults: The Role of Self-esteem Authors: Teran, Manuel; Stoto, Isabella; Ahn, Lydia HaRim; Le, Thomas P. Source: Body Image, Volume: 50, Article Number: 101730, DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2024.101730, Sept. 2024 Publication Type: Journal Article Abstract: Latinx young adults in the U.S. experience significant disparities related to body image and sexua  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Bryn Mawr College issued the following news: Integrating Structural, Paleomagnetic, and Thermo/Geochronologic Studies to Understand Evolution of the Sevier and Laramide Belts, Northern Utah to Wyoming Authors: Yonkee, W. A.; Weil, A. B.; Wells, M. L. Source: Journal of Structural Geology, Volume: 184, Article Number: 105104, DOI: 10.1016/j.jsg.2024.105104, July 2024 Type of Publication: Journal Article Abstract: Quantifying the kinematic evolution of an or  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: * * * SB 739 now requires health insurance and managed care plans to pay for covered health care services delivered through telemedicine - expanding access to critical services for Pennsylvanians. * * * Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined prime sponsor Senator Elder Vogel and bipartisan leaders from the General Assembly to sign SB 739 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release on July 2, 2024: Independence Blue Cross (IBX) today announced the promotions of two leaders responsible for customer service, health plan enrollment, and billing functions that provide essential support to members and customers, health care providers, and other critical partners. Mike Lentz was promoted to Vice President, Customer Service Operations. In t  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 4 (TNSres) -- Drexel University issued the following news release: * * * Drexel and UCLA Researchers Perform First Scanning Tunneling Microscopy and Spectroscopy Inspection of 2D Material with Unique Properties * * * In the decade since their discovery at Drexel University, the family of two-dimensional materials called MXenes has shown a great deal of promise for applications ranging from water desalination and energy storage to electromagnetic shielding an  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: Nearly 20 years ago, the U.S. Congress approved funding to implement the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program across the country. SRTS promotes safe and accessible active transportation, like walking or biking, for students to school through infrastructure improvements, safety education, safety enforcement and incentives. Despite the demonstrated physical and mental health benefits of active transp  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: Margaret Ball, D.M.A., provost and vice president for academic affairs at East Stroudsburg University, announced the appointment of Brian Street, Ph.D. as the dean of the College of Health Sciences effective July 15, 2024. The appointment replaces a role within the division that was previously filled on an interim basis by Chad Witmer, Ph.D., professor of exercise science. Dr. Street brings  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: Fox Rothschild is pleased to announce that Shveta Kakar and Daniel Kurtz have joined the firm's Corporate Department as partner and counsel respectively in the New York office. "Shveta and Daniel are seasoned attorneys who understand the unique challenges that nonprofits face and how to solve them. They've helped numerous nonprofits navigate thorny issues involving governance, fiduciary respons  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * PA CROWN Act legislation has been stalled in Senate committee for nearly one year * * * On National CROWN Day, state Rep. La'Tasha D. Mayes is urging the Pennsylvania Senate to stop stalling and bring the PA CROWN Act bill she introduced with Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton up for a vote to fight an insidious and misunderstood form of racial discrimination. Mayes said H.B. 139  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 4 (TNSres) -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news dated July 2, 2024: The effects of narrowly scoped uses for generative artificial intelligence (AI) in software engineering could ripple throughout the development process, which will place more responsibility on software architects. That is the message the Software Engineering Institute's Ipek Ozkaya delivered last month in the keynote address "Beyond Automation: H  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news: Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) released the following statement condemning House Democrats' latest disenfranchisement of Pennsylvania voters by blocking an amendment to bring expanded voter identification law to the Commonwealth. In a House State Government Committee meeting, Banta offered an amendment to House Bill 2473, which would align Pennsylvania's election procedures with the requirements of the  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on July 1, 2024: Rep. Jake Banta (R-Erie) praised Friday's Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimodo, a decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn the 1984 decision in Chevron v. National Resources Defense Council. The court reversed a 40-year-old precedent which allowed federal agencies to define their own authority. The so-called Chevron Doctrine created a slippery slope for unelected federal burea  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on July 2, 2024: A legislative measure that would create a two-year window of time in which survivors of childhood sexual abuse could file lawsuits passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair). When Gregory took office in 2019, he said from the first day he intended to be a champion for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. His early legislative wo  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news on July 2, 2024: Rep. Joe Hogan (Bucks) today announced his legislation to increase protections for seniors from financial exploitation passed the House by a strong bipartisan vote. House Bill 2064 authorizes the mandatory reporting and disclosure of essential records to state investigators. Additionally, financial institutions and fiduciaries would be able to temporarily delay transactions linked  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Democrats issued the following news release on July 3, 2024: Today, State Senator Jay Costa celebrates the passage of the Longtime Owner Occupant Tax Exemption Program (LOOP), which will protect homeowners living in areas with rapidly increasing property values that increase property taxes. If passed by the House and signed by Governor Shapiro, SB 219 would allow Pittsburgh's mayor and city council to exempt or defer increases in prope  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Removes Onerous Laws for Boarding Kennels, Provides Fee Exemptions for Service Dogs * * * The Senate of Pennsylvania approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) that would update the state's dog law to extend license fee exemptions to service dogs integral to first responders and address challenges faced by dog boarding kennels. "By making these signific  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on July 2, 2024: Yesterday, the Pennsylvania State Senate confirmed Governor Josh Shapiro's nomination of Dr. Debra L. Bogen as Secretary of the Department of Health (DOH). Secretary Bogen was appointed to her post by Governor Shapiro following more than three decades as a primary care pediatrician and nearly three years at the helm of the Allegheny County Health Department. "Secretary Bogen ha  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Bill would improve student mental health, academic performance, and social skills. * * * The Senate passed legislation sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument (R-36) to improve students' mental health and academic performance by limiting their use of smartphones in schools. The bill passed by a margin of 45-5, demonstrating strong bipartisan support. Senate Bill 1207 would establish the Ce  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on July 3, 2024: * * * The investment will help Hoober, Inc. construct a 13,920-square-foot facility in Lancaster County, creating 10 new jobs and retaining 90 existing jobs. In 2024, PIDA has approved $13,513,040 in low interest loans that have resulted in $22,956,809 in private investment and created 159 new full-time jobs and supported another 238 retained jobs.   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on July 3, 2024: Pennsylvania Department of Education Secretary Dr. Khalid N. Mumin and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the third annual Pennsylvania Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip, which provides virtual early learning and literacy activities for kids that inspire kids to read and learn more about the  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Education Secretary Khalid N. Mumin issued the following news on July 3, 2024: Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Secretary Dr. Khalid N. Mumin and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the third annual Pennsylvania Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip, which provides virtual early learning and literacy activities for kids that inspire kids to read and learn more about the  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Legislation sponsored by Sens. Pat Stefano (R-32) and Greg Rothman (R-34) to protect homebuyers is set to be signed into law. Senate Bill 1173 would require anyone who conducts residential wholesaling in Pennsylvania to obtain a real estate salesperson license under the Real Estate Licensing and Registration Act. "Residential wholesaling" is when the wholesaler, who acts as an intermediar  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: Seven secondary school teachers representing different regions of the state became students of STEM during a recent weeklong externship at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Supported by a PAsmart grant, STEM Careers Re-Imagined: An Industry and Education Collaborative, the program engaged educators in activities rooted in science, engineering, math and engineering and supplied them with re  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- Westminster College issued the following news release: Westminster College has been named a 2024-2025 College of Distinction, recognized for offering a high-quality undergraduate education that focuses on experiential learning, its exceptional business, education and nursing programs, and strong student-teacher relationships that encourage student success. Colleges of Distinction, a unique guide for college-bound students, has a rigorous selection proces  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following news on July 2, 2024: Yesterday, Hakeem Jeffries joined Chris Deluzio as they dodged questions about Joe Biden and engaged in gaslighting the voters of Pennsylvania. Just a few minutes ago, the first member of the Democratic Caucus called onJoe Biden to withdraw. This begs the question: Why is Chris Deluzio covering up and gaslighting the public about the president's condition? "The American people saw  more