UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news: The Penn State Alumni Association is teaming up with the College of Arts and Architecture and Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts to bring Arts Festival visitors a unique new event honoring a designer with deep ties to the festival's history -- the late Larry Sommese, world-renowned State College designer and Penn State distinguished professor emeritus. The Hintz Family Alumni Center will be  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 43 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Butler, Chester, Clearfield, Erie, Fayette, Luzerne, Lycoming, Montgomery, Northampton, Schuylkill, Warren and Washington counties. "Our audits make sure state pension aid is used as required by law, which helps to reduce fi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Sanchez, Grove legislation would align state election laws with the federal Electoral Count Reform Act * * * Legislation with strong bipartisan support that would ensure timely and accurate presidential election results passed the Pennsylvania House today. House Bill 2473, sponsored by Rep. Ben Sanchez, D-Montgomery, and Rep. Seth Grove, R-York, would establish firm  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Keystone Newsroom: "[McCormick's] Hedge Fund Invested $1.7 Million in China's Largest Synthetic Opiate Manufacturer" * * * Connecticut hedge fund executive and mega-millionaire David McCormick has, once again, been caught putting profits over Pennsylvanians. Breaking reporting from Keystone Newsroom has uncovered that McCormick invested in the biggest fentanyl producer in China - the count  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) released its annual report card today with the overall Chesapeake Bay earning a grade of C+ (55%), the highest grade since 2002. The 2023/2024 Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card issued today at the Susquehanna River Basin Commission office in Harrisburg is the 17th annual ecos  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Bipartisan legislation (H.B. 1526) introduced by state Reps. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, and Kristin Marcell, R-Bucks, which would allow Intermediate Units to own facilities for instructional space passed the state House today. IUs are regional educational service agencies created by the legislature in 1970. IUs provide high-quality programs to K-12 public school districts and  more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- DeSales University issued the following news: By Janelle Hill M'23 DeSales University has named four longtime leaders in higher education to oversee its new college and school structure. Following a comprehensive nationwide search, the University has appointed the following four distinguished individuals: * Erin McLaughlin, Ph.D., will serve as interim dean of the College of Arts, Education, and Humanities. * Michael Ducey, Ph.D., will serve as dean  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Eckert Seamans Cherin and Mellott, a law firm, issued the following news release: National law firm Eckert Seamans has bolstered its internationally and Chambers ranked Aviation practice with the addition of Member Patrick Bornstein. Bornstein joins the firm from Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A. and will be based in Tampa, Florida. Bornstein has extensive experience advising Fortune 500 companies, privately held companies, and individuals on the sale  more

CHESTER, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Widener University issued the following Q&A on July 9, 2024, with Lisa Grimm, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences: * * * Widener University welcomed Lisa Grimm as dean of the College of Arts & Sciences on July 1. She comes to Widener from The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) where she served in many roles, including as a member of the faculty, associate dean, and, most recently, interim dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences. Grimm is an accom  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro signed H.B. 816 (now Act 43) into law, requiring tow truck operators in Philadelphia to take photographic evidence of the violation for which they are towing or removing a vehicle. "I am pleased to see this commonsense measure signed into law," state Rep. Jose Giral, D-Phila., said. "This will benefit everyone involved, the courts, drivers and towing   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 (TNSres) -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * The new 'Let Freedom Ring' design highlights Pennsylvania's place as the birthplace of American democracy and freedom as the Commonwealth prepares to be a central hub of activity to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026. The first eight welcome signs are already installed in Adams, Bucks, Erie, Fulton, Monroe, Potter, Susquehanna, and  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Eases Regulations for Boarding Kennels, Grants Fee Exemptions for First Responder Service Dogs * * * Gov. Josh Shapiro signed legislation championed by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill's (R-York) into law to update Pennsylvania's dog law. This new law provides license fee exemptions for service dogs used by first responders and addresses regulatory challenges faced by dog boarding kenne  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Study needed as thousands of students lack access * * * With thousands of students being turned away from career and technical education programs, the Pennsylvania House today adopted a resolution introduced by state Rep. Aerion Abney that would require the state to study the problem and recommend ways to expand access to these programs. Abney said he introduced H.R  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: Independence Blue Cross (IBX) was honored recently with the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association's (BCBSA) Brand Innovation Award. IBX won the award for its Clinical Care Innovation Program, which supports hospitals and doctors efforts to develop and test rapid, safe, and structured approaches to improve health care. Every year, Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: Independence Blue Cross (IBX) has promoted Mark Dianno to Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Corporate Secretary. In his new role, Dianno leads a team of attorneys and legal professionals to provide legal support to critical areas within IBX, including Sales, Marketing, and Government Markets. Given the highly regulated nature of IBX's  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Rep. Jim Rigby (R-71) today announced their intention to introduce legislation to provide law enforcement with hunting and fishing licenses for $1. The lawmakers noted that members of law enforcement put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities. Providing them with hunting and fishing licenses for $1 is a small tok  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Sen. Dan Laughlin's legislation that would codify Pennsylvania case law to establish more certainty for homeowners, landlords and law enforcement who encounter squatters is on its way to the governor. "The escalating problem of squatters unlawfully occupying properties is more than a legal challenge - it strikes at the heart of justice and fairness for property owners across our great st  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, July 10 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: Students in the Master's Entry to Practice (MEP) nursing program at St. Bonaventure University had an experience this summer they won't soon forget. Seven MEP students completed a 55-hour clinical immersion at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania, a Trauma I center and part of the Guthrie Healthcare System. The clinical experience was a component of two MEP summer courses: Critical Clie  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: The House of Representatives passed legislation which would support many of the priorities set forth by state Rep. Ed Neilson, chair of the House Transportation Committee. House Bill 2301, an omnibus transportation bill, would raise the annual income cap for retirees to qualify for an $10 vehicle registration by approximately $10,000. Neilson said that moving forward, the cap would rise an  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on July 8, 2024: Legislation authored by state Rep. Darisha Parker that would establish the Maternal Home Visiting Act passed the PA House of Representatives today. The legislation (H.B. 1425) would direct the state Department of Human Services to develop a five-year plan comprised of evidence-based steps that are proven to reduce negative health outcomes, prevent abuse and neglect, reduce cr  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on July 9, 2024: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the department is seeking applicants for its NextGen Advisory Council. The Council strives to have members with a broad range of cultures, experiences, and perspectives to inform the agency's work and advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Counc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: After joining colleagues from the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus for a news conference on adult use cannabis today, state Rep. Chris Rabb, D-Phila., said he is encouraged by the continued groundswell of support among state legislators for equitable and inclusive adult use cannabis legalization. Rabb, founding member of the PA Cannabis Caucus and founding chair of the   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: Legislation supporting disabled veterans has been unanimously approved by the Senate today, according to the bill's sponsor, Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37). Senate Bill 698 would require the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) to issue Military Hunting Event License Exemptions and Permits for Purple Heart recipients and disabled veterans for their rehabilitation and enjoyment  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: The Senate approved legislation to name a new bridge in honor of the late Sen. David J. Arnold Jr., according to Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48), who authored the legislative language making the designation possible. Senate Bill 1144, amended to include Gebhard's provision, would designate the newly constructed bridge on State Route 72 over Swatara Creek in Swatara Township as the Sen. David J  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Under the Shapiro Administration, Pennsylvania will continue to improve local waterways and water quality * * * Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley, Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding, and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secret  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 9 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Doctoral candidate Adwaita Banerjee uses ethnographic research to document the ecological transition of the Deonar dumping ground, where thousands of Dalits and Muslim migrants mine the area for plastic that can be resold and recycled. * * * On the western edge of Mumbai, far outside the glinting sheen of the rising skyscrapers, near the tidal flats that   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following Q&A on July 8, 2024, with political scientist Brendan O'Leary: * * * Political scientist Brendan O'Leary of the School of Arts & Sciences offers his take on the Labour Party's landslide victory and what it means going forward. * * * Britain's Labour Party has pulled off a landslide victory, sending the center-left party's leader, Keir Starmer, to 10 Downing St. as prime minis  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: A collaboration between University of Pittsburgh bioengineers and a medical technology company may bring us one step closer to measuring human brain activity more efficiently - and potentially benefit people with nervous system injuries as well as improve artificial intelligence. Takashi D.Y. (TK) Kozai, Associate Professor of Bioengineering and Ernest E. Roth Faculty Fel  more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, July 10 (TNSres) -- Mission Critical Partners, a provider of technical, operational and strategic planning consulting services, issued the following news release: * * * Firm's subject-matter experts will evaluate technologies, operations, policies, and more * * * Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced that the state of Vermont's Public Safety Communications Task Force has hired the firm to conduct a thorough assessment of the communications capabilities at eac  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 10 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: The process for tracking continuing education requirements for licensed Pennsylvania professionals would be streamlined and improved under a bill introduced by Sen. Judy Ward (R-30) that was approved today by the state Senate. "It's important for professionals in our state to fulfill continuing education requirements, but it's equally important for their compliance to be   more