Thursday - November 21, 2024
State Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Friday November 01, 2024 ( 15 items )  

Delaware Valley University Students Compete at Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge
DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- Delaware Valley University issued the following news: Five Delaware Valley University students recently showcased their skills at the 22nd annual Northeast Regional Dairy Challenge, held from October 17-19 in Plattsburgh, New York. Hosted by The William H. Miner Agricultural Research Institute, this year's event brought together 76 students from colleges and universities across the Northeastern United States and Canada. The Dairy Challenge is an innovative,   more

Drexel University: Off the Rack, On the Grid - MXene Nanomaterials Enable Wireless Charging in Textiles
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- Drexel University issued the following news release: The next step for fully integrated textile-based electronics to make their way from the lab to the wardrobe is figuring out how to power the garment gizmos without unfashionably toting around a solid battery. Researchers from Drexel University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Accenture Labs in California have taken a new approach to the challenge by building a full textile energy grid that ca  more

Duquesne: Expanded Public-Private Partnership With Cordia Finalized
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: The University has finalized the sale of its plant distribution system assets (e.g. pipes, electrical lines, meters, etc.) to Cordia for $50 million and has entered into an amended 35-year energy service agreement, which is subject to regulatory approval. "Cordia is an industry leader with vast experience building, owning, operating and financing thermal energy plants across the United States. This expan  more

ESU Honors Distinguished Professor
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania presented its annual Distinguished Professor Award to Andrea "Andi" McClanahan, Ph.D., professor of communication, at an All-University Meeting on Tuesday, October 29. The Distinguished Professor Award - the highest honor for ESU faculty to receive - is presented based on outstanding contributions to the academic life of the University and its rep  more

Joe Feerrar of Bald Birds Brewing in Jersey Shore to Present at Lycoming College
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: The Institute for Management Studies at Lycoming College will present Joe Feerrar '02 as its featured speaker for James W. Harding Executive Speaker Series. Feerrar will discuss his career path on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 7 p.m., Trogner Presentation Room in the Krapf Gateway Center. In a talk entitled "How did I get here?" Feerrar, owner of Bald Birds Brewing Company, will offer an examination of his entrepreneurial   more

Jones Lang LaSalle: $22M Financing Secured for the Development of a 224K Industrial Facility in Pennsylvania
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 1 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL Capital Markets arranged the construction financing for 2401 W. Emaus Avenue * * * MORRISTOWN, N.J., Oct. 31, 2024 - JLL Capital Markets announced today that it secured $22 million in construction financing for the development of 2401 W. Emaus Avenue. The property, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, will be a state-of-the-art, 224,000-square-foot war  more

Pa. A.G. Henry Issues Statement on Reviews of Voter Registration Forms in Multiple Pa. Counties
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following statement on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Attorney General Michelle Henry is sharing the following information and assurance regarding allegations of fraudulent voter registration forms surfacing in multiple Pennsylvania counties. Apparent attempts to submit fraudulent voter registration forms in Berks, Lancaster, Monroe, and York counties have been defeated. The Office of Attorney General is working  more

Pa. Conservation & Natural Resources Dept. and Trust for Public Land Celebrate $2.6M Federal Awards for Local Parks in Reading and Scranton
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * The City of Reading will use its nearly $2 million grant to replace the Hillside Pool and the City of Scranton will use its $672,000 grant to enhance Weston Fields. * * * Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today joined the Trust for Public Land (TPL) in celebrating the announcement   more

Penn College Polymer Training Attracts Diverse Professionals
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: The Plastics Innovation & Resource Center at Pennsylvania College of Technology conducted a flurry of workshops in October, delivering training to 25 professionals, representing 14 companies, four states and Canada. The three workshops - Color Science & Weathering, Plastic Materials & Processing Fundamentals, and Rotational Molding & Advanced Materials - featured lectures and extensive hands  more

PENNSYLVANIA DEMOCRATIC PARTY: "CANDIDATE'S DISPUTED CT RESIDENCY IMPACTS HIGH-STAKES U.S. SENATE RACE IN PENNSYLVANIA" [HARTFORD COURANT]
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Hartford Courant: "One Of The Biggest Issues That Has Emerged Is Whether [David McCormick] Actually Lives In Connecticut" * * * David McCormick's lies about where he lives continue to stay in the spotlight. ICYMI: Hartford Courant: Candidate's disputed CT residency impacts high-stakes U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania * While the candidates in a tight U.S. Senate race in Pennsylvania have  more

Pitt-Johnstown Will Regain the Former Met Life Building, Thanks to a Gift From Alumnus John R. Musulin
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: John R. Musulin (A&S '67) has donated $2.2 million to support the University of Pittsburgh's acquisition of a 74-acre property adjacent to the Pitt-Johnstown campus. The parcel at 500 Schoolhouse Road includes a 178,000-square-foot, four-story office building with an outdoor courtyard and 500 parking spaces. The land was previously owned by the University of Pittsburgh and has been owned by Met Life Com  more

Reed Smith Advises ITV Studios on Its Acquisition of Eagle Eye Drama
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: LONDON - Global law firm Reed Smith has advised ITV Studios, which is part of ITV plc, on its acquisition of a majority stake Eagle Eye Drama, one of the UK's fastest growing drama producers which was launched in 2018 by Walter Iuzzolino, Jo McGrath and Jason Thorp, the team also behind international drama streaming service, Walter Presents on Channel 4. Eagle Eye, which has been part of Channel 4's   more

Treasurer Stacy Garrity Thanks Governor Shapiro for Signing Bipartisan Legislation to Reform State Tax Appeals Process
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * New law will streamline and improve the process of resolving tax disputes in PA * * * Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today applauded Governor Josh Shapiro for signing Senate Bill 1051, pro-taxpayer legislation sponsored by Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-21) and supported by overwhelming bipartisan majorities in the General Assembly. A companion bill was introduced in the H  more

UMass-Lowell: Poll - Harris, Trump Nearly Tied in Pennsylvania
LOWELL, Massachusetts, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Massachusetts Lowell campus issued the following news release: * * * Apparent Lead Tightens in Keystone State's U.S. Senate Race * * * Six days out from Election Day, the presidential race is about even in the Keystone State, according to the latest UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion and YouGov poll. Vice President Kamala Harris stands at 48% of support from likely voters while former President Donald Trump has 47% among 800 lik  more

UPenn Carey Law School: What Happens If an Indicted Candidate Wins the Presidency?
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 1 (TNSres) -- The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School issued the following news: * * * A paper co-authored by Penn Carey Law professor Claire Finkelstein explores three questions that require urgent examination both prior to and immediately after the 2024 presidential election. * * * Claire Finkelstein, Algernon Biddle Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy, has co-authored a new paper that explores what would happen to pending trials if Donald  more