PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * AFSC condemns new travel ban as racist and immoral Yesterday the Trump administration instituted a new travel ban that bars people from traveling to the U.S. from Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. The ban also puts restrictions on people from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sie  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Archaeology's Wu Xin Gives Lecture at Part of The Pourdavoud Lecture Series * Assistant Professor of Classical and Near Eastern Archaeology Wu Xin recently gave a lecture on "Imperial Foundations of the Silk Road; Persian Roads and Han Walls" as part of the Pourdavoud Lecture Series. Wu's research interests cover a broad region: from ancient Mesopotamia, across the Iranian Plateau, towards Central Asia an  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Discuss Cutting-Edge Cell Science at Steel City Condensates Conference By Heidi Opdyke Pittsburgh is at the forefront of an emerging interdisciplinary field that could provide new tools for doctors in the fight against cancer and other diseases. Researchers met at Carnegie Mellon University for the second Steel City Condensates Conference to discuss cutting-edge research on compartme  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * CMU Prepares Navy Robotics Specialists for the Age of AI Robotics Academy program teaches skills to prepare sailors for real-world situations By Laura Snyder Two sailors use small amphibious robots to perform real-time mapping and navigation around a lakeshore. In another exercise, sailors monitor a robot reconnaissance vehicle crawling through a maze. They reveal a simulated hazardous object in   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Celebrates $1 Million Federal Grant to Crafton Borough for New Sewer Infrastructure * CARNEGIE, PA -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) celebrated that $991,758 in Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) funds have been awarded to Crafton Borough. The grant will support the Broadhead Sewer Separation Project (link is external) --a $7.4 million project that will separate the sanitar  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Other Next-Generation Lawmakers Unveil Legislative Plan to Fight Corruption in the Executive Branch * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined with Assistant Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) and a wider group of next-generation reformers in the House of Representatives to introduce the ' End Corruption Now' legislative agenda. Their effort to confront   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * DLA Fuels Maritime Superiority With $5 Billion Contract * The Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Mechanicsburg, located in Pennsylvania, recently awarded a $5 billion contract to six small businesses, expediting support for Virginia-class submarines and active surface ships, in a move that will significantly enhance the nation's maritime advantage. The Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract is designed   more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Completes Final Cleanup Actions at Reading Drum Site * PHILADELPHIA - On May 29, 2025, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region successfully completed the final phase of hazardous waste removal at the Reading Drum site in Reading, Pennsylvania. This milestone marks the conclusion of a comprehensive cleanup effort that began in late 2023 following two significant fi  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans, Edwards Introduce Bipartisan Job-Training Bill LEON Act is named for Rev. Leon Sullivan * WASHINGTON (June 5, 2025) - U.S. Reps. Dwight Evans (D-PA) and Chuck Edwards (R-NC-11) have introduced a bipartisan job-training bill, the Leveraging Educational Opportunity Networks (LEON) Act, to help build pathways out of poverty and solve the nation's structural, long-term labor shortage. Und  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, McDonald Rivet Launch Bipartisan Effort to Deliver Justice For PFAS-Impacted Families * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, building on their continued leadership in confronting the PFAS crisis, U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-8), Co-Chairs of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, have introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure greater transparenc  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * Fox Chase Cancer Center Researcher Shows Biweekly Dose of TAS-102 Reduces Toxicity and Remains Effective for Treatment of Colorectal Cancer * Christopher G. Cann, MD, Assistant Professor in the Department of Hematology/Oncology at Fox Chase Cancer Center PHILADELPHIA (June 5, 2025) -- Patients with metastatic colorectal cance  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * In Final Speech as Philadelphia Fed President, Harker Calls for Continued "Deliberate" Actions as Economic Uncertainties Remain In his final public remarks prior to his retirement on June 30, President Harker urged a deliberate approach to monetary policy. * Philadelphia, PA -- Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President and CEO Patrick Harker today said  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced it will proceed with the final phase of antidumping and countervailing duty investigations concerning imports of sol gel alumina-based ceramic abrasive grains from China. This notice from the federal agency signals a critical stage in determining whether a U.S. industry faces material injury or threat of material injury due to these imports, which the Department of Commerce has preliminarily determined to be subsidized.   more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- King's College issued the following news: * * * King's College Nursing Program Attains 10-Year Accreditation King's College's baccalaureate degree programs in nursing have successfully attained 10-year accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), which is recognized nationally and is a requirement for licensure and employment in healthcare settings. King's College launched the dual degrees in Nursing program in 2018 in partne  more

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Kutztown University Dedicates Hawkinson Welcome Center KUTZTOWN, Pa. - Kutztown University celebrated the ribbon cutting of the Hawkinson Welcome Center Thursday morning, June 5, with the campus and local community in attendance. The building was named in honor of the university's 12th and current president, Dr. Kenneth S. Hawkinson. The Hawkinson Welcome Center includes a renovation of the Poplar   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * La Salle professors receive $3,000 Lasallian Research Grants Two professors have been approved for grants to support their research into the Lasallian tradition. * Two La Salle professors, from the Social Work and Communication Departments, have been awarded $3,000 Lasallian Research grants to support their respective projects. Lasallian Research Grants, which are awarded by the Lasallian Region of  more

RADNOR, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Lincoln Financial Corp. issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Lincoln Financial and Bain Capital announce closing of equity capital raise and launch of long-term strategic partnership The transaction closing marks the start of a multi-faceted partnership that will enable Lincoln to accelerate its strategy, unlock value creation opportunities, and provide growth capital to be deployed in areas of strategic focus. * Lincoln Financial (NYS  more

RADNOR, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Lincoln Financial Corp. issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Lincoln Financial Named Presenting Sponsor of Epic GolfPass Docuseries Chronicling Renaissance of Philadelphia's Historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course * "Cobbs Creek Rising: Headwaters to Horizons, presented by Lincoln Financial" will Follow the Massive Renovation Project Designed to Bring Philadelphia and Golf Communities Together * Part 1 of the Three-Part Series Premieres Today,  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 (TNSFR) -- Mercyhurst University, Erie, Pennsylvania, has issued a notice of inventory completion, a type of rule, through the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. This action, taken in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, signifies that the university has completed an inventory of human remains and established a cultural affiliation between these remains and various Indian Tribes. The inventory identifies human remain  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Message to International Student Community * Versions of the below message were sent to faculty and international students on June 4, 2025. Dear Members of the International Student Community, We understand that these may feel like uncertain times for many international students. Messaging and rhetoric about changing policies relating to international students raises alarms and creates concern about F-1  more

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Penn State Health issued the following news: * * * Milton S. Hershey Medical Center Cardiac Surgery program earns three-star ratings from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons The Cardiac Surgery program at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center has earned a distinguished three-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) for its patient care and outcomes in three categories. The three-star rating, which denotes the highest category of qualit  more

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Misericordia University issued the following news: * * * Misericordia Launches New Sociology Major to Address Growing Demand for Social Sciences Misericordia University has announced the addition of a new Bachelor of Arts in sociology program, launching fall 2025, through its College of Arts and Sciences.  The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the scientific study of social life, social change, and the causes and conseq  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre issued the following news: * * * Penn State Wilkes-Barre telecommunications alumnus earns Emmy award By Goldie Van Horn DALLAS, Pa. -- Jason Kepner, class of 2022 in telecommunications, who started his college experience at Penn State Wilkes-Barre, can now count an Emmy award among his achievements. Transitioning from Penn State Wilkes-Barre to University Park, he worked with Penn State Intercollegiate Athletic  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Smith lawyers named to 2025 Global IP Stars by Managing Intellectual Property * The IP Stars list distinguishes between IP Stars (experienced senior practitioners in private practice), Rising Stars (newer, up-and-coming lawyers also in private practice), and Corporate IP Stars (in-house counsel). MIP also publishes a Top 250 Women in IP list. Three of the lawyers  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following floor remarks on June 3, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my colleague, Democratic Member Mrs. McIver, in support of my bill, H.R. 1804, the 7(a) Loan Agent Oversight Act, which provides the Small Business Administration with the oversight capabilities to monitor its flagship loan prog  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 5, 2025: * * * Senator Dave McCormick Passes Bills Through Senate Foreign Relations Committee Today, Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) passed two bills through the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that would require the State Department to develop a strategy to dismantle the Mexican drug cartels and support Taiwan's participation in the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These are the first two   more

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Susquehanna University issued the following news: * * * Living up to its name: Environmental education expands at the CEER In a year marked by growth and innovation, Susquehanna University's Center for Environmental Education and Research is living up to its name by significantly expanding its environmental education programming. "Building upon our successes in research and conservation, we are deepening partnerships and broadening opportunities for stude  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, issued the following agency statement on June 5, 2025: * * * Temple Health Partners with the Phillies for a Coaches Clinic at Citizens Bank Park It was a day some of our city's youngest Phillies fans will never forget--and a chance for them to learn what it's like to play in the Major Leagues! On Ma  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Inaugural Keystone News Summit aims to strengthen news reporting in Pennsylvania Last month, Klein joined other journalism programs around the state to host the inaugural Keystone News Summit, which brought together educators, legislators and media professionals for discussions about supporting local news coverage in Pennsylvania. "What we say here cannot stay here. We have to take it out there," said Da  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Thanks to Rep. Bresnahan, the wins keep on coming for Pennsylvania * In a huge win for Pennsylvania's small businesses, Rep. Rob Bresnahan today passed the CEASE Act - his bill which rolls back harmful Biden-era policies, restoring proper oversight capabilities to the Small Business Administration and protecting its loan program. It's policies like the CEASE Act that help ensure taxpayer   more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College NSSLHA chapter earns top national recognition for third consecutive year GREENVILLE, Pa.-- The Thiel College chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association has been awarded Gold Chapter Honors for the 2024-25 academic year, recognizing the chapter's accomplishments in member engagement, community service, advocacy and fundraising. The national recognition was announce  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: * * * Thompson, Mannion Introduce EMS Counts Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and John Mannion (D-NY) today introduced the EMS Counts Act to address the chronic miscounting of emergency personnel. The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Statistics (BLS) current occupational classification system does not properly account for fir  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission issued the following news on June 5, 2025: * * * U.S. Brig Niagara Arrives in Maine Shipyard as $5 Million Repairs and Restoration Project Begins The U.S. Brig Niagara will spend one year in the shipyard, where critical repairs and upgrades will be made in preparation for a 2026 return to Erie to participate in America 250 celebrations. * Erie, PA - Today, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Communications Professor Earns Pair of Awards Stacy Smulowitz, Ph.D., accepted a regional award for her teaching excellence and will soon receive an international honor for her local leadership impact. * Two prestigious communication and leadership associations recently recognized a University of Scranton professor for her outstanding contributions to education. Stacy Smulowitz, Ph.D., associate p  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Cunningham Earns Fulbright Award, to Teach in Taiwan Born in Alabama, raised in New York, Cunningham was inspired to pursue education because of her positive experience with teachers. * Today, Jenyah Cunningham '25 is decisive, focused and goal-oriented. These traits helped Cunningham open doors at The University of Scranton, where she carefully plotted out her four-year journey en route to receiv  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Healthcare Award Named for Longtime Scranton Professor Daniel J. West., Ph.D., is a longtime supporter and board member of the American College of Healthcare Executives of Eastern Pennsylvania. * The American College of Healthcare Executives of Eastern Pennsylvania presents only two annual awards, recognizing both an outstanding senior executive and an up-and-coming careerist. While the former pre  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School issued the following news: * * * Guardrails versus leashes: Finding a better way to regulate AI technology Penn Carey Law professor Cary Coglianese argues for a more flexible approach to keeping artificial intelligence safe. * With artificial intelligence evolving faster than human imagination, traditional avenues of regulation may not work as well as they have for other business sectors. To safely and e  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Bringing museum filmmaking into the classroom Filmmaker Sosena Solomon taught Documentary Ethnography for Museums and Exhibitions amid filming in Africa for a Metropolitan Museum of Art redesign. The Arts of Africa galleries just reopened, including in-gallery and online films Solomon shot in 12 countries. * The fall of 2023 was a busy time for award-winning soc  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 31 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Immunotherapy Trial Informs Treatment of Advanced Skin Cancer In patients with an advanced type of skin cancer called cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), those who received the combination of the immunotherapy drug avelumab and targeted agent cetuximab had almost four times longer median progression-free survival compared to patients who received avelumab alo  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Blackburn Confronts Law Professor for Calling Conservative Justices 'Evil' and Urges Passage of Protect Our Supreme Court Justices Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) confronted University of Pennsylvania law professor Kate Shaw on referring to conservative United States Supreme Court justices as "evil colleagues" as Supreme Court justices have faced threats   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * Voters strongly support prioritizing freedom of speech in potential AI regulation of political messaging, poll finds * * 47% say protecting free speech in politics is the most important priority, even if that lets some deceptive content slip through * 28% say government regulation of AI-generated or AI-altered content would make them less likely to share cont  more