PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * ACLU-PA and Community Justice Project File Lawsuit Against Bucks County Sheriff Over Illegal ICE Agreement BUCKS COUNTY, Pa. - The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and the Community Justice Project have filed a lawsuit in the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County against Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran after the sheriff unilaterally and illegally ent  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * BTAA, Springer Nature announce first unlimited open access publishing agreement * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- The Big Ten Academic Alliance, of which Penn State is a member, has signed a two-year open publishing agreement (OPA) with Springer Nature, making it the publisher's first truly unlimited and uncapped open access agreement in the Americas. This is the Big Ten Academic Alliance's fifth OPA a  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * With Broadway Experience, Alumni Scenic Designers Offer Advice: Be Confident, Take Constructive Criticism By Stacey Federoff Now working on Broadway in scenic design, three alumni from the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama said the program helped them process feedback and balance different projects at the same time while building their confidence. Scenic designers serve as part of the t  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Calls on Senate to Protect Child Tax Credit Expansion WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Greater Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, has called on members of the US Senate to protect the Child Tax Credit expansions that were passed by the House as part of the budget reconciliation bill. During a floor speech this evenin  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Cook-Sather Highlights Student-Faculty Partnerships with Irish Higher Ed Leaders * Professor of Education Alison Cook-Sather Last month, Professor of Education Alison Cook-Sather gave a lecture to the Higher Education Authority of Ireland on "Embracing Pedagogical Partnership." Her talk drew on nearly two decades of research and experience directing the Teaching and Learning Institute (TLI) at Bryn Mawr a  more

BLOOMSBURG, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- Bloomsburg University issued the following news: * * * CU-Bloomsburg holds spring 2025 commencement ceremonies Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg celebrated the graduating Class of 2025 during four spring commencement ceremonies. On Saturday, May 17, more than 1,000 graduating students were recognized in three undergraduate ceremonies held at 9 a.m., noon, and 3 p.m. in Nelson Field House. "We gather to celebrate you and to mark the end of one journey a  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Joins 199 Colleagues in Letter to Save the Job Corps Program * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) joined 199 members of Congress in signing a bipartisan letter to urge U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to continue the Job Corps program (link is external). On May 29, the Labor Department issued a notice that it will begin a phased pause   more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release in June 6, 2025: * * * DNC on the Supreme Court Rejecting Republicans' Challenge to End PA Voters' Right to Cast Provisional Ballots on Election Day Tonight, the Supreme Court rejected the Republican Party's challenge to Pennsylvania voters' right to cast provisional ballots on Election Day. Earlier this year, the PA Dems, with the support of the DNC, filed an opposition brief to oppose the RNC and Pe  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Edible, biodegradable fibers made from milk protein, cellulose * Milk protein and cellulose derived from plants may be the next big thing in sustainability, thanks to a first-of-its-kind advancement made by researchers at Penn State. Accomplished via electrospinning, which involves using a voltage to force a liquid solution into a cone shape that stretches and morphs into tiny fibers as th  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * ESU's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Participates in Conference and Community Events The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at East Stroudsburg University ended the 2024-2025 academic year by participating in conferences and community events. Faculty and students presented research during the Pennsylvania Speech Hearing Language Association Conven  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans co-leads bill to restore basic right to victims of gun violence Bill would help victims & survivors hold companies accountable in court, discourage illegal sales, defective guns and irresponsible marketing * U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-03) is co-leading reintroduction of the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act, legislation to ensure that victims of gun violence would   more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Continues Fighting for Key Reforms in Reconciliation Bill: Calls on Senate to Adopt Smart, Pro-Growth Energy Policy * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) led a letter urging Senate leadership to adopt targeted, commonsense reforms to key energy provisions in H.R. 1. In their letter, Fitzpatrick, Kiggans, and 11 of  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Improving Medicare, Expanding Access: Fitzpatrick, Tonko Bipartisan Bill Targets Seniors' Mental Health Needs * Legislation will ensure Medicare coverage for clinical social workers providing critical mental health services to older Americans WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congressman Paul Tonko (D-NY-20) introduced the Expanding Seniors Access to Menta  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * In Law360, Jennifer Romig Discusses Health Care Transactions State Legislation Impacting Real Estate Investment Trusts * In a Law360 article (https://www.law360.com/real-estate-authority/articles/2349574), health care partner Jennifer Romig examined proposed, pending and passed state legislation that would impact how real estate investment trusts (REITs) can invest in health  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Lawn story: Turfgrass data may improve urban greenhouse gas emission estimates * Data that has been lost in the weeds -- or more accurately the turfgrass -- could help improve estimates of carbon dioxide emissions from urban areas, according to a team led by scientists at Penn State.  As a part of a larger project to measure greenhouse gas emissions in Indianapolis, the researchers found  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 6 [Category: Media] -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Many Americans Unaware High Blood Pressure Usually Has No Noticeable Symptoms * Hypertension or high blood pressure, which can lead to heart attack and stroke, the two top causes of death in the United States, is one of the most widespread chronic illnesses in America, afflicting nearly half of adults. In a recent Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) health sur  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * NRCC Statement on PA-08 * If you're covering today's news in PA-08, please consider the following statement: " Rep. Rob Bresnahan has accomplished more for Pennsylvania in five months in Congress than DC lobbyist Matt Cartwright accomplished in over 10 years. Rep. Bresnahan is delivering, and Cartwright is sending a message to Democrats that this race is over before it begins." -- NRCC Sp  more

DUBOIS, Pennsylvania, June 7 -- Pennsylvania State University's DuBois Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State DuBois to launch Practical Nursing certificate program DuBOIS, Pa. -- Penn State DuBois Continuing Education program is now taking applicants for a new Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) program that will begin in August. The non-credit 18-month clock hour certificate program will launch at Penn State DuBois beginning Aug. 18, offering a part-time path for students to enter  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 6 (TNSrpt) -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State powers Pennsylvania's economy with $15.8B impact * Penn State is a driver of economic growth and opportunity in Pennsylvania, delivering $15.8 billion to the commonwealth's economy and supporting nearly 110,000 jobs, according to a newly released report. Additionally, the report found that one out of every 10 jobs in Pennsylvania is supported by Penn State and Penn Stat  more

WASHINGTON, June 6 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Kelly Announces Launch of 2025 Congressional App Challenge * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced the opening of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. This annual competition encourages students to explore science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by crea  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The silent struggles of post-9/11 veterans * Post-9/11 veterans often face visible challenges like finding gainful employment or recovering from physical injuries, but some of their struggles are invisible. Veterans may carry a sense of isolation and the painful belief that their presence is a burden to those around them. When these thoughts persist over time, they could contribute to an i  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes Bresnahan's Bill to Restore Accountability to SBA Lending * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Rob Bresnahan's, Jr. (PA-08) legislation, H.R. 2987, the Capping Excessive Awarding of SBLC Entrants (CEASE) Act. The legislation, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 214-198, will restore responsible and correct oversight capabilities of   more

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, June 6 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys Innovation Program Announces the Winners of Its 16th Annual Competition Top three teams recognized for ideas to create sustainable electric mobility, tumor diagnostics accuracy and remote neurological monitoring * BENGALURU, India, and BLUE BELL, Pa., June 5, 2025 - Unisys (NYSE: UIS) is pleased to announce the winners of the 16th iteration of the Unisys Innovation Prog  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 7 (TNSrep) -- PennEnvironment issued the following news release: * * * With federal clean energy rebates under attack, hundreds of concerned Pennsylvanians press state legislators to act Annual citizen lobby day calls on lawmakers to implement Gov. Shapiro's clean energy plan * HARRISBURG, Pa. - With Congress rolling back numerous federal clean energy programs, hundreds of Pennsylvanians joined PennEnvironment's annual virtual "citizen lobby day." New data s  more