GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, June 12 (TNSjou) -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Arcadia Physical Therapy Faculty Collaborate in Study Exploring Neural Recovery in Shoulder Pain Treatment By Ryan Hiemenz A collaborative research effort by Dr. Phil McClure, Dr. Kshamata Shah, and Dr. Daniel Safford of Arcadia University's Department of Physical Therapy, and colleagues from other universities was published in the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. This research sheds new lig  more

ALFRED, New York, June 12 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * Arun and Darshana Varshneya endow University Conference on Glass A gift from Arun Varshneya, Alfred University emeritus professor of glass science, and his wife, Darshana, will support the University Conference on Glass series as well as an annual lecture on glass at Alfred University. The Varshneya Endowed Glass Fund, under the stewardship of Alfred University, will support the University Conference on G  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Bellisario College Dean Marie Hardin named Scripps Howard Administrator of the Year * UNIVERSITY PARK -- Dean Marie Hardin of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications at Penn State was named as the 2024 Scripps Howard Administrator of the Year. The award was announced this week in conjunction with the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC). Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Immunocore, Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, a commercial-stage biotechnology company, has submitted a plea to the U.S. Department of Commerce requesting that any potential tariffs on pharmaceutical imports exclude orphan drugs, particularly those that are patented, under exclusivity and not manufactured or imported from a foreign entity of concern. The company's letter comes in response to the Bureau of Industry and Security's April 16, 2025 request for comments on a Section 2  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region - May 2025": * * * Regional prices were up 0.1 percent in May, up 2.8 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast region increased 0.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria - May 2025": * * * Area prices were up 0.3 percent over the two months, up 1.9 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area advanced 0.3 percent for the  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Delaware - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment increased in both large counties in Delaware from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Sussex County had the l  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in District of Columbia - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment fell 0.5 percent in the District of Columbia, from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the rate o  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in New Jersey - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 12 of the 15 largest counties in New Jersey from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Ocean County h  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Pennsylvania - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 15 of the 19 largest counties in Pennsylvania from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Dauphin Co  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Virginia - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Among the 11 counties with published data, employment rose in 8 of the largest counties in Virginia from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra H  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in West Virginia - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment declined 0.6 percent in West Virginia's only large county, Kanawha, from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Grills Secretary Bessent Over Cost of Trump's Budget Bill in Ways & Means Hearing * WASHINGTON, DC -- In today's Ways and Means Committee hearing, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, questioned Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent about the staggering cost of the Republican budget bill. Boyle warned that Trump's plans would add $3 trillion to  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on House Passage of Rescissions Package Cutting Public Broadcasting and Undermining America's Global Standing WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans advanced President Trump's rescissions package that would undermine  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: * * * Building Stronger Transfer Pathways into Pitt The School of Education's 2025 Transfer Pathways Summit featured multiple keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions, and targeted action planning. The vast majority of community college students aspire to earn a bachelor's degree. So why do so few do it? Nationwide, 80% of community college students aim to transfer after ear  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * CBO Analysis Shows Republican Budget Bill Sends Majority of Benefits to the Ultra-Rich WASHINGTON, DC - Updated analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office once again confirms that the Republican budget bill would overwhelmingly benefit the ultra-rich at the expense of working and middle-class Americans. This report, requested by Democ  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Simon Tasker, president and CEO of Colorcon Inc., has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Section 232 Investigation Team, addressing concerns about the pharmaceutical supply chain. The company, headquartered in Harleysville, Pennsylvania, is a major supplier of specialized pharmaceutical ingredients and packaging materials to over 4,000 manufacturers worldwide. In the letter, Tasker highlighted Colorcon's reliance on imported raw materials for its U.S. p  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Scott Perry Introduces "Republic of Somaliland Independence Act" Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) introduced the Republic of Somaliland Independence Act, legislation formally recognizing Somaliland as a separate, independent nation. The bill redirects U.S. foreign policy to align with a new, stable and self-governing partner in a region of increasing strategic  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service, opposing a proposed rule that would rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The conservancy warns that such a change would severely impact wildlife by allowing industries to destroy or degrade vital habitats. Jeffrey Wagner, senior director of the Natural Heritage Program for the cons  more

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Construction impacts on the Geisinger Medical Center campus * DANVILLE, Pa. - Geisinger Medical Center continues construction work to expand and modernize the hospital campus and provide more health care services and resources to the region. Because ongoing work will impact access to the Danville campus, patients and visitors can reach their destination efficiently and safel  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 12 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Carla Hayden to appear at 2025 American Library Association Annual Conference Former Librarian of Congress set to participate in conversation with award-winning author Kwame Alexander  Dr. Carla Hayden, former Librarian of Congress, will be in conversation with Kwame Alexander, Emmy Award winner and New York Times besting selling author, at the 2025 ALA Annual Co  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Dr. Joyce's Legislation to Protect Consumer Freedom Signed into Law by President Trump Washington, D.C. - Today, President Donald J. Trump signed H.J.Res. 88, legislation introduced by Congressman John Joyce, M.D., (PA-13) to reverse California's electric vehicle mandate and protect consumer choice and the American auto industry. "It was an honor to join President Donald Trump to  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Justice Christine Donohue for Retention to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Justice Christine Donohue for retention to the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "State Supreme Courts play a critical role in   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice published in the Federal Register entitled "Intent to File License Application for a New License and Commencing Pre-filing Process." BIF III Holtwood LLC submitted the filing proposing a continued operation of the project located on the Susquehanna River in Lancaster and York counties, Pennsylvania. This action follows regulations outlined in a rule (18 CFR part 5). The Commission is initiating informal  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice entitled "Intent to File License Application, Filing of Pre-Application Document, Commencement of Pre-Filing Process and Scoping, Request for Comments on the Pad and Scoping Document and Identification of Issues and Associated Study Requests." This notice initiates the pre-filing process for a license application submitted by Safe Harbor Water Power Corporation, located in Conestoga, Pennsylvania. The co  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has issued a notice entitled "Synopsys Inc. and ANSYS Inc.; Analysis of Agreement Containing Consent Orders to Aid Public Comment." This notice addresses a proposed consent agreement to resolve alleged violations of federal law prohibiting unfair methods of competition stemming from the acquisition of ANSYS Inc., based in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, by Synopsys, Inc., based in Sunnyvale, California. The notice concerns Synopsys' $35 bil  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Health advances social health strategy for enhanced well-being for the people it serves PITTSBURGH, PA (June 12, 2025) - Highmark today reaffirmed its commitment to addressing social health -- a combination of removing socioeconomic barriers to healthy living and simplifying access to care -- as a crucial component of its mission to improve the health, well-being, and   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: * * * Independence Blue Cross introduces Generative AI Tool Independence Blue Cross (IBX) recently launched a cutting-edge generative AI (GenAI) tool designed to augment IBX customer service interactions. This innovative solution empowers customer service representatives to deliver faster, more accurate responses to members and providers in real time.   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Russian Aviation Insurance Litigation Ruling Handed Down After London Mega-Trial, The Global Legal Post * Landmark Russian Aviation Insurance Litigation Ruling Handed Down After London Mega-trial. The Global Legal Post noted the role of Morgan Lewis in its coverage of a "landmark" ruling following a "London mega-trial." The article hailed the decision   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 12 (TNSrpt) -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State publishes 2024 Drinking Water Quality Report * Penn State's Office of Physical Plant (OPP) recently issued its annual Drinking Water Quality Report for University Park. OPP routinely monitors the University's drinking water and the full report can be viewed on the OPP website. Drinking water for the campus is produced at the University Water Treatment Plant, where th  more

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Q&A: Has nature always been strange? The 'eco-weird' unmakes the familiar By Francisco Tutella UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Tentacles reaching from the deep. Dark mold overtaking walls. A familiar forest suddenly becoming strange and threatening. These elements in literature, film and games define the "eco-weird," a term coined by Penn State philosopher Brian Onishi to describe an emerging   more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, June 12 [Category: BizWater] -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Presents $10,000 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant to York City Parks Conservancy, Supports Park Accessibility Improvements * YORK, Pa. (June 12, 2025) - Yesterday, Pennsylvania American Water presented a $10,000 American Water Charitable Foundation, Water and Environment Grant to the York City   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has voiced strong opposition to a proposed rule by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service that seeks to withdraw the definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act. The PFBC, responsible for conserving and managing federally endangered freshwater species in Pennsylvania, asserts that this change would undermine decades of conservation efforts. Christopher A. Urban, nongame and endangere  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- West Pharmaceutical Services Inc., a Pennsylvania-based maker of innovative containment solutions for injectable medicines, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its Section 232 National Security Investigation of Imports of Pharmaceuticals and Pharmaceutical Ingredients. The company emphasized the complex nature of the pharmaceutical containment industry and advocated for a thoughtful approach to any potential t  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- The National Fair Housing Alliance issued the following news release: * * * Philadelphia Civil Rights Groups Push Back on Department of Justice Attempt to Terminate Redlining Case in Philadelphia In response to a troubling nationwide effort to weaken fair housing enforcement, civil rights groups are taking action to attempt to block the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) premature termination of a federal consent order that holds ESSA Bank & Trust accoun  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Has nature always been strange? The 'eco-weird' unmakes the familiar * Tentacles reaching from the deep. Dark mold overtaking walls. A familiar forest suddenly becoming strange and threatening. These elements in literature, film and games define the "eco-weird," a term coined by Penn State philosopher Brian Onishi to describe an emerging genre focused on the strangeness that can emer  more

CANTON, Ohio, June 12 [Category: Sports] -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Steelers HC Mike Tomlin moving training camp practices to afternoon to take advantage of heat * Mike Tomlin wants to turn up the heat on his Pittsburgh Steelers this summer. The longtime Pittsburgh coach is looking to more finely tune his team -- mentally and physically -- and will hold training camp practices during the afternoon when they open up on July 24 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- 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 news: * * * Temple Health Debuts AI Clinical Notetaking Software to Improve Physician Satisfaction and Patient Care By Grace Alvino, PhD "This is practice-changing and life-changing," says Laura Igarabuza, MD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Family and Community Medicine, and A  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection launches Philadelphia Black Music Archive The archive showcases the cultural contributions of Philly's Black musicians, vocalists, songwriters, producers, record labels and venues. * The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple University has launched the Philadelphia Black Music Archive. Developed in partnership with Temple alum, musicologi  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Education issued the following news: * * * Fueling Economic Mobility in Pittsburgh's Life Sciences Sector Supported by the Richard King Mellon Foundation, this job-creating project will develop new educational credentials and partnerships to transform Pittsburgh into a life sciences powerhouse. The School of Education will lead a new University of Pittsburgh effort to expand the region's life sciences workforce by d  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Viatris, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security regarding its section 232 investigation into the impact of pharmaceutical imports. The company expressed concern that imposing tariffs, particularly on generic drugs, could undermine the administration's goal of ensuring affordable and accessible medicines for American patients. The pharmaceutical manufacturer emphasized the critical role of generic  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 13 -- Ansys, a computer-aided engineering software developer, issued the following news release: * * * Wingcopter Leverages Ansys Technology to Scale Drone Delivery of Medical Supplies Wingcopter refines its drone designs with simulation, increasing flight distance while retaining payload capacity and delivering essential supplies faster Key Highlights * Wingcopter develops drones that can autonomously deliver vital supplies to hard-to-reach areas, including   more