Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania Newsletter for Saturday July 26, 2025 ( 24 items ) |
ARM Institute Participates in Inaugural PA Energy and Innovation Summit
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- The ARM (Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing) Institute issued the following news release on July 25, 2025:
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ARM Institute Participates in Inaugural PA Energy and Innovation Summit
Our nation is at a critical inflection point with artificial intelligence (AI). The ARM Institute stands ready to help lead the charge.
Our team recently participated in the Inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit held at ARM Member Carnegie Mellon University.
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As Mass Starvation Spreads Across Gaza, Our Colleagues and Those We Serve are Wasting Away
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- The American Friends Service Committee posted the following news release:
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As mass starvation spreads across Gaza, our colleagues and those we serve are wasting away
As the Israeli government's siege starves the people of Gaza, aid workers are now joining the same food lines, risking being shot just to feed their families. With supplies now totally depleted, humanitarian organisations are witnessing their own colleagues and partners waste away befor
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ASI Chicago Draws Nearly 5,000 Energetic, Enthusiastic Promo Pros
TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release on July 25, 2025:
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ASI Chicago Draws Nearly 5,000 Energetic, Enthusiastic Promo Pros
From gridiron to giveaways, Bears legend Brian Urlacher thrills crowd with behind-the-scenes stories of football and big brands
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TREVOSE, PA - The Advertising Specialty Institute(R) (ASI), the leading authority in the $26.6 billion promotional products industry, today announced the successful conclu
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CCRL Fellowship Leads to MU Alumna, Gov. Shapiro Commission
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- Millersville University issued the following news:
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CCRL Fellowship leads to MU Alumna, Gov. Shapiro Commission
Hailey Peirce's fellowship led to being appointed to Gov. Josh Shapiro's Advisory Commission on Next Generation Engagement.
By Mary Dolheimer
Hailey Peirce's fellowship with the Center for Civic Responsibility and Leadership, part of Millersville's University College, has led to some great networking and an opportunity to serve on Gov.
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Deeply Rooted Models Effective Community-Academic Partnership to Advance Health and Environmental Justice in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release:
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Deeply Rooted models effective community-academic partnership to advance health and environmental justice in Philadelphia
In partnership with over 25 community organizations, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society and School District of Philadelphia, the Penn Medicine and CHOP joint initiative planted 1,000+ trees, greened 1,000+ vacant lots, and funded 79 community grants
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Dr. Joyce Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Physicians Serving Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 25, 2025:
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Dr. Joyce Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Physicians Serving Rural Communities
This week, Representative John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), and Representative Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the Specialty Physicians Advancing Rural Care (SPARC) Act. This legislation would create a student loan repayment program for specialty physicians who practice in rural areas.
"Rural com
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ENEC and Westinghouse Sign Agreement to Accelerate Nuclear Energy Deployment in the U.S.
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, July 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release:
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ENEC and Westinghouse Sign Agreement to Accelerate Nuclear Energy Deployment in the U.S.
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* Memorandum of Understanding signed to accelerate the deployment of Westinghouse AP1000(r) reactors.
* Agreement to explore opportunities in U.S. nuclear projects, fuel supply chain cooperation, and expansion of Westinghouse's support of operations and maintenance at th
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ESU Latina Organization Named National Chapter of the Year
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release:
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ESU Latina Organization Named National Chapter of the Year
East Stroudsburg University's chapter of MANA, A National Latina Organization, was recently honored with MANA's Evangeline Elizondo Chapter of the Year Award.
Presented at MANA's annual Hermana Conference and REACH Youth Conference on July 10-12 in Chicago, the award recognizes the regional MANA chapter that excels in the o
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Field Research Leads F&M Grad to Hawaiian Wildlife Refuge
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news:
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Field Research Leads F&M Grad to Hawaiian Wildlife Refuge
Owen Sobel '24 swapped soccer cleats for hiking boots to pursue a rewarding career in environmental field research and conservation.
A former midfielder for Diplomat men's soccer, Sobel is a U.S. Fish & Wildlife biological technician at Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge, a sanctuary in the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands for migratory
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GAO Orders Reimbursement for Pennsylvania Firm in Navy Contract Dispute
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Government Accountability Office has ruled that the U.S. Navy must reimburse Delphinus Engineering Inc., a small business from Newton Square, Pennsylvania, for the costs incurred in its protest against a contract award to Prism Maritime LLC of Chesapeake, Virginia. The contract issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center was for alteration installation team services and in-service engineering agent support.
Delphinus Engineering challenged the Navy's decision to award
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Grove City College Investing $4 Million in Campus Improvements
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
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College investing $4 million in campus improvements
Grove City College is making nearly $4 million worth of improvements on campus this summer, spending that will enhance the student experience, expand and maintain College facilities, and boost the local economy.
One summer project, a complete overhaul of the Pew Fine Arts Center's HVAC system, accounts for half of the total budget but the mo
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India Business Law Journal Recognizes Morgan Lewis as Significant Player in India
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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India Business Law Journal Recognizes Morgan Lewis as Significant Player in India
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2025: Morgan Lewis has been named a significant player in India by the India Business Law Journal, which recognizes the top performing international law firms for India-related work.
The publication highlighted Morgan Lewis's growing prominence in advising on
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IUP Graduate From Harrisburg Gifts $50,000 to IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
INDIANA, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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IUP Graduate from Harrisburg Gifts $50,000 to IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine
John Ninosky, a 1993 criminology graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania from Harrisburg, has gifted $50,000 to IUP for its proposed college of osteopathic medicine in honor of his late wife, Tammy Beale Ninosky, a 1993 IUP child development and family relations graduate.
The donation will estab
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K&L Gates Advises Churchill Asset Management on US$1.5 Billion Co-Investment Fund
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Advises Churchill Asset Management on US$1.5 Billion Co-Investment Fund
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Global law firm K&L Gates LLP has advised Churchill Asset Management LLC on the launch of Churchill Co-Investment Fund II with US$1.5 billion in limited partner commitments.
The fund, which seeks to generate superior risk-adjusted returns through equity co-investments alongside priva
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Lawdragon Names Morgan Lewis Partners in 2025 Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers Guide
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Lawdragon Names Morgan Lewis Partners in 2025 Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers Guide
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NEW YORK and BOSTON, July 25, 2025: Six Morgan Lewis partners have been honored by Lawdragon as part of its 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers guide for 2025, which features outstanding traditional bankruptcy lawyers, specialists in leveraged finance
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NRC Event Notification: Susquehanna Unit 1 Undergoes Manual Scram Due to Transformer Cooling Loss
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Unit 1 at the Susquehanna Steam Electric Station, Pennsylvania, underwent a manual reactor scram July 22, 2025, following a loss of main transformer cooling. The reactor was operating at 96% power in Mode 1 at the time of the shutdown.
According to the licensee, the scram was "not complex," with all systems responding normally. Main turbine bypass valves automatically opened to regulate reactor pressure. High-pressure coolant injection briefly activated before being place
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Penn State's Yang Yang honored for atomic-level understanding of materials
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State's Yang Yang honored for atomic-level understanding of materials
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Yang Yang, an assistant professor of engineering science and mechanics who is affiliated with the Materials Research Institute at Penn State, has been named the inaugural TMS/KIM Young Leaders International Scholar, an award that recognizes early-career researchers with outstanding technic
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Predicting vaccination levels without accurate or timely vaccination data
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Predicting vaccination levels without accurate or timely vaccination data
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Knowing how many people are vaccinated against an existing or re-emerging threat is a key factor guiding public health decisions, but such information is often sparse or non-existent in many regions, according to researchers at Penn State. Now, in collaboration with a team at the World Heal
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Reed Smith among top 10 in BTI Client Service A-Team 2025
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Reed Smith among top 10 in BTI Client Service A-Team 2025
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Rankings in the BTI Client Service A-Team 2025, a survey of law firm client service performance, spotlight the top law firms for superior client service. The results are based solely on objective feedback from clients and corporate counsel, according to the publisher.
Reed Smith has been included in these
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Reed Smith lawyers featured in Chambers High Net Worth guide 2025
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Reed Smith lawyers featured in Chambers High Net Worth guide 2025
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Kovalevsky's seventh year at Band 1 reaffirms his experience in advising high-net-worth individuals caught up in complex white-collar and regulatory disputes and through issues of various other complexions. With clients who include owners of businesses, directors and individuals going about their pri
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Reed Smith recognized twice in China Business Law Awards 2025
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Reed Smith recognized twice in China Business Law Awards 2025
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For the seventh consecutive year, the firm was chosen among the very few top firms for shipping. In addition, Reed Smith was recommended for pro bono work, for the second year running.
Receiving the top shipping accolade again reflects Reed Smith's extensive capabilities and long track record in mariti
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Startup works to detect respiratory illnesses through vocal patterns
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Startup works to detect respiratory illnesses through vocal patterns
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Andres Valdez found himself sick at home and in need of a COVID test. During that time, COVID tests were frequently out of stock, leaving many people without the tools to confirm their illness or safely return to daily life. Valdez thought there had to be a
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Temple University: School of Pharmacy Team Wins Fourth Consecutive Award From National Consumers League
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 26 -- Temple University issued the following news:
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School of Pharmacy Team Wins Fourth Consecutive Award from National Consumers League
Temple School of Pharmacy Script Your Future team honored with the Underrepresented Community Outreach Award
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For the fourth year in a row, the Temple University School of Pharmacy (TUSP) was honored by the National Consumers League (NCL) for the Spring 2025 Script Your Future Challenge.
The team, led by students Cou
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Video Series Maps Stories of Immigrants' Journeys to the U.S.
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 26 (TNSrep) -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news release:
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Video series maps stories of immigrants' journeys to the U.S.
TRACES: the Cartographic Storytelling of Migration and Deportation is a storytelling project by American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) which released today. The project uses storytelling and cartography to challenge false narratives about immigrants and narrate their authentic stories as they navigate
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