PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * $21M legacy gift supports Penn Arts & Sciences' Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, the Penn Libraries, and Morris Arboretum & Gardens The donor, alumna Louise Strauss, was a member of the Katz Center's board of advisors and was dedicated to volunteer work and philanthropy. * The estate of Louise A. Strauss, a College of Arts & Sciences alumna who graduate  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Cancer Progress Report Highlights Lifesaving Impact of Federal Investments in Cancer Research * FDA approved 20 new cancer drugs during the 12 months covered by the report, but challenges such as early-onset cancers remain while turmoil at NIH threatens progress PHILADELPHIA - Today, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) releas  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- ACA Connects (America's Communications Association) issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * ACA Connects Submits Comments to Congressional Working Group on the Future of USF America's Communications Association (ACA Connects) submitted comments and proposals to the Bipartisan, Bicameral Universal Service Fund Working Group a regarding the future of USF. "The USF program plays a vital role in providing connectivity in rural and remote  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on September 2025 Fed Interest Rate Decision Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced a 25-basis-point cut to the federal funds target rate: "The Fed isn't cutting rates because  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Applauds Launch of Rural Health Transformation Program * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the below statement following the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) launch of the Rural Health Transformation Program.  "The Rural Health Transformation Program will deliver lasting results for Northeastern Pennsylvania," said Rep.  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * SEI Tool Helps Federal Agencies Detect AI Bias and Build Trust As artificial intelligence becomes more central to national security -- powering logistics, mission planning, intelligence and cybersecurity -- ensuring these systems are trustworthy is critical. When AI systems fail, the consequences can affect security, resources and even lives. To meet this challenge, Carnegie Mellon University's  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 34) on September 11, 2025, entitled "Notes from the Field: Invasive Streptococcus Outbreak at a Long-Term Care Facility -- Pennsylvania, 2024": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Group G B-hemolytic Streptococcus (GGS) is increasingly re  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * CHIMES celebrates third year of next-generation semiconductor innovation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State-led Center for Heterogeneous Integration of Micro Electronic Systems (CHIMES) held its third annual review on Aug. 26-27 at University Park. CHIMES was established in 2023 through support from the Semiconductor Research Corporation (SRC)'s Joint University Microelectronics   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Cooperative research leads student, professors to create new compound * BEAVER, Pa. -- When Fin Heron arrived at Penn State Beaver as a first-year student in 2023, he knew he wanted to do chemistry research. Now, just a few semesters later, the Montgomery County native and chemical engineering major has collaborated with two chemistry professors -- Penn State Beaver Professor Michael H  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSdok) -- The Federal Maritime Commission Office of Administrative Law Judges has issued a scheduling order (Docket No. 25-09) in the case of QVC Inc., West Chester, Pennsylvania, and Cornerstone Brands Inc., West Chester, Ohio, vs. Ocean Network Express Pte. Ltd., Singapore. The order, served on Sept. 15, 2025, sets a clear timeline for discovery, with the goal of completing the process by Jan. 12, 2026. This follows the parties' submission of an amended schedule that ali  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Push to Safeguard LGBTQ+ Youth Crisis Services with 988 Access Act * Washington, DC --Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), introduced the 988 LGBTQ+ Youth Access Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation to ensure dedicated, trained support remains available to LGBTQ+ youth who contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. The bill requires the Department of He  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * From Drills to Dockets: Transferring Military Leadership Skills into the Law * How can military service skills transfer into a career in law? It's a question that partner David Dziengowski and associate Andrea Laprade answered at a recent webinar through the Morgan Lewis Institute. David, currently a Commander and Preliminary Hearing Officer in the US Navy Res  more

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger invites the community to Preventive Medicine Lecture in October * Scranton, PA -- Geisinger College of Health Sciences will host How Not to Die, a free community lecture with physician, bestselling author, and nutrition expert Michael Greger, M.D., on Tuesday, October 7, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. This lecture is part of the Geisinger Preventive Medicine Lecture Series,   more

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger School of Medicine fourth-year garners impressive array of national recognitions * SCRANTON - Geisinger College of Health Sciences' School of Medicine student Madison Brooks has received multiple awards and recognitions for scholarship and academic excellence. As she enters the final year of medical school, Brooks has racked up an eye-popping number of national aw  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Ethics Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-218) in the matter of allegations relating to Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania. The report was advanced by Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, on July 29, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * In accordance with House rule XI, clauses 3(a)(2) and 3(b), the Committee on Ethics (Committee) hereby submits the following Report to the House of Representatives: I. INTRODUCTION On July 23, 2021, the Office of Congressional Condu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The House Ethics Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-218) in the matter of allegations relating to Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania. The report was advanced by Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, on July 29, 2025. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) -- V. FINDINGS A. THE COMMITTEE DID NOT FIND SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE THAT RESENTATIVE KELLY VIOLATED LAWS, RULES, OR OTHER STANDARDS OF CONDUCT RELATING TO INSIDER TRADING AND CONFLICTS OF IN-TEREST 1. Insider Trading The C  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Partner Tinos Diamantatos Named Illinois Lawyer of the Year * NEW YORK, September 16, 2025 - Tinos Diamantatos, a litigator and deputy managing partner of the Morgan Lewis Chicago office, has been named Illinois Lawyer of the Year by the Hellenic Bar Association of Illinois. A seasoned trial lawyer and former federal prosecutor, Tinos has tried mor  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State to host policy forum on AI in rural Pennsylvania * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Policymakers, educators and technology leaders will gather Sept. 24 at Penn State's University Park campus for a forum examining the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence (AI) in rural Pennsylvania. "The Fair Summit: Futures of AI in Rural Education" will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Farm Bureau (PFB) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice raising concerns about state laws that adversely affect the national economy and interstate commerce. Representing over 25,000 members, PFB emphasizes the critical role agriculture plays in Pennsylvania, contributing significantly to both the state's economy and job market. According to a report by PFB, agriculture accounts for approximately $132.5 billion in econom  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Promising New Preclinical Therapy Offers Hope in the Development of Precision Medicine Treatments for Aggressive Cancers * Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) unveiled a novel antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) that shows striking efficacy against cancers that express the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) protein on the cancer cell surfa  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Quantum Day Brings Together Researchers, Educators, and Students * Professor of Physics Xuemei May Cheng Students and faculty from high schools to major research universities, along with researchers from industry and government, came to Bryn Mawr College's Park Science Center on Friday, Sept. 12, to participate in Quantum Day, an event sponsored by Bryn Mawr's Quantum Materials, Sensing, and Education C  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Introduces Bill to Stop Super PAC-Candidate Coordination * WASHINGTON, D.C. - SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) introduced the Stop the Super PAC-Candidate Coordination Act, bold legislation to curb the influence of money in politics and protect the integrity of our democracy. The bill establishes stronge  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee, Colleagues Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United * WASHINGTON, D.C. - SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 -- Today, on Constitution Day, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA), Congressman Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02) introduced a constitutional amendment to overturn Citizens United v. FEC and rein in corporate influen  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * University of Pennsylvania professor to receive the 2025 Clinical Research Prize * Barbara Riegel, Ph.D., R.N., FAHA, Emerita Edith Clemmer Steinbright Professor of Gerontology at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, will receive the American Heart Association's 2025 Clinical Research Prize at the Association's Scientific Sessions 2025. The meeting, to be he  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing significant concerns about proposed changes to the Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment Systems in the upcoming FY2026 rule. The healthcare giant, which serves as the largest nongovernmental employer in Pennsylvania, has articulated that the rapid elimination of the Inpatient Onl  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Arts and Sciences issued the following news: * * * Deficit in Pennsylvania's pretrial data Arts & Sciences undergraduate Leo Solga has been studying what happens in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania before someone goes to trial. What he's learned reveals just how little is understood. "Thank you for your question, but we just don't have that information. We hope you have a great day." That message, or so  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Launches Industry's First Automotive Grade Ceramic Capacitors With Y1 Rating in SMD Casing Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of Automotive Grade AC line rated ceramic disc safety capacitors that are the industry's first with a Y1 rating to be offered in a surface-mount casing. Combining their Y1 rating of 500 VAC   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Wright Center for Community Health (TWCCH) and Graduate Medical Education (TWCGME) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services advocating for improvements in the upcoming CY 2026 Payment Policies under the Physician Fee Schedule and other changes to Part B payment and coverage policies. The Wright Center, which serves approximately 40,000 patients through thirteen community health cente  more