PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Congratulates Members Elected to the National Academy of Medicine * PHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) extends its sincerest congratulations to the nine AACR members who have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), one of the nation's highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. The 2025  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP Calls for Better Performance Measures Relevant to Internal Medicine for Colorectal Cancer Screening * PHILADELPHIA, October 21, 2025 - Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths for males and females. Screening for colorectal cancer is an effective strategy to reduce morbidity and mortality. The evidence-based guidance statemen  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP Honors Internal Medicine Physicians, Celebrates Internal Medicine Day * PHILADELPHIA, October 21--The American College of Physicians will celebrate Internal Medicine Day on Tuesday, Oct. 28. This day recognizes internal medicine specialists and subspecialists and spotlights their invaluable contributions to equitable care and the field of medicine. Inte  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan, Colleagues Urge Speaker Johnson to Address ACA Tax Credit Extensions * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined Reps. Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), Jen Kiggans (VA-02), and a coalition of House Republicans in sending a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson to put forward a solution to address the upcoming expiration of the ACA enhanced premium tax credits once  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Identify Distinct Pro-Inflammatory Epithelial Cell State in Crohn's Disease Patients * In a new study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn Medicine) researchers defined key differences in intestinal epith  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Carrie Givhan, president of the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) Philadelphia Chapter, Pennsylvania, has submitted a nomination for Lorena Rodriguez De La Garza to serve on the U.S. Department of Transportation's Advisory Committee on Human Trafficking (ACHT). The nomination emphasizes Rodriguez's commitment to advocacy and her extensive background in community engagement and leadership. Rodriguez currently holds the position of Director of Business  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Cybersecurity Awareness Month Q&A: Why pay attention to cybersecurity? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual national campaign administered by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. This year's theme, "Building a Cyber Strong America," emphasizes the need for individuals, businesses and government sectors to do their part to stay secure o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Disability Rights Pennsylvania (DRP), Harrisburg, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission opposing a petition to amend the National Mail Voter Registration Form to require documentary proof of citizenship. The proposal, submitted by the America First Legal Foundation, could impose new barriers for eligible voters, especially individuals with disabilities. In the letter addressed to the commission, DRP emphasized the importance of ensuri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * During Shutdown Stalemate, Rep. Summer Lee Meets with Furloughed IRS Workers, Recommits to Workers' Rights * PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 21, 2025 -- Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) met with members of local Chapter 34 of the National Treasury Employee Union (NTEU) to discuss the ongoing effects of the Republican-induced government shutdown on their livelihoods, families, and communiti  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * EarthTalks highlights critical minerals research with fall series * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Keeping the United States powered up is taking a lot more juice. Driven by renewable energy development, data centers, transportation and industry, domestic electricity demand by 2030 is expected to surge 25% over 2023 levels, according to the consulting group ICF International. Power usage alrea  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Fox Rothschild IP Team Successfully Institutes IPR Trials For CSPC Pharmaceuticals A team of Fox Rothschild attorneys led by Partner Howard S. Suh and Associate Joe Chen successfully instituted two Inter Partes Review (IPR) trials on behalf of firm client CSPC. In the first case, CSPS Pharmaceutical Group Limited v. Ipsen Biopharm Ltd., IPR2025-00505, Paper 13 (August 14, 2025), Fox Ro  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Homeless Advocacy Project (HAP), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission opposing a proposed regulation that could restrict thousands of homeless individuals from registering to vote using the National Mail Voter Registration Form. HAP argues that the regulation, instigated by the America First Legal Foundation, would impose requirements that many homeless citizens do not have the means to meet. According  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Oct. 29 seminar to discuss effects of California power shutoffs * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Tiemeng Ma, a doctoral candidate in energy, environmental and food economics at Penn State, will lead a seminar on the impacts of precautionary power shutoffs in California.  Her free talk -- "From Local Shocks to Regional Impacts: Economic Consequences of Public Safety Power Shutoffs in California  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued a report outlining the 2025-26 budget proposal presented by Governor Josh Shapiro, focusing on key investments to support education, public safety, economic growth, and energy leadership. The budget builds on previous bipartisan achievements to strengthen Pennsylvania's schools, attract businesses, and improve public services, while maintaining fiscal stability with $6.4 billion in the Rainy Day Fund. It emphasizes a cont  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Charles Faltenovich, director of Pennsylvania Fair Elections (PAFE), has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) expressing support for a petition requesting the EAC amend the federal voter registration form to require documentary proof of United States citizenship (DPOC). Faltenovich, whose organization is a nonpartisan association of Pennsylvania voters dedicated to election integrity, asserted that the EAC has both the authority and  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Oct. 22 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Completes Sanitary Sewer Main Replacements in Exeter Project made possible by low-interest PENNVEST financing * Exeter Township, PA (Oct. 21, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water announced the substantial completion of work consisting of the replacement of eight sections of sanitary sewer main in Exeter Township. The mains are among the 10 sectio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Colleen Anderson, Pennsylvania motorcycle safety program and licensing manager for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Harrisburg, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration supporting the nomination of Bobbie Carlson for the Motorcyclist Advisory Council. Anderson affirmed that Carlson's diverse background and experience have been an asset to the Pennsylvania Motorcycle Safety Program. Anderson noted that Carlso  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- PNC Financial Services Group issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * PNC Bank Expands Immediate Payments Solutions by Joining the FedNow Service PNC Bank, N.A., today announced it has expanded its instant payments capabilities by joining the Federal Reserve's instant payments system, the FedNow Service. The FedNow Service is a real-time payment infrastructure developed by the Federal Reserve that enables participating U.S. financial insti  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins County Executive Innamorato to Celebrate Day 500 of "500 in 500" Affordable Housing Initiative * PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 21, 2025 -- Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined County Executive Sara Innamorato in celebrating the 500th day of the 500 in 500 initiative and announced the overwhelming success of the project. Launched in June 2024, 500 in 500 was a bold an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Ryan Mackenzie, Dusty Johnson Lead Effort to Pay Troops, Federal Employees During Government Shutdowns * Mackenzie, Johnson Lead Effort to Pay Troops, Federal Employees During Government Shutdowns Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, alongside Congressman Dusty Johnson (R - SD)  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * SECURE 2.0 Roth Deadline Tops Year-End Action Item List, PLANSPONSER * Partner Elizabeth Goldberg and associate Rachel Mann were quoted in PLANSPONSER discussing key year-end priorities for plan sponsors including addressing the mandatory Roth catch-up provision of the SECURE 2.0 Act. Elizabeth noted that "'Rothification' is the No. 1 plan administration item s  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: * * * Alumna Sierra Overmoyer earns recognition as top CPA exam scorer By Emma Durnin A graduate of the John L. Grove College of Business's accounting and finance program, Sierra Overmoyer '23 was named a 2024 Elijah Watt Sells Award recipient, an honor given to the top scorers on the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Overmoyer now works as a senior associate CPA at SEK, CPAs & Advisors. Her rec  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 21 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Christine Royce Awarded Fulbright to Advance STEM Education in Egypt By Emma Durnin "Being selected as a Fulbright Awardee is both a profound honor and a humbling recognition of my commitment to education," said Dr. Christine Royce, professor of teacher education. "This opportunity represents the power of international collaboration and transcends borders to engage in shared learning." Royce  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- Brett Robinson, executive director of the State Motorcycle Safety Association (SMSA), Indiana, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration nominating Sunshine Beer for a seat on the Motorcyclist Advisory Council (MAC). Robinson nominated Beer for the seat designated for a national motorcyclist association representative. Robinson stated he has had the privilege of working alongside the nominee for 17 years and atte  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Villanova University issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2025: * * * Villanova University to Host Fifth Annual Mother Mary Lange Lecture in Black Catholic Studies Keynote address by Villanova sociologist and scholar of race and religion Tia Noelle Pratt, PhD * Villanova University will host the 2025 Mother Mary Lange Lecture in Black Catholic Studies at 4 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, in the Connelly Center's Villanova Room. Now in its fifth year, th  more