PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP Says 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Changes Will Better Support Primary and Comprehensive Care * Statement attributable to: Jason M. Goldman, MD, MACP President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON, November 5, 2025The final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule makes several changes that will help to better support the primary and compr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Start of Open Enrollment in All 50 States PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement as Open Enrollment begins nationwide: "Today, millions of Americans are being forced to make impossible choices because of the Republican health care crisi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Trump Breaking His Own Record for Longest Government Shutdown Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement as Donald Trump now surpasses the previous record for the longest shutdown in U.S. history, a record he himself set during his first term: "Donald Trump'  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Champions Helping Our Heroes Act to Support Those Who Keep Our Communities Safe * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) along with Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) introduced the Helping Our Heroes Act, honoring and supporting the volunteer emergency responders who step up and risk their lives to protect their communities. This bipartisan legislation would ince  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Plush Neuron Makes AI Approachable Tactile tool simplifies neural networks for middle schoolers By Sarah Elizabeth Bender A team at Carnegie Mellon University is helping kids understand artificial intelligence with a soft, squishy, LED-lit neural network. "Everyone, even middle schoolers, needs to know a little about these building blocks of artificial intelligence, just like it's important to   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * CATCH UP QUICK: What You Need to Know About Why Tuesday Night's Results Are A Nightmare for Fitzpatrick, Mackenzie, Bresnahan, & Perry * INQUIRER : "DEMOCRATS BUILD MOMENTUM WITH A SWEEP OF HIGH-PROFILE RACES IN PENNSYLVANIA" By now you've seen the headlines: Democrats dominated all across Pennsylvania last evening. The results flash a massive warning sign to vulnerable Republi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following Q&A on Nov. 5, 2025, with Ezekiel Emanuel and Megan Ryerson, co-chairs of the Global Opportunity and New Markets: * * * Conversation with Penn Forward's Global Opportunity and New Markets co-chairs In a Q&A with Ezekiel Emanuel and Megan Ryerson, co-chairs of the Global Opportunity and New Markets working group for Penn Forward, the duo discuss the charge of their group, where they are in the process, an  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * DNC Chair Ken Martin on PA Supreme Court Justices Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht's Victories Tonight, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht secured crucial retention victories, ensuring the Court remains independent. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention races were among the most important 2025 elections. In Pennsylvania, the Sup  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * BREAKING: Democrats Sweep Election Night, Fueling Momentum Going Into 2026 Midterms "American voters just delivered a Democratic resurgence. A Republican reckoning. A Blue Sweep." * Tonight, Democrats swept races across the country, from New York City to Virginia and New Jersey to Pennsylvania to California to Georgia to Maine. Democrats won these tough races because we ran stron  more

YORK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Film Meets Flora: YCP Students are Using Storytelling to Expose York's Hidden Invasive Plant Species Since September 2025, 20 YCP students from the film and horticulture programs have been collaborating on a community-based interdisciplinary project: The Uninvited Guests: Telling the Stories of Invasive Plant Species in Our Neighborhoods. Developed and led by Professors AnaLu MacVean   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Lower Housing Costs and Expand Homeownership * Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), joined by Representatives Janelle Bynum (OR-05), Bryan Steil (WI-01), and Chris Pappas (NH-01), introduced the Accelerating Home Building Act bipartisan, bicameral legislation to make housing more affordable in Pennsylvania and across the cou  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Effort to Honor School Psychologists and Elevate Student Mental Health Supports Nationwide * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Task Force, was joined by Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) to introduce a bipartisan resolution formally designati  more

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger Health Plan announces marketplace plans for 2026 * DANVILLE, Pa. - Geisinger Health Plan (GHP) announced its coverage plans for individuals age 19 to 64 who don't have insurance coverage through an employer or family member. "Everyone's health looks different, and it's critical to have adequate health care coverage that fits your needs," said Dan Schultz, individual  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following news: * * * How Penn State World Campus helps first-generation college students succeed By Mike Dawson For students who are the first in their families to attend college, the journey toward a degree can feel uncertain. Without family experience to guide them, first-generation students often face unique challenges -- navigating unfamiliar academic systems, balancing work and caregiving res  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ice Age trees helped stabilize Earth's atmosphere by suffocating * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Ancient trees may have played a key role in regulating Earth's climate during the last ice age by breathing less efficiently. A new study, led by a researcher at Penn State and published today (Nov. 5) in the journal Nature Geoscience, examined chemical fingerprints in subfossil wood, or preserved tre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Bresnahan Helps Reunite Veteran with His Father's Bronze Star Medal * EAST STROUDSBURG, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) had the honor of reuniting Vietnam-Era U.S. Army Veteran Don Schaller with his late father's Bronze Star Medal, a symbol of valor and sacrifice earned during World War II by Technical Sergeant Clyde Schaller. Following a burglary at Mr. Schal  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC, DGA, DLCC, Democratic State Parties Host Press Call Taking a Victory Lap After Sweeping Democratic Election Wins Today, DNC Chair Ken Martin held a press call alongside DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper, DLCC President Heather Williams, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair Eugene DePasquale, and California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks to tout Democrats' sweeping victori  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Bill Expanding Social Security Benefits for Seniors Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-IL), to introduce the bicameral Boosting Benefits and COLAs for Seniors Act, legislation t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Final Stretch, DNC Chair Ken Martin Barnstorms Across PA, NJ, and VA to Campaign for Democrats With only a week left until Election Day, DNC Chair Ken Martin hit the road to barnstorm across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia to turbocharge get-out-to-vote organizing efforts ahead of Democrats' key races. Starting in Pennsylvania, Chair Martin traveled from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Four years for four books A Lafayette senior has committed to writing four books of poetry in four years, inspired by her connections with alumni, the College, and the community of Easton By Genamarie McCant For McKenna Graf '26, an English major with a writing concentration double majoring in film and media studies with a minor in documentary storymaking, her Lafayette experience has been measured not in sem  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Nov. 6 -- Lehigh University issued the following news on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Senator Dave McCormick to Discuss Pennsylvania's AI Future in Compelling Perspectives Series The senator is positioning Pennsylvania as a national leader in artificial intelligence (AI) through investments in energy and innovation. * Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) will visit Lehigh University on Dec. 4, 2025, to discuss the government's critical role in supporting artificial intelligence and  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * October Board of Trustees Meeting Report * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on November 5, 2025, Dear Bryn Mawr Community, As is our practice, we write to update you on the most recent Board of Trustees' meeting, which was held October 24-25, 2025. We welcomed board members to campus with a dinner honoring Sustainability Month and featuring a fireside chat with Director of S  more

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona emeritus professor featured in Norwegian cultural interview Jerry Zolten, professor emeritus of communication arts and sciences and integrative arts at Penn State Altoona, was recently interviewed for an article that appears on the Solvberget Library and Cultural Centre's website. The centre is located in Stavanger, Norway, and is one of the country's most visited and   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State launching two neuroscience undergraduate degrees * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State has launched two new majors in neuroscience, degrees that will prepare students to tackle cross-disciplinary questions and problems related to the brain; the nervous system and its interactions with the body and environment; behavior; and health. The programs launched this fall, and students can b  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Gary S. Gildin presents on taking stress-free, mindful depositions to Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press He identified three goals to remain mindful of throughout * Professor Gary S. Gildin delivered a presentation, Taking Stress-Free, Mindful Depositions, to lawyers at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on November 4, 2025. Gildin posit  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf serves as co-principal investigator for Latino Research Seed Grant It will support the creation of a website that serves as a resource for data, experts, and insights on U.S. immigration * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf and Professor Nicole Kreisberg, assistant professor, public policy and sociology, received a $20,000 grant from Penn State's Lati  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Smeal launches comprehensive artificial intelligence initiative * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Penn State Smeal College of Business has announced a comprehensive, college-wide artificial intelligence (AI) initiative. Smeal is integrating AI across its teaching, research and operations ensuring students, faculty and staff are equipped to lead responsibly in an AI-driven economy. "A  more

MONACA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news: * * * Second species of wild ramps discovered, solving long-standing debate Overharvesting has led to conservation concerns for a popular foraged plant, but improved genetic understanding could help conservation efforts, researchers say * There's a long-standing debate in the wild ramp community, with one faction arguing that there is only one species of the plant, while others ma  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Stand Up America, an organization was born in 2016 as a digital-first grassroots community working to resist what they say is Donald Trump's corruption, racism and his threats to democracy, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * PENNSYLVANIANS REJECT BILLIONAIRE INFLUENCE, RETAIN PRO-DEMOCRACY JUDGES Sarah Harris, press@standupamerica.com HARRISBURG -- Tonight, Pennsylvanians voted to retain Christine Donohue, David Wecht, and Kevin Dougherty--three lo  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Keeping Systems Secure on Earth--and in Space IEEE cybersecurity workshop, founded by Pitt's Mai Abdelhakim, fosters international ecosystem to address cross-domain security challenges * Although satellites have become inextricably connected to essential technology and infrastructure here on Earth, efforts to keep them secure and resilient have not kept up with inc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- PPG, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has introduced an ultrafiltration (UF) antifouling membrane, adding to its portfolio of spiral-wound filter elements for industrial water purification and treatment. The membrane was developed to meet the rising industry demand for sustainable UF solutions capable of handling extremely difficult-to-treat water contaminated with oily waste and various other contaminants. The UF membrane features a super-hydrophobic surface, which is engineered  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Proposed all-climate battery design could unlock stability in extreme temps * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Despite lithium-ion (Li) batteries' role as one of the most widely used forms of energy storage, they struggle to operate at full power in low temperatures and sometimes even explode at high temperatures. Researchers at Penn State, however, have proposed a design that could hold the key to ef  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Celebrates Retention of Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices * Today, voters approved Reproductive Freedom for All- endorsed Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht for retention on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. This victory ensures that Pennsylvanians will contin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 (TNSrpt) -- Resources for the Future issued the following news release: * * * Local Governments in Texas, New Mexico, and Pennsylvania May Bear the Brunt of Oil and Gas Busts A new report finds that New Mexico, Texas, and Pennsylvania take different approaches to oil and gas fiscal policy, but none have policies to protect the finances of local governments. * Some US states rely on oil and gas production to fund public goods and services like education, infrastructure, an  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: * * * Psychology alumni excel as Certified Behavioral Specialists By Emma Durnin Alumni from Shippensburg University's psychology department are making an impact as certified behavioral specialists. Tyler Schwarzman, Hayley Taggart, Taryn Fink, Stephanie Smith, Ashley Emph and Abby Detwiler, who completed the behavioral specialist certification program at Ship, are now practicing in schools and organizat  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Historic gift will endow College of Liberal Arts deanship As part of the record-setting $55 million gift that Christopher M. Barnett, CLA '10, committed to Temple University, Richard Deeg, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, will hold the new position known as the Christopher M. Barnett Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. * The largest gift in the history of Temple University will  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Saturday College goes to med school The precollege program for local middle school students teaches a variety of topics through hands-on activities. * At 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, almost every seat in a lecture hall on the third floor of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine was filled--not with medical students, but with middle schoolers. They were there to participate in Saturday College, a progra  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: My house is babyproofed - or is it? * HERSHEY, Pa. You've read the parenting books, joined the mom groups and done everything you can to make your home a safe place for your baby or toddler, right? Most parents assume their home is safe once electrical outlets are covered and sharp edges are padded. Still, many don't consider the hidden dangers that lurk in everyday hou  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Finstad, Cole, Harris: "Democrats are denying full SNAP benefits to vulnerable Americans." House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), House Agriculture Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee Chairman Brad Finstad (MN-01), House Appropriations Committee Chairman Tom Cole (OK-04), and House Appropriations Agr  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Verallia taps LionGlass for low-carbon glass packaging for consumer products * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A bottled beverage might soon come with a lower carbon footprint thanks to a new partnership between one of the world's leading glass manufacturers and scientists at Penn State. Verallia, the world's third largest producer of glass containers for food and beverages, has announced a partner  more

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * Efficiency of Millennium Seed Bank in Restoring Endangered Plant Species When it comes to work that benefits the environment, the job is truly never finished. Sophomore Isabella Smith learned this when she took her skills and curiosity about the environment to England for her Magellan Project. While there, she researched and analyzed the processes implemented by the Millennium Seed Bank to re  more