PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Applauds Selection of Richard Pazdur, MD, as Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration * PHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today congratulated Richard Pazdur, MD, on his appointment as Director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) at the U.S  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Votes to Reopen Government; Funds Essential Support Programs * WASHINGTON, DC: Tonight, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to reopen the government. The legislation, which passed by a bipartisan vote of 222-209, will fund the government through January 30, 2026. "Today's vot  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr Explores Big Ideas for Its Campus and Curriculum * Members of the Bryn Mawr community were once again engaged in "Building the Next Chapter" of Bryn Mawr's history this week. On Monday, DLR Group, the integrated design firm the College selected to partner with on developing its Comprehensive Campus Plan, returned to Bryn Mawr, this time to ask community members to think big. At a workshop, gr  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Business faculty member elected to accreditation commission * The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs recently elected Chip D. Baumgardner, associate professor of business administration/management at Pennsylvania College of Technology, to its Board of Commissioners of the Baccalaureate/Graduate Degree. The board recommends changes in accreditation standards, r  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The Consumer Energy Alliance issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * CEA Applauds Pennsylvania Legislature for Voting to Pull State Out of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative * Law re-asserts PA legislature's sole right to impose taxes on Commonwealth, ending debate which started in 2019 * Move will stop a forecasted 30% increase in energy bills from RGGI's de facto tax * HARRISBURG, Pa. - Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), the leading energy and en  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Recognizes Seven CHOP Physicians Selected to Join the American Pediatric Society in 2026 * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced that seven of its physicians and researchers were among the 92 new members selected to join the American Pediatric Society (APS), one of North America's first and most prestigi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Votes to Reopen the Government, Secures Funding for Local Projects * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, voted with the bipartisan majority in the House to reopen the federal government. The Congressman first voted to fund the government in September helping to pass a clean, bipartisan continuing resoluti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Evans Votes 'No' on Health-Care Shutdown Bill Congressman Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) said the fight isn't over to prevent a shutdown of health care for 24 million Americans whose health insurance premiums are about to spike. "I voted No on a Republican government funding bill because it fails to address what amounts to a shutdown of health care for nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians (link is external) w  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Expanding education equity: Temple faculty member brings playful learning model to Philadelphia affordable housing Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, professor and senior fellow at Brookings, presented her research on playful learning and the Live and Learn initiative to Philadelphia City Council. For nearly 30 years, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek has advocated for the power of joy to enrich early childhood education. Named a "sci  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Final State Budget Delivers on Cancer Prevention & Detection * Yesterday, the final Pennsylvania state budget was passed by the Pennsylvania State Legislature and signed by Governor Shapiro, marking important progress for Pennsylvanians' ability to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer. In response, Donna Greco, Pennsylvania government relations director  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Dingell Lead Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize The Arc's 75 Years of Leadership in Disability Rights * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6), Co-Chairs of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, have introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of The Arc of the United Statesone of the nation's mos  more

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger serves 3,300 meals at drive-through veteran appreciation dinners * DANVILLE, Pa. - To thank local veterans for their service, Geisinger served 3,300 meals during drive-through veteran appreciation dinners at 12 locations across its service area on Thursday, Nov. 6. The dinners were provided at no cost to U.S. military veterans and their guests. Meals were provided   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * INSITES, a New Pitt Industry Consortium, Gains Momentum Pitt Research has awarded the University of Pittsburgh's INfrastructure Sensing for Intelligent Transportation and Energy Systems (INSITES) Consortium with a 2025 Momentum Funds Scaling Grant. The award supports a transdisciplinary effort to advance and implement cutting-edge sensing technology that keeps aging  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Keeley teaches 'Pricing for Profit' at international baking expo * Chef Todd M. Keeley, assistant professor of baking and pastry arts/culinary arts at Pennsylvania College of Technology, recently presented a Business of Baking for Beginners session at the International Baking Industry Exposition in Las Vegas. IBIE, held every three years at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is owne  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, U.S. House pass legislation to end government shutdown, bill advances to President Trump's desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of legislation that would fund the government and end the government shutdown after more than six weeks. This vote comes after Kelly and House Republicans first voted to fund the government and avoid a shutdown on September 19,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Mackenzie, Pappas Introduce Legislation to Improve Veteran Access to Care * Washington, D.C. Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the Improving Veteran Access to Care Act today alongside Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-1). This bipartisan legislation will improve the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appointment scheduling process to en  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Medal of Honor recipient LT. Michael P. Murphy's last actions dedicated to team * Editor's note: This is the second story in a two-part series featuring 1998 Penn State alumnus and Medal of Honor recipient LT. Michael P. Murphy. The first story appeared on Penn State News on Nov. 12. The third story will appear on Nov. 14. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. By spring 2005, Navy SEAL LT. Michael P. Mu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Supports Legislation to Finally End Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after voting to reopen the government by supporting the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026. "After more than forty days of unnecessary and avoidable pain inflicted by the Democrat-forced shutdown, House Republicans passed, and Pres  more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Moravian University issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Moravian University and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley Announce Strategic Partnership Today, Moravian University and United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley (UWGLV) announced a new strategic partnership to design and deliver a customized Leadership Experience Program (LXP) for United Way's senior leadership team. This initiative will harness Moravian's academic strength,   more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 (TNSxrep) -- The National Association of Colleges and Employers issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Hiring Flat for the College Class of 2026 Reflecting an uncertain job market for college graduates, employers are projecting just a 1.6% increase in hiring for the Class of 2026 when compared to the Class of 2025, according to results of a new report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). Findings from NACE's Job   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * NEW HIGH: 3/4 of Americans say free speech is headed in the wrong direction * PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 13, 2025 A new poll from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression finds that a record number of Americans now believe that freedom of speech in the country is headed in the wrong direction. The quarterly National Speech Index tracks changing attitudes to  more

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona students win international research paper competition Two undergraduate students in Penn State Altoona's Integrated Social Science Research Lab (ISSRL) have won the 2025 American Society of Criminology's (ASC) Division of Feminist Criminology's (DFC) Undergraduate Student Research Paper Competition. Seniors Riley Fegley and Yusra Haroon won the award for their study   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Health hospitals earn top marks for patient safety in latest report * HERSHEY, Pa. Penn State Health's steadfast commitment to patient safety has once again placed all five of its hospitals among the safest in the nation, according to the latest Hospital Safety Grades from the Leapfrog Group. "Our commitment to safety is embedded in every aspect of care we provide," said Mich  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Dean Danielle M. Conway addresses academic freedom during 'First Amendment & Expressive Speech' panel The event was hosted by the Penn State Office of Academic & Student Services * Penn State Dickinson Law Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway participated in the "First Amendment & Expressive Speech" panel hosted by the Penn State Office of Academ  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, Nov. 14 -- American Water, a water and wastewater company, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania American Water Advances Steelton Infrastructure Upgrade with Overnight Water Main Replacement Temporary service interruption this evening for 207 Steelton households during water main upgrade * STEELTON, Pa. (Nov. 13, 2025) - Pennsylvania American Water will temporarily suspend service tonight for about 207 households in Steelton to support a $1.3 million wate  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest reshapes exploratory studies program * PennWest University has officially launched its restructured exploratory studies program, empowering students to explore their academic and career interests with purpose and confidence. Formerly known as the undeclared/undecided program, the exploratory studies program reflects a student-centered approach to academic discovery. Each year, more than 100 PennWest s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Pew Charitable Trusts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) urging the agency to retain the Public Lands Rule and extend the public comment period for its proposed rescission. The organization emphasizes the importance of preserving the rule, which it believes provides essential guidance for managing the nation's public lands effectively. Pew's U.S. Conservation program actively collaborates with governm  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * PFT President Steinberg Statement on Passage of State Budget Following is a statement from Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Arthur G. Steinberg on passage of Pennsylvania's FY2026 budget: "After an embarrassing and painful four-plus months of gridlock in Harrisburg that forced school districts including Philadelphia's to take on massive debt just   more

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * President to President: "Building Campus Belonging at Moravian University" Moravian University President Bryon Grigsby '90 was recently the subject of the thought leadership series, President to President, from Scott D. Miller, the president of Virginia Wesleyan University. In "Building Campus Belonging at Moravian University," Grigsby shares how he and other campus leaders inspire school pride a  more

CHEVY CHASE, Maryland, Nov. 13 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * PSAM Supports Expanding Contingency Management Programs for Stimulant Use Disorder * On November 12, the Pennsylvania Society of Addiction Medicine (PSAM), along with the Pennsylvania Psychiatry Society (PaPS), sent a letter to the leadership of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in support of HB 1974. This legislation would create a new grant p  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Can drinking tap water reduce how many calories children drink? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Drinking beverages sweetened with sugar can lead to obesity, cardiovascular disease, cavities, diabetes and other health problems. More than 20 years of public health campaigns significantly reduced the consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages by U.S children, but that progress has plateaued in rec  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Recidivist Ohio Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison for Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in Death of Western Pennsylvania Resident A former resident of Youngstown, Ohio, was sentenced to 480 months in federal prison for distributing fentanyl resulting in death and conspiring to distribute large quantities of fentanyl  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Houlahan's NO Vote on the Continuing Resolution * Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) voted NO on the short-term continuing resolution brought forward by House Republican leadership, citing the majority's continued efforts to undermine health care, raise costs for working families, and weaken America's standing in the world. "Every American deserves access to affordable, q  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Stands in Solidarity with Starbucks Workers United as Pittsburgh-Area Baristas Strike on Red Cup Day * PITTSBURGH, PA - NOVEMBER 13, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued a statement in strong support of Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) as baristas across the Pittsburgh region and the country launched an open-ended strike on the company's annual Red Cup Day one of   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Statement on Vote Against Budget Fueling Republican Healthcare Crisis * WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 12, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) issued the following statement on her vote against the Republican continuing resolution that does nothing to stop healthcare costs from skyrocketing for 24 million Americans. "After enduring the pain of the longest government shutd  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Robotic welding system entrusted to Penn College * A longtime partner of Pennsylvania College of Technology is providing a new self-contained automated welding system to the institution. Miller Welding Automation, a business unit of Miller Electric Mfg. LLC, has entrusted a PerformArc 350S and related software to the welding program for three years. The fully automated system is c  more

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 14 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * New Jerseyans Say New York Drivers Are the Worst - But Rank Themselves Not Far Behind Pennsylvania and Florida motorists round out the top four, according to a Rutgers-Eagleton Poll * New Jerseyans eyeroll the driving abilities of New Yorkers, but consider themselves pretty bad too, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll. One-third of New Jersey voters say New York has the worst drivers (33%).   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Nov. 13, 2025: * * * Sharon Drug Dealer Convicted at Trial of Distributing Fentanyl Resulting in Serious Bodily Injury and Death This release was posted following the 43-day government shutdown during which the trial and verdict occurred. * After deliberating for approximately five hours, a federal jury on October 15, 2025, found Laven Davis guil  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Votes to End Democrats' Historically Cruel Government Shutdown * Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement after voting to reopen the federal government and end the Democrats' unnecessary and cruel government shutdown: "The historic nightmare of the Democrats' shutdown is now over. Democrats admitted to using the American people as political leverage. Thankfully, en  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * SRU announces historic gift naming the Haverlack College of Business The $5 million investment is the largest in SRU history and will empower student outcomes * Slippery Rock University today announced a transformative gift from Rhonda and Elliott '80 Haverlack, establishing the newly named Haverlack College of Business. This landmark $5 million investment represents the single largest gift t  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Structural issue believed to be the cause of Welch Building incident * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa The preliminary assessment of the incident that took place at the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building yesterday (Nov. 12) indicates that the damage is the result of a localized structural issue. No foul play is suspected. Engineers from the Office of Physical Plant as well as outside experts will co  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: Five top tips for skiing safely this winter * HERSHEY, Pa. You've been dreaming of this day throughout the scorching summer months it's time to strap on your skis, flip down your visor and hit the slopes. But if your only prep for ski season was shopping for new ski pants, you may be setting yourself up for a rough ride. A safe and enjoyable season involves physical co  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Two drugs that treat prostate cancer may also be effective against leukemia * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Two U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drugs for treating prostate cancer may also be effective against acute myeloid leukemia (AML), according to a new study by researchers at Penn State. AML, a cancer of blood and bone marrow, can affect people of all ages but is the most com  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Serendipitous find leads to lifesaving discoveries A Penn-led team has revealed a how hydralazine, one of the world's oldest blood pressure drugs and a mainstay treatment for preeclampsia, works at the molecular level. In doing so, they made a surprising discovery--it can also halt the growth of aggressive brain tumors. Key Takeaways * A common medication for preeclampsia, hydrala  more