WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Breaks Party Line to Defend Union Rights * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 2550, the Protect America's Workforce Act, which will nullify a March executive order and restore collective bargaining rights for federal employees. H.R. 2550 passed the House by a vote of 231-195, after Rep. Bresnahan helped secure floor considerat  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Comcast and Amazon Launch Amazon Luna Cloud Gaming on Xfinity's Entertainment Devices Key Takeaways * Luna on Xfinity Enables Seamless Gaming Right From the TV, No Downloads or Consoles Required * Xfinity WiFi Offers Gamers the Fastest Speeds and Lowest Lag for the Ultimate Cloud Gaming Experience * Comcast and Amazon today announced the launch of Amazon Lu  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Statement on House Passage of the FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Navy veteran and House Armed Services Committee member Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) voted against the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). He previously voted for the bill when it passed out of the House Armed Services committee. "I voted NO tonight because the D.C. swampy machine did th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Signs Discharge Petitions on Bipartisan Healthcare Packages * Washington D.C. - Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-7), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, has joined colleagues in signing discharge petitions on the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act (link is external) and the CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act. These are the two leading bipart  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean and Senator Gillibrand Reintroduce Bill to Empower Victims of Significant PFAS Exposure to Sue Manufacturers * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) alongside Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-12) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), reintroduced the PFAS Accountability Act to create   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Eight Individuals Charged with Cocaine and Fentanyl Trafficking Three of defendants also facing firearm charges * Eight individuals from Pennsylvania, Florida, Ohio, California, and Massachusetts have been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearm laws, First Assistan  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Votes No on PERMIT Act, Sounds Alarm on Chesapeake Bay Harms * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, voted against H.R. 3893, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. She also spoke on the House floor in opposition to the legislation's specific provisions that undermine   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Selects Two Local Governments from Pennsylvania to receive $6 million in Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Funding Grants * PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region announced that it has selected two local governments to receive Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grants totaling $6,664,287. These selections are part of an agency-wid  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick-Golden Bipartisan Bill to Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights Clears Key House Hurdle, Teeing Up Final Votes Tomorrow * House approves Motion to Discharge after months of broad coalition-building WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance the Protect America's Workforce Act (PAWA), bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (  more

MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Greater Allegheny celebrates student research at research, creativity conference Conference highlights award recipients across multiple categories * Penn State Greater Allegheny has announced the award recipients from its fall Research and Creativity Conference, an annual event that highlights student-led research and creative achievements. Held each semester, and sup  more

MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Greater Allegheny students research AI, VR to enhance communication skills Jenna Moranelli, Victor Sandoval and Christopher Fullard explore tools that deliver personalized practice and real-time feedback * What if the easiest place to practice your communication skills wasn't a classroom, but a virtual space complete with custom questions, real-time feedback, and a sa  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark Inc. and Blue KC announce affiliation agreement * Blue KC selects Highmark to enhance member value and community health, strengthen provider partnerships and drive long-term growth Kansas City, Mo. (December 11, 2025) Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), the leading local not-for-profit health insurer in the Kansas City regio  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Alumna and Retiree Continues Support With Impact 150 Gift; Impact 150 Comprehensive Campaign at 65% of Goal Ruth Riesenman, of Indiana, a 1964 alumna of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, retired IUP administrator, long-time IUP supporter and volunteer, and community leader, has gifted $25,000 to support IUP's Impact 150 comprehensive campaign. The Impact 150 comprehensive fundraising campa  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Council of Trustees Approve Consolidation of Fees, Dining Fee Changes Today, the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees approved a new dining plan option and recommended changes in fees, including a consolidation of fees that will result in a reduction of cost for students. The recommendations were presented to the Council of Trustees by IUP President Michael Driscoll. E  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Council of Trustees Approve Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine Program, Authorize Sending Program to State System Board of Governors Today, Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Council of Trustees approved the Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine program, which would be offered through IUP's proposed college of osteopathic medicine. IUP's proposed college of osteopathic medicine has "candida  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser's ACCESS Act Included in INVEST Act; House Passes Landmark Package to Expand Access to Public and Private Markets for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act (H.R.3383), a comprehensive package of more than 20 bipartisan financial-services bills, including   more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: * * * Millersville University and Shippensburg University announce new partnership, expanded opportunities for public sector managers By Megan Silverstrim Millersville University (MU) and Shippensburg University (Ship) have entered an exciting new partnership that will expand pathways for students interested in pursuing a Master of Public Administration. Students who have completed MU's Pennsylvania Ce  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Partner Rob Schwartz Testifies Before Full US House Committee on Agriculture for CFTC Reauthorization * NEW YORK, December 11, 2025: Morgan Lewis partner and former general counsel at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Rob Schwartz, appeared before the full US House Committee on Agriculture to provide testimony in support of CFTC reauth  more

NEWARK, New Jersey, Dec. 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * NJIT 'Highlander Gateway Scholarship' Offsets Out-of-State Tuition for Top Students from NY and PA By Deric Raymond New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has announced the launch of the Highlander Gateway Scholarship, a significant new scholarship program designed to expand educational access for talented first-time, full-time undergraduate students from New York and Pennsylvania. Begi  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Penn College connects with Taiwanese universities * Pennsylvania College of Technology has established ties with several universities throughout Taiwan, the result of a recent trip by two officials to the island nation. Patrick Marty, chief government and international relations officer, and Anthony J. Pace, vice president for enrollment & academic operations, spent six days in Ta  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State is implementing new measures in support of students at the Commonwealth Campuses scheduled to close after the spring 2027 semester, including waiving both the tuition surcharge for course loads above 19 credits and the student-initiated fee. "These waivers reflect our commitment to sup  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre issued the following news: * * * Penn State announces waivers to support students at closing campuses Starfish survey and updated Road Map resources designed to help students plan * Penn State is implementing new measures in support of students at the Commonwealth Campuses scheduled to close after the spring 2027 semester, including waiving both the tuition surcharge for course loads above 19 credits and the s  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State partners on $10.5M Gates Grand Challenge for antibodies manufacturing * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A research team that includes Andrew Zydney, Bayard D. Kunkle Chair and professor of chemical engineering at Penn State, and is led by the University of Delaware's Kelvin Lee has received a three-year, $10.5 million funding award through the Gates Grand Challenges Program aimed at signi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Preoperative Radiation May Improve Antitumor Immune Response in Most Common Form of Breast Cancer * SAN ANTONIO - Preoperative radiation improved T-cell infiltration (TCI) in patients with hormone receptor (HR)-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer when administered in combination with pembrolizumab (Keytruda) and chemotherapy and led to improved tr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Deluzio on H.Res. 939 * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) put out the following comment after his "No" vote on the Motion to Table H.Res. 939, an Impeachment Resolution of President Trump. "Impeachment is one of Congress' most solemn responsibilities, and I take it very seriously. "I join so many patriots who have deep concerns with the da  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 (TNSjou) -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release: * * * Study of IBX data: Using NeuroFlow's digital platform speeds up access to behavioral health care, improves outcomes, and reduces costs Results are published in the December 2025 issue of the American Journal of Managed Care * A new study based on Independence Blue Cross (IBX) claims data finds that connecting patients to behavioral heal  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Dec. 10, 2025: * * * Thirteen Defendants From Across the U.S. Indicted in Cocaine Trafficking Ring A federal grand jury in Pittsburgh has indicted 13 individuals from Pennsylvania, California, New York, Florida, and New Mexico on charges of violating federal drug and firearm laws, First Assistant United States Attorney Troy Rivetti announced today.  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, LaMalfa Praise Passage of Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statement on the advancement of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025: "To  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TLC'S NEW SERIES 'SUDDENLY AMISH' TAKES SIX INDIVIDUALS ON A DRAMATIC AND LIFE-CHANGING JOURNEY INTO AMISH CULTURE * - New Series Premieres Tuesday, January 13 at 10PM ET/PT - Watch The Trailer HERE & Check Out Photos HERE (Los Angeles, CA) - TLC's all-new series SUDDENLY AMISH follows six non-Amish individuals on a rare journey as they leave behin  more