HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Associations in 26 Counties * HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 49 volunteer firefighters' relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Cambria, Carbon, Chester, Clarion, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, F  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Causer Announces Grants for WWII Museum, Historical Societies * HARRISBURG - Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today announced $24,200 in state grants have been awarded to three area organizations by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The Cameron County Historical Society and McKean County Historical Society each were awarded $9,000, while the Eldred Wo  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

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

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

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

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces New Main Street Designation in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Highlights Continued Investments in Downtowns and Main Streets Across the Commonwealth This new multi-county Main Street designation for the City Ave District, which runs through Philadelphia and Bala Cynwyd, provides up to $225,000 in supportive grant   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $530,000 to Protect Pennsylvania's Native Biodiversity in Projects Across the Commonwealth The Wild Resource Conservation Program supported 15 projects dedicated to protecting Pennsylvania's native biodiversity. Pennsylvanians can support the program through the Eastern hellbender license plate. * The Shapiro  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Boosts Funding for Pennsylvania's Public Libraries, Promoting Literacy, Education, and Lifelong Learning for All Pennsylvanians More than half of Pennsylvanians are regular users of library services, according to a new Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) report. The 2025-26 budget includes a $5 million increase for public libraries and   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

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Shaffer Aims to Turn Volume Down on Digital Disruption in Streaming Ads * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) announced he is introducing legislation that would prohibit video streaming services from playing commercial advertisements at a volume louder than the video content they accompany. Shaffer's legislation will mirror federal requirements in the Commercial Advertisement  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

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