PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * $25M trial uses phones to gamify steps, fight heart disease * The largest-ever study testing the effectiveness of an evidence-based approach to increasing physical activity using smartphone fitness trackers gamification to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease will launch at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and Ascension, on  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * 2025 sets new record for attempts to silence student speech, FIRE research finds * PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 16, 2025 The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression reports a record number of campus incidents involving attempts to investigate, censor, or otherwise punish students for protected expression in 2025. FIRE has documented 273 efforts so far this year   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Welcomes VP Vance to Pennsylvania for Affordability Speech * ALBURTIS, PA - Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) welcomed Vice President J.D. Vance to the Lehigh Valley on Tuesday, praising the Trump administration's focus on affordability and urged quick action on infrastructure permitting reform.  The Vice President's visit comes as AFP is urging lea  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Destinations Strengthens Community Partnerships Across National Parks Through Volunteerism, Food Donations, and Community Engagement Aramark team members from Mesa Verde National Park construct new garden beds at the Good Sam's Food Pantry in Cortez, CO. * Aramark Destinations is celebrating a year of impactful  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Bird researchers use virtual reality to bring fieldwork experience to classroom * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A flutter of blue and yellow darts through a field in late May. Trees, shrubs and summer flowers fill the landscape. A blue-winged warbler is just within reach, with one swift motion it can be gently grasped, banded and studied to understand the health and evolution of one of North Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on New CBO Estimate Confirming Republicans' Health Care Scheme Means Higher Costs and Less Coverage Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirmed that Republicans  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on November 2025 Jobs Report Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 105,000 jobs in October and increased by 64,000 jobs in November, wh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Scott Perry Co-Sponsors the Data Rights for Information and Vehicle Electronics in Real-time Act * Congressman Scott Perry Co-Sponsors the Data Rights for Information and Vehicle Electronics in Real-time Act WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) and Congressman Randy Weber (TX-29) co-sponsored Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger's (TN-01) Data Rights for Information and  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Convening showcases Penn State's leadership in critical minerals * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. With federal agencies rolling out nearly $1 billion for critical minerals and materials (CMM) development, a convening last week at Penn State University Park brought together about 100 scholars, industry representatives and government experts with a central goal: cooperation. Drawing on the Universi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Rulli Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect SSI Benefits for Disaster Victims * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Mike Rulli (OH06) introduced the Protecting Supplemental Security Income for Disaster Victims Act, legislation to ensure that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients do not lose or have their benefits reduced when they receive settlement   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through its Federal Railroad Administration, is offering a federal grant to advance safety measures at the Main Street-CSX rail line at-grade crossing in Darby Township, Pennsylvania. The funding opportunity is titled FY22 CRISI-Darby Township PA Main Street Crossing, with an award ceiling of $1 million and an estimated total funding of $1 million for one anticipated award. The grant aims to implement a series of crucial upgrades to   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * For certain life-essential proteins in E. coli, repair is more likely * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Proteins need to fold into specific shapes to perform their functions in cells, but they occasionally misfold, which can prevent them from properly functioning and even lead to disease. A new study by researchers at Penn State found that, in E. coli, proteins containing a widespread structural 3D   more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Dec. 15, 2025: * * * Harrisburg Man Convicted of Trafficking Fentanyl and Being A Felon In Possession Of A Firearm HARRISBURG - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Shawkon Sharif Jamison, age 30, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, was convicted following a four day jury trial of conspiracy to distribute  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- La Roche University issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Historic Gift Strengthens a Shared Mission and Positions La Roche University for Thoughtful, Long-Term Growth La Roche University today announced that the Sisters of Divine Providence (CDP) have gifted the Providence Heights Motherhouse and approximately 15 acres of adjoining property to the University. This gift represents the second-largest single donation in La Roche's history  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Journey Bank supports Community Arts Center's educational programs * The Penn College Community Arts Center recently received a contribution from Journey Bank through Pennsylvania's Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. The donation will directly support the center's educational initiatives, helping to expand access to arts programming for students throughout the region. "Jo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly honors Butler native, 2025 College Football Hall of Fame inductee Terry Hanratty on U.S. House floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) recognized Butler, Pa. native and former University of Notre Dame Quarterback Terry Hanratty during a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives. Mr. Hanratty was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame during a cere  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Votes in Favor of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (PA-16), an original co-sponsor of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, applauded the House of Representatives' overwhelming passage of the bipartisan legislation this week. The bill restores flexibility for schools to offer whole and 2% milk options, ensuring children h  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Mackenzie, Vice President Vance Highlight Economic Progress for Working Families in the Lehigh Valley * Alburtis, PA Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, joined Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer today at Uline in Alburtis to highlight economic progress delivered by Congress and the Trump-Vance Administration for w  more

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * MU, Ship Announce Partnership, Expanded Opportunities for Public Sector Managers CPM completers may earn up to nine graduate credits in Ship's Master of Public Administration program. By Megan Silverstrom 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 Administ  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Opposing forces in cells could hold clues to treating disease * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A newly revealed molecular tug-of-war may have implications for better understanding how a multitude of diseases and disorders including cancers, neurodegenerative diseases and immune disorders originate, as well as how to potentially treat them, according to researchers at Penn State. The team made the f  more

READING, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Faculty team's new resources for U.S. privacy education aim to protect consumers Libraries Stand for Privacy initiative seeks feedback on educator resources for library-based privacy literacy programming * In our world of exploding technological complexity, protecting privacy online -- our own and others' -- is more challenging than ever. Failure to do so may come with a hefty legal  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Experts gather for international empathy and global citizenship summit Forty representatives, including five Penn Staters and the Duke of Edinburgh, participated in event to help create engaged global citizens and enable more peaceful, inclusive societies By Sara Usnick Earlier this month, empathy experts, youth representatives, youth-serving organizations and policy  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Podcast discusses prison education through Restorative Justice Initiative A new episode of "Education Matters," a podcast produced by the Penn State College of Education, highlights the work of Penn State's Restorative Justice Initiative (RJI) and examines how access to college coursework can impact incarcerated individuals, their families and society. In the episode,  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 16 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Rafiqe Hilliard blends art, technology, and football at PennWest * Rafiqe Hilliard walked across the stage Saturday, Dec. 13, graduating from PennWest California with dual degrees in studio arts and digital media technology. A native of Chester, Pennsylvania, Hilliard balanced the demands of academics and creativity while competing as a member of the California Vulcans football team. Football initially helped sh  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Scanlon's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Retributive Attacks on Civil Society Today, Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on Republicans' attempt to silence civil society org  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee, Sen. Warren, Lawmakers Push FCC, DOJ to Potentially Block Nexstar Acquisition of Tegna, Creating Media Giant Reaching 80% of US TV Households * WASHINGTON, DC - December 16, 2025 Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), along with Representatives Doris Matsui (CA-07), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, and Maxwell Frost (FL-10), and U.S.  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 17 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * New RWJF grant will create a blueprint for using public health law to address racial discrimination A new grant awarded to the Center for Public Health Law Research (CPHLR) at Temple University Beasley School of Law by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) seeks to provide guidance for using public health law to address racial discrimination. Increasingly, anti-racism and structural racism work add  more