PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * AFSC to deliver 13,000+ signatures to DHS demanding an end to detention and deportation spending * The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) along with partners from the Interfaith Immigration Coalition will deliver 13,000 signatures to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) office in Washington D.C. at 12 pm (ET) on January 20, 2026. This petiti  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Warns Pennsylvanians of Scammers Targeting Utility Customers Through Fake Websites, Advertisements, and Telephone Numbers * Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging Pennsylvanians to be cautious when contacting their utility providers as utility-related scams are on the rise.  Scammers use different tactics to obtain personal information, and posing as a utility provi  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 14 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies New Grassroots Leaders Also Elected * Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 107th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization's work in 2026. Key topics ranged from labor to animal health to risk management. For the fourth year, delegates were polled during the voting ses  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Healthcare+ Redefines Healthcare Dining with Farm to Chef Program Aramark Healthcare+ is creatively incorporating locally sourced ingredients through an innovative Farm to Chef initiative--a culinary retail dining program designed to deliver a restaurant-quality experience within Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hosp  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * At the 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show, Governor Shapiro, Secretary Redding Launch Another $10 Million Round of Agricultural Innovation Grants to Support Farmers and Ag Producers Building on historic investments in agriculture under the Shapiro Administration, the 2025-26 budget includes another $10 million for the nation's first Agricultural Innovation Grant Program -  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems receives $184 million full-rate production contract, expanding Amphibious Combat Vehicles program BAE Systems received a $184 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps for the production of 30 additional Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs), a portion of the previously awarded full-rate production (FRP) Lot 5/6 contract. This latest award, designated as FRP 6A, brings the total number of ACV-30s o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle, Budget Democrats Demand Answers from Vought on Rising Costs and Looming Health Care Losses Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, led Committee Democrats in sending a letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought demanding answers on the Trump Administration's handling of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Leads Fix to Close Pay Gap for Federal Correctional Officers * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced he, alongside Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10), introduced the Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would bring pay for federal correctional officers in line with other federal law enforcement agencies, str  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Burgos encouraged by Meta's power purchase agreement with Pa. nuclear power * HARRISBURG, Jan. 14 - State Rep. Danilo Burgos issued a statement regarding Meta's power purchase agreement with a Pennsylvania nuclear power plant and two Ohio plants to supply energy for their data centers: "Pennsylvania continues to lead the way in reliable nuclear energy. This agreement is a strategi  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Center for CO2 storage begins 2026 with interdisciplinary momentum * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Center for CO2 Storage Modeling, Analytics, and Risk Reduction Technologies (CO2-SMART) -a partnership with the University of Southern California (USC) focused on the development of practical strategies for underground carbon dioxide storage -has grown to involve faculty researchers across Penn   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Center for Socially Responsible AI awards seed funding to seven diverse projects * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence (CSRAI) has announced the results of its most recent seed-funding competition. The center awarded more than $152,000 to seven interdisciplinary research projects representing six colleges. Each proposal was evalua  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Co-Sponsors Legislation to Crack Down on Congressional Stock Trading * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, has signed on as an original co-sponsor to the Stop Insider Trading Act. This legislation, which was introduced on Monday, January 12th, prohibits members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent ch  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie, Chairman Jordan Applaud Judiciary Committee Passage of E-Verify Legislation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, Jan. 8th, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, saw his legislation to strengthen E-Verify requirements for federal contractors pass through the House Judiciary Committee. The Day 1, Dollar 1 E-Verify Act would req  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Perry Introduces the Divesting from Communist China's Military Act * Congressman Perry Introduces Divesting from Communist China's Military Act Washington, D.C. \- Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10) introduced his Divesting from Communist China's Military Act to tighten sanctions on Chinese military companies operating in the U.S. and undermining and threatening American prosperity  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Senators to Wright: Ban Chinese Nationals from American Laboratories * Contact: Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 13, 2026 Washington, D.C. -Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senate Energy and National Resources Committee Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah), along with Senators John Barrasso (R-Wyoming), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), James Lankfo  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * ctDNA Levels After Neoadjuvant Therapy May Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence Better Than Pathologic Complete Response * ctDNA status after neoadjuvant therapy may also inform adjuvant therapy PHILADELPHIA - The presence of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) in patients with human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-positive breast cancer after the  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Deaf, hard-of-hearing children's adversity influences adult health, study finds * MEDIA, Pa. -Children who are deaf or hard of hearing may experience higher rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than their hearing peers, and these experiences pose long-lasting effects to adult mental and physical health, according to a research team led by Danielle "Danni" Guth, who started the pr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Ways And Means Committee Members Seek Clarity From IRS On "Bags Of Cash" Tax Treatment Under Republican Tax Law * U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Judy Chu (D-CA), and Brad Schneider (D-IL), all of whom serve on the House Committee on Ways and Means, yesterday wrote to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requesting clarity on IRS guidance for  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Denounces Trump Administration's Cruel Efforts To Shut Down Legal Immigration * January 14, 2026 "What they have done, instead, is to effectively halt legal immigration from a long list of countries, all of which have majority non-white populations. This was their real intention all along," Durbin said in his speech on the Senate floor WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick D  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Economics professor Ran Shorrer receives Market Design Impact Award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Ran Shorrer, associate professor of economics at Penn State, recently received the inaugural Market Design Impact Award from Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences Auctions and Market Design. The award, which Shorrer shared with longtime collaborators Avinatan Hassidim of Bar   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Hosts Public Meeting on Superfund Site Cleanup in Palmerton * PALMERTON, Pa. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region held a public meeting on Tuesday evening to update the Palmerton community on the ongoing cleanup efforts at the Palmerton Zinc Pile Superfund site and the local public water system. The meeting took place at the Aquashicola Volunteer Fire Co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule to update and clarify requirements for water quality certification under Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. Section 401 grants states and authorized tribes the power to review federal licenses and permits to ensure they comply with water quality requirements. This authority applies to any activity that may result in a discharge into waters of the United States. The EPA intends for this proposal to incre  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule to amend existing jet routes and establish satellite-based navigation paths to ensure the continued flow of air traffic through the Great Lakes region. These changes are necessary due to the decommissioning of the Chardon, Ohio, very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) station. The Chardon VOR is being removed as part of the VOR Minimum Operational Network program, an   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Modernize How America Protects Seniors and Americans with Disabilities in Disasters * Washington, DC -Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), joined by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Adam Schiff (D-CA), introduced the Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion (REAADI) for   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Florida-Based Veterinary Supply Company Pleads Guilty to Illegal Distribution of Xylazine; Sentenced to Forfeiture of More Than $748,000 United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that All Veterinary Supply, Inc. (AVS) of Doral, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of introduction and delivery of misbranded drugs into int  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Fritz Bill to Increase Locally Produced Agriculture for Schools Heads to Senate for Consideration * SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY - A bi-partisan bill that would increase the quantity and variety of local food products for schools has passed the House and is now in the Senate, according to the bills' co-sponsor, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne). "Schools in Pennsylvania serve more than 16  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corporation's Expansion in Newport News * $11.5 million capital investment will create 154 new jobs and support Virginia's forestry industry RICHMOND, VA -Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Annandale Millwork and Allied Systems Corporation and Frogale Lumber Supply, a family-owned manufacturer of structur  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark and Buffalo Sabres team up to celebrate Buffalo Public School counselors at Mental Health Awareness Game * * Recognition Kicked Off with Special Surprise by Highmark President Jessica Cox and Sabres Legend Marty Biron Buffalo, NY (January 14, 2026) - Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and the Buffalo Sabres are teaming up to spotlight mental h  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Remarks at Rules Committee Hearing in Support of Amendment Regarding the FBI Headquarters * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered remarks at a U.S. House Committee on Rules hearing in support of an amendment to the FY 2026 FSGG Appropriations bill that would en  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly touts "STEEL Act" during Congressional Steel Caucus hearing with industry leaders * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during the annual "State of Steel" hearing hosted by the Congressional Steel Caucus, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) called on Congress to strengthen and enhance international trade laws to protect American steel producers and American jobs. Kelly highlighted the Strengthening Trade E  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS ARE SUFFERING UNDER THE OPPRESSIVE NATURE OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN ECONOMY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that nearly a year since Donald Trump took office, prices are higher than ever and House Democrats will continue fighting to lower costs and make life better for ever  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "EVERYDAY AMERICANS ARE SUFFERING UNDER THE OPPRESSIVE NATURE OF THE TRUMP-REPUBLICAN ECONOMY" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries held a press conference, where he emphasized that nearly a year since Donald Trump took office, prices are higher than ever and House Democrats will continue fighting to lower costs and make life better for everyday Americans. LEADER J  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement approved an amendment to the Pennsylvania regulatory program on February 17, 2026. This decision follows a review of changes made to the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act through the enactment of Act 32. The amendment clarifies how potential pollution is defined during the permit application process for underground bituminous coal mining. Specifically, the l  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Extension AI tool, Tilva, expands access to research-based guidance * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Late on a Friday evening, after a long day in the field, a farmer notices unfamiliar spots on a corn leaf and wonders whether it's worth following up. Instead of making a note to look it up later -or forgetting altogether -the farmer snaps a photo on his phone, uploads it into Tilva and   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Christopher Ali shares the critical impact of the nation's digital divide in ADI-Manglona Lab event It marked the inaugural event in the Anuncia Donecia Songsong Manglona Lab Forum (ML Forum) series * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.--The United States is perceived as a connected country, but in actuality, the nation displays a deep digital divide. Between 24 and 42 million American  more

MONACA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State western campuses open new degree programs to meet workforce demand Beaver, Behrend and Greater Allegheny campuses expand academic offerings in health care, engineering and technical fields * Penn State Beaver, Penn State Behrend and Penn State Greater Allegheny have opened additional degree programs designed to meet growing workforce needs in health care, engineering and   more

MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State western campuses open new degree programs to meet workforce demand Beaver, Behrend and Greater Allegheny campuses expand academic offerings in health care, engineering and technical fields * Penn State Beaver, Penn State Behrend and Penn State Greater Allegheny have opened additional degree programs designed to meet growing workforce needs in health care, e  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State western campuses open new degree programs to meet workforce demand * Penn State Beaver, Penn State Behrend and Penn State Greater Allegheny have opened additional degree programs designed to meet growing workforce needs in healthcare, engineering and technical industries across Pennsylvania. Those interested may connect with campus representatives at the Franco Harris Pittsburg  more

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Deaf, hard-of-hearing children's adversity influences adult health, study finds Brandywine undergraduate led study on trauma, resiliency in deaf and hard-of-hearing children By Christina Billie Children who are deaf or hard of hearing may experience higher rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) than their hearing peers, and these experiences pose long-lasting   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following news: * * * Bringing artificial intelligence to the front lines of health care A practicing physician at Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, Khalid Nawab has long been fascinated by the intersection of health care and technology. After years of self-study and online courses, he decided he wanted to get a formal education in artificial intelligence. "M  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Pitt Neurologists Use AI to Close Diagnostic Gaps in Seizure Care Clinician-scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that significantly improves diagnostic accuracy for functional seizures--a condition often misdiagnosed as epilepsy. The findings, published today in Epilepsia, demonstrate how AI can s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins Rep. Robin Kelly, Colleagues in Introducing Articles of Impeachment Against DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, D.C.- JANUARY 14, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) and 69 of their colleagues in formally introducing articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. "Right now, t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Summer Lee, Chris Deluzio Celebrate Full Reinstatement of Workers at National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health * WASHINGTON, D.C. - JANUARY 14, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) welcomed the news that all workers at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be able to return to work, including hund  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The Abolitionist Law Center issued the following news: * * * Robert Saleem Holbrook: Is the US facing a civil war? ALC executive director Saleem Holbrook delivered the following remarks at Junge Welt's 31st Rosa Luxemburg Conference in Berlin, Germany, on January 10, 2026, on the topic of "Is the United States facing civil war?" * Is Civil War imminent? Well, that implies that the first American civil war, fought over slavery, has ended. The truth is, si  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Scott Perry Leaves His Constituents Out in the Cold * Vulnerable GOP Congressman Scott Perry is literally leaving Pennsylvanians out in the cold. In a scathing letter to the editor, a Dauphin County voter blasts Perry for claiming on his website that he is accessible to constituents, but then locking out a group of seniors from his district office - and even threatening them with  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Slush Funds and Money Trees * By Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) As a new year dawns over the legislature in Harrisburg and the governor's budget address looms large on the horizon, many Pennsylvanians are already wondering what kind of wild fiscal ride we will be taken on this year. Back in February of 2025, it was clear from the outset that Governor Shapiro's  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Introduces Debt Solution and Accountability Act * WASHINGTON - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, recently introduced H.R. 6895, the Debt Solution and Accountability Act, with Rep. Tom Suozzi (NY-03), to establish new transparency and reporting requirements for the Department of the Treasury whenever the federal government approaches the statutory deb  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 (TNSrpt) -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Software Engineering Institute Researchers Rethink Cybersecurity for Modern Defense * For decades, the digital networks protecting our nation operated like a walled fortress: Once inside, you were trusted. However, in an era of sophisticated hackers, that perimeter is no longer assured. The real-time systems found in defensive hardware cannot simply adopt modern cybersecurity practices  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Steele to host Jan. 21 town hall on cell phones in schools * H.B. 1814 would restrict cell phone use in PA schools HARRISBURG, Jan. 14 - State Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, will host a town hall on cell phone use in schools from 6 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at Cooper-Siegel Community Library, 403 Fox Chapel Road, Pittsburgh. Steele has introduced H.B. 1814, bipartisan leg  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * Study Finds Radiation Therapy Administered Before Surgery Rarely Shrinks Retroperitoneal Sarcoma Tumors * * Only one retroperitoneal sarcoma (RPS) patient out of 22 achieved meaningful tumor shrinkage with pre-surgical radiation, while over 75% of the sample saw no significant change and 18% experienced tumor growth. * The  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The Diamond Era? Private Credit's Outlook for 2026, Alternative Credit Investor * Partner Paul Denham commented in an Alternative Credit Investor 2026 Outlook feature on the momentum building across private credit markets. "Investors are showing strong interest in private credit due to attractive yield premiums and diversification," Paul said. "There remains a   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Universal school meals: Most direct path to stronger schools * Federal cuts will increase student hunger and classroom disruptions ENOLA, Jan. 14 - Recent federal action has triggered the largest reduction to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in history, placing thousands of Pennsylvania families at increased risk of hunger. Children who have already learned to go with  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Bridging urban studies and psychology to tackle housing instability Building on his working helping psychology professor Sara Jaffee evaluate PHLHousing+, Philadelphia's monthly cash assistance pilot program, fourth-year Stefan Hatch has focused on housing instability in two senior research projects for his majors, urban studies and psychology. * Working in Philadelphia Landlord Tenant Co  more

TUCKER, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- The USPOULTRY Foundation issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY Foundation Sponsors National FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology Career Development Event Students to 2026 IPPE The top 10 teams from the National FFA Poultry Evaluation and Food Science and Technology Career Development Events (CDEs) have been invited to attend the International Poultry Expo, which is part of the 2026 International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE). Th  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 14 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY: Catholic University of America reverses Reddit ban on campus Wi-Fi * Less than 24 hours after a student senate resolution asking the university to unban Reddit on campus Wi-Fi, the Catholic University of America has reversed course, restoring access to the forum-based website for all students and faculty on campus. The university's IT department block  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: * * * Boonshoft to Co-Edit History Journal The Society for Historians of the Early American Republic (SHEAR), an association of scholars dedicated to exploring the events and the meaning of United States history between 1776 and 1861, recently named Lt. Col. Mark Boonshoft, associate professor in the Department of History and holder of the Conrad M. Hall '65 Chair in American Constitutional History  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 14 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Four life-saving interactions, one dog, and a gift to advance cancer research By Kevin Myatt The meeting started with gratitude for a dog named Casey. It ended with a gift that will help support cancer treatment for animals and humans alike. On a November morning at Virginia Tech's Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, Ken and Lisa Laughon arrived, but not as typical donors. Their cairn terrier had survived   more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Extends 193 PUR-SI Series of Snap-in Power Aluminum Capacitors With Voltage Ratings of 550 V and 600 V Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company has extended its 193 PUR-SI series of miniature snap-in power aluminum electrolytic capacitors with new voltage ratings of 550 V and 600 V. The Vishay BCcomponents devices deliv  more

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Wabtec Expands Locomotive Services Capabilities in India * * Operations begin at Siliguri Maintenance Shed in West Bengal * New facility to support 250 Indian Railways' locomotives SILIGURI, West Bengal, January 15, 2026 -Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) and Indian Railways celebrated the   more