BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * "Broken" by Social Work's Lisa Young Larance Named the 2026 Best Scholarly Book * Assistant Professor of Social Work and Social Research Lisa Young Larance 's book Broken: Women's Stories of Intimate and Institutional Harm and Repair has received the 2026 Best Scholarly Book Award from The Society for Social and Work Research (SSWR). The award was established to recognize original contributions to social  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Jan. 29 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * 200+ Michiganders shaped U-M-led state maritime strategy Participants across the state helped University of Michigan researchers create a state-wide roadmap to strengthen a central part of Michigan life * After talking with lake freighter engineers and shipping company CEOs, boating clubs and ferry captains, frying oil upcyclers and soybean farmers growing crops for biofuels, and many others, Thomas   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A 24/7 virtual care service means freedom from on-call hours * It's something we've all been through: that fever that spikes in the middle of the night, that cough that just keeps getting worse during the holidays, or that prescription that needs refilling over the weekend. These are common occurrences that primary care providers have always had a system to han  more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * AccuWeather 2026 U.S. Spring Forecast: Slow Transition to Spring Warmth, Elevated Risk of Floods and Fires * Higher heating bills are likely this spring as lower-than-historical-average temperatures linger in parts of the Northeast and Upper Midwest * Slower transition to springlike weather is forecast across parts of 16 states in the Northeast,  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Stroke prevention and treatment during and after pregnancy are key to women's health * Statement Highlights: * A new scientific statement from the American Heart Association and endorsed by the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists details risk factors for pregnancy-related stroke and offers suggestions for stroke prevention, rapid diagnosis, timely treatme  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Annual Substance Use and Addiction Conference to be held on May 4 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Social Science Research Institute 's Consortium on Substance Use and Addiction (CSUA) will host its seventh annual conference, to be held in-person and via Zoom on Monday, May 4, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Barron Innovation Hub at the University Park campus. The all-day event is free, but all  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Welcomes Student Leaders for the Fifth Annual Council of Student Advisors Summit Aramark Collegiate Hospitality welcomed student leaders from across the country to its global headquarters for the fifth Annual Council of Student Advisors (CSA) Summit earlier this month. The three-day event br  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * At a Union Hall in Bethlehem, Residents Sound Off On Ryan Mackenzie Over Deep Cuts & Affordability Crisis * Mackenzie " cast an essential vote " for Republicans' so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' which gutted health care and food assistance Lehigh Valley residents continue to call out Congressman Ryan Mackenzie for voting to make deep cuts to health care and food assistance. Lehi  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 28 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Two Convictions and an Arrest Made by His Medicaid Fraud Control Unit * Griffin: 'My office remains unwavering in our mission to protect the vulnerable and hold bad actors accountable for Medicaid fraud' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing an arrest and two convictions made recently by his off  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: JUDGE RULES USDOT ILLEGALLY WITHHELD FUNDS FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a federal judge issued a final ruling that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) illegally withheld around $1 billion in funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program from Illinois, as  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 21 Counties * HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 53 municipal and police pension plans in Adams, Allegheny, Berks, Butler, Cambria, Chester, Clearfield, Columbia, Cumberland, Delaware, Elk, Fayette, Greene, Lawrence, Lebanon, Montgomery, Somerset, Susq  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Biomarker panel may improve pancreatic cancer detection * A biomarker blood panel that incorporates four different proteins-ANPEP, PIGR, CA19-9, and THBS2-enhanced the detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) compared to measuring CA19-9 levels alone, according to a study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of P  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Book Tour or Governing? Latino Group Calls Out Gov. Shapiro * Harrisburg, PA - The LIBRE Initiative, a Latino Pennsylvania advocacy group, issued a statement following reports that PA Governor Shapiro is in New York City promoting his book while Keystone State Latinos are hurting under his punitive energy policies, stifling local economic growth. Jennie Dallas, LIBRE strategic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on January 2026 Fed Interest Rate Decision Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced it would be maintaining the current interest rate target range: "Hardworking fam  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Visits West End Fire Company to Present Over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Firefighting Vehicles * BRODHEADSVILLE, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined leadership of the West End Fire Company and local officials for a press conference announcing a $1,170,000 federal investment he secured for the company. The funding will go towards the acquisition of a  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Bryn Mawr Joins Amicus Brief Supporting International Students * Bryn Mawr has joined a number of public and private colleges and universities across the country in signing an amicus curiae or friend of the court brief in a suit brought by Harvard University on behalf of international students and scholars. Harvard is suing in the First Circuit Court of Appeals to uphold a judge's preliminary injunction   more

DELAWARE, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * Business Success * Ohio Wesleyan University (OWU) is proud to support local entrepreneurs and to celebrate the strength of Ohio's entrepreneurial ecosystem. On October 25, 2025, OWU hosted the second annual U.S. Entrepreneurship Competition as part of the first Kickstart Ohio conference, bringing together founders from across the region to pitch their ventures to experienced judges and business leade  more

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Delaware Valley University posted the following news: * * * Delaware Valley University Announces Participation in Project with the Lexicon of Food and Produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions * Delaware Valley University is excited to announce its participation in Unearthing the Future, a new branded content series presented by The Lexicon of Food and produced by BBC StoryWorks for series participants. The series meets farmers being supported to   more

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * DeSales Among 2026 U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Programs DeSales University's online programs are once again proving to be among the best nationwide. The University has secured five spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report's Best Online Programs rankings. The online Master of Science in Nursing program tied for rank number 48 in the Best Online Master's in Nursing Programs. DeSales saw ad  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Electric eel biology inspires powerful gel battery * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Power sources used in devices found in or around biological tissue must be flexible and non-toxic, while still powerful enough to support demanding technologies such as medical devices or soft robotics. To achieve this balance, researchers at Penn State are taking inspiration from a "shocking" place: electric eels.  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Jan. 28 [Category: Science] -- The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory posted the following news release: * * * Geesaman Appointed Precision Strike Mission Area Executive at Johns Hopkins APL * Brian Geesaman has been named mission area executive for Precision Strike at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, Maryland. In this role, Geesaman leads a diverse portfolio of programs and initiatives focused on integrated strike warfare cap  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Getting Permitting Done: DEP Achieved Historic Success in Permitting in 2025, Eliminates Longstanding Backlog DEP launched new SPEED program and will soon add more permit types to SPEED availability, permit backlog stands at zero. New Bureau of Permitting Coordination will continue to build on permit efficiency successes. * The Pennsylvania Departme  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Energy] -- The American Energy Alliance posted the following news release: * * * Gov. Spanberger Moves to Increase Electricity Prices With Plans to Rejoin RGGI * Last week, Governor Abigail Spanberger (D-VA), who ran a campaign based on affordability, including lower energy bills, announced that Virginia would be rejoining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), and thus imposing a new tax on residents. The RGGI is a regional cap-and-trade program in the  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Orders Flags Lowered to Honor Former Delegate John Overington * Charleston, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey has ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff in honor of former Delegate John Overington, the longest-serving member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. "John Overington was a conservative warrior, a gentleman, and a friend to all who knew him," Gov  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Stands for Pregnant Students' Rights * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today voted to advance the Pregnant Students' Rights Act on the floor of the U.S. Senate. This legislation, of which Graham is a co-sponsor, would require colleges and universities receiving federal funds to inform their campuses of the rights and resources available to pregnant student  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Grove Tenders His Resignation, to Leave Office Jan. 31 * DOVER - Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) announced he will resign from office effective Jan. 31 after 17 years serving the people of the 196th Legislative District. He issued the following statement: "Serving as the state representative for the community I grew up in has been the honor of a lifetime. This district shaped who I am, and t  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Haddock bill to protect food processing workers OK'd by Labor Committee * HARRISBURG, Jan. 28 - The PA state House Labor and Industry Committee today approved legislation, authored by Rep. Jim Haddock, that would better protect workers in the dangerous meat packing and food processing industries. "Meat packing and food processing are among the most dangerous professions in the cou  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Investigational Blood Biomarker Panel May Improve Detection of Pancreatic Cancer * PHILADELPHIA - A four-biomarker blood panel of aminopeptidase N (ANPEP), polymeric immunoglobulin receptor (PIGR), CA19-9, and thrombospondin-2 (THBS2) enhanced the detection of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) compared to measuring CA19-9 levels alone, accordi  more

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * JCDRP Family Foundation grant expands access and adaptive athletics at PennWest Edinboro * PennWest Edinboro has received a $50,000 grant from the JCDRP Family Foundation, administered by Glenmede Trust Co., to support accessibility services and adaptive athletics for students with disabilities. The grant, facilitated by the Edinboro University Foundation, marks the eighth consecutive year of JCDRP support for pro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE WILL COMMENCE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST KRISTI NOEM IN THE ABSENCE OF HER BEING FIRED" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN News Central, where he made clear that Democrats are fighting back to protect the American people from the out-of-control, lawless behavior by ICE, DHS Secretary Noem and Donald Trump.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE WILL COMMENCE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS AGAINST KRISTI NOEM IN THE ABSENCE OF HER BEING FIRED" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN News Central, where he made clear that Democrats are fighting back to protect the American people from the out-of-control, lawless behavior by ICE, DHS Secretary Noem and Donald Trump. KATE BOLDUAN: Joining me   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Let's hear a 'We Are!' for these Penn Staters -- Jan. 28 * As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 19 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Jay Arcuri, chief student affairs officer at Penn State Mont Alto, whose nominato  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- The Juvenile Law Center issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake Youth Facilities Found in Compliance, Triggering End to Court-Ordered Monitoring Set in Place by 2017 Lawsuit Community-based alternatives to incarceration and closure of the facility remain the best solutions, advocates say * Madison, WI (January 28, 2026) - Today, the court-appointed monitor overseeing Lincoln Hills and Copper Lake submitte  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 23.0 million consumers have signed up for 2026 individual market health insurance coverage through the Marketplaces since the start of the 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP) on November 1  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mind your tone: Penn State Smeal student explores politeness in AI prompts * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -An undergraduate student in Penn State's Smeal College of Business wondered if manners mattered when interacting with generative artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots like ChatGPT. With funding from the Rodney A. Erickson Discovery Grant, Om Dobariya, a fourth-year student majoring in busine  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Monroe County Man Jailed up to 80 Years for Stockpiling Firearms * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Monroe County man will serve 40 to 80 years in prison for a scheme that involved his girlfriend buying him firearms, which he stored, possessed on his person, or transferred. Ramon Roldan, Jr. was prohibited from having firearms due to a prior felony con  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Neilson lauds Shapiro administration for delivering 300 new truck parking spaces * Says Shapiro is keeping up with promises to deliver 1,200 new truck parking spaces by the end of 2026 State Rep. Ed Neilson, chair of the House Transportation Committee, praised Gov. Josh Shapiro for following through on his commitment to road and truck driver safety by adding 339 parking spaces for  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New species emerged faster than thought after dinosaur extinction, study finds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -About 66 million years ago, the fiery asteroid impact that wiped out dinosaurs -and much of life on Earth -left clues about the planet's ability to bounce back from catastrophe. Research conducted in part at Penn State has unraveled one of those clues, revealing that new species emerge  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * No experience required for free, family 'Let's Dance' Movement Workshop Feb. 17 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Break out of the winter blues and shake off the blahs with the Let's Dance Movement Workshop for All Ages, All Abilities. The free annual family-friendly event will be from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, on the Eisenhower Auditorium stage. The workshop is free to attend, but regi  more

BEREA, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- Baldwin Wallace University issued the following news: * * * Northeast Ohio waterways are focus of BW interdisciplinary study A team of BW engineering and environmental science students is working to improve the environmental management of Northeast Ohio's two most important water systems - Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River. By Joyce DeGirolamo The students, who are enrolled in capstone courses in their major - engineering or environmental science - are working with th  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Teacher Named Finalist for 2026 National Teacher of the Year Leon Smith - secondary teacher at Haverford High School and Pennsylvania's 2025 Teacher of the Year - is a finalist for the 2026 National Teacher of the Year. This is the second year in a row that a Pennsylvania educator has been named a finalist for the national honor. * Secretary of Educat  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Penn State featured in U.S. News' 2026 'Best Online Programs' rankings Penn State World Campus' academic programs are ranked highly among colleges and universities across state, nation By Hannah Pollock Penn State's online degree programs have again been recognized as among the best in Pennsylvania and the United States in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 "Best Online  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim discusses South Korea's new AI Basic Act on public radio He addressed Korea's emerging framework for trustworthy AI and implications for innovation, governance, and global competitiveness * Professor Daryl Lim, associate dean for research and strategic partnerships and founding director of Penn State Dickinson Law's Intellectual Property Law and   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin leads panel of renowned scholars on teaching and writing about antisemitism It took place at the Association of American Law Schools Annual Meeting, Jewish Law Section * Professor Andrea J. Martin highlighted the importance of addressing antisemitism through the emerging field of Jewish Legal Studies at the Association of American Law Schools (  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia appears on panel at 2026 APALSA-ALR Annual Conference She served as a panelist in the 'Labor and Migration Workers' Rights' session * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia appeared on a panel at the Penn Carey Law 2026 Sarah Best APALSA-ALR Annual Conference. The event, titled "Shifting Borders of Globalization: Trade, Investment, and Labor   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State World Campus ranks among U.S. News' Best Online Programs for 2026 Penn State World Campus is consistently recognized in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Online Programs and recognized among the Best Online Programs for Veterans. Explore accredited online degrees in engineering, IT, education, and more. By Mike Dawson Penn State's online education programs have  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania U.S. House Democrats to Pennsylvania's U.S. Senators: Oppose DHS Funding Bill Without Critical Reforms * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) led his fellow Pennsylvania U.S. House Democrats on a delegation letter to Pennsylvania's Senators urging them both to oppose a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that does not include critic  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Ph.D. Candidate Emily Alesandrini Awarded Andy Warhol Foundation Grant * Emily Alesandrini, a Ph.D. candidate in history of art, was among those awarded a 2025 Arts Writers Grant in the short-form writing category by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. For the 2025 recipients, $1,040,000 will be divided among 31 writers. The award will support Alesandrini's living expenses for the next year as   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * The power of play: Temple professor releases updated book on why play still matters in a digital age * Temple Professor Kathy Hirsh-Pasek appeared on Good Morning America on Jan. 27 to discuss the benefits of play on children's learning and language development with updated edition of her book, Einstein Never Used Flash Cards. Parents today are overwhelmed with managing schedules, screen time and moun  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How researchers and communities build mutually beneficial work * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Community-engaged research often raises questions about who benefits from academic work and how knowledge moves between universities and the people most affected by the issues being studied. In his research and film projects, Kirk French, an assistant professor of anthropology and of film productio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Rob Bresnahan is No Hospital Savior - He Voted for Steep Cuts and Dumped PA Hospital Bonds * Congressman Rob Bresnahan isn't being honest with the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. After voting for massive cuts to health care and allowing insurance premiums to skyrocket, Bresnahan is now trying to paper over his record and pretending to be a health care and hospital sa  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 28 -- Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs posted the following news: * * * Scholars in the Nation's Service Initiative Names New Cohort for Fellowships, Internships with Government Agencies * Princeton University's prestigious Scholars in the Nation's Service Initiative (SINSI) has selected three graduate students to serve as fellows and seven undergraduates to serve as interns for 2026. SINSI fellows complete a two-year Master in Pub  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * School Choice Week Key Opportunity to Add Tax Credit, White Says * HARRISBURG - National School Choice Week (Jan. 25-31) would be a perfect time for Gov. Josh Shapiro to confirm Pennsylvania's participation in a new, federal tax credit program, according to Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia). The federal budget reconciliation bill adopted last summer included a new tax credit that woul  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Follows Through on Benninghoff Request for Increase in Statewide Truck Parking * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Republican chairman of the House Transportation Committee, is applauding efforts by PennDOT to increase available parking for Pennsylvania's truck drivers. "Pennsylvania's location lends itself to a high volume of interstat  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * Amy Orville elevates teacher preparation through award-winning research A Slippery Rock University faculty member is a leading researcher into the effectiveness of teacher preparation models who was recognized for her student-centered approach and collaborative achievements. Amy Orville, SRU assistant professor of curriculum, instruction and educational leadership, received the Outstanding Diss  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * Natalie Krulac engages in research of music's effect on focus of students with ADHD A Slippery Rock University student is exploring new ground and empowering those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) through a faculty-led research project. Natalie Krulac, a senior recreational therapy major from McKees Rocks (Our Lady of the Sacred Heart HS), is studying the effects that students  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36833) entitled "Lampwrights LLC - Construction and Operation of a Line of Railroad - In Elk and Jefferson Counties, Pennsylvania": * * * On January 21, 2026, the Board of Supervisors for Horton Township, Elk County, Pa. (the Township), filed a letter in response to the petition filed by Lampwrights LLC (Lampwrights) for an exemption from the prior approval req  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple unveils its Strategic Plan * Forward with Purpose: Temple University's Strategic Plan will serve as the university's compass moving forward, helping to ensure that Temple takes its place as one of the most consequential urban research universities in the nation by 2034. More than 14 months ago, when John Fry was first appointed Temple University's 15th president, he shared part of what drew him  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The Big Whale's 2026 Predictions, The Big Whale * Partner Hubert de Vauplane commented in The Big Whale on the European Union's advancing digital euro agenda, as the project moves from technical groundwork into a decisive political phase. "With the ECB's technical preparation phase underway and the legislative debate now shifting to Parliament, the coming months  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Warner to Chair House Tourism Committee * HARRISBURG - Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) has been appointed Republican chairman of the House Tourism, Recreation and Economic Development Committee for the remainder of the 2025-26 Legislative Session. "I am honored and excited by the opportunity to chair a committee focused on one of our state's top industries," Warner said. "Here in Fayette C  more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse and Tetra Tech Canada Sign Agreement for Nuclear New-Build Projects Collaboration Supports Deployment of AP1000(r) and AP300(tm) Technology Domestically  * Peterborough, Ontario - Westinghouse Electric Company and Tetra Tech Canada have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) establishing a collaboration framework supporting the development and d  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Why universal school meals matter and how Temple researchers are addressing barriers to participation * Temple University researchers examine why participation in free school meals has declined and how researchers are co-creating solutions with schools to strengthen the program for students. In the fight against food insecurity, expanding access to free school breakfast and lunches has become a powerf  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Xfinity Introduces 'RealTime4K' for Super Bowl LX: the Fastest, Most Immersive Viewing Experience Available Anywhere for Live Sports - Xfinity Delivers the Big Game in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, up to 30 Seconds Faster than the Competition - Xfinity TV Customers Can Enjoy NBC Sports' Super Bowl Presentation on the Peacock 4K Channel Featuring a Full  more