WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Democrats' Plan to Flip the House is Looking Increasingly Likely" Thanks to All-Star Red to Blue Recruits * This week, the DCCC announced its first round of Red to Blue candidates, 12 Democratic challengers running against some of the most vulnerable Republicans in the nation, who provide a clear contrast to their opponents' failures on costs, corruption, and cruelty. DCCC Spoke  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release: * * * 45th ASTM Pesticide Symposium Invites Papers * Papers are invited for ASTM International's 45th Symposium on Pesticide Formulation and Delivery Systems: Formulation and Regulatory Chang  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ag sciences professor elected fellow in American Academy of Microbiology * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Andrew Patterson, John T. and Paige S. Smith Professor in the College of Agricultural Sciences, has been elected as a fellow in the American Academy of Microbiology. Fellows of the American Academy of Microbiology, an honorific leadership group within the American Society for Microbiology, a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The American College of Physicians has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing a proposed rule that would bar Medicare and Medicaid participating hospitals from providing gender-affirming care to individuals under 18 as a condition of participation. The organization argues that the proposal represents federal overreach and would interfere with evidence-based medical practice. T  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The American College of Physicians submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing a proposed rule that would prohibit federal Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program funding for certain gender-affirming care services for minors. The organization argued that the proposal would restrict access to medically indicated care for children and adolescents diagnosed with gender dysph  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * ATR Urges HELP Committee to Oppose Sen. Bernie Sanders' Healthcare Amendments Isabelle Marchese Tomorrow, the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) will hold a mark-up on numerous bills including S. 3315, the Health Care Cybersecurity & Resiliency Act of 2025. Unfortunately, self-proclaimed socialist Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has filed amendments to this bil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release: * * * API Releases New Report on Pennsylvania Natural Gas and Oil * HARRISBURG, PA, February 23, 2026 -Today, the American Petroleum Institute released a new report showing Pennsylvania natural gas and oil powers the Keystone State's economy and key industries like agriculture, healthcare and tourism, as well as modern life. "Pennsylvania has been a driving force in American energy  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Collegiate Hospitality Enhances Student Life with "Social Sips" and Flavor-Forward Innovations From blueberry pureed drinks to zodiac-inspired lattes, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality is enhancing the beverage experience on college campuses by teaming up with students, businesses, and campus communities to craft cre  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release: * * * ASTM Hip Impingement Testing Workshop Opens Registration * Registration is open for ASTM International's 2026 Workshop on Hip Impingement Testing, to be held May 5, 2026, in Dallas, TX.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on the State of the Union * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after President Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight's speech was the longest decade of my life. The reality is that more than a year into his second term, President Trump has failed to deliver on his promise  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Rob Bresnahan Gets Called Out By His Own State of the Union Guest For Voting to Gut Health Care * NEPA Nurse calls out "less financial resources" available for health care because of Bresnahan's votes in Washington Congressman Rob Bresnahan " found himself in an awkward situation " last night. That's because his own State of the Union guest stood next to him during a loca  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Building the Workforce of the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Talent, Technology and Training in Dallas * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Dallas, Texas, for Manufacturing Institute's State of the Manufacturing Workforce Address DALLAS - The National Association of Manufacturers-the official partner of America250-continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufac  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by senior fellow Kathleen Romig: * * * Social Security Lifts More People Above the Poverty Line Than Any Other Program Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty in every state, and they lift more people above the poverty line than any other program in the United States. Without Social Security, 23.5 million more adults and children in the United States (including Puerto Rico)[1  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Chapters of Change: The blossom of Penn's professional schools in the 19th century 'Chapters of Change' highlights key moments of change in Penn's history, adapting to shifts in society. In the 19th century, the University faced industrialization and more by creating some of its first professional schools. * Penn Forward launched last fall as a University-wide strategic initiative to plan  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Health Startups That Could Improve Patient Care * At Carnegie Mellon University, breakthroughs in robotics, materials science and bioengineering are increasingly shaped by a shared goal -making health care more precise and less burdensome for patients and providers. Meet four CMU-affiliated startups that are translating academic research into tools that could improve health care for millions   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU's Robotics Innovation Center Propels Research from Deep Sea to Space * Carnegie Mellon University's new Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) provides faculty members, students and industry partners with a world-leading collaborative ecosystem for research and development in robotics, automation and artificial intelligence. Martial Hebert (opens in new window), dean and University Professor of R  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Animals] -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Colorado Bill Would Phase Out Heatstroke as a Poultry Depopulation Method The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) welcomes yesterday's introduction of the Modernizing Depopulation Act in the Colorado General Assembly. The bill would establish Colorado as the first state to phase out the use of ventilation shut down (VSD) and VSD plus heat (VSD+) as methods of depopulati  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Commonwealth Campus investments strengthen faculty, student research excellence * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -During fiscal year 2026, Penn State's Office of the Vice President for Commonwealth Campuses (OVPCC) has invested more than $460,000 in faculty and student research across the Commonwealth Campuses. An initial round of funding last fall provided nearly $141,000 to support interdiscipl  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * COVID-19 infection predicts higher risk of kidney disease, study finds * HERSHEY, Pa. -Approximately one in seven adults in the United States has kidney disease, where the organs responsible for filtering waste and excess water from the blood are damaged, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Over time, this condition can lead to kidney failure, heart attack and str  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by 11 policy experts and researchers: * * * Russia-Ukraine War in 10 Charts Four years ago, Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, resulting in the largest armed conflict in Europe since World War II. Initially conceived as a rapid operation to overthrow Kyiv, the conflict has evolved into a prolonged, high-intensity war that is reshaping European security. De  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Statement on President Trump's State Of The Union Address * Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) issued the following statement on President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address. "Tonight, Donald Trump delivered a powerful reflection on the achievements of the past year. This State of the Union was about results - real, measurable results -and about keeping the  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection: Title: Confidential Business Information Claims under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). EPA ICR No.: 2706.04. OMB Control No.: 2070-0223. ICR Status: This ICR is currently approved through August 31, 2026. Under the PRA, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid OM  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to modernize how it receives legal notices from the public. EPA wants to amend regulations to require that notices of intent (NOIs) to file a citizen suit be served electronically via the procedure identified at http://www.epa.gov/ogc rather than by physical mail. This change affects litigation procedures under several environmental laws, including the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and Safe Drinking Water Act  more

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 26 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Foundation Invests in First Responder Training with $10,000 Grant to Butler County Community College The FirstEnergy Foundation is strengthening community safety with a $10,000 grant to Butler County Community College (BC3). The funding will provide BC3's Workforce Development Industrial Safety and Fire/Hazmat programs with new rope-rescue and confined space equipment, giving local emergency responders ac  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, Feb. 25 -- Free University of Brussels-VUB issued the following news release: * * * Five VUB researchers awarded prestigious Belgian American Educational Foundation fellowship Five researchers from the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) have been awarded a prestigious fellowship from the Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF): Arman Kolozyan, Melissa Schuring, Maria Knysh, Fien Meeus and Florine Janssens. BAEF is a leading independent foundation dedicated to fosterin  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Foodborne illness wastewater monitoring continues with new FDA funding * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State and the Pennsylvania Department of Health researchers will continue monitoring household sewage at dozens of municipal plants around the commonwealth for foodborne illness pathogens, with new funding from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The grant, anticipated to amount to  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As a growing number of fast-food chains adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology for drive-thru ordering, customers are more likely to order indulgent food options when interacting with voice AI rather than a human employee, according to a new study from researchers in the Penn State Sc  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 24 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * From Man's Best Friend to Astronauts' Most Reliable Companion * For decades, scientists have been looking for answers about Mars: Is there water on Mars? Where did the water come from? Who used to live on Mars? Can we live on Mars one day? But one of the biggest challenges to finding answers lies in how to gather information on the Red Planet. From challe  more

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger purchases Bobby Rahal Automotive Group property in Lewistown, creating space for future opportunities * LEWISTOWN, PA - Geisinger announced today the purchase of the Bobby Rahal Automotive Group property in Lewistown, effective Feb. 17. The property is located along Electric Avenue and sits directly beside Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, positioning it as a strategic a  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges Renew Bi-College Consortium Agreement * Haverford College and Bryn Mawr College have renewed their longstanding partnership through a new five-year Collaborative Compact and Strategy, reaffirming their shared commitment to the Bi-College Consortium and to academic collaboration that strengthens both institutions. Ten years after adopting the previous 2016 agreement, the c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2026, after President Trump's State of the Union address: * * * "Tonight's speech was the longest decade of my life. The reality is that more than a year into his second term, President Trump has failed to deliver on his promise to lower prices. Instead, his reckless tariffs have driven up costs and amount to a national sales tax on working familie  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * How CMU Built a World-Leading Robotics Ecosystem * From the depths of the ocean to the craters of the moon, Carnegie Mellon University has spent more than 40 years designing robots for the most extreme environments. On Feb. 27, the university will open the Robotics Innovation Center (opens in new window) (RIC), a 150,000-square-foot facility built to scale that research for the next generation of  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 24, 2026, by President Thomas J. Pyle: * * * 300 Actions the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans Have Taken to Unleash Our Energy Potential Since President Trump took office, his administration, along with Congress, have taken 300 actions to unleash America's energy potential. A list of those actions appears below. January 20, 2025 1. President Donald J. Trump had a whirlwind fir  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Jewish Abortion Access Coalition (JAAC) and Thrive: The Jewish Coalition to Defend Trans and LGBQ+ Youth have expressed opposition to proposed federal regulations aimed at imposing restrictions on access to gender-affirming care for transgender youth. In their public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the organizations, along with 79 supporting entities, argue that the proposed rules undermine both health care and religious pr  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Prof. Tamara Carley to deliver Jones Faculty Lecture Associate professor of geology and environmental geosciences explores the young volcanoes that lie beneath retreating ice in southeastern Iceland * Tamara Carley, who studies Icelandic volcanoes to better understand our dynamic planet, will take her audience on a virtual field trip to the Vatnajokull ice cap for this year's Jones Faculty Lecture at 7:30 p.  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for February * A monthly look at Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway 's year of intellectual inquiry as president of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS). During her second month as AALS presiden  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging the Kennedy Vaccine Schedule and Unlawful Overhaul of Federal Childhood Immunization Policy Complaint Alleges RFK Jr. and CDC Bypassed Federal Law, Ignored Scientific Evidence, and Endangered Children by Gutting Recommended Childhood Vaccines * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate l  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Statement on the State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) issued the following statement after President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress: "Tonight, President Trump once again delivered a message focused on the priorities that are top of mind for hardworking Americans across the country. He out  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Navigating the Changing Landscape: Legislation, Litigation and Executive Action * Laws, court decisions and executive actions leave marks on the nonprofit sector much like brushstrokes shape a canvas. In today's polarized and fast-moving environment, those marks appear rapidly, increasingly, and with growing impact on mission-driven work. During the Gupta Governance Institute  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Neurosurgeons Are Really Good at Removing Brain Tumors, and They're About To Get Even Better * When removing cancerous tissue in the brain, neurosurgeons often use "awake brain mapping" to minimize the risk of causing unintended disruptions to a patient's quality of life while removing as much tumor as possible. This practice, which has been used for decades, involves waking a patient up mid-surg  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted a request from Constellation Energy Generation LLC, Baltimore, Maryland, withdrawing an application for a proposed license amendment. The withdrawal affects the Limerick Generating Station Unit 1, Pennsylvania. The licensee had submitted the initial application on Oct. 9, 2025, seeking to modify the facility technical specifications. The proposal sought a one-time extension for performing local leakage rate tests on four p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 (TNSFR) -- The Office of Personnel Management has proposed redefining the Federal Wage System area coverage for the Raven Rock Mountain Complex to ensure pay parity across the installation. The facility currently spans portions of Washington County, Maryland, and Adams County, Pennsylvania. The proposal seeks to move the Adams County portion of the complex from the Harrisburg-York-Lebanon wage area into the Washington-Baltimore-Arlington wage area. While standard regulatory   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $15 Million to Provide Direct Support to Small Businesses Across Pennsylvania Funded through the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program, ten new micro-grant programs will provide direct support to small businesses across the Commonwealth. The Shapiro Administration is committed to ensuring small  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Announces New PA SITES Awards, Investing Over $31 Million in Seven Projects Across the Commonwealth to Create Hundreds of Jobs and Build More Shovel-Ready Sites for Businesses Governor Shapiro created the PA SITES program after consulting with national site selectors to ensure Pennsylvania has more readily available, development-ready sites to attr  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $3 Million to Continue Providing Young Women with Free Period Products in PA Schools, More Than 650,000 Helped So Far After securing funding for period products for the first time ever in the 2024/25 budget, Governor Shapiro's budget once again includes $3 million to ensure students have access to hygiene products to help them stay in scho  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services voicing opposition to the proposed rules regarding gender-affirming care for children. The agency argues that the regulations represent an overreach by the federal government into critical healthcare decisions that should reside with families and healthcare professionals. In its letter, the DHS highlights the importance of gender-affirm  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Reminds Pennsylvanians That They Can Use Their Tax Return to Help Military, Veterans, and Their Families in Need Donations Support Two Important DMVA Grant Programs that Help Veterans with Medical Bills, Financial Hardships and More * Annville, PA - Pennsylvanians filing their 2025 state income tax returns can help Pennsyl  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Offers Free Filing Support for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit at Senior & Community Centers Across Pennsylvania The Department of Revenue is providing free, in-person filing assistance for eligible Pennsylvanians who are applying for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2025. Free filing assistance will  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Pennsylvania Treasury Department submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service urging automatic enrollment and state-level trusteeship for proposed Section 530A Trump Accounts. The department emphasized its experience overseeing billions of dollars in custodial holdings and administering tax-advantaged savings programs, arguing that this background positions it to help implement the federal initiative effectively. In  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Penn College wrestlers ready for regionals * Twice in the last three seasons, the Pennsylvania College of Technology wrestling program was represented at the NCAA Division III National Championships. This weekend, the Wildcats will be looking to add to that list. Action in the Region 2 Championships at Ithaca College gets underway at 10 a.m. on Friday and continues at 10 a.m. on S  more

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona dancers shine as THON 2026 sets fundraising record Penn State THON 2026 closed out with yet another record-breaking total, raising $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital. This surpasses last year's total by more than $1.1 million. More than 700 students danced and stood without sleep for 46 hours during THON Weekend -- from  more

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Brandywine students raise $36,348 to fight childhood cancer By Christina Billie For Penn State students across Pennsylvania, one year of fundraising to support children fighting pediatric cancer culminated Feb. 20-22 in a 46-hour, no-sleeping, no-sitting dance marathon at University Park in the Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State THON raised $18,841,726.53 for Four Dia  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Centre Stage serves as 'laboratory' for new musicals * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -When John Simpkins arrived at Penn State's School of Theatre in the College of Arts and Architecture more than a decade ago to lead the Musical Theatre program, he had a clear mission: Build upon its strong foundation and transform it into a distinctive, top-tier and highly sought-after training ground  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * PennDOT Seeking Input on Plans for Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Route 518 and Mercer Avenue in Sharpsville The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to view the plans for a project to improve the safety of the intersection of Route 518 and Mercer Avenue in Sharpsville Borough, Mercer County. Proposed improvements a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Pew Charitable Trusts has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services advocating for the enhancement of health IT standards in order to improve public health data reporting. The organization expressed appreciation for the initiative to unify health information technology standards, promoting better interoperability among healthcare providers. In its letter, Pew emphasized the importance of maintaining specific certification me  more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * Powell named CASE Professional of the Year * Brian Powell '03 The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) named Grove City College Senior Director of Development Brian Powell '03 as District II Professional of the Year for 2026. Powell directs fundraising for Grove City College, leading a team of gift officers and working directly with donors to secure the funds necessary   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity's role in healthcare bankruptcies resurfacing * Private equity's healthcare bankruptcies are destabilizing care and communities Private equity played an outsized role in healthcare bankruptcies in 2025, according to an updated Private Equity Bankruptcy Tracker released by PESP. While private equity represents roughly 7 percent of the U.S. economy, privat  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * QUINNIPIAC POLL SHOWS DEMS OPENING UP 6-POINT LEAD ON CONGRESSIONAL BALLOT IN PENNSYLVANIA BREAKING: Vulnerable Pennsylvania Republicans' chances of holding onto their House seats in November.  * New polling out today from Quinnipiac shows Democrats have opened up a 6-point lead when Pennsylvanians are asked which party they want to win control of Congress. That's bad news for B  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 26 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition file lawsuit challenging the Kennedy vaccine schedule and unlawful overhaul of federal childhood immunization policy Attorney General Peter F. Neronha joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's radical overhaul of the nation's   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Raskin, Nadler Demand Answers Following Ouster of DOJ Antitrust Chief Gail Slater And Increasing Political Interference with DOJ Merger Reviews Judiciary Democrats Seek Briefing on Leadership Ouster, Lobbyist Influence, and Corruption Allegations * Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. J  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Kelly statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, released this statement following President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address Tuesday night. "In just his first year back in the White House, President Trump and his America First agenda have restored America  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Thompson on Bipartisan Farm Bill: 'The numbers don't lie' Ahead of next week's full committee markup of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) has released a detailed document showing the party breakdown of the standalone legislation incorpora  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) issued the following statement after President Donald J. Trump's State of the Union address: "The Golden Age of America is here, and under President Trump's leadership, our nation is stronger and more prosperous than ever before. In my lifetime, there ha  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Saint Joseph's University issued the following Q&A on Feb. 24, 2026, by Madeline Marriott with professor of psychology Jodi Mindell: * * * Expert Angle: Pediatric Sleep and Advice for Struggling Parents SJU News talked to Jodi Mindell, PhD, about pediatric sleep ahead of Sleep Awareness Week, March 8-14, 2026. * A new sleep schedule can be one of the most difficult adjustments for parents of infants. Jodi Mindell, PhD, professor of psychology, is a lea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Backs Dalilah Law to Bar States from Granting Commercial Driver's Licenses to Illegal Aliens following President Trump's Proposal at State of the Union * Allowing illegal aliens, many of whom do not know English, to obtain CDLs to operate 18-wheelers and transport hazardous materials on America's roads is reckless and incredibly dangerous to public safety WASHINGTON - U.S  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $900,000 in 114 Pennsylvania Volunteer Fire Companies to Help Protect Rural Communities from Wildfires DCNR provides training and equips fire wardens to assist wildland fire protection in communities across the Commonwealth. Pennsylvania residents are encouraged to take safety precautions during sprin  more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * The Skin Cancer Foundation and AccuWeather(R) Announce Partnership to Strengthen Public Understanding of the UV Index The Foundation adds AccuWeather's Daily Max UV Index to its website as partners join forces to share informational content regarding UV exposure and skin cancer. * The Skin Cancer Foundation and AccuWeather toda  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Responds to State of the Union Address * Washington, DC - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight, President Trump made clear that the state of our Union is strong and growing stronger. Republican policies are putting Americans back in the driver's seat of their futures, finances, and freedoms.   more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: * * * Society of Actuaries recognizes Lycoming College actuarial science program The Society of Actuaries (SOA) has recognized Lycoming College's actuarial science curriculum by naming Lycoming to its Universities and Colleges with Actuarial Programs (UCAP) list. The distinction indicates that Lycoming meets the SOA's UCAP standards for actuarial education, expanding resources for Lycoming students who are purs  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on Sports: Softball preview * Penn College is scheduled to open its season under a new head coach with a doubleheader on Saturday against crosstown rival Lycoming College at 1 p.m. at the Lycoming Valley Intermediate School field. Last season: 28-17 overall, 14-8 all United East Conference, 10-6 UEC regular season. Coach: Amber Savage, first season. Career record: 0-0.  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * SRU's new four-year nursing degree empowers purpose-driven careers Slippery Rock University is expanding access to one of the most meaningful and in-demand careers by introducing a four-year, pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, giving students a clear, affordable and hands-on pathway to a profession that changes lives. Designed for students who want to start and finish their nu  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Strength of Reed Smith's corporate practice recognised in Chambers Germany 2026 guide * MUNICH - Global law firm Reed Smith's corporate practice has been recognised in the Chambers Germany 2026 guide, published today. Partners Andreas Splittgerber and Christian Filippitsch achieved individual recognitions for their work in data protection and competition/EU law respe  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: The new Food Pyramid -- Where protein fits on your plate * HERSHEY, Pa. -Has the U.S. Department of Agriculture flipped everything you thought you knew about nutrition on its head? At first glance, the newly released dietary guidelines featuring a new food pyramid may seem like a protein-first approach to eating well. However, registered dieticians and public health ex  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Sends Trump Letter Outlining Steps to Lower Energy Costs * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Paul D. Tonko (NY-20) led a letter with more than 50 members of the House to Donald Trump ahead of his State of the Union address, calling for the president to take tangible and immediate actions that lower energy bills and provide relief to Americans while improving the long-term outlook on energy prices.  more

GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 25 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Sen. Rand Paul to speak at Commencement * U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, will deliver the commencement address at Grove City College's 146th Commencement exercises on May 9. Now in his third term in the Senate, Paul has established a national reputation as a thoughtful advocate for constitutional government, fiscal responsibility, and individual liberty - principles that align with t  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Understanding GLP-1 signaling: A path to better therapies A collaborative study led by an interdisciplinary team of researchers from Penn's School of Nursing and Perelman School of Medicine found that a novel GLP-1 drug shows promise for reducing nausea and vomiting while maintaining blood sugar. * About one in eight U.S. adults are currently taking a GLP-1 drug such as Ozempic, W  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Phototransistor Optocouplers Deliver Accuracy and Energy Efficiency for Industrial Applications Devices Combine High, Linear CTR Range With Low Forward Current of 0.5 mA and High Temperature Operation to +125 C in Four Package Options * Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of phototransistor optocouplers that combine  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- WellSpan Health has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services expressing its support for accelerating the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. The organization emphasizes the potential for AI technologies to enhance healthcare delivery, improve patient outcomes, and streamline the burdens faced by healthcare providers. In its letter, WellSpan Health lauded the federal government's commitment to integrating   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Williamson Lab Contributes to Collaborative Brain Immunity Study * Associate Professor of Biology Adam Williamson and Leila Byerly '25 are among the contributors of a recently published paper focused on understanding immune responses in the brain. Microscopy data of immune cells called macrophages were collected and analyzed by Williamson and Byerly and published as part of this collaborative study focus  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following statement on Feb. 24, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave": * * * "Today's hearing will examine the many issues and challenges of our country's paid family leave landscape. While the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) determines when an employee is entitled to unp  more

HAMDEN, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * Would Josh Shapiro Make A Good President? Pennsylvania Voters Are Divided, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll Finds; Voters Do Agree On This: Ban Cellphones In K-12 Schools While Josh Shapiro faces re-election this year as Pennsylvania's governor, speculation continues to swirl about whether he might also run for president in 2028 and voters in Pennsylvania are weighing in. Forty percent of v  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Xfinity Mobile and Comcast Business Mobile Launch New Samsung Galaxy S26 Offers, Including Galaxy S26+ "On Us" * Premium mobile customers can get a Samsung Galaxy S26+ "on us" or save up to $1,100 on Galaxy S26 Ultra. * Get more storage for less: save $200 on Galaxy S26+ or Galaxy S26 Ultra 512GB, or $300 on Galaxy S26 Ultra 1TB. * Xfinity Mobile customers ca  more