| News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors Newsletter for Tuesday March 10, 2026 ( 64 items ) |
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AACSB International extends Shippensburg University's accreditation
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news:
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AACSB International extends Shippensburg University's accreditation
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Shippensburg University is pleased to share AACSB International announced they have extended the John L. Grove College of Business's accreditation. The university has held the AACSB International accreditation since 1981 and was the first school in Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education to earn the honor.
"The extensi
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Adrienne Francoise De Noailles Receives Warm Welcome to Lafayette College
EASTON, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Lafayette College issued the following news:
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Adrienne Francoise de Noailles receives warm welcome to Lafayette College
Highly anticipated bronze sculpture of the Marquis de Lafayette's wife dedicated during closing of the Council of Lafayette Women Conference
By Bryan Hay
With joy and forward-looking optimism, Lafayette College welcomed Adrienne Francoise de Noailles to its campus Saturday, March 7, celebrating her presence with her partner and the C
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AFBF Calls for Intervention to Prevent Food Supply Shocks
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, March 10 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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AFBF Calls for Intervention to Prevent Food Supply Shocks
U.S. farmers are bracing for a system shock resulting from the disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the impact on fertilizer availability and prices. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today urged President Trump to intervene in a letter that lays out several recommendat
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AG Brown vows to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 9 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown vows to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry
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Attorney General Nick Brown released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
"In May 2024, a bipart
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AG Campbell Vows To Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation Despite DOJ Settlement
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Vows To Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation Despite DOJ Settlement
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today released the following statement affirming her commitment to continue her office's ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, despite the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)'s announcemen
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AG Sunday Will Continue Pursuit of Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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AG Sunday Will Continue Pursuit of Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will continue to pursue a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, LLC., regarding monopolistic practices -despite an announce
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's CampusPulse Insights Spotlight the Menu Trends Redefining Student Dining in 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's CampusPulse Insights Spotlight the Menu Trends Redefining Student Dining in 2026
Students continue to seek food experiences that move beyond the familiar, according to the latest CampusPulse insights--Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's holistic proprietary platform that integrates real time
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding
Attorney General Kris Mayes and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Co
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Vows to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry, Despite DOJ Settlement
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on March 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Vows to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry, Despite DOJ Settlement
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and conc
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Attorney General Bonta and State Attorneys General Carry on the Fight Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster
SACRAMENTO, California, March 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta and State Attorneys General Carry on the Fight Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster
Vow to protect consumers, businesses, and artists nationwide
NEW YORK -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan group of attorneys general today announced their intent to continue with the landmark antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, rejecting the
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Trial
ALBANY, New York, March 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Trial
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement on new developments in her ongoing lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry:
"For years, Live Nation has made enormous profits by exploiting its illegal monopoly and raisin
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Attorney General Nessel Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
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LANSING - Today, following the announcement of a settlement reached between Live Nation and the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve antitrust claims brought by the federal authority alongside a broad, bipartisan coalition of states, Attorney General Ne
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL VOWS TO CONTINUE CASE AGAINST LIVE NATION/TICKETMASTER FOR ILLEGALLY MONOPOLIZING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL VOWS TO CONTINUE CASE AGAINST LIVE NATION/TICKETMASTER FOR ILLEGALLY MONOPOLIZING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of state attorneys general today issued a multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment i
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Attorney General Schwalb Joins State Attorneys General to Continue Live Nation Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Schwalb Joins State Attorneys General to Continue Live Nation Lawsuit
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Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
"DC's live entertainment scene is vital to ou
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Attorney General Tong to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services
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CAIR-Pennsylvania Condemns Distribution of White Supremacist Propaganda in Carlisle
WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release:
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CAIR-Pennsylvania Condemns Distribution of White Supremacist Propaganda in Carlisle
The Philadelphia and Pittsburgh chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Pennsylvania), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the reported distribution of white supremacist propaganda in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
According to local officials,
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Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Second Opinion to Patients in 39 States
LOS ANGELES, California, March 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Second Opinion to Patients in 39 States
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Cedars-Sinai has expanded availability of its Virtual Second Opinion program to residents of 39 states, giving people across the U.S. fast,
Shoma Desai, MD
convenient, at-home access to expert medical insights on treatment options for more than 600 health conditions.
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Comcast Business Delivers Connectivity at THE PLAYERS Championship, Deploys Targeted WiFi 7 in High-Impact Fan Zones
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Comcast Business Delivers Connectivity at THE PLAYERS Championship, Deploys Targeted WiFi 7 in High-Impact Fan Zones
As the tournament's connectivity provider, Comcast Business supports on-course operations and NBC Sports' national broadcast from TPC Sawgrass.
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Comcast Business today announced it is again serving as the connectivity backbone of THE PLAYERS
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Congress, Courts, State AGs Must Stop Corrupted DOJ From Letting Live Nation-Ticketmaster Off the Hook
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Congress, Courts, State AGs Must Stop Corrupted DOJ From Letting Live Nation-Ticketmaster Off the Hook
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Washington, D.C. - In response to news that the Trump-Vance Department of Justice Antitrust Division has negotiated a settlement to its landmark monopolization suit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, just weeks after allegedly corrupt DOJ leadership pushed out an
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Cortez Masto Confronts Trump with Devastating Impact of his One Big Beautiful Bill Act in Rural Nevada
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Confronts Trump with Devastating Impact of his One Big Beautiful Bill Act in Rural Nevada
U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) sent a letter to President Donald Trump, urging him to recognize the devastating impact his One Big Beautiful Bill is already having on rural health care in Nevada. In anticipation of upcoming Medicaid cuts, Boulder City Hospital is converting fr
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Dean, Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Law Enforcement Investigations of Child Exploitation
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Dean, Lee Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Law Enforcement Investigations of Child Exploitation
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), Laurel Lee (R-FL-15), Steve Cohen (D-TN-09), and Brad Knott (R-NC-13) introduced the Safe Cloud Storage Act to help law enforcement agencies modernize how they securely store and process digital evidence related to child sexual
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Department of Justice: Pennsylvania Brothers Convicted of Decades Long Racketeering Conspiracy
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Pennsylvania Brothers Convicted of Decades Long Racketeering Conspiracy
Three individuals were convicted today at trial in connection with a racketeering conspiracy encompassing multiple fraud schemes, including visa fraud to employ foreign workers unlawfully, soliciting salary kickbacks from the employed workers, and health care fraud billing schemes resulting in over $32 million in losses to Penn
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Department of Justice: Two ISIS Supporters Charged With Attempting to Detonate Explosive Devices During Protests Outside Gracie Mansion
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Two ISIS Supporters Charged with Attempting to Detonate Explosive Devices During Protests Outside Gracie Mansion
Today, the Department of Justice announced charges against Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi alleging that they attempted to detonate two explosive devices in the vicinity of Gracie Mansion, and that they were acting in support of ISIS, a designated foreign terrorist organiz
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Future Engineers in Motion: SAE AWIM JetToy Competition Returns to Columbus With Support From Kia Georgia
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- SAE International issued the following news release:
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Future Engineers in Motion: SAE AWIM JetToy Competition Returns to Columbus with Support from Kia Georgia
Nearly 300 fifth grade students from 15 schools across five districts in Georgia and Alabama put their STEM skills to the test during the SAE International A World In Motion(R) (AWIM(R)) JetToy Competition, supported by Kia Georgia, on Feb. 26, 2026, at Columbus Convention & Trade Center in Co
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Gallego and Liccardo Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Russia Sanctions Relief
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Gallego and Liccardo Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Russia Sanctions Relief
Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16) demanded answers from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over recently announced sanctions relief (link is external) for Russia-an active adversary currently providing Iran with intelligence (link is external) to target and kill U.S. t
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Governor signs four education bills - SB 37 builds upon years of progress in literacy instruction
SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 9 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release:
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Governor signs four education bills - SB 37 builds upon years of progress in literacy instruction
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SANTA FE - Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham today signed four education bills, putting years of investment and measurable student gains into permanent state law.
The legislation -covering literacy instruction, math teacher preparation, special education services and school empl
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Harrisburg joins national initiative to improve student success in computing
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Harrisburg joins national initiative to improve student success in computing
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MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -Penn State Harrisburg has joined the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Higher Ed Learning Circles for Undergraduate Programs, a nationally recognized initiative that supports institutions working to expand access to and improve student success in computing.
As part
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Higgins Introduces Legislation to Stop Unsolicited Mail-in Ballots, Petitions President Trump for Support
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Clay Higgins, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Higgins Introduces Legislation to Stop Unsolicited Mail-in Ballots, Petitions President Trump for Support
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) introduced the Mail Ballot Integrity Act, which would safeguard elections by prohibiting states from sending unsolicited mail-in ballots to voters.
This legislation allows voters to request mail-in ballots for reasons such as illness, disability, military servi
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Home Improvement Contractor Used Erie County Homeowners' Deposits for Jewelry, Legal Fees for Divorce Attorney
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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CHARGES: Home Improvement Contractor Used Erie County Homeowners' Deposits for Jewelry, Legal Fees for Divorce Attorney
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that an Ohio-based contractor is charged with defrauding Erie County homeowners of $80,000.
Kenneth Miller, 69, of Lewis Center, Ohio, was arraigned Friday and charged with felony counts of theft by decept
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ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien who Voted in Seven Federal Elections Since 2008
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
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ICE Arrests Criminal Illegal Alien who Voted in Seven Federal Elections Since 2008
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Congress must pass the SAVE America Act immediately to secure our elections
WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in partnership with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), arrested Mahady Sacko, a criminal i
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McKeesport Residents Win Settlement in ACLU-PA Lawsuit Over Police Misconduct
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release:
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McKeesport Residents Win Settlement in ACLU-PA Lawsuit Over Police Misconduct
The city of McKeesport and its police department have agreed to settle a lawsuit over the violation of numerous Black residents' Fourth Amendment rights and the Pennsylvania Constitution during a police search for a shooting suspect.
The settlement includes a number of reforms, includi
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New ACP Papers Say Health Care Must Be More Accessible and Inclusive for Patients and Physicians with Disabilities
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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New ACP Papers Say Health Care Must Be More Accessible and Inclusive for Patients and Physicians with Disabilities
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PHILADELPHIA, March 9, 2026-Two new papers from the American College of Physicians (ACP) address barriers to health care for people with disabilities and offer policy recommendations to make health care and medical education more inclusive and
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New Documentary Explores Legacy of Millikin University Founder James Millikin
DECATUR, Illinois, March 9 -- Millikin University posted the following news:
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New Documentary Explores Legacy of Millikin University Founder James Millikin
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DECATUR, Ill. -The story of the man whose vision helped shape both the city of Decatur and the founding of Millikin University will take center stage this spring with the premiere of a new documentary, "The Original Big Blue: The Life & Times of James Millikin."
Produced by Jim Wilkerson, President of James Millikin Homestead, In
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No Labels Issues Commentary: 2026 Midterms Are Already Heating Up
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by Deputy Research Director Austin Milks:
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The 2026 Midterms Are Already Heating Up
Record turnout, Latino voter engagement in South Texas, and a $120 million Senate primary signal an intense election cycle ahead.
The 2026 midterms are officially underway, and early primaries in Texas and North Carolina suggest voters are already
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Olsommer Legislation Seeks to Bring Property Tax Relief to Residents
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news:
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Olsommer Legislation Seeks to Bring Property Tax Relief to Residents
Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) has introduced legislation, House Bill 2153, that would require any increase in property tax revenue from the construction of new data centers within a school district be used exclusively to fund additional Homestead/Farmstead property tax relief for district residents.
"Pennsylvania has
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Par Funding Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Par Funding Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Investors
United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Complete Business Solutions Group, Inc., doing business as Par Funding ("Par Funding"), entered a plea of guilty before United States District Court Judge Mark A. Kearney to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and securities fra
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Penn State-Harrisburg Joins National Initiative to Improve Student Success in Computing
MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news:
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Harrisburg joins national initiative to improve student success in computing
The campus is participating in the National Center for Women and Information Technology's Higher Ed Learning Circles for Undergraduate Programs.
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Penn State Harrisburg has joined the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT) Higher Ed Learning Circles for Undergraduate Programs
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Penn State-Shenango: Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty and Alumni Present at National Conference
SHARON, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news:
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Physical therapist assistant faculty and alumni present at national conference
Jennifer Jewell, teaching professor in Penn State Shenango's physical therapist assistant (PTA) program, and Emily Fagnelli, a fall 2025 graduate of Shenango's PTA program, recently presented a poster presentation at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting in Anaheim, Califo
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Penn State: 'Teach-a-thon' Contest Identifies Best Uses of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 6 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news:
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'Teach-a-thon' contest identifies best uses of artificial intelligence in teaching
Center for Socially Responsible AI announces winners of University-wide challenge to showcase innovative practices
By Jordan Ford
Penn State's Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence (CSRAI) has announced the winners of its 2026 Teach-a-thon, a University-wide challenge
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Post-Acute & Long-Term Care Medical Association: Levenson Lecture Will Focus on the "New Era in Medical Direction"
COLUMBIA, Maryland, March 10 -- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association issued the following news on March 9, 2026:
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Levenson Lecture Will Focus on the "New Era in Medical Direction"
This year's Steven Levenson Lectureship in Medical Direction--entitled The New Era in Medical Direction: Facing the Crisis of Confluence--is being delivered at PALTC26 later this month by Thomas Lawrence, MD, CMD.
The lectureship was established by the Foundation for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care
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Professor Dermot Groome trains Ukrainian Judges
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Dermot Groome trains Ukrainian Judges
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CARLISLE, Pa.-On March 4 and 5, 2026, Professor Dermot Groome participated in a two-day training for Ukrainian judges organized by the Asser Institute Center for International Law (Asser) and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO). The training was held in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, which is importa
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Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. highlights developments in aviation industry
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. highlights developments in aviation industry
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CARLISLE, PA-Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. recently presented at separate events highlighting developments and safety initiatives in the aviation industry.
Gipson delivered a presentation to the Maryland Aviation Council, whose membership consists of government agency officials and board memb
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Professor Samantha J. Prince submits amicus curiae brief with SCOTUS
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Samantha J. Prince submits amicus curiae brief with SCOTUS
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CARLISLE, Pa.-Professor Samantha J. Prince, alongside practicing attorney co-authors Jon-Michael Dougherty and Kurt G. Kastorf, submitted an amicus curiae brief in support of the petitioner's request for a writ of certiorari in the Supreme Court case King v. United States (No. 25-856). The brief urges
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Rep. Summer Lee Secures Over $14.1 Million for Community Projects Across Western Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Summer Lee Secures Over $14.1 Million for Community Projects Across Western Pennsylvania
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PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 09, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) announced that her office has secured $14,142,000 in federal funding for 15 community projects across Pennsylvania's 12th Congressional District through the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding (CPF) process. The investme
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Rutgers Sophomore's Fight Song Project Snags Big Ten Prize
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, March 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Rutgers Sophomore's Fight Song Project Snags Big Ten Prize
By Eileen Oldfield
The Business School student was recognized by the Big Ten Academic Alliance for her project using data to show what makes the Rutgers fight song the best
RU Rah Rah means victory on the field and also for one Rutgers Business School sophomore's project in a Big Ten competition.
Sakshi Sowmya Aravind analyzed the iconic Rut
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Sen. Banks Joins IndyCar, Penske at Freedom 250 Grand Prix Press Conference on the National Mall
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Sen. Banks Joins IndyCar, Penske at Freedom 250 Grand Prix Press Conference on the National Mall
Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) attended a press conference on the National Mall announcing the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an upcoming race that will take place in Washington, D.C. in August as part of the celebration of America's 250th birthday.
The race will be August 22nd and 23rd, 2026
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Shapiro Administration Highlights Additional $6.6 Million Investment in EMS Professionals to Improve Care for Pennsylvanians, Demonstrates Lifesaving Equipment These Dollars Help Provide
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on March 9, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Highlights Additional $6.6 Million Investment in EMS Professionals to Improve Care for Pennsylvanians, Demonstrates Lifesaving Equipment These Dollars Help Provide
EMS investments help local agencies pay for equipment, tuition support, recruitment, and training assistance.
Since taking office, Governor Josh Shapiro's budgets have invested more t
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Spotlight on Sports: Three make all-conference women's basketball teams
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news:
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Spotlight on Sports: Three make all-conference women's basketball teams
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Last week in review: In its season of several firsts, the women's basketball team saw three players named to United East All-Conference teams, while Friday's 15-goal win over Shenandoah University improved the men's lacrosse record to 5-1, matching the start of the 2023 squad.
On the horizon: Three wrestlers
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Temple researchers help uncover and restore massive cold-water coral reef in Argentina
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple researchers help uncover and restore massive cold-water coral reef in Argentina
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Erik Cordes, professor and chair of the Department of Biology, and PhD candidate Morgan Will are part of a deep-sea research project in Argentina focused on discovering and restoring largely unknown cold-water coral reefs.
The Great Barrier Reef is a vast, colorful ecosystem teeming with underwater life. It is the
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Temple's economic impact in Pennsylvania is more than $11 billion
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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Temple's economic impact in Pennsylvania is more than $11 billion
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According to a new economic impact study, Temple and Temple Health's impact on the state economy is more than $11 billion, including nearly 52,000 jobs.
Temple University takes pride in its role as Philadelphia's Public Research University. But together with Temple Health, the university is also one of Philadelphia's most significant e
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The Composition of Capital: Integrating Strategy, Sustainability and Stewardship in Financial Governance
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news:
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The Composition of Capital: Integrating Strategy, Sustainability and Stewardship in Financial Governance
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CO-AUTHORED WITH BERNSTEIN PRIVATE WEALTH
Like an artist blending tones to create balance and depth, nonprofit boards must balance assets, allocation, and mission priorities to achieve both sustainability and impact.
During the Gupta Governance Institute's 2025 Nonprof
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Thiel College innovation grant supports speech-language pathology curriculum enhancement
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College innovation grant supports speech-language pathology curriculum enhancement
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College has awarded a teaching innovation grant through the Judge and Mrs. George H. Rowley Endowment for Teaching Excellence to support curriculum enhancements in the College's Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program.
* Register for the upcoming Speech-Language Pathology
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Thompson Announces Appointment of Hunter Simonds to the United States Military Academy
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Thompson Announces Appointment of Hunter Simonds to the United States Military Academy
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BELLEFONTE, Pa. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) today announced that Mr. Hunter Simonds of Westfield, Pa., has accepted a fully-qualified appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y.
Simonds is a senior at Cowanesque Valley High School. He is the son of Shawn and Nicole
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Unveil Eight Selections for Pilot Program Testing Next-Gen Aircraft in America's Skies
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release:
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THE FUTURE OF AVIATION IS HERE: Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and FAA Unveil Eight Selections for Pilot Program Testing Next-Gen Aircraft in America's Skies
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced eight proposals were selected as part of the brand-new Advanced Air Mobility and El
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Two ISIS Supporters Charged With Attempting To Detonate Explosive Devices During Protests Outside Gracie Mansion
NEW YORK, March 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Two ISIS Supporters Charged With Attempting To Detonate Explosive Devices During Protests Outside Gracie Mansion
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, Attorney General for the United States, Pamela Bondi, Deputy Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office o
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U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Legend and Broadcaster Carli Lloyd to Headline PA Chamber's 2026 Women in Business Conference
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Legend and Broadcaster Carli Lloyd to Headline PA Chamber's 2026 Women in Business Conference
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist and Two -Time World Cup Champion to Speak April 2, 2026, in Lancaster
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The PA Chamber today announced that Carli Lloyd, U.S. Women's National Soccer Team legend and FOX Sports analyst, will
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University of Pennsylvania: Mapping the Expanding Cosmos - Dark Energy Survey Unveils Clearest Picture Yet
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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Mapping the expanding cosmos: Dark Energy Survey unveils clearest picture yet
The Dark Energy Survey collaborative, including Penn researchers, recently released an analysis that gives the clearest picture yet of how dark energy is driving the universe's expansion and how matter--including galaxies and groups of galaxies--has been organized over cosmic time.
Key Takeaways
* The Dark Ener
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Ursinus revamps health sciences program into four new majors
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Ursinus College issued the following news:
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Ursinus revamps health sciences program into four new majors
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Ursinus College's Department of Health Sciences is transforming its program into four new distinct majors. Starting in the fall of 2026, students will be able to declare a major in allied health studies, kinesiology and exercise science, health and physical education, and public health.
Health Sciences Chair and Associate Professor Steve Kol
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Vermont to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Vermont to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
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Attorney General Charity Clark today released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
"In May 2024, a bipartisan
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Washington & Jefferson College: Rail Transit Systems and Urban Planning in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Luxembourg
WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news:
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Rail transit systems and urban planning in Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Luxembourg
For her Magellan Project, Hina Tamura explored how transportation shapes the way cities function and how people experience urban life. Traveling to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Luxembourg, Tamura studied rail transit systems and urban planning in cities known for efficient, human-centered infrastructure. By immer
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White House Sends 7 Nominations to Senate on March 9, 2026
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The White House sent to the Senate on March 9, 2026, the nominations of seven individuals for positions in the federal government:
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Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security.
James Arnott, of Missouri, to be United States Marshal for the Western District of Missouri for the term of four years.
Jack Chambers, of West Virginia, to be United States Marshal for the Southern District of West Virginia for the term of four years.
Darrell Owens
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White House: President Trump Has Secured Trillions of Dollars in New Investments - and the List Keeps Growing
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The White House issued the following news:
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President Trump Has Secured Trillions of Dollars in New Investments - and the List Keeps Growing
Since President Donald J. Trump took office, his bold America First economic policies have unleashed an unprecedented wave of private-sector investment. Companies worldwide are racing to onshore production, strengthen domestic supply chains, and build the future here at home -- delivering trillions of dollars in new investme
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Wilkes University Awarded an Investment in Nursing Care
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, March 10 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release:
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Wilkes University Awarded an Investment in Nursing Care
Wilkes University recently received $500,000 to enhance its Clinical Nursing Simulation Center. The federal funds represent a portion of more than $1 million earmarked for northeastern Pennsylvania in the 2026 budget as announced by Senator John Fetterman's office.
While the money, along with $750,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital P
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Wrestling team cruises to another crown at 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Wrestling team cruises to another crown at 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team (15-0, 8-0) rolled through the field to win 2026 Big Ten Championship on March 8 in their very own Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State, hosting the event for the first time since 2021, crowned seven individual championships as well. The Nittany Li
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