| News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors Newsletter for Thursday March 12, 2026 ( 61 items ) |
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"Celebrate Marywood" Event to Honor Virginia Doherty McGregor and Father Thomas M. Muldowney
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Marywood University posted the following news:
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"Celebrate Marywood" Event to Honor Virginia Doherty McGregor and Father Thomas M. Muldowney
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Marywood University will honor Virginia Doherty McGregor, Scranton, and The Reverend Thomas M. Muldowney, M.Div., D-AAETS, Moscow, at its annual signature fundraising event, Celebrate Marywood, on May 7, 2026. The festivities will take place outdoors at the Motherhouse and Seminary Morgan Memorial Garden in the
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American Academy of Neurology Awards Over $4.6 Million in Research Grants
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 12 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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American Academy of Neurology Awards Over $4.6 Million in Research Grants
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN), the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 AAN Research Program. This year, the AAN has awarded more than $4.6 million toward neuroscience research and training throu
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American Center for Law and Justice: CNN Post Backfires Again, As SCOTUS Weighs Defamation Case
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news:
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CNN Post Backfires Again, As SCOTUS Weighs Defamation Case
CNN just got exposed for FAKE NEWS again.
The media outlet posted a story to X claiming that the lives of "two Pennsylvania teenagers" were "drastically change[d]" after "throwing homemade bombs" outside New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence, Gracie Mansion. It omitted the part where the two teens hurled a very deadly explosive device
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Americans Estimated to Lose $119 Billion Annually to Online Scams
WASHINGTON, March 11 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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Americans Estimated to Lose $119 Billion Annually to Online Scams
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) projects that Americans are losing an estimated $119 billion every year to online scams. This "true" cost of scams is over seven times higher than what was reported to the FBI in 2024, and comes as Americans repo
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As Landmark Philadelphia Neighborhood Makeover Moves Ahead, Ballard Spahr Helps Pave the Way
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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As Landmark Philadelphia Neighborhood Makeover Moves Ahead, Ballard Spahr Helps Pave the Way
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A recent groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start of construction at the Philadelphia Housing Authority 's Westpark Apartments site in West Philadelphia-a large, mixed-used, mixed-income housing redevelopment project in which Ballard Spahr lawyers are playing
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ASTM International to Sponsor 2026 Exo Games, Centered on Emergency Response
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, March 11 [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:
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ASTM International to Sponsor 2026 Exo Games, Centered on Emergency Response
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ASTM International's Exo Technology Center of Excellence (ET CoE) is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Exo Games,
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Attorney General Sunday Files Another Lawsuit Against NEPA-Based Home Builder, This Time for Undisclosed Transfers of Properties
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Files Another Lawsuit Against NEPA-Based Home Builder, This Time for Undisclosed Transfers of Properties
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AG Sued Contractor in 2022 for Failures to Complete Work
HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday has filed a lawsuit against Edward and Beata Myles and their company, Professional Home Services, for undisclosed transfers of properties -which th
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Blackstone Energy Transition Partners Announces Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies
NEW YORK, March 11 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release:
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Blackstone Energy Transition Partners Announces Agreement to Acquire Majority Stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies
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NEW YORK, NY & LANCASTER, PA - March 11, 2026 - Blackstone (NYSE: BX) and Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc. ("ACT") announced today that funds managed by Blackstone Energy Transition Partners ("Blackstone") have entered into a definitive agreemen
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson February 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 11, 2026
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Area prices down 0.1 percent over the two months, up 1.7 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Baltimore-Columbia-Towson was down 0.1 percent from December to February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today.
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region February 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 11, 2026
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Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 2.7 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.5 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Both, the all items les
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BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington February 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 11, 2026
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Area prices up 1.0 percent over the two months, up 3.5 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington was up 1.0 percent for the two months ending in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BL
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BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City February 2026
NEW YORK, March 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - March 11, 2026
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Area prices up 0.7 percent over the month, 3.2 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area rose 0.7 percent in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Michael
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Boyle Statement on February 2026 CPI Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on February 2026 CPI Inflation Data
Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for February 2026 was 2.4 percent:
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Civil Rights Appellate Clinic files amicus brief in Third Circuit Court
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Civil Rights Appellate Clinic files amicus brief in Third Circuit Court
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa.-The Penn State Dickinson Law Civil Rights Appellate Clinic, representing the National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) and the National Women's Law Center (NWLC), filed an amicus curiae brief in support of the petitioner-plaintiff Sophia O'Neill in the U.S. Court of Appeal
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College of Ag Sciences, Penn State Extension, at forefront of avian flu response
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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College of Ag Sciences, Penn State Extension, at forefront of avian flu response
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) once again is threatening Pennsylvania's poultry industry, but researchers, diagnosticians and extension educators in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences are at the forefront of efforts to slow the virus, support producers and provide
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Copyright Royalty Board Issues Final Rule for Noncommercial Educational Webcasters
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSFR) -- The Library of Congress Copyright Royalty Board issued a final rule establishing royalty rates and terms for the digital performance of sound recordings by noncommercial educational webcasters. These regulations govern the license period starting Jan. 1, 2026, and ending Dec. 31, 2030.
The rule applies to student-staffed stations at accredited schools and colleges that stay below a monthly threshold of 160,000 aggregate tuning hours. Under the schedule, webcaster
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CPSC Seeks Public Input on Toddler Bed Standards
WASHINGTON, March 12 (TNSFR) -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is seeking public input regarding a revised voluntary safety standard for toddler beds. ASTM International, West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, notified the agency that it published an updated version of the voluntary standard which replaces the previous specifications for these durable products.
Under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, the commission maintains mandatory rules that are substantially the
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Crapo, Wyden, Colleagues Call on Trump to Prioritize Opening Japanese Market Access to U.S. Potato Industry
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release:
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Crapo, Wyden, Colleagues Call on Trump to Prioritize Opening Japanese Market Access to U.S. Potato Industry
U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) led House and Senate colleagues in asking President Trump to prioritize gaining market access for U.S. fresh potatoes during Japanese Prime Minister Takaich
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Davis, Sewell Press Trump Administration for Explanation After More Than 830,000 Taxpayers Have Their Refunds Delayed
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Danny K. Davis, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support, and Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Alabama, ranking member of the Subcommittee Oversight, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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Davis, Sewell Press Trump Administration for Explanation After More Than 830,000 Taxpayers Have Their Refunds Delayed
Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Ranking Member Danny K. Davis (D-IL) and
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Deluzio Statement on Cosponsoring H.R. 3565, the "Block the Bombs" Act
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio Statement on Cosponsoring H.R. 3565, the "Block the Bombs" Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Deluzio (PA-17) put out the following statement on his co-sponsorship of H.R. 3565, the Block the Bombs Act.
"I agree with Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Meeks' concerns about the Trump Administration bypassing Congress to send bombs to Israel as part of this Iran War tha
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Department of Justice: Aetna Agrees to Pay $117.7 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Aetna Agrees to Pay $117.7 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Aetna Inc., a national insurer incorporated under the laws of Pennsylvania, has agreed to pay $117,700,000 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting or failing to withdraw inaccurate and untruthful diagnosis codes for its Medicare Advantage Plan enrollees in order to increase its payments fro
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Duquesne Kline School of Law Student Named Best Advocate in the Nation
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release:
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Duquesne Kline School of Law Student Named Best Advocate in the Nation
Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University student Olivia Brophy, 2L, was named the number one Best Advocate in the United States of America at the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition in Atlanta, Georgia, during the weekend of March 6, 2026. The Appellate Moot Court team she is part of
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Duquesne Kline School of Law's Appellate Moot Court Team Advances to International Competition
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release:
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Duquesne Kline School of Law's Appellate Moot Court Team Advances to International Competition
The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's Appellate Moot Court team delivered an outstanding performance at the prestigious Philip C. Jessup International Moot Court Competition in Atlanta, Georgia, during the weekend of March 6, 2026.
Olivia Brophy, 2L, was named the #1 Best Jessup
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EMILYs List Announces Additional Round of Pennsylvania General Assembly Endorsements
WASHINGTON, March 11 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Announces Additional Round of Pennsylvania General Assembly Endorsements
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, announced its next round of Pennsylvania legislative endorsements as the filing deadline closes. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:
"EMILYs List is proud to endorse these seven bold
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Enhancing gut-brain communication reversed cognitive decline, improved memory formation in aging mice
STANFORD, California, March 11 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Enhancing gut-brain communication reversed cognitive decline, improved memory formation in aging mice
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The sight of a delectable plate of lasagna or the aroma of a holiday ham are sure to get hungry bellies rumbling in anticipation of a feast to come. But although we've all experienced the sensation of "eating" with our eyes and noses before food meets mouth, much less is known about th
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Fetterman Continues Fight for Food Worker Rights in Reintroduction of SNAP Legislation
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Fetterman Continues Fight for Food Worker Rights in Reintroduction of SNAP Legislation
Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) reintroduced the Food and Nutrition Delivery Safety Act to require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) authorized retailers to treat delivery drivers fairly, pay good wages, ensure SNAP groceries are delivered safely, and protect S
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FFRF's 'Secular Spotlight' Details Removal of Pa. Religious Character Coach
MADISON, Wisconsin, March 12 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release:
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FFRF's 'Secular Spotlight' details removal of Pa. religious character coach
Freedom From Religion Foundation Staff Attorney Chris Line and FFRF Multimedia Producer Leo Costello on this week's episode of "Secular Spotlight" detail FFRF's work that removed a religious representative from a Pennsylvania public school football team.
FFRF challenged Conemaugh Township Area High School fo
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King, Golden, Collins Demand IRS re-open Bangor and Augusta Tax Assistance Centers
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King, Golden, Collins Demand IRS re-open Bangor and Augusta Tax Assistance Centers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King and U.S. Representative Jared Golden are calling on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to immediately reverse the closure of its Augusta and Bangor Tax Assistance Centers (TAC).
TACs are physical offices which offer assistance to Mainers who lack st
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Lafayette College Announces Minor in Finance
EASTON, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Lafayette College issued the following news:
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Lafayette College announces new minor in finance
Unique to Lafayette, new program incorporates requirements in ethics and capstone courses
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Lafayette has introduced an interdisciplinary minor in finance to its academic catalog, allowing students from all backgrounds to explore a field that intersects just about every discipline offered at the College and designed with a capstone and unique emphasis on eth
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Larsen Announces Washington Selected as Testing Partner for Next-Generation Aircraft
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen Announces Washington Selected as Testing Partner for Next-Generation Aircraft
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Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02), top Democrat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, released the following statement:
"The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) selecting Washington as a partner in testing next-generation aircraft will create good-paying jobs for the people I repres
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Larsen Calls on Trump to Prioritize Opening Japanese Market Access to U.S. Potato Industry
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen Calls on Trump to Prioritize Opening Japanese Market Access to U.S. Potato Industry
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Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) and House and Senate colleagues to call on President Trump to prioritize gaining market access for U.S. fresh potatoes during Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi S
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Millersville University: Alumni Career Panel Share Stories, Insights and Perspectives
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Millersville University issued the following news:
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Alumni Career Panel Share Stories, Insights and Perspectives
The discussion, an annual event sponsored by the Career Center, was followed by a dinner during which students could share time with the five alumni.
By Mary Dolheimer
Millersville students enjoyed a visit from several alumni who participated in a panel discussion about their careers, insights and perspectives. The discussion, an annua
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Misericordia University Launches Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Misericordia University issued the following news:
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Misericordia University Launches Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program
Misericordia University is expanding its graduate nursing offerings with the launch of a new Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) program, designed to prepare registered nurses to deliver advanced care to adults and older adults with complex, acute, and critical health conditions.
The program eq
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Morgan Lewis, Villanova to Examine Global Sporting Events and Labor Dynamics at 2026 Moorad Symposium
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Lewis, Villanova to Examine Global Sporting Events and Labor Dynamics at 2026 Moorad Symposium
As cities and leagues navigate the legal and commercial complexities of hosting global sporting events and managing evolving labor relationships, panelists at the 2026 Jeffrey S. Moorad Sports Law Journal Symposium at Villanova University will explore these devel
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N.J. Gov. Sherrill Issues Remarks on FY 2027 Budget
TRENTON, New Jersey, March 11 -- Gov. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following remarks on March 10, 2026, on fiscal 2027 budget:
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Governor Sherrill Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Address
Rising to the Mission: A More Affordable & Accountable New Jersey
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Lieutenant Governor Caldwell.
Senate President Scutari. Speaker Coughlin. Majority Leaders Ruiz and Greenwald. Republican Leaders Bucco and DiMaio. Members of the 222nd Legislature.
Chief Justice Rabner and Judge Blee. Members of
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NYC Mayor Mamdani Vows Accountability After Attempted Terrorism at Gracie Mansion
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced during a news conference that his office will hold perpetrators accountable following an attempted act of ISIS-inspired terrorism during a weekend protest. Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch confirmed that two suspects from Pennsylvania are in federal custody after allegedly deploying improvised explosive devices containing triacetone triperoxide near Gracie Mansion.
Mamdani praised the heroism of Assistant Chief Aaron
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Pa. Human Services Dept.: Shapiro Administration is Making Child Care More Affordable & Available, Proposing Additional $10 Million to Increase Bonuses for Child Care Workers by 40 Percent
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on March 10, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration is Making Child Care More Affordable & Available, Proposing Additional $10 Million to Increase Bonuses for Child Care Workers by 40 Percent
Governor Josh Shapiro doubles down on the success of the child care recruitment and retention bonuses and aims to increase payments for child care workers in the proposed 2026-27 Budget.
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Pa. State Sen. Pennycuick Introduces School Bus Driver Safety Bill
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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Pennycuick Introduces School Bus Driver Safety Bill
RED HILL - Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduced legislation today to increase penalties for school bus drivers who get behind the wheel to transport our children while under the influence of alcohol, a controlled substance or a dangerous combination of both.
"We must do all that we can to protect children,
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Penn Announces Partnership With Service to School to Support Veteran and Military-affiliated Applicants
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news:
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Penn announces new partnership with Service to School to support veteran and military-affiliated applicants
The University joins a select group of schools that are committed to expanding access to higher education for veterans and service members and supporting their academic and professional aspirations.
The University of Pennsylvania today announced a new partnership with Service to Sch
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Penn State Altoona Professors' Book Wins Writers Conference Award
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news:
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Penn State Altoona professors' book wins Writers Conference award
'A Literary Field Guide to Northern Appalachia' was edited by Penn State faculty members Todd Davis and Carolyn G. Mahan along with Noah Davis
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The Writers Conference of Northern Appalachia (WCoNA) has selected "A Literary Field Guide to Northern Appalachia," edited by Penn State faculty members Todd Davis and Carolyn
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Penn State Greater Allegheny Social Work Program Earns National Accreditation
MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Greater Allegheny social work program earns national accreditation
By Joshua Ryan Simon
Penn State Greater Allegheny's Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program has earned accreditation from the Council on Social Work Education's Board of Accreditation, the national body that ensures programs meet rigorous quality standards, including sufficient resources, qual
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Penn State Scranton Celebrates Women's History Month
DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Scranton celebrates Women's History Month
By Rebekah Howells
March is Women's History Month and to commemorate it Penn State Scranton Library Operations Supervisor Mary Ann Joyce created a special display in the library celebrating women throughout history.
The display features books such as "Babe Didrikson Zaharias, The Making of a Champion," which is about one of
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Penn State-Brandywine: BOAS Strategic Advisors Founder Speaks With Students on Career Possibilities
MEDIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news:
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BOAS Strategic Advisors founder speaks with students on career possibillities
Mike Boas, a member of the Brandywine Advisory Board, spoke with students from Penn State Brandywine, Beaver and Hazleton about broadening their perspectives, transferable skills
By Christina Billie
Mike Boas, a member of the Penn State Brandywine Advisory Board and founder and principal advisor of
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PennWest faculty lead national roundtable honoring influential criminologist Stanton Samenow
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest faculty lead national roundtable honoring influential criminologist Stanton Samenow
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Faculty from PennWest University helped lead a national conversation on the enduring impact of pioneering criminologist and psychologist Stanton E. Samenow (1941-2023) during a roundtable discussion at the annual conference of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in Philadelphia.
The March 4 event brought together
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Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Government Theft
WILMINGTON, Delaware, March 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware posted the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Government Theft
A Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, man was sentenced on March 10, 2026, to 18 months in prison for stealing COVID-19 relief funds and ordered to pay $866,171 in restitution. Chief U.S. District Judge Colm F. Connolly imposed the sentence.
Congress created the Employee
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President Bendapudi appears before House Appropriations Committee
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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President Bendapudi appears before House Appropriations Committee
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HARRISBURG, Pa. -Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi testified to state lawmakers on March 11 that continued investment in the University's students and mission represents an investment in Pennsylvania's young people and the state's economic future.
Appearing before the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee as p
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Professor Andrea J. Martin participates in bipartisan Congressional briefing on the IHRA definition of antisemitism
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Andrea J. Martin participates in bipartisan Congressional briefing on the IHRA definition of antisemitism
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CARLISLE, Pa.-Professor Andrea J. Martin participated in a bipartisan congressional staff briefing, "Understanding the IHRA Definition of Anti-Semitism: Why It Matters, How It Works, and Where It Makes a Difference," on March 5, 2026. The briefing was hos
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Professor Andrea J. Martin speaks at the Law and Antisemitism Conference at Cardozo School of Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Andrea J. Martin speaks at the Law and Antisemitism Conference at Cardozo School of Law
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CARLISLE, Pa.-Professor Andrea J. Martin is a member of the Steering Committee for the Law and Antisemitism Conference, held March 8-9 at Cardozo Law School.
Based on her recent research, she delivered two presentations at the conference: "Advancing Jewish Civil Rights t
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Protective Clothing and Equipment Performance Symposium Invites Papers
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, March 11 [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:
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Protective Clothing and Equipment Performance Symposium Invites Papers
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Papers are invited for ASTM International's 12th Symposium on Performance of Protective Clothing and Equipment,
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Vow to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 9 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition vow to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert tick
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Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds 'Food is Medicine' Could Unlock $45 Billion for States
NEW YORK, March 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release:
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New Rockefeller Foundation Research Finds 'Food is Medicine' Could Unlock $45 Billion for States
Food is Medicine (FIM) programs, which provide produce prescriptions and medically tailored meals and groceries to people with diet-related conditions, could generate more than $45 billion in state economic activity, create 316,000 jobs nationwide, and generate $5.6 billion for America's small and mi
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Scholars Focus on Credit, Accountability, and Transparency in Scientific Authorship Guidelines
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release:
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Scholars Focus on Credit, Accountability, and Transparency in Scientific Authorship Guidelines
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Who takes credit and assumes accountability for published scientific scholarship are critical issues - for individual careers, for research institutions, for the scientific community and, importantly, for the trustworthiness of science itself. What constit
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer completes 50-state 'America at Work' Listening Tour in first year as Labor Secretary
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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Secretary Chavez-DeRemer completes 50-state 'America at Work' Listening Tour in first year as Labor Secretary
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer completed her "America at Work" listening tour on Monday with a visit to Tulsa, Oklahoma. One year ago, Secretary Chavez-DeRemer set out to meet with workers and employers in all 50 states and committed to bring their stories back to
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Severe Weather Threat Now Shifting East After Tornadoes and Massive Hail Sweep Across the Central U.S.
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release on March 11, 2026:
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Severe Weather Threat Now Shifting East After Tornadoes and Massive Hail Sweep Across the Central US
In the wake of a widespread severe weather outbreak Tuesday afternoon through the overnight hours across the central United States, AccuWeather expert meteorologists warn the threat of additional damaging storms will shift east
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Thompson, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity Education
WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Thompson, Bonamici Introduce Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity Education
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Suzanne Bonamici(D-OR), co-chairs of the Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, introduced the Cybersecurity Skills Integration Act.
This bipartisan legislation seeks to create a pilot program that will award competitive
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Turner Begins Vertical Construction on $900 Million Geisinger Wyoming Valley Expansion
NEW YORK, March 11 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Turner Begins Vertical Construction on $900 Million Geisinger Wyoming Valley Expansion
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Turner has begun vertical construction on the $900 million expansion of Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, marking a major milestone in one of Northeastern Pennsylvania's largest healthcare investments.
After nearly years of planning and foundation work, steel is now rising on the 11-story,
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University of Alabama: Hidden immune circuit in the uterus revealed - Findings shed light on preeclampsia and early pregnancy failure
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, March 11 -- The University of Alabama issued the following Q&A involving Paige Porrett, professor of surgery and obstetrics and gynecology:
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A hidden immune circuit in the uterus revealed: Findings shed light on preeclampsia and early pregnancy failure
Research Findings Behind the Technology Q&A with Researcher
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A new peer-reviewed study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, supported by the National Institutes of Health and published today in Science Tr
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Utah A.G. Brown to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing the Live Entertainment Industry
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on March 11, 2026:
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Attorney General Derek Brown to continue case against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry
Attorney General Derek Brown confirmed that Utah will continue to pursue litigation over Live Nation and Ticketmaster monopoly despite the settlement announced by the U.S. Department of Justice on Monday. Utah is part of a bipartisan coali
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Villanova Professor Explores the 'Infinite Garden' of Pi Ahead of Pi Day
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, March 11 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
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The Power of Pi
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The digits of pi are infinite. It's an irrational number-one whose decimal never ends and never repeats. Over time, with brilliant minds and brilliant technology, humans have been able to calculate its digits further and further, now forming a 100-trillion decimal tail.
In many ways, the infinitely long decimal expansion of pi is a metaphor for its limitless applicable value
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Westminster Students Capture State Championships and National Speech and Debate Honors
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Westminster College issued the following news:
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Westminster students capture state championships and national speech and debate honors
Westminster College's Speech and Debate Society captured multiple state championships and a national team title after strong performances at two major competitions in February and March.
At the Pennsylvania Forensic Association (PFA) State Tournament held Feb. 21-22 at Bloomsburg University, the team's Readers Th
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Xfinity Teams Up With NBC Sports and Golf Channel to Deliver THE PLAYERS Championship in RealTime4K
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release:
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Xfinity Teams up with NBC Sports and Golf Channel to Deliver THE PLAYERS Championship in RealTime4K
* RealTime4K Brings Fans Closer to Every Drive, Approach and Putt with Ultra-Fast, Ultra-Sharp Coverage All Tournament Long
* Xfinity Also Debuts Fan View and Create Your Own Multiview as Part of Its Comprehensive Viewing Experience for the Iconic Tournament at TPC Sawgrass
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