BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Man Sentenced to Prison for Stealing Millions in Childcare Scholarship Payments from the State of Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today the sentencing of former childcare center owner Jonathan Tarrell Smalls, 42, of Pennsylvania, in three separate cases. Smalls was indicted on January 3, 2025 and on March 28, 2025, he pleaded   more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * AccuWeather(R) Launches First of A Kind Weather App in ChatGPT AccuWeather's Exclusive MinuteCast(R), RealFeel(R) and RealFeel(R) Shade Temperature, Plus AccuWeather 10-Day Forecasts, Radar, Current Conditions and Government Weather Advisories All Now Available Directly in ChatGPT * AccuWeather(R), - the most trusted source of weather forecast  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * After Early Emissions Gains, Pennsylvania Faces Tough Tradeoffs on Climate, Cost and Reliability, PPI Finds * WASHINGTON -A new report from the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) finds that Pennsylvania has made significant progress reducing carbon emissions while maintaining energy affordability, but warns that the next phase of decarbonization will be more comple  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, March 24 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * Altek Business Systems Expands Industry-Specific Technology Strategies to Strengthen Compliance * BTA member Altek Business Systems has expanded its focus on industry-specific technology strategies built to help health care, finance and legal organizations meet security and compliance standards while reducing operational risk. With offices in Lehigh Valley and Telfor  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 23 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * America Off-the-Map: The Rural Destinations You Haven't Heard Of Yet * As travelers seek alternatives to tourist hotspots, Airbnb is unveiling its first-ever America Off-the-Map list,a curated collection of rural US destinations ripe for discovery. According to a recent Focaldata survey commissioned by Airbnb, 86% of travelers and 94% of Gen Z are interested in ru  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, March 24 [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: * * * ASCET Insights Brief Pinpoints Standardization Gaps and Workforce Challenges in Quantum Technology * The Advancing Standardization for Critical and Emerging Technologies (ASCET) Center  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim co-organizes global AI dispute resolution exchange Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim co-organized and moderated sessions at the 2026 International Tech & IP Disputes Exchange (I-TIDE), a major global convening on artificial intelligence (AI) and cross-border technology disputes. The hybrid seminars were held in New Y  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Dodge contributes chapter to recently published book on supporting first-generation law students * CARLISLE, PA- Jeffrey A. Dodge, associate dean for academic affairs, assistant professor, and Joseph H. Goldstein Faculty Scholar, had his essay, "Supporting First Gen Intersectional Identities by Creating Space for the LGBTQIA+ Community," published in the n  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 23 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson asks federal government to make fentanyl money laundering on payment apps a national security priority Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general today asked the president and the federal government to take action to address the issue of drug traffickers using messaging apps like WeChat and its Chinese-based sister app, W  more

ALBANY, New York, March 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * B-Roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Highlights Growing Support for Nation-Leading Proposals to Crack Down on DIY Machine Guns and 3D-Printed Guns * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was joined by district attorneys, county sheriffs and local police chiefs and highlighted growing support among law enforcement for her proposals to strengthen New York's nation-lea  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 25 (TNSLrpt) -- Fatal Work Injuries in West Virginia 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - March 23, 2026 * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 40 in 2024 for West Virginia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the number of work-related fatalities in West Virginia was down 31.0 percent from 58 in 2023. (See chart 1.) The fatal work injury   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * BUDGET PRIORITY PASSES HOUSE: Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Increase Minimum Wage Following Governor Shapiro's Call to Finally Raise the Wage Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 proposed budget once again calls on the General Assembly to raise Pennsylvania's minimum wage to $15 an hour - as he has done every year since taking office. The House has now passed  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Burns' American-made flag bill advances in House * Bipartisan legislation unanimously clears House State Government Committee HARRISBURG, March 24 - A bipartisan bill sponsored by state Rep. Frank Burns that would require all American flags purchased and displayed by the commonwealth to be made in America cleared a key legislative hurdle today. House Bill 2003 advanced out of t  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls on Feds to Probe Possible Bias Motive for Shooting Targeting Oregon Mosque The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate a possible bias motive for a shooting targeting an Oregon mosque. The Islamic Community Ce  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Candice J. Enders to Present at the Bar Bri Class Action CLE Litigation Ethics: Navigating Gray Areas in Class Communications, Settlement * Berger Montague is pleased to announce that Shareholder Candice J. Enders will serve as a panelist for the upcoming BARBRI Continuing Legal Education (CLE) program, Class Action Litigation Ethics: Navigating Gray Areas in Class A  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon University Announces 2026 Honorary Degree Recipients * Carnegie Mellon University will award honorary degrees to four individuals at its 2026 Commencement (opens in new window) ceremony set for Sunday, May 10 in Gesling Stadium. The recipients will be recognized for their contributions to business, the arts, research and engineering. Jensen Huang, the electrical engineer, phila  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Causer Calls on Shapiro to Invest Federal Rural Health Funding in PA's Northern Tier * BRADFORD - In the midst of ongoing conversations with the Shapiro administration about the brewing health care crisis in the region, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) penned a letter to the governor urging him to ensure vital federal health care funds are directed to the communities that nee  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on March 24, 2026: * * * Chairman Garbarino Testifies Before Rules Committee in Support of Rep. Mackenzie's DHS Resolution, Urges End to Shutdown On day 39 of the Democrat shutdown, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.Res.1128, which was introduced by Rep. Ryan   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Uncover "Leaky Pipeline" of Escalating Disparities Across the Care Pathway for Pediatric Head Injury Patients * Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) found escalating disparities at each point along the healthcare system journey for pediatric head trauma patients from diagnosis through   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Comcast Business Powers Record-Breaking 2026 THE PLAYERS Championship with City-Scale Network Deployment and Enables First-Ever RealTime4K Viewing Experience Comcast's integrated network, broadcast, and viewing platforms powered one of the largest temporary connectivity deployments in professional golf * Comcast Business today announced it powered the 2026   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Damning New Documents Obtained By Judiciary Democrats Reveal Trump Stole Classified Documents to Advance His Business Interests Previously Unseen Docs Reveal That Susie Wiles Witnessed Trump Showing a Classified Map to Unnamed Plane Passengers, and President Took Sensitive Document Accessible to Only Six People in the U.S. Government * Rep. Jamie R  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Dean Danielle M. Conway and Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn speaking at UVA School of Law * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA.-Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway and Professor Andrea M. Matwyshyn will serve as panelists at the Intellectual Property Rights in Government Contracting Sympos  more

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, March 24 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Dean Smith Joins UN Foundation Delegation to Africa * In January, the Dean of the School of Diplomacy and International Relations, Courtney Smith, Ph.D., joined the United Nations Foundation learning trip delegation to Ghana and Togo alongside representatives of the United States Congress. Over six days, the delegation engaged directly with key development challenges in both countries and examined ho  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Must Fund DHS and End the Shutdown * "The Democrat shutdown is dangerous and disgraceful. Once again, Democrats are proving they care more about illegal immigrant criminals than the safety and security of American citizens." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the painful impact of the Democrat shutdown of American Security on TSA agents and  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * DHS Response to Houlahan, Members of Congress Reveals "Unacceptable" Trump Admin Proceedings Against Veterans, Military Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), with Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and other lawmakers, secured new data obtained from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealing that the Trump Administration has attempted to deport hundreds  more

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * East Stroudsburg University Issued Official Carnegie Seal as Research University East Stroudsburg University has been issued an official seal for the 2025 Research Activity Designations by American Council on Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching (Carnegie Foundation). The list shows an updated methodology intended to better account for and ref  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 24 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * Extending Blood Clot Prevention Reduces Complications in Breast Reconstruction Patients * * Patients who took an extended course of blood thinners following breast reconstruction surgery had significantly lower rates of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism compared to those on a shorter regimen. * Pulmonary embolis  more

AKRON, Ohio, March 25 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Ohio Customers Can Get Assistance with Electric Bills Assistance programs can help customers keep energy costs manageable When temperatures drop, home heating systems have to work harder - especially during long stretches of frigid weather. That extra energy use can cause electric bills to climb. To help manage seasonal costs, Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison - FirstEnergy Corp. (  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * George Washington University/Pfizer Global Medical Collaborative Awards Two Grants to Expand Teledermatology Programs in Underserved Communities * The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, in collaboration with Pfizer Global Medical Grants, today announced the recipients of two grants supporting the expansion of GW's Teledermatology clinic model in underserved communities acro  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan Leads Pennsylvania Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Prevent Plastic Pipeline Tragedies * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, on the third anniversary of the deadly explosion at the R.M. Palmer Company chocolate factory in West Reading, Pennsylvania, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) led ten bipartisan Pennsylvania colleagues in introducing the Preventing Future Vintage Plastic Pipeline  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * How a postwar research push changed Penn In the second of a limited series, 'Chapters of Change' showcases another transformational moment in Penn's past shaped by changes in society--World War II--during which the U.S.'s drive for knowledge sparked massive investments in research. * World War II not only changed the world it also shaped the future of the University of Pennsylvania, spurr  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service issued the following news: * * * Time is running out to claim $1.2 billion in refunds for tax year 2022; taxpayers face April 15 deadline The Internal Revenue Service today announced that over 1.3 million people across the nation have unclaimed refunds for tax year 2022 and face an April 15 deadline to submit their tax returns. The IRS estimates that approximately $1.2 billion in refunds remains unclaimed fo  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on Apr. 9 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Natalie Bazarova, professor of communication, director of the Social Media Lab and associate vice provost for research at Cornell University, will present "Fostering Healthier Digital Ecosystems Through Prosocial Design and Digital Literacy Interventions" at 12:10 p.m. on Apr. 9 in E20  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * IST Distinguished Lecture Series to host digital communication expert on April 9 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Natalie Bazarova, professor of communication, director of the Social Media Lab and associate vice provost for research at Cornell University, will present "Fostering Healthier Digital Ecosystems Through Prosocial Design and Digital Literacy Interventions" at 12:10 p.m. on April 9 in E  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP, Sharon Regional Health System Announce Clinical Training Affiliation Agreement for IUP Proposed College of Osteopathic Medicine Future Students Indiana University of Pennsylvania and Sharon Regional Health System have announced a clinical training affiliation agreement for future students at IUP's proposed college of osteopathic medicine. Securing clinical training sites for students i  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, March 25 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Japanese Scholars Visit One-of-a-Kind Nursing Theory Center at UT Health Sciences Written by Leigh Ann Roman A nursing theory that originated at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has made a major impact worldwide, especially in Japan. Followers of this theory traveled from Japan to Memphis recently to visit the Dr. Margaret A. Newman Center for Nursing Theory, es  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Kinkead, Green unveil bill tying legislator COLA to minimum wage increases * Automatic, annual minimum wage bump at same rate of lawmaker pay raises HARRISBURG, March 24 - Annual cost-of-living increases calculated for lawmakers' salaries would be applied to Pennsylvania's minimum wage through a bill introduced today by state Reps. Emily Kinkead and Roni Green. "It is shameful   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Low-cost sensor system could warn farmers of salt stress in plants Soil salinity is a critical concern in agriculture when excessive soluble salts restrict a plant's water uptake, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, hindering crop growth and reducing yields on roughly 30% of U.S. irrigated land. Caused by irrigation, poor drainage or saltwater intrusion, soil salinity impacts  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 25 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud and Vulnerable Victims Unit Obtains $4 Million Settlement with Center for Vein Restoration to Resolve Allegations of Unnecessary Vein Treatment Procedures Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that his office has reached a settlement with CVR Management, LLC, to resolve allegations that the company's multistate net  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Mexican man charged with human smuggling and child endangerment after crossing the Niagara River in a rubber boat * Smuggled Irish man wanted on Rhode Island felony assault charges GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. - U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested two men and one woman after they illegally entered the United States from Canada. On March 15, U.S. Border Patrol agent  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on March 23, 2026: * * * Pay-to-Play Paige Desperately Tries to Cover Up her Corruption A new week means a new attempt by Pay-to-Play Paige Cognetti to distract voters from a recent report detailing how she used her official position to call a special session to ram through a sweetheart deal for the City of Scranton to purchase a building from her political donors. Who funded the deal, you may a  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * PA House Republicans to Unveil "Freedom Through Affordability" Initiative to Cut Costs for Pennsylvania Families * WHAT : As Pennsylvanians are being priced out of everyday life, Pennsylvania House Republicans will hold a press conference on Wednesday, March 25, to launch its "Freedom Through Affordability" initiative-a targeted effort to lower costs and push back against policies drivin  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Pa. House OK's Probst plan to extend veterans tax exemption * HARRISBURG, March 24 - More veterans would be eligible to participate in the Disabled Veterans' Real Estate Tax Exemption program under a proposed constitutional amendment passed today by the PA House of Representatives, according to prime sponsor state Rep. Tarah Probst. "After having served our nation with honor and   more

HERSHEY, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Penn State Health issued the following news: * * * Milton S. Hershey Medical Center named among top 50 hospitals in the United States by Newsweek Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center was named among the top 50 hospitals in the United States in Newsweek's "World's Best Hospitals 2026." Milton S. Hershey Medical Center ranked third in Pennsylvania and 48th overall. The hospital was also recognized as a leader in inf  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Harrisburg graduate student's research helps uncover early athletics history Kendis Butler's American studies project paved the way for Jim Baker's Penn State Harrisburg Hall of Fame induction By Manal Negm Mohamed A Penn State Harrisburg graduate student's research helped uncover the basketball history of 1976 alum Jim Baker, paving the way for his induction into the campu  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Pitt's Center for Energy Hosts Guest Speaker Liwei Zhang * On Friday, March 27, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Energy will welcome Liwei Zhang, research associate at the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) in Pittsburgh, to present on his talk "Assessing Geologic CO2 Storage in China: Potential, Recent Status and Challenges in Wellbore Integrity   more

AKRON, Ohio, March 25 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Potomac Edison Maryland Customers Can Get Help with Seasonal Energy Costs As temperatures rise and fall, many families use more electricity to keep their homes comfortable -- and that added usage can lead to higher energy bills. To help customers stay on top of those costs, Potomac Edison, a FirstEnergy (NYSE: FE) electric company, encourages Maryland households to explore the many b  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Jahanian Says This Moment is Tailor-Made for CMU * Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian emphasized during his 2026 State of the University address that CMU is uniquely prepared to meet the challenges facing higher education.  "If there is one university built for a moment like this, it is Carnegie Mellon," he said. "Our strength has always come from the same place: working at t  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Martin Skladany suggests elite universities should do more to safeguard democracy * CARLISLE, PA.-Professor Martin Skladany, Samuel Weiss Faculty Scholar and professor of law, recently published an article in Times Higher Education arguing that elite colleges should actively oppose unconstitutional acts by the administration, not just defend themselves against   more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. serves as panelist at ABA International Law Section session Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. was recently a panelist during the American Bar Association International Law Section's session titled "What's Happening in Myanmar? The Continued Decline of Rights and the Rule of Law." The session focused on how the civil war in Myanmar affects the r  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith breaks $2 million PPEP threshold as revenue hits $1.58 billion * NEW YORK - Global law firm Reed Smith reported record results for 2025, surpassing $2.02 million in profits per equity partner for the first time, an increase of 11.3%, as global revenue rose 5.6% to $1.58 billion. Net income exceeded $502 million, supported by solid performance across priva  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 24 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Carnegie Mellon Software Engineering Institute posted the following news: * * * SEI Summer Series Events to Feature DevSecOps, MBSE, and Secure Software by Design * March 24, 2026- The Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) Software Engineering Institute (SEI) has announced its 2026 SEI Summer Series. The series of in-person events brings together expert speakers to share practical and technical insights on how software supp  more

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Statler Foundation Continues Support for IUP with Grant for Advanced Hotel Management Software, Sixth Stadler Scholarship of Excellence The Statler Foundation has continued its support for Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management program with a $100,000 program grant to purchase advanced hotel management software and a sixth $25,000 scholarship fo  more

ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, March 24 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * Student panel explores everyday life in the American Revolution Everyday voices of the American Revolution come to St. Bonaventure Monday, March 23, as part of a series of programs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding.  Senior Lecturer Christopher Dalton will moderate a student research panel, "Everyday Voices and Revolution," March 23 at 7 p.m. in Walsh Auditoriu  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Supermassive black holes are growing slower because they have less to consume Astronomers have an answer for a long-running mystery in astrophysics: Why are supermassive black holes today growing slower than in the past? A team of astronomers, led by Penn State researchers, used NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and other X-ray telescopes to find that supermassive black holes are unable t  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple advances community engagement through Campus250 grants Campus projects that were recently awarded funding explore digital safety, civic responsibility and inclusive storytelling ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary. * From cybersecurity to social justice, Temple University community initiatives have been awarded funding through the latest round of the Campus250 grant program, supporting eff  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * The Temple Lung Center Leads in Bronchiectasis Treatment with Care Center Designation * For patients with bronchiectasis-a chronic lung condition in which damaged, thickened airways make breathing challenging-receiving care at an institution  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 24 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Transportation Committee OKs Freeman bill to allow roadside assistance vehicles to use blue safety lights * HARRISBURG, March 24 - The state House Transportation Committee approved legislation Monday that would expand state law to allow more vehicles to use blue safety lights in order to increase the visibility of roadside assistance vehicles, according to prime sponsor state Rep.   more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release: * * * UNCF's Institute for Capacity Building Launching the HBCU Future Leaders Institute A select group of HBCU students will convene during UNITE 2026 Summit to accelerate their ability to support the transformation of their respective campuses * UNCF's Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) announced the launch of the HBCU Future Leaders Institute, a new in-person leadership experience taking place dur  more

AKRON, Ohio, March 25 -- The University of Akron issued the following news: * * * Akron Law, University of Findlay announce new 3+3 partnership The University of Akron School of Law is now offering a new baccalaureate-juris doctor degree pathway for future law professionals in collaboration with The University of Findlay. The new 3+3 pathway allows eligible students to enroll at the University of Findlay for three years while completing an additional three years with Akron Law. This progress  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 (TNSjou) -- U.S. lawmakers who prioritize personal insults over policy debate gain significant media visibility but see no measurable boost in fundraising or electoral success, according to a study of more than 2.2 million public statements. Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication analyzed floor speeches, social media, and press releases from the 118th U.S. Congress to identify legislators acting as conflict entrepreneurs. Yphtach Le  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: * * * VCOM Strengthens Rural and Primary Care Workforce with Strong 2026 Match By Amy Ostroth The Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) is celebrating another successful year of residency matches, with students across all four campuses securing placements that advance the College's mission to serve rural and medically underserved communities. Overall, VCOM's final matc  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, March 25 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Off the track: Retired Racehorse Project launches Thoroughbred Wellness Expo at Equine Medical Center By Sharon Peart Floo Powder used to run on dirt. Now he runs barrels. The 14-year-old Pennsylvania-bred gelding, a former racehorse turned National Barrel Horse Association champion, stepped into the Jane and Stephen Hale Indoor Arena at Virginia Tech's Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center, in Leesburg Vir  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Presses Trump Administration on Mounting Costs to American Families from President's Illegal War with Iran U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, wrote to Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent, White House National Economic Council Di  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Rep. Stevens Champions Bipartisan Bill to Improve Wastewater Treatment and Protect Clean Water * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Assistance Act, legislation to help communities upgrade wastewater systems, address emerging contaminants like PFAS, and keep water bills affordable. Here'  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 25 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release on March 24, 2026: * * * Women in Technology returns with 2026 networking event Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announces the return of the Women in Technology and Analytics Networking Event. The session will take place on Thursday, April 9, from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at IBX headquarters, 1901 Market St. in Philadelphia, in the Daniel J. Hilferty Center for Inno  more