HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Aid Needed to Save PA Fruit Farmers Following Freeze * By Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), Republican chairman PA House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Rep. Dan Moul, Republican Chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, said Pennsylvania fruit growers are assessing damage to crops following a late April freeze that came at a very critical stage in the annual growin  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Alan Baker Awarded Guggenheim Fellowship for Philosophy * Professor of Philosophy Alan Baker was recently named in the 101st class of Guggenheim Fellows. Baker is one of 223 fellows this year and one of only three philosophers. The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation selected the fellows through a rigorous application and peer review process from a pool of nearly 5,000 applicants, based on appli  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Study finds people wait an average of 50 days to see a neurologist for the first time Location, diagnosis affect wait times, but number of neurologists per person do not Highlights * People with insurance through an employer or another commercial plan waited an average of 50 days for their first neurology visit. * Female patients and people with stroke, dizziness/vertigo  more

NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ares Acquires Stake in Rover Pipeline from Blackstone Energy Transition Partners to Serve Growing Energy Demand Centers Across North America * NEW YORK - April 29, 2026 - Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES), a leading global alternative investment manager, announced today that funds led by its Infrastructure Opportunities strategy ("Ares") have acquired a 32.4  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Joins Coalition Pressing DOJ to Crack Down on Cargo Theft The American Trucking Associations joined a broad coalition of freight, retail, and manufacturing stakeholders to pressure the U.S. Department of Justice to implement congressionally mandated measures to counter a sharp rise in cargo theft and organized retail crime. Cargo theft is becoming increa  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Changes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are pushing the U.S. Department of Labor to help lower prescription drug costs by requiring more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). "People should be able to afford their medications, and they can't   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Associations in 24 Counties Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 44 volunteer firefighters' relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Lackawanna, Lancaste  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Minneapolis Team Featured for their Pro Bono Work on Behalf of ICE Detainees Almost All of Whom Have Been Released * MINNEAPOLIS, MN -Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, represented more than 40 individuals detained during the ICE surge in the Twin Cities pro bono with habeas corpus petitions and filed a class action habeas case U.  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Biomarkers help crack the code on saving more equine lives * In both animals and humans, biomarkers can signal that something has gone awry. For clinicians, they are valuable tools-once they are identified. At Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine, David Levine, associate professor of clinical large animal surgery, uses biomarkers as effective detectors of inflammation-early indicators of  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Risch, Republican Colleagues Lead Legislation Protecting American Workers from Harmful Biden Heat Standards, Saving Louisiana Jobs U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Jim Risch (R-ID), and six Republican senato  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 29 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 Commencement Feature: Nate and Gloria Wertjes * Nate and Gloria Wertjes arrived at Notre Dame Law School not just as classmates, but as a team. The couple met through the John Jay Institute in Philadelphia in a program that combined a study of Christian theology and western civilization with rigorous debate, writing, and discussion. "We read a ton, we wrote a lot, and we ar  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania), Tina Smith (D-Minnesota), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) to introduce the bipartisan?Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) Reauthorizat  more

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University-Wilkes-Barre issued the following news: * * * Donovin Lindsay named Penn State Wilkes-Barre's spring 2026 commencement speaker DALLAS, Pa. -- Donovin Lindsay, nonprofit founder, educator and college-access advocate, has been named the spring 2026 commencement speaker at Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Lindsay earned a bachelor's degree in administration of justice from Penn State Wilkes-Barre in 2014 and a master's degree in psych  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * EcoReps workshops create student-leaders in sustainability * Held biweekly throughout each semester, the Office of Sustainability's EcoReps workshops connect sustainability-minded students with peers and career opportunities. EcoReps workshop topics include transit, recycling, and environmental research. For Owls with an interest in creating a environmentally friendly future, EcoReps workshops provid  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $14.8 Million to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows across the Mid-Atlantic * PHILADELPHIA - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen syste  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $80 Million in Funding to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage sto  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-90, 26-91, 26-92) on April 29, 2026: * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be accepta  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Five Time-Removed Honduras Man Who Attempted to Lure Children into Wilkinsburg Residence Charged with Another Illegal Reentry into U.S. A Honduras citizen illegally residing in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of illegal reentry of a removed alien, United States At  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Four Yalies receive 2026 Soros fellowships for 'New Americans' Three Yale students and a recent Yale College alumnus are among 30 individuals to receive Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, which support graduate studies for immigrants or children of immigrants. * Three current Yale students and a member of the Yale College Class of 2023 are among the 30 individuals to receive 2026 Paul & Dais  more

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, April 30 -- Gardner-Webb University issued the following news: * * * Commencement Ceremonies on May 8 will Celebrate Achievements of Over 500 Graduates Gardner-Webb University will celebrate the achievements of over 500 graduates on May 8 in Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center. Traditional undergraduate students will be honored at 9 a.m., with graduates from master's and doctoral programs recognized at 2 p.m. "Commencement is one of the most meaningful days in th  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 28 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * A CAREER award for silent signals shaping smarter robots * For Daigo Shishika, robots are not just machines that move...they can also be experts at communication of various types. With a new CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF), he is advancing a line of research that asks a deceptively simple question: what if robots could "talk" to each other-and to humans-without ever sending a signa  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Going Above and Beyond to Bring Co-op Data to Life * Every LeBow MS in Business Analytics student completes a capstone: an academic course, in collaboration with an external client or partner, that ties together all of the skills and techniques that students have learned during their graduate studies. Two recent graduates layered on an additional experience during their fina  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Plan to Drive Out More Than $711 Million to Connect Every Pennsylvanian to High-Speed Internet Approved by NTIA The approved Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) projects will deliver transformative broadband expansion across the Commonwealth -connecting all 129,356 remaining locations that lack high-speed internet service. Gove  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Graphic design partners with Penn State Votes in Evanisko Project collaboration First-year graphic design students in GD107: Graphic Design Studio in the College of Arts and Architecture's Stuckeman School are applying classroom principles to real-world civic issues this semester through a collaborative project with Penn State Votes, supported by the Evanisko Project and Penn State Univer  more

MCKEESPORT, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University Greater Allegheny campus issued the following news: * * * Greater Allegheny celebrates student research at spring 2026 conference Conference highlights award recipients across multiple categories By Nick Trunzo Penn State Greater Allegheny has announced the award recipients from its spring 2026 Research and Creativity Conference. Supported by the campus' honors program each semester, the conference brings together work from  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * History faculty member Kate Merkel-Hess named Guggenheim Fellow Penn State Associate Professor of History Kate Merkel-Hess has been named a 2026 Guggenheim Fellow by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. Merkel-Hess was among 223 scholars and artists from 52 disciplines chosen for their "prior career achievement and exceptional promise," according to the foundation, which was es  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House approves Burns' American-made flag bill * 'This bill is about putting common sense into law' On a unanimous vote, the House this week approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by state Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, that would require all American flags purchased and displayed by the state to be made in America.  Burns said he introduced H.B. 2003 because current law leaves open   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House approves O'Mara bill to require parental notification of bullying in schools The House today approved a bipartisan bill sponsored by state Reps. Jennifer O'Mara, D-Delaware, and Danillo Burgos, D-Phila., that makes strides toward protecting children and addressing the youth mental health crisis. House Bill 830, which passed the House by a vote of 136-65, would require schools  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House approves Steele bill to strengthen school counseling services * The House today approved a bill sponsored by state Rep. Mandy Steele, D-Allegheny, to standardize and improve school counseling services for students in all grades in Pennsylvania schools by ensuring that counselors aren't pulled away from their needed counseling duties.  House Bill 2218, the School Counseling   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House ok's bills to allow for digital driver's licenses and vehicle registrations * This week, the PA House of Representatives passed two bills with overwhelming bipartisan support designed to keep Pennsylvania up to date in an increasingly technology-driven world, according to state Rep. Ed Neilson, chair of the House Transportation Committee. "Over 90% of people have smartphones  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * How Eating Primes Immune Cells for Future Responses Diets and healthy eating habits hold promise for preventing and treating diseases, but far less is known about acute effects to the immune system shortly after a meal. In a study published today in Nature, a University of Pittsburgh team found that eating creates a temporary metabolic state that influences the function  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How the Quaker Commitment empowered one student to create her path at Penn * Gabrielle Fine, a fourth year from Long Island, New York, comes from a family steeped in real estate careers. Her father? A mortgage banker. Her mother? A real estate agent. Her brother? A real estate lawyer. Fine, however, had a different vision for herself. "I knew since high school that I was really passi  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Bresnahan Leads Letter Demanding House Leadership End DHS Shutdown Today, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Legislative Affairs sent a memo (link sends email) to Capitol Hill echoing the sentiments of U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08), who last week led his fellow lawmakers in sending a letter urging House Republican leadership to bring an end to the current Departm  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * ICYMI: In Conversation with Kylie Kelce, Governor and First Lady Shapiro Discuss Effective Governing, Women's Health Care, and Supporting Parents Throughout their interview, the Shapiros spoke about how state government gets stuff done for everyday Pennsylvanians, including mothers and families. * Earlier this month, Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Sh  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Immune Cells Rewire Themselves to Keep Battling Tumors in Nutrient Poor Environments * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Pathology and Laboratory Medicine researchers uncovered how killer T cells - called CD8+ T cells - keep fighting inside tumors, where nutrients are scarce and conditions are harsh. The team found that rather than simply powering dow  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Immune linked high risk diabetic kidney disease found * A detailed new map of the human kidney revealed a previously unrecognized form of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) marked by clusters of immune cells-specifically B cells-that are linked to faster disease progression. The findings could help guide more targeted treatments in the future, according to study resu  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Lawsuit Settlement Causes Review and Removal of 800,000 Ineligible Voters from Oregon Voter Rolls Judicial Watch announced a settlement in its federal lawsuit against Oregon election officials, which confirms 800,000 ineligible voter names are slated for review and removal from voter registration lists. The settlement requires state officials to produce detailed data and enforc  more

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Making education possible for the next generation Karl Kindig '72 endows four-year scholarship to support students * When young Karl Kindig '72 visited the Juniata campus in the spring of 1969, he could not have known how the College would change the trajectory of his life. In the spirit of giving back, Kindig and his wife Rhonda have established a scholarship to relieve the costs of tuition for selec  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, McCormick, bipartisan colleagues introduce bill to extend terrorism risk insurance program * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Sens. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and 18 colleagues in introducing the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026. The bill wo  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Smithsonian Institution American Art Museum issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" Captures a Portrait of the Nation a Half-Century Ago * "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum brings together, for th  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Mackenzie, Pettersen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Require Reimbursement for Strollers Damaged during Air Travel Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, introduced the Babies on Board Act today alongside Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (D-CO). This bipartisan legislation closes the stroller loophole in air travel. Every airline in the United S  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on April 27, 2026: * * * The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220 The Honorable Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 D  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Demands Investigation, Denaturalization After Illegal Immigrant Trucker Kills 3 in Ohio Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin calling for an investigation into an illegal immigrant who killed a family of three in Ohio after obtaining a commercial driver's  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 29 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * "Regional businesses say Iran war, Trump tariffs are increasing prices, hurting the economy" Businesses and community leaders in Northeast Ohio are sounding the alarm on the devastating impacts of President Trump's reckless war with Iran and his policies like tariffs that are hurting our economy and making life harder for working families and small businesses. Additionally, in this new survey, nonprofit com  more

READING, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Over 100 Alvernia students present research at annual HECBC conference Annual event brings together five Berks County colleges to highlight student research * Over 100 Alvernia University students presented their research at the Higher Education Council of Berks County (HECBC) Undergraduate Research and Creativity Conference, held Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the PLEX. Sponsored by the HECBC, the annual  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2 Million to Help Local Governments Plan for Financial Stability This Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP) will help 25 local governments across the Commonwealth fund projects like upgrading outdated software, assessing areas prone to flooding and planning for improvements to avoid future di  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration to Invest $4 Billion in Southeast PA Roads and Bridges This Year Work will continue on 124 projects across the region and 73 new projects will begin, with an estimated total investment of $4 billion. PennDOT and partners will improve 345 miles of state roads and 39 bridges to in 2026. Over 19,000 roadway miles and over 1,700 bridges im  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Recovers $33 million in Lost Life Insurance Benefits and Annuities for More Than 1,600 Pennsylvanians Since January 1 The NAIC's Life Insurance Policy Locator service is free to use and helps Pennsylvanians locate lost life insurance policies or annuity contracts of deceased loved ones. Pennsylvanians who believe they are a beneficiary, executo  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on April 27, 2026: * * * A Winning Workforce Development Strategy: Apprenticeships Take Center Stage as Shapiro Administration Celebrates Winners of PA Registered Apprenticeship & Pre-Apprenticeship Awards The annual ceremony - held during National Apprenticeship Week - recognizes outstanding leaders within Pennsylvania's registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs.   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * "Coming Home to Hunt" Legislation Reduces License Fees, Encourages Hunters to Return to PA Sen. Greg Rothman (R-34) introduced legislation to bring people back to the commonwealth for hunting and outdoor recreation, while benefitting sportsmen, families and local economies. "Pennsylvania outdoor recreation is second to none and the hunters who grew up here kno  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Children of Pittsburgh Firefighters Get a Big Boost with PA 529 Education Deposits from BlackRock Foundation $586,000 invested for children of Pittsburgh Firefighters * Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today celebrated a big investment in the future of Pittsburgh-area children by The BlackRock Foundation. The BlackRock Foundation collaborat  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Penn and CHOP name founding director for Lurie Autism Institute * Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced the appointment of Eric M. Morrow, MD, PhD, as the founding director of the Lurie Autism Institute. Morrow will assume this role on September 1, 2026, and will join the departments of Pediatrics and Genetics at the Perelm  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Penn Medicine and CHOP Name Founding Director for Lurie Autism Institute, Advancing New Era of Autism Research * Penn Medicine and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) today announced the appointment of Eric M. Morrow, MD, PhD, as the founding director of the Lurie Autism Institute. Dr. Morrow will assume this role on September 1, 2026, and will j  more

SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news: * * * 33 faculty members earn Opportunity Grant Awards By Sean Yoder UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Thirty-three non-tenure-line faculty will use Opportunity Grants to fund a project of their choosing during the 2026-27 academic year. Opportunity Grants are designed for clinical, teaching, research and professors of practice faculty to receive funding for professional development   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn's community engagement progress at the turn of the century * By the late 20th century, cities across the country were changing as some universities looked to expand their roles beyond campus borders. Over the last several decades, Penn has elevated its local engagement, working to build a symbiotic relationship with the city of Philadelphia, invoking its core values of being continual  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 [Category: Environment] -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania announces $267 million awards for industrial decarbonization projects that reduce emissions from steel, cement, food, and manufacturing * PITTSBURG, PA - The Pennsylvania Dep  more

NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees posted the following news release: * * * Production Workers at Penn Live Arts' Annenberg Center Vote Unanimously to Join IATSE Local 8 * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Eight production employees at The University of Pennsylvania's Penn Live Arts' Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts have voted unanimously to join the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Local 8. On April 2  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * R&R Janitorial Services to Pay $1.25M in EEOC National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit Resolves suit charging federal contractor with unlawful discrimination based on race and national origin  * R&R Janitorial, Painting, and Building Services, Inc. (R&R), a federal contractor headquartered in Washington providing janitorial services to government agencies, will pay $1,250,000 and prov  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Joins Progressive Caucus in Unveiling 'New Affordability Agenda' to Lower Costs and Take on Corporate Influence * WASHINGTON, D.C. - APRIL 29, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined members of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) in announcing the New Affordability Agenda, a bold legislative package aimed at tackling the rising cost of living for working fa  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Nuclear Threat Initiative issued the following news: * * * Senator Todd Young, Sean O'Keefe and Adm. John Richardson Join NTI Board of Directors Carmen MacDougall Elected COO * This week, the Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) welcomed three experienced and respected leaders to its Board of Directors: Senator Todd Young, as an honorary member, and Sean O'Keefe and Admiral John Richardson. In addition, Carmen MacDougall, a long-time dedicated and effective leader at   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $267 Million to Reduce Air Pollution, Cut Energy Costs, Create Jobs, and Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Communities Across Pennsylvania Thirty-one Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) Program grants are expected to save more than 1.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalen  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Struzzi Votes 'Yes' on Bill to Level the Field for High School Sports Playoffs * HARRISBURG -State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) shared today to he voted in favor of HB 41, legislation which would permit the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to establish separate playoff categories for schools based on whether their student-athlete population is limited to a specifi  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 30 (TNSjou) -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * New study by Westminster faculty highlights the power of mindfulness in nature A newly published study from Westminster College sheds light on how combining time in nature with mindfulness practices can meaningfully improve emotional well-being. The research, "Nature-Based Therapy: Exploring the Processes That Foster Change," was published online on April 11 in the journal Behavioral Scien  more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * Summer of Weather Extremes Expected Across America: Heat Waves, Drought, Severe Storms, Flooding and Wildfires AccuWeather Global Weather Center - AccuWeather long-range experts predict a wide range of weather extremes across the United States this summer, from dangerous heat waves to worsening drought, repeated flash flooding and an elevated ri  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University to Award 6 Honorary Degrees at 2026 Commencement Leaders in science, medicine, business, education and public service, including Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen, will be honored at the May 10 Commencement ceremony. * A distinguished scientist and educator, a physician and healthcare innovator, a pioneering entrepreneur, a ground-breaking academic leader, a distinguished public   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple University to celebrate the Class of 2026 at its universitywide commencement ceremony * More than 8,100 graduates earned degrees during the 2025-2026 academic year, and they come from 100 countries, 49 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. A total of 58% of degree recipients come from the state of Pennsylvania, including 16% from right here in Philadelphia. Temple University's  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College Sigma Tau Delta chapter inducts new members, marks 25th anniversary year * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College's Alpha Iota Kappa Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society, inducted new members and installed officers during its annual ceremony April 19, concluding a year that included recognition of the chapter's 25th anniversary. Earlier in the spring semester, the  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College to break ground on Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center May 9 * Thiel College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony for the Olympus Athletic and Recreation Center at 3:30 p.m. May 9 near the end zone of Stoeber Field at Alumni Stadium.  The planned facility is estimated at $10 million and will expand on-campus recreation and wellness offerings for students, including additional locker  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Three UT Southwestern faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) today elected three UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists into its membership. Election to the NAS is one of the highest honors in the United States for American scientists. Elizabeth Chen, Ph.D., Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D., and Joel Elmquist, D.V.M.  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 29 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane geoscientist Cynthia Ebinger elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences * Cynthia "Cindy" J. Ebinger, a Tulane University geoscientist internationally recognized for her research on earthquakes, tectonics and Earth's evolving crust, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies. Ebinger, the Marshall-  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Dave McCormick, Ruben Gallego and Thom Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Dave McCormick (R-PA), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, which is ess  more

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, April 30 -- The University of Lynchburg issued the following news: * * * Alumni honored at annual banquet The Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner was held on Saturday, April 18. * The annual Alumni Awards and Westover Society Dinner was held on Saturday, April 18, in Hall Campus Center's Memorial Ballroom. During the ceremony, the Rev. Dr. Oneal Sandidge '78 received the T. Gibson Hobbs Memorial Award, named for a member of the Class of 1904 who was a devoted tr  more

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, April 28 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University Names Liz Kennedy Walsh as Vice President for University Communication and Marketing * VILLANOVA, Pa. (April 28, 2026)- Villanova University has announced the appointment of Liz Kennedy Walsh '89 MA as Vice President for University Communication and Marketing, effective Aug. 17, 2026. The appointment follows a national search that attracted a highly competitive pool of cand  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 30 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: The key to Kaia Fagan's success -- pushing herself every single day to do better After a sluggish start, the business major hit her stride by tackling the many opportunities she found VCU had to offer. By Leila Ugincius As a freshman at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2022, Kaia Fagan had no enthusiasm for school. In fact, since she had some credits under her belt already, sh  more

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Vishay Specialty Thin Film Introduces Thin Film Metallized Submount Platform Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced its new thin film submount platform, designed to support next-generation optical transceivers, RF modules, and advanced electronic packaging applications requiring high thermal performance, precision alignment, and high frequency signal inte  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Watro Supports Bill to Level Playing Field in High School Sports * State Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today voted in favor of House Bill 41, legislation he co-sponsored that would allow the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to establish separate playoff systems and championships for public (boundary) and private, charter, and parochial (non-boundary) scho  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, April 29 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Why We Misjudge: Scholars Examine Misperception and Its Role in Democracy's Struggles Authored By Rick Harrison In a survey of U.S. college students, Leonardo Bursztyn and his colleagues found that more than 50% of Instagram users would prefer to live in a world without Instagram. For Bursztyn, the Saieh Family Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago, the finding shows how individuals might joi  more