CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * "A Community Built on Values Lived Every Day": DeSales Celebrates Its 57th Commencement Bridey Lawler '26, president of the Class of 2026 and a pharmaceutical marketing graduate, described DeSales University's Commencement not as an ending, but as a beginning shaped by shared experiences and, most importantly, the community that surrounded graduates throughout their four years. Lawler warmly welcomed a  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Historic Hotels of America issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America(R) Most Magnificent Gardens List Is Announced Historic Hotels of America(R), the official program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation for recognizing and celebrating the finest historic hotels from across the United States of America, is pleased to announce The 2026 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Magnificent Gardens list. From the Green Moun  more

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, May 15 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * Advances in cancer science showcased at Markey Research Day * More than 120 poster presentations and a full day of lectures, oral abstracts and networking brought together researchers, clinicians, trainees and staff May 13 for the 16th annual Markey Cancer Center Research Day at the University of Kentucky. The event spanned the full spectrum of cancer science, including prevention, early detection, b  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Announces Charges Against Medic One Employee for Accessing AI-Generated Child Sexual Abuse Material on Workplace Computer * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against a Murrysville Medic One employee accused of using a communal workplace computer to access and store child sexual abuse material, including AI-generated files depicting children.   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday, Partners Disband Pa.-Wide Multi-Million-Dollar, Fentanyl Trafficking Operation with Distribution Base in NE Phila. * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday, in collaboration with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, announced the takedown of an upper-level, fentanyl-trafficking operation based in Northeast Philadelphia. This week, three individuals   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Assistant professor of history named finalist for Pulitzer * Bench Ansfield, assistant professor of history in the College of Liberal Arts, has been named a 2026 Pulitzer Prize finalist for their book, Born in Flames. In addition, Julie K. Brown, KLN'87, and Allison Beck, KLN'24, were recognized for their work on the staffs of the Miami Herald and WLRN. Bench Ansfield has been named a 2026 Pulitzer Pri  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, May 15 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release: * * * ASTM International Honors Leroy Danforth with Masonry Award * ASTM International's masonry - manufactured masonry units, mortars and grouts committee ( C15 ) has presented its Gilbert C.  more

ALBANY, New York, May 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on 'Power to the People Show with Darius Pridgen' * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on "Power to the People Show with Darius Pridgen." AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Bishop Darius Pridgen, Power to the People: I am again pri  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in New Jersey Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in New Jersey were 212,804, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 196,150, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Pennsylvania Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Pennsylvania were 276,261, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 266,124, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Boyle Leads Fight to Block Billion-Dollar Ballroom Today on the House floor, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, slammed Trump and Republicans for attempting to steal $1 billion in taxpayer funds for a White House ballroom in their latest budget. Ranking Member Boyle offered an amendmen  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro and First Lady Shapiro Visit Elmwood Park Zoo, Tour Welcome Center and Veterinary Hospital Built With Commonwealth Funding The Shapiro Administration supported the construction of the welcome center and veterinary hospital with a $3 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) award in 2024 - one of more than 400 projects across Pennsylvan  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 15 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news: * * * Center for Structural Biology and Center for AI in Protein Dynamics symposium discusses the joining of structural biology and AI * By Cherie Saffold The Vanderbilt University Center for Structural Biology and Center for AI in Protein Dynamics recently hosted a symposium called "Bridging Atoms and Algorithms: A Symposium on AI and Structural Biology." The March event brou  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement on May 14, 2026, with Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee: * * * Chairmen Hill, Thompson Statement on Senate Banking Committee Advancing the CLARITY Act House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) issued the following  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026: By the Numbers * On Monday, May 18, the University of Pennsylvania honors the Class of 2026 at the 270th Commencement. Approximately 6,000 students, undergraduate and graduate, are expected to walk in the University-wide Commencement ceremony. The gates open to Franklin Field at 8 a.m. and the webcast begins at 9 a.m. Celebratory Instagram posts will be shared on the big scree  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Committee on Small Business Hosts 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase Yesterday, Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, hosted the 3rd Annual Small Business Showcase, where 31 small business owners from across the country highlighted their work that boosts the American economy and local commun  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon Introduces Legislation To Facilitate State Prosecution of Criminal Actions by Immigration Agents * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today introduced the No Special Immunity for Violating Our State Laws Act, legislation to ensure that states don'  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 11 -- Benesch, a consulting engineering company, issued the following news: * * * Dean Morrison Named Director of Alternative Delivery PITTSBURGH, PA -- Benesch is pleased to announce Dean Morrison, PE has been named our next Director of Alternative Delivery. Dean will lead the pursuit of new alternative delivery project opportunities and ensure Benesch is able to leverage our company-wide experience in this growing market. Dean is a seasoned project leader with over t  more

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, May 15 [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: * * * Dorothy Drago Receives ASTM Consumer Products Award * ASTM International's consumer products committee ( F15 ) has presented its Margaret Dana Award to Dorothy Drago, retired proprietor   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48947) entitled "Department of Transportation FY2027 Funding Request:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Federal Transit Administration Federal funding assistance to public transportation agencies is provided primarily through the public transportation programs administered by FTA./28 The Trump Administration's request for FTA in FY2027 would be a 22% reduction from the amount provided in F  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Drives La Salle-Bucks Partnership to Lower College Costs and Expand Career Pathways * New agreement follows Fitzpatrick-convened discussions to help combat rising tuition costs at Bucks County Community College, saves students nearly $114,000, and builds more pathways to high-demand careers Bucks County, PA- Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick announced a major new partnershi  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution * When it comes to the conflict in Iran, these two statements of fact remain: 1) The world is a safer place after Iran's nuclear capabilities have been degraded, and; 2) We are a nation of the rule of law and three independent, co-equal branches of government. We must keep the world safe, and we must also follow the law. The War Powers A  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 15 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Celebrates Lake Lure's Comeback * Today Governor Josh Stein joined federal, state, and local officials in Morse Park to announce the reopening of beloved outdoor destination Lake Lure. "This is an exciting day for western North Carolina," said Governor Josh Stein. "Twenty months ago, Hurricane Helene devastated Lake Lure, but today, Lake Lure is back! Local, state,   more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, May 15 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Student Receives Boren Scholarship to Study in Morocco * HIGH POINT, N.C., May 15, 2026 - High Point University student Emerson Siefken, a rising senior and Air Force ROTC cadet from Saint Paul, Minnesota, has received the prestigious David L. Boren Scholarship to study modern Arabic in Morocco. An initiative of the U.S. Department of Defense, the Boren Scholarship is awarded to undergra  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on May 14, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Bresnahan Celebrates National Police Week by Delivering $1.1M for NEPA Police Department In case you missed it, Congressman Rob Bresnahan celebrated National Police Week in Northeast Pennsylvania this week, where he highlighted the more than $1 million he secured for the Kingston Police Department. "Since day one in office, Congressman Rob Bresnahan has delivered real  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Thompson Receives National Award for Support of AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps Seniors * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) received the National Service Champion Award at the 23rd Annual Friends of National Service Awards earlier this week. This award is in recognition of Rep. Thompson's strong support for AmeriCorps. The Friends of National Service Awards  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * In Honor of Retired Statistics Professor Gudmund Iversen * President Valerie Smith shared the following message with the campus community on May 14, 2025: Dear Friends, With deep sadness, I write to share the news that Professor Emeritus of Statistics Gudmund Ragnvaldsson Iversen died in Springfield, Pa., on Saturday, May 2. He was 91. Gudmund, who served on the faculty for 30 years, is remembered   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect Washington's Trail * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) joined Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and his colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral Washington's Trail -1753 National Historic Trail Feasibility Study Act to direct the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a feasibility test to designate Washington's Trail as a nation  more

EASTON, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Students and alums awarded as part of NSF's Graduate Research Fellowship Program Lafayette group named in NSF's prestigious graduate fellowship are among outstanding graduate students across U.S. pursuing research-based degrees in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and social sciences Lafayette College alumni and current students across multiple disciplines have received fellowships and an honorabl  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Lambda Chi Alpha at Penn State resolves hazing allegations, agrees to one semester suspension * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Zeta Zeta chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity at Penn State has agreed to resolve hazing allegations following a University investigation into misconduct. Penn State's Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Response initiated the investigation in January 202  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Leadership insights: Provost Sotiropoulos on AI, doctoral education and the land-grant mission * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -In a recent op-ed for PennLive, Penn State Executive Vice President and Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos shares his thoughts about the impact of AI on doctoral education and how those changes could shape Penn State's land-grant mission in the 21st century. Sotiropoulos writes   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrap up, This Week In Climate Action - May 15, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering the Trump administration rolling back protections for our public lands, state efforts to tackle the energy affordability crisis, and the ongoing fight for a free and   more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: * * * Lycoming College appoints new vice president for advancement Lycoming College today announced the appointment of Walter C. Williams to the position of vice president for college advancement. Reporting directly to the president, Williams will serve as the chief fundraising officer and a member of the administrative cabinet, while acting as the liaison to the board of trustees' advancement committee. A stra  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 15, 2026: * * * Thirteen People Charged in Connection with Human Trafficking Operation Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, the New Jersey State Police, and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) today announced the arrests of 13 New Jersey residents on charges connected to a human trafficking ring they allegedly operated in Central and South Jersey. Shalaby Hicks of Pennsau  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 [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: * * * Northeastern Outpatient Oncology Team Wins Press Ganey Award for Excellence * The Outpatient Oncology team at Temple University Hospital -Northeastern Campus has been named a 2025 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award(r) winner by  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Janelle Stelson is a Coward In case you missed it, retread loser Janelle Stelson is being brutally called out by her primary opponent Justin Douglas for hiding from voters. Douglas correctly chided Stelson for being DC Democrats' chosen candidate with no organic support: Douglas has criticized what he claims is the hand-selected nature of Stelson's candidacy, noting national Democratic lead  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Melissa K. Peters, shareholder in Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart P.C., San Francisco, California, from a May 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Building a Safer Future: Private-Sector Strategies for Emerging Safety Issues": * * * I. Introduction and Witness Background Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee,   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on May 14, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $2.8 Million to Boost Apprenticeship Program Enrollment These 13 new grants through the Foundations in Industry Training program will help strengthen Pennsylvania's workforce pipeline and support opportunities for hands-on training. Workforce development is a cornerstone of Governor Josh Shapiro's Admin  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Tours Affordable Housing Project Site in Erie, Highlights the Need for Critical Infrastructure Funding for Housing The Triangle of Hope is three total projects designed to address homelessness in Erie -- offering services for unhoused populations and the community through housing, food bank partnerships, community spaces, and job readine  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Historic Investments in Public Education and Career Readiness Programs Under Governor Shapiro Are Fueling Innovation and Partnerships Among Coalition of 47 Pittsburgh Area School Districts The coalition hosted Shapiro Administration officials today to show how state dollars and community partnerships are helping more Pennsylvanians chart their own course to success. Under Governor Sh  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on May 14, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Investments in Robert A. Borski Jr. Park Turn Former Industrial Site into Community Park Governor Shapiro has called for $20 million in his 2026-27 budget proposal to stabilize the Hazardous Sites Cleanup Act (HSCA) program until permanent funding is found * Philadelphia, PA - Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental P  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Op-Ed: Pennsylvania Leads the Nation in Fighting Medicaid Fraud Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh this week detailed Pennsylvania's commitment to stopping Medicaid fraud in an op-ed, highlighting the Commonwealth's national leadership in stopping bad actors from siphoning taxpayer dollars. Secretary Arkoosh's op-ed details the my  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn students and alumni awarded Fulbright 2026-27 U.S. Student Program grants * Twenty-eight University of Pennsylvania students and alumni have been offered Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants for the 2026-27 academic year. The list includes 15 members of the undergraduate Class of 2026-all May graduates, two current graduate students, and eleven alumni. They will conduct research, pur  more

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * PJM Members Elect Three PJM Board Members Larry Bekkedahl and Charles Berardesco Newly Elected To Serve Three-Year Terms; Margaret Loebl Reelected to Serve Additional Three-Year Term * PJM Interconnection announced today that its members have elected Larry Bekkedahl and Charles Berardesco to serve thr  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Haley Stevens Leads Bipartisan Build to Scale Reauthorization Act to Strengthen Innovation and Entrepreneurship Across Michigan * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11), along with Rep. Jim Baird (R-IN), introduced the bipartisan Build to Scale Reauthorization Act of 2026, legislation to extend and strengthen the Economic Development Administration's (EDA) succe  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Emphasizes Need for Local Input on Transmission Siting Decisions * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, reinforced his position on ensuring landowners and local communities maintain a meaningful voice in transmission siting decisions. During the Energy Subcommittee hearing focused on America's growing power needs and g  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Condemns GOP Focus on Gun Industry Protections Over Saving Lives in Oversight Hearing Yesterday, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Federal Law Enforcement, challenged Republicans during a House Oversight hearing examining ATF policy, firearm trace data protections, and the Tiahrt Amendment. "I have to wonder what it will actually take to ge  more

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Science education students help cover the NSTA spring conference * April 15-18, Dr.Christine Royce, professor in the Department of Teacher Education, and Shippensburg students Laci Hoover, Jeremy Gruver, Faith Small and Ashley Hepler, attended the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) spring conference in Anaheim, California, one of the largest gatherings of science educators in the world.   more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1-21-cv-12880; D.N.J. filed June 23, 2021) involving a New Jersey man for alleged investor fraud and misappropriation: * * * On May 8, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey entered a final judgment as to Joseph Geromini of Somers Point, New Jersey, in the SEC's civil enforcement action against him. The SEC's complaint alleged that between August 2018 and Ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and 23 colleagues issued a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche opposing a President Trump's executive order regarding federal election voting rules: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 1, 2026 To: Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: O  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Martin Heinrich, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, D-New Mexico, issued a letter to White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles challenging the administration over rising energy prices and inflation: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 1, 2026 Susie Wiles White House Chief of Staff 1600 Pennsylvania   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Stretchy implants could stick to arteries to treat high blood pressure * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -High blood pressure, formally known as hypertension, is a leading cause of heart disease in the United States, impacting nearly half of all adults. Approximately one in 10 of these patients experience drug-resistant hypertension that can be difficult to address, but according to researchers at Pe  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21147) entitled "Student Transportation of America, Inc. et al. - Acquisition of Control - Tremblay's Bus Co., LLC, et al.": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: On April 15, 2026, Student Transportation of America, Inc. (STA), a noncarrier, and its parent entities (collectively, Applicants) filed an applicat  more

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Watch: On Eve of Retirement, John Alston H'15 Reflects on Time with Chester Children's Chorus -- and Its Bright Future * John Alston H'15 is feeling the weight of retirement. After 32 years of leading the Chester Children's Chorus, the melancholy of stepping away has settled in. But those emotions are secondary for now: There's still work to be done. Sitting in the familiar rehearsal space on the second  more