Monday - June 15, 2026
News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors Newsletter for Wednesday June 03, 2026 ( 55 items )  

ACP says Medicaid work requirements will harm patient care
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP says Medicaid work requirements will harm patient care * Statement attributable to: Jan K. Carney, MD, MPH, MACP President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON, June 2, 2026-The American College of Physicians is strongly opposed to the community engagement requirements, or work requirements, in the Medicaid program, that would be implemented under  more

Advocacy Blueprints Principal Tisdale Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following written testimony by Nicole Tisdale, principal and founder of Advocacy Blueprints LLC from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * I. Introduction Chairman Franklin, Ranking Member Amo, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I appear in my individ  more

AFP-PA Calls on State Senate to Advance Housing Reform Legalizing ADUs
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 2 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Calls on State Senate to Advance Housing Reform Legalizing ADUs * HARRISBURG, PA - Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) encouraged members of the state Senate to advance legislation to address Pennsylvania's housing shortage by allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on Tuesday after it passed a House floor vote. Emily Brey, AFP-PA state director, gave  more

AI education for kids
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * AI education for kids * A new course in Penn's Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) titled AI for Children and Youth Learning and Creating in K-12 Education reviews how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) approaches have been adopted for children, youth, and families. Taught by Lori and Michael Milken President's Distinguished Professor Yasmin B. Kafai and Penn AI Fel  more

Carnegie Mellon Connection Behind Broadway's 'The Lost Boys'
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * The Carnegie Mellon Connection Behind Broadway's 'The Lost Boys' * "The Lost Boys" just might be Broadway's "most" show this season -most spectacular, most rock-and-roll, and most Tony-nominated. It also has the most Carnegie Mellon University alumni as part of its production team, racking up seven of CMU's 15 nominations this year. The show's three lead producers, James Carpinello (CFA, 1997),   more

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota Spends $57k Per Medicaid Enrollee With Disabilities - Is This Sustainable?
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 2, 2026, by economist Martha Njolomole: * * * Minnesota spends $57k per Medicaid enrollee with disabilities. Is this sustainable? According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), in 2023, Minnesota spent $12,982 per average Medicaid enrollee. Only Pennsylvania and Washington  more

CFP Board Promotes Public Trust With 4 Actions
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release: * * * CFP Board Promotes Public Trust With 4 Actions Upholding Ethical Standards in a Thriving Network of Over 109,000 CFP(R) Professionals - Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board), a nonprofit organization with more than 109,000 CFP(R) professionals, today announced actions taken to uphold its ethical standards, imposing sanctions on four individuals. CFP B  more

Creating Jobs in Pennsylvania: Gov. Shapiro Secures $10 Million Investment From the Kurt J. Lesker Company to Expand Operations, Creating 39 New Jobs
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Creating Jobs in Pennsylvania: Governor Shapiro Secures $10 Million Investment from the Kurt J. Lesker Company to Expand Operations, Creating 39 New Jobs The Shapiro Administration is investing $340,000 to support the leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality vacuum products' expansion in Centre and Allegheny counties. This announcement further points to   more

Crowell & Moring Relocates D.C. Office to Newly Redeveloped Space In Penn Quarter
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Relocates D.C. Office to Newly Redeveloped Space In Penn Quarter Crowell & Moring has moved into new office space at the recently redeveloped former headquarters of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority in the Penn Quarter neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The firm occupies nearly 200,000 square feet over the top six floors of the building. Even with the firm's significant expan  more

Deluzio Introduces "Defense Industrial Base Advance Manufacturing Enhancement Act"
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Introduces "Defense Industrial Base Advance Manufacturing Enhancement Act" * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, House Armed Service Committee member Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced the Defense Industrial Base Advance Manufacturing Enhancement Act. His new bill would create a working group within the Department of Defense (DoD) to identify and implement advanced manufacturing solution  more

DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country. - Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of  more

Dr. Joyce Congratulates Nominee Franco Doydora on His Acceptance into the U.S. Military Academy
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Congratulates Nominee Franco Doydora on His Acceptance into the U.S. Military Academy * Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13 ) congratulates Franco Doydora of Juniata County on receiving an appointment to the United States Military Academy. A graduate of Juniata High School and current sophomore at Dickinson College, Franco has distinguished himself among his peers th  more

Econometrics + AI conference to be held June 16-17
ITHACA, New York, June 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Econometrics + AI conference to be held June 16-17 * Cornell University will host a conference bringing together the sharpest minds across economics and artificial intelligence on June 16 and 17. The 2026 Econometric Society Interdisciplinary Frontier: Economics and AI+Machine Learning Meeting (ESIF-AIML) will feature six keynote talks, a panel discussion, and 182 paper presentations in Statler Hall. The confer  more

First Lady Shapiro and L&I Secretary Walker Celebrate Collaboration With School District of Philadelphia Connecting Pennsylvanians With Disabilities to Fulfilling, Integrated Employment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * First Lady Shapiro and L&I Secretary Walker Celebrate Collaboration with School District of Philadelphia Connecting Pennsylvanians with Disabilities to Fulfilling, Integrated Employment The School District of Philadelphia is one of seven major Pennsylvania employers - and counting - committed to the InVEST program, which helps Pennsylvanians with disabilities transition into   more

FirstEnergy: Jersey Central Power & Light Extends Exchange Offer for Senior Notes
AKRON, Ohio, June 3 -- Jersey Central Power & Light Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Jersey Central Power & Light Company Announces Extension of Exchange Offer for its 4.150% Senior Notes due 2029, 4.400% Senior Notes due 2031 and 5.150% Senior Notes due 2036 MORRISTOWN, N.J. -- Jersey Central Power & Light Company ("JCP&L" or the "Company") a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., today announced that it had extended its offer (the "exc  more

GLP-1 use linked to lower breast cancer incidence
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * GLP-1 use linked to lower breast cancer incidence * A retrospective analysis of more than 110,000 women between the ages of 45 and 80 found that those who took GLP-1 medications were about 30 percent less likely to develop breast cancer than those who did not take GLP-1 medications, according to research presented today at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Onc  more

Graduate Student Hilde Nelson Curates Exhibit at the Fabric Workshop and Museum
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Graduate Student Hilde Nelson Curates Exhibit at the Fabric Workshop and Museum * Hilde Nelson, a fourth-year graduate student, has curated Some American Dreams for the Fabric Workshop and Museum, where she is a curatorial fellow. On display until June 14, Some American Dreams explores the complexity of American-ness through lenses of history, memory, and mythology. The museum posted an interview with Hil  more

Grassley, Daines Urge Treasury to Crack Down on Tax Cheats Who Abuse Conservation-Easement Deduction
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Daines Urge Treasury to Crack Down on Tax Cheats Who Abuse Conservation-Easement Deduction * WASHINGTON - Senate Finance Committee members Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) are urging Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to faithfully enforce an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) settlement that holds tax cheats accountable and preserves the integrity of the conservation-easeme  more

Hawley Leads Delegation Urging Approval for New Federal Relief for Recent Missouri Tornadoes
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Leads Delegation Urging Approval for New Federal Relief for Recent Missouri Tornadoes * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo) led the Missouri congressional delegation in sending a letter to President Trump in support of Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe's request for a major federal disaster declaration. This comes after the devastating tornadoes and storms that struck Missouri from A  more

Housing and Residence Life recycling nearly 30 tons of mattresses
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Housing and Residence Life recycling nearly 30 tons of mattresses * On May 26-29, Shippensburg University's Housing and Residence Life Office tackled phase 1 of a campus-wide mattress replacement project, saving 1,100 mattresses (nearly 13 tons of waste) from landfills and providing students with upgraded, locally made mattresses. Volunteers moving and loading the used mattresses to be recycled   more

Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Chronicles Magazine: Historical 'Truth,' Philadelphia Style
WASHINGTON, May 30 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary by John Fonte, director and senior fellow of the Center for American Common Culture, to Chronicles Magazine: * * * Historical "Truth," Philadelphia Style President Trump's recent executive order, "Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History," states that there has been a "widespread effort to rewrite our Nation's history"  more

IAM Patent 1000 2026 Guide Recognizes Morgan Lewis, Dozens of Lawyers Worldwide
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * IAM Patent 1000 2026 Guide Recognizes Morgan Lewis, Dozens of Lawyers Worldwide Morgan Lewis has achieved multiple recognitions in the IAM Patent 1000: The World's Leading Patent Professionals 2026 guide, earning and maintaining practice and lawyer rankings and recommendations across six US states, Washington, DC, and nationwide; and in China, Germany, and the Unit  more

ICYMI: Bresnahan Presents Long-Overdue Purple Heart to Vietnam Veteran
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Bresnahan Presents Long-Overdue Purple Heart to Vietnam Veteran * REEDERS, PA: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) presented long-overdue military honors to Vietnam War veteran Thomas M. Barnes, recognizing his extraordinary service, sacrifice, and bravery in combat. "Ensuring that veterans receive the recognition they have earned is one of the most meaningful res  more

Jeffrey Rosen joins FIRE as senior fellow, launches new podcast featuring debut guest Justice Neil Gorsuch
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * Jeffrey Rosen joins FIRE as senior fellow, launches new podcast featuring debut guest Justice Neil Gorsuch * PHILADELPHIA, June 2, 2026 -Best-selling author Jeffrey Rosen, one of America's foremost historians and legal analysts, has joined the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression as a senior fellow and launched a new podcast. Presented by FIRE, Rosen  more

K&L Gates IP Practice and Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Edition of IAM Patent 1000
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates IP Practice and Lawyers Recognized in 2026 Edition of IAM Patent 1000 K&L Gates' Intellectual Property practice and lawyers have once again been recognized in the 2026 edition of the IAM Patent 1000, a guide that focuses exclusively on patent practice and has firmly established itself as the definitive "go-to" resource for those seeking world-class legal patent expertise. The IAM Pa  more

LaHood, Feenstra, Sewell, Evans Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Manufacturing and Agriculture
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood, Feenstra, Sewell, Evans Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Manufacturing and Agriculture * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL-16), Randy Feenstra (IA-04), Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) reintroduced the Modernizing Agricultural and Manufacturing Bonds Act to help small and medium manufacturers and farmers generate good-paying jobs in Illinois and throughout  more

Mapletree Reports Higher FY25/26 PATMI, Accelerates Global Logistics Platform Through Development Initiatives
SINGAPORE, June 3 -- Mapletree Investments, a real estate development, investment, capital and property management company, issued the following news release: * * * Mapletree Reports Higher FY25/26 PATMI, Accelerates Global Logistics Platform through Development Initiatives * Revenue/1 of ~S$2.2 billion and 25.7% increase in profit after tax and minority interest ("PATMI")/2 to S$285.6 million in Financial Year 2025/2026 ("FY25/26") demonstrated financial discipline and operational resilience  more

Mattress-topper recycling pilot diverts waste, reduces emissions during move out
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mattress-topper recycling pilot diverts waste, reduces emissions during move out * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -At the end of the academic year, thousands of Penn State students pack up their belongings and move out of campus housing, often leaving behind items that don't make the trip home. Among the most commonly discarded items are foam mattress toppers -a bulky, hard-to-manage material that t  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Plan to Weaken Federal Protections for Retirement Investments Proposal Would Open the Door to Risky 401(k) Investments, Including Cryptocurrency - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 24 states in opposing a proposal from the Trump administration that would put the retirement savings of millions of Americans a  more

N.Y. DOT Announces Project to Replace Route 19 Bridge Over Black Creek Overflow in Genesee County
ALBANY, New York, June 3 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * State Department of Transportation Announces Project to Replace Route 19 Bridge Over Black Creek Overflow in Genesee County Modern Bridge and Wider Shoulders Will Enhance Safety and Overall Travel Experience for Motorists, Cyclists, and Pedestrians * New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced that major constructi  more

National Park Service Solicits Public Comments on Historic Property Nominations Across 10 States
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is accepting public comments on properties nominated for listing in the National Register of Historic Places across 10 states. The states are - Colorado, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Texas. The agency received these nominations from state and tribal historic preservation officers before May 16, 2026. The evaluations follow federal regulations governing historic preservation. Individu  more

Naz Onel Selected for Inaugural Lindback Teaching Award
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, June 2 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * Naz Onel Selected for Inaugural Lindback Teaching Award * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University Professor Naz Onel had just returned to her office after being honored for 10 years of service at the annual Employee Recognition Day on May 7 when she received even more exciting news. She had been selected as the inaugural winner of Stockton's Lindback Distinguished Teaching Award. "Reading the congratulations  more

Pa. Agriculture Secretary: Shapiro Administration Invests $1.36 Million to Boost Growth in Pennsylvania's Powerhouse Craft Brewing Industry
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $1.36 Million to Boost Growth in Pennsylvania's Powerhouse Craft Brewing Industry Generating $4.89 billion in 2025, Pennsylvania's craft brewing industry ranks 2nd nationally in economic impact, in the number of craft breweries, and in barrels produced annually. * Today, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding announced $1,363,416 in nine grant  more

Pa. Community & Economic Development Dept.: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $7.4 Million to Upgrade Water and Sewage Systems, Public Services Infrastructure
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on June 2, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $7.4 Million to Upgrade Water and Sewage Systems, Public Services Infrastructure This Community Development Block Grant funding will help support improvement projects in seven counties. Since taking office in 2023, the Shapiro Administration has been focused on making strategic investments that strength  more

Pa. Education Dept.: Shapiro Administration Restocks Free Period Products at Central PA District, Helping to Ensure Girls Are in Class and Focused on Learning
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on June 1, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Restocks Free Period Products at Central PA District, Helping to Ensure Girls Are in Class and Focused on Learning One in four students struggles to afford period products, and 23% miss class because they don't have the hygiene products they need. The Governor's 2026-27 proposed budget seeks to provide another $3 million to continue offering fre  more

Pa. Revenue Department Releases May 2026 Collections, Year-to-Date Collections Nearly $1 Billion Above Original Estimate
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news: * * * Revenue Department Releases May 2026 Collections, Year-to-Date Collections Nearly $1 Billion Above Original Estimate So far this fiscal year, Pennsylvania has collected nearly $928 million more than anticipated, putting the Commonwealth in a strong financial position. * Pennsylvania collected $3.3 billion in General Fund revenue in May, which was $65 million, or 1.9 percent, less than  more

Pa. State Sen. Baker Bills to Strengthen Parole Board Operations Approved by Senate
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Baker Bills to Strengthen Parole Board Operations Approved by Senate Two measures sponsored by Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) to improve the effectiveness and reliability of Pennsylvania's parole process were approved by the Senate today. The legislation addresses two critical aspects of parole board operations: maintaining continuity in board membership a  more

Pa. State Sen. Laughlin Introduces AIR Act to Modernize Aviation Funding and Strengthen Airports Across the Commonwealth
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Laughlin Introduces AIR Act to Modernize Aviation Funding and Strengthen Airports Across the Commonwealth Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) has introduced Senate Bill 1365, the Pennsylvania AIR Act, aimed at modernizing aviation funding and providing long-term support for airports across the commonwealth. The bill creates a dedicated Aviation Trust Fund to provide stable, predictable fundi  more

Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Jobs: Shapiro Administration Awards $4.3 Million in Grants to 54 Pennsylvania Schools Offering Career and Technical Education Programs
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on June 2, 2026: * * * Preparing Today's Students for Tomorrow's Jobs: Shapiro Administration Awards $4.3 Million in Grants to 54 Pennsylvania Schools Offering Career and Technical Education Programs Since 2023, the Shapiro Administration has increased funding in Career and Technical Education by $65 million - nearly 50 percent. As a result, 3,000 additional students have enrolled in CTE cl  more

Professor Medha D. Makhlouf presents at Law and Society Annual Meeting
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf presents at Law and Society Annual Meeting * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Medha D. Makhlouf recently presented a chapter of her book manuscript, titled "The Threadbare Health Care Safety Net for Uninsured Noncitizens," at the Law and Society Annual Meeting in San Francisco during the final weekend in May. Makhlouf was on a panel titled "Citizenship   more

Rep. Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Strengthening Health Care Access Through Locum Tenens Providers
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Strengthening Health Care Access Through Locum Tenens Providers Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing titled "On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Prov  more

Rep. Mike Kelly to hold telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mike Kelly to hold telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced his upcoming telephone town hall to help Pennsylvanians fight fraud, stop scams, and ways to protect their personal information. The town hall, set for Wednesday, June 3, will include a panel of experts from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), FBI, and   more

Scanlon, Larson Lead House Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Impact of Social Security Staffing Cuts
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon, Larson Lead House Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Impact of Social Security Staffing Cuts * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. John Larson (CT-01), Ranking Member of the House Social Security Subcommittee, are leading 74 House Democrats in demanding answers on the impact of broad Social Security Administration staff reassignments. Earlier this yea  more

SEI Releases Fortran Coding Standard
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news: * * * SEI Releases Fortran Coding Standard * June 1, 2026- The Fortran programming language underlies services ranging from weather prediction to supercomputing. Despite its long history and continued popularity, the language has had no rules to guide the writing of secure Fortran code. To help developers create more secure and compliant programs in Fortran, the Software  more

Temple employee Peggy E. Moore shares lessons on perseverance on NBC's 'TODAY' show
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple employee Peggy E. Moore shares lessons on perseverance on NBC's 'TODAY' show Moore has worked at Temple for more than 44 years and, at age 75, is the oldest graduate in the Class of 2026. * Peggy E. Moore, administrative specialist in the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education at Temple University, shared her story of perseverance on NBC's TODAY show on Friday, May 29. Moore has   more

Three Class of 2026 Grads to Teach and Study Abroad as Fulbright Grantees
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Three Class of 2026 Grads to Teach and Study Abroad as Fulbright Grantees * For Madeleine Wang '26, a return to Taiwan is more than a chance to revisit a place she loves. It's an opportunity to teach, mentor, and build lasting relationships across cultures. "I first fell in love with Taiwan as a Chinese language student and a visitor," says Wang, who majored in mathematics and neuroscience. "But returni  more

To deliver hospital-level care at home, practice makes perfect
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * To deliver hospital-level care at home, practice makes perfect * Mr. Three was lying in a bed, his face contorted in frustration. He had come to the Emergency Department at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) after passing out in his attic, and now the doctor just told him he had cellulitis and he would need to be admitted for two to three days. Mr. Three didn't want to be a  more

Treasury Secretary Bessent Issues Remarks Before the Reagan National Economic Forum
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks by Secretary Scott Bessent before the Reagan National Economic Forum: * * * While America Slept Thank you very much. It's an honor to be here, and I'd like to thank the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute for inviting me to join you. Of course, this year's forum carries special significance as we celebrate 250 years of the American story. But milestones of this magnitude demand more than c  more

Trust for Public Land and Partners Celebrate Groundbreaking of Whittier Community Schoolyard in Scranton
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 28 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * Trust for Public Land and Partners Celebrate Groundbreaking of Whittier Community Schoolyard in Scranton SCRANTON, Pa. -- Trust for Public Land, alongside Valley in Motion, the City of Scranton, and the Scranton School District, today celebrated the groundbreaking of the new Community Schoolyard at John G. Whittier Elementary School -- the second community schoolyard project in Scranton and  more

UConn Extension Volunteers Are Preserving One of Connecticut's Most Famous Homes
STORRS, Connecticut, June 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Extension Volunteers Are Preserving One of Connecticut's Most Famous Homes * On a weekday morning at the Mark Twain House and Museum in Hartford, the parking lot tells its own story. Cars arrive from Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Vermont, and Indiana; the visitors are drawn to the iconic home, and increasingly to the gardens surrounding it. Winding through historic beds, pollinator pathway  more

Westinghouse Appoints Johan Lundberg to Lead Global Quality, Environment, Health & Safety
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, June 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse Appoints Johan Lundberg to Lead Global Quality, Environment, Health & Safety * Cranberry Township, Pa., June 2, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company announced the appointment of Johan Lundberg as Executive Vice President of its Global Quality, Environment, Health & Safety function, effective August 3. In this position, Mr. Lundberg will be accountabl  more

Why is everything gambling now?
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Why is everything gambling now? * Watch any sports game in 2026 and you'll see them: incessant ads for FanDuel, PrizePicks, DraftKings, Kalshi, and a dozen other platforms-each offering a constant, glittering stream of chances to "win big" by betting on almost anything. Just last year, Americans wagered more than $160 billion on sports, a 23% jump from the year before and a figure that has  more

With New York Legislature Adjourning June 4, Advocates Urge Swift Passage of Bill to Ban Parkinson's Pesticide
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Environmental Working Group posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * With New York Legislature adjourning June 4, advocates urge swift passage of bill to ban Parkinson's pesticide Parkinson's patients, medical experts and environmental health groups unite in calling for New York to become second state to prohibit toxic weedkiller paraquat - ALBANY, N.Y. - Ahead of New York's legislative session ending June 4, environmentalists and other advocates ar  more

WVU study shows pregnant women who sit less and move more have fewer adverse outcomes
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, June 2 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU study shows pregnant women who sit less and move more have fewer adverse outcomes * A study by researchers at West Virginia University and two other university-affiliated medical centers found a greater-than-expected significance in the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, for women who spend more time sitting compared to those who include even li  more

Xfinity Ranked #1 Nationally in Consistent Quality, Download Speed, and Video Experience in New Opensignal Report
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Xfinity Ranked #1 Nationally in Consistent Quality, Download Speed, and Video Experience in New Opensignal Report Xfinity has once again been recognized as a broadband leader in Opensignal's latest U.S. Fixed Broadband Experience Report, earning more top rankings than any other major provider in the country. Xfinity ranked #1 nationally among the five largest U.S. internet provi  more