News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors
ACLU of New Jersey Executive Director Sinha Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Amol Sinha, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and Members of the Subcommittee: thank you for convening this hearing and f
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AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a multistate coalition of 22 other states won their lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over its illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families f
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Aramark Student Nutrition Schools Recognized by the Texas Department of Agriculture for Participation in the Farm Fresh Challenge
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Student Nutrition Schools Recognized by the Texas Department of Agriculture for Participation in the Farm Fresh Challenge
Each fall, school nutrition teams across Texas take part in the Texas Department of Agriculture's "Farm Fresh Challenge", a statewide effort focused on bringing more locally grown foods into sc
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Ballard Spahr Names Scott Humphreys Los Angeles Office Managing Partner
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Ballard Spahr Names Scott Humphreys Los Angeles Office Managing Partner
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Litigation Partner Scott S. Humphreys has been named Ballard Spahr's Los Angeles Office Managing Partner, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced today.
"Los Angeles is a West Coast litigation stronghold for us, and Scott's leadership will help that office and our firm provide an even broader
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BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Changing Compensation Costs in the New York Metropolitan Area June 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the New York Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Aug. 10, 2026
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Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.3 percent in the New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark J. Maggi noted that one year ago, New
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Evans Introduces Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Evans Introduces Bill to Build More Accessible, Affordable Housing
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PHILADELPHIA (Aug. 10, 2026) - U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) introduced the Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act to strengthen the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to expand the supply of affordable, accessible housing for older adults and people with disabilities.
Evans' lead House co-spon
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Fisher begins tenure as interim president of PennWest University
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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Fisher begins tenure as interim president of PennWest University
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Dr. James "JD" Fisher today began his tenure as interim president of PennWest University, returning to an institution and region that have shaped much of his life and career.
A western Pennsylvania native and Edinboro graduate, Fisher spent 26 years teaching and serving in leadership roles at Edinboro and PennWest. In a message to the university c
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Fitzpatrick, Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs, McCaul Lead Bipartisan Sanctions Effort to Cut Off the Lifelines Sustaining Putin's War
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Fitzpatrick, Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs, McCaul Lead Bipartisan Sanctions Effort to Cut Off the Lifelines Sustaining Putin's War
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Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act targets Russia's banks, energy revenues, shadow fleet, and global enablers while strengthening the path to a just and lasting peace
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congre
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Gov. Meyer Honors Secretary Steven Yeatman on His Retirement After 30 Years of Service to Delaware's Children and Familities
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Governor Meyer Honors Secretary Steven Yeatman on His Retirement After 30 Years of Service to Delaware's Children and Familities
WILMINGTON, Del. -- Governor Matt Meyer today congratulated Department of Services for Children, Youth and their Families (DSCYF) Secretary Steven E. Yeatman on his retirement after 30 years of dedicated public service to the State of Delaware, recogniz
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Independence Blue Cross Announces Sunshine Award Winners of The 8th Annual Celebrate Caring Campaign
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, issued the following news release:
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Independence Blue Cross announces Sunshine Award winners of the 8th annual Celebrate Caring campaign
Independence Blue Cross (IBX) announces the recipients of its 2026 Celebrate Caring Sunshine Award, honoring extraordinary nurses whose leadership, dedication, and commitment to patient care make a meaningful difference across the region.
Selec
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Iowa A.G. Bird, 14 Co-Signers Issue Letter to OpenAI CEO Altman
DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, with 14 co-signers issued the following letter to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 3, 2026
Sam Altman
CEO
OpenAI
3180 18th Street
San Francisco, California 94110
Dear Mr. Altman:
We write in our capacities as the Attorneys General of Iowa, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Utah. We
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Lebanon Valley College Clinical Mental Health Counseling Students Earn 100% National Counselor Exam Pass Rate
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following news:
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LVC Clinical Mental Health Counseling Students Earn 100% National Counselor Exam Pass Rate
Key Highlights
* Eleven students from LVC's Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Counselor Examination, surpassing the national average of 89%.
* LVC's exceptional pass rate reflects the comprehensive education, clinical training, and faculty me
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Making connections: MAPIS2026 empowers future public service professionals
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 10 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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Making connections: MAPIS2026 empowers future public service professionals
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Nearly 150 students from more than 70 colleges and universities spent their summer day skill building, networking and learning at Rowan University's Mid-Atlantic Political Intern Summit (MAPIS2026).
Hosted by the Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship (RIPPAC), the conference on August 6 was free to any college student with
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Mercyhurst Receives Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Grant
ERIE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news:
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Mercyhurst receives Pennsylvania liquor control board grant
Mercyhurst University has received a $48,512 Reducing Underage Drinking and Dangerous Drinking (RUDD) Grant from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) Bureau of Alcohol Education to launch Community Health, Ownership, Informed Choices, and Empowered Students (C.H.O.I.C.E.S.), a new student wellness initiative. The competitive two-year grant w
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New Penn Vet research moves science closer to a solution to male infertility
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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New Penn Vet research moves science closer to a solution to male infertility
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In a breakthrough that could bring scientists closer to a solution to male infertility, a team of researchers from Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine have found a way to take cells such as skin or blood cells from the human body, convert them into stem cells, and then coax those into early-stage human sperm cel
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Pa. Senate Republicans: Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Felony Murder Sentencing Highlighted at Senate, House Hearing
Law enforcement officers and other public officials shared the on-the-ground reality of their efforts to fight crime and how the General Assembly could support their mission during a joint public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee and the House Republican Policy Committee hosted by Rep. Dan
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Penn College Honors Griegel With Alumni Award
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news:
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Penn College honors Griegel with alumni award
Pennsylvania College of Technology bestowed its Distinguished Alumni Award to Stephen E. Griegel during the Summer 2026 Commencement ceremony, held Aug. 8 at the Journey Bank Community Arts Center in Williamsport.
Griegel, of Ellijay, Georgia, graduated from Penn College in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in information technology: securi
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Penn GSE and Milken Family Foundation Announce Finalists for Prestigious Global Education Venture Competition
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news:
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Penn GSE and Milken Family Foundation Announce Finalists for Prestigious Global Education Venture Competition
Seven finalists will compete at the live pitch event on Monday, September 14, at the University of Pennsylvania, marking the first year the competition finals and Catalyst Innovation Summit join together.
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Catalyst @ Penn GSE--a global center for educa
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PennWest California alumnus finds his calling in conservation education
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest California alumnus finds his calling in conservation education
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Jacob Pistner '14 is an avid outdoorsman, dedicated educator and published author. Somewhere at the intersection of those passions, the PennWest California alumnus has found his dream job.
Pistner was recently named conservation education coordinator for the Keystone Elk Country Alliance, where he will oversee educational programming that c
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Professor Stanley Brand quoted in Washington Post article on Dr. Anthony Fauci
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Stanley Brand quoted in Washington Post article on Dr. Anthony Fauci
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CARLISLE, PA-The Washington Post quoted Professor Stanley Brand in an article published on August 7, 2026, about pressures facing the Justice Department as it weighs bringing Dr. Anthony Fauci before a grand jury for contempt of Congress.
Brand discussed the potential hurdles in such a case:
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Rep. Houlahan, Sen. Warren, Lawmakers Slam Trump Admin for Efforts to Tear Apart Military Families, Convert Military Bases Into "Traps" for Non-Citizens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Houlahan, Sen. Warren, Lawmakers Slam Trump Admin for Efforts to Tear Apart Military Families, Convert Military Bases Into "Traps" for Non-Citizens
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Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Representatives Maggie Goodlander (D-NH), Delia Ramirez (D-IL), and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) led a bica
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Sen. Gallego Issues Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 5, 2026
The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary
U.S. Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
Dear Secretary Bessent:
It has come to my attention that you are visiting Casa Grande, Arizona today with Speaker Mike Johnson and Congressman Juan Ciscomani for "a tour of a manufactu
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Sen. Warren, 24 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Justice, State, Treasury Depts.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, 24 co-signers issued the following letter to the departments of Justice, State and Treasury:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 5, 2026
The Honorable Marco Rubio
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20451
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The Honorable Scott Bessent
Secretary of the Treasury
Department of the Treasury
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20220
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The Honorable Tod
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Shapiro Administration and Sherwin-Williams Enter Consent Order Addressing Air Quality Violations at Facility in Beaver County
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration and Sherwin-Williams Enter Consent Order Addressing Air Quality Violations at Facility in Beaver County
Agreement secures $124,700 civil penalty and establishes comprehensive corrective actions and stipulates strict penalties for future violations
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Rochester, PA -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has entered into
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Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $3.5 Million to Help Small Businesses Cut Energy Costs and Reduce Air Pollution Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $3.5 Million to Help Small Businesses Cut Energy Costs and Reduce Air Pollution Across Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is investing in a second round of RISE PA Small-scale Award Track grants to 15 projects across the Commonwealth that are estimated to collectively save Pe
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Susquehanna University: Research Studies How Beaver Dam Analogs Shape Streams
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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Research studies how beaver dam analogs shape streams
Water is one nature's most powerful forces. It can appear calm on the surface while simultaneously shaping the earth to its whims, profoundly marking the environment.
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This summer, several earth & environmental sciences students are navigating that contradiction on a small scale as research assistants to Siobhan Fathel, assistant professor of e
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The man behind "Talkin' Yanks": David Mendelsohn '19's path from Ursinus to Jomboy Media
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Ursinus College issued the following news:
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The man behind "Talkin' Yanks": David Mendelsohn '19's path from Ursinus to Jomboy Media
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In a New York City studio, David Mendelsohn '19 sits behind a mixing board, ready to record another episode of "Talkin' Yanks" -a New York Yankees-centric baseball podcast that regularly tops Spotify's sports charts. Introduced each episode as "BBD"-short for "Big Baby David"-Mendelsohn has carved out a career as on
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Thinking outside the bot
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Thinking outside the bot
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When associate professor Seiji Isotani-a leading expert in intelligent tutoring systems and educational technology-arrived at Penn's Graduate School of Education (GSE) last summer, he was met by a campus that was already deeply invested in understanding, creating, and leveraging AI. Faculty members like associate professor Bodong Chen were creating web application
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Tracing an ancient blue across the ancient world
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Tracing an ancient blue across the ancient world
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Egyptian blue, considered the world's earliest synthetic pigment, was prized for its stable, blue hues and served as a common blue paint in Egypt as early as 5,000 years ago, as well as the base material for small items such as beads and vessels in later periods.
But it was also used in northwestern Iran nearly 2,000 years later. Almost 50
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
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Eleven Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of IP Stars. The annual guide ranks law firms and lawyers based on research conducted by Managing IP, covering both contentious and non-contentious work.
The following attorneys were recogni
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
Eleven Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of IP Stars. The annual guide ranks law firms and lawyers based on research conducted by Managing IP, covering both contentious and non-contentious work.
The following attorneys were recognized by IP Stars:
Patent Stars
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U.S. Chemical Safety Board Issues Final Report on August 2025 Fatal Coke Oven Gas Explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release:
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U.S. Chemical Safety Board Issues Final Report on August 2025 Fatal Coke Oven Gas Explosion at U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works
Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report on the fatal August 11, 2025, explosion at the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works facility in Clairton, Pennsylvania. The incident occurred when toxic flammable coke oven gas w
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University of Scranton Biology Lab Supervisor Receives National Service Honor
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news:
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Scranton Biology Lab Supervisor Receives National Service Honor
The award celebrates Deborah Wardach's lasting impact on the professional organization.
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The National Association of Scientific Materials Managers (NAOSMM) recently awarded one of its highest honors to a University of Scranton laboratory supervisor.
Deborah Wardach, laboratory supervisor in the University's Department of Biology, re
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University Police to conduct full-scale emergency preparedness exercise Aug. 16
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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University Police to conduct full-scale emergency preparedness exercise Aug. 16
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State University Police and Public Safety (UPPS) will conduct a full-scale active attacker preparedness exercise from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 16, at the Student Health Center on the University Park campus. The exercise is a planned training event and does
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Villanova University Cabrini Campus: Fast Facts
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
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Villanova University Cabrini Campus: Fast Facts
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General Information
Location: Radnor, Pa.
Total Acreage: 112 acres (45 hectares)
Date Acquired: June 28, 2024
Opening Date: August 24, 2026
Number of Buildings: 21
Distance from Villanova Campus: 1.9 miles (point-to-point)
Academics and Research
Undergraduates from all class years, and several graduate programs, will regularly be in
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Villanova University Opens Doors to its Cabrini Campus, Marking a Historic Milestone in 184-Year History
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
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Villanova University Opens Doors to its Cabrini Campus, Marking a Historic Milestone in 184-Year History
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VILLANOVA, Pa. (August 10, 2026) - A new chapter in Villanova University's history has begun with the opening of the Villanova University Cabrini Campus. This addition of a second campus marks a transformative expansion of the 184-year-old institution, further strengthening the University's
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Virginia Tech: Karen Roberto Leaves a Legacy of Scholarship, Mentorship, and Impact
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Karen Roberto leaves a legacy of scholarship, mentorship, and impact
The University Distinguished Professor advanced gerontology and the social sciences throughout her decades-long career.
By Becca Halm
Karen Roberto has spent more than four decades building a reputation as a steadfast advocate for gerontology and the social sciences, mentoring students and faculty, and leading with authenticity.
On Sept. 1, t
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York College of Pennsylvania Expands Accelerated Law Pathways Through New 3+3 Partnership with Widener University Commonwealth Law School
YORK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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York College of Pennsylvania Expands Accelerated Law Pathways Through New 3+3 Partnership with Widener University Commonwealth Law School
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YORK, Pa. -York College of Pennsylvania and Widener University Commonwealth Law School have officially announced a new partnership establishing an accelerated 3+3 Juris Doctor (JD) pathway.
The initiative allows high-achieving undergraduate students to complete
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