News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors
$12M grant to build animal-inspired sensing for autonomous drones and robots
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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$12M grant to build animal-inspired sensing for autonomous drones and robots
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A research project, led by Penn State engineers to create a sort of digital brain inspired by the processes insects and small animals use to make smart decisions with limited information, has been awarded $12 million by the U.S. Army through the Army's Research Laboratory.
Saptarshi Das,
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2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition Showcases Work of Four Graduating Artists
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Marywood University posted the following news:
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2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition Showcases Work of Four Graduating Artists
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Marywood University's newly renovated Mahady Gallery welcomed a large crowd on July 18 for the opening of the 2026 MFA Thesis Exhibition, celebrating the creative work and accomplishments of four graduating artists.
The exhibition featured thesis projects from Romina Godoy-Lobos, April Duque, Dr. Brooke Jana Cannon, and Katherine Soli
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AccuWeather 2026 United States Fall Forecast
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release:
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AccuWeather 2026 United States Fall Forecast
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Increased risk of flooding rain across the southern U.S., prolonged drought and wildfire concerns in parts of the Northwest is a fall pattern driven by a strengthening El Nino.
Northwest U.S. Drought and Wildfire Risks, Plus Smoke Impacts
Elsewhere
Drought conditions will
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AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a multistate coalition have won their case (PDF) challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the
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American College of Physicians: Executive order directing changes to U.S. vaccine schedule problematic, deeply concerning and creates barriers to access
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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American College of Physicians: Executive order directing changes to U.S. vaccine schedule problematic, deeply concerning and creates barriers to access
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Statement attributable to:
Jan K. Carney, MD, MPH, MACP
President, American College of Physicians
WASHINGTON, August 10, 2026-The American College of Physicians (ACP) says an executive order issued t
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, announced a win in their second lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects to addre
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Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong announced today a new court order protecting federal homelessness funding after Connecticut and a multistate coalition for a second time defeated the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap
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Biophysical Society Announces the Results of its 2026 Elections
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 11 [Category: Science] -- The Biophysical Society issued the following news release:
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Biophysical Society Announces the Results of its 2026 Elections
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BETHESDA, MD - Vasanthi Jayaraman has been elected President-elect of the Biophysical Society (BPS). She will assume the office of President-elect at the 2027 BPS Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in February.
Jayaraman is a professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
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Comcast Business and Colt Technology Services Launch Innovation Lab Program to Automate Global Enterprise Connectivity
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Comcast Business and Colt Technology Services Launch Innovation Lab Program to Automate Global Enterprise Connectivity
* Comcast Business and Colt Technology Services are building API-driven interoperability on Mplify LSO standards, the Innovation Lab's first program with an international carrier partner.
* Enterprises operating across North America and Europe
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Congress Members Introduce Bills to Support Corpus Christi Army Depot
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congress Members Introduce Bills to Support Corpus Christi Army Depot
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Bills in Congress could benefit Corpus Christi Army Depot
Corpus Christi Caller Times
Olivia Garrett | August 10th, 2026
Three members of the U.S. Congress representing the Coastal Bend have joined to introduce a bill to improve funding transparency for installations like the Corpus Christi Army Depot.
U.S. Rep. Michael Cloud
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Dechert Advises Pantheon on US$523 Million Continuation Vehicle Transaction With BlackRock TCP Capital Corp.
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Dechert Advises Pantheon on US$523 Million Continuation Vehicle Transaction With BlackRock TCP Capital Corp.
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Dechert advised Pantheon, a global leader in private credit secondaries, on its acquisition of approximately US$523 million in private credit investments from BlackRock TCP Capital Corp. (TCPC), a Nasdaq-listed business development company, through a newly formed con
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Dechert Secures Key Dismissal in Delaware Court of Chancery
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Dechert Secures Key Dismissal in Delaware Court of Chancery
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A team from Dechert helped secure an important dismissal on behalf of our client, Tilden Park Capital Management, in litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery in a decision that also addressed significant open questions of Delaware law touching on the governance of public benefit corporations.
P ublic benefit
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Duane Morris' Tracy McCreight Named a Finalist for the Texas Legal Awards
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Duane Morris' Tracy McCreight Named a Finalist for the Texas Legal Awards
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DALLAS, August 11, 2026-Duane Morris partner Tracy McCreight was named a finalist for the Texas Legal Awards in the Influential Woman of the Year category. This award honors Texas' best women lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession. McCreight is one of 13 fin
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Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Generic Clearance for TSCA Section 4 Test Rules, Test Orders, Enforceable Consent Agreements, Voluntary Data Submissions, Exemptions From Testing Requirement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection:
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), this document announces the availability of and solicits public comment on the following Information Collection Request (ICR) that EPA is planning to submit to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Generic Clearance for TSCA Section 4 Test Rules, Test Orders, Enforceable Consent Agreements (ECAs), Voluntary Data
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Free speech study finds surprising similarities between 'very liberal' and 'very conservative' Americans
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release:
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Free speech study finds surprising similarities between 'very liberal' and 'very conservative' Americans
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 11, 2026 -They may not agree on much, but Americans who identify as "very liberal" or "very conservative" have strikingly similar attitudes toward free speech, according to a new survey by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expressi
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From Allegheny College to National Geographic: Jason Bittel's Wild Journey
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Allegheny College issued the following news:
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From Allegheny to National Geographic: Jason Bittel's Wild Journey
By: Rick Stanley
You know those animals and random small creatures you choose to ignore? Jason Bittel really wants you to care about them.
Not just the whales and wolves. Not just the pandas and penguins. He wants you to look more closely at the yellowjackets circling your picnic, the opossum darting across a country road, or the white-ta
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Ga. A.G. Carr, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker of the House
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Chuck Schumer
Minority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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The Hono
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Gov. Shapiro issues proclamation celebrating Penn State's one millionth degree
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Gov. Shapiro issues proclamation celebrating Penn State's one millionth degree
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has issued a public proclamation recognizing Penn State's historic contributions to the commonwealth as the University prepares to confer its one millionth degree during commencement on Aug. 15.
"The conferring of the one millionth degree reinforces Penn S
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Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 Fl. Oz/200 Ml Due to Packaging Imperfection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml Due to Packaging Imperfection
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 11, 2026
Product Type: Cosmetics
Reason for Announcement: Due to Packaging Defect
Company Name: Henkel Corp
Brand Name: Schwarzkopf Profession
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Heritage Foundation Legal Policy Center Senior Fellow Smith Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by Zack Smith, senior legal fellow of courts and the constitution at the Heritage Foundation Legal Policy Center, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "The Future of DEI in Law School Accreditation and the Legal Profession." DEI stands for diversity, equity and inclusion.
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The American Bar Asso
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Heritage Foundation Senior Fellow Gonzalez Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Rewriting American History: Examining the Smithsonian's Efforts to Reshape the Past":
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My name is Mike Gonzalez. I am the Angeles T. Arredondo Senior Fellow on E Pluribus Unum at
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Hustle House Cultivates Next Generation of Christian Entrepreneurs
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 10 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Hustle House Cultivates Next Generation of Christian Entrepreneurs
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by Madison Dors, Student Public Relations Writer
What began as a shared interest in entrepreneurship has grown into a community of six Cedarville University students who are launching businesses, leading a national organization and pursuing kingdom impact through the "Hustle House."
Centered on the intersection of faith and entrepreneursh
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Main Street, Rail Freight, Workforce Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Main Street, Rail Freight, Workforce Development and Additional Grant Opportunities
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NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS
Department of Community and Economic Development: Main Street Matters (MSM)
Who May Apply: Units of local government, redevelopment and/or housing authorities, nonprofits, economic development organizations, housing corporations, community development corporations, business
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Marywood NSSLHA Chapter Named 2025-2026 Student Organization of the Year
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Marywood University posted the following news:
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Marywood NSSLHA Chapter Named 2025-2026 Student Organization of the Year
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The Marywood University chapter of the National Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association (NSSLHA) was named the 2025-2026 Student Organization of the Year at Marywood University's Annual Leadership Awards Ceremony.
The award recognizes a recognized student organization that has made a positive impact on Marywood through leaders
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Move-In primer 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Move-In primer 2026
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The University of Pennsylvania is getting ready for fall 2026 undergraduate Move-In between Aug. 17 and 23, when nearly 6,000 undergraduates, including 2,722 members of the Class of 2030 and 3,397 returning students, will be moving into campus housing.
Hundreds of staff working with College Houses and Residential Services, along with PHINS (Peers Helping Integrate New
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Nixon Peabody brings on longtime national security official Peter Belk
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release:
[Category: BizLaw/Legal]
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Nixon Peabody brings on longtime national security official Peter Belk
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Washington, DC. Nixon Peabody LLP has hired longtime national security official and former Acting Assistant Secretary of War Peter I. Belk to advise clients in the aerospace, defense, and related sectors on corporate governance and growth, risk management, regulatory compliance, and government inves
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Pa. Chamber Named 2026 State Chamber of the Year by National Association of State Chambers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release:
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PA Chamber Named 2026 State Chamber of the Year
National award recognizes PA Chamber's leadership, advocacy, and results for Pennsylvania's business community
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The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry has been named the 2026 State Chamber of the Year by the National Association of State Chambers (NASC), the national organization representing state chamber
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Pa. Gov. Shapiro and PASSHE Chancellor Fiorentino Announce Expedited Support and Up to $900 in Waived Fees for Pennsylvania Students Unenrolled by Howard University
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Governor Shapiro and PASSHE Chancellor Fiorentino Announce Expedited Support and Up to $900 in Waived Fees for Pennsylvania Students Unenrolled by Howard University
First-year college students from Pennsylvania who were unenrolled at Howard University for Fall 2026 will have access to expedited admissions support to Pennsylvania's state universities.
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Penn State to award one millionth degree Aug. 15
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State to award one millionth degree Aug. 15
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State will cross a historic threshold this week when it awards its one millionth degree at summer commencement ceremonies on Aug. 15 at the University Park campus.
The rare milestone comes more than 170 years after the University -Pennsylvania's first and only land-grant institution -was founded as the Farmers
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PennWest speech-language pathology students gain hands-on clinical experience during on-campus intensive
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- PennWest posted the following news:
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PennWest speech-language pathology students gain hands-on clinical experience during on-campus intensive
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Students in PennWest University's online Master of Science in speech-language pathology program traded their computer screens for hands-on clinical experiences as they gathered on the Edinboro campus for a required clinical intensive Aug. 3-7.
The one-week intensive is a signature component of PennWest Globa
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Point Park University: Timothy Roscoe Earns PA Special Education Teaching Certification in 13 Months Through ABCTE Program
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Point Park University issued the following news:
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Timothy Roscoe Earns PA Special Education Teaching Certification in 13 Months Through ABCTE Program
After years of working in fundraising and acting, Timothy Roscoe decided to make the switch to education. The connection between the two fields might not be immediately clear, but for Roscoe, it made sense.
"Right after college, I took a long-term substitute teaching job and loved it, and I think ever
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Reed Smith relocates sanctions partner from London to Singapore
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Reed Smith relocates sanctions partner from London to Singapore
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SINGAPORE - Global law firm Reed Smith today announces the relocation of global shipping and sanctions partner Alex Brandt from London to Singapore.
Brandt advises insurers, owners, charterers, brokers, and traders on all aspects of sanctions-related challenges, providing analysis of applicable legisl
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Rights groups sue Trump Administration over targeting ICC
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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Rights groups sue Trump Administration over targeting ICC
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NEW YORK (August 11, 2026) - Four human rights groups filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York on August 11, 2026, alleging that the Trump administration is illegally sanctioning individuals and organizations affiliated with or assisting the work of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
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Rural housing attainability focus of House Majority Policy Roundtable
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Rural housing attainability focus of House Majority Policy Roundtable
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Pennsylvania facing aging housing stock, rising costs, insufficient supply
COLLEGE TOWNSHIP, Aug. 11- As housing costs continue to rise and homes become harder to attain for working Pennsylvanians, every corner of the commonwealth is seeing the impact of the ongoing housing crisis. Rural areas of the state are
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Saint Francis University Expands Academic Portfolio to Meet Evolving Workforce Demands for 2026-2027
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news:
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Saint Francis University Expands Academic Portfolio to Meet Evolving Workforce Demands for 2026-2027
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Saint Francis University is expanding its academic portfolio this fall with new programs that directly address workforce demand in engineering, business, technology, healthcare, aviation, and artificial intelligence while advancing its Catholic, Franciscan commitment to ethical leadership and service
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Sarah J. Williams named interim dean of Penn State Dickinson Law
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Sarah J. Williams named interim dean of Penn State Dickinson Law
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Sarah J. Williams, professor of law at Penn State Dickinson Law, has been named interim dean of the law school, effective August 11. Williams follows Laura H. Williams, senior associate dean for external affairs and chief of staff, who served as acting dean of the law school since for
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SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins Letter to Robert Walley, Chair, CAT NMS Plan Operating Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following letter on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Chairman Paul S. Atkins Letter to Robert Walley, Chair, CAT NMS Plan Operating Committee
Mr. Robert Walley
Chair
CAT NMS Plan Operating Committee
c/o Mr. Andre Owens
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP
2100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20037
Dear Mr. Walley:
During my tenure, the Commission has achieved significant reductions in the annual operating costs
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Sens. Cassidy, Sanders Issue Letter to Acting A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General of the United States
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche:
We write
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SFU's Francis in the Marketplace Unveils Fall 2026 Workshop Series
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news:
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SFU's Francis in the Marketplace Unveils Fall 2026 Workshop Series
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FRANCIS IN THE MARKETPLACE
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Professional development opportunities designed to help regional professionals build skills, strengthen teams, and advance their organizations.
Saint Francis University is helping professionals and organizations turn workplace challenges into opportunities for growth through Francis in the Marketplace
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Shapiro Administration Launches Keystone AgTech Alliance to Keep Pennsylvania Agriculture Innovating and Leading the Nation
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Launches Keystone AgTech Alliance to Keep Pennsylvania Agriculture Innovating and Leading the Nation
The new alliance's collective goal is to make Pennsylvania the premier state for farmer-centered innovation, connecting real-world challenges with proven technology-based solutions.
The alliance will further advance the goals of the Shapiro A
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Sports hospitality veteran Don Dierig named chief operating officer of Sportservice
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 11 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release:
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Sports hospitality veteran Don Dierig named chief operating officer of Sportservice
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Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, today announced the promotion of Don Dierig to chief operating officer of Sportservice, its sports hospitality business.
As chief operating officer, Dierig will lead Sportservice's day-to-day food, beverage and retail operations across
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The Atlantic Festival announces interview with Colin Kaepernick and exclusive preview of Netflix's East of Eden, with Florence Pugh, Zoe Kazan, and Bela Bajaria
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Atlantic Media, a print and online media company, issued the following news release:
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The Atlantic Festival announces interview with Colin Kaepernick and exclusive preview of Netflix's East of Eden, with Florence Pugh, Zoe Kazan, and Bela Bajaria
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The Atlantic Festival, back for the second year in New York City from September 17 to 19, is announcing new speakers including the legendary quarterback, philanthropist, and entrepreneur Colin Kaepe
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The CMU Data Helping Pittsburgh See Heat and Air Pollution More Clearly
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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The CMU Data Helping Pittsburgh See Heat and Air Pollution More Clearly
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As Pittsburgh faces hotter summers and persistent air quality problems, Carnegie Mellon University researchers are turning environmental data into tools that residents, advocates and policymakers can use to identify risks, make smarter planning decisions, and improve the health of the city and its residents.
New environme
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The hidden waves at the beach
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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The hidden waves at the beach
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For most beachgoers, the word "waves" conjures the swells rolling in from the horizon, breaking white against the sand.
"But those are only some of the ones we can see," says Nader Engheta, the H. Nedwill Ramsey Professor in the Department of Electrical and Systems Engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. "The ocean is the most obvious e
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U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone Nominee Travis Testifies Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Daniel Travis, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Sierra Leone, from an Aug. 5, 2026, confirmation hearing:
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Chairman Risch, Ranking Member Shaheen, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am honored by the trust President Trump and Secretary Rubio have placed in me with this nomination, and I am deeply grateful t
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Unearthing the Story Behind Lafayette's College Writing Program
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Lafayette College issued the following news:
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Unearthing the story behind Lafayette's College Writing Program
Digging through decades of archival material, Lafayette students collaborate with faculty to uncover and preserve the 40-year legacy of the College Writing Program--and gain valuable experience in historical research and digital archiving
By Stella Katsipoutis-Varkanis
Tucked away in Room 319 of Pardee Hall, home of Lafayette's College Writing
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University of Pittsburgh: Heart Assembloids Give Researchers a New Way to Study Heart Valve Disorders
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news:
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Heart assembloids give researchers a new way to study heart valve disorders
A multidisciplinary, multi-institutional group of researchers focused their expertise in genetics, mechanics, chemistry and biology on a chip the size of a postage stamp in order to model a particular class of heart conditions.
In a first for the field, a team led by Guang Li, associate professor in the School of Medici
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Vishay Intertechnology Y1 Safety Capacitors Require Up to 40 % Less Board Space, Enable Product Miniaturization
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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New Vishay Intertechnology Y1 Safety Capacitors Require Up to 40 % Less Board Space, Enable Product Miniaturization
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of AC line rated ceramic disc safety capacitors with a Y1 rating of 300 VAC and 1500 VDC in a surface-mount casing. Designed for EMI / RFI suppression and filtering in industrial environment
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