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News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 54 House Democrats Raise Concerns Over Trump Administration's Critical Minerals Agreements * Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.), Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to address  more
54 House Democrats raise concerns over Trump administration's critical minerals agreements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 54 House Democrats raise concerns over Trump administration's critical minerals agreements * WASHINGTON - Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda Sanchez (D-Calif.), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (D-Ill.) today led 51 of their House Democratic colleagues in calling on the Trump administration to address conc  more
Allegheny College Professor Examines How SNAP Changes Might Affect Food Access in Greater Pittsburgh
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Allegheny College Professor Examines How SNAP Changes Might Affect Food Access in Greater Pittsburgh Amelia Finaret, associate professor of business and economics and global health, recently authored a story for The Conversation U.S. that explores the knock-on effects of more stringent conditions to obtain Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Late last year, Pennsylvania adopted the f  more
Alvernia University to Renovate Its Newly Secured Allentown Location
READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Alvernia University to renovate its newly secured Allentown location In-person MBA classes to be offered in Lehigh Valley as a part of a new, hybrid format - Alvernia University has expanded into the Lehigh Valley this summer. The university purchased the 3,300-square-foot building located at 520 Hamilton St. in the City of Allentown. The latest addition to the Alvernia footprint will undergo renovatio  more
America First Policy Institute, 12 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- The America First Policy Institute, with 12 co-signers issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 28, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of the United States U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Re: Student eligibility under Section 25F for children in homeschools, microschools, and other innovative learning settings Dear Mr. Bessent  more
APEX Connect earns two awards for innovation in student engagement
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * APEX Connect earns two awards for innovation in student engagement * Ursinus College's APEX Connect platform received two awards at the 2026 Pathways Partner Awards, presented by Suitable, at the company's annual Pathways conference, held July 22-24 in Philadelphia. APEX Connect won awards for Most Creative Marketing Strategy and Outstanding New Program. APEX Connect is a student engagement platform, po  more
Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Student Nutrition Expands Partnerships Across the Country to Enhance K-12 Student Dining Experiences From chef-inspired menus and local sourcing initiatives to student advisory councils and nutrition education programs, Aramark Student Nutrition is partnering with over a dozen new school districts nationwide to cr  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac  more
Ask an Expert: Could nuclear energy solve power grid struggles?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: Could nuclear energy solve power grid struggles? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nuclear energy already plays a pivotal role in powering some of the largest economies in the U.S., including Illinois, Pennsylvania and Texas, and it could be the key to offsetting a rapidly increasing demand for electricity across the country, according to researchers at Penn State. In the following   more
Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In th  more
CAIR-Philadelphia Seeks Accountability for Israel's Detention of Pennsylvania U.S. Citizen Hussein Jabarin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * CAIR-Philadelphia Seeks Accountability for Israel's Detention of Pennsylvania U.S. Citizen Hussein Jabarin The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for accountability for the Israeli government's detention of Pennsylvania resident  more
Central Penn College Education Foundation Names Meredith Smith Executive Director
SUMMERDALE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Central Penn College posted the following news: * * * Central Penn College Education Foundation Names Meredith Smith Executive Director * The Central Penn College Education Foundation has named experienced nonprofit leader Meredith N. Smith as its new executive director. Smith will lead the Foundation's efforts to expand scholarship opportunities, build community and donor partnerships, secure grant funding and invest in student success at Central Penn Co  more
Chatham University Names Michael E. Braxton as Vice President of Advancement
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Chatham University posted the following news: * * * Chatham University Names Michael E. Braxton as Vice President of Advancement * Chatham University has announced the hiring of Michael Braxton as vice president of advancement following a national search. Braxton comes to Chatham with two decades of experience in philanthropic partnerships in Pittsburgh's academic and cultural institutions. His expertise is in major and planned giving, comprehensive camp  more
Dechert Advises Aberdeen Investments on PS1.5 Billion Acquisition of Closed-End Fund Assets
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Advises Aberdeen Investments on PS1.5 Billion Acquisition of Closed-End Fund Assets * Dechert advised Aberdeen Investments, a global specialist asset manager, on its acquisition of closed-end fund assets from MFS Investment Management, with combined assets totaling approximately PS1.5 billion. The transaction was effectuated through a series of fund reorganizations, a  more
Defending Champion Fayetteville State Tops 2026 CIAA Volleyball Predicted Order of Finish
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Defending Champion Fayetteville State Tops 2026 CIAA Volleyball Predicted Order of Finish * CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 17, 2026) \- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) announces the 2026 Preseason All-CIAA Volleyball Team and Predicted Order of Finish, as voted on by the CIAA Sports Information Directors Association. Defending CIAA cha  more
Deluzio, PA Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, PA Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12), and Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) introduced the new Oversight Access Act of 2026. This bill would allow for Representatives to  more
Emory University Winship Cancer Institute Study Finds B Cells Can Help Train Cancer-fighting T Cells
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 (TNSjou) -- Emory University Winship Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Winship study finds B cells can help train cancer-fighting T cells Researchers at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University have discovered that B cells -- immune cells best known for producing antibodies -- can help train cancer-fighting T cells while those cells are being prepared for treatment. The finding could lead to a practical new way to produce stronger T cell   more
Four decades of life in the Quad
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Four decades of life in the Quad * As the Quad reopens in full after three years of renovations, Penn Today spoke with four Penn alumni who lived there as students and currently work at the University. Glenn D. Bryan, assistant vice president-local engagement, in the Office of Government and Community Affairs, lived in what is now Ware College House in 1970. He met his wife Nina, who lived  more
Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news: * * * Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 * Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs. Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year. The university expects to   more
Grant memo: Creative Industries, School Safety, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Grant memo: Creative Industries, School Safety, Economic Development, and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Pennsylvania Creative Industries (formally Council on the Arts): Spotlight Program Who May Apply: Non-profit organizations with an annual average arts revenue of $10,000 to less than $100,000 and a history of at least two years of consi  more
Important announcement about Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital and Jefferson Health Plans
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Important announcement about Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital and Jefferson Health Plans * Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital's agreement with Medicaid/Medicare insurance company Jefferson Health Plans is scheduled to end on September 3  more
Joe Picco Named Head Coach Of Men's Soccer Program
BINGHAMTON, New York, Aug. 17 -- Broome Community College posted the following news: * * * Joe Picco Named Head Coach Of Men's Soccer Program * SUNY Broome Athletics is ecstatic to announce the hiring of Joe Picco as the Head Coach of the men's soccer program. Picco's name is one that should be well recognized and highly regarded within the local soccer community. Joe has spent nearly the last two decades building and coaching high-level and championship-winning youth and high school progra  more
Juniata College Looks to Build on Its Largest Ever Fundraising Year
HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Juniata College looks to build on its largest ever fundraising year Juniata College has successfully completed the largest fundraising year in its 150-year history. Contributions from a strong alumni network combined with gifts from friends, faculty, staff, and students totaled a record-breaking $41,090,343 for the fiscal year. Juniatians showed their support, with 3,678 alumni -- 23 percent of the College  more
K&L Gates Adds Broker-Dealer Regulatory Partner in Washington, DC
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Adds Broker-Dealer Regulatory Partner in Washington, DC Washington, DC - Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Tim Foley as a partner in its Asset Management and Investment Funds (AMIF) practice. Foley joins the firm in its Washington, DC office from Linklaters LLP. Foley brings extensive experience advising broker-dealers and other financial institutions on regulatory compliance,   more
K&L Gates Advises Centuria and ResetData on GPU Transaction and MSA With CDC Data Centres
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Centuria and ResetData on GPU Transaction and MSA With CDC Data Centres Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Centuria Capital Group (ASX: CNI) and ResetData on the acquisition of NVIDIA graphics processing units (GPUs) for deployment across Centuria-owned and third-party data centres. The firm also advised on a Master Services Agreement with CDC Data Centres for an initial 7  more
K&L Gates Advises Terramont Infrastructure Partners on Acquisition of Hainesport Transportation Group
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Terramont Infrastructure Partners on Acquisition of Hainesport Transportation Group Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Terramont Infrastructure Partners, a North American middle-market infrastructure investment firm, on its acquisition of a majority interest in Hainesport Transportation Group (HTG), a vertically integrated provider of waste collection, transfer, processing  more
KBR Awarded $60 Million Contract to Accelerate Air and Missile Defense Readiness
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Awarded $60 Million Contract to Accelerate Air and Missile Defense Readiness * HOUSTON, August 17, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced that its Mission Technology Solutions business, which will be Trinzic after its planned spin-off, has won a NATO recompete time and materials contract with an initial ceiling of $60 million t  more
Lafayette College: Prof. Jenn Stroud Rossmann Releases New Book, Worldbuilding - Engineering Imagination
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Prof. Jenn Stroud Rossmann releases new book, Worldbuilding: The Engineering Imagination Book aims to enlarge imaginations as, and about, engineers By Bryan Hay Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Jeffers Dean of Engineering and Baird Professor of Mechanical Engineering Worldbuilding: The Engineering Imagination, published by Polity Books. Release: Sept. 1, 2026 Worldbuilding: The Engineering Imagination, a summary: '  more
Lala Causes an Estimated $3 to $5 Billion in Total Damage and Economic Loss in Hawaii
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * Lala Causes an Estimated $3 to $5 Billion in Total Damage and Economic Loss in Hawaii * AccuWeather(r) experts say areas of catastrophic flooding, widespread power outages and short-term tourism losses are among the biggest drivers of the preliminary estimate AccuWeather(r) Global Weather Center - August 17, 2026 - Persist  more
League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sue  more
Lebanon Valley College Issues Commentary: More Than Words - Understanding Aphasia After Stroke
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by Cheryl Smith, associate professor of speech-language pathology: * * * More Than Words: Understanding Aphasia After Stroke Key Takeaways: * Aphasia can profoundly affect communication after a stroke, but it does not affect a person's intelligence. * Recovery from aphasia can continue for years, thanks to the brain's ability to adapt and reorganize after injury. * Speech-language pa  more
Marine Industry Mourns the Passing of Industry Leader Noel Osborne
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 17 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Marine Industry Mourns the Passing of Industry Leader Noel Osborne * NMMA joins the recreational boating industry in mourning the passing of longtime marine industry leader, dealer and consultant Noel Osborne, who died Aug. 7 at age 89. Osborne spent decades in the recreational boating industry, building a career that spanned boat retailing, dealer educat  more
Mercyhurst, UPMC Partnership Supports Return of Respiratory Therapy Program
ERIE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news: * * * Mercyhurst, UPMC partnership supports return of Respiratory Therapy program Collaboration strengthens local pathway to in-demand health care careers and supports regional workforce needs. - Mercyhurst University announced Friday, Aug. 14, that it will reinstate its Respiratory Therapy program through a new partnership with UPMC, preserving an important local pathway into a health care profession facing sig  more
More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines * "Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spa  more
More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines * Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing  more
Morgan Lewis Advises A1R Water on Closing of Business Combination With Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises A1R water on Closing of Business Combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III NEW YORK and MIAMI: Morgan Lewis advised A1R water, an atmospheric water generation company, on the completion of its business combination with Inflection Point Acquisition Corp. III (Nasdaq: IPCX), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) sponsored by  more
Morgan Lewis Advises Coinbase on Establishment of International Tokenization Hub in Abu Dhabi
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Coinbase on Establishment of International Tokenization Hub in Abu Dhabi ABU DHABI: Morgan Lewis advised Coinbase on the establishment of its international tokenization hub in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and its receipt of the necessary regulatory licenses and approvals from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). Coinbase   more
Morgan Lewis Earns Professional Services Deal of the Year Recognition From The M&A Advisor
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Earns Professional Services Deal of the Year Recognition From The M&A Advisor WASHINGTON, DC: Morgan Lewis has been recognized by The M&A Advisor with the Professional Services Deal of the Year award for its role advising DAR Investment Management on its acquisition of a controlling interest in Intecsa Engineering Group. The transaction establishes a  more
Northampton Community College: Tucker Named Athletics Director of the Year
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Northampton Community College issued the following news: * * * Tucker Named Athletics Director of the Year Initiated in May 2016, the Region 19 Athletics Director of the Year Award is named in honor of former Rowan College at Gloucester County Director of Athletics, Ron Case, who was a vital member of Region 19 as women's director and treasurer and through service in hosting championships and chairing numerous committees. The award is given to a Region 19   more
Opening AI's black box
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Opening AI's black box * As AI reshapes human affairs, there is an emerging need to measure the outputs and understand the impacts of socially influential AI systems including large language models, algorithmic recommendations, and other automated systems. AI audits offer a way to evaluate how systems behave in the real world, determining whether they function as designed, whether that des  more
Pa. Conservation & Natural Resources Dept. to Improve Campground at Cook Forest State Park in Northwestern Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to Improve Campground at Cook Forest State Park in Northwestern Pennsylvania Construction will take place in phases beginning in spring 2027 to ensure the public can continue to camp at the park through the completion of the improvements in spring 2029. The Department of Conservation and Natural R  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $54 Million in 50 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Connect Communities, and Grow Local Economies Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $54 Million in 50 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Connect Communities, and Grow Local Economies Across Pennsylvania Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has delivered $197 million to local communities through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. Applications for the next funding round will be accepted starting September 14  more
Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces $1,000 Bonus for Families' Education Savings
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces $1,000 Bonus for Families' Education Savings Eligible PA 529 GSP accounts will receive a $1,000 contribution to boost savings - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is giving families with qualified PA 529 College and Career Saving Program Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) accounts a $1,000 bonus contribution, enhancing education savings for about 107,000 Pe  more
Penn State Alumni Association invites alumni home for 2026 Black Alumni Reunion
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Alumni Association invites alumni home for 2026 Black Alumni Reunion * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Generations of Penn Staters are invited to return to the University Park campus Oct. 2-4 for the Penn State Alumni Association's 2026 Black Alumni Reunion, a weekend highlighting the stories, achievements and experiences that have shaped the Black Penn State community. This year's the  more
Penn State community challenged to make one million gifts
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State community challenged to make one million gifts * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -During summer commencement weekend, Penn State made history by awarding its one millionth degree. To honor this milestone -and to build new momentum as the institution looks to the future -Penn State alumni, families, friends and fans are challenged to collectively make one million gifts. Counting began on c  more
Penn State-Altoona Professor Honored in Liberia for Poetry
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona professor honored in Liberia for poetry Patricia Jabbeh Wesley was recently honored in her homeland of Liberia for using poetry to preserve the country's history, culture, and identity while bringing stories of the Liberian people to the global stage. - Patricia Jabbeh Wesley, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, was recently honored in her homeland of Liberi  more
Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters Announce 2026 Endorsements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters Announce 2026 Endorsements * Press Contact: Kara Deniz Phone: (202) 497-6610 Email: Kdeniz@teamster.org (CAMP HILL, Penn.) - Today, the Pennsylvania Conference of Teamsters announced its endorsements in Pennsylvania's 2026 congressional and gubernatorial races, backing Josh Shapiro for governor and a bipartisan slate of candidates   more
Reed Smith builds momentum in global regulatory transaction clearances with addition of John Magruder
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith builds momentum in global regulatory transaction clearances with addition of John Magruder * WASHINGTON -John Magruder has joined Reed Smith as a partner in the firm's Global Regulatory Enforcement practice in Washington, D.C. Magruder brings significant experience advising clients on antitrust issues in transactions, premerger notification compliance, c  more
Rep. Vasquez Issues Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent, U.S. Customs & Border Protection Commissioner Scott
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following letter to Treasuy Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 12, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary of Treasury Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 - The Honorable Rodney Scott Commissioner U.S. Customs and Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW W  more
Representative Mannion Calls On Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent To Place Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. John Mannion, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Mannion Calls On Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent To Place Harriet Tubman On The $20 Bill * SYRACUSE, NY -Representative John W. Mannion (NY-22) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling on the Department to resume the effort to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The bipartisan campaign to place Tubman on U.S. currency began in 2015. Last month, Secretary Bessent  more
Representatives McCollum and Thompson Reintroduce Resolution to Recognize National Nonprofit Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives McCollum and Thompson Reintroduce Resolution to Recognize National Nonprofit Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) introduced a bipartisan resolution on Monday to designate August 17 as National Nonprofit Day, recognizing the 1.3 million nonprofit organizations and 12 million nonprofit employees in the U.S. who serv  more
Reps. Lee, Deluzio, PA Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Deluzio, PA Colleagues Introduce Bill to Expand Congressional Oversight at ICE Facilities * PITTSBURGH, PA - August 17, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), and Congressman Dwight Evans (PA-03) introduced the new Oversight Access Act of 2026. This bill would al  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive  more
Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Expand Eviction Diversion Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Expand Eviction Diversion Programs * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) last week introduced the Stable Homes Act, legislation that would establish a competitive grant program to help local governments create or expand eviction diversion programs. More than two million eviction cases are filed each year across the country, roughly one   more
SCHUMER PRESSES USDA TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER CONCORD GRAPE CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, URGES GRAPE JUICE PURCHASE FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER PRESSES USDA TO HELP WESTERN NEW YORK GRAPE FARMERS AFTER CONCORD GRAPE CONTRACTS WERE CANCELED, URGES GRAPE JUICE PURCHASE FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS * Lake Erie Region Is Largest Grape Growing Area East Of Rocky Mountains - Supporting 2,000 Jobs - But Earlier This Year Major NY Grape Processor Abruptly Canceled Contracts With Western NY Farmers Schumer Ex  more
Sen. Warren Issues Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 13, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Dear Secretary Bessent: I am writing regarding the Trump administration's decision to deploy its Exc  more
Senators Coons, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen NIH Mentorship and Support Next Generation of Biomedical Researchers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, McCormick introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen NIH mentorship and support next generation of biomedical researchers U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del) and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) introduced the NIH Mentorship Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America's scientific workforce by formalizing consistent, evidence-based mentorship standards across National Inst  more
Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Aug. 17
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Sending a 'We Are!' to these Penn Staters -- Aug. 17 * As part of our regular "We Are!" feature, we recognize 22 Penn Staters who have gone above and beyond what's asked of them in their work at the University. This week, on behalf of the entire Penn State community, we'd like to say thank you to: * Carl Ayre, finance officer and financial consultant in the College  more
Sens. Warren, Coons Issue Letter to Secretary of State Rubio, Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 12, 2026 The Honorable Marco Rubio Secretary U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20520 - The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. De  more
Shapiro Administration Hosts Inaugural 'Plan. Pause. Protect.' Event Supporting Veteran Safety and Suicide Prevention
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Hosts Inaugural 'Plan. Pause. Protect.' Event Supporting Veteran Safety and Suicide Prevention The 'Plan. Pause. Protect.' Campaign is designed to connect Pennsylvanian's veterans with mental health and community resources, as well as provide education on safe firearm storage and lethal means safety for items that could be used in a crisis.   more
Student Research at Swarthmore: 20 Summer Experiences Across the Disciplines
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Student Research at Swarthmore: 20 Summer Experiences Across the Disciplines * From labs on campus to organizations overseas, Swarthmore students spent the summer immersing themselves in hands-on research and internships that stretched their learning far beyond the classroom. More than 300 students pursued projects across disciplines and locations -collaborating with faculty, alumni, and outside experts,  more
Three new faculty members join Penn State Dickinson Law for 2026-'27
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Three new faculty members join Penn State Dickinson Law for 2026-'27 * CARLISLE AND UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law has added two new assistant professors of law and one law librarian to the resident faculty for the 2026-'27 academic year. Patrick J. Glen and Jenny Kim join the Law School in the Carlisle location as assistant professors of law, teaching cou  more
UConn Student Working for Fewer Lawns and More Meadows Across CT
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Student Working for Fewer Lawns and More Meadows Across CT * If you are reading this on a pleasant summer day, the chances are good that if you pause for a moment and listen, you will hear a background chorus of lawn mowers, leaf blowers, or other landscaping machinery. Although they are the default landscaping option, manicured lawns can act as net carbon emitters, and they contribute to a   more
University of Pennsylvania Wharton School Professor Zhang Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following written testimony by Z. John Zhang, professor of marketing at the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chair Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, I am deeply honored to appear before you today and to witness democracy at wo  more
Ursinus College appoints Kelly Sorensen as provost and vice president of academic affairs
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Ursinus College appoints Kelly Sorensen as provost and vice president of academic affairs * Kelly Sorensen, Ph.D., has been appointed as Ursinus College's top-ranking academic administrator, after serving as interim provost and interim vice president of academic affairs since October 2025. "Over the past several months, Kelly has provided thoughtful leadership, steady guidance, and an unwavering commitm  more
Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o  more
What lies beneath
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * What lies beneath * Shipwrecks are sunken time capsules, the stuff of lore. Konstantinos Raptis, an underwater archaeologist and second year Ph.D. student at Penn's School of Arts & Sciences, dives deep to glimpse worlds that many of us can only imagine, of histories gone by and trade routes of the past. But insights into ancient economies are only the beginning. In Greenland, climate scie  more