Tuesday - September 8, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania

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"Crossing South" guide helps people navigate life after deportation
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * "Crossing South" guide helps people navigate life after deportation * A new guide developed by the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) with the support of partners organizations across the Mesoamerican region is now available for people who have been deported or coerced into returning to Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Costa Rica. The gui  more
43 Students and Graduates Receive Public Interest Fellowships
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 20 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * 43 Students and Graduates Receive Public Interest Fellowships * Back to News Yale Law School announced that 43 public interest postgraduate fellowships4 were awarded for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028. Of this number, 34 fellowships were awarded directly by the Law School, while nine were awarded by external fellowship programs. The postgraduate fellowships offered by the Law School and outside organizations sup  more
A 'breakthrough' to restore memory
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A 'breakthrough' to restore memory * In the late 1990s, a young Michael Kahana-then developing computer models of human memory-was invited to Harvard Medical School by a neurosurgeon friend to give grand rounds to the neurosurgery and neurology faculty. Afterward, he toured the ninth floor of Boston Children's Hospital. "It was the most important professional moment of my life," says Kahan  more
A summer of research and teaching with Scribe Video Center
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A summer of research and teaching with Scribe Video Center * At the Jubilee School in West Philadelphia, undergraduate Sarah Attia sat with a few students-entering grades four to six this fall-and pulled up the website of Temple University's Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection. "I want you to scroll through and find one source from these 19 that you want to take a closer look at,"   more
Activist Scott Presler Violated Pennsylvania Election Law, New Complaint Alleges
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Activist Scott Presler Violated Pennsylvania Election Law, New Complaint Alleges Public Citizen has filed a complaint against conservative social media influencer and activist Scott Presler and his political action committee, Early Vote Action (EVA), for failing to file and disclose the sources and expenditures of their campaign spending with the Pennsylvania Secretary of State. Over the cours  more
Advertising Specialty Institute: 2026 State of the Industry - Healthcare Surges, T-Shirts Stay No. 1 as Promo Market Shifts Create New Opportunities
TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 (TNSrep) -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release: * * * 2026 State of the Industry: Healthcare Surges, T-Shirts Stay No. 1 as Promo Market Shifts Create New Opportunities Landmark ASI research turns industry data into strategies for distributors and suppliers to compete and expand - Healthcare is surging T-shirts still rule. Some longtime markets are losing ground. And across the promotional products industry, economic pressure  more
Ami Wynne Named a Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Ami Wynne Named a Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law CHICAGO: Morgan Lewis partner Ami Wynne has been named by Crain's Chicago Business as a 2026 Notable Leader in Accounting, Consulting & Law. The recognition honors Chicago-area professionals whose work contributes to their organizations, client service, and the civic commun  more
Animal Wellness Action Offers $2,500 Reward in Bethel Park Kittens Cruelty Case
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Animal Wellness Action Offers $2,500 Reward in Bethel Park Kittens Cruelty Case Person responsible for throwing kittens from a moving vehicle in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, resulting in their deaths. Bethel Park Police are investigating after receiving multiple calls on Saturday afternoon reporting that someone was throwing items from a vehicle in the area of Connor Road and Old Connor Road and alo  more
Aramark Expands NCAA Presence Through New Partnerships With Florida State University and Texas State University Ahead of 2026 Season
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Expands NCAA Presence through New Partnerships with Florida State University and Texas State University Ahead of 2026 Season Growth Across NCAA Athletics Highlights Aramark's Integrated Approach to Game-Day Hospitality, Culinary Innovation, and Student-Athlete Nutrition - As the 2026 NCAA season opens, Aramark h  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers  more
CIAA Football Officials Celebrate Milestones and Successes While Preparing for 2026 Season
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 20 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Football Officials Celebrate Milestones and Successes While Preparing for 2026 Season * DURHAM, N.C. (August 20, 2026)- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) recently welcomed its football officiating crews to Durham, North Carolina, for the 2026 CIAA Fall Football Officials Clinic and Awards Banquet, an annual professional devel  more
Congressman Deluzio Celebrates $13,100 for Wilkinsburg Police Department Safety Upgrades
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Celebrates $13,100 for Wilkinsburg Police Department Safety Upgrades * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that the Borough of Wilkinsburg Police Department was awarded $13,100 to upgrade their street camera and license plate reader systems. The federal funding comes from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). "Our cops keep our communities sa  more
DAIRY LEADERS OF TOMORROW PROGRAM IMPACTS 40,000+ STUDENTS, FREE COURSES AND CURRICULUM AVAILABLE
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- The Center for Dairy Excellence issued the following news release: * * * DAIRY LEADERS OF TOMORROW PROGRAM IMPACTS 40,000+ STUDENTS, FREE COURSES AND CURRICULUM AVAILABLE The Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow Program is Free for High School Teachers and Students - To prepare high school students to pursue careers in the dairy industry, the Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow (DLT) program offers online courses and classroom curriculum, on-farm experience opportunities, an  more
Dr. Katrin Blamey, Ph.D. Co-Authors New Book Bringing the Science of Reading to Preschool Classrooms
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- DeSales University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Katrin Blamey, Ph.D. Co-Authors New Book Bringing the Science of Reading to Preschool Classrooms * From this month's cover story in The Atlantic titled "The End of Reading is Here" to the chorus of concerns from parents and educators alike, the national conversation on dramatic drops in reading intensifies anew as the new school year commences. But one question endures: What does reading actually   more
Education faculty member named AACTE Holmes National Program Coordinator
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Education faculty member named AACTE Holmes National Program Coordinator * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) has selected Penn State College of Education faculty member Ashley Patterson as the 2026-27 AACTE Holmes National Program Coordinator. Beginning Sept. 1, Patterson will serve through June 4, 2027, support  more
FDA Recall Notice: Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 Mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: August 19, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 20, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Elevated Endotoxin level Company Name: Optimal Balance Ph  more
Federal Register: EPA Issues Notice of Availability, Request for Comment on Ethylene Dibromide Draft Risk Evaluation Under the Toxic Substances Control Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of and seeking public comment on the draft risk evaluation under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) for ethylene dibromide. The purpose of risk evaluations under TSCA is to determine whether a chemical substance presents an unreasonable risk of injury to health or the environment under the conditions of use (COUs), including unreasonable risk to potentially exposed or susceptible sub  more
Federal Register: Interior Dept. National Park Service Notice Involving National Register of Historic Places Nominations in 16 States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before August 8, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments are due on September 4, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The properties listed in this notice a  more
Federal Register: Justice Dept. Issues Final Rule on Establishing the National Fraud Enforcement Division
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * This rule amends Part 0 of the Department of Justice's organizational regulations in title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations to establish the National Fraud Enforcement Division and set forth its authorities. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background and Mission The Department has established the Fraud Division as part of a revamped, comprehensive approach to investiga  more
Federal Register: Treasury Dept. Issues Notice of Designation of Databases to Do Not Pay Working System
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 3354(b)(2), the Director of the Office of Management and Budget has delegated authority to the Secretary of the Treasury to designate additional databases for inclusion in the Do Not Pay Working System when those databases substantially assist in preventing improper payments. Section 3354(b)(2) requires the Department of the Treasury to provide pub  more
Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter launches Penn initiative connecting past mayors with future leaders
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Former Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter launches Penn initiative connecting past mayors with future leaders * On Aug. 19, the University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design formally welcomed former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and former Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum as its inaugural Impact Scholars. "From its earliest days, Penn has been a place where civic leaders converge to share th  more
Geisinger Hospitals Named in Forbes Top Hospitals by State List
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger hospitals named in Forbes Top Hospitals by State list Several Geisinger hospitals were ranked among the best in the state in a recent evaluation by Forbes. Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital, Geisinger Lewistown Hospital and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center were each rated 5 stars, placing them at the top of the list for Pennsylvania. Out of approximately  more
ICYMI: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany Tries to Dodge, Duck, Dip, and Dive When Confronted With His Extremist Record, Trump Endorsement
MONONA, Wisconsin, Aug. 20 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany Tries to Dodge, Duck, Dip, and Dive When Confronted With His Extremist Record, Trump Endorsement Tiffany is a longtime politician with lots of experience evading questions and a willingness to say whatever he needs to try to win an election Image related to ICYMI: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany Tr  more
In Adams County, Pa. Gov. Shapiro Urges Fruit Growers Impacted by Devastating Spring Freeze to Apply for Disaster Relief Grants Starting Monday
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * In Adams County, Governor Shapiro Urges Fruit Growers Impacted by Devastating Spring Freeze to Apply for Disaster Relief Grants Starting Monday Governor Shapiro secured $10 million to create a grant program for Pennsylvania farmers impacted by the April freeze to help recover losses this year and rebound in future seasons. The Shapiro Administration's continued calls for urgent fe  more
Interim president plans to stay the course with some fine-tuning
SEASIDE, California, Aug. 19 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Interim president plans to stay the course with some fine-tuning * By Mark Muckenfuss Cal State Monterey Bay's new Interim President Carlos Vargas has been busy since arriving on campus at the end of July. Between welcoming faculty back to campus, and overseeing the influx of new and returning students this week, he's had to hit the ground running. On Aug. 14, he ended his first  more
Kelly applauds Trump administration's announcement of $35 million in new rural health care funding for Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly applauds Trump administration's announcement of $35 million in new rural health care funding for Pennsylvania * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), a member of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Health, applauded the Trump administration that $35 million, made possible through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), is being put to work to improve health outc  more
Kupchella family gifts $1 million to support strategic initiatives at Behrend
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Kupchella family gifts $1 million to support strategic initiatives at Behrend * ERIE, Pa. -A $1 million gift from Penn State alumni Brian and Pamela Kupchella will advance strategic initiatives at Penn State Behrend, providing support for the college's strategic plan and the Open Lab model of learning. The funding will be administered through the new Brian and Pamela Kupchella Strategic I  more
Lafayette College: From Birch Bark to Bio-based Polymers
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * From birch bark to bio-based polymers Summer research with Prof. Lindsay Soh and John Oramas '27 seeks greener methods to extract compound to make bio-based polymers By Bryan Hay A bundle of split white birch logs, a box of dry, curly white birch bark. It looks like the makings of a classic campfire. But these pieces of white birch are the raw ingredients in a process to extract betulin, a natural compound  more
Lafayette College: Navigating Airfare Turbulence
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Navigating airfare turbulence This summer, Prof. Michael Carter and Michael Byrd '28 are analyzing millions of airfares to identify patterns in pricing that could help travelers save money on tickets By Brianna Miron '26 Anyone who's ever booked a flight knows how tricky predicting ticket prices can be. Between any two cities, travelers might be shown dozens of different price points, depending on factors l  more
Lebanon Valley College Issues Commentary: Finding Your Path in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
ANNVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Lebanon Valley College issued the following commentary on Aug. 20, 2026, by Sara Ralph, adjunct professor of clinical mental health counseling: * * * Finding Your Path in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Key Takeaways * The demand for mental health counselors remains strong, particularly for professionals who work with children, couples, families, and individuals with substance use disorders. * Successful counselors need more than clinical skills, with st  more
Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year * As Maryville College welcomes students back to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, 10 new faculty members will join the ranks of those delivering the College's prestigious liberal arts education across a variety of disciplines. Five visiting lecturers, three lecturers and three assistant professors bring the total faculty cou  more
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partner Jonathan Albano
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Recognizes Morgan Lewis Partner Jonathan Albano BOSTON: Morgan Lewis partner Jonathan Albano has been named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's Hall of Fame, a distinction awarded to Massachusetts lawyers in recognition of a lifetime of achievement, leadership, and service to the legal profession. Inductees are selected based on their ca  more
Medical Minute: What is 7-OH? Understanding the danger and risk of addiction
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: What is 7-OH? Understanding the danger and risk of addiction * HERSHEY, Pa. -Michael Krause was picking up vape supplies when a shop employee offered him a free sample of a pill he said would boost his energy and help him lose weight. "I'm over 50," said the West Hanover Township resident, "so I thought, a magic pill? All right, wow." He'd just taken his first dose of  more
Meet the Incoming Class of Fall 2026
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Meet the Incoming Class of Fall 2026 * With classes starting on Monday, Aug. 24, the campus is buzzing with the sights and sounds of over 1,000 new undergraduate students pushing carts and unpacking cars as they file into their new home away from home: Millersville University. To get to know the new kids on campus, take a look at some of the data on the incoming class for Fall 2026. #UNDERGRADUAT  more
Messy life-producing cellular process caught in action for first time
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Messy life-producing cellular process caught in action for first time * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -All living things have a fleet of tiny copy machines that turn instructions from DNA into RNA, the molecules responsible for helping build proteins that keep organisms alive. One of those nanoscale machines, called eukaryotic RNA polymerase II, performs a crucial early step required by nearly eve  more
More than half of adults in U.S. say they lack basic statistical understanding
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * More than half of adults in U.S. say they lack basic statistical understanding * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -From the daily weather forecast to a baseball player's batting average to an individual's risk of developing lung cancer, understanding statistics can help people in the United States navigate their lives, according to Mark Ramos, assistant research professor of health policy and adminis  more
New agreement between Temple University and the Temple University Police Association (TUPA) supports strategic plan and Place-based Impact
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * New agreement between Temple University and the Temple University Police Association (TUPA) supports strategic plan and Place-based Impact One of the three priorities of Temple University's strategic plan, Forward with Purpose, is place-based impact, including creating a safer, healthier and more connected community throughout North Philadelphia. Temple hopes to help address the needs of the North Philad  more
New research finds depression and stress -- not just heart function -- drive long-term fatigue for breast cancer survivors
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 20 [Category: Medical] -- VCU Health, an academic medical center on the forefront of health care, providing patients with treatments and medical technology available, issued the following news release: * * * New research finds depression and stress -- not just heart function -- drive long-term fatigue for breast cancer survivors * By Tanner Lambson More than a third of women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer experience significant fatigue two years after sta  more
Pennsylvania Democrats Launch "Flippable Four" Joint Fundraising Effort to Take Back Control of Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Democrats Launch "Flippable Four" Joint Fundraising Effort to Take Back Control of Congress * Bob Harvie, Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti, and Janelle Stelson team up to drive fundraising into pivotal swing state Pennsylvania Red to Blue candidates Bob Harvie, Bob Brooks, Paige Cognetti, and Janelle Stelson are teaming up to launch the Flippable Four Victory Fund - a join  more
Pennsylvania Medical Society Urges CMS to Reconsider Medicare Physician Payment Cuts and Policy Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services ATTN: CMS-1848-P PO Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 PFS final rule; CMS-1848-P Dear Dr. Oz, On behalf of the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) we appre  more
Princeton Review: University of Scranton 'Best College' With Top Marks for Service and School Pride
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Princeton Review: Scranton a 'Best College' With Top Marks for Service and School Pride The Princeton Review once again selected The University of Scranton as one of the nation's best colleges, using data from student surveys and other sources. - Once again selected as one of the nation's best colleges by The Princeton Review, The University of Scranton also earned three top-25 rankings that refle  more
Record Breaking: LGBTQ+ Adults Now 12% of Population; Greater than 10% in 40 of 50 States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Record Breaking: LGBTQ+ Adults Now 12% of Population; Greater than 10% in 40 of 50 States * HRC Foundation analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Data finds a record-high 25.6 million people now identify as LGBTQ+ Heading into the midterms, the LGBTQ+ community makes up a powerful voting bloc that is younger and more influential than ever before WASHINGTON -The Human Rights Campaign Fou  more
Regresando al sur: una respuesta para un retorno digno y con derechos
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * Regresando al sur: una respuesta para un retorno digno y con derechos * American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) presenta Regresando al Sur (Crossing South en ingles), una plataforma digital de acceso gratuito que ofrece informacion practica, confiable y accesible para acompanar a las personas y sus familias antes, durante y despues del proceso de deportaci  more
Rep. Sanchez, 53 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Senior Trump Administration Officials
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following letter with 53 co-signers to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and three cabinet secretaries: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 17, 2026 Ambassador Jamieson Greer U.S. Trade Representative 600 17th St. NW, Washington, D.C. 20508 - Secretary Marco Rubio U.S. Department of State 2201 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20451 - Secretary Howard Lutnick U.S. Department of Commerce  more
Researchers identify factors that build trust for student voice
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Researchers identify factors that build trust for student voice * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Trust doesn't automatically exist between students and educators. Educators can help build that trust by showing students they care about them as individuals, treating them with respect, communicating openly, following through on commitments and creating opportunities for genuine d  more
Shapiro Administration's Continued Advocacy for Federal Action Yields Disaster Designations for Nearly All Pennsylvania Counties to Support Fruit Growers Harmed by Devastating Spring Freeze
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration's Continued Advocacy for Federal Action Yields Disaster Designations for Nearly All Pennsylvania Counties to Support Fruit Growers Harmed by Devastating Spring Freeze After the USDA announced its initial disaster designation for Pennsylvania counties in July, the Shapiro Administration continued calls on the federal government to exte  more
Six Duane Morris Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2027
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Six Duane Morris Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2027 * PHILADELPHIA, August 20, 2026-Six Duane Morris LLP attorneys have been named by Best Lawyers as "Lawyers of the Year" for 2027. Lawyers are selected based on peer-review assessments conducted annually by Best Lawyers. Randy D. Gordon: Litigation - Antitrust, Dallas/Fort Worth  more
Smucker Statement on US Debt Reaching $40 Trillion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Statement on US Debt Reaching $40 Trillion Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement: "It is difficult to comprehend the scale of a $40 trillion national debt. What should be easy to understand is that we cannot continue down this path. The cost of servicing our debt is already consuming resources that could be used to grow o  more
Tejas Harad Awarded 2026-27 Sobti Fieldwork Fellowship by the Penn Center for the Advanced Study of India
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * Tejas Harad Awarded 2026-27 Sobti Fieldwork Fellowship by the Penn Center for the Advanced Study of India Harad studies alternative media in India and how it shapes the anti-caste public sphere. By Hailey Reissman Doctoral student Tejas Harad was awarded the 2026-27 Sobti Fieldwork Fellowship by the Penn Center for the Advanced Study of India. The fellows  more
Temple to implement first-year housing policy, beginning with fall 2027 semester
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple to implement first-year housing policy, beginning with fall 2027 semester Beginning in fall 2027, Temple University will implement a first-year housing requirement for incoming students. The policy will require new first-year undergraduate students to reside in university housing for the first two semesters of their enrollment at Temple.  The introduction of the first-year housing requirement is  more
Tenn. Economic Dept.: Dometic to Expand Manufacturing Operations in White County
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Dometic to Expand Manufacturing Operations in White County Highlights * Global outdoor technology company to create 90+ new jobs in Sparta * Expansion includes relocation of mechanical steering and helm manufacturing facility * Project represents a multimillion-dollar investment - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic   more
The science behind teen sleep
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news: * * * The science behind teen sleep * For many teenagers, the hardest part of the school day may begin well before the first bell rings: waking up when their brains are still wired for sleep. That biological mismatch is receiving renewed attention in Pennsylvania, where recent updates to the state School Code give districts more flexibility to explore later start ti  more
Tonko Cheers $12.8 Million+ in Affordable Housing Grants for Capital Region Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko Cheers $12.8 Million+ in Affordable Housing Grants for Capital Region Communities * ALBANY, NY -Today, Congressman Paul D. Tonko applauded the awarding of $12,823,732 in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York (FHLBNY) to create, rehabilitate, or preserve 619 affordable housing units across seven projects in Albany, Ballston Spa, Guilderland, and Schenectady. These grants, awarded  more
Trump Administration Announces $35 million Investment to Advance Screening Technology, Secure Additional Operating Rooms, and Modernize Rural Pennsylvania Healthcare
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $35 million Investment to Advance Screening Technology, Secure Additional Operating Rooms, and Modernize Rural Pennsylvania Healthcare * The Trump Administration announced today that a $35 million investment is being delivered to improve health outcomes for Pennsylvanians through the federal Rural   more
TURNING DIRT INTO JOBS: Shapiro-Davis Administration Highlights $20 Million Investment Secured in the 2026-27 Budget to Clean Up Hazardous Sites Throughout the Commonwealth
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * TURNING DIRT INTO JOBS: Shapiro-Davis Administration Highlights $20 Million Investment Secured in the 2026-27 Budget to Clean Up Hazardous Sites Throughout the Commonwealth At Hazelwood Green, a former steel and coke plant has been transformed into a thriving center for manufacturing, technology, recreation, and community investment Governor Shapiro a  more
UConn Students Bring Landscape Design to Connecticut Correctional Facilities
STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 20 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Students Bring Landscape Design to Connecticut Correctional Facilities * On a warm spring morning at York Correctional Institution in Niantic - Connecticut's only state prison for women - a group of UConn landscape architecture students stepped into an environment unlike any they had studied before. Carrying shovels instead of pencils, students joined correctional officers, incarcerated wome  more
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center: Pitt Trial Finds Chilled Platelets Could Triple U.S. Platelet Supply
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Pitt Trial Finds Chilled Platelets Could Triple U.S. Platelet Supply A Pitt-led trial found refrigerated platelets stored for up to 21 days controlled bleeding as well as standard platelets stored for seven days. - A University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine-led clinical trial found that platelets refrigerated for up to 21 days controlled bleeding as effectively as sta  more
Vol Edge Gives Students a Head Start on Career Success
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * Vol Edge Gives Students a Head Start on Career Success * As the 2026-27 academic year gets underway, the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is launching the third phase of its Vol Edge career readiness initiative -a program introduced in 2025 to help students recognize, develop and communicate the skills employers value. With this new phase, which focuses on presenting experiences professionally an  more
Washington and Lee Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall. These new additions are: * Emma Aldrich '22, Visit  more
What Should I Major in if I'm Interested in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training or Occupational Therapy?
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * What Should I Major in if I'm Interested in Physical Therapy, Athletic Training or Occupational Therapy? * # If you know you want a career where you can help people improve their health, movement, or quality of life, you may be considering physical therapy, athletic training, or occupational therapy. But before you can pursue one of these careers, you may be wondering: What should I major in? There is n  more
What Type of Engineer Designs Buildings?
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Aug. 19 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * What Type of Engineer Designs Buildings? * # When you think about the engineering behind a building, you might think of structural or civil engineering. But there is another field that brings these areas together with the creative side of architecture: architectural engineering. Architectural engineering combines the technical principles of structural and civil engineering with the creativity and design  more
Wilkes University: EXPLOR-NEPA Helps High School Students Build & Code Their Future
WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * EXPLOR-NEPA Helps High School Students Build & Code their Future High school students enjoyed a summer of AI, robotics and discovery through Wilkes University's EXPLOR-NEPA program - Wilkes University's EXPLOR-NEPA (Experiential Learning for Artificial Intelligence-Driven Robotics in Northeast Pennsylvania) program is a new, three-year experiential learning initiative designed to give high scho  more