Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Pennsylvania
AFSC welcomes reintroduction of the Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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AFSC welcomes reintroduction of the Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act
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On August 5, Senators Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren reintroduced the Enhancing North Korea Humanitarian Assistance Act (S.5257). The bill's central provision would direct the Treasury Department to eliminate the pre-activity reporting requirement attached to the humanita
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Americans for Tax Reform President Norquist Appears on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to Discuss Ending Inflation Tax on Capital Gains
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news:
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Norquist and Kudlow: Help the Middle Class by Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains
ATR President Grover Norquist appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
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Norquist: "The government creates inflation, the government shouldn't profit by the inflation they create by raising taxes on people who own crypto, or the more than fifty percent of peopl
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Amin Salehi-Khojin Named Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Pitt
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Amin Salehi-Khojin Named Chair of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science at Pitt
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Following a national search, Amin Salehi-Khojin, an energy and advanced materials researcher and current chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Southern Methodist University, has been named Harry S. Tack Professor and chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineer
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Aramark Student Nutrition Summer Meal Programs Help Bridge the Gap When School is Out
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Student Nutrition Summer Meal Programs Help Bridge the Gap When School is Out
As students begin returning to classrooms across the country, Aramark Student Nutrition is reflecting on a summer of community impact. Across 150 partner school districts, teams distributed more than 3 million meals through summer feedin
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by PBS News on Meta youth-safety trial
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim quoted by PBS News on Meta youth-safety trial
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CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was quoted by PBS News in an August 18, 2026, article examining major multistate litigation against Meta over youth safety, privacy, and allegedly harmfu
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Attorney General James Halts Trump Administration's Attempt to Seize Millions of Commercial Drivers' Personal Information
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Halts Trump Administration's Attempt to Seize Millions of Commercial Drivers' Personal Information
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August 20, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after securing a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from seizing millions of commercial drivers' personal records or cutting off
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment July 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics -Aug. 21, 2026 (20 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in July in 10 states and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had decreases, and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment r
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Case Western Reserve: Nursing's John Gallagher, Medical Student Co-author Research Paper on Using Geospatial Mapping Software to Offer Stop the Bleed Training
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 22 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Nursing's John Gallagher, medical student co-author research paper on using geospatial mapping software to offer Stop the Bleed training
John Gallagher, DNP, professor at Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, and Daniela Schmulevich, Daniela Schmulevich, a student at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, recently co-authored an article published in Trauma Surge
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Congressman Deluzio Opens Service Academy Nominations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Deluzio Opens Service Academy Nominations
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CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that his office is accepting nomination applications from eligible constituents to attend a United States service academy. A graduate of the United States Naval Academy himself, in his role as a United States Congressman, Congressman Deluzio now nominates Western Pennsylvan
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Crowell & Moring Partner Ferraro Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Matthew F. Ferraro, partner at Crowell and Moring LLP, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud":
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee:
Thank you for inviting me to testify before the Committee on this important topic. It is an honor to be before you today.
My name is Matthe
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Factory Floor Fridays: Chairman Jovanovic Visits EQT to See American Energy Dominance in Action
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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Factory Floor Fridays: Chairman Jovanovic Visits EQT to See American Energy Dominance in Action
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WAYNESBURG, PA. -Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic visited EQT's Waynesburg facility as part of its Factory Floor Fridays initiative. Factory Floor Fridays tell the story of the American Dream through the eyes of the companies and workers building the next gener
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Federal Register: EPA Issues Information Collection Notice on Information Request for the Underground Injection Control Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following information collection:
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is planning to submit an information collection request (ICR), "Information Request for the Underground Injection Control (UIC) Program" (EPA ICR No. 0370.28, OMB Control No. 2040-0042) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). Before doing so, EPA i
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Food & Water Watch: Shapiro's Data Center Order is Too Little Too Late For Impacted Communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release:
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Shapiro's Data Center Order is Too Little Too Late For Impacted Communities
Announcement comes as 74 percent of Pennsylvanians oppose AI data center construction in their communities
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Harrisburg, PA -- Today, Governor Shapiro signed an executive order aimed at restricting data center development. While the announcement is a departure from his broad embrace of data center development, the executive orde
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Guadalupe Martinez "Becoming River" to open Lycoming College Art Gallery 2026-27 season
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Lycoming College posted the following news:
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Guadalupe Martinez "Becoming River" to open Lycoming College Art Gallery 2026-27 season
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Curated by: Marisa C. Sanchez, Ph.D., assistant professor of art history, in collaboration with the artist
Exhibit dates: Friday, Sept. 4-Saturday, Nov. 28, Lycoming College Art Gallery
Artist Talk (open to the public): Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4:30 p.m., Trogner Presentation Room, Krapf Gateway Center, Lycoming Colleg
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ICYMI From WLNS: "Unknown US House Candidate Who Secured Green Party Nod With Little Vetting Donated to Republicans in 2023"
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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ICYMI from WLNS: "Unknown US House candidate who secured Green Party nod with little vetting donated to Republicans in 2023"
WLNS has reported that Shane Dedrick, the Green Party nominee in Michigan's 7th congressional district, donated to Republican Perry Johnson and that "party officials say they have not been able to reach him" following his nomination - raising concerns from "a spokesperso
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Inside Penn Nursing's adult-gerontology programs
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Inside Penn Nursing's adult-gerontology programs
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Adult-gerontology nursing is often mistaken for a field focused only on older adults. But talk to students, and a broader reality emerges. "Your day can vary widely," says Julianna Grainge, a fellow in Penn Nursing's Leonard A. Lauder Community Care Nurse Practitioner Program. Grainge currently sees patients over 60 in her clinical rotation
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K&L Gates Advises J&V Energy on Acquisition of 187 MW Taiwan Solar Portfolio
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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K&L Gates Advises J&V Energy on Acquisition of 187 MW Taiwan Solar Portfolio
Global law firm K&L Gates advised J&V Energy Technology Co., Ltd. on its acquisition of Zhao Young Co., Ltd., which, through its subsidiaries, holds a portfolio of operational solar projects across Taiwan with an installed capacity of approximately 187 MW. The portfolio comprises 42 operational solar plants located ac
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Kelly, Fetterman Urge Postmaster General to Reopen South Erie Post Office
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Fetterman Urge Postmaster General to Reopen South Erie Post Office
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner urging the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to reopen the South Erie Post Office.
The South Erie Post Office, located on Poplar Street, suspended operations in October 2025 for repairs
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit over the unlawful imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-authorized public safety grants,
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Mike Pence returning to Grove City College
GROVE CITY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- The Grove City College issued the following news release:
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Mike Pence returning to Grove City College
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Vice President Mike Pence will be back at Grove City College this fall in his role as a distinguished visiting fellow for the Center for Faith & Public Life.
Pence has been affiliated with the College since 2024 and has taught political science courses on faith and public life, led seminars and mentored students, helped host Grove City's annual Ro
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Moravian University Appoints Artist and Curator Robert Sparrow Jones as Director of Payne Gallery
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Moravian University issued the following news release:
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Moravian University Appoints Artist and Curator Robert Sparrow Jones as Director of Payne Gallery
Former Penn State senior gallery director brings extensive curatorial experience, interdisciplinary vision, and artistic expertise to Moravian's flagship art space.
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Moravian University announced the appointment of Robert Sparrow Jones as the new director of the Payne Gallery. In his new role, Jone
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
Multistate Coalition Sues Trump Administration for Illegal Conditions on Law Enforcement Grants
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Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit challenging the federal governmen
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N.J. A.G. Davenport: Ex-Paterson Zoning Inspector Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Scam Involving Bogus City Construction Permits Bearing Forged Signatures
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport: Ex-Paterson Zoning Inspector Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Scam Involving Bogus City Construction Permits Bearing Forged Signatures
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) announced the sentencing today of a former Paterson zoning inspector and two of his codefendants, in connect
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New Website: Following Executive Order, Pa. Gov. Shapiro Asks Pennsylvanians to Continue Reaching Out About Data Center Proposals
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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NEW WEBSITE: Following Executive Order, Governor Shapiro Asks Pennsylvanians to Continue Reaching Out About Data Center Proposals
The Shapiro Administration is launching pa.gov/YourVoiceOnDataCenters to give Pennsylvanians another way to engage directly with the Commonwealth.
"This is how good government is supposed to work. Constituents express concerns on an iss
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Pa. Conservation & Natural Resources Dept. Honors Rangers, Civilian Who Helped Save Mountain Biker's Life at Swatara State Park
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Honors Rangers, Civilian Who Helped Save Mountain Biker's Life at Swatara State Park
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Ranger Ellen Secor and Ranger Emily McCoy, along with civilian Sean Nam, each received Secretarial Citations acknowledging their
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Penn State-Lehigh Valley Faculty and Staff Recognized for Excellence and Contributions
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news:
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Lehigh Valley faculty and staff recognized for excellence and contributions
Recipients honored for contributions to teaching, research, service and student success at All Campus Day
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Penn State Lehigh Valley recognized eight faculty and staff members for their contributions to teaching, research, service, student success and the campus community during its annual All
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Professor Andrea J. Martin contributes legal expertise, research, and writing to two U.S. Supreme Court amicus briefs
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Andrea J. Martin contributes legal expertise, research, and writing to two U.S. Supreme Court amicus briefs
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CARLISLE, PA-Professor Andrea J. Martin contributed legal expertise, research, and writing to two amicus curiae briefs submitted to the United States Supreme Court in StandWithUs Center for Legal Justice v. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Title
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Professor Samantha J. Prince quoted in MarketWatch article
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Professor Samantha J. Prince quoted in MarketWatch article
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CARLISLE, PA-Professor Samantha J. Prince was recently quoted by Brett Arends in his MarketWatch article titled "IBM workers pay a $400 million price in investing in company stock." The article explores the financial consequences of IBM employees choosing to invest in the company's 401(k) plan. On a day when the
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Researchers identify factors that build trust for student voice
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Researchers identify factors that build trust for student voice
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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 dialogue, according to
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SAE International Brings Leaders Across Trucking, Agriculture, Construction, and Off-Highway Mobility to COMVEC 2026
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- SAE International issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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SAE International Brings Leaders Across Trucking, Agriculture, Construction, and Off-Highway Mobility to COMVEC 2026
Leaders from John Deere, Daimler Truck, Cummins, PACCAR, Komatsu, Oshkosh, Torc, Synopsys, NHTSA, and More Will Explore Technologies Shaping the Future of Commercial Mobility
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Artificial intelligence, automation, software-defined vehicles, and next-generation prop
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Sens. Kelly, Tillis Issue Letter to President Trump, Defense Secretary Hegseth on U.S.-Republic of Korea Alliance, Joint Military Exercises
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, and Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following letter to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the U.S.-Republic of Korea alliance and joint military exercises:
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Here is the text of the letter:
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20500
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The Honorable Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense
U.S. Department of Defense
1000 Defense Penta
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SFU Engineering Students Earn National Recognition for Innovative Paper Mill Waste Management Project
LORETTO, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- Saint Francis University posted the following news:
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SFU Engineering Students Earn National Recognition for Innovative Paper Mill Waste Management Project
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Two Saint Francis University environmental engineering students are earning national recognition for developing a sustainable solution to a real-world waste management challenge at a local paper mill.
Sarah Hartwell and John Shuster, who graduated from SFU's Environmental Engineering program in Ma
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Shapiro Administration Awards Over $1.2 Million in Housing and Infrastructure Projects to Rebuild Areas Previously Impacted by Hurricane Ida
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Awards Over $1.2 Million in Housing and Infrastructure Projects to Rebuild Areas Previously Impacted by Hurricane Ida
This funding supports two projects in federally-designated disaster areas in Montgomery County.
Earlier this year, Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled the Commonwealth's first-ever Housing Action Plan to ens
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Shapiro Administration Invests $3.5 Million to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education, Strengthening Pennsylvania's Workforce and Helping More Students Chart Their Own Course to Success
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news:
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Shapiro Administration Invests $3.5 Million to Expand Access to Career and Technical Education, Strengthening Pennsylvania's Workforce and Helping More Students Chart Their Own Course to Success
$3.5 million in grants to 17 organizations will expand access to high-quality career pathways in the advanced manufacturing, construction, digital technology, and energy sectors for learners
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Six Defendants Charged With Million Dollar Rental Car And Identity Theft Scheme
NEW YORK, Aug. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release:
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Six Defendants Charged With Million Dollar Rental Car And Identity Theft Scheme
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United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Assistant Director in Charge of the New York Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"), James C. Barnacle, Jr., and Commissioner of the New York City Police Department ("NYPD"), Jessica
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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:
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Six Duane Morris Partners Recognized by Best Lawyers as "Lawyer of the Year" for 2027
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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
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Supporting 'We the People' for the summer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Supporting 'We the People' for the summer
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On a school field trip in elementary school, Penn Arts & Sciences undergrad Pelham Tennant remembers gazing up with a sense of awe at the words "We the People" etched into the exterior of the National Constitution Center (NCC) at Philadelphia's Independence Mall. Little did she know that as a rising second-year, she would intern in that very build
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The diagnosis that saved a family
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news:
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The diagnosis that saved a family
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On a summer morning in 2024, Kevin Comerford started his day exactly the way he had countless times before. He went for a run followed by a swim in the ocean to cool off before his shift atop a lifeguard stand. The 21-year-old lifeguard for Stone Harbor, New Jersey was in excellent shape. But, on the walk to his stand, a sudd
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The Morning Call Profiles Firefighter Bob Brooks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Morning Call Profiles Firefighter Bob Brooks
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Bob Brooks: "Regular people are getting tired of getting kicked in the teeth. What's happening in Washington right now is not working for us. It's time to send them a message."
A new profile of Bob Brooks in the Morning Call spotlights how his background as a firefighter and working class Pennsylvanian is shaping his run for Cong
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Thiel College recognized 38 employees for 405 combined years of service
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College recognized 38 employees for 405 combined years of service
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College recognized 38 employees representing a combined 405 years of service during its annual campus retreat Aug. 18.
The employees were recognized for service milestones ranging from five to 40 years. The longest-serving employee being honored was VPEM Administrative Assistant Tammy L. Shilling, who is c
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To complement Flight, Temple launches new pilot program with Uber
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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To complement Flight, Temple launches new pilot program with Uber
As part of its efforts to provide students with more transportation options and additional flexibility, Temple University has partnered with Uber to launch a new pilot program that goes into effect at the start of the fall 2026 semester.
Temple University students will soon be eligible to receive three free Uber vouchers (up to a $10 val
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U of I hires nematologist to fill first presidential endowed chair position
MOSCOW, Idaho, Aug. 20 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
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U of I hires nematologist to fill first presidential endowed chair position
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MOSCOW, Idaho -Nematodes are omnipresent in Idaho soils and can cause millions in annual losses to individual farming operations, yet they often go undetected and overlooked.
Erika Consoli will help bring solutions to Idaho producers as the inaugural holder of the Saad Hafez Presidential Endowed Chair for Nematology, at Univ
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Understanding the animal-human bond
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Understanding the animal-human bond
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Lauren Powell studies one of the most familiar yet surprisingly complex relationships in our lives: the bond between people and their companion animals. As assistant professor of animal welfare and behavior at Penn's School of Veterinary Medicine, her research explores how human-animal relationships influence both pet welfare and human wellbeing, with a
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University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: Tom Etienne Awarded 2026 Penn Global Dissertation Grant
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news:
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Tom Etienne Awarded 2026 Penn Global Dissertation Grant
Etienne studies the role of ideology in public opinion on security topics, with a focus on political linkages between Europe and the United States.
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Annenberg School doctoral candidate Tom Etienne is one of the 13 awardees of the 2026 Penn Global Dissertation Grants program.
His project, "A New Fac
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VA. A.G. JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
Attorney General Jones and a coalition of 21 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sens
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Vishay Intertechnology Thick Film Power Resistors Deliver Increased Power Density to Save Space and Simplify Design
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Vishay Intertechnology Thick Film Power Resistors Deliver Increased Power Density to Save Space and Simplify Design
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of thick film power resistors that deliver an industry-leading 650 W of continuous power in a low profile package. Offering customizable cabling and optional temperature sensing integration,
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Ware Center Announces New Season
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Millersville University posted the following news:
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Ware Center Announces New Season
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The Ware Center for the Arts, Millersville University's performing arts center in downtown Lancaster, announces its 2026-2027 Visual & Performing Arts Season, featuring more than 50 opportunities to experience the arts. This year's lineup brings nationally recognized performers and local artists together with family programs, documentary films, gallery exhibition
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty
Twelve faculty members will join new positions during the 2026-27 academic year.
By Brian Laubscher
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 12 tenure stream faculty members to new positions in the College, the Williams School and the Law School, where they will teach classes this fall.
The faculty members assuming new positions at W&L are:
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Waynesburg U. Hosts President's Partner Recognition Breakfast
WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 21 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news:
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Waynesburg U. hosts President's Partner Recognition Breakfast
Maura Fenske
Waynesburg University welcomed representatives from community organizations, corporations and government agencies to campus Thursday, Aug. 13, for the President's Partner Recognition Breakfast, an event celebrating the many individuals and groups whose support helps advance the University's mission.
Hosted by President Douglas
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What They Are Saying: Pennsylvanians Support the Pa. Governor's Strict GRID Requirements
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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What They Are Saying: Pennsylvanians Support the Governor's Strict GRID Requirements
"[The Governor's] executive order is a monumental step in minimizing the impacts of data center development, preserving our natural resources, and protecting ratepayers wallets." -- Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance
"Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order Tuesday tightening
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