Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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'Ex-Utero' project uses art, science to explore regenerative medicine
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Ex-Utero' project uses art, science to explore regenerative medicine * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -On a sunny spring day at Penn State, Cristin Millett, professor of art in the College of Arts and Architecture's School of Visual Arts, inserted a catheter needle into the umbilical vein of a placenta. Wearing a white lab coat and dark-rimmed protective glasses, the sculptor by trade and longti  more
After 9/11: How the UVA Law Community Responded
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * After 9/11: How the UVA Law Community Responded 25 Years Later, a Look Back at How the Terror Attacks Affected the Law School September 10, 2026 Cooper Allen Stacey Rose Harris '03 recalls Sept. 11, 2001, beginning as a picturesque morning in Charlottesville, much as it did in New York and Washington, D.C. "I remember what a beautiful day it was -- like a distinct memory of wa  more
AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rul  more
AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illega  more
Ahead of 25th Anniversary, Reed Speaks Out on Lessons of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of 25th Anniversary, Reed Speaks Out on Lessons of 9/11 * PROVIDENCE, RI - Tomorrow, the United States will mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks. Twenty-five years after terrorists launched a series of attacks on 9/11 that killed nearly 3,000 people at the World Trade Center in New York City, at the Pentagon in Virginia, and aboard a plane that crashed in a Pen  more
Allegheny College Will Cap Tuition at $20,000 for Pennsylvania and Ohio Students, Eliminate Tuition Cost Entirely for Others
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Allegheny College Will Cap Tuition at $20,000 for Pennsylvania and Ohio Students, Eliminate Tuition Cost Entirely for Others September 10, 2026 By: Roman Hladio Allegheny College reinforced its commitment to providing an affordable, world-class education with the launch of new tuition initiatives that will significantly limit -- or outright eliminate -- the cost of tuition. The Allegheny Impact Scholars  more
Alumna Mackenzie Reichert'20 applies BSBA to nonprofit work at Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Alumna Mackenzie Reichert'20 applies BSBA to nonprofit work at Families Behind the Badge Children's Foundation * Alumna Mackenzie Reichert earned her degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing from the John L. Grove College of Business in 2020. She's applied her marketing background to nonprofit work and philanthropy, working as a Marketing & Event Coordinator at Families   more
Aramark Facilities Management's Proprietary TwinOptix Platform Earns 2026 FacilitiesNet Vision Award
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Facilities Management's Proprietary TwinOptix(R) Platform Earns 2026 FacilitiesNet Vision Award Aramark Facilities Management has won a 2026 FacilitiesNet Vision Award. The organization earned recognition in the Analytics & Management Software category for its TwinOptix(R) Intelligent Asset Management platform, w  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requir  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES FIGHT TO PROTECT AFFORDABLE CARE ACT COVERAGE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONTINUES FIGHT TO PROTECT AFFORDABLE CARE ACT COVERAGE * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 states, urged a federal court to uphold a lower court ruling blocking key provisions of an unlawful rule issued by the Trump administration in June 2025. The rule would make it harder for consumers to enroll in and maintain health covera  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using t  more
Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls * Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close loopholes that let scammers flood the U.S. phone network with illegal robocalls. The coalition wants the FCC to require phone companies to do a better job vetting who they do business with, so  more
Australian Department of Defence: 25th Commemoration of September 11
CANBERRA, Australia, Sept. 11 -- The Australian Department of Defence issued the following news release: * * * Joining in the release were: The Hon Anthony Albanese, Prime Minister of Australia The Hon Richard Marles MP, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Defence Senator the Hon Penny Wong, Leader of the Government in the Senate, Minister for Foreign Affairs * 25th commemoration of September 11 Today marks 25 years since the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001, which claimed the live  more
Brandeis University: Crown Center Forum Looks at How 9/11 Shaped the Middle East
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- Brandeis University issued the following news: * * * Crown Center forum looks at how 9/11 shaped the Middle East By Steve Foskett September 10, 2026 The Crown Center for Middle East Studies this week marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with an expert panel examining whether and how the events of that day and the U.S. response have shaped the Middle East today. The program, "Did 9/11 Make Today's Middle East?," considered   more
CDC: Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 -- Lessons From the World Trade Center Health Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 -- Lessons from the World Trade Center Health Program Paper examines 9/11-related health outcomes and lessons learned in the quarter century since the disaster. WASHINGTON -- The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) today published "Twenty-Five Years After 9/11 -- Less  more
Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic receives borough proclamation
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic receives borough proclamation * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-On September 9, Penn State Dickinson Law's Center for Immigrants' Rights Clinic and Clinic Director Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia received a proclamation from Mayor Ezra Nanes and the Borough of State College to mark Welcoming Week in State College. Uzoma C. Elekwachi '27 accepted the proc  more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Vaccinated People Can and Do Spread Measles, Peer-Reviewed Analysis Finds
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Brenda Baletti, senior reporter for The Defender: * * * Vaccinated People Can and Do Spread Measles, Peer-Reviewed Analysis Finds People who were vaccinated against measles can still contract and transmit the virus to others, and in some instances can initiate s  more
CMU Researchers Develop 'Electrotech Moneyball' Framework To Rank Risk and Opportunity in Energy and AI Supply Chains
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Researchers Develop 'Electrotech Moneyball' Framework To Rank Risk and Opportunity in Energy and AI Supply Chains * Carnegie Mellon University researchers developed a framework() to help the United States secure the power infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies, all while reducing vulnerabilities in the global supply chains that make that infr  more
Comcast Business Opens Its Last-Mile Network to Partner Platforms, Starting With Equinix
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Comcast Business Opens Its Last-Mile Network to Partner Platforms, Starting with Equinix New Innovation Lab program lets platform partners, such as Equinix, enable enterprises to order Comcast Business last-mile connectivity through standards-based APIs, aiming to cut delivery from weeks to days Key Takeaways * New Comcast Business Innovation Lab program wi  more
Curtis Institute of Music: Weston Sprott Appointed Executive Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Curtis Institute of Music issued the following news: * * * Weston Sprott Appointed Executive Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center Sprott will assume the position on September 21, succeeding Greg Scholl. - Congratulations to Weston Sprott (Trombone '06), who was appointed executive director of Jazz at Lincoln Center today. The alum succeeds Greg Scholl, who served in the role for more than 14 years. Sprott joins Jazz at Lincoln Center after a seven-year  more
Diamond Research Scholars explore big questions across science, medicine and the arts video
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Diamond Research Scholars explore big questions across science, medicine and the arts video * While the fall semester is just getting underway, the university's Diamond Research Scholars are already months into independent projects. Eva Close, Class of 2027, vividly remembers watching news coverage of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill with her parents at their South Philadelphia home in April 2010. The   more
Duane Morris Adds Senior Manager to Tax Accounting Group
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Adds Senior Manager to Tax Accounting Group * PHILADELPHIA, September 10, 2026-The Duane Morris Tax Accounting Group (TAG) has added tax lawyer Kruti Naik as a senior manager. Naik has nearly 15 years of deep and broad experience in tax compliance and planning. She will be primarily responsible for tax advisory, compliance, planning and minimizatio  more
Federal Register: FTC Issues Notice of Publication, Request for Public Comment on Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority 2027 Proposed Budget
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission publishes the 2027 proposed budget of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority and seeks public comment on whether the Commission should approve, disapprove, or modify the proposed budget. Comments are due on September 24, 2026, according to a Federal Register notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of Filing of HISA Budget Pursuant to the Act and the Commission's rule on Oversight of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Au  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Consumer Finance Institute: 'Apprenticeship and Postsecondary Education Are Intertwined - New Evidence on Apprenticeship Pathways in the U.S.'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a discussion paper in September 2026 entitled "Apprenticeship and Postsecondary Education Are Intertwined - New Evidence on Apprenticeship Pathways in the United States." Here are excerpts: * * * Counter to a view where apprenticeship and postsecondary education are substitutes, we find that these skill-building pathways are deeply intertwined for many: Nearly half of  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Consumer Finance Institute: 'Borrower Behavior and Contract Heterogeneity in the Credit Card Market'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued an article on Aug. 31, 2026, entitled "Borrower Behavior and Contract Heterogeneity in the Credit Card Market." Here are excerpts: * * * The behavior of U.S. credit card borrowers varies considerably, with the riskiest cardholders about 20 times more likely to become seriously delinquent on payments than the least risky cardholders. Lenders can predict cardholder beha  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Consumer Finance Institute: 'LIFE Survey Report - July 2026'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued a report in August 2026 entitled "LIFE Survey Report - July 2026." Here are excerpts: * * * Results from the July 2026 LIFE Survey reveal several key observations about consumers' financial lives over the past 12 months, including: * Net optimism about income is higher in July 2026 than it was one year earlier, returning to levels similar to those we saw in 2023 and   more
Fetterman Secures $80 Million Investment for Accessibility Improvements at SEPTA Trolley Stations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 10, 2026 Fetterman Secures $80 Million Investment for Accessibility Improvements at SEPTA Trolley Stations BRADDOCK, PA -- Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced an $80 million grant award for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)'s All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP). This funding will sup  more
Franklin & Marshall: 'I Wanted to Learn More' - From a Campus Connection to Career Opportunity
LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * 'I Wanted to Learn More": From a Campus Connection to Career Opportunity September 10, 2026 By Chris Karlesky '01 The following Q&A is part of the "Diplomats Hire Diplomats" series, which features stories of Franklin & Marshall alumni connecting, opening doors, and paying it forward across the F&M network. For Gonzalo "Gonzo" Gentou Arbizu '26, a brief introduction to a fellow Franklin & Mar  more
Goldman Leads More Than 200 Members in Bipartisan Resolution Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman Leads More Than 200 Members in Bipartisan Resolution Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11th Attacks * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, honoring the 2,977 innocent lives lost, and reaffirming the nation  more
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support 9/11 Victims, Responders, New York's National Guard and Their Loved Ones
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Support 9/11 Victims, Responders, New York's National Guard and Their Loved Ones * Ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11, Governor Kathy Hochul today signed three pieces of legislation to provide support to 9/11 victims, responders and surviving family members. This support will help ensure eligible New Yorkers can receive the benefits they are entitled t  more
Governor Moore Announces New Saval Foods Headquarters and Distribution Center in Howard County
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces New Saval Foods Headquarters and Distribution Center in Howard County * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Wes Moore today announced that family-owned foodservice distribution company Saval Foods, in partnership with Howard Hughes Communities, has broken ground on a new headquarters facility. The company is constructing a 230,000 square-foot space in Columbia to include a new di  more
Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Grant Memo: Community Development, Fire & EMS, Environmental and Additional Grant Opportunities for your District * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Local Share Account Statewide Who May Apply: Counties, municipalities, municipal authorities, economic development agencies, redevelopment authorities, land banks, or councils of government. Non-profits may par  more
HAWAII GOV. GREEN LOWERS FLAGS FOR PATRIOT DAY
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS FOR PATRIOT DAY HONOLULU -- Governor Josh Green has ordered that the United States and Hawaii state flags be flown at half-staff at the Hawaii State Capitol and all state offices and agencies, as well as Hawaii National Guard facilities statewide, from sunrise to sunset Friday, Sept. 11, in observance of Patriot Day. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the terrori  more
Heat Wave: Dechert Financial Services M&A Team's Busy Summer
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Heat Wave: Dechert Financial Services M&A Team's Busy Summer * Labor Day is past and the mercury may be falling, but Dechert's summer-long wave of financial services M&A deals shows no sign of cooling off. Over the last three months, the firm's financial services M&A team has advised on more than a dozen transactions. "This summer's deal flow reflects the broader convergenc  more
Helping Everyday People to Understand Data: SCI Research Team Gets Paper Published in Library Trends
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Computing and Information issued the following news: * * * Helping Everyday People to Understand Data: SCI research team gets paper published in Library Trends September 8, 2026 In a collaboration between six researchers from the University of Pittsburgh, three of which come from the School of Computing and Information, a paper reflecting ten years of work was published just this year. "Fostering Civic Data Literacy  more
Highmark invests $3.75 million in 20 initiatives improving health across Western New York
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Highmark invests $3.75 million in 20 initiatives improving health across Western New York * Buffalo, N.Y. -Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield is deepening its commitment to Western New York with a $3.75 million investment in 20 community health initiatives through Blue Fund, an initiative of the Highmark Bright Blue Futures charitable giving and communit  more
HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * HUD Announces Sponsors and Exhibitors for 2026 Innovative Housing Showcase Showcase Returns to National Mall September 22-24 to Celebrate American Ingenuity WASHINGTON - HUD today announced the sponsors and exhibitors for its sixth annual Innovative Housing Showcase, taking place on the National Mall from September 22-24. This year's theme, "Made in America,  more
ICYMI: Pa. Gov. Shapiro Launches New Effort to Revitalize Chester With Nearly $100 Million in Targeted Investments From the Commonwealth and Private Sector
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Launches New Effort to Revitalize Chester with Nearly $100 Million in Targeted Investments from the Commonwealth and Private Sector "This is what revitalization should look like - a comprehensive investment that improves quality of life today while laying the foundation for Chester's future." - Chester Mayor Stefan Roots "One thing I can   more
Independence Blue Cross collaborates with Hippocratic AI to enhance member support
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Independence Blue Cross, a subsidiary of Independence Health Group, posted the following news release: * * * Independence Blue Cross collaborates with Hippocratic AI to enhance member support * Independence Blue Cross (IBX) has started working with Hippocratic AI, a health care technology company focused on safety-centered artificial intelligence, to introduce conversational voice AI support for members. This new capability is   more
K&L Gates Advises Cyient on the US$218 Million Acquisition of TAO Digital
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Cyient on the US$218 Million Acquisition of TAO Digital Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Cyient Limited, a global lifecycle engineering services company, on its acquisition of TAO Digital Solutions Inc., an AI-native data and product engineering solutions firm for approximately US$218 million. Cyient is a global lifecycle engineering services company powering mission-c  more
Kennesaw State student publishes study on alcohol's impact on Ugandan women
KENNESAW, Georgia, Sept. 10 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State student publishes study on alcohol's impact on Ugandan women Few undergraduates can add "lead author in a peer-reviewed journal" to their list of accomplishments. Kennesaw State University student and Harry S. Truman Scholarship finalist Allisa George is one of them. George, an Honors student double majoring in public health and biology, is the first author of a National Institute  more
Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products
MENOMONEE FALLS, Wisconsin, Sept. 11 -- Kohl's, a department store retail company, issued the following news release: * * * Kohl's Expands Babies"R"Us Shops, Adds New Brands and Products Kohl's is adding dedicated Babies"R"Us shops to 56 additional stores this September, bringing a focused selection of baby gear, nursery items, and gifting essentials to more communities nationwide. A Curated Destination for Growing Families The new shops feature a thoughtful lineup of go-to products from   more
La Salle University Lands as the Top Catholic College Within the City of Philadelphia by Niche, Washington Monthly
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * La Salle University lands as the top Catholic college within the City of Philadelphia by Niche, Washington Monthly September 10, 2026 Newly released college rankings place La Salle at the top of the list for Catholic colleges in the city, as well as high placements in Pennsylvania and beyond. New college rankings released by Niche and Washington Monthly have identified La Salle University as the top  more
Md. A.G. Brown and Coalition Obtain Settlement Blocking Trump Administration From Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown and Coalition Obtain Settlement Blocking Trump Administration from Repeating AmeriCorps Cuts BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors, has reached a settlement that stops the Trump administration from dismantling AmeriCorps again without warning. The deal resolves a lawsuit, co-led  more
Milestone 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Remembered at Winthrop University
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Milestone 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Remembered at Winthrop University * #HIGHLIGHTS * Winthrop University joins the country in remembering "9/11," shorthand for September 11, 2001, when four coordinated terrorist attacks were carried out in America by al-Qaeda, an Islamist extremist group. * Two morning events are planned, one in front of the Tillman Fountain Plaza and the other at the Winthrop Coli  more
N.H. Education Dept.: Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of September 11
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 11 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of September 11 The Importance of Teaching History - CONCORD, NH (September 9, 2026) -- As the nation approaches the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) is recognizing the importance of remembering the events of that day and ensuring that the history and personal experiences surrounding Se  more
Nadler Leads More Than 200 Members Marking The 25th Anniversary Of September 11th Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Leads More Than 200 Members Marking The 25th Anniversary Of September 11th Terrorist Attacks * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressmen Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Andrew R. Garbarino (NY-02), and Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, honoring the 2,977 innocent lives lost, and reaf  more
NCC Partners With Elizabethtown for Dual Admissions
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Northampton Community College issued the following news: * * * NCC Partners with Elizabethtown for Dual Admissions 09 September 2026 Northampton Community College (NCC) students who aim to earn a bachelor's degree can seamlessly transfer into Elizabethtown College through the Dual Admissions Program under a new articulation agreement between the two institutions. Students may complete their bachelor's degree through Elizabethtown's traditional on-campu  more
New professorship to fuel research at the intersection of finance and AI
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New professorship to fuel research at the intersection of finance and AI * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State alumnus Ken Kulju, a founding member of the Penn State Smeal College of Business's Finance Advisory Board, recently made a $3 million estate commitment to endow the Ken Kulju Professorship in Finance. He also pledged $250,000 over the next five years for early activation of the pr  more
NRCC: Bob Brooks Called Giving Pennsylvania Workers a Tax Cut "Garbage"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * Bob Brooks Called Giving Pennsylvania Workers a Tax Cut "Garbage" This week, working families across the Lehigh Valley celebrated Labor Day. Thanks to Congressman Ryan Mackenzie and House Republicans, the men and women who keep our country running are keeping more of their hard-earned pay through policies like no tax on tips and no tax on overtime. Scumbag Bob Brooks call  more
Online MSW program No. 1 in PA
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Online MSW program No. 1 in PA * PennWest University's online Master of Social Work program has been ranked No. 1 in Pennsylvania for 2026 by MastersInSocialWorkOnline.org. The ranking evaluated 13 online MSW programs across the state, with particular emphasis on affordability. Graduation and retention rates, graduate earnings, program flexibility, and accreditation and licensure alignment also were considered.   more
Opportunity Grant applications open for non-tenure-line faculty
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Opportunity Grant applications open for non-tenure-line faculty * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Non-tenure-line clinical, teaching and research faculty and professors of practice can now apply to the Opportunity Grant Professional Development Program for the 2027-28 academic year. More information and a link to the application is available through the Center for Faculty Development and Advance  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Launches New Effort to Revitalize Chester With Nearly $100 Million in Targeted Investments From the Commonwealth and Private Sector
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Launches New Effort to Revitalize Chester with Nearly $100 Million in Targeted Investments from the Commonwealth and Private Sector The Shapiro Administration worked closely with area business leaders, local nonprofits, and city and county government to develop a multi-pronged strategy to revitalize public spaces, improve safety, and drive econom  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Orders U.S., Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in Observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Orders U.S., Commonwealth Flags to Half-Staff in Observance of Patriot Day and National Day of Service and Remembrance Harrisburg, PA - Today, in accordance with the United States flag code and the President's Proclamation, Governor Josh Shapiro ordered United States and Commonwealth flags on all Commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and gro  more
Pa. Insurance Dept.: Shapiro Administration Highlights Three Years of Progress Made to Help Pennsylvanians Better Prepare for Flooding, Protect Their Homes
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Three Years of Progress Made to Help Pennsylvanians Better Prepare for Flooding, Protect Their Homes In 2023, Governor Josh Shapiro signed Act 22 into law, which established the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Task Force to recommend policies to make flood insurance more affordable for Pennsylvanians. Since the Flood Insurance Premium Assistance Ta  more
Pa. Labor Dept.: Shapiro Administration Recovers Nearly $650,000 in Unpaid Wages, Damages for More Than 100 Pennsylvania Brewing Company Workers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Recovers Nearly $650,000 in Unpaid Wages, Damages for More Than 100 Pennsylvania Brewing Company Workers L&I has returned more than $18.57 million in unpaid wages to workers since Governor Shapiro took office. - Harrisburg, PA - As part of the Shapiro Administration's commitment to standing up for workers and fighting wage theft, t  more
Pa. Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Statement 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States of America
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward Statement 25th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks on the United States of America WESTMORELAND - Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-Westmoreland) issued the following statement as we reflect on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on the United States of America: "September 11, 2001, was a day that   more
Pa. State Dept.: Secretary of the Commonwealth Launches Voter Education Efforts Ahead of the 2026 General Election
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State issued the following news release: * * * Secretary of the Commonwealth Launches Voter Education Efforts Ahead of the 2026 General Election Harrisburg, PA - Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt on Thursday announced the Department of State's 2026 voter education initiative to ensure Pennsylvanians are aware of key election dates, deadlines, and options for casting their ballot in preparation for the Nov. 3 general e  more
Penn College Grads' Earnings Outpace National Median
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College grads' earnings outpace national median Thursday, September 10, 2026 The career outlook for Pennsylvania College of Technology students is bright, both in terms of opportunities and compensation. Their strong return-on-investment potential is reflected by the college's 98% graduate placement rate and alumni earnings that exceed the national median for college graduate  more
Penn State Laureate to Present Collaborative Poetry Event at Berks Campus
READING, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Laureate to present collaborative poetry event at Berks campus September 10, 2026 By Lisa R. Baldi WYOMISSING, Pa. -- Erin Murphy, the 2026-27 Penn State Laureate, will present "With These Hands: A Collaborative Poetry Experience" at 12:15 p.m., Monday, Sept. 21, in the Perkins Student Center Multipurpose Room. A reception will follow with light refreshments. This event i  more
Penn State student's congressional internship connects politics, healthcare
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State student's congressional internship connects politics, healthcare * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -This summer, Penn State student Odessa Dando returned to her home state of California to serve as a congressional intern in the district office of U.S. Rep. Sam Liccardo. The opportunity not only fostered a deeper connection with her home community but also opened her mind to a new career   more
Penn State, Kurt J. Lesker Company partner to advance atomic-scale processing
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State, Kurt J. Lesker Company partner to advance atomic-scale processing * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State and Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) are launching a strategic partnership to develop new ways to create and shape the extremely thin layers of specialized materials that form critical parts of semiconductor, advanced packaging, quantum, photonic and other next-generation technol  more
Penn State-Abington: R-VOICE Center Receives Grant to Expand Sexual Violence Prevention Programs
ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * R-VOICE Center receives grant to expand sexual violence prevention programs September 10, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Penn State's Relationship Violence Outreach, Intervention, and Community Education (R-VOICE) Center has received a $60,000 grant through Pennsylvania's "It's On Us" initiative to strengthen peer education and sexual violence prevention efforts across the Univers  more
Penn State-Great Valley Welcomes Two New Engineering Faculty Members
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Great Valley welcomes two new engineering faculty members New faculty are teaching engineering management, artificial intelligence and machine learning classes September 10, 2026 By Allison Duncan MALVERN, Pa. -- Penn State Great Valley's engineering division welcomed two new faculty members for the fall 2026 semester. Trisha Campanaro, assistant professor of engineering m  more
Pennsylvania College of Technology President Reed Testifies Before House Appropriations Subcommittee
SANTA CLARITA, California, Sept. 10 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following written testimony by Pennsylvania College of Technology President Michael J. Reed from a Sept. 4, 2026, field hearing entitled "Industrial Base and Workforce Development for Skilled Trades": * * * Chairman Calvert, Mr. Case and distinguished members of the House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to address you today regarding the critical importance of  more
Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Machine Gun Conversion Devices
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Lawmakers Introduce Legislation to Protect Communities from Machine Gun Conversion Devices * SB 1449 Will Keep Communities, Law Enforcement Safe by Banning Glock Switches and Other Machine Gun Conversion Devices, Aligning Pennsylvania with 29 Other States HARRISBURG, Pa. -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Dema  more
Pitt Sophomore's Passion for Community Health Won Her a Newman Civic Fellowship
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * This Pitt sophomore's passion for community health won her a Newman Civic Fellowship September 10, 2026 Avni Khandelwal, a sophomore biochemistry major in Pitt's Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences and David C. Frederick Honors College, received a 2026-27 Newman Civic Fellowship. This national honor from Campus Compact recognizes student leaders who are making a difference in thei  more
Pitt's Gismondi Neighborhood Education Program Launches a Corps to Strengthen Student Tutors
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt's Gismondi Neighborhood Education Program launches a corps to strengthen student tutors September 10, 2026 When Shanice Yearwood thinks about the time she spent being tutored in a neighborhood center while growing up in the New York City borough of Queens, she remembers more than what she learned. She remembers how she felt. Her mother once worked for the community-based Harlem Childre  more
Point Park Partners in Mayor O'Connor's 'Main and Main' Initiative With Purchase of Former CVS Building in Downtown Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Point Park Partners in Mayor O'Connor's "Main and Main" Initiative with Purchase of Former CVS Building in Downtown Pittsburgh Thursday, September 10, 2026 Mayor Corey O'Connor and Point Park University announced today that the university has purchased the former CVS building, located at the corner of Smithfield Street and Forbes Avenue in Downtown Pittsburgh, adjacent to the university's Pittsburgh   more
President Trump Issues Proclamation on Patriot Day 2026, the 25th Anniversary of the Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on Sept. 9, 2026: * * * PATRIOT DAY 2026, THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEPTEMBER 11 TERRORIST ATTACKS A quarter of a century has passed since the terrible day of September 11, 2001, and an entire generation of Americans has now come of age with no living memory of that fateful day. The passage of time must never dim what will forever burn bright in the conscience of our Nation. Amid the ashes of Ground Zero, we made a so  more
Presidential Historian Larry Cook to Discuss Francis B. Carpenter at Sam Houston Memorial Museum
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Presidential Historian Larry Cook to Discuss Francis B. Carpenter at Sam Houston Memorial Museum * The Sam Houston Memorial Museum and Republic of Texas Presidential Library will welcome nationally recognized presidential historian, award-winning author and political commentator Larry Cook for a presentation on his new book, "Brushes with History: Francis B. Carpenter in His Own Words," Tuesday, Sept  more
Professor Hannah Wiseman interviewed for Penn State News on data center impacts on public lands
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Hannah Wiseman interviewed for Penn State News on data center impacts on public lands * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State News published a Q&A with Professors Hannah Wiseman and Derrick Taff addressing the impacts of data centers on public lands. You can read the interview by clicking here. One of the many issues addressed in the Q&A was whether data centers will  more
Public Health Researchers Assess and Compare Air Quality Across Allegheny County
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 8 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Public Health researchers assess and compare air quality across Allegheny County September 8, 2026 To better understand air pollution in Allegheny County, which ranks 19th worst in the nation for short-term particle pollution according to the American Lung Association, Pitt Public Health researchers are comparing air quality across the county. Their findings revealed su  more
Pulitzer Center: Reporting on the Long-Lasting Impacts of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * Reporting on the Long-Lasting Impacts of 9/11 Author: Dana Thompson, Pulitzer Center Staff Nothing made sense on that Tuesday morning 25 years ago. On September 11, 2001, I was awakened by my mother telling me that planes had slammed into buildings. I was living with my parents after moving from Atlanta to work as a copy editor at the Houston Chronicle.   more
Reed Smith advises New Water Capital in LidWorks acquisition
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises New Water Capital in LidWorks acquisition * Global law firm Reed Smith advised New Water Capital, a Boca Raton-based private equity investment firm, in its acquisition of LidWorks, a family-owned designer and manufacturer of custom food, beverage, and specialty lids. LidWorks manufactures over two billion lids per year, serving leading quick-serv  more
Reed Smith senior associate Luke Drake named as Airline Economics 40 Under 40
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith senior associate Luke Drake named as Airline Economics 40 Under 40 * LONDON - Reed Smith is pleased to announce that Luke Drake, a senior associate based in its London office and a member of the Transportation Industry Group, has been named in this year's 40 Under 40 list published by Airline Economics. The Airline Economics 40 Under 40 list recognises r  more
Remarks by Congressman Smith - Remembering the Victims of 9/11
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Remarks by Congressman Smith - Remembering the Victims of 9/11 Monmouth County, NJ, Sep 10, 2026 The following are excerpts of remarks prepared by Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) for Monmouth County's September 11th Memorial Ceremony in Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey: "Twenty-five years later, we solemnly remember those who lost their lives and the pain suffered by the nearly 3,000 individuals--includi  more
Rep. Calvert: Reinforcing America's Defense - Appropriators Focus on Industrial Capacity, Workforce, and Critical Resources
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following news release: * * * Reinforcing America's Defense: Appropriators Focus on Industrial Capacity, Workforce, and Critical Resources September 10, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Providing for the common defense is such an essential responsibility that our Founders enshrined it in Article I of our Constitution. More than two centuries have transformed how America sec  more
Rep. Comer Issues Letter to FCC Chairman Ferguson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following letter to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 The Honorable Andrew Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20580 Dear Chairman Ferguson: The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform is continuing its investigation i  more
Rep. Crank Issues Letter to Asst. A.G. Dhillon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following letter to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 8, 2026 The Honorable Harmeet K. Dhillon Assistant Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20530 Dear Assistant Attorney General Dhillon: I am writing to encourage the Department of Justice's (DOJ) Civil Rights Division to in  more
Rep. Franklin, Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump, Commerce Secretary Lutnick on U.S. Elemental Sulfur Supply, Domestic Phosphate Fertilizer Production
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick on the U.S. elemental sulfur supply and domestic phosphate fertilizer production: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 - The Honorable Howard Lutnick Secretary of Commerce U.  more
Rep. Scott Perry Talks Economic Freedom with Pennsylvania Latino Families
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scott Perry Talks Economic Freedom with Pennsylvania Latino Families * Mechanicsburg, PA-The LIBRE Initiative, the largest center-right Latino organization in Pennsylvania, hosted its Capitol Connect event on Friday, September 4, at The Willows at Ashcombe Mansion, featuring Congressman Scott Perry (PA-10). The gathering convened Pennsylvania community leaders and Hispanic   more
Rep. Stevens, Co-signers Issue Letter to Customs & Border Protection Commissioner Scott
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following letter with co-signers to Rodney S. Scott, commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 9, 2026 Rodney S. Scott Commissioner United States Customs & Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 Dear Commissioner Scott, We write to request you take quick action to ensure all duties paid by American importers --under the  more
Response to Neoadjuvant Immunochemotherapy May Allow for Surgical De-escalation in Head and Neck Cancers
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Response to Neoadjuvant Immunochemotherapy May Allow for Surgical De-escalation in Head and Neck Cancers Surgery often results in organ dysfunction and facial disfigurement - Patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) whose tumors responded to neoadjuvant immunochemotherapy (ICT) and who underwent less extensive s  more
Robotics Innovation Center Earns LEED Platinum Certification for Sustainable Construction
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Robotics Innovation Center Earns LEED Platinum Certification for Sustainable Construction * Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Innovation Center ()(RIC) is the first CMU project to earn Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council()'s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design() (LEED) program. Steve Guenther, assistant vice president for Facilities Management Services() (FM  more
Rowan's Native Plant Meadow takes root as living laboratory
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan's Native Plant Meadow takes root as living laboratory * Between Route 322 and Science Hall, within a sloping meadow blooming with black-eyed Susans, goldenrod and purple horsemint, passersby might spot a biology professor or two bearing an electric string trimmer and a pair of hand pruners. They're targeting five non-native annuals before they flower and spread seeds throughout the Native Plant Meadow  more
Select Committee and Congressional Executive Commission on China Ranking Members to Hold Joint Shadow Hearing on Human Rights in China Ahead of Xi's Visit to Washington
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Select Committee and Congressional Executive Commission on China Ranking Members to Hold Joint Shadow Hearing on Human Rights in China Ahead of Xi's Visit to Washington September 10, 2026 WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Ro Khanna of the House Select Committee on th  more
Sen. Padilla, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 4, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Blanche: We write to express our serious concern that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has chosen to abandon enforcement of the National Firearms Act of  more
Senators Urge California Court to Keep Roblox, Discord Child Sex Abuse Case Out of Arbitration
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Senators Urge California Court to Keep Roblox, Discord Child Sex Abuse Case Out of Arbitration * Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiffs' law firm, today filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of three U.S. Senators -Richard Blumenthal, Richard Durbin, and Kirsten Gillibrand -urging the California Court of Appeal to reject an attempt by Discord, Inc. and Roblo  more
September brings final week of frogs exhibit, benefit event and more to Museum of the Rockies
BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 10 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * September brings final week of frogs exhibit, benefit event and more to Museum of the Rockies * BOZEMAN -The Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University will host a series of exhibitions, lectures, planetarium experiences and educational programs throughout September. * "Frogs: A Chorus of Colors," through Sept. 13. Visitors can view amphibians for a final week before the exhibit closes and retur  more
Shapiro Administration is Helping Pennsylvanians Prepare for Major Federal Changes Coming to Medicaid, Ensuring Eligible Residents Continue to Be Covered
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration is Helping Pennsylvanians Prepare for Major Federal Changes Coming to Medicaid, Ensuring Eligible Residents Continue to be Covered Starting this week through September, nearly 700,000 Pennsylvanians will receive letters, automated calls, and text messages with information about new Medicaid requirements and actions they need to take to k  more
Shell Signs U.S. Power Plant Transactions as Part of Active Portfolio Management
LONDON, England, Sept. 11 -- Shell Energy North America, a subsidiary of Shell plc, issued the following news release: * * * Shell signs US power plant transactions as part of active portfolio management Houston - Shell Energy North America (US), L.P. (SENA), a subsidiary of Shell plc (Shell), has signed two transactions as part of its ongoing management of its US power portfolio: * The acquisition of 100% equity in Hunlock Creek Generating LLC (Hunlock), which owns 169 megawatts (MW) of nat  more
Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Spotted lanternfly is spreading in Michigan, and MSU Extension is helping Michiganders prepare * Spotted lanternfly has reached a new part of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development recently confirmed a population of the invasive insect near Niles in Berrien County, marking the first confirmed population in southwest Michi  more
State Museum Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 with New Exhibition Featuring Winthrop Connection
ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * State Museum Marks 25 Years Since 9/11 with New Exhibition Featuring Winthrop Connection * #HIGHLIGHTS * As the nation prepares to mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, the South Carolina State Museum presents South Carolina Remembers 9/11: 25 Years Later, a new display that commemorates the tragic attacks and examines how South Carolinians responded in the days, months, and years that fol  more
Stats to Stories: Professor builds publishing success
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Stats to Stories: Professor builds publishing success * When actress Melissa Archer's name appeared among the auditions for an audiobook produced by PennWest mathematics professor Dr. Melissa Sovak's publishing company, Sovak assumed it must be someone else. Then she opened the narrator's profile. "There was the picture of her as Natalie Buchanan," Sovak said. "This woman I had watched for years on 'One Life to  more
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving 4 Companies
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21155) entitled "Flixbus SE, Flix North America Inc., and Greyhound Lines Inc. - Control - Greyhound Central Bus LLC": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Continuance in Control. SUMMARY: On August 11, 2026, Flix SE, a noncarrier, Flix North America Inc. (Flix North America), a noncarrier, and Greyhound Lines, Inc. (Greyhound), an inte  more
Syracuse University: Alumnus Launches 9/11 Curriculum for a Generation Born After 2001
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 11 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus Launches 9/11 Curriculum for a Generation Born After 2001 Chris Meek '92, G'18 was blocks from Ground Zero on 9/11. His foundation teaches a new generation about the heroism first responders displayed. John Boccacino Sept. 10, 2026 More than 100 million Americans weren't born when the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks happened. To them, the day's events are part of a history they don't fully under  more
Thiel College fraternity to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 with remembrance stair walk
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College fraternity to mark 25th anniversary of 9/11 with remembrance stair walk * GREENVILLE, Pa.-The Thiel College chapter of Kappa Sigma fraternity will honor the first responders and others who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with its annual 9/11 Remembrance Stair Walk from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at Alumni Stadium. Members of Kappa Sigma will climb the s  more
University of Pittsburgh School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences: From Question to Dissertation - Two PhD Journeys Advancing the Science of Stroke Recovery
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences issued the following news: * * * From Question to Dissertation: Two PhD Journeys Advancing the Science of Stroke Recovery Published: 09/10/2026 Revised: 09/10/2026 The University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy sends new PhD graduates into the world carrying fresh discoveries, hard-earned findings and a deep sense of the community that helped get them there. This y  more
University of Scranton: Economist Nicholas Bloom to Deliver Henry George Lecture
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Economist Nicholas Bloom to Deliver Henry George Lecture "How Working from Home Reshaped America" to be discussed at the University's Henry George Lecture on Nov. 11. - Nicholas Bloom, Ph.D., the William D. Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford University, will deliver The University of Scranton's 40th Henry George Lecture on Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Cente  more
Va. A.G. Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using  more
Vanguard Ranks Among Top Retirement Providers in JD Power 2026 U.S. Retirement Plan Digital Experience Study
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 (TNSrep) -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Vanguard Ranks Among Top Retirement Providers in JD Power 2026 U.S. Retirement Plan Digital Experience Study Vanguard ranks third in website experience and fourth in mobile app experience, as participants increasingly engage through digital channels. VALLEY FORGE, PA - Vanguard ranked among the top retirement plan providers in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Retiremen  more
Vishay Intertechnology XClampR Bidirectional Flat Clamping TVS in DO-218AC Package Deliver Low Clamping Voltage, High Power Density
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology XClampR(R) Bidirectional Flat Clamping TVS in DO-218AC Package Deliver Low Clamping Voltage, High Power Density MALVERN, Pa. -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of bidirectional XClampRO flat clamping transient voltage suppressors (TVS) in the surface-mount DO-218AC package. The industry's first such devices to p  more
Visiting Speakers and Conversations This Semester
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Visiting Speakers and Conversations This Semester * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on September 9, 2026 Dear Campus Community, The College is again honored to host a range of leading thinkers on campus this semester. We want to draw your attention to a few of these and encourage you to mark your calendars now for the ones you will not want to miss. The fall semester will incl  more
WCU Recognized With Insight Into Academia 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction Award
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- West Chester University posted the following news: * * * WCU Recognized with Insight Into Academia 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award For the sixth time, WCU has earned the 2026 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award from Insight Into Academia magazine, the oldest and largest publication focused on best practices in higher education. The HEED Award is a prestigious honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universi  more