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200 Years of Drexel University Founder Anthony J. Drexel
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Drexel University issued the following news: * * * 200 Years of Drexel University Founder Anthony J. Drexel Born in 1826, Drexel University's founder was a lifelong Philadelphian, financier and philanthropist whose legacy continues into the 21st century. By Alissa Falcone September 16, 2026 Have you ever wondered where the "Drexel" in "Drexel University" comes from? Or who founded Drexel University? The answer to both questions: Anthony Joseph Drexe  more
2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), part of Penn State University Libraries, has named 21 recipients of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards with this year's theme, "Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning." Award recipients will collaborate with TLT to   more
A century of service: Penn State University Police and Public Safety marks 100 years
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * A century of service: Penn State University Police and Public Safety marks 100 years * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -When the Penn State Campus Patrol first took shape on Sept. 8, 1926, it consisted of four men, two motorcycles with sidecars, and a simple mission: Watch over the college's buildings and help visitors find their way. According to the Daily Collegian, before that time, "a lone jani  more
AACR, Founding Organizer and Lead Sponsor of the 14th Annual Rally for Medical Research Hill Day, to Advocate for Increase in Federal Funding for NIH
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR, Founding Organizer and Lead Sponsor of the 14th Annual Rally for Medical Research Hill Day, to Advocate for Increase in Federal Funding for NIH * #Representatives from more than 400 organizations will join together to urge Congress to support continued progress WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the founding organizer and lead sponsor of the 14th annual  more
Accelerated research, increased investment signal landmark year for food is medicine
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 17 [Category: Health Care] (TNSrpt) -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Accelerated research, increased investment signal landmark year for food is medicine * DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2026 -The emerging public health field of food is medicine (FIM) experienced a rapid acceleration in the number of research studies published and substantial progress in advancing public policy. These trends demonstrate the growing potential for healthcare-in  more
Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, the William and Julia Moulden Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, to retire as dean
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, the William and Julia Moulden Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, to retire as dean * VILLANOVA, Pa., (Sept. 17, 2026)-Villanova University President the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, OSA, PhD, announced today that Adele Lindenmeyr, PhD, the William and Julia Moulden Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), is retiring after nearly 40 years of servi  more
Americans for Prosperity Employment Policy Fellow Bannan Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following testimony by Austen Bannan, employment policy fellow at Americans for Prosperity, from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers and Job Creators": * * * Chairman Mackenzie, Ranking Member Omar, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify today. I am Austen Bannan, Employment Policy Fellow at A  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: 50 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * 50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions John Kartch 09/16/2026 In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Rou  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: No Tax on Overtime Success Stories
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * No Tax on Overtime Success Stories Emma Coyne and John Kartch 09/16/2026 Americans for Tax Reform has compiled testimonials on the impact of the No Tax on Overtime provision successfully enacted by President Trump and House and Senate Republicans: "President Trump's working family's tax cuts has been a great help in our continued success, passed only with Republican votes. That law is delivering on both   more
Aramark: Irish Open: Delivering Exceptional Hospitality for 70,000+ Visitors
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Irish Open: Delivering Exceptional Hospitality for 70,000+ Visitors September 17, 2026 More than 70,000 visitors experienced a taste of Ireland's finest food and hospitality during this year's Irish Open, as Aramark Ireland successfully delivered one of the largest hospitality operations in Irish sport. As the official  more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim connects Penn State Dickinson Law to ICDS Capital Group
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim connects Penn State Dickinson Law to ICDS Capital Group * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, participated in a meeting of the new Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS) Capital Group at Penn State Harrisburg. The initiative brings together Penn Stat  more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at Bucerius AI and IP Symposium
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at Bucerius AI and IP Symposium * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, will speak at an international symposium on artificial intelligence (AI) and intellectual property (IP) at Bucerius Law School in Hamburg, Germany, on October 7, 2026. The pro  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto financ  more
Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * #Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Cor  more
Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connecti  more
Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * September 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low  more
Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attor  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car l  more
Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans * #Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and   more
Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with   more
Auditor General DeFoor, Sen. Rothman Host Education Session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations in Cumberland County
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor, Sen. Rothman Host Education Session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations in Cumberland County * HAMPDEN TWP., Pa. - Auditor General Tim DeFoor today joined Sen. Greg Rothman to host an information session for Volunteer Fire Relief Associations (VFRAs) in Cumberland County to help them effectively and efficiently manage the state funds they recei  more
Awards Presented at State of the 'Ville Address
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Awards Presented at State of the 'Ville Address * 2025-26 Educator of the Year Dr. Andrew Bland Professor, Department of Psychology Dr. Bland nurtures, mentors and inspires students as they prepare for graduate study and professional careers. He is an internationally recognized scholar in humanistic and existential psychology with an extensive record of publications and presentations. Bland  more
Board of Trustees committee advances sale of Penn State Shenango, Wilkes-Barre campus properties
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Board of Trustees committee advances sale of Penn State Shenango, Wilkes-Barre campus properties * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -At its meeting today (Sept. 17), the Finance and Investment Committee of the Penn State Board of Trustees voted to support the sale of the Penn State Shenango property to JCL Development LLC for $1 million, and the sale of the Penn State Wilkes-Barre property to HGC De  more
Bresnahan and President Trump Deliver on Promise to Reverse Obama-Era "Rain Tax" Mandate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan and President Trump Deliver on Promise to Reverse Obama-Era "Rain Tax" Mandate * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) joined President Donald J. Trump as he signed an executive order reversing the Obama-era executive order that created the "Rain Tax," the unfunded federal stormwater mandate that has forced tens of thousands of homeowners and small bu  more
Brian Goldstein Authors First Biography of Influential Architect Max Bond
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Brian Goldstein Authors First Biography of Influential Architect Max Bond * Brian Goldstein's Max Bond: The Life and Work of the People's Architect (Princeton 2026), released earlier this week, is the first biography of the preeminent postwar architect Max Bond, who championed the cause of freedom through architecture and transformed Black history and modernism. J. Max Bond Jr. (1935-2009) was a civil   more
CAIR-Philadelphia Files Right-to-Know Request, Launches Public Letter Campaign Seeking Answers Over Macklemore Removal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Philadelphia Files Right-to-Know Request, Launches Public Letter Campaign Seeking Answers Over Macklemore Removal September 17, 2026 Civil rights organization seeks records concerning Lincoln Financial Field decision, invites public to join call for transparency - The Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) today announced that it has  more
Campus Remembrances Mark 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Campus Remembrances Mark 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 Attacks * The 25th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, was remembered across campus last Friday with the ringing of the Old Chapel bells, a quiet rededication of a memorial for a lost colleague and alumnus, and an annual stair climb by the university ROTC, local first responders and members of the university community at McGuirk   more
Campus Safety and Security Conversation
BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Campus Safety and Security Conversation * The below message was sent to students, faculty, and staff on September 17, 2026. Dear students, faculty, and staff: You are invited to an open conversation featuring updates on summer improvements to campus safety and security. We hope you will join us on Thursday, September 24 at 4:00 p.m. in the Campus Center. Topics will include this summer's addition o  more
CMU Cognitive Psychologist's Work Has Generated Over 14,000 Language Studies
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Cognitive Psychologist's Work Has Generated Over 14,000 Language Studies * For nearly five decades, TalkBank() has been a foundation for language science research. Created by Carnegie Mellon University's Brian MacWhinney(), the family of 14 databases has become the basis for research into everything from how children learn to speak and how people pick up a second language to patterns that ca  more
Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. CAC   more
Comcast and Philadelphia 76ers Launch Community Resource Center at North10, Philadelphia to Expand Digital Skills and Job Training Opportunities
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 17, 2026 Comcast and Philadelphia 76ers Launch Community Resource Center at North10, Philadelphia to Expand Digital Skills and Job Training Opportunities Key Takeaways * Comcast, the Philadelphia 76ers and North10, Philadelphia have opened a community resource center at 3890 North 10th Street with free high-speed Xfinity WiFi, new technology and workforce development pro  more
Dechert Advises Pretium in Acquisition of Cascade Financial Services
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Advises Pretium in Acquisition of Cascade Financial Services * Dechert advised Pretium, a specialized investment firm managing more than US$70 billion in assets, in its acquisition of Cascade Financial Services, a leading lender focused on financing manufactured and modular homes. The acquisition expands Pretium's residential credit platform and strengthens its abil  more
Deluzio Joins Push to Stop Trump from Hiding True Cost of Iran War, Dishonoring Fallen Servicemembers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Joins Push to Stop Trump from Hiding True Cost of Iran War, Dishonoring Fallen Servicemembers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Iraq War veteran and House Armed Services Committee member Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) helped announce the new Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act. This legislation, which he co-sponsors, would stop President Donald Trump's attempt to hide both th  more
Deluzio Secures Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Secures Wins for Western PA in Biennial Water Resources Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined his colleagues to pass H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (otherwise known as WRDA) unanimously off the floor of the House of Representatives. This biennial, bipartisan legislation also passed out of the House Transportation and Infra  more
Democrats Who Win Battleground Districts Run as Problem Solvers, Not Manufactured Candidates, New PPI Report Finds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: ThinkTank] (TNSrpt) -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Democrats Who Win Battleground Districts Run as Problem Solvers, Not Manufactured Candidates, New PPI Report Finds * WASHINGTON (September 17, 2026) -Democrats who hold competitive, heavily working-class districts make up just 10% of state senators and 13% of state house members across the seven battleground states that decide presidential elections. Among 28 such   more
Devon Energy Gift Supports Penn College Dual Enrollment
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Devon Energy gift supports Penn College Dual Enrollment September 17, 2026 Devon Energy Corp. has contributed $150,000 to support Pennsylvania College of Technology's dual enrollment program. The two-year Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program commitment supports the participation fees for about 70 Pennsylvania high schools and career and technology centers that offer Penn Col  more
Duquesne Continues Momentum with Inauguration of President David Dausey
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Duquesne Continues Momentum with Inauguration of President David Dausey * Pittsburgh native and nationally recognized epidemiologist outlines vision as University approaches 150th anniversary. With record interest from prospective students, expanding academic programs and its 150th anniversary on the horizon, Duquesne University entered a new era today as Dr. David J. Dausey was officially ina  more
Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case * RALEIGH -On Tuesday, the Food Bank of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City received nearly 300,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated anti  more
Environmental Defense Fund: EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- The Environmental Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules WASHINGTON, D.C. (Sept. 17, 2026) - Environmental and public health groups sued to stop the Environmental Protection Agency's repeal of critical standards for power plant carbon pollution. NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), American Lung Association, American Public Health Association, Clean Air Council, and Clean Wisconsin (represente  more
EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Lung Association posted the following news release: * * * EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules * Environmental and public health groups sued to stop the Environmental Protection Agency's repeal of critical standards for power plant carbon pollution. NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), American Lung Association, American Public Health Association, Clean Air Council, and Clean Wisconsin (represented by Cle  more
EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * EPA Sued Over Repeal of Power Plant Carbon Reduction Rules * Contact: edeanne@nrdc.org, mediarelations@apha.org Environmental and public health groups sued to stop the Environmental Protection Agency's repeal of critical standards for power plant carbon pollution. NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), American Lung Association, American Public Healt  more
EPA sued over repeal of power plant carbon reduction rules
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 [Category: Environment] -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * EPA sued over repeal of power plant carbon reduction rules * WASHINGTON - Environmental and public health groups sued to stop the Environmental Protection Agency's repeal of critical stan  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications And/Or Interconnected VOIP Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be accep  more
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Consumer Finance Institute: 'When Credit Card Holders Open a Second Line of Credit, What Does It Signal to Their Original Card Issuer?'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia's Consumer Finance Institute issued an article on Sept. 10, 2026, entitled "When Credit Card Holders Open a Second Line of Credit, What Does It Signal to Their Original Card Issuer?." Here are excerpts: * * * Credit cards are readily available, do not require collateral, and pose few administrative complications. This makes them common among borrowers -- especially new ones, whose oldest credit instrume  more
FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company Announces Launch of Exchange Offer for Its 4.150% Senior Notes Due 2028 and 4.550% Senior Notes Due 2031
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 18 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company Announces Launch of Exchange Offer for its 4.150% Senior Notes Due 2028 and 4.550% Senior Notes Due 2031 GREENSBURG, Pa. -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company ("FE PA" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp., today announced an offer to exchange up to (i) $300 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding unregistered 4.150% Senior Notes due 2028   more
Fitzpatrick Helps Secure Final Passage of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Helps Secure Final Passage of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act * Bipartisan legislation targets the financial and energy networks sustaining Putin's war and strengthens the path toward a just and lasting peace WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, helped secure final House passage of the Linds  more
Fitzpatrick-Led Effort to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs Passes House
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick-Led Effort to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs Passes House * Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act Passes 417-3, advancing Fitzpatrick's broader push to make data center growth accountable to families and communities WASHINGTON, D.C. -After months of pushing for stronger protections around rapidly expanding data center development, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01)  more
Food and Water Watch: Shapiro Headlines Pittsburgh AI Summit, Championing Industry He's Claiming to Regulate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (TNSrpt) -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Sept. 17, 2026: * * * Shapiro Headlines Pittsburgh AI Summit, Championing Industry He's Claiming to Regulate Shapiro to call for industry-friendly federal AI policy, amidst widespread criticism over his handling of AI data center development in Pennsylvania Sep 17, 2026 Pittsburgh, PA -- Today, for the second year in a row, Governor Josh Shapiro will join tech and fossil fuel company executives in  more
Geneva Professor Develops Framework for Digital Discernment in Christian Education
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Geneva Professor Develops Framework for Digital Discernment in Christian Education September 17, 2026 You might not believe it, but one of the current forefront ideas in Christian education started as a scribble on a napkin. Deana Mack, PhD, Geneva's associate professor of education and Education Department Chair, spent numerous hours in online meetings in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic as did ma  more
Gift from distinguished alumnus renames School of Theatre's Playhouse Theatre
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Gift from distinguished alumnus renames School of Theatre's Playhouse Theatre * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -James Jimirro, distinguished alumnus, media visionary and champion of the arts, has committed $1.5 million to support the College of Arts and Architecture's School of Theatre, and to rename the school's Playhouse Theatre as the James P. and AJ Jimirro Playhouse Theatre in the School of T  more
GUS grad Antoinette Marie Johnson is creating new spaces to bring people together
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * GUS grad Antoinette Marie Johnson is creating new spaces to bring people together * For two decades, Antoinette Marie Johnson, CLA '06, has built a career on examining physical space a little closer than most. A self-professed "map nerd," she's carried that curiosity from her early years working at Google Maps to being named one of the Philadelphia Business Journal's Most Admired CEOs for her work with  more
House Education & Workforce Subcommittee Chairman Mackenzie Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Workers, Job Creators
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, released the following opening statement from a Sept. 2, 2026, hearing entitled "Less Red Tape, More Opportunity: Unleashing American Workers and Job Creators": * * * American workers and businesses deserve a reasonable regulatory environment that supports growth and prosperity, not red tape and delays. That's why today's hearing will examine policie  more
How New Artificial Lung Technology Could Change the Game for Chronic Lung Disease
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * How New Artificial Lung Technology Could Change the Game for Chronic Lung Disease * Long-term medical treatment for chronic lung disease has stumped doctors and scientists for years. Now, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have created new artificial lung technology that could drastically change health outcomes and quality of life for patients across the country. The support and guida  more
K&L Gates Earns Multiple First Half 2026 Global League Table Rankings Across Capital Markets, M&A, and Private Equity
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Earns Multiple First Half 2026 Global League Table Rankings Across Capital Markets, M&A, and Private Equity 17 September 2026 Global law firm K&L Gates has earned several recognitions in the first half 2026 industry league table rankings from Bloomberg, PitchBook, LSEG, The Deal, and S&P Global for its work across capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Nota  more
Kelly backs Ratepayer Protection Act, calls for data center companies to pay for their own electricity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly backs Ratepayer Protection Act, calls for data center companies to pay for their own electricity * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation which codifies a Trump administration executive action requiring that the companies building data centers are the ones paying for the electricity needed to power them, inste  more
Kelly co-sponsors resolution to recognize September 17 as "National Teach Ag Day"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly co-sponsors resolution to recognize September 17 as "National Teach Ag Day" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) co-sponsored a resolution to recognize Thursday, September 17, 2026 as "National Teach Ag Day." The resolution supports teaching agriculture programs in schools to train and educate young Americans about the importance of agriculture and to jumpstart education   more
King's College and Misericordia University Announce New Pathway to Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * King's College and Misericordia University Announce New Pathway to Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree * Articulation Agreement Creates Streamlined 3 1/2+3 Pathway for King's Exercise Science Students to Pursue Doctoral Education at Misericordia WILKES-BARRE/DALLAS, Pa. -King's College and Misericordia University have entered into a new articulation agreement that will provide qualified King's College   more
Mackenzie Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Market
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Mackenzie Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Market * Washington, D.C. -This week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, alongside Congressman Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), Congressman Rick Allen (GA-12), Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV-01), and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06), introduced the bipartisan Net Effe  more
Marauder Family Weekend Brings Families Back to Campus
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Marauder Family Weekend Brings Families Back to Campus * Millersville University will welcome students and their families to campus for Marauder Family Weekend on Friday, Sept 18., and Saturday, Sept 19. The weekend gives families a chance to spend time with their students, experience campus life, and take part in activities throughout the University. Family Weekend will begin Friday evening wi  more
Martin Hall Receives Sustainability Award
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Martin Hall Receives Sustainability Award * Martin Hall was recently honored by Engineering News-Record (ENR) MidAtlantic with a Sustainability Award of Merit, as selected by a group of industry experts. The reimagined building, which re-opened in the fall of 2025 after more than two years of construction, is illustrative of the College's commitment not only to interdisciplinary connection, but to sust  more
Marywood University Opens New Era of Global, Immersive Learning In Florence, Italy
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood University Opens New Era of Global, Immersive Learning In Florence, Italy * Marywood University has opened a new location in the heart of Florence, Italy, an important expansion of the University's global presence that brings academic learning to life in one of the world's most influential centers of art, architecture, design, and culture. This initiative, called Marywood International: Florence  more
Meuser Applauds President Trump for Rescinding Obama-era "Rain Tax" Executive Order
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Applauds President Trump for Rescinding Obama-era "Rain Tax" Executive Order * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) released the following statement after President Trump rescinded an Obama-era Executive Order that has been used to impose costly stormwater management fees, otherwise known as the "rain tax," on residents and businesses in Luzerne County. "Since coming to Congr  more
Misericordia University Announces Planned Partnership with HGC Development LLC for Future Operations at Penn State Wilkes-Barre
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Announces Planned Partnership with HGC Development LLC for Future Operations at Penn State Wilkes-Barre * DALLAS, PA -Misericordia University (MU) today welcomed the recommendation of the Finance and Investment Committee of the Penn State University (PSU) Board of Trustees to sell the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus to HGC Development LLC, effective June 30, 2027. The recommend  more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Appoints Dr. Dave A. Chokshi to the NYC Board of Health
NEW YORK, Sept. 18 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news: * * * Mayor Mamdani Appoints Dr. Dave A. Chokshi to the NYC Board of Health September 17, 2026 NEW YORK -- Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced the appointment of Dr. Dave Ashok Chokshi to the New York City Board of Health. The City Council approved the appointment Sept. 10. Dr. Chokshi will serve the remainder of a six-year term expiring May 31, 2030. Dr. Chokshi is a practicing physician at Bellevue  more
NCC Student Named 2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellow
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Northampton Community College issued the following news: * * * NCC Student Named 2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellow 17 September 2026 Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has named Northampton Community College (NCC) student Michael Thornton-Sherwood as a 2026-2027 Newman Civic Fellow. The Newman Civic Fellowship is a yearlong program that recognizes students who stand ou  more
Newcombe Foundation Funds Penn College Scholarships
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Newcombe Foundation funds Penn College scholarships September 17, 2026 Continuing its long-standing support of Pennsylvania College of Technology, the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation is awarding $50,000 toward Mature Student scholarships. This is the fourth consecutive year the foundation has earmarked $50,000 for the scholarships. Eligible students must have completed half of th  more
Nonprofit Led by La Roche Alumnus Named Finalist in International .ORG Impact Awards
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- La Roche University posted the following news release: * * * Nonprofit Led by La Roche Alumnus Named Finalist in International.ORG Impact Awards * PITTSBURGH, Sept. 17, 2026 - Friends of Tonga Inc., (opens in a new tab) co-founded by La Roche University alumnus Michael Hassett '11, Ph.D., has been named a finalist in the 2026.ORG Impact Awards (opens in a new tab) presented by Public Interest Registry. The awards recognize mission-driven individuals and   more
Oct. 15 symposium to explore AI's role in life sciences research
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Oct. 15 symposium to explore AI's role in life sciences research * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The ICDS/Huck AI Symposium, hosted by the Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences and the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences on Oct. 15, invites researchers from across Penn State and beyond to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the life sciences. The symposium will br  more
October to Shine with Poconos Fall Foliage
STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 [Category: Travel] -- The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau posted the following news release: * * * October to Shine with Poconos Fall Foliage * Fall colors forecasted to peak in October across Poconos Summer is fading, and autumn air is welcoming one of the year's most spectacular sights in the Poconos: fall foliage. The official first day of fall is September 22, but the leaves have already begun their transformation into vibrant hues, marking the star  more
Pa. Agriculture Dept.: Supporting Innovation and Excellence - Pennsylvania Hosts Top U.S. Dairy Breeders, Future Industry Leaders for All-American Dairy Show
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Supporting Innovation and Excellence: Pennsylvania Hosts Top U.S. Dairy Breeders, Future Industry Leaders for All-American Dairy Show September 16, 2026 The event comes on the heels of the single largest investment in agriculture in Pennsylvania history -- $1.2 billion to establish Chobani's first dairy operation in the Commonwealth, creating 900 jobs and increasing demand for Pe  more
Penn State Altoona Professor Offers Second Year of Metabytes AI Lab
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona professor offers second year of Metabytes AI Lab September 17, 2026 ALTOONA, Pa. -- Penn State Altoona will hold the Metabytes AI Lab series from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. on Thursdays, from Oct. 1 through Nov. 19, in room 202 of the Eiche Library. Now in its second year, the series is an open laboratory for students, faculty and staff to engage in hands-on work with arti  more
Penn State Laureate kicks off poetry tour of Commonwealth Campuses
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Laureate kicks off poetry tour of Commonwealth Campuses * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As the 2026-27 Penn State Laureate, poet and professor of English Erin Murphy is traveling across the commonwealth to share her poetry and engage community members in a collaborative poem project. Murphy's schedule includes more than 20 events across the state, including campus-wide presentations   more
Penn State Laureate Kicks Off Poetry Tour of Commonwealth Campuses
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Laureate kicks off poetry tour of Commonwealth Campuses Professor of English Erin Murphy's schedule includes more than 20 events across the state September 17, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- As the 2026-27 Penn State Laureate, poet and professor of English Erin Murphy is traveling across the commonwealth to share her poetry and engage community members in a collaborative poe  more
Penn State requests increased state investment in students, mission
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State requests increased state investment in students, mission * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Following Pennsylvania's inaugural $10 million investment in the State-Related University Performance Fund in its 2026-27 budget, Penn State is proposing a $60 million performance-based funding pool for 2027-28 -money that would be shared among Penn State, the University of Pittsburgh and Temple U  more
Penn State, Kurt J. Lesker Company Partner to Advance Atomic-scale Processing
NOVELTY, Ohio, Sept. 18 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- ASM International posted the following news from Kurt J. Lesker Co.: * * * Penn State, Kurt J. Lesker Company partner to advance atomic-scale processing September 17, 2026 Penn State and Kurt J. Lesker Company have launched a strategic partnership to advance atomic-scale materials processing for semiconductors, advanced packaging, quantum technologies and photonics. Central to the collaboration is the new Kurt J. Lesker Company Atom  more
Penn State-Lehigh Valley: 2026 Faculty Engagement Award Recipients to Explore AI-enabled Smart Glasses
CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * 2026 Faculty Engagement Award recipients to explore AI-enabled smart glasses September 17, 2026 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT), part of Penn State University Libraries, has named 21 recipients of the 2026 Faculty Engagement Awards with this year's theme, "Teaching with AI Glasses: Augmented Reality for Real-Time Learning." Award re  more
PennDOT Selects VHB to Support Statewide Traffic Operations
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 17 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * PennDOT Selects VHB to Support Statewide Traffic Operations * The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has selected VHB to provide operational support for the Statewide Transportation Management Center (STMC), helping advance transportation reliab  more
PennWest psychology student gains professional experience through Perseus House internship
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest psychology student gains professional experience through Perseus House internship * For PennWest Edinboro student Kasandra Apthorp, a summer internship offered the opportunity to move beyond the classroom, develop professional helping skills and explore where a psychology degree could take her next. Apthorp, a Corry, Pennsylvania, native who is studying psychology, completed a 12-credit, 450-hour intern  more
Philadelphia House Delegation celebrates over $43M awarded to city projects
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Philadelphia House Delegation celebrates over $43M awarded to city projects * Over 1,200 projects receive funding through gaming revenue HARRISBURG, Sept. 17 - The Philadelphia House Delegation announced that more than 1,200 grants totaling over $43 million have been awarded to projects across the city this week through Pennsylvania's Local Share Account program. Included in the  more
Pitt's First Undergraduate Cancer-focused Research Program is Underway
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt's first undergraduate cancer-focused research program is underway September 17, 2026 Alexis Helsel has wanted to study cancer since middle school, but she was doubtful she would ever manage it. As it turned out, she didn't even need to wait until graduate school. Helsel, a senior molecular biology major in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, is one of ten students in th  more
Plant science graduate student receives prestigious research fellowship
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Plant science graduate student receives prestigious research fellowship * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Kashish Verma, a student in the agricultural and environmental plant science doctoral program in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences, has been named a Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) Fellow for 2026-29. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carol  more
Point Park University: Myron Cope High School Athletic Communication Awards Accepting Nominations
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Myron Cope High School Athletic Communication Awards Accepting Nominations September 17, 2026 Point Park University's School of Communication is partnering with the family of Myron Cope and the PIAA to recognize high school athletic communication excellence in Western Pennsylvania. School of Communication Dean Bernie Ankney said the competition will be fierce. "Since establishing these awards three   more
Point Park University: Writing for Television - Twin Brothers Aaron and Neiman Outlen '15 Go From Disney Writing Program to ABC TV Series
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Writing for Television: Twin Brothers Aaron and Neiman Outlen '15 Go From Disney Writing Program to ABC TV Series September 16, 2026 Meet Aaron and Neiman Outlen '15 Job title and employer: Staff Writers, ABC's "Will Trent" Major: Theatre Arts Minor: Marketing Hometown: Baltimore, Md. High School: Baltimore School for the Arts Why did you choose Point Park University? Neiman: Several students   more
Pollard Lecture set for Oct. 8
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Pollard Lecture set for Oct. 8 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Dorothee Kern, Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigator and professor of integrative structural and computational biology at Scripps Research, will present the 2026 Ernest C. Pollard Lecture in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, titled "The Protein Dance: From Experiments to AI Predictions," at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in  more
President Trump Issues Executive Order on Providing Meaningful Water Quality Improvements Through Collaboration and Oversight of Federal Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- President Trump issued the following executive order: * * * PROVIDING MEANINGFUL WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND OVERSIGHT OF FEDERAL SUPPORT September 16, 2026 By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and in furtherance of the purposes of the Clean Water Act of 1972, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.), it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and Policy. The Chesapeake Bay is t  more
Professor Jamison E. Colburn publishes new book, 'The Mind of Janus'
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Jamison E. Colburn publishes new book, 'The Mind of Janus' * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-The University of Utah Press is releasing a new book by Professor Jamison E. Colburn in September. The Mind of Janus: Intersections of Law and Science on the National Forests is the first book in the press's Wallace Stegner Series in Environmental Studies, which features new and da  more
Professor Medha D. Makhlouf to present at Ohio State University Health Law Colloquium
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf to present at Ohio State University Health Law Colloquium * CARLISLE, PA-On September 22, 2026, Professor Medha D. Makhlouf will present a draft chapter from her book manuscript at the Moritz College of Law at The Ohio State University. The Health Law Colloquium is a platform for legal scholars to present their ongoing research and engage with  more
Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaking at 2026 Refugee Education Summit
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaking at 2026 Refugee Education Summit * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-On September 23, Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia will participate in the Lunch and Plenary Session titled "Supporting Refugee and Newcomer Youth During Changing Times: A Fireside Chat." The session, which will take place in King of Prussia, PA, is organized by the Pennsylv  more
Reps. Houlahan, Ryan, House Democratic Veterans Introduce "Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act," Demand Trump and Hegseth Stop Hiding True Cost of Iran War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Houlahan, Ryan, House Democratic Veterans Introduce "Honoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act," Demand Trump and Hegseth Stop Hiding True Cost of Iran War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) joined fellow House Democratic veterans in introducing legislation to honor the immense sacrifices made by US troops in the Iran War and s  more
SAE ITC and NHTSA Launch A2SCEND Consortium to Advance American Automated Vehicle Safety and Competitiveness
WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- SAE International issued the following news release: * * * SAE ITC and NHTSA Launch A2SCEND Consortium to Advance American Automated Vehicle Safety and Competitiveness Consortium to Convene Government and Industry to Accelerate Development of Performance Standards for Automated Driving Systems - PITTSBURGH, Pa. (Sept. 17, 2026) - SAE Industry Technologies Consortia(R) (SAE ITC) and the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety   more
Same company, two very different menus: prison food reform comes to Gauley Fest
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * Same company, two very different menus: prison food reform comes to Gauley Fest * Summersville, WV (September 16, 2026) -For the first time, Gauley Fest will host a booth built around one fact: Aramark, the hospitality company behind the Adventures on the Gorge (AOTG) resort, also feeds people in West Virginia's prisons and jails under a $20+ million state   more
Scanlon Leads PA Dems to Demand Answers About Private Detention Center Financials
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon Leads PA Dems to Demand Answers About Private Detention Center Financials * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today led her Pennsylvania Democratic House colleagues in pressing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the GEO Group, Inc.(GEO), and Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, for transparency on their intentionally opaque financial relationship wit  more
Shapiro Administration Invests $2.2 Million to Expand and Improve ATV and Snowmobile Trails Across Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $2.2 Million to Expand and Improve ATV and Snowmobile Trails Across Pennsylvania Funding supports seven projects statewide -- from trail construction and equipment purchases to mini-grants and ATV Trail Ambassador programs -- strengthening rural economies and enhancing Pennsylvania's $20.4 billion outdoor recreation industry.   more
Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $25 Million Across 14 Community Colleges for Capital Projects and Renovations
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $25 Million Across 14 Community Colleges for Capital Projects and Renovations Funding will support community college campuses to improve facilities and better serve students across the Commonwealth. Since Governor Josh Shapiro took office, Pennsylvania has invested nearly $137 million in capital improvement projects at community colleges acr  more
Statement on voting YES on Senate Amendments to H.R. 5334
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Statement on voting YES on Senate Amendments to H.R. 5334 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), shared the following statement on Senate Amendments to H.R. 5334: "For more than four years, the people of Ukraine have stared down Russian aggression and have done what seemed impossible: they have survived. They have stood their ground. And, with our support, t  more
Susquehanna Awarded Nearly $400K From National Science Foundation
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Susquehanna awarded nearly $400K from National Science Foundation September 17, 2026 Susquehanna University has been awarded a $388,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to fund faculty-student research on the adaptability of microscopic aquatic organisms. The research will investigate how mixoplankton -- single-celled marine organisms that can both photosynthesize like plants and eat pre  more
Team Hanscom remembers 9/11 heroes
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Team Hanscom remembers 9/11 heroes * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Members of the community here gathered outside the base chapel Sept. 11 for a remembrance ceremony to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The ceremony honored the 2,977 people who lost their lives in the attacks. Photo Details / Download Hi-Res "The words 'never forget' matter de  more
Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Connie Clery
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Connie Clery * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) and Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to honor the life of Connie Clery during National Campus Safety Awareness Month. After her 19-year-old daughter, Jeanne, was senselessly raped and murdered on a Pennsyl  more
Tiny wrinkles bend physics to change how electricity moves through graphene
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Tiny wrinkles bend physics to change how electricity moves through graphene * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Tiny wrinkles could reveal new behaviors in graphene, an exceptionally strong, conductive and thin material used in batteries, computer chips and other electronics. According to a new study published in Advanced Materials, small bends in graphene's two-dimensional (2D), or one-atom-thick,   more
Transcript of Stanton, McGovern, Khanna, Pelosi, and Moulton Opening Statements From Shadow Hearing on Human Rights in China Ahead of Xi's Visit to Washington
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- 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: * * * September 16, 2026 Transcript of Stanton, McGovern, Khanna, Pelosi, and Moulton Opening Statements From Shadow Hearing on Human Rights in China Ahead of Xi's Visit to Washington WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the Unite  more
UC-San Francisco: Two New Guides Released to Help Older Patients With Cancer
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 18 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Two New Guides Released to Help Older Patients with Cancer UCSF's Louise Walter, MD, co-led international task force establishing new patient and clinical practice guidelines for the management of cancer in older adults. While cancer diagnoses have been increasing among younger adults, cancer is still more common in older adults, particularly t  more
Union College: Meet the new faculty
SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Union College posted the following news: * * * Meet the new faculty * Union College welcomes 16 new faculty members this fall for the 2026-27 academic year. They are: #ANTHROPOLOGY: Suzanne Barber, assistant professor Degrees: B.A. from California State University, East Bay; M.A. from Western Kentucky University; Ph.D. from Indiana University Research/teaching interests: Human-animal relationships and multispecies anthropology Muhammad Saad Lakhan  more
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Three Education Innovators Honored With the 2026 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Three Education Innovators Honored with the 2026 Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Prize in Education Darin Brawley, Shai Reshef, and Michael Webber are recognized for their pioneering contributions that have advanced learning opportunities and impacted countless lives. - PHILADELPHIA (Sept. 17, 2026) -- At a time when schools and communities are confronting profound educ  more
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine: Biologic Therapy Shows Significant Reduction in COPD Flare-Ups
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Biologic Therapy Shows Significant Reduction in COPD Flare-Ups Two international clinical trials led in part by researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine found that the investigational biologic therapy tozorakimab significantly reduced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) flare-ups among patients already receiving standard treatment for t  more
University Park faculty and staff honored at annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * University Park faculty and staff honored at annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon * CARLISLE, PA-On September 11, Penn State Dickinson Law held its annual Employee Appreciation Luncheon at the University Park location, recognizing employees at the Law School and School of International Affairs (SIA). During the event, four retiring employees and four new employees were   more
WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement * Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they   more
What They Are Saying: Huge Support Across America After Trump EPA Delivers Largest Power Sector Deregulatory Action in U.S. History, Saving Over $300 Billion
WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Huge Support Across America After Trump EPA Delivers Largest Power Sector Deregulatory Action in U.S. History, Saving Over $300 Billion * WASHINGTON - On Monday, September 14, 2026, at the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial in Houston, Texas, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin finalized the largest power sector deregulatory action in U.S. h  more
With Support From Ballard Spahr, a Win for Lenders and Borrowers Alike at Washington Supreme Court
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * With Support From Ballard Spahr, a Win for Lenders and Borrowers Alike at Washington Supreme Court * Ballard Spahr represented the Community Bankers of Washington (CBW) in supporting a successful motion for reconsideration of the Washington Supreme Court's published decision in Vargas v. RRA CP Opportunity Trust 1, et al. The Washington Supreme Court's order wi  more