Sunday - October 4, 2026

News Tipoffs - Pennsylvania Editors

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'CLUE' the stage play to visit UCA's Reynolds Performance Hall
CONWAY, Arkansas, Sept. 29 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * 'CLUE' the stage play to visit UCA's Reynolds Performance Hall * Hilarious mystery takes the stage Friday, Oct. 23 The company of the second North American tour of "CLUE." Photos by Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade "CLUE," the hilarious murder mystery comedy inspired by the Hasbro board game and adapted from the fan-favorite film, comes to the University of Central Arkansas's Reynolds Performance  more
27 States Urge Supreme Court to Protect Second Amendment Rights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * 27 States Urge Supreme Court to Protect Second Amendment Rights * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Attorneys General Kris Kobach and Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 25 other states, are leading an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the Second Amendment and reject bans on AR-15 platform rifles and other commonly owned semiautomatic rifles. The brief was fi  more
A Royal Rise: University of Scranton Steps Onto National Stage in U.S. News Rankings
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Sep 29, 2026 A Royal Rise: Scranton Steps Onto National Stage in U.S. News Rankings The University's new U.S. News and World Report ranking called for a campuswide celebration and a surge of Royal pride. By Cassidy Lowman '27, Student Correspondent The University of Scranton community has always known its university was among the best, but a new classification and publication confirmed this camp  more
Allegheny College Named Best Value College and Ranked #2 for Making an Impact by The Princeton Review
MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Allegheny College Named Best Value College and Ranked #2 for Making an Impact by The Princeton Review September 30, 2026 Allegheny College has once again secured a spot on The Princeton Review's prestigious Best Value Colleges rankings, reaffirming its position as one of the nation's top colleges for a stellar education with great career outcomes at an affordable price. Simultaneously, The Princeton Rev  more
Aramark Sports + Entertainment Brings a Distinctly Local Approach to the 2026-27 Arena Season
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Sports + Entertainment Brings a Distinctly Local Approach to the 2026-27 Arena Season From local culinary partnerships to elevated premium hospitality, new experiences across Aramark's arena portfolio are tailored to each venue and fans. - PHILADELPHIA (September 28, 2026) - As NBA and NHL teams prepare for the  more
Arcadia University and Connecticut College Selected as 2026 Delphi Award Winners by the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and AAC&U
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 30 -- University of Southern California Pullias Center for Higher Education issued the following news: * * * Arcadia University and Connecticut College Selected as 2026 Delphi Award Winners by the USC Pullias Center for Higher Education and AAC&U September 29, 2026 Two Private Institutions Selected for Their Innovative Policies and Programs Supporting VITAL/Contingent Faculty - For their campus-wide system efforts to implement innovative programs for VITAL f  more
Ask an Expert: What are ultra-processed foods?
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ask an Expert: What are ultra-processed foods? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Nearly every day, there's a headline in the news about ultra-processed foods, which have been linked to harmful health effects despite lacking a universally accepted definition. These foods are the subject of numerous proposed regulations, but they are not easy for consumers to avoid because they are common and often   more
Astrophysicist France A. Cordova Named 2026 Nierenberg Prize Recipient
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 29 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Astrophysicist France A. Cordova Named 2026 Nierenberg Prize Recipient * Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego has selected astrophysicist France Anne Cordova as the recipient of the 2026 Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest. Cordova has been a leader in science, engineering and higher education for more than three decades and she currently serves as  more
Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic d  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the ala  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. The bipartisan letter from 45 state attorneys general to  more
Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement With Labcorp Over AMCA Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Nessel today announced a $2.3 million multistate settlement (PDF) with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolving an investigation into the 2019 data breach at Labcorp's debt collector, Retrieval-Masters Creditors Bureau d/b/a  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, sent a comment letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's 2027 fiscal year security request, warning that threats against justices and their families have become a serious and escalating dang  more
Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Skrmetti leads a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the att  more
Award-winning journalist Nadia Sussman visits Shippensburg University
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Award-winning journalist Nadia Sussman visits Shippensburg University * Recently, the Department of Communication, Journalism and Media (CJM) received a 2026 Scripps Howard Foundation Award, supported by the Shippensburg University Foundation. As part of the award, on Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2026, globally recognized journalist and filmmaker Nadia Sussman will be visiting Shippensburg University as   more
Blood Could Serve as a Main Source for Finding Cancer-specific Proteins Needed to Develop Personalized Treatment
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Blood Could Serve as a Main Source for Finding Cancer-specific Proteins Needed to Develop Personalized Treatment * #A blood-based approach could enable personalized immunotherapy without the need for a tumor biopsy PHILADELPHIA - Cancer neoantigens and neoantigen-specific T cells were identified from patient blood samples by analyzing circulating   more
Bob R. Brooks Jr. Justice Building Wins 2026 Glass Magazine Award--Fifth Award in Two Years
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 29 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Bob R. Brooks Jr. Justice Building Wins 2026 Glass Magazine Award--Fifth Award in Two Years * #Griffin: 'In addition to winning awards, preserving one of downtown Little Rock's treasures, and providing an ideal space for the Office of the Attorney General, our building will save taxpayers significant money when the State purchases it' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin a  more
Borrowers Sue Education Department for Reporting $4.6 Billion in Canceled Student Loans
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Borrowers Sue Education Department for Reporting $4.6 Billion in Canceled Student Loans * Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, and the Project on Predatory Student Lending (PPSL) have filed a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education for reporting canceled student loans as unpaid debts on borrowers' credit reports. The complaint  more
Boyle Statement After Nonpartisan GAO Confirms Trump's Pocket Rescission Is Illegal
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement After Nonpartisan GAO Confirms Trump's Pocket Rescission Is Illegal September 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement after the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the Trump Administration's pocket resciss  more
Carrie Nobles to Study Effects of Contaminants on Fertility and Pregnancy
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 -- The University of Massachusetts Amherst School of Public Health and Health Sciences posted the following news: * * * Carrie Nobles to Study Effects of Contaminants on Fertility and Pregnancy * Carrie Nobles Carrie Nobles, assistant professor of environmental health sciences, will examine the effects of certain long-lasting chemicals and heavy metals on fertility and pregnancy under a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. I  more
Co-author of Book on Women in Politics, Notre Dame Prof to Speak at Millersville's Annual Kenderdine Lecture on Oct. 15
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Co-author of Book on Women in Politics, Notre Dame Prof to Speak at Millersville's Annual Kenderdine Lecture on Oct. 15 * A Notre Dame University political science professor who co-authored a recent book on women in politics will present The Harriet Kenderdine Lecture at Millersville University on Oct. 15. The lecture is free and open to the public, and will begin at 7 p.m. in Biemesderfer Conce  more
Comcast Deploys Fiber Sensing Technology to Enhance Network Intelligence and Reliability
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Sep 29, 2026 Comcast Deploys Fiber Sensing Technology to Enhance Network Intelligence and Reliability * Uses Fiber to Detect Activity Happening Near the Network and Identify Potential Problems Before They Cause Damage * Helps Comcast Prevent Outages, Respond Faster, and Keep Customers Connected Philadelphia, PA Comcast today unveiled fiber sensing technology that uses fibe  more
Commonwealth Sustainability Week to be held online Oct. 5-9
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Commonwealth Sustainability Week to be held online Oct. 5-9 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State Sustainability and the Pennsylvania GreenGov Council invite the public to the sixth annual Commonwealth Sustainability Week, to be held Oct. 5-9. Join for engaging conversations around the future of sustainability in Pennsylvania and innovative initiatives that are building a more resilient com  more
Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy - Oil, Gas & Geothermal Power Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48064) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "Considerations for Federal Leasing of Onshore Energy: Oil and Gas and Geothermal Power." The report is written by energy policy analysts Morgan Smith and Lexie Ryan and environmental policy analyst Heather McPherron. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Both oil and gas (O&G) and geothermal power are long-standing energy sectors for the United States. The t  more
Cypress Brake Planting Partner Johnson Testifies Before House Agriculture Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Patrick Johnson, partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., Tunica, Mississippi, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Increasing Demand and Opportunities for Homegrown Products Here and Abroad": * * * I am Patrick Johnson, a partner at Cypress Brake Planting Co., a family farming operation in the Mississippi Delta in Tunica, MS. My farm produces cotton, rice, corn, soybeans, and wheat. I am also involve  more
David '69 and Barbara Janitor Invest in the Future of Nursing at JCU with a $500K Gift
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS, Ohio, Sept. 29 -- John Carroll University posted the following news: * * * David '69 and Barbara Janitor Invest in the Future of Nursing at JCU with a $500K Gift * For David Janitor, a 1969 graduate of John Carroll, and his wife, Barbara Janitor, education opened doors to careers in healthcare that neither took for granted. Now, the couple is helping ensure future generations of nursing students at John Carroll have the same opportunities. The Janitors have committed $5  more
DCCC Releases Coordinated TV Ad in PA-10: "Spending"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Releases Coordinated TV Ad in PA-10: "Spending" * The DCCC released a new TV ad in the race for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District, "Spending," highlighting how Congressman Scott Perry's wasteful spending in Washington is costing Central Pennsylvanians. In the ad, Janelle Stelson talks about how Perry's wasteful spending - including on a reckless war in Iran - is par  more
Deluzio Announces October Town Hall Tour Across Western Pennsylvania
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Announces October Town Hall Tour Across Western Pennsylvania * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced his upcoming three-part October Town Hall Tour across Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. These events are a chance for residents from Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District to share their opinions with Congressman Deluzio and hear directly from   more
Democracy Forward: Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules in Favor of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Survivors, Protecting Crucial Grants to Support Victims of Violence Nationwide Final Ruling Follows Series of Court Orders Blocking Unlawful Administration Attempt to Weaponize Violence Prevention Funding Sep  more
Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts * U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Tim Walberg (R-MI-05), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH-09), Bill Huizenga (R-MI-04), David Joyce (R-OH-14), Haley Stevens (D-MI-11), Tom Barrett (R-MI-07), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan,   more
DOJ Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in Takedown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * DOJ's Fraud Division Uncovers $1.34M in Stolen Social Security Benefits in One Month Takedown, Including Fraudster Who Allegedly Hid Deceased Mother in Garage Freezer September 29, 2026 11 U.S. Attorney's Offices, along with federal investigative agencies, participate in Social Security Administration fraud enforcement surge - Today, the Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division a  more
Duquesne Kline School of Law Alumni Association Honors Alumni with Awards
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Duquesne Kline School of Law Alumni Association Honors Alumni with Awards * The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's Alumni Association was honored to bestow awards on three exceptional alumni during the 74th annual Law Alumni Reunion Dinner on September 25, 2026. The Honorable Christine L. Donohue, L'80, The Honorable Elliot C. Howsie, L'98, and The Honorable Matthew V. Rudzk  more
Earned Income Tax Credit - How It Works & Who Receives It Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43805) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "The Earned Income Tax Credit: How It Works and Who Receives It" by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit that boosts the incomes of eligible low-income workers, especially those with children. Because the credit is refundable, an EITC recipient need not owe  more
Eleventh Circuit Revives OJ Commerce's Antitrust Claim Over Amazon Christmas Tree Pricing Deal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Eleventh Circuit Revives OJ Commerce's Antitrust Claim Over Amazon Christmas Tree Pricing Deal * Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, has won a significant appellate victory for online retailer OJ Commerce, LLC, as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit revived its antitrust claim against National Christmas Products, LLC (d/b/a National  more
Federal Register: Customs & Border Protection Reaccredits Intertek USA Massachusetts Testing Laboratory for 3 Year Term
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Chelsea, MA), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc., has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes fo  more
Federal Register: Customs & Border Protection Reaccredits Intertek USA New Jersey Facility for Commercial Petroleum Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Accreditation and Approval of Intertek USA, Inc. (Carteret, NJ), as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Intertek USA, Inc., has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs purposes f  more
Federal Register: Customs & Border Protection Reaccredits Laboratory Services for 3 Year Petroleum Gauging Term
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Accreditation and Approval of Laboratory Services, Inc. (Kemah, TX) as a Commercial Gauger and Laboratory Notice is hereby given, pursuant to CBP regulations, that Laboratory Services, Inc., has been approved to gauge petroleum and certain petroleum products and accredited to test petroleum and certain petroleum products for customs   more
Federal Register: DEA Denies Bulk Marijuana Manufacturing Application for JT Medical
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * JT Medical, LLC; Decision and Order On September 29, 2025, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA or Government) issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) to JT Medical, LLC, of Lewistown, Pennsylvania (Applicant). Request for Final Agency Action (RFAA), Exhibit (RFAAX) 2, at 1, 6. The OSC proposed the denial of Applicant's application for DEA r  more
Federal Register: DOEd Restores Vacated 2024 Sex Discrimination Rule to Update Code of Federal Regulations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Recodification of Title IX Rules The Secretary of Education publishes a final rule to repeal the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 final rule amending the Title IX regulations and restoring the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2024 rulemaking. The Department takes this action because the 2024 final rule has been vacated and is not enfor  more
Federal Register: Eastern Carolina Vocational Center Added as Government Supplier for Batteries
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Procurement List; Additions and Deletions This action adds product(s) and service(s) to the Procurement List that will be furnished by nonprofit agencies employing persons who are blind or have other severe disabilities, and deletes product(s) and service(s) from the Procurement List previously furnished by such agencies. SUPPLEM  more
Fetterman Announces $1.44 Million in Funding for Williamsport Water Tank Replacement Project
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Fetterman Announces $1.44 Million in Funding for Williamsport Water Tank Replacement Project WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) announced $1,440,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority (WMWA) for a tank replacement. This funding was secured by Senator Fetterman, through the EPA's Community   more
Fetterman Celebrates Teamsters Local 500's New Contract With Quaker Valley Foods
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * September 29, 2026 Fetterman Celebrates Teamsters Local 500's New Contract with Quaker Valley Foods WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, after the announcement of a new contract agreement between Teamsters Local 500 and Quaker Valley Foods, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: "The members of Teamsters Local 500 work year-round to move food up and down the East Coast.   more
FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share
AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 30 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share AKRON, Ohio -- The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock payable December 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 6, 2026. * * * FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excelle  more
Gallego, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Chinese Optical Transceiver Usage in U.S.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 Gallego, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Prevent Chinese Optical Transceiver Usage in the United States Legislation would restrict adversary-linked technology from sensitive federal networks while strengthening trusted U.S. and allied supply chains - WASHINGTON - Last week, Senators Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), John Cornyn (R-TX), and John Fetterman (D-PA)  more
Geisinger Welcomes Eight New Primary Care Providers
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger welcomes eight new primary care providers Sep. 29, 2026 Providers will serve five communities, expand access to preventive and chronic disease care - DANVILLE, Pa. - Eight new primary care providers will soon begin seeing patients at Geisinger facilities across central Pennsylvania, expanding access to preventive care and chronic disease management from Lewisburg to Orwigsburg. The foll  more
Geneva College: Wargo Hired to Take Over Cross Country and Track and Field
BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Wargo Hired to Take over Cross Country and Track and Field September 29, 2026 The Geneva Athletic Department has turned to a familiar face to take over the Director of Cross Country and Track and Field position. Jason Wargo, the current offensive coordinator on the football team and former Geneva associate head coach of track and field, was selected to assume the responsibility of leading both programs.   more
Hailey Peirce: Newman Civic Fellowship Recipient
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Hailey Peirce: Newman Civic Fellowship Recipient * Senior Hailey Peirce, a marine biology major with a minor in environmental chemistry, is the recipient of the 2026 Newman Civic Fellowship from Campus Compact, a national coalition of colleges and universities working to advance the public purposes of higher education. She first heard about the fellowship from her friend Catherine Samer, who ear  more
Jeff T. Blau Appointed to New York Fed's Second District Advisory Council
NEW YORK, Sept. 29 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: * * * Jeff T. Blau Appointed to New York Fed's Second District Advisory Council * NEW YORK-The Federal Reserve Bank of New York today announced the appointment of Jeff T. Blau to its Second District Advisory Council, a group of senior business leaders that provides the New York Fed president and leadership with insights about business and economic conditions in the Second District. Blau is chief ex  more
Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Bolster Great Lakes Conservation Efforts Sep 29, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Representatives Dave Joyce (OH-14), Tim Walberg (R-MI), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Haley Stevens (D-MI), Tom Barrett (R-MI), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI) introduced the Regional Great Lakes Partnership Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to e  more
Kriner Hall Opens as New Entrepreneurship Hub
SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Kriner Hall Opens as New Entrepreneurship Hub * On Friday, September 25, Shippensburg University celebrated a ribbon cutting and grand opening of its new Entrepreneurship Hub at Kriner Hall. The renovated historic building now serves the campus community and surrounding region as a dynamic point for entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration to converge at Shippensburg University. By colloc  more
Lafayette College: Putting a Spin on Cricket Ball Aerodynamics Research
EASTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * September 29, 2026 Putting a spin on cricket ball aerodynamics research With the help of Prof. Tobias Rossmann and Lafayette's subsonic wind tunnel, Tendai Ankude '28 explores firsthand the forces behind cricket ball motion By Stella Katsipoutis-Varkanis Compared to some of the more widely followed sports around the globe, like soccer and baseball, the sport of cricket hasn't been explored nearly as much f  more
Mercyhurst Police Academy Awarded $66,500 for Virtual Reality Training
ERIE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news: * * * Mercyhurst Police Academy awarded $66,500 for virtual reality training September 29, 2026 Mercyhurst University's Municipal Police Training Academy has been awarded $66,500 for new virtual reality equipment that will enhance police training involving de-escalation, crisis intervention, communication, and decision-making. The funding was awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to the Erie Coun  more
Microbiome sciences doctoral program celebrates first graduate
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Microbiome sciences doctoral program celebrates first graduate * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State's microbiome sciences dual-title doctoral program has reached a significant milestone: graduating its first student. Ana Caroline Fonseca completed a dual-title doctorate in animal science and microbiome sciences this summer. Developed under an initiative led by Mary Ann Victoria Bruns, prof  more
Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation From Generic Drug Settlement
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gr  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats September 29, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their fam  more
Nela Loftin '28 Named Newman Civic Fellow
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Nela Loftin '28 Named Newman Civic Fellow * Nela Loftin '28 has gleaned an important lesson from her time at Swarthmore: Lasting change depends not just on ambitious projects or technical solutions, but on the relationships behind them. "Swarthmore has really deepened my understanding of what it means to be an engaged citizen and reflect on what we owe each other," says the engineering and environmenta  more
New Faculty for 2026-27
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * New Faculty for 2026-27 * Henry Zink, M.Ed., Ph.D., Psychology Zink earned a doctorate in school psychology and Master of Education in human development from Lehigh University, as well as a Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts from Fordham University. He is a certified school psychologist who completed his doctoral internship at the Abington School District. Zink serves as an editorial boar  more
New Moravian-UPMC Partnership Makes Degrees More Accessible
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * New Moravian-UPMC Partnership Makes Degrees More Accessible New agreement opens affordable RN-to-BSN completion, graduate degrees, and undergraduate merit scholarships to UPMC's workforce of more than 21,000 nurses and staff. - BETHLEHEM, PA--September 29, 2026--Today, Moravian University announced an academic partnership with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), one of the natio  more
Nexstar's Local Television Stations To Host and Air 41 Live Candidate Debates Prior to Midterm Elections
IRVING, Texas, Sept. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar's Local Television Stations To Host and Air 41 Live Candidate Debates Prior to Midterm Elections * 17 Fall Election Events to Follow 24 Debates Held During Primaries Hotly Contested Races for Senate, U.S. House, and Governor Featured in Events Across 30 States Nexstar's Broad Local Television Platform Connects Candidates and Voters IRVING  more
North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina's Food Banks Have Received All of the 3M Eggs After Attorney General Jackson's Antitrust Enforcement Action * RALEIGH -Nearly 150,000 eggs were delivered to MANNA FoodBank in Henderson County, marking the final delivery of nearly three million eggs brought to North Carolina as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's la  more
Pa. State Sen. Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Measures to Strengthen Protections for Victims, Children and Animals
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Baker: Senate Judiciary Committee Advances Measures to Strengthen Protections for Victims, Children and Animals September 29, 2026 HARRISBURG -- Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, announced today the committee advanced four measures to expand protections for crime victims, children and animals. "Victims of crime should not face additional financial  more
Pa. State Sen. Pennycuick Bill Prohibiting Data Centers From Shielding Information From the Public Approved by Committee
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Pennycuick Bill Prohibiting Data Centers from Shielding Information from the Public Approved by Committee September 29, 2026 HARRISBURG - Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to prohibit the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in data center development was unanimously approved today by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, which she chairs. S  more
Penn State professor addresses veteran career pathways at legislative meeting
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State professor addresses veteran career pathways at legislative meeting * HARRISBURG, Pa. -Daniel F. Perkins, principal scientist at the Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State (Clearinghouse) and distinguished professor of family and youth resiliency and policy in the College of Agricultural Sciences, participated Sept. 24 in a joint informational meeting of the   more
Penn State wins multiple awards in NASA's LunaRecycle Challenge
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State wins multiple awards in NASA's LunaRecycle Challenge * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A team of students from Penn State's Student Space Programs Lab (SSPL) received the Most Innovative Prize in both the prototype and the digital twin tracks for their entry in the NASA LunaRecycle Challenge, a $3 million, two-track, two-phase competition. This NASA Centennial Challenge was established   more
Penn State-Brandywine Welcomes New Housing and Food Services Manager
MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Brandywine welcomes new housing and food services manager September 29, 2026 By Christina Billie MEDIA, Pa. - Dajia Steuber joined Penn State Brandywine as a housing and food services manager in July. Coming from Penn State Abington, Steuber said she is looking forward to getting to know the students, faculty and staff on campus. Steuber has been working in food and hospita  more
Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides Statewide Update on Measles Outbreak as Cases Reach 903 in 39 Counties
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Department of Health Provides Statewide Update on Measles Outbreak as Cases Reach 903 in 39 Counties Getting vaccinated is the best protection against the measles virus; the vaccine is proven 97 percent effective at preventing measles for life after two doses. September 28, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) today announced that 903 measle  more
PennWest, state police establish college-credit partnership
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest, state police establish college-credit partnership * Pennsylvania State Police Academy graduates can receive academic credit toward any PennWest University criminal justice program through a new cooperative agreement between PennWest and the Pennsylvania State Police. The credit applies to criminal justice programs offered at PennWest's California, Clarion, and Edinboro campuses and through PennWest Glo  more
Physical Therapy Students Complete Global Health Elective in Guatemala, Jamaica
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Physical Therapy Students Complete Global Health Elective in Guatemala, Jamaica * In partnership with SPTs and faculty from Drexel University, eight new Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates from AU's residential and hybrid pathways recently completed a two-week collaboration with Hearts in Motion in Guatemala. AU DPT has been in partnership with Hearts in Motion for 19 years-This trip focused on support o  more
Pitt Public Health Researchers Bring Genetics Expertise to Inaugural Polynesian Precision Medicine Symposium
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Pitt Public Health researchers bring genetics expertise to inaugural Polynesian Precision Medicine Symposium September 29, 2026 Pitt Public Health faculty and students shared research and expertise in genetics and precision medicine at the inaugural Polynesian Precision Medicine Symposium, held July 29-31 in Apia, Samoa. The symposium brought together approximately 110  more
Princeton Professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis Awarded MacArthur 'Genius' Grants
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis awarded MacArthur 'genius' grants Sept. 29, 2026 Princeton professors Ellora Derenoncourt and Elizabeth Ellis have been awarded 2026 MacArthur Fellowships, known informally as MacArthur "genius" grants. The fellowships recognize individuals who have demonstrated "exceptional originality in and dedication to their creative pursuits," according  more
Professor Samantha J. Prince serves as commenter at Berkeley/Cornell Junior Work Law Scholars Conference
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Samantha J. Prince serves as commenter at Berkeley/Cornell Junior Work Law Scholars Conference * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Samantha J. Prince served as a commentator at the third annual UC Berkeley/Cornell ILR Junior Work Law Scholars Conference, hosted by the University of California, Berkeley, School of Law. The specialized workshop, organized around the central  more
Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaks at 2026 Refugee Education Summit
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia speaks at 2026 Refugee Education Summit * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-On September 23, Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia participated in "Supporting Refugee and Newcomer Youth During Changing Times: A Fireside Chat," a Lunch and Plenary Session held at the 2026 Refugee Education Summit. The two-day convening in King of Prussia, PA, brough toge  more
Professor Stanley Brand quoted in PolitiFact article
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Stanley Brand quoted in PolitiFact article * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Stanley Brand was recently quoted in a PolitiFact article titled "Public service announcements or propaganda? Experts weigh in on new Trump ads." The article noted that federal employees' political activities are limited by the Hatch Act. Brand said a key issue of whether the ads fell under th  more
Professor's New Book Ties Interpretation to Reading, Not Method
TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 28 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Professor's New Book Ties Interpretation to Reading, Not Method * When Christopher Nolan's $250 million adaptation of "The Odyssey" landed in theaters this summer, the lauded box-office behemoth set off exactly the kind of argument Dr. Andrew Mattison has spent the last several years writing a book about. Weeks after the film's July release, Emily Wilson -the classicist whose acclaimed 2017 translation of Ho  more
Q&A: The legacy of 100 years of physics graduate studies at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: The legacy of 100 years of physics graduate studies at Penn State * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -In 2026, Penn State celebrates the centennial anniversary of awarding its first doctoral degree -in physics -to Marsh White. This degree was awarded from the then-School of Chemistry and Physics at the Pennsylvania State College, known today as the Department of Physics in the Penn State Eberly  more
Reed Smith guides Salad and Go through Chapter 11 sale generating $123 million
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith guides Salad and Go through Chapter 11 sale generating $123 million * HOUSTON - A U.S. Bankruptcy Court judge has approved the $123 million sale of 63 former Salad and Go drive-thru location leases to 7 Brew, concluding a Chapter 11 bulk sale process in which global law firm Reed Smith represented the debtor. The court-approved transaction is expected to   more
Regional film leaders to serve as grand marshals for Edinboro's 'At the Movies' Homecoming parade
CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Regional film leaders to serve as grand marshals for Edinboro's 'At the Movies' Homecoming parade * Three individuals whose work has helped strengthen filmmaking, storytelling and the arts in northwestern Pennsylvania will lead PennWest Edinboro's "At the Movies" Homecoming parade Saturday, Oct. 3. Margaret Dieudonne, Jackie George '72 and John C. Lyons '00 have been selected as grand marshals for the annual par  more
Rep. Houlahan Boards USS Lincoln at Sea, Finds Service Members Endured Grueling Deployment for Trump and Hegseth's Unjustified Iran War
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Houlahan Boards USS Lincoln at Sea, Finds Service Members Endured Grueling Deployment for Trump and Hegseth's Unjustified Iran War * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) joined a bipartisan Congressional embark led by Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao to visit the sailors of the USS Lincoln as they traveled home from the Middle East to the ship's San Diego ba  more
Rep. Sewell, Co-signers Issue Letter to Mexican Ambassador to U.S. Lazzeri Montano
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, issued the following letter with co-signers to Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. Roberto Lazzeri Montano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Roberto Lazzeri Montano Ambassador Embassy of Mexico in the United States 1911 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20006 Dear Ambassador Roberto Lazzeri Montano: We write on an urgent, bipartisan basis to express our profound outrage regarding the Gov  more
Reps. Steil, Jordan, Comer Issue Letter to WilmerHale Parnter Machen
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following letter with Reps. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, chairman, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to WilmerHale partner Ronald C. Machen: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 Mr. Ronald C. Machen Partner WilmerHale 2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Wash  more
Sen. Marshall, Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump on August 2026 Severe Storm Damage in Wyandotte County, Kansas City
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump on August 2026 severe storm damage in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20050 Mr. President, We write today in support of Governor Laura Kelly's request for a major disas  more
Sen. Murray, Co-signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Dear Secretary Kennedy: As the fiscal year rapidly comes to an end on September 30, we are very concerned that your De  more
Sen. Risch, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General of the United States U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Attorney General Todd Blanche: We write to alert you to an illegal national gun registry now containing 1,414,088,513 records of guns and gun owne  more
Senate Committee Advances Package of Bills to Support Local Clubs and Fire Departments
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senate Committee Advances Package of Bills to Support Local Clubs and Fire Departments September 29, 2026 HARRISBURG -- A package of bills providing much-needed relief to Pennsylvanian's civic organizations, fire companies, veterans' groups and other nonprofits that rely on small games of chance were approved by the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committ  more
Shapiro Administration Announces Increases to SNAP Benefit Amounts Following Annual Adjustment, Reminds Pennsylvanians of Federal Changes to SNAP Eligibility Process
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces Increases to SNAP Benefit Amounts Following Annual Adjustment, Reminds Pennsylvanians of Federal Changes to SNAP Eligibility Process September 29, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - Following an annual adjustment to account for food costs and inflation, the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (PA DHS) today announced increases to the Supplemental Nutr  more
Shapiro Administration Celebrates Progress of DrinkPAK's Flagship East Coast Manufacturing Facility in Philadelphia
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Celebrates Progress of DrinkPAK's Flagship East Coast Manufacturing Facility in Philadelphia September 29, 2026 DrinkPAK's expansion will be an anchor for the Bellwether District, a state-of-the-art commercial redevelopment project in South and Southwest Philadelphia that is part of the Shapiro Administration's PA Fast Track initiativ  more
Shapiro Administration Highlights Nearly $18 Million to Fight Food Insecurity and Reduce Food Waste
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Highlights Nearly $18 Million to Fight Food Insecurity and Reduce Food Waste, First Lady Lori Shapiro and DEP Secretary Jessica Shirley Tour The Valley Lighthouse in Dauphin County The Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant has provided nearly $18 million in funding to food banks and soup kitchens to reduce food waste and food insecurity. Grant fu  more
Significant September Nor'easter Results in Billions of Damages and Economic Loss
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * Significant September Nor'easter Results in Billions of Damages and Economic Loss * The massive nor'easter caused $10-$13 billion in total damages and economic loss across the region, according to a preliminary report from AccuWeather experts. AccuWeather experts say long duration and major coastal flooding from the mid-  more
Steel Manufacturers Association, 4 Organizations Issue Letter to President Trump Urging Preservation of U.S. Section 232 Steel Tariffs
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- The Steel Manufacturers Association issued the following letter with four organizations to President Trump urging the preservation of the U.S. Section 232 steel tariffs: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 25, 2026 President Donald J. Trump The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Dear President Trump, Thank you for your steadfast commitment to strengthening the American steel industry and rebuilding the nation's in  more
Temple holds public lecture with internationally renowned artist Edmund de Waal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple holds public lecture with internationally renowned artist Edmund de Waal * During this event co-sponsored by Temple Libraries, de Waal spoke about the role of collections, archives and memory in his work. Following the talk, Dean Joe Lucia engaged in a conversation with de Waal and Craig Dykers, founding partner of Snohetta, the firm that designed Charles Library. Temple held a public lecture w  more
Temple partners with Philadelphia Youth Basketball on workforce training hub
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple partners with Philadelphia Youth Basketball on workforce training hub * On Friday, Sept. 25, members of the community, elected officials and the media gathered at Philadelphia Youth Basketball's (PYB) Alan Horwitz Sixth Man Center. They weren't there to celebrate the building of a new basketball court, but rather to celebrate the kickoff of PYB's forthcoming Generator of Career Development and E  more
Texas Gov. Abbott Issues Letter to EPA Administrator Zeldin
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following letter to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Dear Administrator Zeldin: On behalf of the State of Texas, please accept this request for a waiver of certain requirements relating to diesel fuel   more
Thiel College launches public phase of historic $100 million Join the Journey campaign
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College launches public phase of historic $100 million Join the Journey campaign * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College officially launched the public phase of Join the Journey, the largest fundraising campaign in College history, during Homecoming 2026, introducing the $100 million campaign to alumni, students, employees and friends of the College at events throughout the weekend. With approximately  more
Thune: Republicans Help America's Small Businesses Grow, Put More Money in Americans' Pockets
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 28th, 2026 Thune: Republicans Help America's Small Businesses Grow, Put More Money in Americans' Pockets WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Madam President, so far this year, 4.3 million Americans have filed to start their own business. "That  more
UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago physicist Vincenzo Vitelli named 2026 MacArthur Fellow * Vincenzo Vitelli, a professor of physics at the University of Chicago known for his innovative work in unconventional materials, has been named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow. Given each year by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, the prestigious grants recognize individuals across different fields who demonstrate "exceptional or  more
UMass Chan Medical School: Two Years Later, CAR T Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Life Without Lupus Flares
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * Two years later, CAR T cell therapy shows promise for life without lupus flares By Pat Sargent September 29, 2026 At a glance * After two years of CAR T cell therapy, Talaya Reid is now living without lupus flares, lupus medications and is not experiencing joint pain, fatigue or new rashes. * Reid said she has more energy, exercises, socializes and enjoys life without  more
UnidosUS Joins Comite de 100: Hundreds of Hispanic Leaders Across the Political Spectrum Calling for Work Permits for Long-Term Immigrants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * UnidosUS Joins Comite de 100: Hundreds of Hispanic Leaders Across the Political Spectrum Calling for Work Permits for Long-Term Immigrants * Powerhouse coalition sends warning to White House and congressional leadership after new bipartisan polling finds broad and critical support among Latino voters in seven battleground states for work permits and legal status. Washington, DC -Today, Unidos  more
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Neerja Birla Discusses Building Systems of Care
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news: * * * Neerja Birla Discusses Building Systems of Care The founder and chairperson of Mpower, a leading mental health provider in India, had an intimate conversation with Marsha Richardson, director of Penn GSE's School and Mental Health Counseling program, about her work and her professional journey. Sep 29, 2026 For Neerja Birla, improving mental health care means   more
University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health: Robot Pets May Brighten the Days of Older Adults, Pitt Study Finds
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Robot pets may brighten the days of older adults, Pitt study finds September 29, 2026 For some older adults, a robotic cat or dog may be more than a toy. It may offer a new opportunity for engagement and social interaction, according to a University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health pilot study. Led by Steven M. Albert, PhD, emeritus professor of behavioral and com  more
University of Pittsburgh: $3B Campaign Kickoff, Cathedral Celebration and Light Show Highlight Pitt Homecoming Weekend
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * $3B campaign kickoff, Cathedral celebration and light show highlight Pitt Homecoming weekend September 29, 2026 Over an action-packed four days that included a blowout football victory amid other traditional homecoming activities, the University of Pittsburgh community saw the 42-story Cathedral of Learning come to life as part of a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the iconic structure  more
UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * UVA Law Alumni Break Clerkships Record UVA Holds No. 5 Ranking in Supreme Court Clerkships September 29, 2026 Mike Fox A record 129 University of Virginia School of Law alumni are clerking across the country this term, including four at the U.S. Supreme Court, surpassing the Law School's previous high of 116 set in 2021. Also in the 2026 term, 37 alumni are clerking in federal a  more
UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner
OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 29 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * UWO alumna, Mahmoud, named 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award winner * Receiving a University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh Distinguished Alumni Award is Najjia Mahmoud, a national leader in colorectal surgery. Mahmoud earned a UW-Oshkosh Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology and public health in 1989 and in 1993, earned an M.D. from Weill Medical College of Cornell University where she atte  more
Vanguard Announces Advisory Changes to Vanguard Long-Term Investment Grade Fund
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Vanguard Announces Advisory Changes to Vanguard Long-Term Investment Grade Fund VALLEY FORGE, PA (September 29, 2026) -- Vanguard today announced changes to the investment advisory arrangements of Vanguard Long-Term Investment Grade Fund. Effective today, Vanguard Fixed Income Group will become the sole advisor to the fund, managing 100% of the fund's assets. Wellingto  more
Vanguard Investor Choice Participation Grows More Than Sixfold, Surpassing Half a Million Investors
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 (TNSrpt) -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Vanguard Investor Choice Participation Grows More Than Sixfold, Surpassing Half a Million Investors VALLEY FORGE, PA (September 29, 2026)--Vanguard today published its 2026 How Investors Vote Report, a comprehensive look at investor/1 participation and preferences in Vanguard Investor Choice/2, the world's largest retail proxy voting choice program/3. The repo  more
Virginia Tech: Christina Rost Awarded the Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 30 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Christina Rost awarded the Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship By Anne Kroemer Hoffman 29 Sep 2026 Christina Rost, assistant professor in materials science and engineering, has been awarded the Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty Fellowship in Materials Science and Engineering by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The Thomas G. Digges and Thomas G. Digges Jr. Faculty F  more
Vishay Intertechnology Releases New Top-Side Cooling Mount Thick Film Power Resistor in Compact TO-263 Package
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Releases New Top-Side Cooling Mount Thick Film Power Resistor in Compact TO-263 (D2PAK) Package MALVERN, Pa. -- Sep. 29, 2026 -- Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new Automotive Grade top-side cooling mount thick film power resistor. Designed for automotive applications, the Vishay Sfernice D2TO35S improves thermal performance and reduces boa  more
West Chester University Highlights Faculty Emmy Win and Perfect Physician Assistant Exam Pass Rates in September Achievements
WEST CHESTER, Pennsylvania, Sept. 30 -- West Chester University posted the following news wrap up: * * * September 29, 2026 Campus Kudos: September 2026 From Emmy and Barrymore nominations to a perfect pass rate for WCU's physician assistant graduates, catch up on accomplishments across the University community. Campus Kudos is a monthly roundup of accomplishments by West Chester University faculty, students, staff and alumni. Awards and recognition Professor Laquanna Cooke and Associate   more
Westinghouse and University of South Carolina Partner to Advance Nuclear Workforce Development
CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Westinghouse and University of South Carolina Partner to Advance Nuclear Workforce Development * #Agreement will explore opportunities to build the nuclear workforce needed to support fleet deployment of AP1000(r) reactors in the U.S. through USC's planned Nuclear Innovation Center Columbia, S.C., September 29, 2026 - Westinghouse Electric Company and the Univer  more
Westminster College invites community to leave a lasting legacy with commemorative bricks
NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Westminster College invites community to leave a lasting legacy with commemorative bricks * As Westminster College prepares to celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2027, alumni and members of the Westminster community are invited to leave a lasting mark on campus through the College's Alumni Brick Program. Personalized commemorative bricks are now available for purchase for placement in Weisel Senio  more
Westmont College: Talk Explores Reclaiming Connection in Digital Age
SANTA BARBARA, California, Sept. 30 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Talk Explores Reclaiming Connection in Digital Age By Scott Craig September 29, 2026 Clinical psychologist Andrea Gurney leads a Westmont Downtown Lecture, "Invisible in Plain Sight: Reclaiming Love and Connection in an Age of AI," on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 5:30 p.m. at Westmont Downtown | Keith Center, 29 W. Anapamu St. The free lecture addresses how modern technology affects human relationships in an er  more
White House: First Lady Melania Trump Announces 2026 Fall Garden Tours
WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * First Lady Melania Trump Announces 2026 Fall Garden Tours September 29, 2026 The White House will welcome visitors this fall for the 2026 Fall Garden Tours, offering an opportunity for visitors to experience the historic gardens and grounds of the People's House. The grounds will be open Saturday, October 17 from 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, and Sunday, October 18 from 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM. Throughout the tour, guests will enjoy  more