WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Innovative public private partnership will advance locally designed economic plans in energy communities. * * * Today, the inaugural Energy Communities AmeriCorps class launched their year of full-time service with a pledge to "get things done for America" by working with local leaders to advance economic development and job creation in rural energy communities across the country. This innovative publ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: The Weitzman Museum of American Jewish History is a highly regarded institution located in historic Old City Philadelphia Its mission is to educate visitors and online audiences about the history, culture, and contributions of Jewish Americans Casey, Boyle bill will take critical step to transfer the museum to the Smithsonian Institution Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and Representative Bren more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Name of Product: Temp-tations Oven Gloves Hazard: The oven gloves can fail to provide sufficient protection from heat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: December 05, 2024 Units: About 1.1 million pairs of gloves Consumer Contact: QVC toll-free at 888-770-7119 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at ovengloves@realtimeresults more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Carbon Mapper, Pasadena, California, and RMI: * * * RMI and Carbon Mapper Comments on Use of Advanced and Emerging Technologies for Quantification of Annual Facility Methane Emissions Under the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0350 * * * I. Introduction We welcome EPA's request for information regarding additional use cases for more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Reworld Waste, Morristown, New Jersey. Here are excerpts: * * * To: The Honorable Michael S. Regan Administrator Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 * Mr. Vasco Roma U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Air and Radiation, Atmospheric Protection - Climate Change Division 1200 Pennsylvania Ave more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Sensirion Connected Solutions, Chicago, Illinois: * * * To: Mr. Vasco Roma Office of Air and Radiation, Atmospheric Protection - Climate Change Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Dear Mr. Roma, The following is a reply to the Environmental Protection Agency Notice; request for information (RF more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), along with Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-3), introduced the ABLE Employment Flexibility Act, bipartisan legislation designed to expand financial opportunities and strengthen workplace opportunities for Americans with disabilities. ABLE accounts--special savings accounts for people with disabilities--allow individuals to save money without affecting the more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: LANCASTER, PA -- The PA Chamber's Annual Women in Business Conference has been growing by leaps and bounds since its inception a few years ago, inviting women (and men) from every step in their professional journey to come together for a day of engagement, networking, and professional development with the brightest and best business leaders across the Commonwe more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) led members of the New York and Pennsylvania Congressional delegations in sending a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, expressing concern over the cancellation of the Northern Access Pipeline, a proposed $500 million investment in natural gas infrastructure that would've created thousands of good-paying jobs. The letter calls on Governor Hochul to reconsid more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $14.5 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for five projects across West Virginia and Appalachia. The funding will support collaborative, multi-state projects that will promote large-scale economic transformation. "I'm pleased that ARC is investing $14.5 million though their Appalachian Reg more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), in a project managed by NETL, developed and demonstrated a new approach for making ordinary Portland cement replacement in concrete that can significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions and is already being commercialized for use in U.S. cement plants. The global market for concrete i more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2024: Attorney General Michelle Henry is pleased to announce that the Office of Attorney General mailed checks totaling more than $800,000 to more than 250 Pennsylvania consumers who were evicted from homes or vacated them under unlawful "rent to own" contracts with Vision Property Management, pursuant to a consent decree with certain defendants approved by the Court earlier thi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * In 2024, PIDA has approved $27,984,451 in low interest loans resulting in $47,242,997 in private investment, the creation of 178 full-time jobs, and retention of 406 existing jobs. * * * Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Rick Siger announced the approval of new low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * The renovation project at Point State Park aligns with the Shapiro Administration's broader vision for revitalizing Pennsylvania's tourism and infrastructure, while enhancing visitor experience and safety in preparation for major 2026 events in Pittsburgh such as the nation's 250th anniversary and the NFL Draft. * * * Department of Conservatio more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Event at Eastwick Library identified money owed to dozens of constituents * * * Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Sen. Nikil Saval (D-1), Sen. Anthony Williams (D-8) and Rep. Regina Young (D-185) today announced that more than $46,000 in unclaimed property is being returned to residents of Philadelphia following the legislators' recent Unclaimed Property Day event at Ea more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: A resident of Indiana, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to 46 months of incarceration, to be followed by three years of federal supervised release, related to his conviction for violating federal narcotics laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Senior United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti imposed the sentence o more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: A resident of Northfield, Ohio, has been sentenced to 34 months in federal prison for cocaine trafficking, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Senior United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti imposed the sentence on Peter Williams, 58, who previously pleaded guilty in this case to possessing with intent to distri more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to violations of federal narcotics and firearms laws and was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for his crimes, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Senior United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti imposed the sentence on Derrick Jaquay Holliday, 39, who more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of attempted murder and assault of a federal officer or employee, as well as violations of federal firearms and narcotics laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. The five-count Superseding Indictment named Drew more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: A former resident of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court on December 4, 2024, to charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Taiwan Donje Rodgers, 27, pleaded guilty to two counts before Senior United States District Judge Joy Flowers Conti. In con more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: A resident of Barceloneta, Puerto Rico, was sentenced in federal court to 10 years of incarceration, to be followed by five years of supervised release, on his conviction for violating federal narcotics and racketeering laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Senior United States District Judge Arthur J. Schwab impo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Dewayne Quinones, 30, and Mayco Alvarez-Jackson, 27, both of Reading, Pennsylvania, were sentenced by United States District Court Judge Juan R. Sanchez to life in prison for murder, kidnapping, drug distribution, and firearms offenses, crimes committed as members of a violent Reading-area dru more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to seek public comment on a proposed settlement concerning welding issues and in-service repairs that were discovered in October 2021 at a Columbia Gas regulator station in Beaver County. The Commission voted 5-0 to seek comment from interested parties regarding the joint settlement presented by Columbia G more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today voted to suspend and investigate a proposed rate increase by Audubon Water Company (Audubon) for water service in Lower Providence Township, Montgomery County. The Commission voted 5-0 to investigate Audubon's proposal to increase its annual operating revenues for water services by approximately $999,975 (33.8%) more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Empowering People with Disabilities to Live, Work, Learn, and Thrive" at 10 a.m. on Dec. 12, 2024, at 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Members * Chair Robert Casey (Democrat-Pennsylvania) * Ranking Member Mike Braun (Republican-Indiana) Witnesses * Brent Orrell, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute, Washington, DC * Erin Willman, Founder and CEO, White Cane Coffee more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials Effective immediately, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with the Delaware Department of Agriculture (DDA) and the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA), is adding the entire State of Delaware and Erie County, Pennsylvania to the box tree moth (BTM; more PR

BENGUELA, Angola, Dec. 5 -- The White House issued the following transcript of the Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit on Dec. 4, 2024, which included President Biden: * * * MR. HOCHSTEIN: Good afternoon, everyone. My name is Amos Hochstein. I'm a senior adviser to President Biden. It's an honor to be here with all of you. I want to open first by saying thank you to Nelson Carrinho and the staff of this facility for opening it up for this event and providing the tour and the facilities for th more PR