PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR, Founding Organizer and Lead Sponsor of the 13th Annual Rally for Medical Research Hill Day, to Advocate for Increase in Federal Funding for NIH * More than 400 organizations join forces again this year to improve health, inspire hope, and save lives WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the founding organizer and lead sponsor of the 13th annual Rally for Me more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, Sept. 18 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Aliner's Brett Randall Advocates For Outdoor Recreation Alongside Governor Shapiro * On Wednesday, September 10, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro announced his Administration is taking new steps to help outdoor businesses grow, connect with employees, and compete in Pennsylvania's economy. Aliner President & CEO Brett Randall along with Outdoor Business Alliance of PA In more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * CBO Confirms Trump-Republican Health Care Plans Mean Less Coverage, Higher Costs for Millions Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on new analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO). The report confirms that Republican plans to slash Medicaid and dis more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Meuser Holds Hearing on Financial Fraud and Scams, Launches New Consumer Resource Website * Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today convened a hearing titled "Fraud in Focus: Exposing Financial Threats to American Families." The hearing brought together leading experts to examine the alarming rise of fi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Boost Widespread Use of Dental Varnish Across Pediatric Network * Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated how a multifaceted intervention approach significantly improved the rate of dental varnish applications to help strengthen tooth enamel and prevent decay. The results e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Collins Pine Co. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging for the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule. As a family-owned and Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified forest products company operating across Pennsylvania, Northern California, and Oregon, Collins manages roughly 370,000 acres within these states and has historically collaborated with the U.S. Forest Service on various forest management initiatives. In their co more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Co-Leads Effort to Improve Access to Diaper Changing Stations * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, during National Diaper Need Awareness Week, Congressman Ryan Mackenzie, representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos in Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District, joined Representatives Rob Menendez (D-NJ), Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), and Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), in introducing the bi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: * * * Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Infrastructure Investments Totaling Nearly $285 Million * The Export-Import Bank of the United States' (EXIM) Board of Directors today approved two transactions totaling nearly $285 million.  The first of the two approvals today supports the export of Wabtec Corporation modernized locomot more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * Export-Import Bank of the United States Board of Directors Approves Infrastructure Investments Totaling Nearly $285 Million * The Export-Import Bank of the United States' (EXIM) Board of Directors today approved two transactions totaling nearly $285 million.  The first of the two approvals today supports the export of Wabtec Corporation modernized locomotives to Grupo Mexico Transportes (GMX more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 18 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Fraternal Order of Police posted the following news release: * * * Five Officers Shot and Three Killed in Pennsylvania * Washington, DC - Patrick Yoes, National President of the Fraternal Order of Police, was saddened at the news that five officers were shot, three fatally, while following up on a previous stalking and domestic violence incident at a farm in York County, Pennsylvania. He once again called on Cong more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * From Town Halls to Design Sessions: Bryn Mawr Builds Its Future Together * Since its founding in 1885, Bryn Mawr College has adapted to meet the needs of its students and the wider world. This fall, the College is taking a bold step forward with two parallel initiatives: the development of a new strategic plan and the launch of a Comprehensive Campus Plan. Together, these efforts are building the next cha more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * HOULAHAN, BICAMERAL GROUP OF DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE PLANS TO INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FREE SPEECH, SAFEGUARD AGAINST POLITICALLY MOTIVATED HARASSMENT AND PROSECUTIONS * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Jason Crow (D-Colo.-6) on Thursday joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), and U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Chris Van Holle more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Lawdragon Lists Morgan Lewis Partners Among 2026 500 Leading Litigators in America * NEW YORK, September 18, 2025: Twenty-six Morgan Lewis lawyers across nine offices have been named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading Litigators in America guide for 2026. The list features lawyers who principally represent corporations, typically on defense. In describing the criteria more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ATTACK ON YORK COUNTY, PA POLICE OFFICERS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the shooting of five police officers in York County, Pennsylvania. My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families of Det. Sgt. Cody Becker, Det. Mark Baker and Det. Isaiah Emenheiser, who answ more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON ATTACK ON YORK COUNTY, PA POLICE OFFICERS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: I am horrified by the shooting of five police officers in York County, Pennsylvania. My prayers and deepest condolences are with the families of Det. Sgt. Cody Becker, Det. Mark Baker and Det. Isaiah Emenheiser, who answered the call and made the more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Nigerian Man Charged with Unauthorized Computer Intrusion and Wire Fraud for Theft of over $235,000 from Western Pennsylvania University A Nigerian citizen residing in the United Kingdom has been arrested pursuant to a United States request for extradition following his indictment on charges of wire fraud and computer fraud,  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Not all heart attack patients receive the same type of care, researchers find * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- While acute myocardial infarction -- commonly referred to as a heart attack -- remains a leading cause of death in the United States, deaths have decreased significantly over the past two decades in part due to improved treatment methods, according to Charleen Hsuan, associate professo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Obesity-associated Cancers May Be on the Rise in Puerto Rico * BALTIMORE - The incidence of obesity-associated cancers in Puerto Rico rose significantly between 2000 and 2022, according to research presented at the 18th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities, held September 18-21, 2025. Individuals with obesity have a much hig more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, issued the following news: * * * One Touch, Everything a Patient Needs--Thanks to Temple Women & Families Hospital's pCare TVs * With their park views, spacious layouts, expansive beds, and comfortable sofas, it's easy to confuse the patient rooms at our brand-new Temple Wo more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Organic beekeeping can be even more profitable than conventional methods * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Organic beekeeping can support healthy and productive honey bee colonies, and a new study led by researchers in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences found that adopting organic honey bee colony management is not only profitable, but in some cases, it can be even more profitable tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Evaluates Growing Threat of Financial Fraud to American Consumers Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, led by Subcommittee Chair Dan Meuser (PA-09), held a hearing examining the growing problem of financial fraud affecting American  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Sept. 17, 2025: * * * Penn Hills Man Who Crashed Vehicle into FBI Security Gate Charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Damaging Government Property Donald Phillip Henson, 46, of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with forcibly assaulting, resisting, opposing, impeding, intimidating, or interfering with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Pennsylvania Academy of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed CY 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The organization, which represents dermatology professionals across Pennsylvania, expressed crucial concerns relating to reimbursement rates and payment structures that could affect patient access to essential d more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 [Category: Media] -- The Annenberg Public Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Public Confidence in U.S. Health Agencies Slides, Fueled by Declines Among Democrats * Public confidence in the trustworthiness of U.S. health and science agencies has dropped across the board since the inauguration of President Donald Trump, driven by sharp declines among Democrats, according to a new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee, Colleagues, Advocates Launch Congressional Community Safety Caucus * Yesterday, Representatives Summer L. Lee (PA-12), Delia Ramirez (IL-03), Gabe Amo (RI-01), Henry "Hank" Johnson (GA-04), Morgan McGarvey (KY-03), and LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) launched the first-ever Congressional Community Safety Caucus to uplift holistic investments into people and communities that break cycles more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Smucker Statement on North Codorus Township Shooting * Washington --Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) released the following statement in response to the North Codorus Township shooting that occurred today in York County: "I am devastated and heartbroken by the senseless and horrific tragedy that unfolded today in North Codorus Township. We mourn the brave officers who lost their li more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Self-collection for HPV Testing Can Improve Cervical Cancer Screening Rates Among Asian American Women * An HPV self-sampling option vastly increased engagement in cervical cancer screening among Korean, Vietnamese, and Chinese women in the United States BALTIMORE - Asian American women given the option to collect their own sample for human papill more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker's Legislation Advances with Strong Bipartisan Support in Ways and Means Committee * Legislation introduced by Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) has received approval in the House Ways and Means Committee and now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.  Rep. Smucker's Social Security Child Protection Act, Claiming Age Clarity Act, and the bipartisan Hospital Inpatient Servi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Tokuda Introduce Legislation Promoting Telehealth Services * Today, Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02), introduced the bipartisan Helping Ensure Access to Local TeleHealth ( HEALTH) Act, as part of National Telehealth Awareness Week. This legislation secures Medicare reimbursement for telehealth services provided by community health centers and rura more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Turtle Creek Resident Sentenced to 11.5 Years in Prison for Narcotics Trafficking and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - A resident of Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania, was sentenced in federal court to 138 months in prison, to be followed by four years of supervised release, on his convictions of conspiracy to distr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- United Way of Pennsylvania has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education voicing strong opposition to proposed amendments to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. The letter, which responds to Docket ID ED-2025-OPE-0016, expresses concerns over changes that could adversely impact borrowers seeking loan forgiveness while working in essential public service roles. Advocating for Pennsylvania's 41 local United Way nonprofits, the or more ST

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Sept. 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * Upper Darby Man Sentenced To 57 Months In Prison For Distribution Of Methamphetamine WILLIAMSPORT-The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Sabeeh Daquan Goldwire, age 28, of Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, was sentenced yesterday to 57 months in prison by Chief United States District  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 18, 2025: * * * With Federal Workers Under Attack, Fetterman Joins Legislation to Repeal Union-Busting Executive Orders Yesterday, U.S. Senator John Fetterman helped introduce a bipartisan legislation to repeal two union-busting executive orders and restore collective bargaining rights and workplace protections for federal workers. The Protect America's Workforce Act, cosponsored by Senato more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Young Adult Cancer Survivors May Face Elevated Social Risks * Social risks include insecure access to living essentials and affordable health care, as well as psychological issues BALTIMORE - Young adult survivors of cancer aged 18 to 39 faced elevated social risks compared with their peers who did not have cancer histories and survivors from old more PR