HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Associations in 24 Counties * HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 54 volunteer firefighters' relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Chester, Clarion, Clearfield, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Greene, Huntingdon, Lancas more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Carnegie Mellon University issued the following news: * * * Plush Neuron Makes AI Approachable Tactile tool simplifies neural networks for middle schoolers By Sarah Elizabeth Bender A team at Carnegie Mellon University is helping kids understand artificial intelligence with a soft, squishy, LED-lit neural network. "Everyone, even middle schoolers, needs to know a little about these building blocks of artificial intelligence, just like it's important to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * CATCH UP QUICK: What You Need to Know About Why Tuesday Night's Results Are A Nightmare for Fitzpatrick, Mackenzie, Bresnahan, & Perry * INQUIRER : "DEMOCRATS BUILD MOMENTUM WITH A SWEEP OF HIGH-PROFILE RACES IN PENNSYLVANIA" By now you've seen the headlines: Democrats dominated all across Pennsylvania last evening. The results flash a massive warning sign to vulnerable Republi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following Q&A on Nov. 5, 2025, with Ezekiel Emanuel and Megan Ryerson, co-chairs of the Global Opportunity and New Markets: * * * Conversation with Penn Forward's Global Opportunity and New Markets co-chairs In a Q&A with Ezekiel Emanuel and Megan Ryerson, co-chairs of the Global Opportunity and New Markets working group for Penn Forward, the duo discuss the charge of their group, where they are in the process, an more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * DNC Chair Ken Martin on PA Supreme Court Justices Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht's Victories Tonight, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht secured crucial retention victories, ensuring the Court remains independent. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court retention races were among the most important 2025 elections. In Pennsylvania, the Sup more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2025: * * * BREAKING: Democrats Sweep Election Night, Fueling Momentum Going Into 2026 Midterms "American voters just delivered a Democratic resurgence. A Republican reckoning. A Blue Sweep." * Tonight, Democrats swept races across the country, from New York City to Virginia and New Jersey to Pennsylvania to California to Georgia to Maine. Democrats won these tough races because we ran stron more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Film Meets Flora: YCP Students are Using Storytelling to Expose York's Hidden Invasive Plant Species Since September 2025, 20 YCP students from the film and horticulture programs have been collaborating on a community-based interdisciplinary project: The Uninvited Guests: Telling the Stories of Invasive Plant Species in Our Neighborhoods. Developed and led by Professors AnaLu MacVean  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University World campus issued the following news: * * * How Penn State World Campus helps first-generation college students succeed By Mike Dawson For students who are the first in their families to attend college, the journey toward a degree can feel uncertain. Without family experience to guide them, first-generation students often face unique challenges -- navigating unfamiliar academic systems, balancing work and caregiving res more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Ice Age trees helped stabilize Earth's atmosphere by suffocating * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Ancient trees may have played a key role in regulating Earth's climate during the last ice age by breathing less efficiently. A new study, led by a researcher at Penn State and published today (Nov. 5) in the journal Nature Geoscience, examined chemical fingerprints in subfossil wood, or preserved tre more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC, DGA, DLCC, Democratic State Parties Host Press Call Taking a Victory Lap After Sweeping Democratic Election Wins Today, DNC Chair Ken Martin held a press call alongside DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper, DLCC President Heather Williams, Pennsylvania Democratic Party Chair Eugene DePasquale, and California Democratic Party Chair Rusty Hicks to tout Democrats' sweeping victori more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Final Stretch, DNC Chair Ken Martin Barnstorms Across PA, NJ, and VA to Campaign for Democrats With only a week left until Election Day, DNC Chair Ken Martin hit the road to barnstorm across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Virginia to turbocharge get-out-to-vote organizing efforts ahead of Democrats' key races. Starting in Pennsylvania, Chair Martin traveled from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Four years for four books A Lafayette senior has committed to writing four books of poetry in four years, inspired by her connections with alumni, the College, and the community of Easton By Genamarie McCant For McKenna Graf '26, an English major with a writing concentration double majoring in film and media studies with a minor in documentary storymaking, her Lafayette experience has been measured not in sem more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylania, Nov. 6 -- Lehigh University issued the following news on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Senator Dave McCormick to Discuss Pennsylvania's AI Future in Compelling Perspectives Series The senator is positioning Pennsylvania as a national leader in artificial intelligence (AI) through investments in energy and innovation. * Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) will visit Lehigh University on Dec. 4, 2025, to discuss the government's critical role in supporting artificial intelligence and more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Mid-Atlantic Lawmakers Unite to Address Regional Energy Crisis * Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia policymakers collaborate to restore affordability and reliability to the PJM grid HARRISBURG - Lawmakers from Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia came together last Tuesday for the first-ever, multi-state policy hearing focused on restoring energy affordability  more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * October Board of Trustees Meeting Report * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on November 5, 2025, Dear Bryn Mawr Community, As is our practice, we write to update you on the most recent Board of Trustees' meeting, which was held October 24-25, 2025. We welcomed board members to campus with a dinner honoring Sustainability Month and featuring a fireside chat with Director of S more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Shapiro-Davis Administration Invests More Than $21 Million to Create Small Business Assistance Service Centers Across Pennsylvania Funded through the Historically Disadvantaged Business Assistance Program, the 11 new Business Assistance Service Centers will provide support to a variety of small businesses in every region of the Commonwealth. T more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona emeritus professor featured in Norwegian cultural interview Jerry Zolten, professor emeritus of communication arts and sciences and integrative arts at Penn State Altoona, was recently interviewed for an article that appears on the Solvberget Library and Cultural Centre's website. The centre is located in Stavanger, Norway, and is one of the country's most visited and  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State launching two neuroscience undergraduate degrees * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Penn State has launched two new majors in neuroscience, degrees that will prepare students to tackle cross-disciplinary questions and problems related to the brain; the nervous system and its interactions with the body and environment; behavior; and health. The programs launched this fall, and students can b more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Gary S. Gildin presents on taking stress-free, mindful depositions to Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press He identified three goals to remain mindful of throughout * Professor Gary S. Gildin delivered a presentation, Taking Stress-Free, Mindful Depositions, to lawyers at the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press on November 4, 2025. Gildin posit more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf serves as co-principal investigator for Latino Research Seed Grant It will support the creation of a website that serves as a resource for data, experts, and insights on U.S. immigration * Professor Medha D. Makhlouf and Professor Nicole Kreisberg, assistant professor, public policy and sociology, received a $20,000 grant from Penn State's Lati more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Smeal launches comprehensive artificial intelligence initiative * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. The Penn State Smeal College of Business has announced a comprehensive, college-wide artificial intelligence (AI) initiative. Smeal is integrating AI across its teaching, research and operations ensuring students, faculty and staff are equipped to lead responsibly in an AI-driven economy. "A more PR

MONACA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University Beaver campus issued the following news: * * * Second species of wild ramps discovered, solving long-standing debate Overharvesting has led to conservation concerns for a popular foraged plant, but improved genetic understanding could help conservation efforts, researchers say * There's a long-standing debate in the wild ramp community, with one faction arguing that there is only one species of the plant, while others ma more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Keeping Systems Secure on Earth--and in Space IEEE cybersecurity workshop, founded by Pitt's Mai Abdelhakim, fosters international ecosystem to address cross-domain security challenges * Although satellites have become inextricably connected to essential technology and infrastructure here on Earth, efforts to keep them secure and resilient have not kept up with inc more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- PPG, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has introduced an ultrafiltration (UF) antifouling membrane, adding to its portfolio of spiral-wound filter elements for industrial water purification and treatment. The membrane was developed to meet the rising industry demand for sustainable UF solutions capable of handling extremely difficult-to-treat water contaminated with oily waste and various other contaminants. The UF membrane features a super-hydrophobic surface, which is engineered more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Proposed all-climate battery design could unlock stability in extreme temps * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. Despite lithium-ion (Li) batteries' role as one of the most widely used forms of energy storage, they struggle to operate at full power in low temperatures and sometimes even explode at high temperatures. Researchers at Penn State, however, have proposed a design that could hold the key to ef more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Rabb reintroduces ranked choice voting bill * Legislation would create alternative to plurality, first-past-the-post elections HARRISBURG, Nov. 5 - State Rep. Chris Rabb today reintroduced his legislation to allow ranked choice voting in Pennsylvania, a reform aimed at strengthening democracy, improving civic engagement, and restoring public trust in elections. Rabb's bill ( H.B. more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Nov. 5, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $4 Million Through New PIDA Loans to Help Businesses Grow in Berks and Lancaster Counties In 2025, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has approved $43,236,828 in low interest loans that have resulted in $110,705,508 in private investment, the creation of 282 full-time jobs, and rete more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Shippensburg University issued the following news: * * * Psychology alumni excel as Certified Behavioral Specialists By Emma Durnin Alumni from Shippensburg University's psychology department are making an impact as certified behavioral specialists. Tyler Schwarzman, Hayley Taggart, Taryn Fink, Stephanie Smith, Ashley Emph and Abby Detwiler, who completed the behavioral specialist certification program at Ship, are now practicing in schools and organizat more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Historic gift will endow College of Liberal Arts deanship As part of the record-setting $55 million gift that Christopher M. Barnett, CLA '10, committed to Temple University, Richard Deeg, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, will hold the new position known as the Christopher M. Barnett Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University. * The largest gift in the history of Temple University will more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Temple University issued the following news: * * * Saturday College goes to med school The precollege program for local middle school students teaches a variety of topics through hands-on activities. * At 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, almost every seat in a lecture hall on the third floor of the Lewis Katz School of Medicine was filled--not with medical students, but with middle schoolers. They were there to participate in Saturday College, a progra more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: My house is babyproofed - or is it? * HERSHEY, Pa. You've read the parenting books, joined the mom groups and done everything you can to make your home a safe place for your baby or toddler, right? Most parents assume their home is safe once electrical outlets are covered and sharp edges are padded. Still, many don't consider the hidden dangers that lurk in everyday hou more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Verallia taps LionGlass for low-carbon glass packaging for consumer products * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. A bottled beverage might soon come with a lower carbon footprint thanks to a new partnership between one of the world's leading glass manufacturers and scientists at Penn State. Verallia, the world's third largest producer of glass containers for food and beverages, has announced a partner more PR

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 6 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * Efficiency of Millennium Seed Bank in Restoring Endangered Plant Species When it comes to work that benefits the environment, the job is truly never finished. Sophomore Isabella Smith learned this when she took her skills and curiosity about the environment to England for her Magellan Project. While there, she researched and analyzed the processes implemented by the Millennium Seed Bank to re more PR