PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * 1 in 4 young people taking psychotropic drug combinations * Use of medications for mental health and behavioral conditions among children and young adults increased steadily for two decades, and about one in four young people taking these medicines were prescribed a combination that carries a risk of serious drug interactions, according to researchers from the P more PR

TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 (TNSrep) -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Landmark Study Shows Promotional Products Drive High Marketing Impact With a Low Carbon Footprint Independent research from ASI and PPAI finds logoed items create strong brand recall with less environmental impact compared with most other advertising options * New independent research (https://members.asicentral.com/news/industry-news/february-2026/joint-asi more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Alumni couple endows scholarship for future educators at Penn State Harrisburg An alumni couple have pledged an estate gift to endow the scholarship they established at Penn State Harrisburg in 2020 for future urban educators. Steve Hevner, who enrolled at the University as a returning adult student, is a 1993 graduate of Penn State Harrisburg, as well as a retiree of the col more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 4 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition to Urge EPA to Change Formaldehyde Rule to Help Iowa Farmers * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general to ask the Trump administration to fix President Biden's unworkable formaldehyde rule. Formaldehyde ensures families have access to safe food and that farmers can protect lives more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- 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 42 volunteer firefighters' relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Centre, Chester, Clarion, Clearfield, Columbia, Crawford, Erie, Fayette, Frankl more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Barton: Governor Opened the Door but Chose the Wrong Direction Again * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued this statement following the governor's budget address yesterday: "Gov. Josh Shapiro swung and missed. "As families and seniors are looking for a responsive state government seeking to lower costs across the board, Gov. Shapiro brought out a cookie cutter a more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Feb. 5 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Rethinking Jewish modernity in the Ottoman world Binghamton researcher explores everyday life - and conflict - in interfaith cities By Ethan Knox '20 In the 20th century, people across the world were experiencing a fundamental shift. For the first time, and at a rapid rate, society was changing and becoming something else: modern. "This period that I'm interested in, the people living in it had the sense more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Bonner: Shapiro's Spending Dream Would Be Pennsylvania's Pricey Nightmare * HARRISBURG - Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro's $53.26 billion budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year. "The budget set forth by Gov. Josh Shapiro represents another reckless step towards fiscal disaster for Pennsylvania. For three years, I ha more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Brandywine joins the Commonwealth Arboreta Network By Ava Clements Penn State Brandywine is deepening its connection with nature and sustainability through its membership in the Commonwealth Arboreta Network. Founded in 2023, the Penn State Commonwealth Arboreta Network is a community dedicated to uniting campuses across Pennsylvania through environmental and tree knowledge. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Votes to Reopen Government, Secures $9 Million for NEPA Projects * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted to reopen and fund the government. The package includes critical funding for national security and defense, health and human services initiatives, housing programs, infrastructure, and more. "Today's vote was about doing the basic part of our more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Brown, Leadbeter, Warner Proposal Wages War Against Child Predators * Would allow chemical castration to serve as option of consequence HARRISBURG - To protect children in the Commonwealth from becoming victims of heinous sexual crimes, Reps. Marla Brown (R-Lawrence), Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) announced their intentions to introduce legislation that would more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * BUCKLE UP, BRIAN FITZPATRICK: Why Bucks County Matters So Much In The 2026 Midterm Election [Bucks County Courier Times] * More and more people are saying that vulnerable Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick is facing the toughest race of his political career. The Bucks County Courier Times reports today that "the contest for Fitzpatrick's seat could be one of the most competi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Budget Proposal Rightly Focuses on Energy Production, Mehaffie Says * HARRISBURG - When Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his proposal for 2026-27 state spending this week, he focused heavily on the future of energy production in Pennsylvania and ways to ensure the Commonwealth doesn't have rolling brownouts and blackouts in the coming years. Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) commended the governo more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA Announces 2026 Softball Predicted Order of Finish and Preseason All-CIAA Team * CHARLOTTE, NC (February 4, 2026) \- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) has announced the predicted order of finish and the 2026 Preseason All CIAA Softball Team. Both were nominated and voted on by the CIAA Sports Information Directors' Association.  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * CIAA INDOOR TRACK AND FIELD ATHLETES OF THE WEEK * Charlotte, NC (February 4, 2026) - CIAA Indoor Track and Field programs continued conference competition with strong performances across sprints, hurdles, jumps, and throws. Four student athletes earned recognition for their results during the week of January 25 through January 31. WOMEN'S TRACK ATHLETE  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Student Database is the Secret Weapon for Federal Chip Oversight * A team of students from Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy (opens in new window) helped the U.S. Government Accountability Office (opens in new window) (GAO) build the first known comprehensive inventory of state and local semiconductor incentives in the post-CHIPS and Science Ac more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Combining Business and Entrepreneurship Mindsets to Advise Companies on the Rise * What does $20 million get you these days? That's the big question LeBow undergraduates confronted during fall term under the guidance of clinical professor of entrepreneurship and Close School of Entrepreneurship associate director of external relations Robert Morier. In Venture-Backed Commerc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Announces $208,000 Federal Grant for Traffic Safety Improvements in Dormont * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded $208,000 in federal grant funds to the Borough of Dormont to implement and study a range of traffic safety improvements to prevent serious and fatal crashes at a number of inters more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Secures $47 Million Appropriation for Mack Defense Contract * Allentown, PA -Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, has announced that $47 million in programmatic funding has been secured for the construction of the Mack Defense M917A3 Heavy Dump Trucks (HDTs). This announcement follows the signing of the 2026 Department of Def more PR

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Delaware Valley University posted the following news: * * * Delaware Valley University Redesigns Master in Management and Organizational Leadership Program * Delaware Valley University has redesigned its Master's in Management and Organizational Leadership (MMOL) program. The most notable change is the transition from being a Master of Arts to a Master of Science degree, along with a new, streamlined format. What was once a 36-credit program is now a 30-cr more PR

DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Delaware Valley University posted the following news: * * * Delaware Valley University to Host 76th Annual A-Day State Fair * Delaware Valley University (DelVal) is proud to announce the return of its 76th Annual A-Day Fair, scheduled for April 24-26, 2026 on the University's main campus in Doylestown, Pennyslvania. A cherished tradition, A-Day is a student-planned and run state fair that showcases Delval's rich agricultural heritage while offering a weeke more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Delozier Resolution Recognizing Feb. 19 as 'Wear Purple Day' Passes House, Honors Lives Lost to Sudden Cardiac Arrest * HARRISBURG - Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) today announced the Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed House Resolution 399 with near unanimous, bipartisan support. The resolution formally designates Feb. 19 as Wear Purple Day in honor of Peyton Walker a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Demands Answers from ICE on Recent Arrests in Oakmont Area * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, Congressman Chris Deluzio sent a letter to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Acting Director Tom Lyons demanding answers to basic questions about the recent arrest of Oakmont resident Jose Flores and other activities in the area. "I'm demanding answers to basic questions about the arrest  more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Builds Greener Communities with 30,000+ Trees Planted in 2025, 26,000 Planned for 2026 FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is growing its commitment to healthier, greener communities by donating and planting tens of thousands of trees across its six-state service territory each year. In 2025, employees and community partners helped plant more than 30,000 trees, surpassing the company's annual goal. In 2026, First more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Outlines New Plan for Buying Electricity Starting in 2027 Proposal strengthens customer protections and makes energy choices easier to understand * GREENSBURG, Pa. -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) company, has filed a new Default Service Plan (DSP) with the Pennsylvania Public Util more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Fiscal Stewardship, Fair Funding Critical for Next State Budget, Says Bashline * HARRISBURG - Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his state budget address to outline his $53.26 billion proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 - a 5.4% increase in spending over the current fiscal year. Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) released the following statement, urging fiscal discipline and fair fund more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 5 -- Lowndes, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Five Attorneys Named Shareholders at Lowndes Lowndes is pleased to announce that Jyllian R. Bradshaw, Joseph A. Kovecses, Nicole C. Leath, Logan J. Opsahl, and Michael D. Piccolo have been elected shareholders in the firm. These promotions are effective February 1, 2026. "Each of these attorneys plays an important role in serving our clients and advancing the firm's work in key practice areas. Their ele more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 4 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Five Outstanding Alumni to Be Inducted into UConn Business Hall of Fame * UConn legend and NBA standout Emeka Okafor '04 (BUS) is well accustomed to standing ovations and thunderous applause from an enthusiastic crowd. But for the other four alumni who will be inducted into the UConn School of Business Hall of Fame alongside him on Friday, April 24, the roar of the crowd at the reception may be mo more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Former Executive of Pace-O-Matic Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Payments from Gaming Machine Operators * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a former executive of the national game company, Pace-O-Matic, pleaded guilty to money laundering in connection with payoffs he received from individuals involved in the distribution and operation of gaming machines t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * From Warrington to Washington: Fitzpatrick-Led Joe Fiandra Home Infusion Act Signed into Law * WASHINGTON, DC - What began as a conversation with one family in Warrington has now become federal law. Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced the passage of the Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that expands Medicare coverage and removes barrie more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Gillen Backs First Responders, Calls for Fiscal Responsibility * HARRISBURG - Rep. Mark M. Gillen (R-Berks) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro's $53.26 billion Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget proposal: "As a former Pennsylvania correctional officer and longtime emergency medical technician, I commend Gov. Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal for its inclu more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Gov. Shapiro proposes $30M for State-Related University Performance Fund * HARRISBURG, Pa. -During his 2026-27 budget address to the Pennsylvania General Assembly on Feb. 3, Gov. Josh Shapiro reaffirmed his support for Pennsylvania's state-related universities by proposing a $30 million allocation for the commonwealth's newly created performance-based funding model. If approved by the Gene more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Heffley: Governor's Spending Plan Threatens Fiscal Stability and Taxpayer Protection * HARRISBURG - Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) issued the following statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro's $53.26 billion budget proposal for the 2026-27 fiscal year. "The governor's plan increases spending by 5.4% while revenues grow at only 1.9%, creating a risk of significant deficits and future t more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Helping soil microbes kill weed seeds to aid organic farmers * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Weed management is one of the greatest challenges faced by organic farmers, who can't use herbicides. They rely on tillage for weed control, but tillage often is less effective than herbicides or other conventional forms of weed management. As a result, weeds reduce yields in organic systems. To better equ more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * High Consumption of Ultraprocessed Foods May Be Linked to Cancer Survivors' Risk of Death * Cancer survivors who consumed higher amounts of ultraprocessed foods as part of their diet had a significantly increased risk of both all-cause and cancer-specific death, according to a study published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House passes Bizzarro bill to bolster representation for drivers with disabilities * Would add disability advocate seat on PennDOT's Medical Advisory Board HARRISBURG, Feb. 3 - Legislation aimed at giving drivers with disabilities a stronger voice in state licensing decisions passed the Pennsylvania House Tuesday with overwhelming bipartisan support, Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie), th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, released the following opening remarks from a Jan. 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Smarter Spending, Stronger Results: Reducing Duplication and Ensuring Effectiveness Through Economic Development Reforms": * * * I'd like to thank our witnesses for being here today as we examine the role and effectiveness of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted applauds rule clearly defining Waters of the United States Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle in support of the EPA's proposed rule to revise the definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). The proposed rule would establish a clearer definition of jurisdictio more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * James Urges Fiscal Discipline, Targeted Investments for 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget * HARRISBURG - On Tuesday, Gov. Josh Shapiro delivered his state budget address to outline his $53.26 billion proposal for Fiscal Year 2026-27 - a 5.4% increase in spending over the current fiscal year. Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) released the following statement: "While the governor's proposal is  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly backs "Protect and Serve Act" to support law enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) co-sponsored H.R. 1551, The Protect and Serve Act (link is external)," legislation that would create federal penalties for individuals who deliberately target law enforcement officers in the line of duty. The bill was reintroduced by Reps. John Rutherford (R-FL) and Josh Gotthei more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Largest known collection of Lafayette/Washington letters now available digitally Special Collections & College Archives digitized 201 letters written by the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington between 1777 and 1792. By Bryan Hay After years of meticulous work, Special Collections & College Archives has completed the digitization of 201 letters written by the Marquis de Lafayette to George Washington be more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 5 -- The Lawfare Project, an organization that provides legal counsel and services, issued the following news release: * * * Legal victory in court-ordered discovery ruling against Carnegie Mellon University The Lawfare Project announced they secured a major legal victory in federal court when a judge ordered Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to produce discovery concerning nearly $1 billion in funding from the government of Qatar, rejecting the university's effort to shield the more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release: * * * LIBRE: Governor Shapiro's Budget Will Result in Bigger Government and Higher Taxes for Pennsylvania Latinos * (Harrisburg, PA) - Following Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's budget unveiling, The LIBRE Initiative, a Latino advocacy group in PA, issued a statement criticizing the proposal because it will result in increased government spending and increased taxes. Jennie Dalla more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Mehaffie, Matzie Laud Passage of Bill to Clear the Way for Construction of Small Modular Reactors * HARRISBURG - Nuclear Energy Caucus Co-Chairs Tom Mehaffie and Rob Matzie today hailed the state House's passage of legislation that would clear the way for the construction of the nuclear industry's small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors to help meet growing demands on Pennsylvania' more PR

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news: * * * Muhlenberg Expands Transfer Opportunities for Community College Graduates College News Graduate and Continuing Education A new transfer policy at Muhlenberg College has created a seamless pathway for community college graduates to earn Muhlenberg bachelor's degrees. Under this agreement, graduates holding an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from any regionally accredited commu more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Nelson: Shapiro's Budget is More of the Same * HARRISBURG - Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland) issued the below statement following Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget address Tuesday: "Government must live within its means, and our citizens deserve a timely budget. Unfortunately, Gov. Shapiro proposes big overspending again. His proposal spends $6.4 billion more than we have, and our $8 billion  more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 5 -- The Nevada Department of Business and Industry issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Nevada Consumer Affairs urges homeowners that signed an agreement or had dealings with MV Realty to come forward Department of Business and Industry Director Dr. Kristopher Sanchez, in conjunction with Nevada Consumer Affairs ("NCA"), today announced an active investigation into MV Realty PBC, LLC, MV Realty of Nevada, LLC, and certain affiliated entities (col more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * New Report Highlights CHOP's Pioneering Approach to Advancing Pediatric Ventricular Recovery * Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) pioneered a standardized approach for heart recovery in children using ventricular assist devices (VAD), as reported in the Journal of the American Heart Association. The findings mark a paradigm shift in more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Olsommer: Shapiro's Spending is Not Sustainable * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement in in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 fiscal year budget proposal, a $53.26 billion plan that increases spending by 5.4% over the current year: "The governor and House Democrats talk a lot about affordability, yet they continue to spend more than  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Pa. House approves expansion of youth diversion programs with broad bipartisan support * HARRISBURG, Feb. 4 - Today, the Pennsylvania House garnered significant bipartisan support to pass House Bill 144, voting 153-45 to standardize the use of juvenile diversion programs statewide. "Diversion helps youth take accountability, saves taxpayer dollars and makes our communities safer," s more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Pa. House passes Haddock bill to protect food processing workers * HARRISBURG, Feb. 4 - Workers in the dangerous meat packing and food processing industries would be better protected under legislation passed today by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to prime sponsor state Rep. Jim Haddock. Haddock's H.B. 1923 would help strengthen protections by: * creating t more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Families Can Open a Trump Account When Filing 2025 Taxes Trump Accounts provide $1,000 for children born in 2025 through 2028 * Treasurer Stacy Garrity is working to help families understand Trump Accounts (formally titled 530A accounts) established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This new investment account for American families has a pilot pro more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Paper Offers Framework for Assessing Trustworthiness of Scientific Research * Amid robust debate over the trustworthiness of scientific findings in a number of different fields, a multidisciplinary group of scholars from different institutions has proposed a systems-level framework for evaluating the trustworthiness of research findings. The framework more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona English professor publishes essay collection Book launch and reading scheduled for Feb. 6 * Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, has published a new collection of original essays. "Mother as Conjunction: Lyric Essays," Murphy's 15th book, is published by Harbor Editions. The subjects range from TV game shows and Elvis Presley to bullying and traum more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Berks hosts 'Academic Experience' for prospective students on Feb. 16 By Lisa R. Baldi WYOMISSING, Pa. -- Prospective and admitted students will get a sampling of what classes are like at the college during the "Academic Experience at Penn State Berks" event on Monday, Feb. 16, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. This event begins in the Franco Building, room 101. Attendees are asked t more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Centre State presents a new musical by Salzman and Cunningham * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State Centre Stage in the College of Arts and Architecture will present the premiere production of "The Morris & Essex Line," Feb. 24-March 6, at the Pavilion Theatre. With Music by Joshua Salzman and Book and Lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, the show explores the parallel connection between a s more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Top student teams awarded funding to move to next phase of Nittany AI Challenge Multidisciplinary student teams proposed artificial intelligence solutions to address real-world problems By Mary Fetzer Fifteen student teams have been awarded a total of $4,500 in the "Prototype Phase" of the Nittany AI Challenge. Each team proposed an artificial intelligence (AI) soluti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania House Committee Advances Essential Legislative Package to Support Local Journalism and Civic Information The bills follow legislative models that are succeeding in supporting local news in a growing number of states * HARRISBURG -- On Wednesday, Pennsylvania's House Committee on Communications & Technology pas more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Potomac Edison Pilot Program to Help Maryland Schools Transition to Clean, Electric Buses Company program will support school systems with funding and charging infrastructure and will test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology * WILLIAMSPORT, Md.--Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has been granted approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to launch a more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Can humanities-driven AI reshape digital archive preservation and access? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -What do artificial intelligence (AI) and Black digital archives have to do with one another? A great deal, according to Christopher Dancy, associate professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering and of computer science at Penn State. Black digital archives are online collections t more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: What to know when filing your 2025 taxes * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Income tax season opened on Jan. 26, when the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting tax filings for the 2025 calendar year. Ed Jenkins, professor of practice in accounting at Penn State's Smeal College of Business, shared in the Q&A below information and tips for taxpayers preparing their 2025 filings. Q: What more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Rapp: Long Way to Go Before Final Budget Bill * HARRISBURG -Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, issued this statement following the governor's budget address today: "Gov. Josh Shapiro started our yearly budget process today by unveiling his spending plan for the Commonwealth. He wants to spend more than $53 billion, an increase  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Rep. Hamm: Governor Shapiro Should Put Pennsylvanians First, Not Harrisburg * HARRISBURG - Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his budget proposal in his annual address to the General Assembly yesterday. Representative Joe Hamm (R-Lycoming/Sullivan) shared his strong opposition to the plan and issued the following statement: "Governor Shapiro continues to ignore the fiscal realities Pennsyl more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces the Homeland Threat Response Act Ahead of Super Bowl * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the Homeland Threat Response Act to close a longstanding gap in federal law that creates bureaucratic and legal obstacles for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel when assisting state and local law enforcement in response to critical threat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon, Judiciary Democrats Demand DHS and ICE Rescind Memo Authorizing Warrantless Home Raids * Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, today joined Reps. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee; Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * SGA Budget Update * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and undergraduate students on February 4, 2026. Dear Members of the Campus Community, We are writing together to share an important update that reflects the strength of our joint commitment to student life at the College. Earlier this academic year, the Self-Governance Association (SGA) formally requested the opportunity to review whet more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * She helps patients find their words to cast a spell on cancer * Getting ready for a memorial service, Deborah Burnham, PhD, put on a black dress with a scoop neck. She was surprised to see the lump where her infusion port was-she had never seen it exposed that way before. Burnham isn't the sort of person to worry much about what people think, but still, she wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial * Today the United States, together with our partners and allies, has set out to reshape the global market for critical minerals and rare earths. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joined by Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * State Senate Passes Benninghoff Legislation to Address Alleged Lapses in Auto Insurance * HARRISBURG - Legislation authored by state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) that would solve a problem which often occurs when consumers change auto insurance carriers is now headed to the governor's desk following unanimous passage today by the state Senate. "Most of my colleagues routinel more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Building Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology Wednesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold the third hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an AI-Ready  more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Swarthmore Again Recognized as Top Producer of Fulbright Students * For the 11th time in 12 years, Swarthmore has been recognized as a top producer of U.S. Fulbright students, with two recent alumni receiving the honor through the College's support. "The Fulbright grant gives our alumni opportunities to fully immerse in a place and culture, while pursuing their academic and professional goals," says Mel more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Remembering Peter H. Doukas Doukas served at Temple's School of Pharmacy for more than 60 years, including more than 30 years as dean. * Peter H. Doukas, PHR '70, former dean of Temple University's School of Pharmacy, passed away suddenly on Jan. 27. Doukas was a member of the Temple community for more than 60 years and will be remembered for his mentorship and for leading the School of Pharmacy throug more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The science behind the storms * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -On their first day of a six-week campaign that began in May, hail researchers from Penn State followed expert forecasts that took them to the plains in central Texas, south of San Angelo. They parked their instrumented, armored Chevy Tahoe near a U.S. highway, set up an array of instruments and retreated to the vehicle for safety as the more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Top student teams awarded funding to move to next phase of Nittany AI Challenge * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Fifteen student teams have been awarded a total of $4,500 in the "Prototype Phase" of the Nittany AI Challenge. Each team proposed an artificial intelligence (AI) solution to help make the world a better place. Presented by the Nittany AI Alliance in the College of Information Sciences more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * U.S. News recognizes Westminster's online master's programs Westminster College has earned national recognition in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, with its online Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs both recognized among online graduate offerings nationwide. The U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings assess  more PR

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Union Pacific and Wabtec Sign $1.2B Deal to Modernize Locomotives * * Largest locomotive modernization agreement in rail industry history * Upgrades to significantly improve operational efficiency and fleet productivity PITTSBURGH, Feb. 4, 2026 -Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) and Wabtec (NYSE: more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * How to incentivize problem solving in groups Penn biologists and collaborators show that collective intelligence doesn't emerge by rewarding the most accurate individuals but by rewarding those who improve the group's prediction as a whole. Key Takeaways * A group's collective success is not always driven by the "smartest person." * Rewarding "the most accurate individuals" can cr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * An innovative AI tool to improve health care delivery in rural India Prithvi Parthasarathy, a fourth-year neuroscience major, designed an AI triage tool to improve hospital efficiency and patient care. * At a rural hospital in the Tamil Nadu region of India last summer, fourth-year Prithvi Parthasarathy led a multidisciplinary, AI-driven project that was more than just a research endeavor: more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Walsh Reacts to Governor's Proposed State Budget * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) issued this statement following Gov. Josh Shapiro's budget address before the General Assembly on Tuesday: "Simply put, this budget proposal is seeking to spend far more that the state has in revenue. It is basic math. He is proposing a spending increase of 5.4%, but the only way he can re more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Wyden, Blumenthal Call on Federal Regulators to Investigate Meta, Google, NVIDIA "Reverse Acqui-hire" Deals * In "de facto" mergers, Big Tech firms license technology, siphon top talent from smaller rivals "If left unchecked, these types of arrangements between Big Tech companies and smaller AI developers...risk[] driving up prices and choking off innovation" Washington, D.C. -  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Watro's Cursive Bill Heads to Governor * HARRISBURG - Legislation that would bring cursive handwriting instruction back to Pennsylvania schools is one step away from becoming law with its approval by the state Senate, according to the bill's sponsor, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill). "Cursive isn't just about handwriting. It's about building connections: to our past, to our learnin more PR

WAYNESBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Waynesburg University issued the following news: * * * Waynesburg U. unveils state-of-the-art Nursing Immersion Room Installation of a new AI- and VR-powered Immersion Room in Waynesburg University's Nursing Clinical Learning Center, the first Nasco Healthcare-designed immersion lab of its kind in the nation, was recently completed, further advancing immersive, competency-based learning opportunities for students in the University's Nursing Program. Locate more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * What Pennsylvania Leaders Are Saying About Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 Proposed Budget that Builds on Three Years of Progress, Cuts Costs, Creates Opportunity, Strengthens Public Safety, and Funds Education Yesterday, Governor Josh Shapiro delivered his 2026-27 proposed budget address - a commonsense plan that builds on three years of historic progress, tackles pressi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Local Stakeholders Praise Bresnahan's Work Delivering Federal Investment to NEPA * WASHINGTON, DC: Community leaders across Northeastern Pennsylvania are applauding U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) for securing federal funding in the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 to support seve more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Whitehouse Highlights Urgent Cyber Threats to U.S. Water Systems Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing, "Identifying and Addressing Cybersecurity Challenges to Pro more PR