SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Adjunct Professor Christina Hitchcock Named New York Times Best-Selling Author * Marywood University is proud to celebrate adjunct professor Christina Hitchcock, who recently earned a spot on the New York Times Best-Seller list, ranking #3 in Young Adult Paperback for her book The Super Easy Teen Cookbook, published in December 2025. The book was inspired by Hitchcock's experience as a parent of a teenag more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, Feds Announce Arrest of Upper-Level Western Pa. Drug Trafficker Found with Firearms * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced charges against an Allegheny County man regarding trafficking cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine in Armstrong and Allegheny counties. Glenn Thomas Jr. more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday: Collaboration Leads to Takedown of Western Pa.-Based Stolen Firearms Criminal Organization that Targeted Gun Shops * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday -along with the Allegheny County Police Department and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives -announced arrests of seven juveniles and an 18-year-old in connection with the thefts and illegal t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Ahead of Hearing, Warren Presses Bessent to Terminate $20 Billion Line of Credit for Argentina's Government Trump Administration opened $20 billion credit line to bail out Argentina's financial markets, and its global investors in order to prop up Trump political ally ahead of an election. * U.S. Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Proposed PA Budget Expands Government at the Expense of Families Chair of the Pennsylvania Chapter of the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) Jondavid (JD) Longo shared his concerns in response to the proposed state budget and its impact on Pennsylvanian taxpayers: "This budget prioritizes government growth over the empowerment of Pennsylvania families," said Longo. "A stronger path forward fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Arnold & Porter Announces Election of 12 New Partners, 5 New Counsel, 1 New Managing Director Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce the election of twelve new partners, five new counsel, and one new managing director. Arnold & Porter Global Co-Chair Michael Daneker said, "We are proud to recognize this year's exceptional class of promotions, whose advancement reflects their dedication to excellence in lega more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Class of 2025 graduates report strong career and education outcomes * PennWest University graduates are beginning their careers and continuing their education across the country and around the world. They are stepping into fields that span technology, healthcare, education, business and public service. The outcomes for the Class of 2025 reflect PennWest's focus on hands-on learning and practical preparation. Each more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Cooper Bill to Support Schools Delaying Start Times Passed by House Panel * HARRISBURG - A bill to assist school districts seeking to delay the school day for high school students was passed unanimously by the House Education Committee on Wednesday, according to the bill's author, Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland). "Studies continue to show teenage students learn more effectively when th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Chairs and Barstools Hazard: The legs of the chairs and barstools can bend or break while the chair is in use, posing a fall hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: February 05, 2026 Units: About 158,486 Consumer Contact: Clark Associates toll-free at 800-285-8172 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Criminal Illegal Alien Who Attempted to Illegally Purchase a Gun Indicted for Assaulting an ICE Officer in Pittsburgh * This criminal illegal alien was released into the U.S. by the Biden Administration WASHINGTON -Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania indicted Darwin Alexander Davila-Perez, a criminal illegal ali more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Delivers $6.8 Million More for Western PA Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) celebrated that funding for eight more of his community projects was signed into law by President Trump. The Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development spending bill that the President signed yesterday included more than $6.8 million in federal funds for key transportatio more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Dr. LoriAnn Pajalich Featured by Pennsylvania Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists * Marywood University is proud to announce that Dr. LoriAnn Pajalich, faculty member in the School of Nursing, was recently featured on the LinkedIn page of the Pennsylvania Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (PACNS) for her impactful work in patient care and nursing education. The feature highlighted Dr. Pajal more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania lawmakers, health advocates rally at Capitol to ban toxic weedkiller paraquat HARRISBURG, Pa. - A bipartisan group of Pennsylvania lawmakers joined farmers and public health advocates at the Capitol this week to call for swift passage of House Bill 1135 and Senate Bill 1158. The legislation would prohibit the use of the highly toxic herbicide paraquat statewide and prote more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Fentanyl is changing how doctors treat opioid use disorder * HERSHEY, Pa. -For years, buprenorphine -one of the primary medications used to treat opioid use disorder -has been a critical bridge to recovery, helping to reduce illicit drug use and overdose deaths. But with the changing landscape of the illicit drug market, particularly the rise of the potent synthetic opioid fentanyl, health more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Secures Over $27.5 Million for Critical Community Initiatives Across PA-1 * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced he has secured more than $27.5 million in federal funding for 11 community-driven projects across Pennsylvania's First Congressional District -bringing critical federal investment directly to local priorities through the Community Pro more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Fox Graduate School names finalists for 2025-26 Three Minute Thesis competition * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Ten graduate students have been named finalists for the 2025-26 J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition. The 10 finalists represent nine disciplines across seven academic colleges: * Sayan Deep De, doctoral student in kinesiology * Yasam more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * From Classroom to Byline: Students Publish Paid Stories in Local Media Outlets as Part of Point Park News Service Class At Point Park University, School of Communication courses combine academic study with real-world experiences, allowing students to begin building their portfolios in their freshman year. Last semester, students enrolled in the Point Park News Service class developed the skills required more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Frozen on the Ice: The Brain Science Behind Perfect Olympic Timing * Olympic skiers, bobsleighers and speed skaters all have to master one critical moment: when to start. As athletes prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympics, that split second is in the spotlight because when everyone is fast, strong and skilled, a moment of hesitation can separate gold from silver. Research from Carnegie Mellon  more PR

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger to expand Pottsville cancer center, strengthen long-term commitment to Schuylkill County * POTTSVILLE, Pa. - Geisinger is strengthening its commitment to offering access to high-quality health care options to the residents of Schuylkill County with a $2.5 million expansion of Geisinger Cancer Center Pottsville. The expanded facility will add new services, support staf more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Grow PA Grant scholarships to benefit Penn College students * Pennsylvania College of Technology students who are Pennsylvania residents and enrolled in any discipline-specific associate and bachelor's degree program at the college in the 2026-27 academic year are eligible for annual Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program assistance coordinated by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assista more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House passes Davidson, Kinkead bill to strengthen Protection from Abuse Orders * Legislation increasing accountability for PFA violations advances to Senate HARRISBURG, Feb. 5 - State Reps. Nate Davidson and Emily Kinkead announced their bill to protect survivors of domestic violence by strengthening enforcement of Protection from Abuse orders passed the House 104-94 with bipartisa more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * ICYMI: 1,700 Michiganders Are Losing Their Jobs Because of Trump's Failed Economic Policies Working Michiganders are bearing the brunt of Donald Trump's disastrous economic agenda. In January alone, eight Michigan companies announced layoffs or closures, which will result in over 1,700 Michiganders losing their jobs. Bottom Line: Under Trump's watch, Michigan's economy is tanking: more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Bresnahan: Hospital Sale "Testament to the Dedication and Collaboration of Local, State, and Community Partners" * SCRANTON, PA: This week, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) penned an opinion editorial (link is external) on the approval and sale of Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital, and Wilkes-Barre General to Tenor Health from their current owner, Commonw more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Justice Department Resolves Lawsuit Against Pennsylvania Borough Alleging Its Zoning Code Violated Religious Land Use Provisions The Justice Department today announced an agreement with the Borough of Kingston, Pennsylvania, to resolve allegations that it violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) by enacting and enforcing a 2023 zoning ordinance that t more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Kutz Named Chair of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) has been appointed chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Fiscal Policy. This leadership role comes after three years of dedicated service on the House Appropriations Committee and follows Tuesday's 2026-27 state budget address. "I'm honored to lead the F more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 6 -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Sues Penn State for Denying Promotion Over DEI Ideology (Williamsport, PA)--The Liberty Justice Center filed a federal lawsuit against Pennsylvania State University Extension School on behalf of Dr. Molly Kelly, an Enology Extension Educator who was twice denied promotion after Penn State officials faulted her for not sufficiently advancing the university's diversity, equity more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and senior counsel George Michael Thompson: * * * Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any "nonresidential" construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations. The main provision  more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood Overwatch Gold Wins First-Ever Esports Title * Marywood University's Overwatch Gold team earned the esports program's first championship in December. The Pacers blanked St. Lawrence University 4-2 to capture the NECC Bo5 Championship. Since the program's inaugural season in Fall 2021, Marywood has claimed multiple second place finishes, including a NECC Nationals runner-up finish in 2023. Howeve more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * Film & Filmmaker Series Breaks the Silence on Asian American Mental Health Featuring raw personal testimonies, expert insights and emotional family reckonings, "Silent War" reveals the human cost of staying silent--and the power of breaking that silence. * As part of its On Screen/In Person film and filmmaker series, the Ware Center for the Arts at Millersville University, located at 42 N. Prince  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA members seek collaboration and resources on artificial intelligence tools for farmers * Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2026 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members amended the organization's policy to encourage USDA and public-sector rese more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 4 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * NASDA members seek improved crop insurance resources for specialty crop growers * Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2026 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members amended the organization's policy to expound on the type and availability of crop insu more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: WSJ Talks to Latino Voters in Allentown Who Have Soured on Ryan Mackenzie And Plan to Vote Him Out * Mackenzie voter: "I'll vote for any Democrat" New reporting from The Wall Street Journal features Latino voters in Allentown who are pissed that Congressman Ryan Mackenzie and D.C. Republicans have done nothing to lower costs. A three time Trump voter tells the WSJ they "wi more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 5 -- The National Waste and Recycling Association issued the following news release: * * * NWRA Celebrates Hall of Fame Class Of 2026 Three Industry Leaders to Be Recognized June 10 at the Inaugural Waste Leadership Summit * The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA) is proud to announce the Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Frank Antonacci and Jerry Antonacci, and Dennis Pantano. These industry leaders will be formally inducted during NWRA's Annual Awards Gala on more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Penn College names Smith VP for college relations * Pennsylvania College of Technology's Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Kyle A. Smith as vice president for college relations. College Relations encompasses the Penn College Foundation, Alumni & Donor Relations, Career Services, Corporate Relations and Grants Management. Smith replaces Loni N. Kline, who left the c more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Lehigh Valley campus well-poised for local, emerging opportunities Historic $3.5B manufacturing investment to bring regional growth and opportunity for Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates with workforce readiness, logistics expertise, engineering education and cybersecurity training By Ryan Abramson According to a report from Axios, Pennsylvania is the only st more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Practical nursing program helps power healthcare in the Lehigh Valley Penn State Lehigh Valley prepares students for in-demand healthcare careers through hands-on training, flexible scheduling and strong regional partnerships By Ryan Abramson Mandi Erney joined the practical nursing program because, she said, of the possibilities that would open to her after completion. more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest president highlights shared governance, collaboration * During campus presentations at California, Clarion and Edinboro, Anderson shared updates on academic initiatives and institutional priorities while sharing enhancements to PennWest's shared governance structure aimed at strengthening communication and participation in university decision-making. "Shared governance is central to how PennWest operates more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers issued the following statement on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * PFT President Steinberg Cheers Governor Shapiro's Historic Support for Public Schools Following is a statement from Philadelphia Federation of Teachers President Arthur G. Steinberg on Governor Josh Shapiro's proposed FY2027 budget: "Governor Shapiro's proposed budget is more than a spending plan; it is a vision for what Pennsylvanians should aspire to achieve.  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Pitt Researchers Identify Key Enzymes That Help Promote Fat Loss While Preserving Muscle A team of scientists has uncovered a critical mechanism that could pave the way for safer and more effective obesity treatments. The findings, published today in Nature Communications, shed light on how leptin, a hormone that regulates appetite and energy balance, works in the brain. P more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 6 -- The University of Maryland-Baltimore County issued the following news: * * * A place to spark scientific curiosity--UMBC hosts 1,200 high schoolers at Science Olympiad invitational By Sarah Hansen, M.S. '15 On a cloudy Saturday in January, UMBC buzzed with the energy of over 1,200 high school students from across the Mid-Atlantic region. For the third consecutive year, UMBC's College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS) hosted its Science Olympiad Invita more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Pugh Legislation Addresses Time Parameters for Passing State Budget * HARRISBURG - To address the recent 135-day state budget impasse, Rep. Brenda Pugh (R-Luzerne) has introduced bipartisan legislation, House Bill 2194, that would require the General Assembly to remain in session if a spending plan is not enacted by July 31 of each year. "Delayed budget agreements have become an annual f more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Py Valley superintendent speaker for Thiel College's second annual Education Summit Thiel College is bringing together students, aspiring educators and experienced professionals for a day of learning and collaboration for future teachers and educators as part of its second annual Education Summit at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 10. The event will offer students opportunities to learn more about the teaching professi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Relieving osteoarthritis pain with low-dose radiation therapy * Before Barbara Coates met radiation oncologist John Plastaras, MD, PhD, it was impossible for her to walk without excruciating pain. Within 24 hours of her first treatment session with him, she was moving better than she had in years and crying tears of joy. The 58-year-old Montgomery County resid more PR

WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- SAE International issued the following news release: * * * SAE International's WCX - World Congress Experience Returns to Detroit, April 14-16, 2026 North America's Largest Technical Mobility Event Brings Key Industry Voices to Share Insight on the Future of Mobility * SAE International,(R) the leader in connecting and educating mobility professionals, is hosting the 2026 WCX(TM)- World Congress Experience, April 14-16, 2026, at Huntington Place in Detroi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Offers Disaster Relief to Pennsylvania Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Rainfall * SBA is committed to supporting disaster survivors in rebuilding their homes and businesses as quickly as possible. If you have applied for a local permit more than 60 days ago, but still haven't received approval, you may qualify for this self-certification opt more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Feb. 4 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall Students Showcase Their Research * Seton Hall University continues to advance student scholarship and experiential learning opportunities by providing undergraduate researchers with special opportunities to present their work externally. These efforts, supported through programming coordinated by the Office of the Provost, are intentionally aligned with key priorities of Seton Hall's Strat more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Sunshine Act 24-hour notice bill approved by House committee * HARRISBURG, Feb. 5 - The state House Local Government Committee has approved legislation sponsored by Chairman Rep. Robert Freeman that would clarify the exceptions to the 24-hour rule for meeting agendas under the Sunshine Act in response to a November decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. "My legislation would s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Leads Effort to Expand Veterans' Access to Lifesaving Breast Cancer Screening * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Rick Larsen (D-WA), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), and Maxine Dexter (D-OR) introduced the Mammography Access for Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation would expand veterans' access to lifesaving breast cancer screenings through the Depart more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * TICKETS ON SALE: Step up to the Soapbox in Philadelphia, Nov. 4-6, 2026 * Free speech has always been America's most revolutionary idea. As our nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, FIRE is proud to host Soapbox 2026, a bold new conference held in Philadelphia, dedicated to the power of expression, the courage of dissent, and the preciousness of o more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Exploring the Declaration through ink and type A typesetting workshop at Penn's Common Press invited participants to reinterpret lines from the Declaration of Independence as part of the Typography of Independence project and Penn's America 250 programming. * As frigid winter temperatures bore down on Philadelphia and Penn's campus, the snug confines of the Common Press in the basement of  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Raindrop-formed 'sandballs' that erode hillsides tenfold Penn geophysicists and colleagues have uncovered Earth-sculpting processes that result from the formation of snowball-like aggregates they call 'sandballs.' Their findings provide fundamental insights into erosion and will broaden scientific understandings of landscape change, soil loss, and agriculture. Key Takeaways * Raind more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * World Trademark Review Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke's Intellectual Property Practice and Nine Attorneys in WTR 1000 Rankings * ATLANTA - Troutman Pepper Locke and nine attorneys have been recognized among the world's leading national and international trademark practitioners in World Trademark Review 's 2026 edition of the WTR 1000. The World's Leading Trademark Profe more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * York College of Pennsylvania and Adhesives Research Announce New Educational Partnership York College of Pennsylvania and Adhesives Research Inc. have entered into a new educational partnership designed to expand access to higher education for Adhesives Research employees and their families while strengthening the region's workforce. The agreement establishes both undergraduate and graduate education  more PR