STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * Elevated Spring Wildfire Risk as Drought Conditions Expand Across the U.S. Expanding drought conditions across more than 45 percent of the contiguous United States are rapidly increasing the risk of wildfires as spring approaches, according to AccuWeather long-range experts. "There is no true wildfire season in America anymore. If vegetation dri more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 18 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-PA Endorses Tom Jones for State Senate HARRISBURG, PA - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Pennsylvania (AFP-PA) endorsed State Representative Tom Jones (R) in his election bid to represent District 36 in the Pennsylvania State Senate, recognizing his crucial leadership on tax reform and removing burdensome regulations in the health care system.  AFP-PA grassroots acti more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Kicks off teenTALK Events by Discussing Social Media's Impact on Bucks County Students * WARMINSTER - Attorney General Dave Sunday kicked off a series of planned teenTALK events by meeting with Bucks County students this week to discuss the impacts of social media on mental health. Students from numerous Bucks County school districts participated in the open discussi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Ireland Chosen to Design and Lead Sustainable Energy Projects at Arts Center Ireland's Carlow County Council has appointed Aramark Ireland Energy Solutions to lead the design development and project management of the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and the George Bernard Shaw Theatre (VISUAL). Co-funded by the more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Bigger than the music: New Kendrick Lamar course debuts at Temple * Timothy Welbeck, professor in the Department of Africology and African American studies and director of the Center for Anti-Racism, has developed a new course exploring the life and work of Kendrick Lamar. Temple's class on Kendrick Lamar has been a hit among students and returned for second semester, due to popular demand. Photo by more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses in Delaware 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 17, 2026 * * * Private industry employers reported 7,500 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Delaware in 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that this resulted in a total recordable cases (TR more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses in Maryland 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 17, 2026 * * * Private industry employers reported 39,800 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Maryland in 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that this resulted in a total recordable cases (T more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses in New Jersey 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 18, 2026 * * * Private industry employers reported 65,300 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in New Jersey in 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that this resulted in a total recordable case more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses in Pennsylvania 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 18, 2026 * * * Private industry employers reported 117,400 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Pennsylvania in 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that this resulted in a total recordable more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses in the District of Columbia 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 17, 2026 * * * Private industry employers reported 5,400 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in the District of Columbia in 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that this resulted more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer-reported workplace injuries and illnesses in West Virginia 2024 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 18, 2026 * * * Private industry employers reported 12,600 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in West Virginia in 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that this resulted in a total recordabl more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Break Through career conference connects students with their futures * The Careers in Criminal Justice and Law panel was led by Christopher Clinton '10, a lieutenant with the Pennsylvania State Police and adjunct instructor at Susquehanna; Morgan Dubbs '21, an associate attorney at Stover McLaughlin; and Emily LaGreca '21, an associate attorney at Thomas, Thomas & Hafer. Each presenter discussed the more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom names new California Public Utilities Commission President to launch new phase in effort to protect consumers from escalating utility costs What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced energy leadership transitions to build on his agenda, marking the next phase to lower utility bills, ensure wildfire safety spending delivers real value, and hold uti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * Serial Immigration Fraudster Working as a Minnesota Corrections Officer Arrested MINNEAPOLIS -- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' Operation Twin Shield is yielding yet more results with the arrest of a Minnesota correctional officer and AWOL National Guard member masquerading as a U.S. citizen despite having no legal status in the United S more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has announced a change regarding service additions to the procurement list in Kentucky. This action involves services provided by nonprofit agencies that employ individuals who are blind or have other severe disabilities. The change affects the following service: * Customer Contact Center 2 (CCC2): GSA PBS Region 3, Defense Manpower Data Center (CONUS), Fort Knox, Kentucky The committee ap more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Constangy Welcomes Four New Attorneys to Employment Litigation, Cybersecurity, and Advice & Counsel Practices * Constangy is pleased to announce that Casey Crumbley, Kimberly Seiler, and James Yoo have joined the firm, and Brittany De Hoyos has rejoined the firm, further expanding its national Employment Litigation, Cybersecurity Incident Response, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Hosts Senior Town Hall in Carnegie Alongside Social Security and Medicare Expert Max Richtman * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) held a town hall with around 40 constituents at the Chartiers Active Life Center in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. He was joined by Max Richtman, the President and CEO of the National Committee to Protect Social Security and Medicare. The on more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * E&C Democrats: Canceling Health Funding for Blue States Endangers All Americans "Beyond the overtly political and punitive nature of this action, we are deeply concerned that termination of awards in their final years wastes taxpayer dollars and puts the health of Americans at risk." * Energy and Commerce Committee Democratic leader more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 17 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * EES Graduate Students win CST Outstanding TA and RA awards * Two EES graduate students were awarded the 2025 CST Outstanding Teaching Assistant and Research Assistant Awards. James Milward, PhD candidate advised by Dr. Becki Beadling, is the winner of the Outstanding TA Award. Serving as a teaching assistant in the Earth and Environmental Science department has been one of the most unexpectedly rewa more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Flood Hosts Policy Hearing on Back-to-School Affordability * HARRISBURG - Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) hosted a House Republican Policy Committee hearing in her home district recently to examine the rising cost of back-to-school supplies and explore solutions to ease the financial burden on Pennsylvania families. The hearing, titled "Affordability for Families," was held at Crayola's  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Deploys Additional Resources to Support HPAI Response and Protect Pennsylvania Poultry Producers Pennsylvania is mobilizing more personnel, expanding testing capacity, and coordinating closely with the USDA and industry partners to protect Pennsylvania's $7.1 billion poultry industry and mitigate the spread of this highly infectious disease.  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Honors first-year seminar centers service, inclusion and awareness * Honors REACT is the first-year seminar for Honors students, teaching academic skills as well as ways to integrate themselves into Temple and Philadelphia communities. Can volunteering at a soup kitchen, familiarizing yourself with Temple's Career Center and touring the city's murals be considered homework? For students enrolled in the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Newsweek: Inside DNC Chair Ken Martin's Plan To Turn Democratic Momentum Into Power Key Point: "Martin's job is ensuring the right combination of resources and strategy translates into November victories that actually shift power. And he ascended to his current position by promising to invest in the Democratic state parties to rebuild the Democratic Party's organizing infr more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * ICYMI: With Johnson & Johnson, Pennsylvania Surpasses $40 Billion in Private Sector Investment Under Governor Shapiro's Leadership "Johnson & Johnson are choosing to double down on their investments here in our Commonwealth because they know we've got the strategy, the workforce, and the speed they need to succeed." - Governor Josh Shapiro "Pennsylvania is competi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Inside Temple University Fox School of Business' rise as a global leader in the case study method * Fueled by faculty storytelling and global partnerships, Fox has become one of the fastest-rising hubs for case-based business education. Bertrand Guillotin, associate professor of instruction at Temple University's Fox School of Business, leads a class discussion on an Uber case study. Temple University more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Feb. 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Investigating the Link Between Metabolism and Prostate Cancer * Summary * Speakers from the nation's top academic centers shared research looking at how human metabolism impacts disease, including prostate cancer treatment and survival, at the third annual Miami Symposium on Human Metabolism. * This year's event focused more on metabolism and prostate cancer than previous years more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Student Selected for Appalachian College Association Faculty Fellowship Natalie Holt, a student in Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Composition and Applied Linguistics doctoral program, has been selected for a $10,000 faculty fellowship through the Appalachian College Association. Holt, of Pippa Passes, Kentucky, is one of only three pre-doctoral students selected for the award, whic more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Feb. 18 [Category: BizHealth & Beauty] -- Johnson and Johnson posted the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson Expands U.S. Footprint with more than $1 Billion Investment in Next Generation Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Pennsylvania * New Brunswick, N.J. - FEBURARY 18, 2026 - Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) (the "Company"), healthcare's leading, most comprehensive innovation powerhouse, today announced a more than $1 billion investment in a next ge more PR

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Juniata Mock Trial Advances to Opening Round of Nationals, Second Team Still in the Hunt After a standout season of legal arguments, Juniata College's Mock Trial team is once again advancing to the Opening Round of Nationals, with a second team set to compete this weekend for an opportunity to join them on the national stage. "I am so happy for our team members who have been working hard since the season b more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Kornberg School of Dentistry achieves significant National Institutes of Health ranking Kornberg is now ranked No. 24 among 49 U.S. dental institutions that received NIH funding. * For the first time in its history, the Kornberg School of Dentistry has been ranked among U.S. dental institutions that received competitive research funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research ( more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 18 -- McDonald Hopkins, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 17, 2026, by associate Mitchell Capp: * * * Revenue sharing or restrictive employment? The hidden legal risks in college athletes' NIL contracts The House v. NCAA settlement--finalized in June 2025--was celebrated as a watershed moment for college athletes. For the first time, Division I schools could share revenue directly with their players, with an initial cap of approximately $20.5 million pe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Diaz-Balart, Salazar, and Gimenez Mark 30 Years Since Brothers to the Rescue Shootdown, Make the Case for Indicting Raul Castro * Hialeah Gardens, FL - U.S. Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) will be joined by family members of the victims and leaders of the Cuban American exile community to mark the 30 th year  more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 19 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * High School Flag Football Revisions Include Opportunity for Scoring Team to Retain Possession of the Ball if Trailing in Score In its first meeting to address rules changes in the sport, the NFHS Flag Football Rules Committee approved eight changes to the initial set of rules developed last year. All revisions recommended by the NFHS Flag Footb more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * New plastic material could solve energy storage challenge, researchers report * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -In the race to lighter, safer and more efficient electronics -from electric vehicles to transcontinental energy grids -one component literally holds the power: the polymer capacitor. Seen in such applications as medical defibrillators, polymer capacitors are responsible for quick bursts o more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * New study reveals how to keep readers' attention in digital age New research from Temple's Fox School of Business shows that while headlines are important when it comes to grabbing readers' attention, storytelling design is key when it comes to maintaining it. * Since the dawn of newspapers in the 17th century, journalists' and storytellers' top mechanism for capturing a reader's attention has been th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission granted a request from Constellation Energy Generation LLC, Baltimore, Maryland, to withdraw a portion of its license amendment application for the Limerick Generating Station Unit 1 in Pennsylvania. The licensee originally submitted the proposal on Aug. 8, 2025, and provided a supplement on Aug. 15, 2025. The request sought to modify technical specifications for Renewed Facility Operating License No. NPF-39. Specifically, the com more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following statement on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * PA Chamber Applauds Johnson & Johnson's $1B+ Investment into Pennsylvania Today, PA Chamber President and CEO Luke Bernstein joined leaders from Johnson & Johnson in Ambler as the company announced its plans to invest more than $1 billion into a new cell therapy manufacturing facility in the Commonwealth. Afterward, he issued the following statement: " more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Secures Over $1 Billion Investment from Johnson & Johnson to Build New Cancer-Fighting Manufacturing Facility in Montgomery County, Creating More Than 500 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing $41.5 million to support the bio pharma company's continued growth in Montgomery County, which will create more than 500 new jobs and retain more than 5,800 more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Bland Speaks About 100 Years of the Federal Arbitration Act Passed in 1925, the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) was designed to encourage arbitration agreements as an alternative dispute mechanism in commercial disputes between parties of roughly equal bargaining power. The statute has become very controversial, however, as it has been extended to settings such as consumer and employment co more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona English professor to publish new and selected poems volume 'Swoon: New and Selected Poems,' a collection of work by English Professor Erin Muphy, to be released in spring 2026 * Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, has signed a contract for the publication of a volume of new and selected poetry. "Swoon: New and Selected Poems," Murphy's 16th boo more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State undergraduates take research to annual criminal justice conference By Emily Kelsey When Penn State student Adam Eglinger stepped up to present his research on digital privacy law in Chicago last fall, he wasn't just completing a class assignment. He was entering a national conversation on how personal data is protected, or left vulnerable, under conflicting state a more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 (TNSjou) -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * In brief: Creating functional soils to support plants and humans on Mars With future intended human missions to Mars, Corien Bakermans, professor of microbiology at Penn State Altoona, and international collaborators are investigating whether Martian regolith -- the loose mineral deposits that cover the surface of Mars -- could be useful or harmful to humans. Their findings we more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Nearly 100 complete Penn State Berks noncredit certificate programs in 2025 Noncredit programs are designed to provide practical, industry-relevant training that supports career growth, upskilling and lifelong learning * WYOMISSING, Pa. -- In 2025, 93 students successfully completed a variety of noncredit professional and workforce development certificate programs at Penn State Berk more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest invites community to name new robot dog * The future just gained four legs. The PennWest Center for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies has welcomed an exciting new team member: a cutting-edge robot dog designed to support innovation, research and hands-on learning. Now, the center is turning to the campus community for help with one important detail -choosing its name. Agile, intelligen more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Plant-based material offers sustainable method of recovering rare earth element * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Despite rare earth elements' importance in manufacturing cell phones, magnets and a host of other consumer and commercial electronics, the lack of a sustainable, environmentally friendly approach to obtaining these metals has led to a global shortage, according to Amir Sheikhi, associat more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 19 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * New Potomac Edison Substation Delivers More Reliable Power for Berkeley County Customers New facility helps reduce outages and support growth for 2,400 customers * MARTINSBURG, W. Va. - Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has completed a new substation in Berkeley County that is already making electric service more reliable for about 2,400 homes and busines more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Professor contributes to forensics textbook * Forensic science students often begin their studies by mastering terminology, techniques and foundational principles. In a newly released textbook edited by world-renowned forensic scientist Dr. Henry C. Lee, PennWest University criminal justice professor Dr. Raymond Hsieh is helping students take the next step -applying those fundamentals to real-world investigations. more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 18 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Remains from 20-year-old Mississippi County Cold Case Identified Using Advanced DNA Testing * Griffin: 'This is yet another example of my office's Cold Case Unit working seamlessly with local law enforcement to find answers' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the results of advanced DNA testing he funded for a cold case in Missis more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Mackenzie Announces Hearing on Paid Leave Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing titled "Balancing Careers and Care: Examining Innovative Approaches to Paid Leave." What: Subcommittee hearing titled "Balanc more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Summer Lee Presents Over $1 Million Federal Investment to Combat Blight and Revitalize North Braddock * PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 17, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) joined local leaders in North Braddock to present more than $1 million in federal Community Project Funding (CPF) to support blight remediation and neighborhood revitalization efforts across the borough. The f more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORTS: PA Hospitals, Health Clinics To Lose Billions of Dollars And Could Shutter Because of Brian Fitzpatrick * New reports detail how Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick voted to slash an estimated $20 billion in Medicaid funding for Pennsylvania hospitals and health clinics, putting multiple facilities at risk of closure. Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports that the histo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORTS: PA Hospitals, Health Clinics To Lose Billions of Dollars And Could Shutter Because of Rob Bresnahan * New reports detail how Congressman Rob Bresnahan voted to slash an estimated $20 billion in Medicaid funding for Pennsylvania hospitals and health clinics, putting multiple facilities at risk of closure. Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports that the historic cut Bresnahan v more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORTS: PA Hospitals, Health Clinics To Lose Billions of Dollars And Could Shutter Because of Ryan Mackenzie * New reports detail how Congressman Ryan Mackenzie voted to slash an estimated $20 billion in Medicaid funding for Pennsylvania hospitals and health clinics, putting multiple facilities at risk of closure. Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports that the historic cut Mackenzie more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REPORTS: PA Hospitals, Health Clinics To Lose Billions of Dollars And Could Shutter Because of Scott Perry * New reports detail how Congressman Scott Perry voted to slash an estimated $20 billion in Medicaid funding for Pennsylvania hospitals and health clinics, putting multiple facilities at risk of closure. Pennsylvania Capital-Star reports that the historic cut Perry voted for more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Serial Immigration Fraudster Working as a Minnesota Corrections Officer Arrested * MINNEAPOLIS -U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) Operation Twin Shield is yielding yet more results with the arrest of a Minnesota correctional officer and AWOL National Guard member masquerading as a U.S. citizen despite having no legal status in the United States. The serial fraudster was i more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news: * * * Spotlight on Sports: Baseball preview * Penn College is scheduled to open its season on Saturday, hosting Juniata College in a doubleheader that starts at noon at the Lycoming Valley Intermediate School. Last season: 18-18 overall, 11-7 all United East Conference, 11-5 UEC regular season. Coach: Chris Howard, 19th season. Career record: 377-283. Top returning position players  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Student-driven 'Centre County Report' newscast named nation's best in competition * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A weekly newscast produced by Penn State students that streams online and airs across Pennsylvania thanks to partnerships with a variety of TV stations was named the nation's best as part of a national competition. The Broadcast Education Association's Festival of Media Arts recogni more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Students reminded that hazing is illegal, against Penn State policy * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -As students take advantage of new opportunities for involvement and leadership during the spring semester, Penn State is reminding all community members of their obligation to protect the safety and welfare of others by eliminating hazing. Hazing is illegal and prohibited by University Policy AD9 more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute issued the following news: * * * Symposium to Address Cyber Mission Readiness in the Age of Artificial Intelligence As artificial intelligence (AI) transforms the cyber threat landscape and our defensive capabilities, cyber mission readiness (CMR) is changing rapidly. The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is holding a free, in-person symposium for U.S. government agencies, the military, and the more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: Heart and mind -- a profound connection * HERSHEY, Pa. -It's a vicious cycle and a common one. When dealing with a health issue, specifically something serious such as a heart condition, physical well-being isn't the only thing in jeopardy. It's natural to worry about the future, but too much worry can cause a mental strain. Anxiety or depression can set in, and lack more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition * BELLEFONTE, Pa. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) today announced that the 2026 Congressional Art Competition in Pennsylvania's 15th Congressional District is officially accepting entries. High school students in grades eight through 12 from PA-15 are eligible to participate. "The Congressional Art Competition is a grea more PR

BROOKFIELD, Wisconsin, Feb. 19 -- The National Funeral Directors Association issued the following news release: * * * Twenty-two Funeral Professionals Selected for Prestigious NFDA Meet the Mentors Program The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) is proud to announce the 22 funeral professionals selected to participate in the 2026 Meet the Mentors program. This signature leadership experience, made possible through the generous support of the Funeral Service Foundation, will take pla more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Beating the heat: Designing cooling for bodies in motion Dorit Aviv, director of Weitzman's Thermal Architecture Lab, studies how humans, technology, and design intersect, paving the way for the development of novel approaches to cooling people efficiently. * Effective and efficient cooling strategies are increasingly necessary in a warming climate. This is in part because humans more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UPMC Cole to Build Landmark Solar Farm, Advancing Sustainability and Community Investment UPMC Cole is taking a bold step toward a greener future. Beginning in early 2026, the hospital will break ground on a 5.5-megawatt solar farm, the first of its kind within the UPMC system. This project will transform the Coudersport campus and set a new standard for sustainability in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * US Department of Labor cites 2 Pennsylvania employers with serious safety violations following 2025 Clairton Coke Works explosion * PITTSBURGH - The U.S. Department of Labor has cited two Pennsylvania employers after a federal investigation into an August 2025 explosion at a United States Steel Corp. worksite that injured 12 and claimed the lives of two employees. The department's Occupational Safe more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Feb. 18, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology AEC-Q200 Qualified Thick Film Chip Resistors Feature Ultra Compact 0201 Case Size Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of AEC-Q200 qualified thick film chip resistors in the ultra compact 0201 case size. Offering a miniature footprint of just 0.6 mm by 0.3 mm by 0.23 mm, the CRCW0201-AT e3 series devices provide design more PR