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A Renaissance Through Writing (10)
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Ursinus College issued the following news:
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A Renaissance Through Writing
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On Feb. 16, 2026, Crysta Duryea '15 officially became a published author.
Her murder mystery thriller, "What Happened to Liz," explores the death of a beloved shop owner in a small, mythical beach town. Written from the perspective of a blogger, the book explores themes of small-town secrets, lies, obsession, and betrayal. In the time since its release, the book has sold more PR
AACR Announces 2026 Scientific Achievement Award Recipients (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release:
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AACR Announces 2026 Scientific Achievement Award Recipients
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SAN DIEGO - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) will honor the following cancer researchers and physician-scientists during the AACR Annual Meeting 2026, to be held April 17-22 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California.
Awardees to be recognized at the more PR
Aiden's Law Passes Unanimously Out of Committee, Says Leadbeter (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news:
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Aiden's Law Passes Unanimously Out of Committee, Says Leadbeter
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Continuing the fight to protect Pennsylvania's most vulnerable citizens, Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) announced his legislation to establish the Purple Alert System in Pennsylvania passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee Thursday.
Similar to Amber Alert for abducted children, Silver Alert for missin more PR
America First Legal Files Federal Lawsuit Against University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and DEI Recruiter for Race, Sex, and Age Discrimination (10)
WASHINGTON, April 10 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Files Federal Lawsuit Against University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and DEI Recruiter for Race, Sex, and Age Discrimination
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America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Wally Zimolong of Zimolong LLC, has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Mark Sappir, a highly qualified seventy-three year-old human resources (HR) executive, alle more PR
American College of Physicians Awards $280,000 in Grants to Address Equity Challenges in Obesity Care (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release:
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American College of Physicians Awards $280,000 in Grants to Address Equity Challenges in Obesity Care
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Grantees selected to help reduce educational and training gaps in obesity care
PHILADELPHIA, April 10, 2026 - Today, the American College of Physicians (ACP) announced that it has awarded $280,000 in grants to support regional programs advancing equitabl more PR
Apr. 27: Felony Murder Law in PA After Commonwealth V. Lee - Discussion (10)
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- The Abolitionist Law Center issued the following statement on April 10, 2026:
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Apr. 27: Felony Murder Law in PA After Commonwealth v. Lee - Discussion
We welcome defense attorneys, defendant advocates, and legal workers to join Abolitionist Law Center and friends for a discussion on the implications of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's ruling on March 26, 2026, that mandatory death by incarceration sentences for felony murder are unconstitutional.
We more PR
Arcadia University: Dr. Tahtamoni Investigates the Value of Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices (10)
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- Arcadia University issued the following news:
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Dr. Tahtamoni Investigates the Value of Environmental, Social, and Governance Practices
By Tim Pierce
According to new research led by Assistant Professor of Finance Dr. Tawfiq Tahtamoni, Fortune 500 companies with strong environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies are viewed more positively by investors, even if the company faces criticism for high executive compensation and high company debt. T more PR
Arcadia University: Sabrina Barrile '26 Builds Confidence and Community in Cybersecurity (10)
GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- Arcadia University issued the following news:
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Sabrina Barrile '26 Builds Confidence and Community in Cybersecurity
By Natalie Tursi '27
For Computer Science major Sabrina Barrile '26, personally building confidence in a male-dominated field led her to create space for other women in cybersecurity at Arcadia.
"I've spent a lot of time battling imposter syndrome," Barrile explained. "Compared to who I was four years ago, I'm a completely different per more PR
Attorney General Alan Wilson leads support of President Trump's deployment of National Guard to D.C. (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 10 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson leads support of President Trump's deployment of National Guard to D.C.
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson co-led a coalition of 23 states in a friend-of-the-court brief supporting President Trump's constitutional deployment of the National Guard to Washington, D.C.
In the years preceding President Trump's current term, crime surged more PR
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE OVER BUSINESS PRACTICES DURING COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES SETTLEMENT WITH NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE OVER BUSINESS PRACTICES DURING COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a multistate settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas Ltd. (NCL), following an investigation of NCL's cancellation procedures and sales practices, which the attorneys general al more PR
Attorney General Tong Announces Settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line Over COVID Cancellation Practices (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Announces Settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line Over COVID Cancellation Practices
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Attorney General William Tong today joined the attorneys general of Illinois, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Nevada, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin in announcing a settlement with Norwegian Cruise Line, specifically NCL Bahamas, Ltd., followin more PR
Auditor General DeFoor Announces County Children & Youth Agency Audits Released in First Quarter of 2026 (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release:
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Auditor General DeFoor Announces County Children & Youth Agency Audits Released in First Quarter of 2026
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Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released compliance audits of 10 county Children and Youth Services (CYS) agencies performed during the first quarter of 2026.
"Our audits ensure that counties are properly using state funds to protect at-risk children," Aud more PR
Beyond algorithms: Engineering judgment in the age of AI (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Beyond algorithms: Engineering judgment in the age of AI
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In his Technology, Ethics, & the Legal Landscape course, Justin "Gus" Hurwitz turns a question about self-driving cars turns into a debate about the value of human life. Should a company disable a feature if it might cause harm, even if that harm is statistically rare? How do you weigh what's reasonable against what's right ? Whate more PR
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region March 2026 (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - April 10, 2026
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Area prices were up 0.9 percent over the past month, up 3.6 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Northeast Region advanced 0.9 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10 more PR
BLS Mid-Atlantic Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria March 2026 (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - April 10, 2026
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Area prices were up 1.0 percent over the past two months, up 3.0 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area advanced 1.0 percent for the two months ending in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau more PR
BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City March 2026 (10)
NEW YORK, April 11 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - April 10, 2026
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Area prices up 0.8 percent over the month, 4.0 percent over the year
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area rose 0.8 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Ph more PR
Bowie State University Announces Michael Eric Dyson as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker (10)
BOWIE, Maryland, April 11 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release:
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Bowie State University Announces Michael Eric Dyson as Spring 2026 Commencement Speaker
Bowie State University is proud to announce that renowned scholar, author and activist Michael Eric Dyson, Ph.D. will deliver the keynote address for its Spring 2026 Commencement. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, May 22, at Bowie State's Bulldog Stadium.
Dr. Dyson is one of the nation's most influentia more PR
Boyle Statement on March 2026 CPI Inflation Data (10)
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on April 10, 2026:
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Boyle Statement on March 2026 CPI Inflation Data
Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for March 2026 was 3.3 percent:
"D more PR
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation Awards $4.5M to Top Young Scientists (10)
NEW YORK, April 11 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation awards $4.5M to top young scientists
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named 13 new Damon Runyon Fellows, exceptional postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators. The prestigious, four-year Fellowship encourages the nation's most promi more PR
DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy Awards $5.9M to Universities to Advance Nuclear Energy Research (10)
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy issued the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy Awards $5.9M to Universities to Advance Nuclear Energy Research
Awardees include some of the country's most elite research teams whose work will help the United States remain a global leader in nuclear energy innovation.
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The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Nuclear Energy today announced the competitive select more PR
Explore nature and wellness at the Arboretum's 'Wild Wellness' festival (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Explore nature and wellness at the Arboretum's 'Wild Wellness' festival
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The community is invited to explore the benefits of movement, art and wellness in the natural surroundings of the Arboretum at Penn State during the annual Wild Wellness Festival and Market on Sunday, April 26.
The community event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. and include a combination of more PR
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. (10)
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release:
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Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.
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The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced its approval of the application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp., of Alexandria, Virginia, to merge with LINKBANCORP, Inc., and thereby indirectly acquire LINKBANK, both of Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
The Board also gave its approval for Burke & Herbert more PR
Governor Spanberger Joins Bipartisan Group of Governors Continuing to Push PJM to Protect Ratepayers and Lower Energy Costs for Virginians (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Joins Bipartisan Group of Governors Continuing to Push PJM to Protect Ratepayers and Lower Energy Costs for Virginians
Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined a bipartisan coalition of governors in calling on PJM Interconnection -the operator of the nation's largest electric grid -to prioritize energy affordability and reliability while ensuring that data cent more PR
Harvard University Professor Terry to Deliver Myers Lecture at University of Scranton (10)
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- Harvard University associate professor Brandon Terry will present the Sondra and Morey Myers Distinguished Visiting Fellowship in the Humanities and Civic Engagement Lecture at the University of Scranton. The presentation is scheduled for April 23, 2026, at the Pearn Auditorium in Brennan Hall.
Terry serves as the John L. Loeb associate professor of the social sciences and co-directs the Institute on Policing, Incarceration and Public Safety at the Hutchins Center for Af more PR
Institute for Justice: Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Warrantless Trespassing by Alabama Game Wardens (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 11 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on April 10, 2026:
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Court Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Warrantless Trespassing by Alabama Game Wardens; Property Owners Will Appeal
FLORENCE, Ala.--On Thursday, the Circuit Court of Lauderdale County granted the state of Alabama's motion to dismiss a constitutional lawsuit challenging a statute that permits game wardens to search private property without a warrant or consent. Killen residents Da more PR
IT alumni, students connect during virtual event (10)
WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology posted the following news:
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IT alumni, students connect during virtual event
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Four Penn College information technology alumni served as panelists for a recent virtual networking event hosted by Alumni Relations and Rick R. Crossen, instructor of information technology, to connect students with professionals in their field.
The panelists were:
* Matt Bamonte '15 (information technology sciences: gaming & more PR
Justice Department Conducts Court-Authorized Disruption of DNS Hijacking Network Controlled by a Russian Military Intelligence Unit (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release:
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Justice Department Conducts Court-Authorized Disruption of DNS Hijacking Network Controlled by a Russian Military Intelligence Unit
United States Attorney David Metcalf, the Department of Justice, and the FBI today announced a court-authorized technical operation to neutralize the U.S. portion of a network of small office/home office (SOHO) r more PR
Justice IG: Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Grants Awarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Health (10)
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-036) on March 24, 2026 entitled "Audit of the Office of Justice Programs Bureau of Justice Assistance Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Grants Awarded to the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania":
Here is the executive summary:
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Objectives
The Office of Justice Programs (OJP) Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) awarded the Pennsylvania Departme more PR
Michael J. Frantz Jr. Discusses Subsurface Risk Allocation in Properties Magazine (10)
CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 11 -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Michael J. Frantz Jr. Discusses Subsurface Risk Allocation in Properties Magazine
Frantz Ward Partner Michael J. Frantz Jr. shares how landscape and hardscape failures can lead to subsurface disputes and unintended liability and explains how commercial development owners can address these risks before they escalate in the March edition of Properties Magazine.
His "Legal Perspectives" article, "Who Owns the more PR
National Nurses United RNs will rally Monday, April 13 in Washington, D.C. to demand that Congress abolish ICE (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, April 10 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United RNs will rally Monday, April 13 in Washington, D.C. to demand that Congress abolish ICE
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Rally part of lobby event pushing lawmakers to fund care, not war abroad or at home
National Nurses United (NNU) nurses will rally in Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 13 to demand that Congress abolish ICE by immediately voting to cut off funding for Immigratio more PR
OHSU research reveals how pancreatic cancer blocks immunotherapy (10)
PORTLAND, Oregon, April 10 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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OHSU research reveals how pancreatic cancer blocks immunotherapy
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Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have uncovered a key reason why immunotherapy has largely failed in pancreatic cancer -and identified a promising strategy to overcome that resistance.
The study, published in the journal Immunity, shows that pancreatic tumors actively reshape their immune environment by co-op more PR
Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business: Purpose-Driven Leadership - MBA Students Earning National Recognition (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, April 11 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news:
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Purpose-Driven Leadership: MBA students earning national recognition
A pair of Oklahoma State University MBA students were selected for the highly competitive Mortimer J. Adler Fellowship, a national leadership program recognizing emerging business leaders from top institutions across the country.
Chosen as part of a cohort of just 45 fellows for 2026, Olumide Ale and Oladot more PR
PA Department of Education Investments in Migrant Education Help 7,000 Students Each Year Chart Their Own Course to Success (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on April 10, 2026:
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PA Department of Education Investments in Migrant Education Help 7,000 Students Each Year Chart Their Own Course to Success
Over the past three years, the Shapiro Administration has provided $3 million to help migratory learners across the Commonwealth access critical services like specialized after-school tutoring, summer programs, and in-home support.
During the more PR
Pa. Community & Economic Development Dept.: Shapiro Administration to Turn Brownfield Site in Bucks County Into Shovel-Ready Residential Development (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on April 10, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration to Turn Brownfield Site in Bucks County into Shovel-Ready Residential Development
The Bucks County Redevelopment Authority will use the $125,625 grant for soil remediation, removal of an abandoned underground storage tank, and groundwater sampling.
The Sellersville Borough site will be reused for residential redevelo more PR
Pa. Health Dept.: Shapiro Administration Opens Application Period for $5 Million in Research Funding to Combat Neurodegenerative Disease (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on April 9, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Opens Application Period for $5 Million in Research Funding to Combat Neurodegenerative Disease
"We applaud Pennsylvania's leadership in dedicating this funding to neurodegenerative disease research." -- Zach Hardy, The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
The first-ever investment will advance scientific discovery while addressing more PR
Pa. Insurance Dept.: Shapiro Administration Approves Workers' Compensation Filings That Help Cut Costs for Employers While Protecting Injured Workers (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued the following news on April 10, 2026, with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry:
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Shapiro Administration Approves Workers' Compensation Filings That Help Cut Costs for Employers While Protecting Injured Workers
The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announced that PID approved a decrease of 1.22% in "loss costs" for workers' compen more PR
Penn fourth-year awarded Davis Projects for Peace grant (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Penn fourth-year awarded Davis Projects for Peace grant
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A University of Pennsylvania fourth-year in the College of Arts & Sciences has been chosen for a Kathryn Wasserman Davis Projects for Peace grant to help refugees in Jordan find protection from the heat and sun.
Hemza Tarawneh, of Milwaukee, is majoring in biology with a minor in chemistry. A first-generation American, his interes more PR
Penn State Dickinson Law holds fourth annual Pathway Day in Washington, D.C. (10)
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Penn State Dickinson Law holds fourth annual Pathway Day in Washington, D.C.
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Alumni planning committee guides Pathway Day agenda
From mapping out the day's agenda to funding part of the trip, Penn State Dickinson Law alumni play a huge role in Pathway Day. The planning committee includes Ross, the Alumni Society Board president, as well as Brian Clark '85, Denise Fos more PR
Penn State signs MOU with Indian AI Research Organization (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Penn State signs MOU with Indian AI Research Organization
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State, through the College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Indian AI Research Organization (IAIRO) to expand global collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership will support joint research, faculty and student excha more PR
Pennsylvania DEP secretary to deliver keynote at Climate Solutions Symposium (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Pennsylvania DEP secretary to deliver keynote at Climate Solutions Symposium
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Jessica Shirley will deliver the keynote address May 20 at the 2026 Penn State Climate Solutions Symposium, where she will outline priorities for building a more resilient Pennsylvania.
"We are eager to continue to coll more PR
PennTAP advances statewide decarbonization with $5M for small manufacturers (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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PennTAP advances statewide decarbonization with $5M for small manufacturers
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -In partnership with the Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) at Penn State, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded nearly $5 million in grants to 14 manufacturing projects across nine Pennsylvania counties that focus on reducing industrial emis more PR
Polsinelli Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, April 11 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Attorneys Named to Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards
Polsinelli is pleased to announce that six of its attorneys have been selected to serve on Law360's 2026 Editorial Advisory Boards, recognizing their leadership and insight across key practice areas.
Law360's Editorial Advisory Boards are composed of leading practitioners from across the legal industry who provide feedback on covera more PR
Rep. Summer Lee Convenes Western Pennsylvania Head Start Roundtable, Highlights Push to Expand Early Childhood Education Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Summer Lee Convenes Western Pennsylvania Head Start Roundtable, Highlights Push to Expand Early Childhood Education Nationwide
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PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 10, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) visited the Allegheny Intermediate Unit at The Waterfront in Homestead for a tour of a local Head Start classroom and a roundtable discussion with educators, parents, providers, and early more PR
Rowe Introduces Legislation to Lower PIT, Create Economic Opportunity for PA Families (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news:
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Rowe Introduces Legislation to Lower PIT, Create Economic Opportunity for PA Families
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Legislation to put more money in the pockets of working Pennsylvanians has been introduced in the House, according to Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), who is the bill's prime sponsor. House Bill 2370 would lower Pennsylvania's Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate from 3.07% to 2.99% for more PR
Sens. Coons, Risch, Colleagues Issue Statement on 10th Anniversary of Ekpar Asat Detention (10)
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, with Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, Rick Scott, R-Florida, Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, Todd Young, R-Indiana, Jim Banks, R-Indiana, and Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese government's more PR
Sens. Risch, Coons, Colleagues Statement on 10th Anniversary of Ekpar Asat's Detention (10)
WASHINGTON, April 10 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement on April 9, 2026, with Sen. Chris Coons, D-Delaware, co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, and Sens. John Curtis, R-Utah, Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, Rick Scott, R-Florida, Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, Todd Young, R-Indiana, Jim Banks, R-Indiana, and Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, on the 10th anniversary of the Chinese government's arbit more PR
Shapiro Administration Highlights How Stream Restoration Helps Pennsylvania Anglers (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on April 10, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Highlights How Stream Restoration Helps Pennsylvania Anglers
A Lancaster County cleanup project delivered safe drinking water through HSCA, as Governor Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal calls for funding to keep projects moving forward
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Intercourse, PA - Today, Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Jessica S more PR
Social Security Coverage of State & Local Government Employees Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46961) on April 8, 2026, entitled "Social Security Coverage of State and Local Government Employees" by social policy analyst Zhe Li.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Social Security is the single largest federal program in terms of the number of beneficiaries as well as budget. It pays cash benefits to over 70 million beneficiaries each month, and total benefit payments are more than $136 more PR
Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Richmond Waterfront Industrial Park (10)
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36710) on a petition by Richmond Waterfront Industrial Park LLC:
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Digest:/1 The Board denies a petition for declaratory order seeking a determination that track on certain property owned by Richmond Waterfront Industrial Park, LLC, has never been subject to the Board's jurisdiction. Instead, the Board finds that the track has been used as excepted track s more PR
There is no lasting peace without environmental justice (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news:
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There is no lasting peace without environmental justice
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The produce of the earth is a gift from our gracious Creator to the inhabitants, and to impoverish the earth now to support outward greatness appears to be an injury to the succeeding age.
-John Woolman, 1772
The American Friends Service Committee is committed to climate justice, sustainability, more PR
Twenty-seven Educators Selected for STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news:
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Twenty-seven educators selected for STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps
The Penn State College of Education's Center for Science and the Schools (CSATS) has announced the 27 members selected for the STEM Pioneers Teacher Corps, a program made possible by a $5 million grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) National STEM Teacher Corps Regional Alliance Pilot Prog more PR
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: Ten Indian Nationals Indicted for Visa Fraud Conspiracy (10)
WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release:
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Ten Indian Nationals Indicted for Visa Fraud Conspiracy
Defendants allegedly participated in staged armed robberies so that "victims" could apply for immigration benefits
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided pivotal assistance to a visa fraud investigation that resulted in federal grand jury indictments of 10 Indian nationals. Th more PR
U.S. Education Secretary Lends Support to School Choice in PA (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news:
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U.S. Education Secretary Lends Support to School Choice in PA
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HARRISBURG - Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) partnered with U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon today to renew calls for Pennsylvania's governor to opt in to a new, federal tax credit designed to expand opportunities for K-12 students.
White supports Pennsylvania's participation in a new program under which tax file more PR
VA IG: Inspection of Select Vet Centers in North Atlantic District 1 Zone 3 (10)
WASHINGTON, April 10 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00372-96) on March 31, 2026 entitled "Inspection of Select Vet Centers in North Atlantic District 1 Zone 3."
Here is the summary:
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The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) Vet Center Inspection Program provides a focused evaluation of aspects of the quality of care delivered at vet centers. This inspection report evaluated three randomly selected vet centers throughout North Atlan more PR
Villanova University's Chef Jimmy Harris Takes Bronze in National Association of College & University Food Services 2026 Culinary Challenge (10)
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
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Villanova University's Chef Jimmy Harris Takes Bronze in National Association of College & University Food Services 2026 Culinary Challenge
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VILLANOVA, Pa. (April 9, 2026) -On March 10, 2026, Chef Jimmy Harris, chef manager at Villanova University, left the familiar kitchen of Dougherty dining hall and stepped into a different cooking landscape-the National Association of College & University more PR
Villanova University's Faith Yost '27 CLAS Named 2026 Goldwater Scholar (10)
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Villanova University issued the following news release:
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Villanova University's Faith Yost '27 CLAS Named 2026 Goldwater Scholar
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VILLANOVA, Pa. (April 10, 2026)- Faith Yost '27 CLAS, a Biology major in Villanova University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has been named a 2026 Goldwater Scholar by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation. Yost was selected from a competitive, nationwide pool of students for this more PR
What's driving the delivery robot boom and human responses to these non-human assistants (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 10 -- Temple University posted the following news:
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What's driving the delivery robot boom and human responses to these non-human assistants
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From convenience to conflict, delivery robots are drawing mixed reactions in urban spaces.
Photo by Andrew Collette
In Center City, robots are delivering dinner-and debate. Uber Eats began rolling out food delivery bots last month, accelerating a trend that's been picking up speed for years in urban environme more PR
WVWC Department of Communication Students, Faculty Present At ECA (10)
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, April 10 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news:
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WVWC Department of Communication Students, Faculty Present At ECA
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BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -Bringing a strong showing from the West Virignia Wesleyan College Department of Communication, students and faculty showcased their research at this week's Eastern Communication Association's 117th Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Faith Yoho '26, of New Martinsville, West Virginia, took t more PR
Xfinity Launches the Largest Marketplace for Premium Streaming Bundles Featuring Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV, The Disney+, Hulu Bundle and HBO Max (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:
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Xfinity Launches the Largest Marketplace for Premium Streaming Bundles Featuring Peacock, Netflix, Apple TV, The Disney+, Hulu Bundle and HBO Max
* Customers Can Bundle and Save Up to 45 Percent on the Biggest Names in Streaming with New Xfinity StreamSaver Combinations
* Xfinity StreamStore Upgrades Deliver Unmatched Flexibility, Letting Customers Upgrade A more PR
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