DELAWARE, Ohio, April 16 -- Ohio Wesleyan University issued the following news release: * * * 2025-2026 Golden Bishop Awards * DELAWARE, Ohio - Ohio Wesleyan University is honoring students with Golden Bishop Awards in recognition of their outstanding achievements in leadership, community service, and campus involvement during the current academic year. The Golden Bishops were presented April 13, with WCSA President Raazia Aamir and Vice President Taylor Thompson serving as the event hosts more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 W.Y. Boyd Literary Novel Award Winner- Robert Inman for the book "Villages" * Villages by Robert Inman is the winner of the 2026 W.Y. Boyd Literary Novel Award "for excellence in military fiction." The book was published by Livingston Press, an imprint of The University of West Alabama in 2025. The W.Y. Boyd Literary Novel Award honors the best American milita more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 3D-printed brain sensors may unlock personalized neural monitoring * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Soft electrodes designed to perfectly match a person's brain surface may help advance neural interfaces for neurodegenerative disease monitoring and treatment, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers. Neural interfaces are powered by tiny sensors capable of tracking biophysical signa more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A new hub for AI-driven RNA research * Researchers from across the University of Pennsylvania and beyond gathered in early April to celebrate the opening of the U.S. National Science Foundation Artificial Intelligence-driven RNA BioFoundry (NSF AIRFoundry), an $18-million effort to leverage AI to improve, accelerate, and scale the design, manufacture, and delivery of RNA. First announced more PR

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, April 14 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * AccuWeather is About to Revolutionize Local Weather Broadcasting with the Launch of the All-New ImmersiCast(TM) Augmented Reality System Be the First Station in Your Market to Deliver Immersive, Interactive, and Unrivaled Forecasts and Displays that Catapult Local Weather Presentations Into the AI Era * AccuWeather(R) -- the world's most trust more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Organized Retail Crime Section Charges 3 Motorcycle Club Members with Thefts, Robbery at Harley Davidson Lots in 5 Counties * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced charges against three members of a Maryland-based motorcycle club regarding five thefts of motorcycles from Harley Davidson dealerships in five eastern Pennsylvania counties. Jermaine Holla more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chairman Harris, Ranking Member Bishop, and members of this Subcommittee, I appreciate the opportunity to be back before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture: the challenges we inherited, what we've accomplished s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Energy] -- The American Energy Alliance posted the following news release: * * * American Energy Alliance Leads Coalition Letter in Support of American Energy Security and Competitiveness Today, a coalition of 24 organizations, led by the American Energy Alliance, sent a letter to President Donald Trump and members of the United States Congress, urging a disciplined, evidence-based approach to rail regulation to ensure American energy security and economic comp more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army surgeon general's visit underscores critical role of medical maintenance * TRACY, California -Emphasizing the life-or-death importance of medical logistics, the Army's top doctor visited a critical maintenance hub operated by the U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command. Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the Army surgeon general and commander, Army Medical Comman more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following written testimony by Adam R. Telle, assistant secretary of Army for Civil Works from an April 16, 2026, hearing on fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur and distinguished members of the committee, thank you for the opportunity to be here today to discuss the President's Budget request for the Army Civil Works program.  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Secures Settlement with MV Realty over Misleading Homeowner Benefit Program; Company to Terminate All Pennsylvania Mortgages * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced a settlement resolving ongoing litigation against Florida-based MV Realty PBC, LLC (doing business as MV Realty of Pennsylvania, LLC) and Amanda Zachman. Under the agreement, M more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Presses Secretary Kennedy on Cancer Research Funding Cuts, Highlights Constituent's Fight for a Cure * WASHINGTON, DC - At a Ways and Means Committee hearing with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) raised concerns about federal cuts to cancer research while highlighting the story of his constituent, Latanya Morrison. D more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Burgos applauds PECO for withdrawing proposed rate hikes * HARRISBURG, April 16 - In the wake of PECO's decision to retract proposed rate hikes, state Rep. Danilo Burgos thanked Gov. Josh Shapiro, fellow legislators, and Pennsylvanians for speaking up and out. Shapiro announced today that PECO will withdraw its recently proposed rate increase that would have added over $34 per mon more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon University, AI Strike Team Bring Top AI Startups to Pittsburgh for High-Stakes Draft Competition * Carnegie Mellon University (opens in new window) 's Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship (opens in new window) and the AI Strike Team today unveiled the finalists for the Forge to Field AI Pitch Competition (opens in new window), a Draft Week event dedicated to identifying the biggest more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Class of 2026 President's Engagement and Innovation Prize winners announced * University of Pennsylvania President J. Larry Jameson today announced the recipients of the 2026 President's Engagement and Innovation Prizes. Awarded annually, the Prizes empower Penn undergraduate students to design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world. Si more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Recognizes Educational Leaders Across Campus * Each spring, the Carnegie Mellon University community gathers for its Celebration of Education Awards (opens in new window), which honor outstanding contributions in the areas of teaching, mentorship, service and educational innovation. This year's ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 15. The 2026 Celebration of Education Award recipients are more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Comcast Business Unveils Innovation Lab, Collaborating with Global Technology Leaders to Scale Next-Gen Enterprise Solutions Inaugural programs with Dell Technologies, Digital Realty, and Expedient will fast-track enterprise technology innovation at scale * Comcast Business, one of the fastest growing enterprise technology providers, today announced the launch of the Comcast more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Connecting Sectors for More Intelligent Sensing * The University of Pittsburgh Infrastructure Sensing Collaboration (UPISC) is excited to host its 2026 Workshop on June 2 - 3, at the Energy Innovation Center in Pittsburgh. Convened in collaboration with the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) and supported by Pitt's INfrastructure Sensing for Intelligent  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. William H. 'Butch' Graham Jr., chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army of Corps Engineers, from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * *. Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and Members of the Subcommittee, I am honored to testify before your committee today, along with the Honorabl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on April 16, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Multi-Point Swing Frames Hazard: The swing frames can crack or break during use, posing a fall hazard, which can result in injury. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: April 16, 2026 Units: About 1,300 Consumer Contact: Fun and Function toll-free at 800-231-6329 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday ET, email at recall@funand more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Highlights Childcare Crisis Following Aliquippa Head Start Visit * ALIQUIPPA, PA - This week, Congressman Chris Deluzio visited a Head Start classroom at Aliquippa Elementary School to read with students and meet with teachers and other leaders. Head Start is a federal program that provides no-cost childcare and early learning for young children up to age 5 whose families live below t more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Divya Patel '26 and Aran Hamilton-Grenham '27 win Bryant-Moore Moot Court Competition * CARLISLE, Pa.-The Penn State Dickinson Law Moot Court team has had an exciting and successful year. Divya Patel '26 and Aran Hamilton-Grenham '27 recently won the Bryant-Moore Moot Court Competition hosted by Howard University School of Law. Coached by Devon Spiva '27, Patel and Ham more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Denounces Trump Loyalist Nominated To The U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Eighth Circuit During Nominations Hearing Justin Smith, a nominee being considered today to a lifetime position, is a personal attorney to the President, an election denier, and has extensive right-wing political affiliations and ties to dark money entities  WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D- more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Presses Trump Loyalist Nominated To A Lifetime Judicial Position On The Outcome Of The 2020 Election * April 15, 2026 Durbin questioned Justin Smith, nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, about his involvement with right-wing organizations and ability to be impartial if confirmed WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Dr. Ala Stanford for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Dr. Ala Stanford for Pennsylvania's 3rd Congressional District. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "Dr. Ala Stanford is a physician and health care advocate who has deliver more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Evans Leads Sweeping, Bipartisan Federal Permitting Overhaul * WASHINGTON - Today, Reps. Gabe Evans (R-CO), Scott Peters (D-CA), Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Adam Gray (D-CA), Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) formally introduced the Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act, a bipartisan bill to fix our fede more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Recognize Pennsylvania Farmers on National Mushroom Day Today, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) led his Pennsylvania colleagues U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA), and U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Dan Meuser (R-PA-09), in introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 1st as National Mushroom Day. In 1885, a fl more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Introduces Iran War Powers Resolution * Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick introduced a War Powers Resolution for Operation Epic Fury that will ensure compliance with the War Powers Act of 1973. Read the full resolution here. "The War Powers Act of 1973 is the law of the land. This consistent standard must be applied to all past, current, and future administrations when  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Former Ag Sciences dean creates student experience funds * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Since he was 11 years old, Bruce McPheron knew he was going to become an entomologist one day. It wasn't simply a dream but a lifelong plan put in motion while he was a 4-H youth in Ohio exploring the county fairgrounds and its exhibits. Through his years of higher education and graduate work at Ohio State more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * From Joyce to Alaska: A Russian Scholar's Expanding Inquiry * Bryn Mawr College Russian scholar Jose Vergara tried to read James Joyce's tour de force Ulysses in high school and gave up. Luckily for his field, he had another go in college and made it through, eventually focusing his doctoral dissertation at the University of Wisconsin on the influence of Joyce on Russian writers. "I've read it several ti more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has reached a proposed consent agreement with Vanilla Chip LLC dba TruHeight, Las Vegas, Nevada. The agreement addresses allegations that the company marketed dietary supplements to children and teenagers using deceptive health claims and fake reviews. According to the administrative complaint, the respondents claimed their products were clinically proven to increase height and growth. Federal investigators alleged these claims lacked more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 17 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Carr Fights Spread of Deadly Tranquilizer Drug Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging Congress to pass the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act. Xylazine, often referred to as "tranq," is a non-opioid veterinary tranquilizer used for large animals, but it is also the top ingredient found in fentanyl powder, including fenta more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Celebrates Inaugural Call of the Norwegian Jewel, Marking Official Return of Cruise Service to the Port of Philadelphia Norwegian Cruise Line will offer 41 annual sailings out of the Port's new terminal, marking a significant new investment in tourism and the Port's continued success, the Greater Philadelphia Region, and the entire Commonwealth.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Governors Call for Energy Permitting Reform * Govs. Stitt, Shapiro, Meyer, Morrisey, Sherrill Join Forces in Philadelphia Philadelphia - A bipartisan group of governors gathered in Philadelphia today to highlight state progress on energy innovation and to reiterate calls for federal action to streamline approvals for energy infrastructure. The ev more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan and Colleagues Recognize Pennsylvania Farmers on National Mushroom Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Pennsylvania Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman, and U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-06) and Dan Meuser (R-PA-09), are introducing a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing June 1st as National Mushroom Day. In 1885, a florist in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Human Services Committee examines impacts of H.R. 1 on SNAP * HARRISBURG, April 13 - State Rep. Dan Williams, D-Chester, held an informational hearing today to discuss the impacts of federal legislation, H.R. 1, on Pennsylvania's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Williams, who is chair of the House Human Services Committee, called the meeting to discuss the changes SNAP  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSxrep) -- Research conducted by Lebanon Valley College in partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission indicates that a high percentage of Pennsylvania hunters face cardiovascular health risks. The ongoing project, Health Risk Assessment in the Hunting Population, aims to identify physical deficits and provide safety recommendations for those navigating strenuous outdoor terrain in the U.S. Assistant professor of physical therapy Charles Salvo led the study alongsid more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys gen more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 130 organizations express alarm over proposed changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices charter * Itasca, IL- On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a significantly revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter. Today, more than 130 organizations issued the following st more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * More Than 80 K&L Gates Lawyers Across Asia-Pacific Recognised in 2027 Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch Editions Best Lawyers(R), a peer-review publication in the legal profession, has named more than 80 K&L Gates lawyers across the Asia-Pacific region in the 2027 editions of its guides, covering Australia, Japan, and Singapore. In addition, nearly 20 of the firm's lawyers were named as Best Lawyer more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing Pharmacy Benefit Managers Affect Affordability of Prescription Drugs, Hurting Patients and Taxpayers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general filed a comment letter in support of a proposed U.S. Depart more PR

LA JOLLA, California, April 16 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Neurobiologists Hack Brain Circuits Tied to Placebo Pain Relief * Key Takeaways * Researchers have mapped the brain circuitry and neurochemistry underlying placebo pain relief. * Surprisingly, they found that placebo effects extend to multiple forms of pain, including injuries that occur after placebo training. * The research was the first to link findings between placeb more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The National Small Business Association issued the following news release: * * * NSBA Petitions Supreme Court on Corporate Transparency Act, CTA Fighting against the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) for more than a decade, NSBA is taking its challenge of this unconstitutional law to the Supreme Court in a new petition filed this week. * On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, NSBA filed with the Supreme Court of the U.S. a Petition for Writ of Certiorari in our ongoing lawsui more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Oregon: Governor Signs Legislation Into Law Permitting Patients To Consume Cannabis in Residential Healthcare Facilities * Salem, OR: Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek has signed legislation ( HB 4142 ) into law permitting qualified patients to consume certain medical cannabis products in eligible residential healthcare facilities. The law, which tak more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Saves 1.7 Million Pennsylvania Consumers $510 Million on Their Utility Bills After Demanding PECO Withdraw its Proposed Rate Increase PECO has withdrawn its proposed rate case, saving Pennsylvanians $510 million -reducing future utility bills by up to $34 per month for PECO customers. Governor Shapiro demanded PECO withdraw its recent rate case, more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn Medicine student awarded a 2026 Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans * University of Pennsylvania medical student Bayan Galal has received a Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowship for New Americans, a merit-based program that provides graduate school funding for immigrants and children of immigrants to the United States. Galal is a second-year student pursuing an M.D. at the Perel more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Board of Trustees to meet May 7-8 at University Park * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Board of Trustees will hold its next public meetings May 7-8 at the University Park campus. Committees will meet beginning at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, May 7, in The Penn Stater Hotel and Conference Center. The public meeting of the full board will begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 8, at the s more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State launching assessment focused on mission-based growth, improvement * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State will embark on a focused, institution-wide assessment to identify opportunities to deliver even greater value to students and the commonwealth and invest in high-growth, high-impact areas that will further position the University as a leader among research institutions. Repre more PR

DUNMORE, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Pennsylvania State University's Scranton campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Scranton nursing student earns first place at research symposium Braedon Joyce, a fourth-year student, was the only undergraduate presenter at the Translating Research into Innovations in Practice Symposium By Morgan Sewack Braedon Joyce, a fourth-year bachelor of science in nursing student in the Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing at Penn State Scranton, earned more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * How AI is changing sports: Data analysts discussed game-changing tech Sports analytics experts shared how AI provides insights for coaches, scouts, players and fans By Allison S. Duncan Penn State Great Valley celebrated the beginning of the spring sports season with an educational and networking event, "AI in Action: Transforming the Sports Industry" on March 24. The event more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Harrisburg faculty member builds bridges through gender studies Mary Zaborskis helped launch the Gender, Sexuality and Women's Studies Hub on campus, and her book was shortlisted for the Modern Language Association Prize for a First Book * Mary Zaborskis, associate professor of American studies and gender studies in the Penn State Harrisburg School of Humanities, is buildin more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: * * * Pioneer in pharmaceutical research to deliver Lycoming College commencement address Dr. Lynn Kramer '72, an executive leader, clinical neurologist, and pioneer in pharmaceutical research, will deliver a commencement address at Lycoming College's 178th commencement ceremony in a celebration of the Class of 2026, on Saturday, May 9, at 2 p.m., on the historic Fultz Quadrangle. Kramer will be awarded an hon more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 15 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Potomac River Named 'Most Endangered' in America * Major Chesapeake Bay Tributary Needs State and Federal Support to Stop Sewage and Runoff Pollution Red flags are flying for the Potomac River, which American Rivers this week named number one on its Most Endangered Rivers List of 2026. The Potomac River is the second largest tributary feeding into the Chesapeake Bay and touches parts of  more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Professor Catherine Conybeare's Book Makes Pope Leo XIV's Reading List * On a recent flight to Algeria, the Associated Press ' Nicole Winfield spoke with Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the Order of Saint Augustine, about Professor Catherine Conybeare's book, Augustine the African, on the theologian and philosopher whose teachings are central to the Order's tradition. Conybeare, a professor of Greek,  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Prompt coaching tool raises user awareness of bias in generative AI systems * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A coaching tool built into artificial intelligence (AI)-powered systems may raise user awareness of bias in AI algorithms and help individuals better prompt generative AI tools to produce more inclusive content, according to researchers at Penn State and Oregon State University. The resea more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith Celebrates Multiple Honorees in Corporate Counsel's 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards * CHICAGO - Global law firm Reed Smith announced that the firm has two winners and one finalist in Corporate Counsel's 2026 Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) Awards. Carolyn Rosenberg has been named a winner in the Lifetime Achievement category, Sarah Cumm more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * Rep. Bresnahan advances his gun lobby donors' agenda in PA as NRA convenes in TX * SCRANTON, Pa. -As the NRA Annual Meeting kicks off Houston this week, Rep. Rob Bresnahan has made it clear in his first term that he takes his marching orders from the gun lobby. During his time in the state legislature and now in the House of Representa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Adams, Underwood and Sen. Booker Introduce Black Maternal Health Week Resolution * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congresswomen Alma Adams, Ph.D. (D-NC-12) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), along with U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), introduced the bicameral resolution recognizing April 11 through April 17 as Black Maternal Health Week. This resolution serves to bring national attention to  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, April 16 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Technical Institute To Launch New Educational Partnership With Pennsylvania School District * The RV Technical Institute's Director of Industry Relations, Justin Rickett, recently traveled to Littleton, CO, to meet with Littleton Public Schools, an existing educational partner, and the California Area School District (CASD), a prospective partner from Coal Center, PA. S more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 45 Attorneys General in sending a comment letter that supports a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon, Davids Introduce Bill to Stop Social Security Cuts for Seniors, People with Disabilities * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) today introduced new legislation to change an outdated Supplemental Security Income (SSI) rule that can reduce benefits for seniors and people with disabilities simply because they receive basic help lik more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news: * * * SEI CERT Division Leadership Lends Emerging Technology Insights to Cyber-Risk Oversight Handbook * In the face of rapid technology changes, managing cyber risk is central to managing business risk. Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) have already expanded the cyber threat landscape, and quantum computing represents a potential paradigm shift for many tra more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Seeks Data on States Seizing Americans' Unclaimed Assets U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA), raising concerns and seeking data regarding rece more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Durbin Denounces Trump Loyalist Nominated To The U.S. Court Of Appeals For The Eighth Circuit During Nominations Hearing Justin Smith, a nominee being considered today to a lifetime position, is a personal attorney to the President, an election denier, and has extensive right-wing political affiliations and ties to dark money  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on April 15, 2026: * * * Durbin Presses Trump Loyalist Nominated To A Lifetime Judicial Position On The Outcome Of The 2020 Election Durbin questioned Justin Smith, nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, about his involvement with right-wing organizations and ability to be impartial if confirmed * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following statement on April 15, 2026: * * * Mackenzie Holds Hearing on Understanding AI's Economic Impact on Workers and Employers Today, Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the sixth hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, issued the following opening statement on April 16, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Military Department Personnel Chiefs: Personnel Posture": * * * Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Guardians, are engaged in missions around the globe. Whether they are conducting combat operations or delivering humanitarian assistance, they are ready and able to respon more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple submits application to the Philadelphia Historical Commission for its plans for Burk Mansion Pending Historical Commission approval, Temple plans to restore the building as a new community engagement center that will host a range of programs and services for the North Philadelphia community. * As part of its efforts to advance its strategic plan, Forward with Purpose, Temple University is impl more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 16 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple undergraduates showcase student-led research at annual symposium Hosted by the College of Science and Technology, the 2026 Research and Leadership Symposium highlighted undergraduate student research and discovery at Temple. * From deep-sea discoveries to public health solutions to cancer cell investigations, the 2026 Research and Leadership Symposium celebrated the diversity of undergraduate  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Two K&L Gates Partners Again Named to India Business Law Journal's International A-List 2026 K&L Gates is pleased to announce that Singapore Office Managing Partner Raja Bose and Singapore Corporate partner Meraj Noor have once again been named to India Business Law Journal's (IBLJ) International A-List. This marks the eighth consecutive year both partners have received this recognition. IBL more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Forest Service Announces $248 Million in Secure Rural Schools Payments for 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the U.S. Forest Service announced it will be issuing $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025. These payments contribute to the support of public schools, the maintenance of local roads, the enhancement of wildfire preparedness, and the provision of other esse more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House passes Rep. Kelly's resolution touting success of Working Families Tax Cuts * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H. Res. 1156, a resolution introduced by U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, expressing the support for tax policies that support working families. "In Western Pennsylvania, when people say they wo more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 at more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Capito Participates in Hearing on 2026 FIFA World Cup Preparations * To watch Senator Capito's questions, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, participated in a hearing to review 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations. HIGHLIGHTS: ROLE OF CJIS AT FIFA WORLD CUP  more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Ruby Stewart is navigating her dream path in outdoor leadership The environmental studies major has led trips near and far through the VCU Outdoor Adventure Program. By Sian Wilkerson Growing up, Ruby Stewart spent much of her time outside. As an avid athlete, and with encouragement from her Australian-born dad, she filled her days with softball, cycling and exploring the world a more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 16 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Virginia Farmers to Get Resiliency Boost Through Federal Grant * Virginia farmers will get a boost on implementing sustainable practices, like innovative virtual fence collars for livestock, that help their bottom line and support the health of farmland while improving rivers and streams, thanks to a recent grant to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. The grant is aimed at promoting regenerat more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey joins bipartisan coalition in support of federal rule to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan co more PR

WASHINGTON, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- Washington and Jefferson College issued the following news: * * * Dr. Julia Bernier: Encouraging student voices through archival research Written by Wyatt Barnhart Dr. Julia Bernier's work has left her with a strong commitment to keeping history alive and accurate while also advocating for the voices of the people, especially those of historians of color and her students. Bernier is an associate professor of History at Washington & Jefferson College.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Bicameral Bill to Fight Senior Hunger, Expand SNAP Benefits for Older Americans * Nearly 38% of Vermont households participating in SNAP have an elderly person 9.6% of older Vermonters live below the poverty line WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, cosponsored the Senior Hunger Prevention Act, bicameral legislation led by more PR

MEDIA, Pennsylvania, April 17 -- The Pennsylvania State University Brandywine Campus issued the following news: * * * Yoga may enhance traditional recovery programs, Brandywine researchers find The team includes fourth-year psychology student Kendall Taylor, who recently presented the findings at a regional conference By Christina Billie Yoga may help support individuals recovering from substance use disorders, according to researchers at Penn State Brandywine. The team includes Kendall Tay more PR