MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * Accreditations, Leadership in Literacy Gain MU Recognition "The legacy of literacy at Millersville is why I came here. All of those who came before have made it easy to pick up the torch and carry it on." Dr. Aileen Hower. By Mary Dolheimer It's one thing to know you are doing good work. It's another to have someone else recognize it. Dr. Lara Willox, dean of the College of Education and Human Services, knew the College's strategic investment in  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Joins Litigation to Stop Nexstar-TEGNA Merger that Would Limit Pennsylvanians' Broadcast TV Options * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a coalition of attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to unwind and remedy the anticompetitive effects of Nexstar's recent acquisition of TEGNA. Nexstar and TEGNA are two major media companies and their merger could cut consumer options by creating the largest broadcast s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford, Ricketts Lead Reintroduction of the FAIR Labels Act * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) reintroduced the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation on Labels (FAIR Labels) Act of 2026. This bipartisan and bicameral bill marks a significant step towards greater transparency in food labeling. This legislation will ensure consumers have accurate information about plant-based and cell-cultivated (lab-grown) protein products when making p more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Wideman Pools (Festus, Missouri) -- Investment in $50,000 in new equipm more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Arcadia University issued the following news: * * * Arcadia University and Acts Retirement-Life Communities Announce Workforce Development Partnership By Emily Horowitz As part of its dynamic Workforce Development initiative, Arcadia University is proud to announce a partnership with Acts Retirement-Life Communities ("Acts"), of Fort Washington, Pa. This partnership will provide all Acts team members and others with full access to the entire Arcadia catalogue of workforce certificates. There will be a partic more PR

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, April 30 [Category: Materials Management] -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release: * * * ASTM International Forms Artificial Intelligence Committee for Manufacturing * ASTM International's board of directors recently approved the creation of a new technical committee on artificial intelligence (AI) in manufacturing system more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Welcomes New States and Files Amended Complaint in Nexstar/Tegna Challenge, Lawsuit Now Bipartisan * Five additional states -Indiana, Kansas, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Vermont -join AG Bonta's lawsuit SACRAMENTO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today as part of a now bipartisan coalition of 13 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegn more PR

DENVER, Colorado, April 30 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser urges CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets * April 30, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisdiction over sports-related "event contracts" belongs to the states. "The protection of consumers from irresponsible operators who provide the opportunity to pla more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect * Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing in more PR

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield, Expanding Bipartisan Coalition of State AGs Challenge Nexstar-Tegna Merger * Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a now bipartisan coalition of 12 other attorneys general today filed an amended complaint against Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nexstar) and Tegna Inc. (Tegna) in the ongoing challenge of the broadcast giants' merger. Last month, a state coalition filed a lawsuit challenging the merger of Nexstar an more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- American University Washington College of Law hosted the National SJD Roundtable 2026 to foster academic exchange and community building among doctoral candidates from across the U.S. and abroad. The event featured 36 presenters and more than 50 participants representing prominent law schools. Twelve panels allowed emerging scholars to present research and engage in discussions to strengthen professional connections. Participants addressed various legal topics including constitutionalism, electoral reform, global govern more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Bare root, big impact: Penn State Extension helps communities plant trees * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -More than 1,300 large trees were planted across Pennsylvania this spring through a program helping communities overcome the cost and complexity of expanding local tree canopy. Supported by Penn State Extension and the nonprofit TreePennsylvania, the effort helps municipalities plant dozens of trees at a time with volunteer support and reduc more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Berger Montague Secures Key Appellate Victory in Aurora Cannabis Securities Class Action * TORONTO, CANADA - Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, announced a significant appellate win in a high-profile securities class action involving Aurora Cannabis Inc. (TSX: ACB), as the Alberta Court of Appeal dismissed the company's attempt to strike the plaintiffs' claims. The decision allows the proposed more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, May 1 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Student takes top honors in Art of Science contest First Friday show planned for contest's 10th anniversary By Katie Liu Cancer cells that resemble stained glass windows. Tiny fruit flies wrestling the nectar from the corpse of a bee. Canyons, bathed in sunset, that look like whorls of cotton candy. For the past 10 years, Binghamton University's annual Art of Science competition has honored the striking visuals -- not just results -- that our scientists more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Class of 2027 sparks traditional spirit on Hey Day * Crisp spring weather and partly cloudy skies met a spirited crowd of Penn third-years sporting bamboo canes, red T-shirts, and mock skimmer hats on Thursday, April 30, as the Class of 2027 marked the University's 110th Hey Day. The annual tradition, which started in 1916, threads Penn students together in celebration across time and place. Hundreds of third-year students assembled for a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Applauds Elimination of Carveout for Pesticide Manufacturers * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, helped to pass an amendment to the Farm Bill today that eliminated a handout for manufacturers of pesticides, including glyphosate. The passage of the amendment to remove this handout follows Congressman Mackenzie's continued advocacy to House leadership i more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Cook Votes 'Yes' on Bill to Split Public, Private School Playoffs * HARRISBURG - Rep. Bud Cook (R Greene/Washington) today voted "yes" on a bill that would allow the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to create separate playoffs and championships for boundary and non-boundary schools. Cook said he voted in favor of House Bill 41 because he feels it promotes fairness in competition. "My vote reflects my belief t more PR

ITHACA, New York, April 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Cornell men's tennis looks to cause a racket at NCAAs * Coming off its third straight appearance in the NCAA Men's Tennis Tournament, Cornell faced considerable uncertainty entering the 2025-26 season, losing four of six starters. Turns out the transition wasn't as difficult as many expected. The Big Red, featuring just two seniors and a core of young talent, won the Ivy League title on April 25, edging rival Columbia, 4-3 - the third league title in program more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, McCormick, Smith Introduce Legislation to Protect the Tourism Industry from Threats of Terrorism * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) introduced legislation to extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for another seven years. Major sports leagues, hotels, and convention centers rely on the Terrorism Risk Insurance program for protection agains more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Cassidy and Risch to Introduce Legislation Protecting American Workers from Harmful Biden Heat Standards * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-Louisiana) introduced the Heat Workforce Standards Act to protect American workers from dangerous Biden-era heat standards that threaten jobs and create new safety risks. The bill comes on the heels of a letter sent by Crapo and 15 Rep more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Cynthia Amoaba '26 Hopes to Create a Path to Market for Ghanaian Women * Like thousands of women in Ghana, Cynthia Amoaba's cousins were part of a shea butter economy shaped by hard work and slim margins. Far from the country's urban centers, they rely on middlemen to get the product to larger markets, receiving only a fraction of the value of the time they spent working by hand to clean, dry, husk, roast, and grind shea nuts into the butter used in co more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Dechert, a law firm, issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Dechert Secures Dismissal of Class Action Lawsuit Against Lebanon's Central Bank in the United States On April 29, 2026, Dechert secured a significant victory for Banque du Liban (BdL), Lebanon's central bank, in the class-action lawsuit captioned Najjar v. Salameh et al., 1:24-cv-05043 (D.N.J. 2024), accusing BdL, five Lebanese commercial banks, and several accounting firms of engaging in a RICO conspiracy to defraud Lebanese-America more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Delivering for PA Families: Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $12 Million into Maternal and Infant Health Initiatives Over Past Three Years New maternal health strategic action plan provides a roadmap to improve maternal health outcomes across Pennsylvania. The Governor's 2026-27 proposed budget doubles down on investment, allocating an additional $7.5 million to support enhanced initiatives and infrastructure t more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Statement on House FISA Reauthorization Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. -After the vote in the United States House of Representatives to reauthorize the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 (FISA), Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following statement. "Our Constitution and the Fourth Amendment are not polite suggestions. "They demand that our government respect our liberty and right to be free from government surve more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Applauds Gov. Shapiro's Call to Rein In Excessive Utility Profits * Washington D.C. - This week Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro sent a letter to utility leaders across the Commonwealth laying out three requirements for future rate case proposals, including a demand that utilities justify their return on equity through competitive, transparent market-based processes. The American Economic Lib more PR

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Environmental partner and visionary philanthropist honored * Each year, the Philadelphia Business Journal spotlights impactful charitable collaborations through its Partners in Philanthropy Awards. The program expanded last year with the introduction of a Faces of Philanthropy category, honoring individuals who help drive these efforts forward. In 2026, the publication recognized 26 partnerships and 10 individuals across Greater Philadelphia, including  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 1 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from Ferrosource: * * * Ferrosource Builds New State-of-the-Art Metal Processing Facility on Big River Steel Campus in Osceola, Arkansas Facility begins operations August 2026, will eliminate inbound freight costs for U.S. manufacturers * OSCEOLA, Ark. (April 30, 2026) - Ferrosource is nearing completion of its state-of-the-art steel processing facility located directly on U. S. Steel's Big River Steel Works (BRSW) campus in Osceola, Arka more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Effort to Honor Jewish American Heritage and Confront Antisemitism * Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), alongside U.S. Reps. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), introduced a resolution to recognize Jewish American Heritage Month (JAHM) in the House of Representatives and condemn rising antisemitism. Observed each May, Jewish Ameri more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Flick a Definitive 'Yes' on Bill to Create Separate Playoffs for Public and Private Schools * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Flick (R-Lycoming/Union) today voted in favor of a bill that would create a fairer playoff system in high school sports. House Bill 41 would allow the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to create separate playoffs and championships for boundary and non-boundary schools. "I was eager to vote in f more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 30 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * From Neighborhood Captain America to Campus Leader * Helping others is his calling This post was written by Ayanna Roberts, B.A. '24, M.A. in Integrated Design student. Back on Pennsylvania Avenue, everyone knew who to call when something wasn't right. His name is Tourian Aldridge, but the neighborhood called him "Captain America." It wasn't about jokes; it was about actions. He stood up for people, spoke out when others stayed quiet, and made  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Goldman, Hill Introduce Legislation to Protect Public Servants From Violence, Doxxing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Dan Goldman (NY-10) and Rep. French Hill (AR-02) introduced the Providing Resources and Oversight to Ensure Confidentiality of Those who serve (PROTECT) Act to strengthen data security and to prevent targeted threats against public officials. The bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to develop and disseminate best pr more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Boyle Leads Debate on House Floor, Slams Republican Budget that Does Nothing to Lower Costs Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, opened the debate on the House floor, sharply criticizing the Republican budget resolution. A fact sheet on the Republican budget resolution is available here (https://democrats-budget.house.gov/res more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on April 29, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on House Passage of the Republican Budget Resolution Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after House Republicans passed their FY26 budget resolution, clearing the way for Republicans to begin drafting a reconciliation bill: "This Republican bill does nothing to protect health care, help more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on April 29, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on March 2026 PCE 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 Economic Analysis reported an annual personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index of 3.5 percent for March 2026: "Donald Trump promised to lower costs on day one, but toda more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Farm Bill, Bresnahan-Led Local Farmers Feeding Our Community Act * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, this year's Farm Bill, by a bipartisan vote of 224-200. The package included Rep. Bresnahan's bipartisan legislation, the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act, which will help build stronger connecti more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, April 30 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Research and Innovation: April 2026 * High Point University (r) pre-dental students Jordan Havert and Tyler Janick recently co-presented their original research and received the Undergraduate Poster Award at Fungal Genetics 2026, a major international research conference in Pacific Grove, California. Both students are sophomores. HIGH POINT, N.C., April 30, 2026 - High Point University (r) students, faculty and staff frequently condu more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Announces More Than $267 Million in RISE PA Grants to Reduce Air Pollution, Cut Energy Costs, Create Jobs, and Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Pennsylvania "Pennsylvania is showing that you do not have to choose between a strong manufacturing economy and clean air." - Stephen Herzenberg, Economist at the Keystone Research Center Thirty-one Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pe more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * ICYMI: In Conversation with Kylie Kelce, Governor and First Lady Shapiro Discuss Effective Governing, Women's Health Care, and Supporting Parents Throughout their interview, the Shapiros spoke about how state government gets stuff done for everyday Pennsylvanians, including mothers and families. * Earlier this month, Governor Josh Shapiro and First Lady Lori Shapiro joined Kylie Kelce for an episode of her YouTub more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release: * * * IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 10 States Ahead of May Primary Elections * Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Indiana, Ohio, Nebraska, West Virginia, Louisiana, Alabama, Kentucky, Georgia, Oregon, and Pennsylvania for their support of local franchise businesses WASHINGTON - The International Franchise Association (IFA) today endorsed bipartisan candidates  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * In Letter to DHS Secretary Mullin, Fetterman Reiterates Opposition on Proposed Pennsylvania ICE Warehouses Following his original letter to former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) today sent a letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin reiterating his opposition to the proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centers in Pennsylvania. "While  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Pipeline Construction Will Follow Natural Gas Demand Growth * Key Takeaways 1 The United States is adding pipelines and capacity to meet the growing demand for natural gas from LNG, electric generation, and manufacturing. 2 Throughout the United States, new pipeline projects are getting underway, leading to the biggest construction surge in 20 years, with costs estimated at $50 billion. 3 In addition to pipelines for LNG pr more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree Program Approved by Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Indiana University of Pennsylvania's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree program has been approved by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Chris Fiorentino. Approval of the degree program by the Chancellor is part of the process for a university in the Pennsylvania State System to add an academic pro more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * IUP Justice Research Fellowship Students Present Research to Indiana County Officials Indiana University of Pennsylvania's 2025-26 Justice Research Fellows presented their original research to Indiana County officials at the Indiana County Courthouse on April 29. The student presenters and their research projects were Lauren Connor, who presented "Examining Satisfaction Rates with Victim Services Programs Across Age Groups;" Reia Sanchez, who more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues Homeland Security for Records on Armed Security Breach at Trump Virginia Golf Club * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for records related to an August 31, 2025, incident in which a club member allegedly carried a loaded semi-automatic handgun past Secret Service screening checkpoints at Trump  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly backs foster care, pro-family bills during Ways & Means markup * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of a series of six bipartisan bills modernizing the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood. The markup follows a roundtable featuring First Lady Melania Trump earlier this month, during which she advocated for these pro-family policies as part of her Fostering the Future more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly votes for Farm Bill, backs Pennsylvania agriculture and farm families * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the "The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026," also known as the Farm Bill. The legislation is a comprehensive package of legislation that supports America's farmers, ranchers, agriculture producers, and more. The legislation now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. The Farm  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly votes to fund Department of Homeland Security * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed by voice vote a measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) -including funding for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the U.S. Secret Service, and other agencies -after the majority of congressional Democrats previously voted to keep DHS shut down fo more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Leader of Criminal Organization Jailed for Using Fake Checks and Cash to Buy Designer Dogs in Lucrative Resale Scheme * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Delaware County man has pleaded guilty for his role as the leader of a corrupt organization that purchased designer dogs -with fraudulent checks and cash -and resold them for profits in central and southeast Pennsylvania. Issa Jalloh, 26, of Darby,  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Location cue on social media posts affects user response to others' experiences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The old maxim "location, location, location" may be as important in the social media landscape as it is in real estate. When a social media post about a user's personal experiences, feelings or beliefs includes geographic information, that location cue may affect how much readers like and empathize with the poster, according to a stud more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Madeline Pelna Wins 2nd Place in National Wheel-Throwing Competition * Sophomore art education major Madeline (Maddie) Pelna placed second in the kiln company, Skutt's, National Student Throwing Competition at the National Council on the Education for Ceramic Arts (NCECA) conference in Detroit, Michigan. This competition challenged both undergraduate and graduate students to create the most inventive vessel on the potter's wheel using only fiv more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Mauro named interim dean of the Penn State College of Earth and Mineral Sciences * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -John Mauro, department head and professor of materials science and engineering at Penn State, has been named interim John Leone Dean in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, effective July 1. Mauro succeeds Lee Kump, who is stepping down after nearly nine years as dean to resume his role as professor of geosciences. "John ex more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Mexican National Charged With Illegal Reentry HARRISBURG-The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Jorge Humberto Olais Solano, age 40, a citizen of Mexico, was indicted April 29, 2026, by a federal grand jury on the charge of illegally reentering the United States after having previously been removed three times. According to Uni more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, April 30 -- Millikin University posted the following news: * * * Millikin host premiere event for documentary exploring life and legacy of founder James Millikin * DECATUR, Ill. - Millikin University hosted a special premiere event on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, for a new documentary chronicling the life and legacy of its founder, James Millikin, offering attendees a deeper look at the vision and values that continue to shape the institution today. Held in conjunction with the University's 125th anniversary celebration,  more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Moravian University issued the following news release: * * * Global Moravian Leader Roberta Hoey to Deliver 2026 Commencement Address Today, Moravian University announced that Roberta Hoey, president of the Unity Board of the Worldwide Moravian Unity, will serve as the featured speaker for the university's 2026 Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9, in Bethlehem. During the exercises, the university will confer upon Hoey the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws in recognition of her trailblazing leadership a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Energy] -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release: * * * Nicole Luciano Named Associate Director of API Pennsylvania * HARRISBURG, PA -April 28, 2026 -Today, the American Petroleum Institute (API) appointed Nicole Luciano of Harrisburg as Associate Director of API Pennsylvania. Luciano brings over 10 years of public policy, advocacy, legislative and regulatory analysis, coalition building and utility industry experience and will support API's mission to promote safety and influence more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * PA-01's Second Place Competition Kicks Off! The competition to lose to Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick officially kicked off last night as Lucia Simonelli and corrupt Bob Harvie, the subject of an FBI investigation, squared off in Bucks County. Both Simonelli and corrupt Harvie presented their radical agendas to Democrat primary voters as the candidates compete to see who can sprint the farthest left. Whoever wins the May primary will be a more PR

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Over 800 New Generation Projects Seek To Connect Under PJM's Reformed Process First-ready, first-served Cycle ends backlog and offers a faster, more predictable path for resources to join the grid * PJM Interconnection today announced that 811 new generation projects, capable of generating 220 gigawatts of electricity, have applied t more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * PA Lifesharing, LCC Agrees To Pay $1.2M To Settle False Claims Act Allegations HARRISBURG, PA - The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that PA Lifesharing, LLC (PAL) has agreed to pay $1,211,095.53 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting false claims for payment to Medicaid by allowing unqualified Di more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Attorney General Sunday Highlight Legislation to Increase Penalties for Gun Store Thefts at Site of Langhorne Burglary LANGHORNE - Sen. Frank Farry (R 6) today joined Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, Rep. Joe Hogan (R-142) and Middletown Township law enforcement officials at LugerMan Gun Shop to highlight legislation aimed at strengthening penalties for gun store burglaries. The event was he more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Data analytics, engineering research wins Great Valley student competition Winning research posters explored job posting data, data science automation and urban energy harvesting By Allison S. Duncan Penn State Great Valley hosted its annual student research poster competition this semester, offering opportunities for students to summarize their work, practice their presentation skills and answer questions from faculty and gue more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Lehigh Valley finance student presented at national research conference By Mary Kate Maguire For second-year finance major, Anthony Abdel Ahad, having his research accepted by the National Conference for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) was a "big deal". The annual undergraduate conference attracts students from across the country and includes a selective proposal review process. "It was one thing to do research at my hom more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * 2024-26 Teaching and Learning with Technology Faculty Fellows recap projects Five Penn State instructors from three campuses worked in teams with Penn State's Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) over the past two years as part of the 2024-26 TLT Faculty Fellows program. Their goal was to enrich the student engagement experience through technology, addressing themes such as generative AI, student connection and bel more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 30 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Supreme Court's Stormwater Decision Is a Gut-Punch to Clean Water Efforts * The Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision announced today that a charge to manage stormwater that was applied to a state university is a tax, as opposed to a fee, is a major setback in reducing polluted runoff and flooding while working for cleaner rivers and streams. The Supreme Court affirmed a decision by the Commonwealth Court in 2023 that the Bor more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Seniors develop potential business solution * Two PennWest University graduating seniors are preparing to launch careers in cybersecurity while continuing work on a project that already has earned them a published research credit and the potential foundation for a future business venture. Computer information systems majors Ethan Taylor and Carlos Monge recently contributed to the published study "Doing More with Less: Employing AI for Automation and Business P more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Pitt's Swanson School of Engineering Hosts Its 15th Transportation Forum * The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering convened approximately 170 leaders from across the transportation sector for the 2026 Transportation Forum: "Advancing Research Innovation in Transportation." Held on March 19 at the O'Hara Student Center Ballroom, the forum was organized by the Swanson School's Impactful Resilie more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Point Park University issued the following Q&A on April 27, 2026, involving Britney Brinkman, director of clinical training and professor of psychology: * * * Faculty Q&A: Britney Brinkman, Ph.D., Combines Community-Based Psychology and Advocacy in the Classroom When studying psychology at Point Park University, students are sure to learn a wealth of information from Britney Brinkman, Ph.D., professor of psychology and director of clinical training. With an impressive resume of clinical work and communit more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Policies intended to protect trade secrets may limit late-career wages * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Labor market policies intended to protect trade secrets and spur research and development may instead limit late-career wages and encourage firms to replace human labor with machines and other automation equipment, according to a study in the journal Labour Economics by researchers at Penn State, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and Color more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smucker Joins President Trump for Signing of Executive Order on Expanding Access to Retirement Benefits * WASHINGTON - On Thursday, Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) joined President Donald J. Trump for the signing of an executive order to expand access to retirement benefits for Americans. The order will direct the Treasury Department to launch a website where workers without employer retirement plans can find and enroll in private IRA opti more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts, Fetterman Introduce FAIR Labels Act to Protect Beef, Require Transparent Labeling for Plant-Based Protein Products * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation (FAIR) on Labels Act. The bipartisan legislation is co-led by Senator John Fetterman (D-PA). The bill requires cell-cultivated protein and plant-based alternative protein products to bear an accurate lab more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Halt Removal of Afghan Allies to DRC U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 29 of his colleagues in writing to Secretary of State Marco Rubio raising alarm over the Trump Administration's reported plans to transfer Afghan interpreters and allies currently located in Qatar to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These Afghan refugees were evacuated from Afghanistan more PR

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 30, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act Today, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) reintroduced the Supporting Urban and Innovative Farming Act to improve federal support for urban farmers. This bill would strengthen the quality and delivery of technical assistance for urban and innovative producers, allow partnerships with community experts, and expand farmers' a more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Over $1 Million in Environmental Education Projects - Supporting Summer Camps, Field Research, and Classroom-to-Creek Learning Across Pennsylvania The 46 projects will expand environmental education and stewardship opportunities for Pennsylvanians of all ages - with more than 75 percent of projects in underserved environmental justice communities These investments will s more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Supports Budget Resolution * WASHINGTON -Rep. Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, voted in support of S. Con. Res. 33 - FY26 Budget Resolution, which passed the House by a vote of 215-211, 1. Rep. Smucker made the following statement after voting in support of the measure: "This resolution fulfills Congress's number one duty-to ensure the safety and security of all Americans. For over 70 days, Democrats r more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple and AtlantiCare formalize agreement to establish new medical school campus The AtlantiCare Campus will welcome its first students in August 2029, and will serve as one of four principal locations for Temple's Lewis Katz School of Medicine. * Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine and AtlantiCare have formalized an agreement to establish a new regional campus in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Once open, the location will serve as one of more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, April 30 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * The hidden structure behind a widely used class of materials * Materials called relaxor ferroelectrics have been used for decades in technologies like ultrasounds, microphones, and sonar systems. Their unique properties come from their atomic structure, but that structure has stubbornly eluded direct measurement. Now a team of researchers from MIT and elsewhere has directly characterized the three-dimensional atomic structure o more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College honors students present research at regional conference in Connecticut * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College Dietrich Honors Institute students presented undergraduate research across multiple disciplines at the Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference held this spring in New Haven, Conn. The annual conference, themed "The Haven of Honors: Cultivating Innovative, Upstanding, and Impactful Leaders," brought together honors students and fa more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Issues Statement Following House Passage of Farm Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) with a final vote of 224-200. "Working in Congress on behalf of our nation's farmers, ranchers, and rural communities is an honor," Cha more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * Three Plead Guilty in Kidnapping, Violent Armed Robbery of Two Female Victims Lured for a 'Babysitting' Job * WASHINGTON - Cierra Charity Lee, 20 and Kayvon Edwards, 21, of the District of Columbia, pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court in connection with the Oct. 20, 2025, kidnapping and armed robbery of two female victims in Southeast, announced U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro. Lee and Edwards pleaded gu more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Transportation, Environmental, Community and Economic Development and Additional Grant Opportunities * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Environmental Protection: Growing Greener Plus Act 167 Plans Who May Apply: Counties Use: To prepare and adopt a watershed stormwater management plan. Funds: Grant awards will be at least $30,000 and not more than $50,000. Application Deadline: June 22, 2026 More information: DEP We more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Calls for End of Harmful Biden-era Heat Rule * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) in introducing the Heat Workforce Standards Act to protect workers from the dangerous Biden-era heat standards that threaten jobs and create new safety risks. This comes after Sen. Tuberville and his colleagues sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) calling for the DOL to reverse the more PR

TUCSON, Arizona, April 30 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * U of A to recognize seven outstanding graduates at Commencement * The University of Arizona will recognize seven graduating seniors during Commencement for their extraordinary accomplishments in and out of the classroom. The university's 162nd Commencement ceremony will be held at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Friday, May 15, at 7:30 p.m. A full schedule and more information about this year's ceremony are available on the Commencement website. No more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Seniors Win Awards for Landscape Architecture Projects * Seven students in the landscape architecture program in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR) received awards from the Connecticut Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (CTASLA). Matthew Enright '26 (CAHNR) received the Honor Award in the Site Design category; Monika Mihok '26 (CAHNR, BUS) and Xiaoyu (Simba) Zhang '26 (CAHNR) received Mer more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 [Category: Education] -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release: * * * UNCF Partners with NFL, Blue Square Alliance Against Hate and Hillel International to Host Unity Week, Mobilizing Students Against Hate * Black and Jewish college students unite in Pittsburgh during NFL Draft Week to build allyship, foster bridge-building and stand against division.  In a powerful demonstration of solidarity and community during NFL Draft Week, UNCF, Blue Square Alliance Against Hate, Hillel International,  more PR

GREENSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg issued the following news: * * * The University of Pittsburgh launches tuition-free initiative for Pennsylvania residents at regional campuses The University of Pittsburgh today announced the launch of The Pitt Regional Campus Tuition Pledge, tuition-free program beginning fall 2026 for eligible Pennsylvania residents at its Bradford, Greensburg and Johnstown campuses, as well as the Titusville nursing program. New and current students whose household Adjusted Gross Incom more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected b more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Watro Appointed to PA House Gaming Oversight Committee * HARRIBSURG - State Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) this week was appointed to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives' Gaming Oversight Committee. "I'm honored to join the Gaming Oversight Committee and grateful for the opportunity to serve in this important role," said Watro. "The committee plays a vital part in balancing economic growth with public safety, ensuring th more PR

DETROIT, Michigan, May 1 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Olmsted appointed chair of James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design Following an internal search, Jennifer Olmsted, Ph.D., has been appointed chair of Wayne State University's James Pearson Duffy Department of Art, Art History, and Design. Her appointment begins Aug. 18. Currently, Olmsted is a professor of art history and associate chair of the department in WSU's College of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts. "I would l more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * What's New at Aramark Destinations for 2026 * As several iconic destinations within its portfolio mark milestone anniversaries in 2026, Aramark Destinations is highlighting the strength of its longstanding partnerships across national parks and scenic locations nationwide. Building on decades of collaboration and stewardship, the compan more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * When the Schuylkill swallowed the city * On most mornings, the Schuylkill River Trail is where many Philadelphians step out for a breath of fresh air. Runners check their splits, cyclists zip below bridges, and dog walkers clutch leashes and coffee. But after the remnants of Hurricane Ida and seven tornadoes struck Philadelphia in early September of 2021, those routines were put on pause as parts of the trail disappeared beneath a sea o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bill, was led by House Agriculture Committee Chairma more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * York College Board of Trustees Extends Contract of President Dr. Thomas Burns The York College of Pennsylvania Board of Trustees has approved a five-year contract extension for President Thomas Burns, Ph.D., reaffirming its confidence in his leadership and the College's strong upward momentum. Dr. Burns joined York College as its fifth president in July 2023 and has led the college into a period of strategic growth, financial strength, and greater com more PR