UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 12 Penn State employees recognized for achieving 25 continuous years of service * Editor's note: This story is part of a monthly series recognizing Penn State employees who have reached their 25-year work milestones with the University. UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State Human Resources is recognizing 12 full-time faculty, staff and technical employees who celebrated 25 continuous years wit more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down the ta more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following statement: * * * AIV Labor Announces Enhanced AI Platform, Streamlining Labor and Employment Law Research for Users Since Vorys launched AIV Labor last summer, we've made significant advancements with the product. We're proud to announce AIV Labor, which now operates out of AIV, LLC, is faster than ever and even easier to use. AIV Labor's Agentic AI scours nearly 500 federal, state and local legal sour more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Jeffrey A. Dodge appears on new NALSA podcast * CARLISLE, PA-On April 26, 2026, Penn State Dickinson Law's Native American Law Student Association (NALSA) released its first podcast recording. Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Jeffrey A. Dodge served as the first guest, joining host and NALSA President Taylor L. Banks '27 for a conversation on the Indian Ch more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful * Court of International Trade rules in favor of state coalition, invalidating tariffs that are increasing prices and inflicting chaos on the American economy OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a federal court issued a final order invalidating President Tru more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again. Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down th more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Two Arrests Made by His Medicaid Fraud Control Unit * Griffin: 'When individuals attempt to bill Medicaid for services involving their own children, they undermine a system designed to serve vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing two arrests for Medicaid fraud: "On April 30, Po more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule * Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy  * In a case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, a court entered an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose i more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Awards and accolades for faculty and graduate students * Kathleen Hall Jamieson, director of Penn's Annenberg Public Policy Center, was honored with a Special Recognition Award from the Association for Prevention Teaching and Research for her work in the field of prevention and public health. In the School of Arts & Sciences, assistant professor of English Abdulhamit Arvas won the 2026 Phyl more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Beaver County Teacher Charged with Attempted Rape of a Child; Call Line Available for Tips * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a Butler County man is charged with several felonies for unlawful contact with a child, including attempted rape. Justin L. Pavetto, 37, was a teacher at the New Horizon School, a public special needs school, at the time of his arr more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Built through Persistence * For Veron Achaleke, the path to graduation was anything but typical -but it was always the goal. Originally from Cameroon, Achaleke moved to the United States and later joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves, completing six years of service as a medical administrator with the 911th Airlift Wing in the Pittsburgh area. While balancing monthly military commitments, he enrolled at PennWest's C more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 8, 2026, by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch: * * * A Republican plan to resurrect Obama's assault on labor union democracy The Obama administration promoted the "Employee Free Choice Act," a deceptively named attack on secret ballots in union elections, among other bad labor policy ideas. EFCA deserved to die, but now some Republicans in Congress have brought one of more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection made tentative selections for new Reimbursable Services Agreements that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States in late October. "The CBP Reimbursable Services Program is a crucial program that ensures trade and travel cont more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Celebrate Marywood 2026 Raises Significant Support for Student Success and Campus Transformation * Marywood University's annual signature fundraising event, Celebrate Marywood, was a resounding success on May 7, 2026, bringing together alumni, friends, and community leaders for an unforgettable evening in support of the University's future. Held outdoors at the Motherhouse and Seminary Morgan Memorial Gar more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 7, 2026: * * * Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024 Nationally, public school current spending per pupil rose 6.6% from $16,526 in fiscal year (FY) 2023 to $17,619 in FY 2024, according to new data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Statistics are not adjusted for inflation or cost-of-living differences between geogra more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Find Diagnostic Delays are Common for U.S. Pediatric Patients with Malaria Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), in collaboration with colleagues across the country, found that more than one in four pediatric patients treated for malaria in the United States had a delay in their initial  more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 8 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news: * * * Claflin Claims Inaugural CIAA Baseball Series Championship Ettrick, Virginia - After three exciting days of action, Claflin University captured the 2026 CIAA Baseball Series Championship with a dominant 24-0 victory over Virginia State University in the title game. The Panthers completed an impressive series run that included a 5-4 opening-round win over Vi more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Holds Crafton Plaza Community Town Hall * CRAFTON, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) held a town hall with residents of Crafton Plaza in Crafton, PA. This continues Congressman Deluzio's pace of regularly holding open-question town hall events, with more than twenty events held during the current session of Congress (2025-2026). The one-hour event covered a wide  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order (PDF) invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The court granted summary judgment in a lawsuit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with a coalition of 24 states to strike down those more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Creating Jobs in Philadelphia: Governor Shapiro Secures $3.8 Million Investment from Bonduelle Americas to Open its New U.S. Growth Hub in Pennsylvania, Creating Over 100 Jobs The Commonwealth is investing $500,000 to support the food manufacturer's new U.S. Growth Hub in the City of Philadelphia. Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania's economy is one more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Win Big in Special Elections, Trump and Republicans Continue Their Redistricting War, and Deadly and Costly War With Iran This week, Democratic candidates up and down the ballot notched victories and overperformances across the country. While voters continue to reject Donald Trump and Republicans' toxic agenda, Democrats are running and winning election after more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Celebrates Nominee Katherine Dunn On Her Acceptance into the U.S. Naval Academy * Washington, D.C. - Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) congratulates Katherine "Kate" Dunn of Martinsburg on her appointment to the United States Naval Academy. A senior at Central High School, Kate has demonstrated exceptional leadership, academic achievement, and a deep commitment to service. Her accept more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Congratulates Nominee Jeremy Hajzus on His Acceptance into the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13 ) congratulates Jeremy Hajzus of Cambria County on receiving an appointment to the United States Merchant Marine Academy. Jeremy, a senior at Central Cambria High School, has distinguished himself through strong academic achievement and leadership both in the cla more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce's Statement on Language to Restore Non-Profit Public Library Passport Services in FY27 Appropriations Legislation Last week, the House Committee on Appropriations advanced the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act of 2027, which includes legislative language championed by Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) to restore non-profit public library pas more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Durbin, Whitehouse, Schneider Criticize Trump Administration For Proposed Weakening Of EtO Regulations * May 08, 2026 After Illinois communities like Waukegan and Willowbrook were impacted by the devastating effects of EtO emissions, Durbin, Duckworth, Whitehouse, and Schneider urge EPA to reinstate 2024 rule to limit the harmful carcinogen [CHICAGO, IL] - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Education chair's book on advancing equity earns national award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A new book co-edited by Gilberto Q. Conchas, the Wayne K. & Anita Woolfolk Hoy Endowed Chair of Education at Penn State, recently received the 2026 Outstanding Book Award from the Society of Professors of Education, a national honor recognizing one of the most significant scholarly contributions to the f more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces First Round of 2026 US House Endorsements, Backing 13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements Across Arizona, California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and Pennsylvania Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund annou more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Exelon Reports First Quarter 2026 Results Earnings Release Highlights * GAAP net income of $0.90 per share and Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings of $0.91 per share for the first quarter of 2026 * Affirming full year 2026 Adjusted (non-GAAP) operating earnings guidance range of $2.81-$2.91 per share and operating EPS compounded annual growth near top end of 5-7% from  more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Family inspiration leads PennWest graduate to a career supporting young learners * Inspired by her younger brother and driven by a passion for helping children thrive, Bridget Bartlett will graduate Saturday from PennWest Edinboro with a degree in early childhood and Deaf education. A native of Berea, Ohio, Bartlett said her path toward education became clear through the experiences she shared with her younger bro more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Finding her place in the field * For Sarah Love, choosing the outdoors meant choosing the life she wanted. A PennWest Clarion student graduating May 9 with a degree in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology, Love grew up near the Allegheny National Forest in Wilcox, Pennsylvania, where fishing, hunting and spending time outside were simply part of everyday life. But her path to PennWest -and to a career in conservation -w more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro, Secretary Redding Call for Expedited Federal Support for Pennsylvania Growers Impacted by Devastating Crop Freeze In a letter sent to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, Governor Shapiro urged the federal government to expedite disaster assistance for Pennsylvania farmers affected by the April freeze, including faster damage assessments and crop insurance  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Landowners File Suit Against New York Fracking Ban * Key Takeaways 1 A father and son who purchased land in upstate New York because of its natural gas potential are suing the state because they argue New York is taking the value of their property without compensation by banning fracking. 2 They bought the land in 2011 after the father, a geologist, was attracted to the property more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 4 -- Alston and Bird, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Jane Lucas Named Among Washington, DC's '500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy' of 2026 by the Washingtonian Jane Lucas, partner in Alston & Bird's Health Care Legislative & Public Policy Group, has again been recognized by the Washingtonian as one of the most influential people shaping policy in Washington, DC. Lucas was named to the publication's 2026 "500 Most Influential People Shaping P more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 4 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Jimmy Onate is the new dean of Pitt's School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences James "Jimmy" Onate, an international leader in human movement assessment and injury prevention, will join the Pitt health sciences leadership team as dean of the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS), effective June 1. "Beyond his extensive accomplishments in movement assessment, injury risk mitigati more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Justice Department Moves to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 12 individuals accused of serious offenses--including providing material support to a terrorist group, committing war crimes, and se more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Legal Education Leadership 2026: Dean Conway's Monthly AALS Presidential Update for April * AALS president Danielle M. Conway spent April presenting her scholarship, leading her first AALS Executive Committee meeting as president, and serving as the keynote speaker at a Penn State College of Medicine and Health System event. Conway participated in the Transitional Justice  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following testimony by Lisae C. Jordan, executive director and counsel of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Peace of Mind: Strengthening Victim Protections Under Kayleigh's Law": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Members, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. My name is Lisae C. Jo more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of States' Challenge to Tariffs That Are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Melissa Kunes to retire after four decades of service to Penn State * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -After more than 40 years of dedicated service to Penn State, Melissa Kunes, assistant vice president of Enrollment Management and executive director for Student Aid, will retire on May 15, leaving a lasting impact on generations of students and the University's approach to financial aid. Kunes has  more PR

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news: * * * Muhlenberg College Names New Head Basketball Coach Muhlenberg has hired Quinn Newton, who built a championship program at the University of Maine at Farmington in only two seasons, as its 25th head men's basketball coach. Newton led UMF to a 23-6 record (the winningest season in program history) and the North Atlantic Conference championship in 2025-26. The Beavers went on the road and upset Montclair State more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 9 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Three Defendants Plead Guilty in Connection with Scheme Involving Forged Paterson Zoning Certificates in Exchange for Illegal Payments Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) today announced that three defendants, including a Paterson zoning inspector, have pleaded guilty for their roles in providing appli more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * NCPC Provides Comments on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Exterior Beautification Project Approves Pentagon Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility Plans * At its Thursday, May 7 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission provided comments on concept plans for the Eisenhower Executive Office Building Exterior Beautification Project to the project applicant. The more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * New Attractions and Partnerships at Stone Mountain Park for 2026 * Stone Mountain, GA - Stone Mountain Hospitality, a subsidiary of Aramark Destinations, is proud to officially announce its new partnership with the Stone Mountain Memorial Association (SMMA) to manage the iconic Stone Mounta more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [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 suppor more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Bob Brooks Insults Josh Shapiro as the Messy PA-07 Democrat Primary Heats Up Trouble in paradise? A report from Axios this weekend exposed Bob Brooks for outing Pennsylvania Democrat Governor Josh Shapiro's backroom political dealings. As Brooks struggles to separate from the pack, upsetting Pennsylvania's top Democrat could prove to be a death knell for Brooks's campaign. REMINDER: Brooks i more PR

WASHINGTON, May 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Political Opportunist Paige's Luxury Lifestyle Exposed! In a development that should be surprising to absolutely nobody, political opportunist Paige Cognetti's "Paige Against the Machine" brand is a complete sham. The former Goldman Sachs banker was just exposed for owning a luxury second home at a ski resort which calls itself "a Page From a Fairy Tale." This report comes after political op more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Board of Trustees election results announced * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Results from this year's Penn State Board of Trustees elections were announced at the group's meeting today (May 8). Eight newly elected trustees will begin their terms on July 1. Agricultural trustees Six trustees are elected by delegates of the organized agricultural societies or associations in the common more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State names five new Evan Pugh University Professors * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Five Penn State professors have been named Evan Pugh University Professors, an elite and prestigious distinction conferred by the University on only 84 faculty members since the establishment of the designation in 1960. The five professors newly bestowed with the University's highest faculty honor, effective more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State, Westinghouse strengthen partnership to advance reactors, workforce * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State and Westinghouse Electric Company are strengthening their partnership with a new five-year agreement to continue advancing nuclear research, with specific focus on workforce education supporting the development and deployment of sustainable reactors. This multi-year commitment f more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education issued the following news: * * * Education chair's book on advancing equity earns national award By Stephanie Koons A new book co-edited by Gilberto Q. Conchas, the Wayne K. & Anita Woolfolk Hoy Endowed Chair of Education at Penn State, recently received the 2026 Outstanding Book Award from the Society of Professors of Education, a national honor recognizing one of the most significant scholarly contri more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 2 -- PennEnvironment issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvanians from every corner of state comb nearby riverfronts and lakeshores to document plastic pellet pollution Events were part of second-annual International Plastic Pellet Count, drawing thousands of volunteers nationwide * From the shores of the Delaware River, to Pittsburgh's Three Rivers, to the beaches of Lake Erie, concerned Pennsylvanians gathered Saturday to search for plastic pelle more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 9 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Awards $277M in Industrial Emission Reduction Grants By Jasmine Xie, NASEO Over the course of April 2026, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has awarded $277 million to 44 manufacturers across the state through the Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) grant program, funding projects that reduce emissions and enhanc more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * Pitt's Board of Trustees approved construction of a new first-year residence hall The University of Pittsburgh's Board of Trustees has voted to approve construction of a new first-year residence hall at Fifth and Ruskin avenues, with construction expected to begin this summer and completion targeted for fall 2028. To help meet the Plan for Pitt goal of enrolling 22,000 undergraduates on the Pitts more PR

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 8 (TNSrpt) -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * PJM To Lead Market Reform Effort To Support Generation Investment and Reliability New report describes changed investment climate and choices to be made about shared reliability, consumer protections and the role of markets * PJM today launched an effort to rethink the future of more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Jamison E. Colburn quoted in The New York Times * UNVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Jamison E. Colburn was recently quoted in The New York Times in an article titled "ICE Warehouse Plan Faces Delay Over Lack of Environmental Reviews." You can read the story by clicking here. As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began acquiring warehouses for Immigration and C more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Second act, strong finish * When Jessica Wheeler walks across the stage at PennWest California in May, it will mark more than the completion of a degree. It will represent a decision she made years ago to change course -and invest in herself. At 38, after nearly two decades working in newspaper circulation and distribution, Wheeler began to see her industry shifting. "I saw the writing on the wall," she said. "P more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following commentary on May 7, 2026, to the Washington Post: * * * OBecome a Republican? I'd be terrible. Many might not know, but I won my first race by a single vote to be mayor of Braddock, a small steel town -- one of the poorest in our commonwealth -- where 90 percent of the population left. It was a forgotten community. I wasn't interested in playing political games. I wanted to help deliver change. It wasn't about be more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Specialized RNA molecules could counter ALS neurodegeneration * Misshapen proteins cause a mess of trouble-particularly in neurodegenerative diseases. But a new study from Penn Medicine suggests it's possible that giving them a little bit of extra support could keep them working correctly, and even reverse the damage they have caused. The new research focuses on one such aberrant protein, T more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students present faculty-mentored research at national conference * Students presented research in chemistry, physics, political science, history, environmental science, ecology and computer science alongside peers from colleges and universities across the country. Ahmed Lachhab, associate professor and co-department head of earth & environmental sciences, led the Susquehanna students contingent at  more PR

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * Summer Outlook 2026: PJM Prepared To Meet Growing Summer Demand With Adequate Resources PJM May Implement Load Management Measures During Peak Demand, Similar to Last Summer * PJM forecasts sufficient generation for typical peak demand this summer and is prepared to call on contracted demand response r more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * The art of lifelong learning * When Dr. Edward Teeple walks across the commencement stage Saturday at PennWest University, he will do so after a lifetime defined by learning, service and curiosity. Teeple, 75, is graduating from the California campus with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree -an accomplishment that adds yet another chapter to an already remarkable educational journey. A retired anesthesiologist, he prev more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Third Annual Veterans and Community Partners Wellness Summit at Marywood University * The Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center Veterans & Community Partners, the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), and the Scranton Vet Center are presenting the on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., at Nazareth Student Center. This free, one-day conference will provide opportunities for cont more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Issues Statement on USDA Interim Final Rule for Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture issued an interim final rule implementing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act :  "I commend USDA for the swift implementation of the interim final rule for my legislation, the Whole Milk for He more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees approve $25 million renovation of athletics building at Penn State Abington * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Board of Trustees approved a $25 million renovation of the Physical Education Building at Penn State Abington at its meeting today (May 8), authorizing a comprehensive overhaul of the campus's primary indoor athletics and recreation facility. The project was designed b more PR

ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * Trustees approve $25 million renovation of athletics building at Penn State Abington Project will modernize the Physical Education Building to improve health and wellness at the Philadelphia-area campus * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Penn State Board of Trustees approved a $25 million renovation of the Physical Education Building at Penn State Abington at its meeting today (May 8), more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Trustees OK Abington project, hold annual elections * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Board of Trustees approved an investment to renovate an athletic facility at Penn State Abington and held its annual elections for various representatives, among other actions on May 8 at the University Park campus. During its meeting, the board approved: * A plan to renovate and expand the Physi more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Undergraduate Exhibition featured work of more than 300 students * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State undergraduate researchers made the 2026 Undergraduate Exhibition one of the biggest events in recent years, with more than 330 total presenters. The annual Undergraduate Exhibition for Research, Inquiry, and Creative Activity, held April 20-22, invited students from all academic fields to s more PR

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys Collaborates with Fits Cargo and Expedite All to Advance Cargo Portal Services New global routes and seamless last-mile ground delivery options empower shippers to move cargo smarter, faster, and all in one place * Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has expanded the booking capabilities of its Cargo Portal Services (CPS) through the onboarding of global cargo carrier Fits Cargo, and a n more PR

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys Announces 1Q26 Results Unisys Reaffirms Full-Year Guidance Amid Improved Profitability and Strong New Business Signings * Revenue of $437.6 million, up 1.3% year over year (YoY), down 4.5% in constant currency(1) * Excluding License and Support (Ex-L&S)(13) revenue of $372.1 million, up 3.1% YoY, down 2.9% in constant currency * Gross profit margin of 25.7%, up 80 bps more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School issued the following news release: * * * Cloak Wins $75,000 Perlman Grand Prize in Venture Lab Startup Challenge The University of Pennsylvania's Venture Lab is proud to announce the winner of its tenth annual Startup Challenge: Cloak, founded by Rishi Ambavanekar, ENG'29, W'29, and Tyler Sacharow, C'29. Cloak works with publishers, ranging from news to novels to screenplays, to protect content against AI sc more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * UPMC Hillman Expands Prostate Cancer Treatment at UPMC Altoona ALTOONA, Pa. - UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Altoona has launched Pluvicto, an advanced targeted radiopharmaceutical therapy for patients with metastatic prostate cancer, a treatment typically available only at major cancer centers. UPMC Hillman is expanding access to this highly specialized, life-extending more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased  more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 8 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Vorys Jumps 34 Spots to No. 126 in 2026 AmLaw 200 Rankings Vorys made a historic leap in the 2026 AmLaw 200 rankings, advancing 34 places to No. 126. According to American Lawyer, Vorys recorded the largest jump of any firm this year and achieved the second largest percentage increase in gross revenue among all AmLaw 200 firms. Vorys experienced unprecedented growth in 2025, which is a refl more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Why young voters tune out * Fewer than a quarter of Americans under age 30 say they follow politics in the United States closely. With that stat often comes the assumption that young people are simply politically unmotivated and uninformed. But what if the story goes deeper? That's what School of Arts & Sciences fourth-year Glynn Boltman set out to explore when she interviewed 65 young vote more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, May 9 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * York College Scholars Shine at Annual Undergraduate Research Showcase Yorkview Hall buzzed with intellectual energy as students from across campus gathered for the annual Undergraduate Research Showcase on April 29. The event served as a definitive platform for 38 student presenters to transition from "passive consumers to active producers of knowledge," highlighting York College of Pennsylvania's acade more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * York County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Killing Bystander in Gang-Related Shooting at Park Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Elijah Penn, of York, has been sentenced to a life in prison -without the possibility of parole -for killing 20-year-old Justin Griffith at a park in 2021. Penn, 21, was convicted in December 2025 by a York County jury of first-degree murd more PR