PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Berger Montague, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * 12 Berger Montague Attorneys Named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation * Firm Earns Record Representation in Lawdragon's Fourth Annual Guide Honoring the Future of the Legal Profession Berger Montague, a leading national plaintiff law firm, is proud to announce that 12 of its attorneys have been named to the 2026 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation, Lawdragon's fourth annual guide recognizing lawyer more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides. The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 60-day comment window is insufficient for meaningfu more ST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * AI and the Economy Initiative builds momentum with second workshop * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping society, creating new challenges and opportunities across business, policy and everyday life. To help address these issues, Penn State researchers recently launched the AI and the Economy Initiative, bringing together experts from across disciplines to examine AI's economic and societal impact and s more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Americans Split on Fluoridation; Opposition by MAHA Supporters Notable * As the debate over the value of adding fluoride to public drinking water percolates in communities across the nation, a new nationally representative survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania finds Americans sharply divided over the use of fluoride in public drinking water. The new  more PR

TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release: * * * ASI Promotes Promotional Products Industry Leader Matt Barnes to Chief Commercial Officer Barnes will lead sales, marketing and member success with a focus on helping ASI customers grow - Matt Barnes, a highly regarded promotional products executive known throughout the industry for his customer relationships and market expertise, has been promoted to chief commercial officer (CCO) of ASI (Advertising Specialty Institute(R)), the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- ASTM International Committee D19 on Water, based in West Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the draft sixth Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6. The letter responds to the April EPA request for comments on contaminants that may need future regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act, including microplastics. Committee D19, responsible for developing voluntary consensus standards for water quality and with expertise in microplast more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. LSC is the nation's  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ballard Spahr Practices, Lawyers Named to Legal 500 2026 * Legal 500 has recognized 64 Ballard Spahr lawyers and 18 firm practices for national excellence in the 2026 edition of its annual industry guide. This highly regarded guide to the U.S. legal field recognizes Ballard Spahr lawyers and practices across a range of legal disciplines and industries, demonstrating the firm's exceptional capabilities spannin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Announces Historic Ceremonial Event at Independence Hall on July 2 * PHILADELPHIA, PA - Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) today announced that Members of Congress will gather at Independence Hall, located in Pennsylvania's Second Congressional District, on July 2, 2026, for a ceremonial event as part of America250's national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. Boyle has worked for years to bring this historic more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Introduces Bill to Keep Data Center Decisions in Local Hands * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced the Local Control Protection Act, legislation to curb large corporations' ability to litigate and attempt to overturn local decisions regarding data centers and ensure approved developments maintain a benefit to the community. "We should never let billion-dollar corporations supersede the  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Comcast Business Makes Cybersecurity Simple for Small Businesses with Nationwide Launch of SecurityEdge(TM) Preferred Enterprise-grade, AI-powered threat detection, embedded directly in the Comcast Business network, now available to small businesses nationwide - Comcast Business, the nation's largest provider of connectivity to small businesses, today announced the nationwide availability of SecurityEdge(TM) more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 10 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Conestoga Named Pennsylvania River of the Year, Marking a Significant Milestone * The river, once associated with pollution and degradation, has become a pillar for community enjoyment and recreation Officials honored the Conestoga River as Pennsylvania's River of the Year for 2026 today at a ceremony in Lancaster County Central Park, marking a significant milestone in the river's comeback. The event is a part of Lancaster Water Week,  more PR

NEWARK, New Jersey, June 12 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Construction Workers Get Mental Health Support from NJIT Initiative Written by: Mindy Weisberger Construction is a physically demanding profession. But for many in the industry, a far greater challenge is managing mental and emotional well-being. Anxiety, depression, substance abuse and addiction in construction workers often go unreported and untreated. Long workdays, hazardous conditions, unpredictable schedules and financial uncertainti more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Kitchen HQ Thermal Insulated Bowls with Detachable Hinged Lids Hazard: Metal springs in the detachable hinged lid of the insulated bowls can catch fire when used in the microwave, posing a fire hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: June 11, 2026 Units: About 86,040 Consumer Contact: HSN toll-free at 888-520-2197 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at thermalbowls@realtimeresults.net, or online at http more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Creating Pathways to Recovery: Accolades for Temple Health's New Addiction Care Unit * A new unit at Temple University Hospital-Main Campus (TUH) dedicated to inpatient addiction care is receiving regional and national recognition for the impact of its unique combination of advanced clinical more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * DeSales University Office of Veterans and Military Services Receives Distinguished Patriot's Award Maureen Keyte The Lehigh Valley Military Affairs Council (LVMAC) has honored the DeSales University Office of Veterans and Military Services with its Distinguished Patriot's Award, presented at the annual Salute to the Troops Dinner on Friday, May 8, 2026, held on the DeSales University campus. Wendy Badman, Director of Veterans and Military Services a more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Attorney Sheila Slocum Hollis Named Professional Lawyer of the Year * WASHINGTON, D.C., June 11, 2026 -Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that Sheila Slocum Hollis has been named a Professional Lawyer of the Year by the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law. This honor recognizes attorneys selected by county and specialty bar associations for exceptional character, competence and  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE endorses Senate bill that would prevent government coercion of protected speech The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression supports a bipartisan bill introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz and Ron Wyden that would prevent the federal government from strong-arming private parties into censoring protected expression. The "Justice Against Weaponized Bureaucratic Overreach to Networked Expression Act," or JAWBO more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * From classroom to community: How Penn State Schuylkill is building a local nursing pipeline * It's noon on a Tuesday. At Geisinger Medical Center, Alexa Menjivar is hours into a 12-hour rotation working bedside. Her preceptor, or supervising nurse, walks her through a procedure, pauses, steps back, hands over the chart and says, "Okay, next one's yours." This isn't a simulation. The patients are real. The stakes are real. For Menjivar, more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Speaks at US-Canada Summit to Promote Pennsylvania's Economic Competitiveness, Attract Investment, and Highlight Strong Economic Ties with Canada After a year of chaos caused by the federal government's reckless policies, Governor Shapiro is reaffirming Pennsylvania's commitment to remaining a welcoming, open destination for Canadian businesses and travelers. Canada remains Pennsylvania's largest more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. The letter addressed ways to improve community palliative care provision outside of hospice care and responded to CMS' Request for Information seeking to identify barriers and increase access to these vital services. In its letter, HPN more ST

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Idaho experts provide national security guidance to Washington The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) attracts the world's finest scientists and engineers to tackle the nation's most pressing national security challenges and keep Americans safe. Their unique qualifications sometimes generate assignments requiring them to embed in federal organizations to support national security, defense or policy missions. These as more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises ATI Inc. on US$450 Million Senior Notes Offering Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised ATI Inc., a US-based manufacturer and engineering company, on an underwritten public offering of US$450 million aggregate principal amount of a new series of senior notes. A majority of the net proceeds of the offering are being used to redeem in full an existing series of ATI's senior notes that are due to mature in 2027. ATI is a globa more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises Cannatrek on Merger With Little Green Pharma Global law firm K&L Gates has advised Cannatrek Ltd on the sale of 100% of its issued capital to Little Green Pharma Ltd (ASX:LGP) by way of scheme of arrangement, which the Federal Court of Australia recently approved. Cannatrek is a leading Australian medicinal cannabis company with a strong domestic cultivation and distribution platform, while Little Green Pharma is a vertical more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered. A closer look at the numbers reveals that homeles more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night. The largest concentration was in the Albuquerque  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North Carolina is no longer a problem confined to emerg more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were experiencing homelessness nationwide in 2024. Of th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "DONALD TRUMP'S RECKLESS AND COSTLY WAR OF CHOICE HAS BEEN A DISASTER FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's The Beat, where he made clear that Democrats remain committed to pushing back against Donald Trump's war of choice, lowering costs, fixing our broken healthcare system and cleaning up corruption. ARI MELBER: New York Congressman Hakeem Jeffries is, of co more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Libraries' Special Collections announces research grant recipients for 2026-27 * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Eberly Family Special Collections Library at Penn State University Libraries has announced the recipients of its 2026-27 research grants. These awards support scholars, students and independent researchers whose work draws on Special Collections' distinctive collections and advances new scholarship across disciplines. This year's  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 11, 2026, by shareholders Robert W. Pritchard and Dimitrios Markos: * * * Third Circuit Rejects "Overtime Gap Time" Claims Under FLSA At a Glance * The Third Circuit held that the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) does not allow recovery of "overtime gap time." * The court squarely rejected the DOL's position that employees must be paid their "regular rate" for all hours worked before overtime is calculated. * The court declined to defer to  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Meredith Meyer Grelli Named Vice Provost for Entrepreneurship and Associate Vice President * Meredith Meyer Grelli has been appointed Carnegie Mellon University's inaugural vice provost for entrepreneurship and associate vice president, effective July 1, 2026. Currently serving as managing director and interim executive director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship (opens in new window), assistant dean of entrepreneurship initiatives in t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education addressing its proposal on the prison education program application. The accreditor emphasized the importance of minimizing the information collection burden on institutions running innovative correctional facility programs while ensuring regulatory compliance and program quality. The commission, recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, noted its history of collaboratio more ST

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Midwest Ozone Group, Columbus, Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency supporting the agency's proposed rule entitled "Utah; Northern Wasatch Front; 2015 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards; Reconsideration and Repeal of Finding of Failure To Attain and Reclassification to a Serious Nonattainment Area; Determination of Attainment by the Moderate Attainment Date But for International Emissions." The letter accompanies a call for EPA to issue guidance that alig more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Continues to Strengthen Its European Corporate Platform with Market-Leading Private Equity Partner Gemma Roberts in London LONDON: Morgan Lewis continues to expand its European corporate platform with the appointment of Gemma Roberts in London. She will join from Goodwin where she was previously co-chair of the London office. Gemma will serve as Morgan Lewis's European private equity practice lead wh more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * Nine Students Embark on President's Sustainability Research Fellowships * Nine Swarthmore students have been newly selected for the President's Sustainability Research Fellowship (PSRF), a high-impact learning experience where students take stewardship over vital sustainability challenges at the College. The program matches motivated students with small teams of staff and faculty mentors to research, develop, and implement projects in a yearlong course  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Invests Nearly $8.8 Million to Ensure That 22 Farms, 1,775 Acres of Prime Farmland in 16 Counties Stay Farms Forever The Shapiro Administration has invested over $172 million to preserve 577 farms and 47,953 prime acres of farmland across the state. The State Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved easements in Berks, Bucks, Centre, Chester, Columbia, Cumberland, Erie, Franklin, Lehigh, Mercer, Mifflin, Monroe, more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Celebrates Newest Intern-to-Hire Graduate from Kutztown University Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today recognized 2026 Kutztown University graduate Michael Rodriguez as the newest employee to join the department from the Intern to Hire program. "Our Intern to Hire program is a common-sense approach to creating career pathways for Pennsylvania students to work and stay in the co more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * In Lancaster County, Secretary Dunn Recognizes Conestoga River, Named as Pennsylvania's 2026 River of the Year The Conestoga flows for more than 61 miles, from its headwaters in Berks County down to the Susquehanna River below the Safe Harbor Dam -- threading past historic covered bridges, working farms, and small towns. The scenic waterway is a popular recreation destination, including act more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro's Annual Increases to PHARE Fund Continue, Allowing PHFA to Award Over $93 Million for 432 Affordable Housing Initiatives In 2024, Governor Shapiro secured a $10 million annual increase until 2027 for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Enhancement (PHARE) Fund, raising the cap to $100 million by 2027. The latest round of PHARE funding will preserve 1,662 affordable housing units, create 4 more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Robinson Hosts Roundtable Discussion on Nursing Shortages, Workforce Development Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37), chairman of the Senate Labor and Industry Committee, today hosted a roundtable discussion at Carlow University to examine nursing workforce shortages in Pennsylvania and the role private universities play in developing the next generation of healthcare professionals. "Pennsylvania's nursing shortage affe more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity: Pennsylvanians Can Now Save for Education and Disability Related Expenses with Cryptocurrency PA 529 & PA ABLE gift cards can now be purchased using cryptocurrency - Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced today that Pennsylvanians saving with the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and PA ABLE Savings Program can now contribute to their accounts using digital gift cards purchased with cryptocurrenc more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Pennsylvania Legal Aid Network Housing Law Group, Philadelphia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's supplemental notice of proposed rulemaking on the HOME Investment Partnerships Program. The group urges HUD to withdraw changes that would remove tenant protections. The organization highlights its experience representing low-income tenants, including families with disabilities, elderly people, and those experiencing homelessness. It argues tha more ST

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest student pursues global conservation experiences * When Mary Kelly transferred to PennWest University during her freshman year, she was looking for a program that matched her passion for wildlife. What she found was a field full of possibilities. "I remember my first day at PennWest," Kelly said. "I remember writing down when I came home how inspired I was." Now, before beginning her junior year as a fisheries and wildlife biology major, Kelly has a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Bresnahan Traded Data Center Supplier Stock After Campaigning on a Promise to Ban Stock Trading * POLITICO : "Rep. Rob Bresnahan last year bought stock in a major supplier for data centers that subsequently boomed in value -at the same time he was encouraging data centers to be built in his Pennsylvania district" Congressman Rob Bresnahan is once again lying to the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. So here's a re more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Perry Targeting Surrogacy by Foreign Nationals and Sex Offenders * Congressman Perry Introduces Bills Targeting Surrogacy by Foreign Nationals and Sex Offenders Washington, D.C. - Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA), joined by Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN), and Congressman Randy Fine (R-FL), introduced two landmark bills at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol targeting child exploitation and closing yet another loophole that's e more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon, Thompson, Friedman Introduce Legislation to Prevent Pedestrian Fatalities and Make Streets Safer for All Road Users * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-40), and Rep. Laura Friedman (CA-30) today introduced the Pedestrian Protection Act to address the rapid rise in pedestrian fatalities related to increased SUV and pickup truck size, by requiring the National Highway Traffic Safety Adm more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 10, 2026, during a nominations hearing for five judicial nominees: * * * Today, [we] have two panels. The first panel features Daniel Traynor, who is nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit. Our second panel has four district court nominees: Angela Colmenero, for the Southern District of Texas; Michael Martin, for the Eastern District of Michigan; Kasdin Mitchell, for the N more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Silent Impact: What If Routine Hits Are Football's Biggest Threat to the Brain? * With every collision in football, the stakes rise -fueling the urgency for researchers like Brad Mahon (opens in new window), a professor of psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, to answer a pressing question: How can we protect the brain without sidelining the sport? Mahon is tracking football players across multiple seasons to understand how they can stay h more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 11 (TNSrpt) -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Sports Betting, Problem Gambling Tackled at MU Summer Institute in July * The National Problem Gambling Helpline 2025 Annual Report indicates that how people gamble is changing dramatically. "Traditional slot machines and electronic gaming are declining as a primary concern, dropping from 36% to 31% of contacts. Meanwhile, online and app-based gambling surged to 31% of reports, up from 23% the previous year. Sports betting and card games more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Student-Athletes Step Forward as Partners in Football's Next Era of Safety * Carnegie Mellon University football players are essential partners in a groundbreaking study led by neuroscientist Brad Mahon (opens in new window), a professor of psychology at CMU. The research is developing new ways to understand how routine hits on the field impact the brain. While Mahon refines predictive models and explores future innovations like digital twins, more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news: * * * Temple Health Receives Multi-Year Grant to Develop Trauma-Informed Family Support Program * Temple Health has been awarded a three year, $700,000 grant to address the impact of intergenerational adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). The grant, from the Philadelphia-based William Penn Found more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Teva Pharmaceuticals Inc., North Wales, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information and comments on advancing the use of digital health technologies in clinical investigations for drugs and biological products. As a global leader in pharmaceuticals, Teva emphasized the growing potential and importance of DHTs to improve clinical trial design, data collection, and patient outcome measurement. In their letter, Teva highlighted sever more ST

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College MBA program graduates sixth cohort of students * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College has awarded Master of Business Administration degrees to eight students, marking the completion of the College's sixth MBA cohort. The graduates participated in Thiel College's 2026 Commencement ceremony in May alongside undergraduate degree candidates and completed the remaining requirements for the MBA program by the end of the month. The Class of 2026  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Castor Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Consumers Against Predatory Timeshare Tactics * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Kathy Castor (D-FL) introduced the bipartisan Timeshare Transparency Act. This legislation increases accountability and transparency in the timeshare industry, protecting consumers from misleading contracts, hidden fees, and vague exit options. "Bad actors in the t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Soto Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster WIC Families' Access to Nutritious Juice * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Darren Soto (D-FL) introduced two bills: the Juice for Healthy Families Act and the Juice Access Improvement Act. These bills would increase families' access to juice via the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). "Families more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration opposing a proposed rule that would eliminate the compliance deadline for fixed ladder fall protection systems. The USW expressed concerns that removing the Nov. 18, 2036, deadline will undermine worker safety protections under the Occupational Safety and Healt more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rachel M. Werner, a professor of medicine and executive director of the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget urging revisions to proposed federal grant regulations that she said would weaken scientific review, disrupt long-term research and hinder dissemination of research findings. Werner highlights the proposal's requirement for pre-issuance reviews by political appointees, which would reduce more ST

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Miranda Yaver, assistant professor of health policy and management at the University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services opposing the agency's proposed Medicaid community engagement rule, arguing that the measure would impose excessive administrative burdens, narrow protections for medically frail individuals and increase the risk that eligible beneficiaries lose health coverage. The letter comes amid already enacted congressional legislation, r more ST

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Ursinus signs transfer agreement with Bucks County Community College * Ursinus College has signed a new transfer agreement with Bucks County Community College (BCCC), creating a smooth and affordable path for students to complete a four-year degree at Ursinus. "This new partnership reflects our shared commitment to expanding educational access and opportunity and to supporting student success," said Ursinus President Gundolf Graml, Ph.D. "By establishi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program, Malvern, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service. The organization stressed the importance of maintaining the unique public charity status of DAFs, clarifying that donors relinquish legal control of contributions once made, distinguishing them from private foundations where donors may retain control and are thus subject to distinct tax rules and excise taxes. The commentary firmly opposed any regulatory approach that would treat DAFs like  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Viatris Inc., a healthcare company headquartered in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing proposed revisions to the agency's scale-up and post-approval changes guidance. The letter highlights the continuing value of the Scale Up and Post Approval Changes Guidance in providing a structured, risk-based framework for chemistry, manufacturing, and controls changes while recommending updates to reflect contemporary science and reduce regulatory burden.  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Vilomah Foundation, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing key provisions of the agency's proposed revisions to 2 CFR governing federal financial assistance. The foundation asserts that the proposed rule exceeds OMB's statutory authority by imposing ideological conditions, expanding discretionary termination powers, and threatening the stability upon which grant recipients rely. The letter highlights that several provisions extend beyond financial more ST

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Georgetown University Law Center posted the following news: * * * What I'm Working On: Professor Stephanie Barclay on Constitutional Rights and Democratic Governance * "Constitutional law is to government actors like law is for citizens," says Barclay of one of the arguments central to her forthcoming book, Constitutional Rights in a Democracy, which draws on her studies at Oxford University, where she is currently completing a Ph.D. in Law. The book is also grounded in her experience litigating constitutional cases a more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The housing market What will it take to solve America's housing crisis? - A new book co-authored by Wharton real estate professor Joseph Gyourko, "America's Housing Supply Problem: The Closing of the Suburban Frontier," examines the variables that contribute to all-time-high home prices by analyzing 50 years' worth of data to explain growing housing prices, especially in places that were once considered affordable. Why rental support w more PR