WASHINGTON, July 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AAP Headquarters July 16, 2026 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 The Honorable Lee Zeldin Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org Administrator www.aap.org U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Reply to 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW AAP Washington Office Washington, D.C. 20460 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E more ST

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 16, 2026 Douglas Troutman Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington D.C. 20460 Re: Docket No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2025-0036 - Request for 60 Day Extension of Comment Period Dear Assistant Administrator Troutman, The American Federation of Labor and Congress of I more ST

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump Administration was wrong in interpreting language in a federal regulation to allow it to terminate federal awards based on new program goals or agency priorities not identified until after the award was gr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration illegally misused (PDF) its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia sued the administration in J more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * AI uncovers potential antibiotics hidden in proteins linked to fatal brain disease * New antibiotic candidates for drug-resistant bacteria may reside inside prions, misfolded protein in the brain best known for rare and fatal degenerative brain diseases. Prion and prion-like proteins may hide short peptides, named "prionins," that can kill bacteria, suggesting proteins best known for their role in neurodegeneration may contain molecular fe more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Alumnae/i Participation in Giving is on the Rise at Bryn Mawr * Bryn Mawr closed its 2025-26 fiscal year on May 31, and the generosity of our community once again helped support the College's mission of educating students to the highest standard of excellence and preparing them for lives of purpose. Of particular note this year was the broader participation of Bryn Mawr alumnae/i. While the dollar amount of giving to the College has been strong in rec more PR

TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * ASI Reimagines Product Presentations With AI-Powered Inspire Design Studio in ESP+ New design capabilities help distributors visualize campaigns, create compelling presentations and uncover new possibilities for their clients' brands - all without leaving ESP+ - ASI today unveiled new AI capabilities that effectively equip distributors with their own powerful design studio in ESP+, allowing clients to experience p more PR

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- 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 Honors Joseph Franklin with Award of Merit Franklin was recognized for technical excellence, organizational leadership, and unwavering commitment to the standards community. - ASTM International presented its top annual award - the Award of Merit - more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Ballard Spahr Is a Finalist for the Colorado Lawyers Committee Pro Bono Law Firm of the Year * Ballard Spahr is a finalist for Law Firm of the Year honors from the Colorado Lawyers Committee (CLC), a nonprofit consortium of law firms dedicated to pro bono legal advocacy focusing on major public policy issues and systemic change. CLC will unveil the Law Firm of the Year and other pro bono awards on September 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in June in 8 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 7 states had decreases, and 30 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both over more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bonamici, Thompson, Davis, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Grandfamily, Kinship Caregivers for Children * WASHINGTON, DC [7/21/26] - Today Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Danny Davis (D-IL), and Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to support families in which children do not have parents in the home. About 2.5 million children across the United States are being raised in gran more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 21 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following news: * * * Broad Institute, Boston Children's Hospital, and The Jackson Laboratory launch the Center for Therapeutic Genetics, a non-profit effort to develop genetic medicines for rare and ultra-rare diseases * The new collaboration aims to develop precision medicines, including base and prime editing, to treat patients with rare diseases, using infrastructure and repeatable practices the center will share with others. Broad Institute, Bosto more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Buildings that cool like African elephants * During sunny and sweltering summer days, much relief comes from sweat. As beads of moisture evaporate on the skin, they pull heat away almost invisibly. It feels like a nuisance, but this is one of the most efficient cooling systems in the animal kingdom. But not all animals have the ability to sweat. The African elephant is one example, enduring intense heat out on the African savanna with da more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.20.26 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Rafael Acevedo, of Imperial County, has been appointed Associate Director, Region IV of the Division of Adult Institutions at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Acevedo has been the Warden at Richard Donovan State Prison since 2026, where he was the Acting Warden from 2024 to 2026 more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Can hedging make you a better communicator? * "People hedge all the time," says Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger. "Whether we are talking to a boss or a colleague, a salesperson talking to a client, a marketer trying to pitch something, or even talking to family members, we often say things like 'That could work' or 'This might be a good approach.' But how does hedging impact persuasion? And might certain types of hedges be more im more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on July 21, 2026, by Joseph Llobrera, senior director of research for the Food Assistance Team: * * * Number of Children Receiving SNAP Continues to Drop Under Harmful 2025 Republican Reconciliation Law In the 19 states with publicly available data or that have shared unpublished data, the harmful Republican reconciliation law has taken SNAP food assistance away from more than 1 million children since it was enacted in July 2025. That accounts  more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 21 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Charity Starts At Home * American novelist Thomas Wolfe articulated in the 1940s that "you can never go home again"-implying that after life experiences have changed you, returning to the place where your life started will never feel quite the same as it once did. Wolfe may have captured one viewpoint with his idiom, but perhaps it deserves another consideration. If "home" is measured by more than just geography, then Dr. Thav Thambi-Pilla more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Study Finds New Forever Chemicals in Firefighters After Fires * Forever chemicals are so prevalent in consumer goods that they can be detected in nearly everyone. But firefighters are exposed to these complex chemical compounds, also called PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), more frequently than the general population. There are thousands of different kinds of PFAS, and they're found in foam used to put out fires and in protective f more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Urge President Trump to Grant Major Disaster Declaration to 33 Texas Counties Impacted by Severe Weather * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today sent a letter of support for Texas Governor Greg Abbott's major disaster declaration request to President Donald J. Trump that would provide necessary response and recovery resources to 33 counties in Texas that were affected by severe rainfall and flash flooding this mo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard * SAN FRANCISCO-The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled on Friday that the Environmental Protection Agency must follow the law and implement the strengthened health-based 2024 National Ambient Air Quality Standard for particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution, commonly known as soot. The court rejected the EPA's arguments for slow-walking i more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, July 20 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard * The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled on Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must follow the law and implement the strengthened health-based 2024 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution, commonly known as soot. The court rejected EPA's arguments f more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Advises Spire Partners on Acquisition by Macquarie Asset Management * Dechert advised Spire Partners (Spire) on its acquisition by Macquarie Asset Management (MAM). The acquisition will see Spire become MAM's European collateralized loan obligation (CLO) platform within its Credit & Insurance division. The transaction aligns with MAM's strategic priority to scale its key capabilities across the Credit & Insurance d more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Joyce Welcomes Johnstown Little League Softball World Series Champions to the White House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Joyce, M.D., welcomed the 2025 Little League Softball World Series champions from Johnstown to the White House, where he had the honor of introducing the team to President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office. As the team entered the Oval Office, Congressman Joyce introduced the champions to the President, sa more PR

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 21 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news: * * * Dr. Tejesh Patel Appointed to Dual Chair Role in Pathology and Dermatology * Tejesh Patel, MD, FAAD, has been named chair of the University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of Medicine's Department of Pathology, effective July 1. Dr. Patel has served as interim chair since March 2024. He has also served as chair of the Kaplan-Amonette Department of Dermatology since 2018 and will now lead both departments. "Being both a de more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Sponsors Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys 2026 Glitter Gala and Auction * ATLANTA, July 21, 2026 -Duane Morris LLP is a sponsor of the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys 2026 Glitter Gala and Auction. The event is the organization's signature fundraiser, supporting the Georgia Association of Black Women Attorneys Foundation. The foundation provides scholarships, mentoring p more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 21 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Court Orders EPA to Implement National Soot Standard Victory -- Ruling sets February 2027 deadline for EPA to identify areas out of compliance with strengthened 2024 PM2.5 standard - The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled on Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must follow the law and implement the strengthened health-based 2024 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for pa more PR

ST. DAVIDS, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Eastern University issued the following news: * * * Eastern University's MBA Receives Outstanding Student Satisfaction and Net Promoter Score Eastern University's College of Business and Leadership (CBL) announced exceptional results from its latest annual MBA satisfaction survey, reporting a 95% student satisfaction rate and a Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 75. These figures outperform peers and continue to climb each year, reinforcing the program's commitment to providing a superior, student-centered educa more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 21 (TNSletter) -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following letter to Justice Assistant Inspector General M. Sean M. O'Neill: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 15, 2026 M. Sean M. O'Neill Assistant Inspector General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20530-0001 Dear Assistant Inspector General O'Neill: Following up on my letter to you of May  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed amending two jet routes and two Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range (VOR) federal airways in the vicinity of Slate Run, Pennsylvania, as part of the agency's continuing transition under its VOR Minimum Operational Network program. Comments are due on September 3, 2026. The proposal follows the planned decommissioning of the VOR component of the Slate Run VOR/Tactical Air Navigation navigational aid. The Distance Measuring E more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Fetterman Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Federal Marijuana Legalization Bill U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined his Senate Democratic colleagues in reintroducing the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act, comprehensive legislation that would end the harmful federal prohibition of cannabis by removing cannabis from the list of federally controlled substances and empowering states to create their own laws. "I'v more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Fetterman Leads Pennsylvania Colleagues in America 250 Congressional Time Capsule Submission Last week, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), in collaboration with U.S. Steel and the United Steelworkers, submitted a steel plaque on behalf of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to be included in the America 250 Congressional time capsule. The inscription -- Forged in steel from the birthplace of the United States of America -- reco more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Thune, Fischer, Introduce Legislation to Improve the FCC's Broadband Mapping Process Last week, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), John Thune (R-SD), and Deb Fischer (R-NE) introduced the Broadband Mapping Accurate Providers (MAP) Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation that directs the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to evaluate and improve its broadband mapping process. The FCC has made significant strides  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Film tax credits spur economic development, job growth * Pittsburgh Film Office, union officials chart city's history, economic growth PITTSBURGH, July 20 - From "Silence of the Lambs" and "The Dark Knight Rises" to "Mayor of Kingstown" and "The Pitt," more than 250 productions have filmed in southwest Pennsylvania while generating billions of dollars in economic activity and supporting good-paying jobs. "Pittsburgh and western more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Secures House Passage of Bipartisan EARLY Act Reauthorization * House passage marks a resounding bipartisan victory for women's health, cancer prevention, and early detection Washington, DC- Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-01), Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus, announced House passage of his bipartisan EARLY Act reauthorization -a major victory for women's health, cancer prevention, and early detection. The more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Freeman bill to allow roadside assistance vehicles to use blue safety lights signed into law * HARRISBURG, July 20 - Pennsylvania has a new law that would allow more vehicles to use blue safety lights in order to increase the visibility of roadside assistance vehicles, according to prime sponsor state Rep. Robert Freeman. Previously, only vehicles identified as "tow trucks" were permitted to operate blue lights while the truck is more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Gaby Gilbeau Joins RV Industry Association As Director Of State Affairs * The RV Industry Association welcomes Gaby Gilbeau as its new Director of State Affairs. The RV Industry Association's Government Affairs staff are industry experts for our members, state legislators, regulators, and RV industry stakeholders. Their federal and state affairs teams champion the RV industry on Capitol Hill and closely follow relevant legis more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Geneva Welcomes John Fry as History Professor and Department Chair John Fry, PhD joins the Geneva College faculty as professor of history and humanities and chair of the Department of History, Political Science and Sociology. Fry comes to Geneva from Trinity Christian College where he served as associate vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty for the past year and as professor of history since 2003. He has a PhD in history from the Univer more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Gov. Shapiro signs Young's anti-human trafficking bill into law New law will help combat human trafficking in PA by requiring training for hospitality workers -  A state House bill designed to help combat human trafficking in Pennsylvania was signed into law today by Gov. Josh Shapiro. Authored by state Rep. Regina Young, D-Phila./Delaware, the law, Act 31 of 2026, mandates human trafficking awareness training for Pennsylvania wo more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Grant Memo: Public School Facility Improvements, Multimodal Projects, Community Improvement, and Additional Grant Opportunities for Your District * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Commonwealth Financing Authority: Public School Facility Improvement Grant Who May Apply: School entities, defined as a school district or an area career and technical school. Use: Facility improvement projects, including but not limited to roof repair/replac more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Happy Valley, Penn State to host 2026 State Games of America * Penn State and Happy Valley will welcome more than 8,000 amateur athletes and supporters of all ages as the region hosts the 2026 State Games of America and Pennsylvania Senior Games.  Held July 24 through Aug. 2, the biennial event will bring together participants representing State Games programs from across the country to compete in 50 sports. The State Games of America, more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Continues Strategic Growth in Boston with Addition of Finance Partner Fred David * BOSTON (July 21, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues its strategic growth in Boston with the addition of Fred David, previously from Akin Gump, as a partner in its Financial Services Section. Mr. David advises private credit funds, private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, and other financial institutions on more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * In Philadelphia, Governor Shapiro Highlights Major Investments in Innovation, Economic Development Secured in the 2026-27 Budget In the 2026-27 budget, Governor Shapiro secured $125 million to create the Innovate in PA 2.0 program to help promising startups, create a statewide clinical trial network for the life sciences, and enhance the Commonwealth's innovation network. Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch: FBI Received Faxes 'Claiming Credit' for TWA Flight 800 -- New Documentary Marks 30th Anniversary Judicial Watch announced today that it received 415 pages of records in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) which show the Bureau received faxes claiming credit for the July 1996 explosion of Trans World Airlines (TWA) Flight 800. A FBI New York Field Office electronic communication was issued in  more PR

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Juniata College Announces August Construction Start for 17the Street Gateway Project Juniata College is proud to announce that construction of the highly anticipated 17th Street Gateway Project will officially begin next month. Once completed, the facility will be the state-of-the-art home of Juniata's nursing program, expand access to primary and specialty healthcare providers, foster regional economic growth, and offer a welcoming bridge to the Huntingd more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSletter) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following letter to the University of California San Diego campus counsel Daniel W. Park: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 20, 2026 Daniel W. Park Chief Campus Counsel University of California San Diego 9500 Gilman Dr. La Jolla, CA 92093 c/o Tania Faransso Wilmer Hale 2100 Pennsylvania A venue, NW Washington, DC 20037 VIA E-mail to: dpark@ucsd.edu; tania.faransso@wilmerhale.com Re: United States' Title VI Inquiry Findings Dear Mr. Park: On Mar more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Adds Labor and Employment Litigator in Raleigh Raleigh - Global law firm K&L Gates LLP welcomes Brodie D. Erwin as a partner in its Labor, Employment, and Workplace Safety practice. Erwin joins the firm's Raleigh office from Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Erwin is a trusted advisor to employers of all sizes and across a wide range of industries. He maintains a nationwide practice counseling and representing clients on the full more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean, Gottheimer Introduce Resolution to Protect the Delaware Water Gap * (July 21, 2026) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) introduced a bipartisan resolution expressing support for maintaining the designation of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. "The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is an important resource for our region," said Congressman Kean. "N more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- King's College issued the following news: * * * King's College Awarded $1 Million RACP Grant for Track Reconstruction Project Kaitlin Hall King's College has been awarded a $1 million Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to reconstruct the track at the Robert L. Betzler Athletic Complex, which will enhance the student-athlete experience while expanding recreational opportunities for the greater Northeastern Pennsylvania community. This generous in more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 21 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Policy Resources for Education Innovation Empowering states to turn policy flexibility into real innovation and transformation KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Many states already have significant policy flexibility to support learner centered innovation but lack practical tools to help leaders operationalize those opportunities * KnowledgeWorks' innovation guides and policy primers translate policy flexibility into clear, actionable pathways for designing and scaling new lea more PR

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Kutztown University Foundation Celebrates Historic Year of Philanthropic Support The Kutztown University Foundation has concluded fiscal year 2025-26 with the most successful fundraising year in its history, securing $12,180,939 in philanthropic commitments to support Kutztown University students, programs and priorities. The milestone eclipses the Foundation's previous fundraising record of $10,415,005, established in fiscal year 2021-22, and ref more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Lycoming College course in Worldbuilding taps into popular pastime * Driven by movie franchises and role-playing games such as Dungeons & Dragons, interest in worldbuilding has grown rapidly in recent years. Lycoming College joined the party this spring with a popular course that attracted students from a large variety of majors. Led by Phoebe D. Wagner, Ph.D., an assistant professor of creative writing at Lycoming College who has been recognized Publ more PR

ERIE, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Mercyhurst University issued the following news: * * * Mercyhurst highlights community achievements at Annual Innovation Beehive Network Celebration Mercyhurst University hosted the 11th Annual Innovation Beehive Network Celebration, which brings together entrepreneurs, investors, university leaders, and community members across the Erie region. The event highlights the Beehive Network's achievements and discusses avenues for success. It was held Thursday, July 16. "The event wasn't just about celebrating what more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Michele Gehrke named among California's Top Labor & Employment Lawyers * SAN FRANCISCO - Reed Smith today announced that partner Michele Haydel Gehrke has once again been recognized by the Daily Journal as one of California's Top Labor & Employment Lawyers, honoring her work representing employers in complex, high-stakes employment litigation and counseling Based in Reed Smith's San Francisco office, Gehrke is wid more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * NATO explores the future of robotics at Penn's GRASP Lab * A NATO Allied Command Transformation delegation visited the Penn's GRASP Lab in June to learn how researchers are advancing robotics and autonomous systems with applications spanning disaster response, infrastructure, and national security. From Penn Engineering *** Original text here: https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/nato-explores-future-robotics-penns-grasp-lab more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division published a notice announcing that the Naval Surface Technology and Innovation Consortium (NSTIC) updated its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing adds 58 organizations as parties to the collaborative research venture and removes eight others. No other changes were made to the consortium's planned activities. Membership remains open, and NSTIC said it will continue filing notifications of membership changes. Suzanne  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. nutzliche Klimaschutzmassnahmen statt nutzlose teuere Fossilkraftstoffenausgrenzung -A--- Einfuhrung -B--- tatsachliche Losung(en) und die tatsachliche Ursachen (S.8) (-C---S.18) -C--- kleine (Nano) Ursachen, CO2 Freisetzung lediglich 6 v H anthropogen, grosse Folgen -D--- Die Meeren und Ozeanen sind wichtigst fur die CO2-Entsorgung (S.22) -E--- Beeintrachtung durch  more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on July 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.6 Million to Reduce Energy Costs for Schools, Businesses, and Residents Today's funding approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority will help lower energy costs and reduce carbon pollution in four counties. $1.6 Million in grants were approved through the Solar for Schools Grant Program, which has invested more than $24.2 million in 82  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Urges Eligible Veterans in Need to Seek Support Through the Veterans Temporary Assistance Program Veterans and their dependents can apply for up to $1,600 per year to cover unexpected financial hardships, such as utility bills, rent payments, and groceries. - Annville, PA -The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) offers financial assistance to veterans who are f more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Paul Hastings Advises KeyBanc Capital Markets and Other Partners on $356 Million Financing for Repowering of Exus Renewables Wind Projects * Paul Hastings LLP advised KeyBanc Capital Markets, along with other partners, as coordinating lead arranger in the $356 million construction financing for the repowering of Exus Renewables North America's two Pennsylvania wind energy projects: the Cambria Wind Farm and the Highland N more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College earns first place in Donate Life challenge Pennsylvania College of Technology nursing students and Wellness Committee members recently received first-place recognition in this year's Donate Life Pennsylvania College Challenge. The initiative encourages students to become advocates for organ and tissue donation on campus and in their communities. Penn College's team joined student groups from 11 other colleges and unive more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College receives $1.5 million state grant Pennsylvania College of Technology is the recipient of a $1.5 million state grant earmarked to enhance facilities at the institution's Schneebeli Earth Science Center in Clinton Township. The funding - to be matched by the college - will be used to expand and enhance the diesel technology, heavy equipment and electric power generation programs housed at the facility, located about 10 m more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State honors military service during 15th Military Appreciation Week * Penn State will celebrate the 15th anniversary of its annual Military Appreciation week with Military Appreciation events on Nov. 7-14, honoring the service and sacrifice of the nation's military community while commemorating the 35th anniversary of the end of the Gulf War, also known as Operation Desert Storm.  The weeklong celebration will recognize veterans, more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Great Valley adds research-focused master's to artificial intelligence programs New research-intensive master of science degree prepares students for research careers in industry and academia and for doctoral study By Allison S. Duncan Penn State Great Valley will offer a master of science in artificial intelligence (AI), beginning in fall 2026. This 30-credit graduate program, delivered through hybrid courses, is designed t more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Financial aid expert helps students navigate paying for college Financial aid specialist Scott Semerod explains how personalized guidance helps students plan for college By Ryan Abramson Changes to federal student aid programs are prompting many Lehigh Valley families to take a fresh look at how they will pay for college. Penn State Lehigh Valley is encouraging students and parents to begin those conversations early b more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on July 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests in Safer, More Reliable School Transportation with More Than $1.1 Million in Grants to Train New School Bus Drivers More than $1.1 million will help 26 school transportation providers train more than 430 school bus drivers across 19 counties. This is the administration's second investment in school bus safety this year. - Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Pe more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Senate education chair visits Penn College State Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver, majority chairwoman of the Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee, toured Penn College's main campus and Schneebeli Earth Science Center on Monday. While at the college, Culver (Senate District 27); Cindy Urban, executive director of the Senate Education Committee; and Erin Wachter, Penn State's director of state relations, gained a first-han more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Pielli's bill to incentivize National Guard enlistment is now law * HARRISBURG, July 20 - State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced today that his legislation to expand partial tuition reimbursements for enlistment in the National Guard has been signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro. The bill (H.B. 1102, now Act 30 of 2026 ) expands the partial tuition reimbursement program to cover enlistment in the National Guard by U.S. Arm more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * PMOS raises risk of heart disease * Young women with polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), may face higher risks of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) including heart attacks and strokes, according to a new study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Rochester Medicin more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Programmed for Excellence: Students Win Award at Cambridge University's "Hack the Law" Event * Two Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University students recently were selected to participate in the prestigious University of Cambridge's "Hack the Law" event. Preet Patel, 3L, and Joseph Wyche, 2L, were selected to travel to England to be part of Cambridge's AI & Law competition, where they won a significant award. The duo were encourage more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: What can AI realistically do for medical research right now? * HERSHEY, Pa. -A new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) tools is emerging to help speed up scientific discovery, especially in biomedical research. By analyzing massive datasets, these tools could flag genes that shed light on how disease progresses or drugs that may lead to a potential new treatment, but any errors AI makes can carry serious consequences, according t more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith advises Wind Point Partners on acquisition of Forthglade * LONDON - Reed Smith has advised Wind Point Partners on the acquisition of leading UK natural pet food company Forthglade through its portfolio company, Assisi Pet Care. The acquisition marks another significant milestone in Wind Point's strategy of building Assisi into a leading European premium natural pet care platform. Forthglade, founded in  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Reps. Gottheimer and Kean Introduce Resolution to Keep Delaware Water Gap a National Recreation Area, Citing Local Input U.S. Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-7) introduced a House resolution opposing the redesignation of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area as a national park and preserve, pointing to a lack of local support for the change. The resolution was introduced by Representative  more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 21 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition * by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations Cedarville University's Student Launch Team placed third overall at the 2026 Space Grant Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition, earning recognition for engineering innovation, technical excellence and Christ-centered leadership. Competing against 16 collegiate teams from across the United States and one international te more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Semaglutide still has benefits after one year * People taking semaglutide for weight loss continued to consume significantly fewer calories after 60 weeks on the medication, helping explain how the medication supports both initial weight loss and long-term weight maintenance. The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and led by investigators from Penn's Center for Weight and Eating Disor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, with five co-signers issued the following letter to President Trump supporting Mississippi's disaster declaration request: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 20, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear President Trump, We write in strong support of Governor Tate Reeves' request for a major disaster declaration following the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Severe flooding linked to increased deaths from opioid use in rural Appalachia * Severe flooding may contribute to higher mortality rates from opioid use in rural Appalachia, according to a study by researchers at Penn State.  The findings -published today (July 20) in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences -are particularly relevant as they come as severe floods are increasing in prevalence and severity due to climate cha more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 21 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Highmark, a health insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Shared success: Highmark Wholecare and Wellspan Forge Inspired Path to Community Reinvestment * * Novel value-based contract invests savings into local community organizations that improve the health of families struggling with health-related social needs PITTSBURGH (July 21, 2026) - Highmark Wholecare and WellSpan Health today announced a groundbreaking program within their new value-based care ag more PR

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Ship Student's academic and professional study abroad experiences * Study abroad opportunities have taken Ship students around the world -from Europe to down under in Australia, students have immersed themselves in new ways of life and cultures, learned from experts in the classroom, gained experience in their selected fields of study and gained valuable internship opportunities. Spring 2026 study abroad undergraduate students: Jacob Kessler more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Snake Robots Support Earthquake Search and Rescue in Venezuela * Carnegie Mellon University researchers worked alongside international search and rescue teams in Venezuela to explore collapsed buildings with snake robots () following two massive earthquakes that devastated cities. The robots, developed in the School of Computer Science's Robotics Institute (), look and move like snakes. They can slither into tight spaces, and a camera mounted  more PR

TORONTO, Ontario, July 20 -- The University of Toronto posted the following news: * * * This may hurt: Researchers find brain pathway linked to 'nocebo' pain * If you're worried a needle at a doctor's office is really going to hurt, there's a good chance it will. That's the nocebo effect, where negative expectations amplify painful sensations - essentially the opposite of the placebo effect, where positive expectations can help relieve pain. New research from the University of Toronto, in collaboration with colleagues at McGill Universi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news: * * * Transforming Maternal Care: First Lady Lori Shapiro and Secretary of Health Bogen to Highlight $5.2 Million in 2026-2027 Budget to Protect Moms and Babies Governor Shapiro prioritized maternal and child health, investing a historic $17.5 million to improve outcomes and combat postpartum depression. The newly signed 2026-2027 bipartisan state budget builds on this momentum with $5.2 million to enhance vital infrastructure and care for  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * UVA Dine Delivers a Fresh, Local Approach to University Dining At the University of Virginia, university dining begins long before meals reach the plate. Through Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's UVA Dine program, a focus on local sourcing, sustainability, and community partnerships is reshaping how food is experienced--turning everyday dining into a direct connection wit more PR