NEW YORK, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Mount Sinai Health System posted the following news release: * * * $5 Million Gift Establishes Colton Center for Autoimmunity at Mount Sinai to Advance Precision Medicine for Autoimmune Diseases * A $5 million gift from philanthropists Judith and Stewart Colton will establish a Colton Center for Autoimmunity within the Marc and Jennifer Lipschultz Precision Immunology Institute (PrIISM) at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. This move expands research focused on earlier detection, precis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 2026 AT 2:30PM ET*** * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, July 22, at 2:30 PM ET, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) will convene a spotlight forum with Senate Judiciary Committee members to examine the Department of Justice's abandonment of the rule of law, its failure to deliver justice for Epstein survivors, and the erosion of institutional independence under an Acting Attorney General who answers to the Pr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A one-two punch: Using lipid nanoparticles to transform oral cancer treatment * Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most common form of head and neck cancer, and the number of new cases is predicted to rise by 30% in the next decade. Despite decades of cancer research, treating OSCC remains a challenge. The five-year survival rate is approximately 50%, and standard treatments such as ablative surgery and radiation often leave pati more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Pennsylvania Sues Penn State Health Over Hospital's Cancellation of Gender-Affirming Procedure The ACLU-PA and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP filed a lawsuit against Penn State Health after a hospital in the Penn State Health network abruptly canceled a gender-affirming procedure. DAUPHIN COUNTY, Penn. - The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania and Patterson Belknap Webb & Tyler LLP filed a more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * AI Hub honors 14 individuals with Penn State AI Awards * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State AI Hub, one of the five research hubs housed under the Institute for Computational and Data Sciences (ICDS), has recognized 14 students, faculty and alumni with 2026 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awards for their AI-related innovations and contributions to society. The Penn State AI Awards is an annual University-wide compe more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Aramark IN2WORK Program Marks America's 250th with ACES "Rematch" Bake-Off in Florida At two Florida correctional facilities this month, participants in Aramark's IN2WORK culinary workforce training program stepped into a competition kitchen to prove not only what they've learned but also what they're capable of. The ACES "Rematch" Bake-Off, held July  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 22 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Files Suit against Drug Manufacturers for Illegally Limiting Patient Access * Griffin: 'Drug manufacturers embarked on a coordinated campaign to limit patient access while blatantly ignoring Arkansas law. I won't stand for it and am bringing this lawsuit today to ensure Arkansas patients are always put first' ITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a lawsuit h more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Mr. Frank J. Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20224 Mr. Scott K.H. Bessent Secretary of Treasury U.S. Department of Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, D.C. 20220 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov, Docket No. IRS-2026-0628) Re: Alternative Method fo more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Building starter homes near transit provides greater opportunities * Policy Committee examines housing needs in Allegheny County CASTLE SHANNON, July 22 - A lack of starter homes has limited options for workers, including a younger generation that is unable to realize the American dream - which for many includes home ownership, building generational wealth and starting a family. Unable to find affordable housing options, many are more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.22.2026 Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Patrick J. Campion, of Folsom, has been appointed Senior Labor Relations Officer at the California Department of Human Resources, where he has served as Labor Relations Officer since 2021. Campion was a Principal Program Budget Analyst at the California Department of Finance in 2021, where he was Finance more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Researchers Lead Three DOE Genesis Mission Awards to Advance the Future of AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery * Carnegie Mellon University, working with researchers, partners and collaborators at Department of Energy national laboratories and other universities, will lead three projects selected for funding () through the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Genesis Mission, positioning CMU at the forefront of a national effort to tran more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Republicans are choosing a war over healthcare for the American people. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan Boyle held a press conference calling out Republicans' budget bill for bankrolling Trump's reckless war with Iran and failing to lower costs for working families. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Meuser Releases Staff Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Report on Fraud and Scams, Holds Fireside Chat with Chairman Hill * Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), Chairman of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released a final staff report on financial fraud and scams facing the American public. The report, entitled Fighting Back: A Policy Framework for Combating the Rise of Finan more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Launches David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced today a $50 million gift from Einhorn Collaborative to establish the David M. Einhorn Institute for Early Relational Health (Einhorn Institute), advancing a new frontier in pediatric care focused on the science of human connection and its impact on he more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Celebrates $720,000 for Sewer Upgrades in Bellevue Borough * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that the Borough of Bellevue is receiving $720,000 for upgrades to their sewer infrastructure. This funding will pay for improvements to sanitary sewer infrastructure along Straw Avenue in Bellevue-an important move for public health and safety and the longevity of the wastewater system. "Strong, more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Connecting Autonomous Laboratories to Speed Scientific Advancement * Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University will develop AI-based tools that will enable autonomous laboratories to work together as one connected research ecosystem. The project has been selected to receive funding by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Genesis Mission. The CMU research team, led by Herman Herman (), director of CMU's National Robotics Engineeri more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 22 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Court orders EPA to implement federal soot pollution standard WASHINGTON -- A federal court ruled late Friday that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) violated the Clean Air Act by failing to identify areas with unhealthy soot pollution by the deadline required by law. The court ordered EPA to complete and publish nationwide designations by February 6, 2027, clearing the way for stronger protections more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Ranked as Top CLO Counsel for the First Half of 2026 * Congratulations to Dechert's CLO team, which has again been ranked among the top CLO counsel for the first half of 2026 in the U.S. for both issuers and managers. The team was ranked the #1 issuer counsel for U.S. collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) in the first half of 2026 by Asset-Backed Alert, as well as topping Creditflux's H1 U.S. CLO and private credit  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio to Vote 'No' on Defense Bill Increasing Funding for Reckless Iran War * WASHINGTON, D.C. -After initially voting against the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the House Armed Services Committee, Navy and Iraq War veteran Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) will again vote 'no' on the NDAA in today's House Floor vote. The Pennsylvania Congressman's opposition stems from several issues, including a $1.15 trillion increase  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * REMINDER: Avid Election Deniers Running in Battleground Gov Races Following Trump's speech to the nation attacking democracy, a reminder that Republican election deniers are running for governor in battleground states this year, with the Washington Post recently reporting: "Political figures who took leading roles in trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election appear on track to win the Republican Party's nomination for governor in several of t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release: * * * DHS and Department of Justice Announce Move to Revoke U.S. Citizenship from 10 Naturalized Criminals Including Child Molesters, Scammers, and Drug Dealers U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services assisted the Department of Justice (DOJ) with several recent denaturalization actions in U.S. district courts to revoke citizenship from 10 individuals accused of serious crimes, including sexual abuse o more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, McCormick Lead Bipartisan Push to Renew ASAP Program Helping Make Transit Accessible for All * July 22, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Ahead of the 36th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today introduced bipartisan legislation to renew the All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP) - a program Duckworth championed in the Bipartisan Infrast more PR

AKRON, Ohio, July 23 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock payable September 1, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 7, 2026. * * * FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its electric distribution companies form one  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Statement on H.R. 9770 and H. Con. Res. 113 * End the war. Pay our troops. Fund our government. Oppose any and all pay raises for elected officials. This should be the unequivocal position of every elected official in America. I will continue to follow the law and will vote to enforce the War Powers Act of 1973, and I will support any clean resolutions following the statutory 60-day time period. I will vote to continue to  more PR

LANCASTER, Pennsylvania, July 20 -- Franklin and Marshall College issued the following news: * * * F&M Experts Weigh in on Wildfire Air Quality By Kim O'Brien As Canadian wildfire haze blanketed the mid-Atlantic last week, local news sources turned to experts at Franklin & Marshall College for air quality and public health insights. Professor of Geosciences Robert Walter '75 has been monitoring Lancaster's air-quality index (AQI) via an air sampler atop of the Alumni Sports & Fitness Center. Student researcher Julian Marsh '28 and local s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC Three Corporate Drive Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047 T 847-550-2300 T 888-391-6300 www.fresenius-kabi.com/us July 20, 2026 Drug Enforcement Administration Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative / DPW 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, Virginia 22152 Re: Docket No. DEA-1278; RIN 1117-AB86; "Revision of Applications for Manufacturing  more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * From one mother to another * By the time he was 4 years old, Norma Granados-Madrigale's son had been kicked out of every preschool he'd attended. He got in trouble for things he said and his reactions to other children, leading to intense meltdowns that his teachers struggled to manage. The calls to please pick him up early would come in the middle of the workday, at least every week-sometimes every day. Eventua more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Announces Leadership Transition at the Pennsylvania Department of General Services Pennsylvania Department of General Services Secretary Reggie McNeil will conclude his service effective Friday, July 31, 2026. DGS Executive Deputy Secretary Sandra Aguilera will serve as Acting Secretary beginning Saturday, August 1, 2026, ensuring continuity of leadership. - Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announc more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 22 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Maryland Health Benefit Exchange Board of Trustees Appoints Johanna Fabian-Marks as Executive Director * ANNAPOLIS, MD -Governor Moore today announced the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange (MHBE) Board of Trustees appointed Johanna Fabian-Marks as Executive Director succeeding longtime Executive Director Michele Eberle. Fabian-Marks will lead the agency's continued efforts to expand access to affordable, high-quality  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Hagerty Leads Historic Senate Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing to Review the Supreme Court's Budget Request * The hearing takes place amid increased security threats against Supreme Court Justices WASHINGTON -On Tuesday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), led the Subcommittee's third and final hearing for Fiscal Year 2027. Justic more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Harnessing AI to Find Critical Minerals * Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University will develop a new artificial intelligence framework to better identify critical minerals in the ground, increasing America's access to these valuable materials and reducing the cost and time for exploration and extraction. The CMU research team will work with Sandia National Laboratories, Colorado School of Mines and the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center () t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners * ACL has announced the winners of the first phase of its Health at Home Challenge. This Challenge is designed to support independence, improve health, and reduce costs for up to one million dually eligible (or near-dually eligible) Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by scaling advanced community care networks that partner with healthcare organizations to integ more PR

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, July 22 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Students Conduct Innovative Summer Research with Professors * Pictured from left observing dark matter in HPU's Culp Planetarium were sophomore physics majors Sencerity Baker and Blake Bird with Dr. Alex Sobotka, assistant professor of physics. HIGH POINT, N.C., July 22, 2026 - High Point University's labs are buzzing this summer with students and faculty collaborating on innovative research through three unique programs. Students f more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Victory! Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules Against Warrantless Searches of Property Today, in a landmark decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled unanimously 7-0 in favor of the Punxsutawney and Pitch Pine hunting clubs in their case against warrantless searches of their property by state government agents. The Institute for Justice (IJ), a public interest law firm and a leader in protecting property rights around the nati more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said Pistoia Alliance, Inc., Wakefield, Massachusetts, filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated April 15, adds six members and records one withdrawal. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. Membership Changes 1. Alti more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy Consortium filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated Jan. 15, adds nine members. No members withdrew, and membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. Membership Changes 1.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Open Group, L.L.C., Berkshire, United Kingdom, (TOG) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated May 21, 2026, adds 87 members, records 81 withdrawals and reports three member name changes. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Ant more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated Jan. 8, 2026, adds 18 members and records 32 withdrawals. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. Membership Changes 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that National Spectrum Consortium Inc., Washington, filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture. The filing, dated February 19, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added 56 members and reported 91 withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to submit additional notifications as membership chang more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises BioLife Solutions on US$1.5 Billion Acquisition by Repligen Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised BioLife Solutions, Inc., a developer and supplier of cell processing tools and biopreservation media used in cell and gene therapy applications, on its acquisition by Repligen Corporation for an enterprise value of approximately US$1.5 billion. BioLife Solutions, a Bothell, WA based company, is a developer and supplier of cell more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Votes for Continuing Resolution to Keep Government Open * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in support of H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation to keep the federal government open through December 4, 2026. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the Senate for consideration. "House Republicans took responsible action to keep the government open, protect e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly votes for FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act, votes for service member pay raise * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) voted in favor of the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a comprehensive package of legislation to support the U.S. military and its service members. "President Trump and congressional Republicans have promised to restore greatness to America's military, and this year's NDAA does j more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Kenyatta secures $500,000 in state funding for upgrades to OIC training facility * Reaffirming his commitment to uplifting North Philadelphia, state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta today announced that Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc. was awarded $500,000 in state funding. "As a public servant, my mission is to help North Philly thrive. I'm thrilled that OIC will use this funding to foster sustainability in our community with ne more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * La Salle University Board of Trustees welcomes new members The two new members bring over six decades of experience from the finance, business, manufacturing, and automation industries to their roles. Royal Cole, '83, and Jill Evanko, '00, have been elected as the newest members of La Salle University's Board of Trustees, with both having assumed their roles on July 1, 2026. Between them, the newest trustees bring over six decades of experience from more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Study Delivers First Evidence-Based Tool for Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism in Children * A multi-institutional study including researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) is the first prospective investigation to characterize how Pulmonary Embolism (PE) presents in children and evaluate a bedside clinical decision rule for identifying children at very low risk of the condition.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Advocates for Increasing Access to Capital for Main Street Businesses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) spoke on the House floor ahead of passage of H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act, legislation that would reduce regulations on community banks to make it easier for these institutions to lend to families and small businesses. The legislation would encourage the creation of new banks by tailoring re more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * MILL at Penn State Berks receives state manufacturing innovation grant Grant supports student collaboration with Brentwood Industries on real-world projects By Lisa R. Baldi WYOMISSING, Pa. - Through the Manufacturing Innovation and Learning Lab (MILL) at Penn State Berks, students will have an opportunity to collaborate with Brentwood Industries staff on real-world projects. The MILL recently received a grant for $63,646 through t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Partner Rob Schwartz Testifies on Sports Event Prediction Markets Before US House Agriculture Subcommittee NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis partner and former general counsel at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Rob Schwartz testified before the US House Agriculture Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development during a hearing examining customer protections and market  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * My Statement on H.R.8800, The 2027 National Defense Authorization Act * Just a few years ago, the idea of voting against the National Defense Authorization Act would have been nearly unfathomable to me. For more than six decades, Congress understood that our national defense demanded serious, sober and bipartisan work. It still does. Even as Congress grew more divided, members of both parties tried to keep the NDAA focused on protecting ou more PR

NEW YORK, July 23 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Mayor Mamdani Announces Full Slate of Committee Appointees for Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary What you should know * The eighteen appointees include law professors and three former New York State judges - Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani today announced the full slate of members appointed to the Mayor's Advisory Committee on the Judiciary (MACJ), which evaluates candidates for judicial appointments and recommends qualified ca more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * New therapeutic target expands options for multiple myeloma * In a Phase I clinical trial, treatment with the investigational bispecific antibody cevostamab reduced cancer in more than 40 percent of patients with multiple myeloma, many of whom had already been through multiple other cancer treatments, and produced a median duration of response of 11.2 months before the cancer progressed. Cevostamab works by ac more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * New State Budget Signed by Governor Shapiro Creates $10 Million Fund to Support Pennsylvania Fruit Growers Harmed by Devastating Spring Freeze At Centre County orchard, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding gathers fruit growers for input to shape longterm support, encouraging Pennsylvanians to shop local. - Port Matilda, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding visited Way Fruit Fa more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Confirms Proposed ICE Detention Centers in Berks and Schuylkill Counties Will Not Move Forward The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) took action to protect local communities by issuing administrative orders requiring the proposed facilities to meet the Commonwealth's environmental requirements and address critical water and sewer infrastructure concerns. The proposed more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Department of Health Responding to Potential Measles Exposure at Snyder County Lowe's, Advises Unvaccinated Individuals are Most At-Risk People who may have been exposed and are not vaccinated should contact their health care provider or the Department of Health's toll-free hotline at 877-PA-HEALTH (877-724-3258) - The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) confirmed a Snyder County resident tested positive for measles  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following statement: * * * Senators Hail Court Ruling as Victory for PA Property Owners Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41), Senate Game & Fisheries Committee Chairman Greg Rothman (R-34) and Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-49) issued the following statement regarding the Pennsylvania Supreme Court's decision on Tuesday in favor of the Punxsutawney Hunting Club and the Pitch Pine Hunting Club: "Every Pennsylvanian deserves to feel safe and secure on their own pro more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Argall Bill to Remove Employment Barriers for Cosmetologists Signed into Law Legislation authored by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) to streamline licensing for the cosmetology workforce has been signed into law by the governor, a major step in addressing Pennsylvania's ongoing workforce shortages. "With salons and small businesses across Pennsylvania struggling to find enough licensed professionals, this new law will make it far easier more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn College receives $1.5M state grant for Schneebeli Earth Science Center * WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - 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 Twp. 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  more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * $2M DOE grant to fund development of nuclear industry readiness program The workforce development program, led by Penn State researchers, will include both a certification and a certificate program for quality assurance and safety training By Sarah Small UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The nuclear energy sector's workforce is trending older than for other energy sources and growing quickly, with the nation's nuclear reactor fleet employee more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Perry Votes to Stop Congressional Insider Trading * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA) voted to stop congressional insider trading of stocks. Perry, an original cosponsor of the "Stop Insider Trading Act," has been a longtime advocate for holding Members of Congress accountable for their personal financial transactions, and for the past decade has repeatedly cosponsored bipartisan legislation to stop this unethical practice. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Jennifer Walton Pfizer Inc Senior Vice President 1275 Pennsylvania Ave, NW, Suite 501 U.S. Policy & Government Relations Washington, DC 20004 Jennifer.Walton@pfizer.com VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION July 17, 2026 Drug Enforcement Administration Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative / DPW 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, Virginia 22152 Subject: Comments  more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * PMOS, formerly PCOS, raises risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, strokes * People 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. The increased risks are independent of more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Powering the Future of Cosmology With AI * Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and partners at the University of Washington are collaborating with the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory on a new Genesis Mission-funded project to help scientists use artificial intelligence to better understand the universe. Modern astronomy is producing more data than ever before. Powerful telescopes and instruments from arou more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia publishes essay about Supreme Court case in Regulatory Review * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Shoba Sivaprasad Wadhia published an essay in The Regulatory Review on Wednesday, July 22, discussing the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Mullin v. Doe, consolidated with Trump v. Miot. The court rejected a challenge to the Trump administration's decision to terminate temporary protected statu more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Reed Smith, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Reed Smith earns Latinvex 2026 ranking for Latin America arbitration work * MIAMI - Global law firm Reed Smith has again been recognized as a leading international law firm in Latin America, earning a prominent position in the Arbitration category of Latinvex's Latin America: Top International Law Firms (2026) rankings. The annual rankings, released July 9, highlight Reed Smith's continued excellence in internationa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon, Thompson Introduce Legislation to Protect Grandfamilies Affected by Substance Misuse * Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) and Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) today introduced the bipartisan Help Grandfamilies Prevent Child Abuse Act, legislation that would strengthen support for grandfamilies and other kinship caregivers by ensuring they have access to the services and resources they need to help children th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker Applauds House Passage of SAVE and Protect America Act * WASHINGTON -Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), Vice Chair of the House Budget Committee, spoke in favor of the SAVE and Protect America Act (H.Con.Res. 113) which was approved in the House of Representatives by a vote of 216to 214.Click the image above or here to watch Rep. Smucker's remarks. Rep. Smucker spoke in favor of the legislation, remarks as delivered below: "Thank you, Mr more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 22 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release: * * * Study suggests MSCI's ESG ratings favor stability over frequent updates * Cambridge, MA, July 22, 2026 - Many institutional investors depend on the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) ratings they pay for to assess risk and build resilient portfolios. They also don't want the scores that judge how environmentally, socially, and governance-conscious a company is to shift too often or sharp more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple partners with local business to support manufacturing in Pennsylvania * A new grant awarded to the College of Engineering and Demco Automation, a local alumni-owned business, will explore how AI can help engineers design and build automated manufacturing systems for Pennsylvania businesses. For decades, globalization and lower labor costs overseas have put pressure on American manufacturers, especially small businesses. But a new grant awarded more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 21 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple Police Officer Leroy Wimberly retires, leaving a lasting legacy * After nearly 20 years of service, Officer Leroy Wimberly looks back at building community on campus and in North Philadelphia. On a warm July afternoon, Police Officer Leroy Wimberly straightens his hat, steps out of his Community Engagement Unit van and begins one of his final walks across Temple University's campus. "It's been an honor to serve the Temple and North Philadelp more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Introduces 2 Bipartisan Bills to Support Grandfamilies, Kinship Caregivers, Children * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, U.S Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), introduced two bipartisan bills that would provide support, resources, and safeguards to grandfamilies, kinship caregivers, and the children under their guardianship. Rep. Thompson introduced the Supporting Grandfamilies Act of 2026 and the Help Grandfamilies Prevent Ch more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Supports Passage of the FY 2027 National Defense Authorization * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). The bill passed the House by a vote of 216-212. The FY27 NDAA authorizes $1.15 trillion in national defense discretionary spending to revitalize our defense industrial base, strengthen American deterrence, and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Senate Foreign Relations Committee released the following testimony by Douglas Mastriano, President Trump's nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia, from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Rosen and distinguished Members of the Committee, it is a tremendous honor to appear before you today as President Trump's nominee to be the United States Ambassador to Slovakia. I am deeply humbled by the President's confidence in me, and I am grateful for the opportunity to earn you more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston to Lead DOE Project Using Artificial Intelligence to Advance Next-Generation Energy Systems DOE-funded collaboration combines artificial intelligence, advanced physics and engineering to accelerate the design of nuclear fission and fusion energy technologies Key Takeaways * The University of Houston has been selected by the Department of Energy to lead a nearly $750,000 research project using artificial intelligence to accelerate the more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * VICTORY -- Philadelphia School District Agrees to Settle America First Legal's Lawsuit on Behalf of Clients Challenging Race-Based School Admissions Scheme * America First Legal (AFL), with co-counsel Wally Zimolong and Jonathan F. Mitchell, has secured a landmark settlement on behalf of parents who sued the School District of Philadelphia over its racially discriminatory high-school admissions policies. Un more PR

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, July 22 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Wabtec Reports Strong Second Quarter 2026 Results * Announces Increase to Full-Year Revenue & Adjusted EPS Guidance * Sales Growth of 17.5% to $3.18 Billion Driven by Both the Freight and Transit Segments * GAAP Operating Margin at 18.9%; Adjusted Operating Margin Up 0.8 pts to 21.9% * Strong Multi-year Backlog at $30.93 Billion; 12- more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release on july 22, 2026: * * * Wellington, Vanguard, and Blackstone Announce the Launch of Two Investment Solutions, Simplifying Access to Public and Private Markets Funds available at launch through Bank of America wealth management platforms - BOSTON, VALLEY FORGE, AND NEW YORK, --Wellington Management ("Wellington"), Vanguard, and Blackstone (NYSE: BX) today announced the launch of two new investment solutions created as part o more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * WellSpan Completes Comprehensive Migration of Technology Portfolio to AWS * WellSpan Health, the leading health care system serving Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland, today announced the successful completion of its technology migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The migration, one of the fastest and most comprehensive of its kind among health systems in the Mid-Atlantic region, transitioned more than 300 clinical application more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Would you trust AI for ethical advice? * Wharton professor Christian Terwiesch used to love the long-running advice column in The New York Times, "The Ethicist," until 2023. That's the year he and two colleagues at Penn's Wharton School conducted an experiment to see whether people could tell the difference between Kwame Anthony Appiah's advice or advice spit out by ChatGPT. In a blind study, even experienced professionals could not tell more PR