NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * 11 Defendants Charged In Dismantling Of Decade-Long Nationwide Marriage Fraud Scheme * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations ("HSI"), Pete Gizas, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Joseph B. Edlow, and We more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 2026 Penn State Renaissance Fund celebration to mark 50th anniversary * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -This year's University Renaissance Fund gala will honor the collective impact of 50 years of philanthropic support for high-achieving students with financial need. The event, scheduled for Nov. 4, will commemorate the founders who launched the Renaissance Fund, spotlight stories from among the thousands of students who have been awarded scholars more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * A historic quad, made whole again * The Quadrangle is Penn's oldest residential facility: designed in 1895 by architects and Penn faculty members Walter Cope and John Stewardson, it was originally conceived as 39 individual "houses." The Quad has been transformed over the years into three distinct college houses: Fisher Hassenfeld, Riepe, and Ware. And though this historic Quad was designed as a nod to the courtyard architecture of Oxford  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Administrator Lee Zeldin Announces Local Government Advisory Committee Membership, Revitalized Group Embodies EPA's Commitment to Cooperative Federalism * WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the revitalization of the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), an advisory group comprised of state and local officials who will help to advance the agency's core mission of protecting human health and the e more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, and Families from Cyber Attacks Critical Infrastructure Security Plan Will Give Infrastructure Entities Access to Cutting-Edge AI Defenses, Create a Dedicated Cyber Rapid-Response Service, Help Restore Utilities Hit by Attacks PARK RIDGE, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, August 12, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5)  more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Albright College issued the following news: * * * Albright College Named a Career Development College of Distinction A college degree has always been an investment in the future, but in today's labor market, a diploma alone is rarely enough. Students need institutions that actively bridge the gap between academic preparation and professional life. Colleges of Distinction is proud to name Albright College a 2026-2027 Career Development College of Distinction, recognizing its commitment to building that bridge more PR

MEADVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Allegheny College issued the following news: * * * Chemistry professor awarded national curriculum development fellowship for 3D data visualization Assistant Professor of Chemistry Samuel Shepard earned a prestigious fellowship from The Molecular Sciences Software Institute earlier this year, enabling the creation of digitally manipulatable and physically printable 3D models of chemicals within his Physical Chemistry class. Shepard was one of only 10 fellows selected for the 2026-27 cohort. The institute more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Sports + Entertainment to Transform Iowa Cornfield into Full MLB Gameday Hospitality Experience for 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Presented by John Deere Aramark S+E to build a full-scale concessions operation from the ground up with nearly 300 team members Regionally inspired food items to honor Iowa and hometowns of MLB teams, including Heaven on a Hot Dog (Iowa),  more PR

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- 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 Jason Noe with Award of Merit Noe was recognized for his exceptional knowledge, highly proactive standards development work, and dedicated leadership. - ASTM International presented its top annual award - the Award of Merit - to Jason Noe fo more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Protections Against ATM Crime * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti has joined a 15-state coalition urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act (S. 3798/H.R. 1631), legislation that would strengthen efforts to prosecute the organized criminal networks responsible for a growing number of ATM robberies across the country. Currently, federal law  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2000 Pennsylvania Avenue NW | Suite 4008 | Washington, D.C. 20006 | (202) 618-6464 | BetterMarkets.org August 10, 2026 Legal Division Docket Manager Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 445 12th St. SW Washington, DC 20024-2101 Re: Request for Information Regarding Promoting Access to Mortgage Credit; Docket No. CFPB-2026- 0018 Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: Better Marke more ST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Bumblebees can learn to associate new smells with their queen * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Bumblebees are able to learn to associate new odors with their colony's queen, instead of being preprogrammed to recognize the queen's pheromones from birth, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State. For the study, recently published in the journal Communications Biology, the researchers treated buff-tailed bumblebee queens daily with  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * CAIR-Pennsylvania Welcomes City of Erie's Response to Anti-Muslim Threats The Pittsburgh and Philadelphia chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Pennsylvania), the nation's leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the City of Erie's response to reported threats targeting the local Muslim community and urged authorities to remain vigilant in protecting residents from anti- more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 12 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Campus construction update: Projects transforming campus this summer and beyond * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 12, 2026 - Close to 40 construction projects across the University of Rhode Island campuses, including the new outdoor track and field complex situated along West Alumni Avenue and renovations to URI's Fine Arts Center, will be completed in time for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, according to the University's Facilities Group, which ove more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer: * * * Courier's news machine turns against data centers Courier Newsroom is a nationwide political operation designed to look like independent local news outlets. Since April 2026, Courier's shadowy network has been waging a coordinated offensive against the construction of AI data centers, publishing more than 200 negative articles, videos, and news blasts on a topic its newsrooms hardly discussed l more PR

HACKETTSTOWN, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- Centenary University issued the following news: * * * Centenary University to Join Expanded United East Conference in 2027 Centenary University will join the United East Conference effective July 1, 2027, expanding competitive and championship opportunities for its NCAA Division III student-athletes. Centenary will enter the conference alongside Gwynedd Mercy University, Immaculata University and Marymount University. The additions will create a 17-member conference sponsoring competition across 23 sport more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders Holds Former Steward CEO Accountable for Hurting Louisiana Families' U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ranking Member of the HELP Committee, requested information from Attorney General Todd Blanche on the status of the contempt more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Aug. 13 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following news: * * * A Goldilocks approach to stream restoration in Pennsylvania LandStudies designs and constructs stream restoration projects with support from multiple partners By Jake Solyst While no part of the Chesapeake Bay is within the Pennsylvania border, its health is intimately connected to the tens of thousands of small rivers and streams that flow through the commonwealth and into the estuary. When sections of these waterways degrade over time, they send  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Researchers Identify Key Genetic Differences Between Pediatric and Adult Forms of Immune-Mediated Inflammatory Diseases * Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that pediatric-onset rheumatic and inflammatory diseases have distinct genetic architecture compared with adults. The findings, published today in the journal Annals of the Rheu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Announces $999,000 for Center Township Waterline Improvements * CENTER TOWNSHIP, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced that Center Township in Beaver County, PA is receiving $999,000 for upgrades to their waterline infrastructure. This funding will pay for a section of replacement waterline. Replacing this waterline will improve water service and reduce maintenance work for the Township. "Every communit more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Conservation of Covenant: Maintaining a campus landmark * To celebrate its 50th birthday, Covenant-Penn's largest sculpture-has received a timely makeover. The two-part conservation project, led by The Penn Art Collection, was recently completed. Phase one, finished in July 2025, involved structural maintenance to support the sculpture's integrity. Starting in June 2026, phase two entailed repainting the entire piece, stripping the sculpt more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Cross Continental Connection * Twenty-four students from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University finished their spring semester and days later boarded a plane for a cross continental legal connection. Trading Pittsburgh's bridges for the lush green hills of Ireland, they embarked on a three-week study abroad trip. From May 16 through June 6, the Duquesne Kline School of Law students studied in both Northern Ireland and the Repu more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partner Kristina Gill Named 2026 BTI Client Service All-Star * WASHINGTON, D.C., August 12, 2026-Duane Morris partner Kristina Gill has been named a 2026 Client Service All-Star by BTI Consulting Group. Each year, BTI solicits the inputs of top legal decision-makers at large organizations with $700 million or more in revenue. Now in its 24th year, the BTI Client Service All-Stars listing draws on d more PR

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release: * * * East Stroudsburg University Earns Recognition for Preparing Future Elementary Teachers in the Science of Reading The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at East Stroudsburg University has earned an A+ from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well they prepare future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Certification (Pre K-4th): A+  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 30, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC P.O. Box 8016 Baltimore, MD 21244-8016 RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of Family Practice & Counseling Services Network, Inc. ("FPCSN"), I appre more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Lidl US Recalls Vitasia Asian Style Wok Spice Mix Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination Summary Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 12, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with Salmonella Company Name: Lidl US Trading Brand Name: Vitasia Chinese Style Product Description: Spice Mix 1.58  more PR

BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year * #Nine New Faculty Members Bring Expertise in Healthcare, Business, Public Service, Technology, and the Sciences to the University BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University welcomed nine new faculty members during its annual Faculty Assembly on Aug. 11. Representing a range of academic disciplines and professional backgrounds, the new faculty bring expertise in healthcare, bus more PR

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger awarded Children's Trust Fund grant to expand child sexual abuse prevention efforts in Northumberland County Three-year initiative will train adults across schools, community organizations and families to help prevent child sexual abuse before it occurs - Geisinger has been awarded funding from Pennsylvania's Children's Trust Fund, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, to lead a three-year community-based initiati more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Geneva College issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by advancement marketing project manager Amelia Jones: * * * Why Sabbath Rest Matters in Higher Education Geneva College takes care to keep the sabbath. Though this may seem like a small thing, I have been so encouraged and spiritually nourished by it. At my undergraduate college, another Christian institution, not working in some way on Sunday would put you behind. It was expected that you would go to church, but then many would regularl more PR

GETTYSBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Gettysburg College issued the following news: * * * Gettysburg College Adds Three Women's Varsity Sports Gettysburg College is proud to announce the addition of three new varsity sports over the next two academic years: women's wrestling, women's acrobatics and tumbling, and women's flag football. Women's wrestling will launch in Fall 2026 as Gettysburg's 25th varsity sport. Women's acrobatics and tumbling and flag football will follow in 2027-28 as the 26th and 27th programs. These are the first sports  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 99 New York Avenue NE Washington, DC 20226 ATTN: RIN 1140-AA64; Docket No. ATF-2026-0010; ATF No. 2025R-33P INTRODUCTION This comment is submitted on behalf of GIFFORDS and GIFFORDS Law Center more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The George Washington University Law School issued the following news: * * * GW Law Professor Barak Richman Selected to Participate on North Carolina Health Care Cost Commission GW Law Professor Barak Richman has been selected to serve as the facilitator for a recently created Healthcare Cost Commission for the state of North Carolina. North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein established the Commission with a June 30 Executive Order and to devise policies to reduce healthcare costs in North Carolina. Professor Richman, the Alex more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on July 2026 CPI Inflation Data Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for July 2026 was 3.4 percent: "Month after month, Donald Trump continues to prove that he doesn't ' more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * How AI could make autism screening more accessible * Researchers at Penn Engineering and the Kennedy Krieger Institute are working to overcome the challenges of securing an autism assessment and diagnosis. In a new study published in IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, Rene Vidal, Rachleff University Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering in Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science and director of the Innovation  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Intellectual Property Partners Brad Chin, Jeremy T. Elman and Thomas J. Kowalski Featured in IAM Strategy 300 Guide * Duane Morris partners Brad Chin, Jeremy T. Elman and Thomas J. Kowalski have been selected for inclusion in the IAM Strategy 300, a guide that highlights innovative pioneers in the intellectual property sector and focuses exclusively on patent practitioners. IAM Strategy 300 has firmly establishe more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 11 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Leadership, Service and Connection: Cumberland Alumnus Andy Pascual's Journey to the U.S. Army War College * Lt. Col. Andy Pascual selected to attend the U.S. Army War College. Photos provided by Pascual. When Lt. Col. Andy Pascual, JD '05, learned he had been selected to attend the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, he felt honored. "I was surprised and humbled," Pascual said. "I am aware that there are extremely talented and experi more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by shareholder Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and associate Allison Gotthold: * * * Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers Pennsylvania recently joined a growing number of states requiring anti-human-trafficking training by hospitality employers. On July 20, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1286, expanding Pennsylvania's anti-human-trafficking law by requiring human-trafficking more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Pantheon on $3.2 Billion Co-Investment Fund LONDON: Morgan Lewis advised Pantheon, a private markets investor, on the successful final closing of Pantheon Global Co-Investment Opportunities Fund VI (PGCO VI) and related vehicles, at $3.2 billion. This fund represents Pantheon's largest co-investment program to date. PGCO VI will invest across the non-bank financials, industrials and business more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Lawyers Named as 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars NEW YORK: BTI Consulting Group has recognized five Morgan Lewis lawyers on its 2026 BTI Client Service All-Stars list, which honors client service leaders identified by corporate counsel across the United States. The annual list highlights 300 US lawyers who stand out for exceptional legal acumen, sophisticated problem-solving, and client service. T more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Represents Replimune Group On $150 Million Follow-on Offering NEW YORK AND LONDON: Morgan Lewis advised biotechnology company Replimune Group Inc. on its registered follow-on offering of 9.7 million shares of common stock and prefunded warrants to purchase 2.7 million shares of common stock. The aggregate gross proceeds to the company were approximately $150 million. Replimune is a Nasdaq-listed com more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Honors Robert Cashman with the Prestigious 2026 Pierre Jay Award * August 11, 2026 ARLINGTON, VA -The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) is proud to announce Robert Cashman, President and CEO of Metro Credit Union in Massachusetts, as the recipient of the prestigious 2026 Pierre Jay Award, NASCUS's highest recognition for outstand more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to grant a New Hampshire petition to leave the Ozone Transport Region, finding that emissions from the state do not significantly contribute to ozone attainment problems elsewhere in the region. New Hampshire submitted its petition under section 176A(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act on December 24, 2025. The petition argues that the state continues to attain the ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards and that technical analyses show emissions from New Hampshir more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * Opposition to Local Data Centers Rises Sharply, Annenberg Survey Finds A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center discovered that three in five Americans (61%) now somewhat or strongly oppose the construction of new data centers in their area, up from 49% in the survey ending in March. - As protesters rally against data center construction in dozens of states and New York and Texas paus more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 July 29, 2026 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals, Interim Final Rule File Code: CMS-2454-IFC Dear Administrator Oz: On behalf of the undersigned organizations, the American Network of Oral Health Coalitions (ANOHC) respectfully subm more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn researchers join ARPA-H initiative to develop next-gen fetal monitoring device * Clinicians may soon have a clearer picture of how babies are tolerating labor-and why complications occur-through a new federally funded effort to develop a wearable monitoring system capable of providing real-time insights into fetal oxygen levels during childbirth. Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine are part of a multi-institution team aw more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Donors Richard A. and Jeane V. Singer celebrated by Altoona engineering program An area of Penn State Altoona's Cypress Building has been named the Richard A. and Jeane V. Singer Engineering Suite to honor a $1 million gift commitment from the Singers, who are longtime supporters and volunteers for the University. An unveiling ceremony took place on Thursday, July 30. Penn State Altoona faculty and staff were in attendance along with  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 (TNSrep) -- PennEnvironment Research and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: Pennsylvania rivers and streams regularly test positive for harmful bacteria A new report released by the statewide nonprofit group PennEnvironment Research & Policy Center showed that rivers and streams across Pennsylvania regularly test positive for harmful levels of bacteria. The study (https://environmentamerica.org/pennsylvania/center/resources/are-pennsylvanias-rivers-and-lakes-safe-for-swimmi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 30, 2026 Submitted via: www.federalregister.gov Dr. Mehmet Oz Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: 2454-IFC 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 Re: Community Engagement Requirement Interim Final Rule (CMS-2454-IFC) Dear Dr. Oz: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Communi more ST

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest agreement turns cybersecurity certifications into college credit * Students who complete select cybersecurity and information technology certifications can now turn those credentials into college credit at PennWest University. A new agreement between PennWest and Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Center allows students to earn up to nine college credits for certifications they have already completed. The agreement recognizes three certifications in information more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CITY OF PITTSBURGH OFFICE OF THE CITY CONTROLLER Controller Rachael Heisler 414 GRANT STREET | CITY-COUNTY BUILDING, FIRST FLOOR | 412 255 2054 July 30, 2026 re: file code CMS-2454-IFC To Whom it May Concern: Sixty-one years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed the Medicare and Medicaid Act, also known as the Social Security Amendments of 1965, into law. This l more ST

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Point Park University, City of Bradenton Explore Potential Partnership for Future Location in Florida Point Park University and the City of Bradenton, Fla., today announced they are exploring a potential partnership that could lead to the development of a future location in Bradenton, serving multiple areas of the university. Early planning includes a particular emphasis on Point Park's Conservatory of Performing Arts, while the broader vision could  more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Andrea J. Martin presents fellowship project at ISGAP Summer Institute at Churchill College * CARLISLE, PA-Professor Andrea J. Martin presented her fellowship project at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism and Policy (ISGAP) Cambridge Summer Institute for the Development of Curriculum in Critical Contemporary Antisemitism Studies, held at the Moller Institute, Churchill College, University of Cam more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Mae C. Quinn publishes article in Pittsburgh Law Review * UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Mae C. Quinn continues her work focusing on "childism," youth justice, and the rules of evidence. Her newest article on this front is entitled, "Childhood, Likelihood and Probative Value: A Further Call for Greater Probity and Less Childism in Evidence Law." Leah Morin '26 served as Quinn's research assistant, supporting eff more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Why is the Amish population growing so fast in America? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Amish, a Christian denomination and a three-centuries old German ethnic migrant group known for its strict lifestyle standards, are one of the fastest growing minority populations in the U.S. For more than a century, the number of Amish people -whose American lineage traces back to Pennsylvania in the early 1700s and the Midwest by the mid-1800s -has more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Rare Ventures, a First-of-its-kind Platform for Accelerating Rare Disease Therapies, Launches in Pittsburgh * Developing treatments for rare diseases presents many challenges: small patient populations, fragmented data and long, complex paths to new therapies. But rare doesn't mean few. More than 400 million people worldwide live with a rare disease, yet about 95% of the 10,000+ rare diseases don't have an approved treatment. To help change tha more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Recognizing Emergency Management Professionals * August is National Emergency Management Month, and Millersville University recognizes the dedicated professionals who work every day to help communities, businesses, schools, healthcare organizations and government agencies prepare for emergencies and disasters. "Emergency managers are the professionals who help communities and organizations prepare for the unexpected long before disaster strikes, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- America's First Freedom - A report from U.S. Department of Justice Presidential Religious Liberty Commission - June 2026 (224 pages) * * * Contents Establishment of the Religious Liberty Commission ... 8 Commission Members ... 9 Advisory Board Members ... 10 Executive Summary ... 12 Introduction ... 24 The Creation of the Religious Liberty Commission ... 24 The Commission Hearings ... 26 Chapter 1: Religion as an Indispensable Support ... 28 Religion: An Essential Aspect of What It Means to be Human . more ST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Sarah J. Williams named interim dean of Penn State Dickinson Law * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Sarah J. Williams, professor of law at Penn State Dickinson Law, has been named interim dean of the law school, effective Aug. 11. Williams follows Laura H. Williams, senior associate dean for external affairs and chief of staff, who served as acting dean of the law school since former dean Danielle Conway, Distinguished Professor of Law, returned to more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Saul Ewing Accelerates California Growth with Addition of Veteran Real Estate Partners Charlotte Pashley and John Visconsi in Los Angeles Los Angeles - Saul Ewing LLP has expanded its Los Angeles office with the hiring of Partners Charlotte Pashley and John Visconsi, who together bring nearly 50 years of experience advising clients on commercial real estate transactions across the country. They have joined the firm's Real Estate Services G more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and District Attorney of Columbia Jeanine Pirro: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 - The Honorable Jeanine Pirro U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Secret more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug,. 12, 2026: * * * Shapiro-Davis Administration Invests $9.7 Million in Agricultural Innovation Grants to Spur Growth and Keep Pennsylvania Agriculture Leading the Nation 97 projects will feed statewide and regional progress, leverage $4.8 million in matching investments from farms and ag businesses, and ensure a vibrant future for Pennsylvania's powerhouse agriculture industry. The 2026-27 budget Governor Shapiro signed last mont more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Student entrepreneurs shine at Rowan's 10th Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy * More than 100 high school students from across New Jersey and beyond spent four days thinking like entrepreneurs this July as they took part in Rowan University's 10th annual Think Like an Entrepreneur Summer Academy, an award-winning program hosted by the Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (RCIE). The free summer academy, led by Michael Dominik, Ph.D. and RC more PR

KENT, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Students Earn Regional Student Production Awards at 2025 Central Great Lakes Student Production Competition * Students and recent graduates from Kent State University's School of Media and Journalism captured two regional Student Production Awards at the 2025 Central Great Lakes Student Production Awards, presented by the Central Great Lakes chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). The KSTV Thursday Newscast earned top honors in t more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 13 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news: * * * Upstate's Clark Burn Center sees sharp increase in structure-fire admissions in 2026 Written by Jean Albanese Admissions to Upstate University Hospital's Clark Burn Center for injuries from structure fires have dramatically increased through the first part of 2026. Through July, there have been 26 admissions to the burn center--87 percent of last year's total of 30 and up from 17 admissions in 2024. Of those 2 more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * The Detour with David Chang Premieres Sunday, September 20 at 9pm ET/PT * August 12th, 2026 Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/vG6XvOxS3YE NEW YORK, NY - (August 12, 2026) - CNN Original Series The Detour with David Chang will premiere on Sunday, September 20 at 9pm ET/PT on CNN. Produced by Majordomo Media and Tremolo Productions, the six-episode series follows the acclaimed chef, restaurateur and author in his pursuit of no-frills but unforgettable e more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum University, Greeneville Flyboys to hold ceremony and stair climb to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11 * GREENEVILLE - Tusculum University and its Athletic Department are teaming with the Greeneville Flyboys to remember the 3,000 lives lost and the heroism of firefighters and other public safety personnel as the United States observes the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Tusculum University, its Athletic Department and the  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following Q&A on Aug. 11, 2026, involving Dorothy Stromdahl, associate director of facilities and operations in the Division of Student Affairs: * * * Accessibility is baked into Pitt's Recreation and Wellness Center The Recreation and Wellness Center serves as a Pittsburgh campus nexus not only for physical fitness but also for esports, emotional well-being support and even outdoor gear rentals. The offerings are so wide-ranging that, at first glance, you may not n more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Where Women Live May Influence Ovarian Cancer Survival, Especially Among Black Women Women in socially vulnerable neighborhoods faced a 20% higher risk of death from ovarian cancer, and Black women faced a 45% higher risk than white women, Pitt-led research found. - A University of Pittsburgh-led study found that women living in socially vulnerable neighborhoods faced a 20% higher risk of death after an ovarian cancer d more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * USCIS Plays Key Role in Takedown of Decade-Long Marriage Fraud Ring 11 accused of multimillion-dollar sham marriage scheme - NEW YORK - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a key role in the indictment unsealed today charging 11 individuals with conspiring, over the course of more than a decade, to orchestrate more than 1,000 sham marriages. The marriages allegedly e more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Vanguard Group, an investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * Vanguard's New Customizable Model Portfolios Streamline Portfolio Personalization for Financial Advisors New offer makes portfolio customization more efficient while maintaining investment rigor - VALLEY FORGE, PA --Vanguard continues to expand its model portfolio offering with the introduction of Vanguard Custom Model Portfolios, providing financial advisors with customizable investment portfolios combining personal more PR

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Aug. 12 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Adds Transit & Rail Directors in Pennsylvania and New York * As transit agencies across the Northeast advance major investments in rail modernization, state of good repair, resiliency, and passenger experience, VHB is strengthening its Transit & Rail practice with the addition of two senior leaders. Erica An more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M's We the Teachers brings educators from all 50 states for civics training * On a Sunday evening in late July, history, civics and social studies teachers stood in the Great Hall of the Wren Building-teachers from Brevig Mission, Alaska, and Memphis, Tennessee; from Honolulu and Las Vegas; from Washington, D.C., and a Department of Defense school in Germany. The gathering-a cohort of 100 teachers-was the formal welcome to the inaugural Congress of Educ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Westinghouse Non-Proprietary Class 3 Westinghouse Electric Company 1000 Westinghouse Drive Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066 USA Copyright (c) 2026 Westinghouse Electric Company LLC. All Rights Reserved Andrea Kock, Office Director Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Rockville, MD more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * With a Focus on the Midwest, DNC Expands Largest-Ever Campaign Staff Training Program Ahead of the 2026 Midterms The DNC's seven-figure investment has already trained hundreds of Democratic campaign leaders and staff in North Carolina, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and beyond - Building on the success and momentum of its first three NextWave Regional Bootcamps, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is bringing its largest-ever in-person campaign st more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * York College of Pennsylvania Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in Six Years * Enrollment momentum continues as York College of Pennsylvania is proud to welcome its newest incoming class. More than 900 new first-year students and over 150 transfer students are arriving this fall, extending the college's multi-year run of enrollment growth. Forty percent of this year's class identify as first-generation college students, reflecting York's continued i more PR