PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news: * * * $25 million gift establishes Smilow precision center * $25 million gift establishes the Smilow Center for Precision Therapeutics at Penn Medicine The gift from the Smilow Foundation will advance gene editing and other precision therapies for cardiovascular disease. A $25 million gift from the Smilow Foundation, led by William Smilow, will establish the Smilow Center for Precision Therapeutics at Penn Medicine more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Vacates Decision Ordering UPenn to Turn Over List of Jewish Employees to Federal Government October 8, 2026 PHILADELPHIA - On Tuesday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit vacated a lower court ruling that ordered the University of Pennsylvania to compile and disclose a list of Jewish employees, staff, and students to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). That sub more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition October 9, 2026 (Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Lynne M. Coslett-Charlton, a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Pittston, Pennsylvania, from a Sept. 16, 2026, hearing entitled "Half the Country, Zero Hearings: Meeting the Moment to End the Menopause Care Gap in America": * * * Good afternoon. My name is Dr. Lynne Coslett-Charlton. I am a private practice gynecologist who has been serving my community in Northeastern Pennsylvania for the last 27 years. I'm a Fellow more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Google's Constellation Partnership Shows Potential for Tech Companies to Improve Grid Capacity Saara Khan 10/09/2026 America's electricity demand is growing rapidly, driven in part by the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and the compute needed to support it. Policymakers have responded by scrutinizing how much electricity data centers consume and whether the grid can accommodate their growth, but growing electricity demand can create incentives  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Against the Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a coalition of 12 attorneys general and two governors, today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) unlawful decision in May 2025 to terminate more than $45 million in grant funding that was intended to a more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Coalition Suing Trump Administration for Terminating Funding for Unemployment Insurance System Improvements 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown co-led a coalition of 14 states in filing a lawsuit for damages stemming from the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in federal grants intended to fund improvements in states' unemployment more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engag more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Protect Funding for Unemployment Benefit System Upgrades * Administration Abruptly Terminated Grants Intended to Prevent Fraud and Deliver Unemployment Benefits More Efficiently AG James is Suing to Recover $17 Million in Funding Illegally Terminated by U.S. Department of Labor NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 13 other states in suing the Trump administrat more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Labor for ending unemployment insurance system improvements grants * Oct. 9, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 13 other states sued the U.S. Department of Labor for its unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud and implementing improvements in Colorado's and other states' unemployment insurance systems. "The fede more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR TERMINATING FUNDING FOR UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 14 states, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding to improve states' unemployment insurance systems and prevent fraud. "Congress approved this funding for states to im more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Awards and accolades for faculty at Penn * In the School of Arts & Sciences, assistant professor of biology Xin Sun won the AGU Early Career Award for Ocean Sciences for her contributions to the ocean sciences within 10 years of receiving her Ph.D. Abdulhamit Arvas, associate professor of English, received the Phyllis Goodhart Gordan Book Prize for his outstanding scholarship in Renaissance studies. And Bo Zhen, Jin K. Lee Presidential Prof more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 10 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Distinguished inductees in the 2026 Class of Fellows of the American Academy of Nursing Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Inductees October 09, 2026 Roger D. Carpenter, PhD, RN, NE-BC, CNE (NUR '91) earned his Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Case Western Reserve University Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing in 1991, his BSN from Kent State University in 1987 and his PhD from West Virginia University in 2008. He is licensed as a reg more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring Centralizing and Expanding AI Support On Campus * Arcadia University's Center for Teaching, Learning, and Mentoring (CTLM) is launching the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Navigation Hub, an effort to help Arcadia students, faculty, and staff traverse the numerous questions concerning the practical, critical, and ethical elements of AI. "The AI Navigation Hub is for everyone, those who are trying to restrict AI us more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Oct 9, 2026 Inside Epic Universe: Inspiring the Next Generation of Innovators At Comcast, we believe innovation begins with opportunity. That's why we partner with organizations that help students build the skills, confidence, and networks needed to navigate an ever-changing world. That commitment came to life at the second Inspiring Future Innovators Summit, where 40 college students from across the country representing Cod more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Simon Introduces Legislation to Reduce Voting Barriers, Expand Voting Poll Access, and Protect Voters with Disabilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Last week, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12) introduced two bills to reduce voting barriers by improving accessibility for voters, especially older Americans and people with disabilities, and bolster election security. She joined Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Madeleine Dean (PA-04), and more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Creating Jobs in Allegheny County: Shapiro-Davis Administration Secures $21.7 Million Investment from CP Industries to Expand Manufacturing Operations, Creating 78 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing over $3.9 million to support the gas pressure vessel manufacturer's growth in McKeesport, the company's home since 1897. Pennsylvania, which competed aggressively against several states for this expansion project, is the only state more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- DeSales University posted the following news: * * * DeSales University Welcomed More Than 700 Athletes for the Eighth Annual Special Olympics Eastern Fall Sectional * The luminosity from one Olympic torch and the cheering personalities of more than 700 Special Olympians outshone the rain and gray sky on Sunday, October 4, when DeSales University's campus was transformed into a celebration of community spirit and inclusion. Coordinated in partnership with Special Olympics Pennsylvania, the largest spor more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 BREAKING: Measles Cases Surpass 4,000 Under Trump and RFK Jr. Today, under Donald Trump and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s watch, the U.S. has reported 4,080 cases of measles -- just over one month after surpassing 3,000 cases. Trump and RFK Jr. have now presided over more measles cases since taking office than the previous 30 years combined. This week, Pennsylvania reported that the state's outbre more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Duquesne Kline School of Law Graduates Raise the Bar Again * Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University graduates raised the bar again, exceeding the Pennsylvania July state average bar results for the 11th consecutive year. The recent graduates achieved an impressive 87.41% passage rate on their first attempt at the lawyer licensing exam. The Pennsylvania state average for first-time bar takers was 80.60%. "The 2026 bar exam results  more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Enrollment growth continues at Penn College October 9, 2026 Enrollment at Pennsylvania College of Technology for Fall 2026 is 4,741 students - a 12.3% increase from Fall 2022 in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. New student enrollment for Fall 2026 - which includes undergraduate, graduate and nondegree students (new, transfer and re-enroll) is 1,806, a 1.4% increase over a similarly strong incoming class in Fall 2025. "The more PR

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 (TNSrep) -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Everest Group Names Unisys a Leader and Star Performer in 2026 Digital Workplace Services PEAK Matrix Assessment - North America Recognized for its experience-led approach, AI-enabled workplace tools and differentiated field-services model - BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 8, 2026 - Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has been named a Leader and Star Performer in Everest Group's 2026 Digital Workplace Services PEAK Matrix(R) Assessment - North  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * October 9, 2026 Fetterman Statement in Support of Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 Strike BRADDOCK, PA -- In announcing his support for the Sheet Metal Workers Local 19 members who are on strike at Lloyd Industries in Montgomery Township, U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) released the following statement: "Proud to stand with Local 19 and the Union Way of Life. Every worker has a right to be treated with dignity on the job -- these workers are more PR

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger College of Health Sciences to host Dr. Neal Barnard for 13th Preventive Medicine Lecture Oct. 9, 2026 SCRANTON, Pa. -- Geisinger College of Health Sciences will welcome Neal Barnard, MD, FACC, a nationally recognized expert in nutrition and preventive medicine, as the featured speaker for its 13th Preventive Medicine Lecture on Nov. 5 at 5:30 p.m. Barnard, adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine and presid more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro Secures Over $800 Million Investment from GSK to Expand Operations, Creating Over 300 New Jobs and Growing Pennsylvania's Robust Life Sciences Industry GSK's second major expansion in Pennsylvania under Governor Shapiro's leadership will create a biopharmaceutical innovation and manufacturing hub in Montgomery County. As a national powerhouse, Pennsylvania's life sciences industry is home to approximately 3,900 c more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro and DCNR Secretary Dunn Invest $81 Million to Improve and Expand Pennsylvania Trails, Parks, and Public Lands The Shapiro Administration's Community Conservation Partnerships Program is supporting 306 projects across 60 counties in this round of funding to create new recreational opportunities, conserve more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * In New Video, Shaheen Underscores Nationwide Impact of INSULIN Act, Highlights That Most States Do Not Cap Monthly Insulin Costs at $35 * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Co-Chair of the U.S. Senate Diabetes Caucus, today released a new video highlighting the importance of passing her INSULIN Act and revealing that 27 states currently do not have a $35 cap on monthly insulin costs. Shaheen then underscores that passage  more PR

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Information Services Group (ISG) Names Unisys a Leader in 2026 Private/Hybrid Cloud - Data Center Services Provider Lens Unisys earns five Leader designations across the U.S., U.S. Public Sector and U.K. for AI-ready infrastructure, managed cloud hosting and resilient infrastructure services - BLUE BELL, Pa., Oct. 6, 2026 - Unisys (NYSE: UIS) has been named a Leader in the 2026 ISG Provider Lens(R) Private/Hybrid Cloud - Data more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Insurance barriers limit access to blood cancer drugs * Patients with blood cancers often face major insurance hurdles and significant out-of-pocket costs when trying to access specialty oral anticancer medications, according to a new nationwide study led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine. Specialty oral anticancer medications, including innovative targeted therapies, have transformed treatment for leukemias, lymphomas, and more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * October 08, 2026 Judicial Watch: Trump Virginia Golf Club Member Carried Loaded Handgun Past Security While President Was on Site (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced it forced the release of 14 pages of heavily redacted records from the U.S. Secret Service in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit showing that, on August 31, 2025, a club member carried a loaded semi-automatic handgun past Secret Service screening checkpoint at the Trump National Golf more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Recognised in 2027 Edition of Best Law Firms(TM) - Germany 9 October 2026 Best Law Firms(TM) - Germany has recognised global law firm K&L Gates with 14 first-tier practice rankings and 33 rankings overall. The practices in which the firm received first-tier rankings are: * Asset Finance Law - Hessen * Banking and Finance Law - Hessen * Corporate Law - Bayern, Berlin * Intellectual Property Law - Hessen * Investment - Berlin  more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- King's College issued the following news: * * * King's College Names Molewski Edwards Student Success Center Kaitlin Hall 09 October 2026 Ribbon-cutting celebrates transformative student resource and the generosity of alumni Mike Molewski '84 and Jimmy Edwards '98 with a $2 million gift to King's College - King's College officially dedicated the Molewski Edwards Student Success Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 2, 2026, recognizing alumni Mike Molewski '84 and Diane Molewski and Jimmy more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * Learning in Philadelphia's 'living laboratory' October 9, 2026 Inspired to improve his local communities, Kadafi El-Kardah, '15, utilized the educational foundation he built at La Salle University, to grow a career in environmentalism, most recently with the Germantown-based Drain Buddies initiative. Growing up in Philadelphia, Kadafi El-Kardah, '15, always felt connected to the city and in tune with the environment around him. When it came time for more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Curtis Institute of Music issued the following news: * * * Oct 9, 2026 Mary Louise Curtis Bok: A Vision for Curtis What "A Practical Philanthropist," the first-ever published biography of Curtis' founder, reveals about the innovative ideas and inclusive values that shaped the school from the start. On Tuesday, October 13, Curtis will release the first-ever published biography of the school's founder, Mary Louise Curtis Bok, as part of its Founder's Day. Written by Curtis' senior archivist, Barbara Ben more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Meet Rebecca Shineman * York College of Pennsylvania's Division of Enrollment has named Rebecca P. Shineman as the new Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications. Since 2018, Shineman has helped build the College's institutional marketing strategy. Having more than 15 years of marketing experience, she worked in various corporate roles before transitioning to higher education, bringing insights into leading campaigns and strategies th more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Oct. 10 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Mike Ditka dies at age 86: Chicago Bears icon shaped NFL as Hall of Fame player, larger-than-life coach Oct 09, 2026 Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor A flat-topped freight train from Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, Mike Ditka became a Chicago sports icon. He was a tight end made of iron, a rumbling wrecking ball who cemented himself as one of the greatest at his position in NFL chronicle. Years later, he returned to the Second City as a coach; a slick-hai more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Advises Consortium of Accura and BCB on the Acquisition of Becker Group from Klockner & Co MUNICH / FRANKFURT, October 9, 2026 - Morgan Lewis advised a consortium consisting of Accura Investment Partners GmbH ("Accura") and Becker Consult + Beteiligungs-GmbH ("BCB") on the acquisition of the Becker Group, one of Europe's leading producer-independent multi-metal platforms for steel, stainless steel, and aluminum, from Klockne more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Extension helping Michiganders as spotted lanternfly spreads in state * Spotted lanternfly has reached a new part of Michigan. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, or MDARD, recently confirmed a population of the invasive insect near Niles in Berrien County, marking the first confirmed population in southwest Michigan. The population was identified through monitoring conducted by the Southwest x Southwest Corner Cooper more PR

ALLENTOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Muhlenberg College issued the following news: * * * Panel With FBI, CIA Veterans Kicks Off Midterm Election Series Meghan Kita - October 9, 2026 Former FBI senior executive Lauren Anderson '79 and former CIA officer Steven Cash came to Muhlenberg bearing a warning: "What we're seeing now in this administration is deeply, deeply concerning," Cash said to the crowd of students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered in Miller Forum on Tuesday evening. "I think ... that I may have voted in the last f more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Regain Funding for Unemployment System Improvements Trump Administration Unlawfully Terminated Funding for Improving Unemployment Insurance October 9, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a coalition of 13 other states filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) unlawful decision to terminate millions of dollars in funding for preventing fraud and implementing i more PR

BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Northampton Community College issued the following news: * * * NCC Named 2026-2027 Silver Military Friendly School 09 October 2026 Northampton Community College (NCC) has been named a 2026-2027 Military Friendly(R) School, earning Silver status in the Large Community College category. NCC was also designated a 2026-2027 Military Spouse Friendly(R) School. The Military Friendly(R) Schools designation recognizes colleges and universities for their efforts to create meaningful education paths for members of more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Nerdiness, race, and perceptions of precision * Often people are asked simple questions, such as the price of the cheapest flight to a given destination. But the answers--or how people perceive them--can reveal far more than the cost of that trip. For example, whether a person believes that the response "It's $200" means $200 or that someone has rounded up or down depends on the person giving the answer. In a 2024 study, Penn linguistics p more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 10 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * New York State Health Commissioner Receives COVID and Influenza Seasonal Immunizations, Urges New Yorkers to Do the Same State Health Commissioner Encourages New Yorkers to Prepare for Respiratory Illness Season Governor Hochul Also Received Her Season Flu Shot and Urges All New Yorkers To Put their Health First and Do the Same - ALBANY, N.Y. (October 9, 2026) - State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald rolled up his sleeves to more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Janelle Stelson hired illegal immigrant caught publicly exposing himself near children October 7, 2026 A criminal illegal immigrant who was allegedly working as a paid canvasser for radical Democrat candidate Janelle Stelson was arrested by police in East Pennsboro Township, PA, after being caught in public with his pants off, fully exposing himself in a residential neighborhood near a park and children. The Department of Homeland Securi more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Nursing major earns TRIO scholarship award * Crystal VanHart, a pre-nursing major and participant in Westminster College's TRIO Scholars Program, was awarded a $750 scholarship from the Pennsylvania Association of TRIO programs (PA TRIO). A resident of Warren, Pa., and a graduate of Tidioute Community Charter School, VanHart is one of 13 students awarded the scholarship. Six are awarded in the college category and six are awarded in the high school more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Temple University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * The Office of Sustainability, College of Public Health launch inaugural Sustainability Kitchen Workshop Oct. 8, 2026 At the Aramark Community Teaching Kitchen inside the College of Public Health, students learn to make more from what they already have. - Cucumbers and onions were piled high beside empty mason jars, spices and brine as over 30 students gathered on Wednesday for the first-ever Kitchen Sustainability Workshop Se more PR

GLENSIDE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Arcadia University posted the following news: * * * PA Students, Faculty Bring Physician Assistant Studies to High Schoolers During National PA Week * A group of clinical-year Physician Assistant (PA) students and PA faculty conducted an outreach event at Imhotep Institute Charter High School in Philadelphia recently that aligns with their mission to celebrate National PA Week (Oct. 6-12, 2026) and promote the profession. Cameron Allen, Alexis Sterk, Jennifer Canfield, and Grace Caldwell from the Class of  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Invests More Than $5.8 Million to Ensure That 22 Farms, 1,228 Acres of Prime Farmland in 14 Counties Stay Farms Forever October 08, 2026 The Shapiro Administration has invested nearly $188 million to preserve 632 farms and 51,674 prime acres of farmland across the state. The State Agricultural Land Preservation Board approved easements in Adams, Berks, Bucks, Dauphin, Erie, Lackawanna, Lancaster, Lawrence, Lehigh, M more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Penn College food ranks No. 4 in Pennsylvania October 9, 2026 Penn College Dining Services provides some of the best college food in Pennsylvania, according to Niche, a college search website that provides profiles on every college in the U.S., as well as reviews and ratings. Penn College ranked fourth in the state on the site's 2027 Best College Food list. The ranking is based on meal plan costs and student reviews. According to more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (Perelman) posted the following news: * * * Penn researchers receive prestigious NIH Director's Awards * Penn researchers honored with NIH Director's Awards for bold, high-impact research The awards support unconventional approaches to major challenges in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. University of Pennsylvania researchers have received prestigious awards from the National Institutes of Health Director's High-Risk, High-Reward Re more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona emerging artist-in-residence to offer lecture October 9, 2026 ALTOONA, Pa. -- Lauren Linder, Penn State Altoona's emerging artist-in-residence, will speak on Monday, Oct. 26, from noon to 1:20 p.m. in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. Originally from Muncie, Indiana, Linder holds a master of fine arts degree in dance and a master of arts degree in multilingual education from the more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania College of Technology issued the following news: * * * Board approves 2027-28 state budget request parameters, emeritus status, leadership appointments, and welcomes new board members October 9, 2026 During an Oct. 8 meeting at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center, the Pennsylvania College of Technology Board of Directors approved parameters for the college's 2027-28 state budget request, granted emeritus status to longtime board member John Young, welcomed new board members and approve more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest honors fallen officers, names forensic sciences center * PennWest University honored four fallen police officers and formally named its investigative and forensic sciences center for Dr. John R. Cencich during ceremonies Oct. 9 at its California campus. "Service and Legacy: A Ceremony of Remembrance and Dedication" included a memorial bench dedication at Azorsky Field, a posthumous degree presentation honoring Officer Sean Sluganski and the naming of the more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest to host regional AI summit * PennWest University will host representatives from six northwestern Pennsylvania institutions Oct. 16 to share approaches to artificial intelligence in higher education and explore opportunities for regional collaboration. The NWPA Higher Education AI Summit, "Advancing AI Curriculum in Higher Education and Beyond," will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Room 710 of Baron-Forness Library at PennWest Edinboro. Attendees can more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Measles Cases Top 4,000 While Trump, RFK Jr Invite More Suffering October 9, 2026 Washington D.C. - By July, measles cases in the U.S. had already reached the highest level in 35 years, blowing past last year's historic total. Today, new CDC data reveals the latest troubling milestone: confirmed cases now exceed 4,000 across 45 states this year, 95% of which among the unvaccinated or of unknown vaccination status. The Trump CDC still refuses to acknowledge the 5 measle more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Leads 29 Members of Congress Demanding Answers on Barriers to Release from ICE Detention * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) led 29 Members of Congress in a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Mullin, Attorney General Blanche, and Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Acting Director Owen demanding answers about rising immigration bond denials, increasingly unaffordable bond amounts, and concerns  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Houlahan Statement on Sec. Hegseth Announcing Execution of Fort Hood Shooter Will Be Livestreamed * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Representative Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), shared the following statement on Secretary Hegseth's announcement that the execution of the Fort Hood shooter will be livestreamed: "Nidal Hasan is a murderer and terrorist who will face justice as determined by the unanimous verdict of a jury, in accordance with the pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche and FBI Director Kashyap Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 7, 2026 The Honorable Todd W. Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 - The Honorable Kashyap Patel Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington,  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Route 222 corridor, Latino businesses fuel regional, state economy * Legislative Latino Caucus co-hosts hearing at Latino Economic Summit Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus October 9, 2026 | 12:36 PM READING, Oct. 9 - Pennsylvania has the only growing economy in the Northeast, and Latino business owners and entrepreneurs are helping drive that economic engine. Rising costs that have hit residents particularly hard, including the more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Oct. 10 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Scientists Move a Step Toward Quantum Computers That Can Correct Their Own Mistakes October 9, 2026 Such devices could tackle problems beyond the reach of today's most powerful computers, researchers say - Researchers from Rutgers, IBM and collaborating institutions have shown that a quantum computer can check what is happening inside it and respond while it is running, repeatedly resetting parts of the system to bring chaotic behavior under more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 7 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Coalition in Concern About TP-Link's China Ties Oct. 7, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 20 other Attorneys General in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding TP-Link's request for conditional approval to sell new router models in the United States. "TP-Link has ties to the Chinese military and has been implica more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing Oct. 8, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificial more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Saint Joseph's University issued the following news: * * * Haub School of Business Dean Joseph A. DiAngelo, BS '70, EdD, Announces He is Stepping Down as Dean After 27 years, DiAngelo will finish out the academic year as dean before moving to the classroom in 2028. Written by: A.J. Litchfield, MFA October 9, 2026 Dean Joseph A. DiAngelo Jr., BS '70, EdD, is stepping down as dean after more than 27 years at the helm of Saint Joseph's Erivan K. Haub School of Business. Upon his retirement, DiAngelo wil more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSida) -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Scanlon, Welch, Blumenthal, Min Initiate Probe into Improper Influence of Cabinet Members in Trump Pardons * Lawmakers demand answers from HHS Secretary Kennedy and EPA Administrator Zeldin about their roles in Trump's pardon decisions for convicted fraudsters Washington, October 9, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Constitution and L more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Oct 9, 2026 Scranton's MAcc Program Earns STEM Designation, Expands Pathway for New Accountants A new STEM designation and "bridge" coursework open additional opportunities for aspiring accounting professionals. - The University of Scranton's Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program is now designated by the federal government as a STEM (science, technology, engineering or mathematics) program, effective at the start of the 2026-27 academic year. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 09, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen Remarks on Next Generation of Balkan Leaders at Atlantic Council Young Leaders Event TIRANA, ALBANIA - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, spoke at an Atlantic Council event entitled "Choosing Albania: Young leaders in conversation with US Senators." The Ranking Member discussed h more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Awards Downtown Lansdowne New Main Street Designation October 8, 2026 This new designation through the Main Street Matters program enables the Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation to apply for up to $225,000 in supportive grant funding for revitalization efforts in the Delaware County borough. Governor Josh Shapiro secured another $20 million for the continued support of the Ma more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news: * * * Supporting Child Care Workers & Families and Investing in PA's Economy: Shapiro Administration Highlights $5 Million Increase in 2026-27 Budget for Child Care Recruitment and Retention Bonuses October 09, 2026 Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget includes a $5 million increase - for a total of $30 million -- to support Pennsylvania's child care workforce for the second year, with bonuses now of at least $540 per eligible emp more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Investments in Public Education Support a Student-Run Manufacturing Business in Titusville, Preparing Students for In-Demand Jobs with Local Employers Under Governor Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania has increased funding for our schools by more than $3 billion - or 35 percent - since the Governor took office. For the Titusville Area School District, state funding has increased by 22.8 percent since 2023 -  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Termination of Federal Funding for Unemployment Compensation System Improvements Lawsuit seeks to recover funding intended to strengthen fraud prevention, improve access, and support timely benefits for eligible workers. October 09, 2026 Harrisburg, PA - The Shapiro Administration today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) has joi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Launches New Tools to Help Pennsylvanians Navigate DEP Permits, Find Environmental Funding More Easily Developed by the Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the new permit navigator further increases transparency around the permits that may be needed for a project Additionally, DEP's funding concierge allows those loo more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Supporting One Another in Light of Haverford Events * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on October 9, 2026. Dear Bryn Mawr Community, I write to share Haverford College President Wendy Raymond's letter to the Haverford community earlier this week regarding the recent arrest of Professor Guangtian Ha. At Bryn Mawr, we condemn harassment and discrimination in all forms, including those based on identity, background, or belief. We  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21154) entitled "First Student Inc. - Acquisition of Control - Autumn Transportation Inc. and Ambassador Wheelchair Services Inc.": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: On August 4, 2026, First Student, Inc. (First Student), a noncarrier, filed an application seeking Board approval to acquire control of Autumn Transportation Inc. (Autumn) and Ambassador Whe more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Bigot Behind Brian Fitzpatrick's Attack Ads [The Bulwark] * Brian Fitzpatrick is "growing desperate. " That's what The Bulwark reports today as part of a deep dive that outlines how "Fitzpatrick has resorted to an unprecedentedly deceptive campaign strategy" which relies on a federally convicted felon with "a disturbing pattern of sexist, racist, and Islamophobic posts." The Bulwark details how Fitzpatrick's campaign fixer - more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * School of Medicine Professor Atilla Soran Invited to Speak at European Parliament During Breast Cancer Awareness Event Atilla Soran, professor of surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, was invited to speak at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, on Oct. 1 during the 32nd International Senology Meeting. The meeting brought together leading breast cancer specialists, surgeons, researchers, polic more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * A Foundation for the Future: Dean Anantha Shekhar Reflects on Six Years of Growth in Final State of the School Address By Kat Procyk Anantha Shekhar delivered his final State of the School address as senior vice chancellor for the health sciences, University of Pittsburgh, and John and Gertrude Petersen Dean, School of Medicine, on Oct. 7, 2026. In his address, he reflected on the School of Medicine's accomplishments over  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Evan Cole named National Academy of Medicine State Health Policy Fellow October 9, 2026 Evan Cole, PhD, MPH, research associate professor of health policy and management (HPM) at Pitt Public Health has been selected as a State Health Policy Fellow (SHPF) by the National Academy of Medicine. Now in its third year, the SHPF program has named its largest cohort yet for 2026-27, with Cole joining six other researchers and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * We're Sick of It: Protect Our Care's Care Force One Kicked Off in Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey as Republican Health Care Cuts Crush Families From Coast to Coast October 9, 2026 Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-02), PA Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis, Maine State Auditor Matthew Dunlap, Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti Headlined "Sick of It! Fix Health Care Now" Bus Tour Events - In the first week of Protect Our Care's "Sick of It! Fix Health more PR

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Ursinus College posted the following news: * * * William M. Mongan, Ph.D., named inaugural holder of Williams Professorship * Mongan's teaching, scholarship, and mentorship connect artificial intelligence, machine learning, and computing with opportunities to advance the public good. Associate Professor of Computer Science William M. Mongan, Ph.D., has been named the inaugural holder of the Williams Professorship. Established through a $2.5 million commitment from Margaret A. "Peg" Williams, Ph.D., '8 more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Working at Local Museum Uncovers Alumna's Family History, Inspires Research * When Shianne Hargrove '17 was a senior at Millersville, completing her bachelor's degree in communication studies with a minor in international studies, she made a decision that her academic advisor didn't support: She added another minor. While this may have seemed like a bad idea at the time - possibly pushing back her graduation date and upping her expenses - somethi more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * World IP Review Names Morgan Lewis Partner Anita Polott to 2026 Influential Women in IP List WASHINGTON, DC, October 9, 2026: Morgan Lewis partner Anita Polott has been recognized by World Intellectual Property Review (WIPR) on its 2026 Influential Women in IP list, which celebrates women whose expertise, leadership, and achievements are shaping the future of intellectual property around the globe. In addition to serving as deputy pract more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 10 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * World Trademark Review Recognizes Morgan Lewis in Inaugural Copyright 1000 Rankings WASHINGTON, DC, October 09, 2026: Morgan Lewis and 14 intellectual property lawyers have been recognized in the inaugural edition of the Copyright 1000: The World's Leading Copyright Professionals, a new guide published by World Trademark Review (WTR). The guide highlights leading copyright practices and practitioners worldwide, with Morgan Lewis ranked i more PR