PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * A Rapid Clinical Care Program Increased Cancer Care Access for Vulnerable Patients * In the Same Day/Next Day program, a higher proportion of individuals at high risk for poor outcomes initiated first-line therapy ATLANTA - The rapid-access cancer care program Same Day/Next Day (SDND) served a higher proportion of patients with high socioeconomic risk for poor outcomes than the traditional health  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Advanced diffusion MRI dataset offers new view of adolescent brain development * Researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine have created a large, openly available neuroimaging resource from more than 24,000 MRI scans of over 10,000 adolescents, providing a novel view of how the brain's wiring develops during adolescence using advanced, open-source image processing methods. The study is published in Neuron. "We showed that advanced sta more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release: * * * Protecting Victims: Kayleigh's Law is Underway in PA October 19, 2026 HARRISBURG, PA -- The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) applauds the Pennsylvania Senate for the bipartisan passage of Senate Bill 1484, also known as Kayleigh's Law, legislation named after AFPI's own Kayleigh Kozak. This legislation provides lifetime no-contact protections for victims of certain covered offenses, including sexual and violent crimes. First introduced b more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Art's Role in Connecting Communities * Students collaborated with pop art icon and CMU alumnus Burton Morris on a Fence design to commemorate the launch of CMU Miami Burton Morris -- whose artwork helped define the space where television's most famous group of friends gathered to exchange ideas, build relationships and imagine what's next -- brought that same creative energy back to Carnegie Mellon University, inspiring four School of Art frien more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser, FTC and states sue to stop playground equipment monopoly * Oct. 19, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined with the Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed merger between PlayPower and Burke, two of the largest manufacturers of outdoor playground equipment. The proposed transaction between the two private equity back more PR

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Lycoming College posted the following news: * * * Bank of America executive returns to Lycoming for next installment of Harding Speaker Series * Lycoming College will welcome Jeremy Reichle '03, senior vice president and senior relationship manager at Bank of America, for a lecture titled "Banking on Relationships: Life Lessons in Finance, from Lycoming College to Bank of America." The talk is part of the James W. Harding Executive Speaker Series and is sponsored by the College's Institute for Manageme more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Bob Brooks on Pod Save America: "We're Going to Build Back Better From the Ashes in Washington" * In case you missed it, firefighter Bob Brooks joined Pod Save America last week to talk about his campaign to flip Pennsylvania's 7th Congressional District. Asked why he's running, Bob told the host: "I got tired of waking up in the morning feeling like I was getting kicked in the teeth by people that just don't care about working-c more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * Child Maltreatment Solutions Network awards funding to 12 projects * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- The Child Maltreatment Solutions Network (CMSN) at Penn State has awarded funding to support 12 new projects through its University-sponsored endowment this year. "The Child Maltreatment Solutions Network's seed funding program is designed to spark innovative ideas and foster new interdisciplinary collaborations across Penn  more PR

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Oct. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * Cleveland Clinic-led Study Establishes Major Genetic Contributor to Heart Failure in People of African Ancestry * Study indicates common CD36 gene variant may be the leading genetic cause of dilated cardiomyopathy in this population A new Cleveland Clinic-led study shows that a common variant in the gene CD36 may be the leading genetic contributor to dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in people with African ancestry. The CD36 varian more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Dechert, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Dechert Secures Win for OneTeam Partners in Trading Card Monopoly Suit * Dechert recently secured a victory on behalf of client OneTeam Partners in an antitrust lawsuit challenging exclusive licensing arrangements in the sports trading card industry. On September 29, U.S. District Judge Laura Taylor Swain of the Southern District of New York dismissed a putative class action brought by trading card consumers against Fanatic more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality Between Rural and Urban Patients Projected to Widen by 2035 * Lower income, advanced stage of disease, and treatment differences were biggest contributors to the higher rates of breast cancer death among rural patients ATLANTA - Between 1999 and 2020, breast cancer mortality declined across rural and urban populations, but by 2005, mortality among rural patie more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Doctors May Be Less Likely to Discuss Screening Options for Colorectal Cancer With Newly Eligible Younger Adults * Younger Black patients were also less likely to have heard about screening options from their doctor than younger white patients ATLANTA - Among surveyed U.S. adults aged 45-49, who are eligible for colorectal cancer (CRC) screening per the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Names New Corporate Practice Group Division Leaders * PHILADELPHIA, October 19, 2026--Duane Morris LLP has named eight new division leaders in the firm's Corporate Practice Group. The new division leaders are: * Capital Markets - Chad J. Rubin (Philadelphia), chair; Justin A. Santarosa (Los Angeles), vice chair; Driscoll R. Ugarte (Boca Raton), vice chair * Private Equity - David A. Sussman (Nort more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Early-onset Colorectal Cancer Patients From Disadvantaged Neighborhoods in Kentucky and Georgia May Have Higher Cancer-specific Mortality * Socioeconomic status and housing/transportation were identified as significant contributing factors ATLANTA - Between 2011 and 2022, patients from the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in Kentucky and Georgia who were diagnosed with early-onset colorectal cance more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Department Advances Constitution Pipeline Project with $42 Million in Defense Production Act Funding October 19, 2026 WASHINGTON--The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that it will use up to $42 million in Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III funding to advance the development of a proposed 125-mile natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania to New York. Constitution Pipeline Company, LLC's project will transport natural gas to more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Fall fun at the Morris Arboretum & Gardens * As summer gives way to fall, days grow shorter, nights become crisper, and, across the Northeast, the leaves begin to turn brilliant shades of orange, yellow, and red. But the change of seasons doesn't mean the end of outdoor fun. From pumpkins and scarecrows to Halloween festivities, fall offers plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the season before winter sets in. In this photo essay,  more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 20 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company Announces Extension of Exchange Offer for its 4.150% Senior Notes Due 2028 and 4.550% Senior Notes Due 2031 GREENSBURG, Pa. -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company ("FE PA" or the "Company"), a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. ("FirstEnergy"), today announced that it had extended its offer (the "exchange offer") to exchange up to (i) $300 million aggregate principal amount of its outstanding unregistered 4.150% Senior No more PR

BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, Oct. 19 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news: * * * FoolishFrankie and Arcadia to Bring Video Game Music Fusion to West Virginia Wesleyan College Oct. 28 * BUCKHANNON, West Virginia -- The West Virginia Wesleyan College Department of Music will host "FoolishFrankie" (Evan David) and Arcadia Wednesday, Oct. 28 for a master class and concert on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Evan David, originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is now a Nashville-based saxophonist best known as "FoolishFrankie" online w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Sues to Block PlayPower's Acquisition of Rival Playground Manufacturer Burke * Today, the Federal Trade Commission sued to block Platinum Equity and its portfolio company PlayPower's acquisition of BCI Burke, alleging the deal to combine two of the largest commercial outdoor playground equipment makers will drive up prices and decrease innovation and quality for equipment bought by schools, churches, parks and recreation departments and other or more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * Fulbright project takes professor back to Madagascar * Dr. Summer Arrigo-Nelson, professor of biology, earth and environmental sciences at PennWest University, is spending the 2026-2027 academic year in northern Madagascar, leading a project focused on conservation, student training, and community engagement. Arrigo-Nelson, a Fulbright U.S. Scholar, is working in the newly protected region of Andrafiamena-Andavakoera. She developed the project with Professors Ha more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Helpful tips for transfer students * Check out these reminders on how to navigate your experience as a transfer student at Temple. This article was originally published on May 10, 2023. It has since been updated to reflect new information. How are we feeling, transfers? A change of classrooms, campuses or even states can be daunting, but we hope your transition to Temple has been smooth so far. Now that we're halfway through the fall semester, check  more PR

SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news: * * * In Honor of Retired Athletics Director, Physical Education Professor Bob Williams * President Valerie Smith shared the following message with the campus community on October 19, 2026: Dear Friends, With deep sadness, I write to share the news that Robert Ernest Williams, the Marian Snyder Ware Professor Emeritus of Physical Education and Athletics, died in Virginia on Oct. 2. He was 88. Bob, who served as athletics director for 16 years, brought a pr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Long and Interstate Travel May Be a Barrier to Care for Certain Pediatric Cancer Patients * Patients with the greatest social vulnerability were least likely to cross state lines to receive medical care ATLANTA - One in five pediatric cancer patients in a large national cohort lived more than 90 minutes away from their treatment center, and patients with the highest social vulnerability were least more PR

DALLAS, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Misericordia University posted the following news: * * * Misericordia University Gala Honors Leaders in Service, Philanthropy and Community Impact * Deborah Smith Mileski, D.Ed. '75, Susan Sordoni, M.D. '68 and Volunteers in Medicine, and AllOne Foundation & Charities Recognized During Annual Celebration WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Misericordia University celebrated individuals and organizations whose leadership, service and generosity embody its Mercy mission during the 2026 Misericordia University Gala on Saturd more PR

WURZBURG, Germany, Oct. 19 -- The University of Wurzburg issued the following news release: * * * Modern Paris: Researchers explore Nadar's guest book * The guest book of the French photography pioneer Nadar (1820-1910) is the focus of a new DFG project involving the Universities of Wurzburg, Konstanz and Tubingen. Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, born in Paris in 1820 and better known by his pseudonym Nadar, was a pioneer of photography. A trained physician, journalist and balloonist, he produced the first aerial photographs of Paris, as well as more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Moms, emotions, exercise and memory -- multiple factors affect 'pregnancy brain' * "These results indicate that exercise might be a good strategy for women who are feeling down or hopeless if they want to combat pregnancy brain fog," said Danielle Symons Downs, professor of kinesiology and of obstetrics and gynecology and senior author of the study. But exercise might not be beneficial for new mothers experiencing high levels of anxiety more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: * * * NAM Announces 100 New Members for 2026 * The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. "I am thrilled to welcome these outstanding health and  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Oct. 19 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science posted the following news: * * * NSF-funded program brings undergraduate researchers to UTulsa for energy transition research * For many undergraduate students, access to meaningful research opportunities can be limited, particularly at smaller institutions and community colleges where hands-on research is not always part of the undergraduate experience. Through a National Science Foundation (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) awa more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 20 (TNSida) -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release: * * * October 19, 2026 PA Chamber, Regional Business Leaders Urge Allegheny County Council to Postpone Vote on Paid Leave Mandate PITTSBURGH - The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry and a coalition of local and regional business organizations are urging Allegheny County Council to postpone its scheduled vote on a proposed paid parental leave mandate, citing significant concerns about its potential eco more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State to have key exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- For the first time in 30 years, Penn State will create a garden display exhibit at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show. The nation's largest and longest-running horticulture event will take place March 12-21, 2027, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Arboretum at Penn State, part of Penn State Outre more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus posted the following news: * * * Penn State to have key exhibit at the 198th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- For the first time in 30 years, Penn State will create a garden display exhibit at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) Philadelphia Flower Show. The nation's largest and longest-running horticulture event will take place March 12-21, 2027, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. The Arboretum at Penn State, part of Pen more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest California welcomes community for Homecoming festivities * PennWest University will welcome alumni, families, and community members to its California campus Saturday, Oct. 24, for Homecoming festivities featuring a parade, family activities, athletic events, and the Coal Bowl football game against Indiana University of Pennsylvania. This year's "Calchella" celebration also includes a variety of activities for students throughout the week, giving them op more PR

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Slippery Rock University posted the following news: * * * Princeton Review names SRU a 'Best Mid-Atlantic' college for 2027 * Slippery Rock University continues to earn recognition for excellence, earning a place among the Princeton Review's Best Mid-Atlantic colleges and universities for 2027. SRU is one of 630 institutions recognized in the Princeton Review's 2027 Best Colleges: Region by Region Guide, a distinction that highlights colleges the Princeton Review considers academically outstanding and more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, to FBI Director Kashyap Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 5, 2026 The Honorable Kashyap Patel Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 Dear Director Patel: Winston Churchill described Russia as "a riddle wrapped in a myst more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER $3.1 MILLION TO MODERNIZE CENTRAL NEW YORK FREIGHT RAIL CORRIDOR CONNECTING CORTLAND COUNTY TO ONONDAGA COUNTY * Senators Say NYS&W Main Line Is A Key Corridor For Freight Rail Needed To Support Central NY Businesses And Major Manufacturing Projects Like Micron Thanks To Schumer's Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, New Fed Investment Will Help NYS&W Upgrade Infrastructure Between Cortl more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * October 15, 2026 SENATOR MCCORMICK HOSTS PENNSYLVANIA RED TAPE DIALOGUES IN PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA -- U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today hosted the Pennsylvania Red Tape Dialogues at Temple University in Philadelphia, joined by former Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and business leaders from across the Commonwealth. This first-of-its-kind event brought together C-suite executives, small and mid-sized business owners, federal and sta more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * October 19, 2026 SENATOR MCCORMICK OUTLINES STRATEGYTO OUTCOMPETE CHINA IN A SPEECH ATTHE HUDSON INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today delivered remarks at the Hudson Institute outlining a strategy for the United States to outcompete the Chinese Communist Party by maintaining America's technological edge, rebuilding industrial capacity, strengthening alliances, and defending the principles of freedom that un more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * October 19, 2026 SENATOR MCCORMICK, ATTORNEY GENERAL BLANCHE HIGHLIGHT PROGRESS IN FIGHT AGAINST FENTANYL WILKES-BARRE, PA -- U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today hosted U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Administrator Terry Cole, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Sara Carter, U.S. Congressman Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08), and other federal, state, and local officials for a roundta more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Designating "Careers in Energy Week," Recognizes the American Energy Industry Workforce * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-Pa.) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate the week of October 19 through October 23 as "Careers in Energy Week." This resolution celebrates the contributions of our country's highly skilled and growing energy workforce and encourages partne more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 26-00047-288) entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pennsylvania." Here are excerpts: * * * This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System in Pennsylvania. This evaluation focused on five key domains: * Culture * Environment of care * Patient saf more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 26-00056-280) entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA Wilkes-Barre Healthcare System in Pennsylvania." Here are excerpts: * * * This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the VA Wilkes-Barre Healthcare System in Pennsylvania. This evaluation focused on five key domains: * Culture * Environment of care * Patient more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Villanova University posted the following news release: * * * Villanova University Opens Vic Maggitti Hall, the New Home of Falvey Library * $130 million facility brings together expanded spaces for research, learning, collaboration and academic support Villanova, Pa. (Oct. 19, 2026) -- Villanova University has officially opened the doors to Vic Maggitti Hall, the new home of Falvey Library and a major addition to the University's academic enterprise. The 150,000-square-foot facility expands opportunitie more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 19 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Your guide to a successful course registration experience * Registering for classes can be stressful--we're here to help. This article was originally published on October 17, 2025. It has since been updated to reflect new information The spring semester is swiftly approaching, and it's time to start choosing your next batch of classes! Priority registration begins on Monday, Oct. 26, and the sign-up period continues through the first two weeks of the more PR