PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- Ansys, a computer-aided engineering software developer, issued the following news release: * * * Collaboration empowers OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to reliably evaluate and verify performance of ADAS/AV functionality in all weather and lighting conditions Key Highlights * Ansys AVxcelerate Sensors autonomous vehicle (AV) sensor simulation software provides real-time multispectral camera simulation for scenario-based perception testing * Leveraging both AVx more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 (TNSres) -- Drexel University issued the following news release: There's a well-established link between greenspace and health benefits, including lower rates of heart disease risk factors, such as high blood pressure and diabetes. Now, according to a recently published study, rates of deaths from heart disease -- especially among men -- are lower in neighborhoods with more greenspace. The findings, from researchers at Drexel University's Dornsife School of P more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- Fox Rothschild, a law firm, issued the following news release: This holiday season, Fox Rothschild's Greensboro office ensured that 29 students at Guilford Elementary School had gifts to unwrap. Through the Angel Tree Program, which shares holiday wish lists with community donors, the office fulfilled wish lists of toys, clothes, gift cards and electronics. The office then partnered with the Guilford County Sheriffs' Office to wrap and deliver each gift  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP represented River Run Bancorp, MHC (River Run) in the merger of Rollstone Bancorp, MHC, the mutual holding company parent of Rollstone Bank & Trust, with and into River Run. This transaction will result in Rollstone Bank & Trust becoming the third bank subsidiary of River Run. This strategic transaction represents a significant step in bolstering and sustaining the mutual more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates LLP advised Rocket Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCKT), a fully integrated, late-stage biotechnology company advancing a sustainable pipeline of genetic therapies for rare disorders with high unmet need, in connection with an underwritten public offering of 15,180,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of US$12.50 per share. Total proceeds from the offering  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: Global law firm K&L Gates has advised United Development Company Q.P.S.C. (UDC), a Qatari public shareholding company and the master developer of the Pearl and Gewan islands, on the sale of 40% of its shares in Qatar District Cooling Company Q.P.J.S.C. (Qatar Cool) to QIA Investco Holding Company LLC (QIA) for QAR793.4 million. UDC's partnership with QIA is expected to bolster Qatar Cool's capabiliti more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) today announced the appointment of Kelly Monaghan of Lancaster County as Deputy Executive Director, reporting to Executive Director Jennifer Berrier. Monaghan's appointment is effective immediately. Monaghan has served with distinction as Director of the Bureau of Audits since January 2017. "Kelly's energy and enth more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Governor Josh Shapiro announced the appointment of Attorney General Michelle Henry to serve as Pennsylvania's State Inspector General, effective January 21, 2025. With decades of experience as a prosecutor and now as our Attorney General, Michelle Henry will be prepared on day one to lead the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG) and continue protecting Pennsylvanians'  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * Encourages Pennsylvanians with disabilities to save with PA ABLE * * * Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity today celebrated the 10th anniversary of the federal Stephen Beck, Jr. Achieving a Better Life Experience Act - or ABLE Act, by encouraging Pennsylvanians with disabilities to learn more about the PA ABLE Savings Program. Passage of the ABLE Act paved the way for p more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- Reed Smith, a law firm, issued the following news release: NEW YORK - International law firm Reed Smith has announced the promotion of 24 lawyers to partner and 31 lawyers to counsel, effective January 1, 2025. The new partners and counsel are based in 14 of Reed Smith's 30 global offices within the United States, Europe, Middle East and Asia. The individuals represent a dozen practice groups as well as each of the firm's five core industry groups: financia more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: By Mitaali Taskar More than 265 students from across the U.S. dove into the mysteries of the ocean and explored how STEM can address global environmental challenges during a virtual event hosted by Rutgers University's Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (DMCS). The students from the FIRST LEGO League, participated as part of their preparation for this year's robotics competition. They learned f more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 (TNSpro) -- Thiel College issued the following news release: Thiel College's Bachelor of Science in Nursing program received initial approval from the Pennsylvania Board of Nursing recently following the Board's review of the program and a successful facility survey. According to the approval letter, this endorsement signifies that Thiel's program meets the Board's rigorous standards for nursing education and clears the path for further program development. It more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Dec. 21 (TNSres) -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Jonathan Hubler, PhD, and graduate student Sarah Burghardt lead Villanova research effort to study storm impacts and improve hurricane preparedness * * * In October 2024, during the height of hurricane season, Hurricanes Milton and Helene swept across the southeastern United States. Their impact on Florida was severe, with damages totaling tens of billions of dollars. While communities  more PR

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Dec. 20 -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: Gandhidham, Gujarat, Dec. 19, 2024 -- Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) and Western Railways celebrated an agreement renewing locomotive service operations at the Gandhidham Maintenance Shed in Gujarat, India. The renewal builds upon Wabtec's working relationship with Indian Railways to ensure the optimum reliability and performance o more PR