PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, issued the following news release: The Philly Pops orchestra, a venerable and beloved musical institution, has been gifted its trademarked name by the estate of the orchestra's late longtime leader Peter Nero--with pro bono legal representation from Ballard Spahr. The ensemble had operated as the No Names Pops since last year when Peter passed away and a previous iteration of the organization ceased operations. The Ballard Spah  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- Drexel University issued the following news release: The cybersecurity refrain when encountering phishing emails invariably advises: "don't click on that link" and "report that email" -- but new research from Drexel University and Arizona State University has revealed a problematic reality: Most major companies do little to support reporting and few take action to shut down phishing sites disguised as their own after they have been reported. Rece  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 (TNSres) -- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware, a subsidiary of Highmark, issued the following news release: Wilmington, Del. (November 12, 2024) -- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware (Highmark Delaware) is pleased to announce $1,406,800 in BluePrints for the Community investments have been awarded for the third quarter of 2024. The investments address a variety of community needs, including increasing access to healthcare, holistic and innovative c  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 13 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * The series will follow a woman whose life unraveled when she was gripped by pseudocyesis, a rare psychosomatic disorder Listen to episode one here (https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-the-unborn-235065516/) * * * Los Angeles, CA - November 12, 2024 - Today, iHeartMedia and Audio Up is thrilled announced "The Unborn," a groundbreaking true crime podcast hosted by actress Trisha LaFache (Amazon Prime's Jury Du  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 42 volunteer firefighters' relief associations (VFRAs) in Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Blair, Bradford, Cambria, Clarion, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Forest, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, S  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Secretary Dunn visited James Logan Elementary School in Philadelphia to highlight one of the more than 300 projects that will expand recreational opportunities, conserve natural spaces, and revitalize communities. * * * Philadelphia, PA - Today, the Shapiro Administration announced $79.4 million in grants for 307 projects across Pennsylvania  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- PPNC Bank, a member of PNC Financial Services Group, issued the following news release: HOUSTON, Nov 12, 2024 - PNC Bank and the Houston Rockets announced a multi-year sponsorship extension, continuing naming rights for the PNC Club. The agreement reflects PNC Bank's growth in the Houston area and continued commitment to supporting organizations that strengthen the region. "We are proud of our longstanding relationship with the Rockets," said Julie Young Su  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: BOSTON, November 12, 2024: Expanding Morgan Lewis's trial capacity across various industries, the firm welcomes partner Stephen P. Hall. Arriving from Orrick and resident in the Boston office, Stephen represents companies in various regulated industries, including life sciences, chemical, biotech, pharmaceutical, technology, finance, and manufacturing. "Boston is an important and growing jurisdi  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news release: * * * Penn GSE, the School District of Philadelphia, Foundations, Inc., and the Consortium for Policy Research in Education are partnering to create an innovative and scalable college and career readiness model for students. * * * The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE) has been awarded $3.5 million, part of a larger $8 million g  more

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Additions of Fanox and Kompozitum to Provide Long-Term Profitable Growth * * * PITTSBURGH, Nov. 12, 2024 -- Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today a strategic investment in its Transit Business with the acquisitions of Fanox and Kompozitum. These additions position Wabtec's business unit for long-term profitable gr  more

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Westinghouse Electric issued the following news release: * * * Program Highlights Supply Chain Opportunities for AP1000 Reactor, AP300 Small Modular Reactor and eVinci Microreactor * * * Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, November 12, 2024 - Westinghouse Electric Company welcomed 116 suppliers and local organizations to a Saskatchewan Supplier Symposium on November 8, 2024. The day-long event provided a forum for potential suppliers to learn about supportin  more

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Westminster College issued the following news release: Westminster College School of Communications faculty member Brad Weaver lectured about teaching documentary storytelling at the Broadcast Education Association On-Location Conference at Clark Atlanta (Ga.) University on Oct. 26. Weaver, lecturer of broadcast communications, presented "Practical Approaches to Teaching Documentary Storytelling" and shared the successes and protocols that have been use  more