Pennsylvania

VICTORY: Supreme Court strikes down PA school mask mandate

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Friday, December 10, 2021

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed that this must stop.

Key Points: 
  • The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed that this must stop.
  • "The decision to require masks in schools is one that properly belongs with individual school boards in consultation with parents.
  • State officials bypassed the normal democratic process to put this order in place, and this court is doing its duty by striking down their executive overreach.
  • We're going to continue to work to protect those rights and have them vindicated in other courts and jurisdictions."

The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Appoints Eric Pryor as Its Next President

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Thursday, December 9, 2021

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to announce that Eric Pryor has been appointed president of the historic museum and college, beginning January 18, 2022.

Key Points: 
  • PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) is pleased to announce that Eric Pryor has been appointed president of the historic museum and college, beginning January 18, 2022.
  • "I am profoundly honored to be taking on the leadership of this historic and celebrated institution,"said incoming PAFA President Eric Pryor.
  • Pryor began his arts career as Executive Director of the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation's Center for Arts and Culture (CAC) in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Founded in 1805, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is America's first school and museum of fine arts.

WEconnect Recovery Teams with Be Well Texas and UT Health to Help the 1.6 Million Texans Dealing with Substance Use Disorders

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021

WEconnect Health Management today announced it is teaming with Be Well Texas at UT Health to make its WEconnect Recovery app available to Texans as part of the Be Well Texas provider network and clinical services to treat Substance Use Disorders (SUD).

Key Points: 
  • WEconnect Health Management today announced it is teaming with Be Well Texas at UT Health to make its WEconnect Recovery app available to Texans as part of the Be Well Texas provider network and clinical services to treat Substance Use Disorders (SUD).
  • Texas and UT Health are at the forefront of healthcare innovation, said WEconnect CEO and co-founder Daniela Luzi Tudor.
  • WEconnect Recovery provides free and premium apps and mobile support groups designed to support the more than 70 million Americans dealing with substance misuse and mental health issues.
  • WEconnect Health Management is a healthcare technology startup focused on solving the biggest public health crisis of our time: substance use disorder.

Milton Security Opens New Washington D.C. Office

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

"Adding a third location in the U.S. was intentional and instrumental for our continuing growth," said James McMurry, CEO and Founder of Milton Security.

Key Points: 
  • "Adding a third location in the U.S. was intentional and instrumental for our continuing growth," said James McMurry, CEO and Founder of Milton Security.
  • "We are very excited about the new location in D.C.," commented Eric Cowperthwaite, COO of Milton Security.
  • Milton Security now has three locations: Brea, California; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Washington, D.C.
    Milton Security operates a 24*7*365 unique Extended Detection & Response/Managed Detection & Response (MxDR) service that provides Threat Hunting As A Service using customers' existing security infrastructure.
  • Milton Security, Inc., is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business started in 2007.

RCN Lehigh Valley to Host 36th Annual Dream Come True Telethon and Auction

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Monday, November 22, 2021

BETHLEHEM, Pa., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --For the 36th year, RCN Lehigh Valley is teaming up with Dream Come True of the Lehigh Valley , a non-profit dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of children who are seriously, chronically and terminally ill in the Greater Lehigh Valley area, for its annual Dream Come True Telethon and online auction.

Key Points: 
  • BETHLEHEM, Pa., Nov. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --For the 36th year, RCN Lehigh Valley is teaming up with Dream Come True of the Lehigh Valley , a non-profit dedicated to fulfilling the dreams of children who are seriously, chronically and terminally ill in the Greater Lehigh Valley area, for its annual Dream Come True Telethon and online auction.
  • Financial donations are accepted during the fundraiser via phone at 610-865-3475 and on Dream Come True's website .
  • "We are proud to have been able to host a successful event last year despite challenges posed by the pandemic, and this year is no different," said Rayann Vasko, Executive Director of Dream Come True of the Lehigh Valley.
  • RCN's primary service areas include Boston, Chicago, Lehigh Valley (PA), New York City, Philadelphia (Delaware County) and Washington, DC.

Episcopal Retirement Services Notifies Patients and Residents of Data Security Incident

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Friday, November 19, 2021

On or about September 24, 2021, Episcopal Retirement Services discovered that they were the victim of a cyber-attack that impacted its systems and servers.

Key Points: 
  • On or about September 24, 2021, Episcopal Retirement Services discovered that they were the victim of a cyber-attack that impacted its systems and servers.
  • The investigation is ongoing, but Episcopal Retirement Services believes that the unauthorized individual could have potentially obtained or accessed protected personal health information.
  • With this said, as of the date of this release, Episcopal Retirement Services has no evidence indicating that any information has been misused.
  • We truly thank the community, the entire Episcopal Retirement Services family, and all of our partners for the continued support and understanding during this incident.

Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), City And Two Contractors Blamed In Wrongful Death Lawsuit For 2019 Gas Explosion That Killed 28-Year-Old South Philly Man

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

The lawsuit ( Estate of Brian Diu v. Philadelphia Gas Works, et al., Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Filing No.

Key Points: 
  • The lawsuit ( Estate of Brian Diu v. Philadelphia Gas Works, et al., Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Filing No.
  • 211101449 ) was filed late yesterday by lawyers from Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky, P.C., who represent Mr. Diu's estate, administered by Connie Diu, his sister.
  • The three-story residence was leveled in the blast that destroyed four other houses and claimed another local resident.
  • The lawsuit also names as defendants the City of Philadelphia and two local plumbing contractors - Bart Emanuel & Son Plumbing and Heating, Inc. and Lepore Plumbing, Inc.

SOME's Annual Trot for Hunger 5k Returns In-Person Thanksgiving Morning

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Thursday, November 18, 2021

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SOME (So Others Might Eat) is excited to officially open registration for its 20th Annual Trot for Hunger 5k!

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SOME (So Others Might Eat) is excited to officially open registration for its 20th Annual Trot for Hunger 5k!
  • "The Trot for Hunger 5K is the largest event in the District dedicated to fighting poverty and homelessness," SOME President & CEO Ralph Boyd noted.
  • SOME's Trot for Hunger 5K is a fundraising and community building event that brings awareness to our neighbors in the District experiencing poverty, homelessness and hunger.
  • SOME's Trot for Hunger is the largest and only DC-based Thanksgiving Trot in the region.

Vishay Intertechnology Appoints Dr. Renee B. Booth and Dr. Michiko Kurahashi to Its Board of Directors

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Monday, November 15, 2021

Prior to founding Leadership Solutions, Inc., Dr. Booth was the Eastern Regional Practice Leader for the Human Capital Group of Watson Wyatt Worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • Prior to founding Leadership Solutions, Inc., Dr. Booth was the Eastern Regional Practice Leader for the Human Capital Group of Watson Wyatt Worldwide.
  • From 2016 to 2020, Dr. Kurahashi was Chief Marketing Officer at AXIS Capital (NYSE: AXS), a global commercial insurer and reinsurer.
  • In that role, Dr. Kurahashi launched the firms new One AXIS brand, implemented AI-driven marketing initiatives and streamlined marketing processes.
  • Booth and Kurahashi each add diversity of viewpoints and broadened knowledge to the Board.

Optiv Expands Focus on Safeguarding Federal Sector from Cyber Threats

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Monday, November 15, 2021

DENVER, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Optiv, the cyber advisory and solutions leader, is expanding to ensure the successful delivery of strategic services in the federal sector, helping organizations upgrade their defenses as part of a comprehensive approach to cybersecurity.

Key Points: 
  • To spearhead these efforts, Optiv has appointed intelligence and cybersecurity expert retired Army Col. Nichoel "Nycki" Brooks as director, federal services.
  • "As a strategic intelligence expert, Col. Nycki Brooks brings to Optiv exceptional knowledge, expertise, and experience with federal services and a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in the federal sector.
  • Her deep understanding of the intelligence community and federal cybersecurity needs will be instrumental in further safeguarding Optiv clients from cyber threats.
  • Optiv Federal provides a combination of cybersecurity technology and services across the U.S. Government, including civilian agencies, Department of Defense and Intel.