Latest Pennsylvania Stories
WEST CHESTER, Ohio, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AK Steel (NYSE: AKS) is continuing a longstanding tradition this year by awarding college scholarships to sons and daughters of company employees. The awards recognize outstanding academic achievement, leadership and community involvement. "Earning an AK Steel scholarship speaks volumes about the students and families associated with our company," said James L. Wainscott, Chairman, President and CEO of AK Steel. "We congratulate...
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania turkey hunters are permitted to hunt from one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset, beginning Monday, May 13. The expanded hunting hours continue through the last day of the season, Friday, May 31. All-day hunting during the second half of the spring season began in 2011 to provide interested hunters with more time to be afield. "By the second half of the season, hunter participation decreases...
CINCINNATI, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A new study shows that pediatric nurse staffing ratios are significantly associated with hospital readmission for children with common medical and surgical conditions. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110406/MM79025LOGO) The study, led by a nurse scientist at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, is believed to be the first to examine the extent to which hospital nurse staffing levels are related to pediatric...
Strategic direction set to strengthen MEN's US presence and support structure AMBLER, Pa., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In the framework of a succession plan, Equita Holding KGaA signed a purchase agreement to acquire the majority of shares in MEN Mikro Elektronik GmbH on March 26, 2013. Manfred Schmitz - in his capacity as CEO and co-founder of the company - will reinvest major portions of his shares, under participation of further members of the management team. In the framework of the...
Ilana Diamond, Previous CEO of Global Consumer Electronics Manufacturer, Joins as Director Startbot Partners with Funding, Manufacturing and Robotics Expertise PITTSBURGH, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Innovation Works, one of the country's most active seed-stage investors, in collaboration with Startbot, is launching AlphaLab Gear (www.alphalab.org/gear), a hardware and robotics startup accelerator that provides physical product companies with investment, manufacturing...
Competitive Offerings Attract Business Customers Seeking Savings, Risk Management and Cost Containment PITTSBURGH, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Duquesne Light Energy, LLC ("DLE"), one of the largest competitive electricity suppliers to business customers in Western Pennsylvania, announced a regional expansion for marketing its electricity to customers in the utility service territories of Penn Power and West Penn Power. An unregulated subsidiary of Duquesne Light Holdings, DLE's...
TEMPE, Ariz., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- US Airways (NYSE: LCC) commends the Transportation Security Administration for expanding TSA PreCheck(TM) to international itineraries. The airline's eligible customers may now receive TSA PreCheck(TM)'s expedited screening benefits at its dedicated security lanes, which could include no longer removing shoes, light outerwear and belts, or laptop and 3-1-1 compliant bag from carry-on bags, during the domestic portion of their international...
WAYNE, Pa., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryan & Maniskas, LLP (www.rmclasslaw.com/cases/bmc) is investigating potential claims against the board of directors of BMC Software Inc. ("BMC" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: BMC) concerning possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law related to the Company's efforts to sell the Company to a group of investors led by Bain Capital and Golden Gate Capital with GIC Special Investments Pte Ltd. in a transaction valued at...
Enhanced Ecommerce Experience for Foodies and Friends alike READING, Pa., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania-based dessert company Sweet Street Desserts has been the premier innovator of gourmet desserts in the restaurant industry for over 3 decades. Sweet Street goes to great lengths to create supremely satisfying dessert experiences unparalleled in the dessert category. Now they are going beyond the bakery to deliver an unmatched on-line experience for consumers on their...
HARRISBURG, Pa., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Tom Corbett today announced that Lightweight Manufacturing, Inc. will move forward with the acquisition and renovation of an existing building that is projected to support the creation of 10 jobs and the retention of 15 positions in Lehigh County. "My administration is committed to supporting the growth of our manufacturers who are moving our economy forward and employing Pennsylvanians," Corbett said. "Commonwealth...
Latest Pennsylvania Reference Libraries
Symbol: USPE Group: Lichen Family: Parmeliaceae Growth Habit: Lichenous Native Status: NA N Classification: Kingdom Fungi – Fungi Division Ascomycota – Sac fungi Class Ascomycetes Order Lecanorales Family Parmeliaceae Genus Usnea Dill. ex Adans. – beard lichen Species Usnea pensylvanica Mot. – Pennsylvania beard lichen
Symbol: SPPE6 Group: Moss Family: Splachnaceae Growth Habit: Nonvascular Native Status: NA N Synonyms: TEPE3 Tetraplodon pennsylvanicum (Brid.) Sayre Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Division Bryophyta – Mosses Subdivision Musci Class Bryopsida – True mosses Subclass Bryidae Order Funariales Family Splachnaceae Genus Splachnum Hedw....
Symbol: RUPE3 Group: Dicot Family: Rosaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Subshrub Native Status: L48 N CAN N Synonyms: RUAB2 Rubus abactus L.H. Bailey Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:CT, DC, IL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, VA, VT, WV Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom Tracheobionta – Vascular...
Symbol: RAPE2 Group: Dicot Family: Ranunculaceae Duration: Annual Perennial Growth Habit: Forb/herb Native Status: L48 N AK N CAN N Distribution: County distributions for the following U.S. states are available at PLANTS:AK, AZ, CT, DC, DE, IA, ID, IL, IN, MA, ME, MI, MN, MT, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, PA, RI, SD, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY Classification: Kingdom Plantae – Plants Subkingdom ...
Symbol: POPEP5 Group: Dicot Family: Rosaceae Duration: Perennial Growth Habit: Forb/herb Native Status: L48 N AK N CAN N Synonyms: POAT4 Potentilla atrovirens Rydb. POBIG Potentilla bipinnatifida Douglas ex Hook. var. glabrata (Lehm. ex Hook.) Kohli & Packer POGL14 Potentilla glabella Rydb. POPEA Potentilla pensylvanica L. var. atrovirens (Rydb.) T. Wolf POPEG2 Potentilla pensylvanica L....
