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ARAMARK Helps Seniors Stay Healthy in St. Paul

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ST. PAUL, Minn., Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The West 7th neighborhood in St. Paul, Minnesota is an area where senior citizens are experiencing a deep financial decline. In 2012, 43% of the senior citizen population lived below the federal poverty line with limited access to healthy...

The 16th Annual Back To School Festival Helps Detroit Youth Get Ready For School

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Last year's festival drew over 3,000 people and an even larger crowd is expected this year to receive FREE school supplies, FREE haircuts and much more! DETROIT, Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The crowds get bigger every year.   Parents and kids come out in huge...

Governor Corbett: Keystone Communities Grant to Provide Housing Modifications for Individuals with Disabilities

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HARRISBURG, Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Corbett administration today awarded a $250,000 Keystone Communities Accessible Housing grant that will help Allegheny County residents living with permanent physical disabilities to make modifications to their homes....

From Zombies to Superheroes, New "STEM Behind Hollywood" Program from Texas Instruments Turns Movie Magic into Real-World Lessons for Math and Science Classrooms

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnc/20130808/MM60123DALLAS, Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a lot more to Hollywood magic than smoke and mirrors – popular movie and TV shows about zombies, superheroes, spaceships and true crime only come to life because of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). To view the...


Pennsylvania's Special Education Annual Performance Report and State Performance Plan Now Available

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education today announced that the state's Special Education Annual Performance Report and the State Performance Plan, which are required under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education...

Creatures of the Garden to Be Featured at Governor's Residence Open House

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HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Governor's Residence gardens will be open to the public for the "Creatures of the Garden" open house on Sunday, Aug. 11, as part of several free,  "Second Sunday" events scheduled throughout the summer. The...

STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® United States Lumberjack Champion Visits With Wounded Warriors

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnc/20130808/MM61474-bVIRGINIA BEACH, Va., Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2013 STIHL® TIMBERSPORTS® United States Lumberjack Champion Matt Cogar recently spent the day visiting with wounded United States soldiers at the largest military hospital outside of the continental U.S., the USO Warrior...


Vitamin Angels Receives 6th 4-Star Rating from Charity Navigator

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National Charity Evaluator Recognizes Vitamin Angels as an Outstanding Non-profit SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Charity Navigator, a national charity evaluator, has recognized Vitamin Angels – a non-profit 501(c)3 organization that distributes...

Customers Bank Announces Major Initiatives in the City of Philadelphia

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PHOENIXVILLE, Pa., Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Customers Bank, Pennsylvania's twelfth largest bank with assets of $3.7 billion, today announced the opening of a Loan Production Office in North Philadelphia with a goal of lending at least $300 million over the next three years, with...

Orkin Commits to Hire 1,000 Veterans over the Next Five Years

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ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta-based pest control leader Orkin today announced its goal to hire 1,000 military veterans over the next five years. This commitment is part of the White House and First Lady's Joining Forces initiative, which ensures veterans and military...

How parents see themselves may affect their child's brain and stress level

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Self-perceived social status predicts hippocampal function and stress hormones BOSTON, Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A mother's perceived social status predicts her child's brain development and stress indicators, finds a study at Boston Children's Hospital. While previous...

Thermal-Aid Zoo Releases a Miniature Collectable Version of its Popular Heating and Cooling Pack for Kids

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnc/20130808/LA61630CHATSWORTH, Calif., Aug. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Shore Holdings, Inc. (PSHR) introduces the New Thermal-Aid Zoo Animal "Mini's". The Thermal-Aid Zoo are a 100% natural therapeutic, cuddly heating/cooling plush animal, specifically designed for kids, to reduce swelling, ease...


Walmart Unveils Strongest Savings of the Season with "Back to Class Cyber Monday" Exclusively on Walmart.com for the First Time

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnc/20101115/DA01204LOGOSAN BRUNO, Calif., Aug. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Walmart.com announced its first-ever "Back to Class Cyber Monday" event, giving parents and students the opportunity to save up to 60 percent on nearly 300 of the most popular back-to-school items. Each saving will be available on...


Stacey Allaster to headline New York Tennis Debate: 'Beyond the Baseline - What can tennis do to improve lives in Africa?'

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LONDON, Aug. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Three days before the start of the US Open in New York City, the panel will debate the topic, 'Beyond the Baseline - What can tennis do to improve lives in Africa?' The debate will feature Stacey Allaster, the Chairman and CEO of the WTA, as...

Fitness and fellowship combine for better health

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnc/20130809/NY61463ATLANTA, Aug. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- MS -- As a minister in East Harlem, Joan Williams-Jarrell is always looking for new ways to bring people together. She also wanted to be more physically active but had a hard time getting to the gym. So when she found a program that brings church...



Cómo ayudar a que la escuela de sus hijos sea más sana

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ATLANTA, 9 de agosto de 2013 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ -- Las escuelas son el lugar ideal para la enseñanza y dar ejemplo de conductas sanas a nuestros niños ya que ellos pasan la mayor parte del tiempo en las aulas. Por eso, los padres están alzando sus voces y...

Belarusian Organization: Better a Dictator than Gay? Not really.

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnc/20130809/NY61775NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Move over, RuPaul. Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenka is the most fabulous drag queen of them all in a new cartoon that shows him flaunting a little more cleavage and eyeliner than is usually the case. (Photo: ...


SCOPE Announces Details and Schedule of 2013 Conference Program

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnc/20130809/PH61449-aMALVERN, Pa., Aug. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The School and College Organization for Prevention Educators (SCOPE) is proud to announce our 3rd Annual Conference: Tuesday, October 1st-Friday, October 4th, 2013   Rosen Plaza Hotel  Orlando, Florida (Photo: ...


Veterans Encouraged to Apply to VA Healthcare, Says Disabled Veterans National Foundation

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The Affordable Care Act takes effect on October 1 WASHINGTON, Aug. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (www.dvnf.org), a non-profit veterans service organization that focuses on helping men and women who serve and return home wounded or sick...

Sheehy Auto Stores Presents $162,000 to Susan G. Komen

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http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnc/20130809/PH61450-aFAIRFAX, Va., Aug. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Sheehy Auto Stores, Inc., through their fundraising efforts and partners, recently donated $162,000 to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure as part of their 16th Annual Sheehy 5000 50-day campaign to raise awareness and funds for the...


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