Connect with us

Technology

A Field of Their Own: UAE Embassy, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation Bring the Spirit of Soccer to Conestoga Park in West Philadelphia

Published

on

Brand-new, state-of-the-art soccer field now open year-round at Conestoga Park

Project includes ongoing youth soccer programming through the West Philadelphia Soccer Academy

PHILADELPHIA, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, UAE Ambassador to the United States Yousef Al Otaiba joined Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) CEO Madeline Bell, Philadelphia Parks Commissioner Susan Slawson, Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. and West Philadelphia Soccer Academy (WPSA) to celebrate the completion of a brand-new, year-round soccer field at Conestoga Park in West Philadelphia, made possible through a contribution from the UAE Embassy and CHOP.

“As Philadelphia welcomes the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the UAE is proud to support the next generation of players right here in this city,” said Ambassador Al Otaiba. “This field at Conestoga Park is more than a gift of infrastructure. It is an expression of the values we share: that sport builds character and that children deserve safe spaces to grow. The friendship between the UAE and the United States is best measured in what we build together.” 

“The Conestoga Soccer Field is a unique example of how global collaboration can benefit local communities — and the children who live in them,” said CHOP CEO Madeline Bell. “CHOP is proud to be part of the Philadelphia community and thrilled that our collaboration with the UAE and City of Philadelphia made this possible.”

“Conestoga Park is an important community asset for West Philadelphia,” said Commissioner Slawson. “This project, made possible through the support of the UAE Embassy and CHOP, reflects the commitment of Mayor Parker and the City of Philadelphia to investing in young people and expanding access to quality recreation, helping more youth learn, play, and advance both on and off the field.”

“Every child watching the World Cup in Philadelphia right now is dreaming of playing the beautiful game. Since 1994, WPSA has been the only soccer club in West Philadelphia, and for the first time, we have a home field worthy of those dreams. Safe, accessible and free to use, this field tells every young person in this neighborhood that the World Cup is not just something you watch — it is something you can be part of,” said Sylvester Corbie, WPSA Director and Head Coach.

“The 4th District continues to grow as a destination for recreational opportunity, and this new field at Conestoga Park is a tremendous addition,” said Councilmember Jones Jr. “I am grateful to CHOP and the UAE Embassy for their investment in our community and our children.”

CHOP has a long-standing relationship with the UAE, formalized through agreements with major UAE health entities. That partnership spans direct clinical care for Emirati children, medical education, joint research and specialist training programs, all aimed at advancing pediatric expertise and healthcare across the region.

The new field at Conestoga Park is the latest in a series of UAE Embassy-supported soccer fields built in underserved communities across the United States. The program has already provided thousands of children with access to quality playing fields and free coaching in Boston, New York City (Harlem, Brooklyn and the Bronx), Miami, East Los Angeles, Chicago, Dallas, Cleveland, Atlantic City, Asbury Park and Washington, DC.

ABOUT THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES:
The UAE is a source of stability, tolerance, innovation, and growth in the Arabian Gulf and around the globe. The United States and the UAE are reliable allies, with historical and present-day shared security and economic interests. In fact, the UAE is the largest export market for US goods in the Middle East and more US naval vessels visit UAE ports than any other ports outside the United States. The United States and the UAE also enjoy growing social and cultural ties, and many US institutions in education, healthcare and the arts have formed collaborative partnerships with UAE entities. For more information: https://www.uae-embassy.org/.

ABOUT CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIA: 
A non-profit, charitable organization, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia was founded in 1855 as the nation’s first pediatric hospital. Through its long-standing commitment to providing exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare professionals, and pioneering major research initiatives, the hospital has fostered many discoveries that have benefited children worldwide. Its pediatric research program is among the largest in the country. The institution has a well-established history of providing advanced pediatric care close to home through its CHOP Care Network, which includes more than 50 primary care practices, specialty care and surgical centers, urgent care centers, and community hospital alliances throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. CHOP also operates the Middleman Family Pavilion and its dedicated pediatric emergency department in King of Prussia, the Behavioral Health and Crisis Center (including a 24/7 Crisis Response Center), and the Center for Advanced Behavioral Healthcare, a mental health outpatient facility. Its unique family-centered care and public service programs have brought Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recognition as a leading advocate for children and adolescents. For more information, visit https://www.chop.edu.

ABOUT PHILADELPHIA PARKS & RECREATION:
Philadelphia Parks & Recreation (PPR) advances the prosperity of the city and the progress of its residents through intentional and sustained stewardship of nearly 10,200 acres of public land and waterways as well as through hundreds of safe, stimulating recreation, environmental and cultural centers. PPR promotes the well-being and growth of the city’s residents by connecting them to the natural world around them, to each other, and to fun, physical and social opportunities. PPR is responsible for the upkeep of historically significant Philadelphia events and specialty venues and works collaboratively with communities and organizations in leading capital projects and the introduction of inventive programming. To learn more about Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, visit us at www.phila.gov/parksandrec, and follow @philaparkandrec on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Contact: Dan Alt
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
(631) 879-3615
altd@chop.edu

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/a-field-of-their-own-uae-embassy-childrens-hospital-of-philadelphia-and-philadelphia-parks–recreation-bring-the-spirit-of-soccer-to-conestoga-park-in-west-philadelphia-302805027.html

SOURCE Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

Continue Reading

Technology

TI celebrates 70 years of innovation in Europe alongside leading customers to engineer next-generation systems

Published

on

By

 Companies including ABB Robotics, Porsche, Schneider Electric and Husqvarna Group are working with TI to enable advancements in how the world moves, lives and works

News highlights:

TI is celebrating 70 years of operations in Europe, underscoring its commitment to helping customers across the continent and around the world solve their most complex engineering challenges.From early automotive electronics to today’s AI-driven infrastructure, TI has supported seven decades of technological advancement across Europe’s key industries.Through partnerships with key European companies, TI is shaping the future of mobility, automation and sustainable energy management.

MUNICH, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Texas Instruments (TI) (Nasdaq: TXN) is celebrating 70 years of operations in Europe, demonstrating its long history of semiconductor innovation, research and development, manufacturing and customer partnership in the region. This milestone is a key part of TI’s near 100-year legacy of driving the technological advancements that power the modern world. The anniversary coincides with TI’s participation at electronica 2026, November 10-13, in Munich, Germany.

“Our 70-year commitment to Europe is a significant part of our story, but it is also a reflection of TI’s passion – creating a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors,” said Robert Berghoff, president of TI EMEA. “Our focus remains on empowering engineers in Europe and around the world as they navigate the transition toward more autonomous, AI-driven and intelligent systems. Whether through our local engineering or our global manufacturing scale, we are dedicated to providing reliable, high-performance semiconductors that help our customers solve their most complex design challenges.”

Innovating what’s next in intelligent systems
With the industry’s most comprehensive portfolio of more than 80,000 analog and embedded processing semiconductors, TI enables efficient power management, precise sensing, seamless connectivity and AI processing at the edge. Globally, TI helps more than 100,000 customers, including leading companies in Europe, accelerate innovation across key markets, from industrial automation systems that increase productivity to safer, more advanced vehicles.

Transforming industrial automation with ABB Robotics
As ABB Robotics advances the next generation of Autonomous Versatile Robotics (AVR™), physical AI is enabling robots to perceive, reason and act in increasingly dynamic industrial environments. Achieving this requires innovation across the technology stack, from sensing and computing to control and power management. TI semiconductor technology helps support the performance, efficiency and real-time control requirements of intelligent robotic systems. Technologies including real-time control microcontrollers, sensing solutions and motor-control components play an important role in enabling increasingly autonomous, adaptive and connected automation solutions.

“The transition toward physical AI and with it autonomous versatile robotics depends on advances across the entire technology ecosystem,” said Johan Ernlund, Global R&D Manager – Platform, ABB Robotics. “TI’s leadership in real-time processing, sensing and motor control provides important building blocks for the next generation of industrial automation. Together, we are helping create robotic systems that can operate safely, intelligently and efficiently in increasingly complex environments.”­­

Architecting next-generation vehicles with Porsche 
As the automotive industry shifts toward vehicles that are more intelligent and immersive, the need for advanced, efficient semiconductor solutions has never been more critical. In partnership with Porsche, TI is enabling a new era of automotive excellence through industry-leading audio and gallium nitride (GaN) technologies.

“Bringing next-generation vehicle experiences to our customers means that we are not just adopting technology, but actively driving it forward,” said Lars Heuken, Strategic Semiconductor Management, Porsche. “By working with TI to integrate GaN technology, we can achieve more efficient and compact designs without compromising on performance. This collaboration also allows us to define the next step in high-end audio performance, ensuring an exceptional experience inside the cabin.”

Powering AI from grid to gate with Schneider Electric
As AI infrastructure and sustainable energy drive unprecedented power demands, TI is partnering with Schneider Electric to solve critical design challenges and enable the next generation of AI data centers. By combining TI’s semiconductor innovations – including advanced power conversion, improved energy efficiency and scalable infrastructure – with Schneider Electric’s power management expertise, the two companies are enabling higher power density in increasingly compact footprints.

“At Schneider Electric, we’re focused on building a more sustainable and resilient future,” said Ard Verboon, Chief Procurement Officer, Schneider Electric. “As an enabler of the energy transition, we’re constantly seeking the high-efficiency power solutions that today’s critical design challenges demand. TI’s technologies provide the building blocks for systems that require resilience and efficiency, from energy management systems to industrial automation.”

Accelerating innovation in intelligent outdoor systems with Husqvarna Group 
As consumers demand greater convenience and reduced maintenance through more autonomous and connected outdoor products, engineers must accelerate the transition from concept to implementation at unprecedented speeds. TI and Husqvarna Group have been collaborating to bring next-generation products to market, from smart watering solutions to robot lawn mowers. By leveraging TI’s advanced development tools, Husqvarna Group engineers can optimize every stage of the development cycle, allowing them to focus on high-value innovation: building the smart, connected solutions that set new standards for precision and ease of use.

TI at electronica 2026
At electronica 2026, TI will showcase how its analog and embedded processing products are helping innovate what’s next in intelligent systems. Demonstrations include the latest advancements in automation, automotive, sustainable energy and more. Visit ti.com/electronica for more information.

About Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments Incorporated (Nasdaq: TXN) is a global semiconductor company that designs, manufactures and sells analog and embedded processing chips for markets such as industrial, automotive, data center, personal electronics and communications equipment. At our core, we have a passion to create a better world by making electronics more affordable through semiconductors. This passion is alive today as each generation of innovation builds upon the last to make our technology more reliable, more affordable and lower power, making it possible for semiconductors to go into electronics everywhere. Learn more at TI.com.

Trademarks
All registered trademarks and other trademarks belong to their respective owners.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ti-celebrates-70-years-of-innovation-in-europe-alongside-leading-customers-to-engineer-next-generation-systems-302927196.html

SOURCE Texas Instruments

Continue Reading

Technology

New Businessolver Research Finds CEOs and CHROs Expect Empathy to Cost Them Authority

Published

on

By

Data shows 59% of CEOs and 51% of CHROs expect their decisions to be challenged when they lead with empathy

DENVER, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The two executives most responsible for shaping workplace culture expect to pay a price for leading with empathy. In new Businessolver research, 59% of CEOs and 51% of CHROs (or Chief People Officers) say their decisions will be challenged if they lead with empathy. Yet 99% of CEOs and 88% of CHROs believe empathy contributes to business results.

The findings come from Part 2 of Businessolver’s 2026 State of Workplace Empathy C-Suite Special Report, “Inside America’s C-suite: What happens when executives don’t feel safe?” The study of 1,000 employees and 300 C-suite executives, including CEOs, CFOs, CIOs/CTOs, and CHROs/CPOs, is part of the company’s 11th annual study on empathy at work.

Executives name the CEO as the leader with the most influence over a culture of empathy. But 43% of CEOs fear they will lose respect if they demonstrate empathy at work, and 61% say empathy is hard to demonstrate consistently in their day-to-day work.

“Executives have overwhelmingly accepted the business case for empathy, but data shows many still don’t feel safe acting on it,” said Marcy Klipfel, chief engagement officer at Businessolver. “It’s a shocking trend that so many chief people leaders feel constrained in their ability to lead with the empathy employees need. When the CEO and CHRO brace for pushback every time they lead with empathy, that tension impacts how decisions are made. And ultimately, employees feel it long before it shows up in turnover or declining productivity.”

The report also surfaced patterns that complicate how boards and HR leaders think about culture at the top:

Empathy feels riskiest where it’s needed most. 78% of executives in toxic cultures fear losing respect for showing empathy, compared with 14% in non-toxic cultures, a 64-point gap.Executives and employees disagree about who sets the tone for empathy. Just 2% of executives say non-manager employees have the most impact on workplace empathy, compared with 32% of employees.Millennial executives report the most friction putting empathy into practice. 34% say empathy gets in the way of their personal business goals, more than twice the rate of Gen X executives (16%).Employees are 1.7X more likely than executives to report a mental health issue in the past year (55% vs. 33%). Among those affected, 54% of employees report depression, compared with 12% of executives.

The report details how each C-suite role experiences coworker intimidation and mental health strain differently. Taken together, Businessolver’s C-suite reports suggest business performance can look strong even as trust and psychological safety erode below the surface.

Download the full report at https://businessolver.com/resources/2026-state-of-workplace-empathy-c-suite-special-report-p2/

About Businessolver
Since 1998, Businessolver has delivered market-changing benefits technology that empowers empathetic service supported by an intrinsic responsiveness to client needs. The company creates client programs that maximize benefits program investment, minimize risk exposure, and engage employees with easy-to-use solutions and communication tools to assist them in making wise and cost-efficient benefits selections. Founded by HR professionals, Businessolver’s unwavering service-oriented culture and secure SaaS platform provide measurable success in its mission to provide complete client delight.

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-businessolver-research-finds-ceos-and-chros-expect-empathy-to-cost-them-authority-302927145.html

SOURCE Businessolver

Continue Reading

Technology

Buchanan & Edwards Wins Seven-Year Prime Contract to Support Critical National Security Missions

Published

on

By

New Award Expands BE’s Systems Integration and Technical Advisory Support for Critical National Security Missions

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Buchanan & Edwards (BE) announced today that it has been awarded a seven-year, Cost Plus Fixed Fee Level of Effort prime contract to provide systems integration, engineering, technical, and operational expertise in support of critical national security missions.

This award demonstrates the value BE brings at the intersection of technology, mission, and people.

Under the award, BE will provide highly skilled Systems Integrators (SI) and Systems Engineering Technical Advisor (SETA) professionals supporting complex mission requirements in the Chantilly, Virginia area. The work will span systems integration and interoperability, requirements development, technical analysis, program planning, risk identification and mitigation, technology assessment, and coordination across mission stakeholders.

“This is an important win for BE and a reflection of the trust our team has built through a deep understanding of our customers and their missions,” said Tara Davey, Mission Sector President at BE. “The work requires experienced professionals who can bring together technical expertise, sound analysis, and strong collaboration to help our customer navigate complex challenges and move critical mission priorities forward.”

Skilled personnel will work alongside government stakeholders to help coordinate technical activities, evaluate requirements and emerging technologies, identify and mitigate risks, and provide actionable recommendations that support informed decision-making.

“This award demonstrates the value BE brings at the intersection of technology, mission, and people,” said Chris Bellios, CEO of BE. “Winning a new seven-year prime contract is a significant milestone for our organization and reinforces the strength of our long-term growth strategy. It gives our teams the opportunity to bring the right expertise to the table, work alongside our customer, and deliver meaningful impact across missions of national importance.”

The award will create opportunities for cleared Systems Integrators, Systems Engineering and Technical Advisor professionals, engineers, analysts, and other technical specialists supporting missions in the Chantilly area.

Interested candidates can explore current opportunities at https://teambe.us/careers

About BE

Since 1998, BE has safeguarded the security and prosperity of the American people as a trusted partner to the defense, intelligence, law enforcement, and citizen services communities. We deliver unmatched technical and operational capabilities that drive mission success in today’s complex landscape. With a future-focused approach and an unwavering commitment to our clients, we design and implement solutions that strengthen, secure, and advance critical missions.

For additional information, please visit our websites at www.teambe.us

Media Contact: Scott King, sking@teambe.us

Media Contact

Scott King, Buchanan & Edwards (BE), 1 703-535-5511, sking@teambe.us, www.teambe.us

View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prweb.com/releases/buchanan–edwards-wins-seven-year-prime-contract-to-support-critical-national-security-missions-302926481.html

SOURCE Buchanan & Edwards (BE)

Continue Reading

Trending