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City of Oakland Park Hosts Annual MLK Celebration

OAKLAND PARK, Fla., Jan. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The City of Oakland Park is excited to invite the community to its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Celebration on Saturday, January 18, 2025. The festivities will take place from 1 to 5 p.m. at Wimberly Field, located at 4000 NE 3rd Avenue.

Bridging Policy and People: How Nonprofit Story Bank Preserves Stories to Inspire Action

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the nation honors the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and anticipates the transition to a new administration, the importance of amplifying the voices of those impacted by policies has never been greater. Nonprofit Story Bank is stepping forward to ensure these voices-the human stories behind the policies-are neither muffled or ignored.

22 Entrepreneurs Graduate from Arizona’s Largest Supplier Diversity Program, Impact AZ, Driving Economic Growth and Innovation

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Twenty-two entrepreneurs graduated from the Impact AZ 2025 Supplier Diversity Accelerator on Tuesday, January 14, during a ceremony held at the Arizona Public Service (APS) Headquarters in Phoenix, the Black Chamber of Arizona announced today.

Children’s Book Author Kimberly Hayden Releases Heartwarming New Book Teaching Kids The Joy Of Church

TULSA, Okla., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Oklahoma-based author Kimberly Hayden introduces young readers to the value of worship and gratitude in her new children's book "Libby Loves Church" (ISBN: 979-8330208562 [paperback]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).

Famed Movie Producer Chad Lawson Cooper Offers $20 Million to buy Historic Paul Robeson Theatre in NY

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Chad Lawson Cooper, a renowned movie producer and national playwright based in New York City, has made an offer of $20 million to acquire The Paul Robeson Theatre. Founded in 1980 and named in honor of the esteemed African-American singer and actor Paul Robeson, the theater showcased poetry, plays, and various works by black artists for over 25 years.

Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT) Unveils MSRlive! 4.0 – Offering Ground-Breaking Enhancements to MSR Reporting and Transparency

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading (MCT), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, today announced the release of MSRlive! 4.0, a groundbreaking enhancement to its mortgage servicing rights (MSR) valuation platform. The latest version offers mortgage servicers an unprecedented level of transparency and business intelligence, equipping portfolio managers with powerful new tools to assess and optimize their portfolios.

HitPaw Edimakor V3.5.0 Revolutionizes Creativity with AI Voice Clone and Video Templates

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) --- HitPaw Edimakor, a cutting-edge AI-powered video editing software, has officially launched its latest version, V3.5.0, introducing an exciting array of creative and innovative tools. Among the standout features are the AI Voice Clone and Video Templates, designed to simplify and elevate the process of video creation, enabling users to achieve professional-quality results with greater ease and efficiency.

ColoCrossing Expands Global Reach with New Los Angeles Datacenter

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ColoCrossing, a HostPapa Inc. company and global leader in enterprise-grade hosting solutions, proudly announces the grand opening of their new Los Angeles datacenter at 1200 W 7th St., Los Angeles, CA 90017. This expansion marks a significant milestone for ColoCrossing, reinforcing their position as a leader in colocation and dedicated server solutions in one of the nation's most vital technology hubs.

Best Pokémon GO Joystick iOS 18 and Android 2025 [0 Ban Risks]

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As the hunt for Shiny Pokémon becomes even more challenging in Pokémon GO, PoGoskill Android App V1.1.0 provides the perfect solution for safely spoofing your location without a computer. With the best Pokémon GO GPS joystick, you can easily explore the map, ensuring smooth gameplay without the risk of bans.

Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee’s® on Long Island Launch 9th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest

LONG ISLAND, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants on Long Island announced today the official launch of their 9th annual Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest. The annual essay contest celebrates outstanding teachers, nominated by their students, by awarding each a $500 sponsorship check and hosting a special end-of-year class party.

Doherty Enterprises-Owned New Jersey Applebee’s® Restaurants Launch 9th Annual ‘Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest’

ALLENDALE, N.J., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar locations in New Jersey are excited to announce the start of their 9th annual "Above and 'BEE'yond Teacher Essay Contest." The essay contest is now open at participating Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's restaurants in New Jersey.

Annual January Crisis Communications Magazine Published by O’Dwyer’s

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The J.R. O'Dwyer Company, Inc. has published its January 2025 Crisis Communications Magazine featuring content designed to assist corporations and organizations manage their reputation, prevent communications crises and communicate effectively with the public and stakeholders.

Lutheran Life Ministries adds two new board members

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill., Jan. 15, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Lutheran Life Ministries ("Lutheran Life"), an Illinois-based senior living organization, has added two new members to its Board of Directors. The announcement was made by Michael Renetzky, Chair of the Board, and Sloan Bentley, President, and CEO of Lutheran Life.

Doherty Enterprises-Owned NYC and Westchester County Applebee’s® Locations Announce 9th Annual Above and ‘BEE’yond Teacher Essay Contest

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Doherty Enterprises-owned Applebee's® Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants in New York City and Westchester County today announced the official start of their 9th annual Above and "BEE"yond Teacher Essay Contest. The annual essay contest recognizes top teachers - as nominated by their classroom students - rewarding teachers with a $500 sponsorship check and special end-of-year class party.

MCT Reports 16% Decrease in Mortgage Lock Volume Amid Market Dynamics

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mortgage Capital Trading, Inc. (MCT®), the de facto leader in innovative mortgage capital markets technology, announced today a 16.7% decrease in mortgage lock volume compared to the previous month. Industry professionals and market enthusiasts are encouraged to download the complete report to gain comprehensive insights into the evolving market dynamics.

Hopdox Enters into a Joint eRecording Services Agreement with Harris Recording Solutions to Bring Seamless eRecording to Counties Nationwide

ALPINE, Utah, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hopdox, the leading innovator in eRecording, is excited to announce that it has entered a joint eRecording services agreement with Harris Recording Solutions to integrate Hopdox's cutting-edge eRecording platform with Harris Recording Solutions' land record management systems. This collaboration marks a major milestone in delivering more efficient, modern recording capabilities to counties nationwide.

Hopdox Successfully Completes Inaugural eRecording in Clark County, Nevada

ALPINE, Utah, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Hopdox, the leading innovator in eRecording, is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its first eRecording in Clark County, Nevada. This milestone marks the inauguration of Hopdox's services, enabling seamless and efficient document recording for the nation's title companies, banks, and attorneys.

Groundbreaking New Book Issues Call to Action on Racial Schism Among Black and White Women Following 2024 Election

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- As Black women and White women in the United States struggle to redefine the "Sisterhood" - a bond of shared identity and collective empowerment - in the face of the clear demarcation of who voted for whom in the 2024 Presidential election, renowned author and minister Rev. Dr. A'Shellarien Addison announces the release of "This Is Not That: Black Women and White Women Breaking the Chains of Religious, Racial, and Psychological Violence in the Rise of Kamala Harris" (ISBN 979-8344040080; Desakajo Publishing).

ACES Increases Financial Services QC Audit Volume by 15% in 2024, Expands New Client Acquisition by 66%

DENVER, Colo., Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, has sought to support its customers through turbulent market conditions by providing critical technology innovations to its quality control audit suite.

IT Geeks ranks among the top 1000 companies on Clutch in 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- IT Geeks, a Next-Gen Digital Transformation Company, proudly announces its inclusion in the 2024 Clutch 1000, an elite list of top service providers from 320,000 companies worldwide. The achievement underscores IT Geeks' unwavering dedication to delivering innovative eCommerce solutions that drive growth and transformation.

December Mortgage Lock Data Reveals Year-Over-Year Increases Across All Loan Types Despite Seasonal Downturn

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 14, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Optimal Blue today released its December 2024 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showcasing year-over-year (YoY) growth in mortgage activity, even as seasonal trends led to a month-over-month (MoM) decline in rate lock volumes. Overall, December mortgage lock volume was up 26% YoY, driven by an 18% increase in purchase locks, a 43% rise in cash-out refinances, and an 82% jump in rate-and-term refinances.

ProNotary Invites Businesses to Partner for Wildfire Disaster Relief with Remote Online Notarization Solutions

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of devastating wildfires, ProNotary, a leading remote online notarization (RON) software provider, is stepping up to empower businesses with the tools needed to integrate RON into their operations. By partnering with ProNotary, organizations can help communities impacted by these natural disasters access essential services like notarizing insurance claims, property agreements, and legal documents - all from a secure, remote platform.

UniFab V3.0 is Launched with a Simpler, Faster, and Better Experience

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- UniFab, an AI video and audio quality improvement software, launched UniFab All-In-One V3.0 on January 6, 2025. The latest version of UniFab has a new design by relocating the initial function menu to a more central spot for simpler workflow. Additionally, the features have been consolidated to streamline the workflow and boost efficiency.

New Jersey’s Save LBI Coalition Sues U.S. Agencies and Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, Challenging Federal Approvals Greenlighting Marine Ecosystem Devastation, Including Risks to Critically Endangered Whales

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J., Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Save Long Beach Island (LBI), an organization that has been actively litigating issues surrounding marine mammal, human health, economic, and other impacts connected to offshore wind industrialization off New Jersey since 2022, has filed suit against the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Marine Fisheries Service, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, U.S. Department of Interior, and the Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind project for violations of a number of federal environmental statutes.

Mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture spotlights Council of FHLBanks CEO Ryan Donovan as January 16 guest

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, hosted by Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman and broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, next week features Ryan Donovan, president and chief executive officer of the Council of Federal Home Loan Banks, a trade association representing the positions and views of the Federal Home Loan Bank System.

Woman, 49, Unveils Bold Holistic Blueprint for How She Plans on Becoming a Verified Guinness World Record Holder in Longevity

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 13, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- At 49, "Smile," affectionately known online as "The Smile Enthusiast," unveils her groundbreaking longevity textbook, "#FUTURECENTURIONLIFE, My Longevity Lifestyle" (ISBN: 978-0228889540; released by Tellwell Publishing in November 2024). This inspiring work outlines her bold, holistic approach and detailed blueprint for achieving extraordinary health and longevity.

Worth Pursuing Inc. Hosts 1st Annual ‘New Year, Healthy You’ Health Fair in Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Worth Pursuing Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to hunger relief, mental health advocacy, and education, is proud to host its 1st Annual "New Year, Healthy You" Health Fair on Saturday, January 16, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Jacksonville Public Library Main, located at 303 N Laura St, Jacksonville, FL.

Polly and CapitalW Collective Align to Support Women in Mortgage Capital Markets

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 10, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CapitalW Collective, a trailblazing non-profit dedicated to advancing women and their allies in mortgage capital markets, proudly announces Polly as its first product and pricing engine (PPE) Diamond-level corporate sponsor. This alliance underscores CapitalW Collective's mission "to create more inclusive and dynamic mortgage capital markets, one woman and ally at a time."

USA Needle, Inc. Sets the Standard for High-Quality Precision Needles Across Industries

CICERO, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- USA Needle, Inc. (usaneedle.com), a leading provider of precision-manufactured needles, proudly announces its continued commitment to delivering top-quality surgical and industrial needles to meet the evolving needs of healthcare, manufacturing, and specialty industries.

Scuba Dive into the Legendary 8th Annual Ice Hole Festival at Lake Okoboji, Iowa

LAKE OKOBOJI, Iowa, Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Scuba proudly announces the highly anticipated 8th Annual Ice Hole Festival. Bringing scuba divers and enthusiasts together to assess their ice diving skills. From January 30 to February 2, 2025, the lake will be transformed - featuring events for both instructors and certified divers.

‘The Traffic of a Lie’ – A Riveting Tale of Deceit, Love, and the Struggle for Truth

BAROSSA VALLEY, Australia, Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In "The Traffic of a Lie" (ISBN: 978-1998482054), released by Tellwell Talent on November 1, 2024, debut novelist Angela Nagel delivers a compelling, emotionally charged narrative that is already garnering attention for its deep dive into family secrets, betrayal, and the quest for truth amid overwhelming adversity.

Travel Insurance Essential in 2025: Bigger Trips, Rising Costs, and Evolving Travel Trends

NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- TravelInsurance.com, the leading platform for comparing and purchasing travel insurance from global providers, reports that travel insurance is more critical in 2025 as disruptions and rising travel costs persist. With trip costs and demand surging in 2025, the importance of safeguarding travel investments is clear.

Street Media Group Announces Landmark Digital Billboard Development on I-25 in Northern Colorado

LOVELAND, Colo., Jan. 9, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Street Media Group, a leading out-of-home advertising provider, has announced plans to develop a new state-of-the-art digital billboard along Interstate 25 in northern Colorado. The 14-foot x 48-foot double-faced digital display will be strategically positioned at exit 254 between Loveland and Johnstown, marking a significant expansion of the company's regional presence.

The Black Chamber of Arizona Announces Recipients of SEDI Business Supportive Grant

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Black Chamber of Arizona is proud to announce the recipients of its Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individual (SEDI) Business Supportive Grant designed to help address the challenges SEDI-owned businesses face. The recipients were officially recognized and spotlighted at the Black Chamber of Arizona's 26th Anniversary Gala on December 13, where over 500 community leaders, national figures, and stakeholders gathered to celebrate economic impact and strides made to close the racial wealth gap.

New Book ‘Disability Crossroads’ Offers Blueprint for Transforming Disability Services

MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 8, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Drawing from three decades of frontline experience and scholarly research, Ron Tiffen's groundbreaking new book "Disability Crossroads" (ISBN: 978-0228892915) presents innovative solutions for the challenges facing Australia's disability sector. This timely work arrives as stakeholders call for renewed confidence in the system and meaningful reform.