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OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /Massachusetts 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.

HOUSTON, Texas /Massachusetts 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.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts 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.

TULSA, Okla. /Massachusetts 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).

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Massachusetts 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.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts 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

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts 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.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /Massachusetts 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.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts 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.

LONG ISLAND, N.Y. /Massachusetts 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.

ALLENDALE, N.J. /Massachusetts 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.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts 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.

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /Massachusetts 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.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /Massachusetts 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 spec

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts 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.

ALPINE, Utah /Massachusetts 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.

ALPINE, Utah /Massachusetts 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.

WILMINGTON, Del. /Massachusetts 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).

DENVER, Colo. /Massachusetts 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.

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /Massachusetts 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.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts 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.

DALLAS, Texas /Massachusetts 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.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts 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.

LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /Massachusetts 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.

CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts 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.

TORONTO, Ontario /Massachusetts 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.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts 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.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /Massachusetts 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."

CICERO, N.Y. /Massachusetts 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.

LAKE OKOBOJI, Iowa /Massachusetts 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.

BAROSSA VALLEY, Australia /Massachusetts 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.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts 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.

LOVELAND, Colo. /Massachusetts 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.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /Massachusetts 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.

MELBOURNE, Australia /Massachusetts 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.

COSTA MESA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Tidemark Talks, a new podcast dedicated to telling the stories behind Orange County's most iconic business leaders, officially launched this week. The podcast features authentic, compelling interviews with some of the region's most notable entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries. The podcast is hosted by Jim Snyder, CEO of Tidemark Real Estate Services, alongside Taylor Snyder and Basil Newburn.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Many Pokémon GO players face bans for spoofing their location and often resort to unreliable third-party tools, which can put their accounts at risk. "PoGoskill V2.0.0 offers a breakthrough solution to this problem, allowing you to spoof your location safely - no cracked apps or jailbreak required," says a PoGoskill spokesperson. "Our latest updates ensure a secure and smooth gameplay experience."

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software, proudly announces the rebranding of its flagship product, HitPaw Video Converter, to HitPaw Univd. This significant update delivers a comprehensive suite of advanced features, empowering creators of all levels to produce high-quality, professional videos with unparalleled ease.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- New Mexico Youth Soccer Association (NMYSA), the governing body for US Youth Soccer in New Mexico, is proud to announce an extended multi-year partnership with Sports Connect powered by Stack Sports. As the Exclusive Technology, Online Registration, and League Management Provider, Sports Connect will continue delivering innovative solutions for NMYSA, affiliated clubs, and leagues, empowering administrators, coaches, families, and players to thrive on and off the field.

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Kiosk Industry Group, the marketing arm of KMA Kiosk Association, announces the Best of 2024 Self-Service award winners. The winners exemplify the best in self-service and kiosk design, including kiosks. You can meet many of the winners and chat at NRF this week.

ADDISON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Mortgage Machine Services (Mortgage Machine), an industry leader in digital origination technology to residential mortgage lenders, announced that it now offers an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered pricing engine. The pricing engine ingests and updates pricing for a lender's investors and aggregators automatically.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- ChagaRoot, a local pioneer in plant-forward dining, is excited to announce the launch of its new Cleanse & Nourish program. For a limited time, cleanses are now available with free delivery throughout the Las Vegas Metro area. This innovative program offers a holistic approach to cleansing and nourishment through carefully designed meal and supplement plans.

CLEVELAND, Ohio /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Top mortgage industry podcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features technology executive Sofia Rossato, president and general manager of Floify, a leading mortgage point-of-sale solution and subsidiary of Porch Group, Inc. A respected proptech and fintech executive with more than 20 years' experience growing companies in startup and large corporate environments, Rossato brings a market-tested perspective to the challenges and opportunities mortgage lenders contend with during the U.S. housing industry's fluctuations.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology backed by time-tested loan origination software and leadership, today announced the appointment of Brad Vasto as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). Vasto steps into the role as Sean Dugan, the outgoing CRO, prepares to assume the position of CEO in April 2025, succeeding current CEO Rich Gagliano.

BRISBANE, Australia /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Prepare for a rollicking, unpredictable adventure in "2nd Last Chance" (ISBN: 978-1779621689), the latest novel by Darren E. Watling, released by Tellwell Talent 12 December 2024. This genre-defying story blends irreverent humour with high-stakes survival as humanity faces its second-last chance to avoid annihilation-and the fate of the world rests in the hands of the most unlikely heroes.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Glynns Thomas, founder of Sacramento's renowned headshot photography business Glynns Thomas Headshots, has been selected to present at Imaging USA 2025. This prestigious conference, dedicated to photography and imaging professionals, will take place in Dallas, Texas, from February 2-4, 2025.

BOULDER, Colo. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that its Head of Sales, Jason Mapes, has been named a 2024 Thought Leader by PROGRESS in Lending (PIL). Now in its fourth year, PIL's Thought Leader award recognizes industry thought leaders who are not afraid to "step forward and blaze a new trail."

SYDNEY, Australia /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Renowned architect, artist, and philosopher Jamil Elias Kabalan has released his latest book, "Is God a Lie or Are We? Certainly We Are!" (ISBN: 978-1779410184), released by Tellwell Publishing December, 2024. The work is a bold and thought-provoking examination of the philosophies behind the three major doctrines: Judaism, Christianity, and Mohammdianity (Mohammadiah). Aimed at those in media, law, politics, education, and the general public, this book offers a deep dive into the true essence of these doctrines, challenging readers to seek the truth in a world often clouded by deception.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Renowned Pittsburgh-based medical malpractice and personal injury law firm, Rosen & Perry, is proud to announce its new name: Perry Calder Law. The rebranding reflects a new chapter for the firm following the retirement of founding partner Neil Rosen, while honoring its decades-long legacy of providing compassionate and effective legal representation to injury victims and their families.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- HitPaw, a trailblazer in multimedia software, proudly unveils the latest version of its flagship product: HitPaw FotorPea V4.4.0. Packed with a sleek new interface, advanced Upscale Model, and significantly faster image processing, this update elevates the image editing experience for users across all skill levels.

BUFFALO, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Author and reality TV personality Johnny Stanz has released his debut children's book, "Everyone Is Perfect for Just Who They Should Be" (ISBN: 978-0228895190), published on December 12, 2024, by Tellwell Publishing. This beautifully written poem teaches readers of all ages the importance of kindness, self-acceptance, and celebrating the differences that make each person unique. The book has already reached #1 as a Hot New Release in Amazon.com's Children's Multiculturalism & Tolerance category.

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. is pleased to announce the sale of Clearfield MMG, LLC, a Virginia-based company renowned for its expertise in innovative, specialized treatment and waste disposal solutions, to VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, a leader in sustainable waste management and environmental solutions and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- HitPaw Edimakor, a powerful video editor known for its AI-driven tools, has released version 3.4.0. This major update introduces a new AI voice changer that allows users to easily modify voice pitch, tone, and apply various effects to add a creative edge to their videos. It also enhances user-friendly features and a range of AI-driven features that redefine the content creation process.

HOUSTON, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- A troubling reality in the healthcare industry has come to light: health care insurance companies are being allowed to prioritize profits over people, causing a devastating ripple effect that results in nearly 50% of home care agencies closing their doors within five years, says Ace Compliance Consulting. As the baby boomers retire, this systemic failure threatens the very fabric of our healthcare ecosystem and leaves vulnerable populations without essential care.

LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Alliance Group is proud to announce the eighth annual Living Benefits Awareness Month (LBAM), kicking off this January with the theme, Get the Most Out of Life. The month-long campaign aims to educate consumers about the transformative value of Living Benefits life insurance, which ensures policyholders get more value from their life insurance premiums by offering powerful, free features that traditional policies lack.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- HitPaw, a leading multimedia software developer, is pleased to announce the release of HitPaw VoicePea V2.4.0, an exciting update that greatly enhances voice-changing. In this new version, users can enjoy an upgraded voice-changing experience with over 30 new voices and significantly improved AI voice-changing effects. With this version upgrade, HitPaw VoicePea will create a fun and professional voice-changing tool for users.

EDMONTON, Alberta /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Ethnomusicologist and author Paula J. Conlon celebrates the life and artistic contributions of Doc Tate Nevaquaya with her new book, "Doc Tate Nevaquaya: Master Comanche Artist and Flute Player" (ISBN: 978-0228866374). Released Oct. 30, 2024 by Tellwell Publishing, this biography honors Doc Tate Nevaquaya (1932-1996), a master artist, musician, and Knowledge Keeper of the Numunu (Comanche) Nation's traditional arts.

PLANO, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Stack Sports, the leading provider of sports management solutions, is excited to announce its renewed partnership with Gridiron Football, a national leader in youth non-contact football. As part of our partnership, Sports Connect will continue to serve as a preferred registration and website provider of Gridiron Football leagues across the United States.

TEMECULA, Calif. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Publishers Newswire (PNW), an online news publisher covering books, music, indie film, and software launched in 2004, has announced its latest quarterly "books to bookmark" list for Q4 (Oct.-Dec.) 2024, noting 15 new and interesting "good reads" from small publishers released in 2024. These new books are often overlooked due to not coming from major traditional book publishing houses.

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- The City of Oakland Park proudly hosted U.S. Department of the Interior Assistant Secretary Shannon Estenoz on Friday, December 13, 2024, at City Centennial Park. This visit included a tour of the park and a discussion of enhancements that will be funded through a $2.5 million grant awarded through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) program.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- iAnyGo Android App V3.0.0 Update: We are excited to announce the release of Tenorshare iAnyGo Android App V3.0.0, packed with several new features and improvements designed to enhance user experience and functionality. This update significantly enhances both the user interface and functionality of iAnyGo App.

HONG KONG /Massachusetts Newswire: -- UniFab, a leading provider of AI-powered video and audio enhancement solutions, unveils its latest innovation, Video Stabilizer AI, a software designed to eliminate video shakes through advanced artificial intelligence. Moreover, UniFab has optimized its AI Video Enhancer, delivering enhanced video detail restoration and superior magnification.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Spoofing Pokémon GO has become a popular option for players who want to enhance their gameplay, but the common requirement of rooting devices brings significant security risks and can void warranties. The best Pokémon GO spoofer, PoGoskill, eliminates these concerns by providing a safe, root-free solution for effortless spoofing.

RICHMOND, Va. /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Matrix Capital Markets Group, Inc. announces the successful sale of certain assets of Atlantic States Lubricants Corp. ("ASL") to Moove, formerly known as PetroChoice. Atlantic States Lubricants, based in Farmingdale, New York, is an authorized distributor of Mobil-branded lubricants and related products.

DES MOINES, Iowa /Massachusetts Newswire: -- Romance and suspense novelist Sharon L. Clark ushers in a new series just in time for holiday book shoppers. On December 3, 2024, "I'll Call You Mine" (ISBN: 979-8886533033), the first in Clark's Enderlin Calling series hit bookshelves and is already making a buzz in the romance, workplace romance, and suspense novel categories on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other major book outlets.