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News: Independent Service Center Becomes Vanderhall Owners’ Fix-It Hub After OEM Falls Short | CitizenWire

PLAINFIELD, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Premiere Motorsports announces the official launch of the nation’s first dedicated Vanderhall service center – Premiere Service & Performance – positioning itself as the go-to resource for Vanderhall owners seeking expert solutions to known manufacturer defects and design limitations.

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News: ACES Q3 2025 Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report shows concentrated rise in critical defects as income and compliance findings increase | CitizenWire

DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the release of its quarterly ACES Mortgage QC Industry Trends Report covering Q3 2025. The report analyzes post-closing quality control data derived from the ACES Quality Management & Control® software.

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News: Tratta Releases 2026 Reality Check Debt Collection Industry Report | CitizenWire

BRAINERD, Minn. /CitizenWire/ — Tratta announces the release of “The 2026 Reality Check: The Widening Gap Between Digital Ambition and Maturity,” a new industry survey report examining how debt collection agencies, legal recovery firms, and original creditors are progressing in their digital transformation efforts.

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News: Jenner’s Pond Introduces Spacious, Newly Designed Cottages Designed for How Older Adults Want to Live: Connected, Independent, and at Ease | CitizenWire

WEST GROVE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Jenner’s Pond in Chester County, one of Simpson’s Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), offers spacious cottages with new finishes, designed for today’s active, modern elders looking for alternatives or to upsize to a forever home. With up to 3,600 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, the cottages provide an […]

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News: CCHR Warns Ongoing Psychiatric Drug Approvals Persist Despite Documented Risks | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — More than 30 years after early warnings about antidepressant-linked suicidality and violence were downplayed, new peer-reviewed studies are again raising concerns about psychiatric drug oversight. The mental health watchdog Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) says high-risk drugs are seldom removed from the market and argues that stronger safeguards […]

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News: BEAM Collaborative and Murphy Business Sales Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Local Businesses and Keep Them Local | CitizenWire

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — BEAM Collaborative, a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening local businesses and keeping them locally owned, today announced a strategic partnership with Murphy Business Sales – West Pittsburgh, a leading full-service business brokerage firm serving Western Pennsylvania.

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News: 3rd3rd Marketing and AgingIN Tackle Senior Living’s Workforce Crisis | CitizenWire

SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — As senior living communities continue to navigate workforce challenges that directly impact care quality and operations, 3rd3rd Marketing and AgingIN are partnering to present a timely webinar: “Workforce That Stays: Creative Strategies to Attract, Inspire, & Retain a Mission-Driven Team” on Friday, February 27, geared toward senior living executives, HR professionals, […]

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News: Finding Humor in the Hardest Moments: Jane Rogers Shares a Hilariously Honest Memoir About Life with Epilepsy | CitizenWire

OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada /CitizenWire/ — What happens when your brain becomes your most unpredictable sidekick? In “Laughing Through the Storm: Life with Epilepsy: Unpredictable, and Unexpectedly Funny” (ISBN: 978-1834189024; paper) released January 2026 by Tellwell publishing. Author Jane Rogers brings raw honesty, unexpected hilarity, and deeply human insight to the epilepsy journey-one seizure, one hospital […]

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News: Run 2 The Rescue Featured in PEOPLE – Major National Spotlight Amplifies Mission to Save Dogs from China’s Dog Meat Trade | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Run 2 The Rescue, a Sag Harbor-based nonprofit with rescue operations and a shelter in Beijing, China, has been featured in PEOPLE in an exclusive story highlighting the dramatic transformation of Kronk, an injured Malamute rescued from the dog meat trade.

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News: Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc., Purchases Mill Hole Cave and Surrounding Lands | CitizenWire

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. /CitizenWire/ — The Southeastern Cave Conservancy, Inc. (SCCi) announced today the successful acquisition of Mill Hole Cave, along with 76 acres of surrounding land. Located in Jackson County, Alabama, the Mill Hole Preserve adjoins the Skyline Wildlife Management Area, marking SCCi’s 39th preserve.

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News: Virtual Staging Struggles to Sell Real Estate | CitizenWire

NAPA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Staging Collective, a growing organization of more than 45 leading staging companies in North America, sees the challenges that virtual staging creates for consumers in purchasing homes every day. Though there is growing investment in virtual and AI design tools, particularly at Zillow, this group of business owners know that […]

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News: Hillcrest Gallery Showcases Ganesha High School Student Art Honoring Black History Month | CitizenWire

LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Gallery at Hillcrest will host an on-site showcase of advanced art by Ganesha High School students in grades 10 through 12, opening February 20 in celebration of Black History Month. Hillcrest is a nonprofit senior community that supports local artists through its on-campus gallery.

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News: ViewTech Borescopes Brings Cost-Saving Inspection Solutions to NDTMA Annual Conference Debut in Las Vegas | CitizenWire

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /CitizenWire/ — ViewTech Borescopes, North America’s leading seller of video borescopes, will be exhibiting for the first time at the Nondestructive Testing Management Association (NDTMA) Annual Conference. The annual event is scheduled to take place this year from February 17-19, 2026, at the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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News: January 2026 Surges with a 22% Increase in New Industrial Projects Erasing December’s Decline of 20% | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads released its January 2026 New Planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Industrial Manufacturing sector, highlighting a strong rebound in project activity. The Firm monitors planned industrial capital investments across North America, including plant expansions, new facility construction, and major equipment modernization initiatives.

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News: Soap Opera Magazine Names Veteran Daytime Journalist Amber Sinclair as Editor-in-Chief; Explores Return to Print Edition | CitizenWire

ONTARIO, Canada /CitizenWire/ — Soap Opera Magazine, a leading digital publication covering daytime television, today announced the appointment of Amber Sinclair as Editor-in-Chief. Sinclair, a veteran entertainment journalist with more than a decade of experience in the soap opera industry, will lead editorial strategy, content development, and audience growth as the publication enters its next […]

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News: Jenner’s Pond and Simpson Meadows Lead with First In-State Comfort Matters® Memory Care with Accreditation | CitizenWire

WEST GROVE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Simpson announces its memory care programs at Jenner’s Pond and Simpson Meadows are the first in Pennsylvania to receive the prestigious Comfort Matters® accreditation, and one of only 43 worldwide. The distinction recognizes Simpson’s commitment to providing person-directed dementia care that prioritizes comfort, dignity, and emotional well-being for individuals living […]

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News: Elder Care Reforms, Advances and Call to Action: AgingIN’s Elevate Eldercare Podcast Tackles Long-Term Care Challenges | CitizenWire

BALTIMORE, Md. /CitizenWire/ — AgingIN, a global leader in long-term care culture transformation, released a special episode of the Elevate Eldercare podcast today, featuring a candid conversation between AgingIN CEO Susan Ryan and Susie Singer Carter, creator of the documentary “No Country for Old People.” The episode explores the film’s unflinching look at aging services […]

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News: Cielo.Travel Publishes February 2026 Update to ‘The 17 Best Restaurants in Bogota,’ Colombia Guide | CitizenWire

BOGOTA, Colombia /CitizenWire/ — Cielo.Travel today released its February 2026 update to “The 17 Best Restaurants in Bogota,” a monthly guide that spotlights standout dining experiences across Colombia’s capital. The refreshed list spans chef-led tasting menus, neighborhood favorites, market-based cuisine and historic institutions, and includes an interactive map to help visitors build efficient, high-quality itineraries.

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News: BEAM Collaborative and SMB.co Partner to Strengthen Local Businesses and Keep Main Street Local | CitizenWire

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — BEAM Collaborative today announced a strategic partnership with SMB.co, an AI-powered marketplace for buying and selling small businesses. Together, the organizations will strengthen local businesses and keep them locally owned by making business succession simpler, more accessible, and more sustainable for buyers, sellers, and communities.

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News: Bernard F. Walsh Recognized as 2026 Lead Counsel Verified by LawInfo in Florida Personal Injury Law | CitizenWire

SARASOTA, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Bernard F. Walsh, a senior partner at Goldman Babboni Fernandez Murphy & Walsh, has been named Lead Counsel Verified for 2026 in Florida Personal Injury law. This independent designation is issued by LawInfo, a premier national lawyer directory and legal resource that has served consumers for nearly three decades.

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News: The UPSHOT League Announces its Women’s Professional Basketball Tryouts | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — A new chapter in women’s professional basketball begins on March 1, 2026, as The UPSHOT League hosts its first open tryout for female athletes pursuing a professional pathway. The Hoops Showcase will take place from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Novant Fieldhouse in Greensboro, North Carolina. The UPSHOT League is a newly formed […]

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News: By Light To Acquire Digitas Technologies | CitizenWire

MCLEAN, Va. /CitizenWire/ — By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light), a leading provider of Modeling & Simulation and Cyber products and solutions and a portfolio company of Sagewind Capital LLC (Sagewind), today announced that it has acquired Dignitas Technologies (Dignitas), a leading provider of Modeling, Simulation, & Training (MS&T) products and solutions. Financial […]

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News: New Food and Beverage Planned Projects Return to May 2025 Levels | CitizenWire

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial SalesLeads announced today the Food & Beverage new planned capital project spending report for January 2026. The Firm tracks North American planned industrial capital project activity; including facility expansions, new plant construction and significant equipment modernization projects. January 2026 recorded 48 new planned projects, a decline that returns activity […]

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News: Vertyx to showcase intelligent loan servicing technology at MBA Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Vertyx, a provider of intelligent mortgage servicing technology built for enhanced portfolio performance, today announced that company Co-Founders Ayo Opeyemi and Moyin Opeyemi will participate in a live demo session during the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Servicing Solutions Conference & Expo, which runs from Feb. 16-19., 2026.

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News: Optimal Blue report: Sub-6% rates spark refinance surge early in 2026 | CitizenWire

PLANO, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Optimal Blue today released its January 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a strong start to the year as falling rates drove a sharp increase in refinance activity. Total rate-lock volume rose 16% month over month (MoM) and finished January 36% higher year over year (YoY), led by a surge […]

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News: ‘Matthew’s Journey: The Return Home’ by William Joseph Birrell Explores Love, War, and the Long Road Back | CitizenWire

WELLAND, Ontario, Canada /CitizenWire/ — Author and longtime educator William Joseph Birrell releases his latest novel, “Matthew’s Journey: The Return Home” (ISBN: 978-1834182674 released by Tellwell Publishing), an historical fiction story centered on love, separation, and survival during wartime.

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News: HitPaw VikPea Releases V5.2.0 with Revolutionary AI Portrait Models and Multimodal Video Generation | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw, a leading innovator in multimedia software solutions, today announced the release of VikPea V5.2.0, the latest update to its all-in-one AI-powered video enhancement platform. This version delivers a major upgrade with the introduction of specialized AI portrait generation and restoration models, professional-grade manual parameter controls, and the integration of […]

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News: Edimakor Valentine’s Day Sale 2026: Express Your Love with AI, Up To 50% OFF | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — This Valentine’s Day, HitPaw Edimakor invites creators, couples, and storytellers to celebrate love in a more meaningful way-through creativity. To mark the season, Edimakor is launching a special Valentine’s Day Sale, offering up to 50% off on popular plans along with exciting bonuses.

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News: The Mortgage Collaborative and Mortgage Bankers Association announce partnership agreement | CitizenWire

SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders and the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), the national association representing the real estate finance industry, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership to expand advocacy, education and engagement opportunities for their members.

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News: CCHR: Billions of Dollars Wasted on Mental Health Research with Worsening Outcomes | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Research waste at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is reportedly costing U.S. taxpayers over $100 million annually, according to analyses of completed NIH-funded trials. With an annual budget of $48 billion, the NIH is the largest public funder of health, including mental health research, in the world. Citizens Commission […]

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News: HitPaw API is Integrated by Comfy for Professional AI Image and Video Enhancement to Global Creators | CitizenWire

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw, a leader in AI-powered visual enhancement solutions, announced Comfy, a global content creation platform, is integrating its image and video enhancement API. The HitPaw and Comfy integration embeds HitPaw API into Comfy’s workflow, letting creators achieve pro-level visual enhancement in-platform. Blending HitPaw’s AI visual processing expertise with Comfy’s creator […]

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News: Pearls, Moonstone, and Opal: The ‘Cloud Dancer’ Gems to Know for Valentine’s Day | CitizenWire

LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — On the heels of Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Year, Cloud Dancer, the American Gem Society is sharing Valentine’s Day inspiration featuring luminous white gemstones like pearls, moonstone, and white opal, timeless pieces that feel modern, romantic, and easy to wear long after February 14.

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News: New Mexico Public Education Department Selects Synergy Education Platform by Edupoint as Statewide Student Information System | CitizenWire

SANTA FE, N.M. /CitizenWire/ — Edupoint® Educational Systems today announced that the New Mexico Public Education Department (PED) has selected the Synergy Education Platform, including Edupoint’s Synergy for States solution, as the state’s first statewide student information system. The initiative marks a major step forward in New Mexico’s efforts to modernize its K-12 data infrastructure […]

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News: Top Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Savings Strategies for 2026 | CitizenWire

SINGAPORE /CitizenWire/ — With Valentine’s Day spending expected to reach a new high in 2026, last-minute shoppers are navigating an increasingly complex retail environment marked by higher prices, shorter promotional windows, and rapidly changing discounts. According to HotDeals.com, understanding where and how savings appear in the final days before February 14 has become just as […]

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News: Luvme Outlet Launches with Up to 50% Off Select Wigs | CitizenWire

NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Luvme Hair, a trusted brand of real hair wigs and hair extensions, announced the launch of Luvme Outlet, a new destination featuring up to 50% off select styles. The outlet brings together limited-time offers across popular looks, making it easier for customers to access quality, wear-ready options while Luvme Hair […]

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News: University of Los Angeles College of Divinity Announces the Retirement of Coach Michael Miller | CitizenWire

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — With the 2025-26 college basketball season underway, long-time university, junior college and high school coach Michael Miller has formally retired from coaching, concluding a distinguished career spanning more than three decades and more than 750 victories, the University of Los Angeles College of Divinity announced today.

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News: iEmergent earns third HousingWire Tech100 recognition for mortgage forecasting and market intelligence | CitizenWire

DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the third time the company has earned the industry’s top technology distinction. iEmergent was selected for its continued expansion of data-driven tools that help […]

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News: Argyle earns third HousingWire Tech100 recognition for income, employment and asset verification solutions | CitizenWire

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Tech100 Mortgage list, marking the third time the company has earned the industry’s top technology distinction. The recognition reflects Argyle’s continued product innovation and measurable impact across the mortgage industry.

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News: Down Payment Resource makes HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list for expanding access to homeownership | CitizenWire

ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry’s leading technology for connecting homebuyers with down payment programs, has been named to HousingWire’s 2026 Mortgage Tech100 list. DPR first appeared on the HousingWire Tech100 list in 2017.

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