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DUBLIN, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — American Freight, one of America’s leading discount furniture and mattress retailers, today announced the launch of its redesigned website, AmericanFreight.com. The new site gives customers a faster, more intuitive way to shop, purchase, and furnish their homes for less.
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw, a leading innovator in AI-powered multimedia solutions, today announced the release of HitPaw VikPea V5.4.0, the latest upgrade to its AI video enhancement and creation platform. This version introduces an all-new AI Video Stylization feature, smarter Face Tracking Beauty, expanded video import capabilities, and several core AI model improvements, […]
LONG BEACH, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — New Cadence Healthcare, a membership-based primary care practice in Long Beach, today announced that Dr. Karen Rasmussen will join the practice as its third physician beginning August 2026. Dr. Rasmussen is a board-certified family physician who has cared for patients in Southern California for more than a decade.
GRAPEVINE, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Bay Leaf Digital, a B2B SaaS marketing agency headquartered in Texas today announced it has earned the HubSpot Software Industry Specialist badge, a selective and verified designation within HubSpot’s Industry Specialization Badge program.
NATICK, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — NATICK, Mass., July 1, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — NeuroDex, a precision diagnostics company specializing in the isolation and analysis of neuron-derived extracellular vesicles (NDEs) from blood, today announced new findings supporting NDE-associated TDP-43 as a treatment-responsive biomarker in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
LANCASTER, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Author, teacher, and coach Shaffa today announced the publication of “The Feeling You Cannot Admit: For the Parent Who Cannot Love Freely and the Child Who Grew Up Knowing It” (ISBN: 979-8996214310, paper; publisher: Peace with Shaffa, July 2026), the first book ever written to directly name and address the specific, […]
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation’s largest independent cooperative network for mortgage lenders, has launched the TMC Healthcare Cooperative, a self-funded medical program open to all TMC lender members and preferred partners. Developed in partnership with CCIG, a Colorado-based employee benefits firm, the program gives vendors, community banks, credit unions […]
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — The National Pygmy Goat Association (NPGA) is proud to announce the National Champion Buck, Doe and Wether for 2026. Hosted by the Ohio Pygmy Goat Association, the Golden Jubilee National Convention held in Owensville, Ohio June 19-21, not only celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the NPGA, it also brought together the […]
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — LodeStar Software Solutions (LodeStar), the leading provider of mortgage closing cost and fee data, today announced the release of its Year-Over-Year Mortgage Closing Cost Report covering 2024 versus 2025. The report analyzes distinct mortgage quotes across all 50 states and the District of Columbia (D.C.), drawn from the company’s closing cost […]
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Ann Morey has been named Head of Product. In this role, Morey will lead DMI’s product management function, which includes establishing strategic product vision, driving outcome-oriented roadmaps that address stakeholder expectations, increasing internal cross-functional alignment and building agile, […]
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Friday Harbor, an AI pre-underwriting platform that helps loan officers assemble complete and compliant loan files in real time, has been named a recipient of PROGRESS in Lending’s 2026 Connections Award alongside NewFed Mortgage Corp. (NewFed), a full-service residential mortgage lender operating in more than 20 states. The recognition honors a […]
TORRANCE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — DocMagic® was honored today with PROGRESS in Lending’s 2026 Connections Award alongside Truliant Federal Credit Union, a North Carolina-based credit union serving more than 300,000 members. The recognition honors a yearslong partnership that culminated in the mortgage industry’s first electronic home equity line of credit (eHELOC) registered with the MERS® eRegistry.
ZHEJIANG, China /CitizenWire/ — As the World Cup heats up and fans around the globe gather to support their teams, more homeowners are turning their backyards into the ultimate watch party destination. To help homeowners prepare faster and easier, SnapFresh, from Ningbo Winbay Technology Co., Ltd., is introducing a lineup of cordless outdoor power tools […]
SHENZHEN, China /CitizenWire/ — LumeFlow AI has officially announced a major platform update designed to empower creators with faster AI video generation, professional-quality visual production, and streamlined marketing workflows. The latest release introduces ByteDance’s newest Seedance 2.0 Mini model, native 4K support for Seedance 2.0, and the all-new Marketing Studio.
RICHMOND, Va. /CitizenWire/ — Loehr Lightning Protection Co. (LLP), Virginia’s leader in lightning protection system consultation and installation, is endorsing two important lightning safety initiatives. LLP, a woman-owned Virginia contracting firm founded in 1947, is supporting the National Lightning Safety Council’s 26th-year anniversary of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week.
QINGDAO, Shandong and SHIPLEY, West Yorkshire, U.K. /CitizenWire/ — AOPACK Ltd., a manufacturer of corrugated box making machines, today announced that U.K. packaging producer ASC Direct is now operating three AOPACK machines to support its short-run, bespoke and custom-sized corrugated packaging production.
LAYTONVILLE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — After 33 years as one of California’s most singular and pioneering vineyards, Alder Springs Vineyard, the remote, high-elevation Mendocino County site, announced today that the 2026 harvest will be the last vintage farmed under founder and owner Stuart Bewley. After more than three decades, Bewley will step back from financing the […]
ASHEVILLE, N.C. /CitizenWire/ — TheSeniorTechie today announced a series of ready-to-teach curriculum kits designed for organizations serving adults 55 and older. Each kit gives a staff member or volunteer everything needed to lead a polished, engaging workshop on topics older adults care about, with no subject-matter expertise required and no preparation beyond reading the materials.
BRENTWOOD, Tenn. /CitizenWire/ — Franklin Madison is excited to announce the addition of Matt Bishop as Chief Growth & Strategy Officer. With more than 20 years of experience in the insurance and financial services industries, Matt brings a proven ability to scale organizations and deliver impactful results to the executive leadership team.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. /CitizenWire/ — Nevada Real Estate Group, led by founder Chris Nevada, has been recognized across multiple industry honors in 2025, including placement on The Wall Street Journal’s RealTrends The Thousand list, USA TODAY’s America’s Best Real Estate Professionals ranking, and the Top 50 Nevada Real Producers list.
ADDISON, Texas /CitizenWire/ — Click n’ Close, a multi-state mortgage lender, today announced the appointment of Merv Govender as chief information officer (CIO). Govender brings more than 27 years of technology leadership across the banking, gaming and healthcare industries. As CIO, he will lead Click n’ Close’s technology development and deployment strategy.
TAMPA, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Jabber Jaw Kids Toothpaste, LLC is proud to announce the launch of Smile Paint™, a revolutionary, one-of-a-kind child’s toothbrushing concept, designed to transform daily brushing into a fun, engaging experience. With its playful, hands-on approach, Smile Paint empowers kids to explore toothbrushing in a way that turns an everyday routine into […]
DES MOINES, Iowa /CitizenWire/ — iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced its support of the newly launched CONVERGENCE® Knowledge Hub, a centralized resource designed to help lenders, nonprofit organizations, housing counselors, real estate professionals and community leaders expand access to sustainable homeownership.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Small Business Pharmacies Aligned for Reform (SPAR) today praised Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier for becoming the first attorney general in the United States to subpoena CVS’s confidential contracts with drug manufacturers, wholesale distributors, and both chain and independent retail pharmacies.
WEST GROVE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — As Americans live longer, conversations about positive aging and brain health are becoming increasingly important. During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, Simpson, a family of retirement communities in Pennsylvania, is helping normalize these discussions through educational programs and resources that empower individuals and families to approach memory care with greater […]
TRACY, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — As Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, Real California Milk is helping families make the holiday even more memorable with festive recipes featuring wholesome, delicious dairy products made with milk from California family dairy farms, the California Milk Advisory Board (CMAB) announced today.
LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Hillcrest, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in La Verne, will host its second annual UnityFest, bringing together residents, families, employees, volunteers, community partners, and guests on June 26 from 10:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest campus, 2705 Mountain View Drive, La Verne, CA 91750. Dedicated to connection, celebration, and […]
LA MESA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Three hundred seventy-eight days after the California Fish and Game Commission unanimously voted to give further consideration to a petition seeking removal of domestic ferrets from California’s restricted species list, the petition remains unresolved, says Legalize Ferrets (Legalizeferrets.org).
JOHNSTOWN, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — On The Hook Fish & Chips today announced the opening of its first permanent dine-in experience in Johnstown, Colorado. The Wyoming-founded company chose June 27 for the grand opening to commemorate two milestones in its history: serving guests in 27 states and operating 27 food trucks nationwide.
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — HitPaw, a leading provider of AI-powered creative tools, today announced the release of HitPaw FotorPea V5.5.0, a major upgrade that transforms the platform into a fully AI Agent-driven image creation system. The new version unifies text-to-image generation, AI enhancement, and editing into one workflow, eliminating the need to switch between […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Industrial manufacturing activity remained active in May 2026, led by ongoing investment from building materials manufacturers, distributors, and specialty suppliers across the United States and Canada. Industrial SalesLeads research team identified 212 building materials and distribution projects from January through May 2026 signaling consistent and steady demand for warehouse construction, facility […]
SHENZHEN, China /CitizenWire/ — As cloud subscription fees climb and privacy concerns reach an all-time high, global utility developer Coolmuster today announced a major update to its flagship software, answering a critical consumer question on how to back up an Android phone without relying on third-party remote servers. Coolmuster Android Assistant offers a secure, offline […]
LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that it is improving onboarding with its new Diagnostic Process. This approach helps DMI subservicing clients identify and evaluate organizational complexity, resource constraints and team readiness earlier in servicing transfer workflows. Early preparation using the Diagnostic Process improves servicing […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Seventeen-year-old Mergers and Acquisitions firm ProNova Partners has announced it has been retained to develop major strategic partnership and acquisition relationships for a breakthrough at-home vision-testing technology built on optical science exclusively licensed from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — ScentFest SF, the West Coast’s first international consumer fragrance festival, opens June 26 to 28, 2026 at the Gateway Pavilion at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco. Founded by Sebastian Jara, creator of The Perfume Guy on YouTube, the inaugural three-day festival gathers more than 110 fragrance houses from around […]
MIAMI, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Natural Woman, a growing lifestyle brand focused on confidence, authenticity, beauty, and self-expression, is expanding its vision across multiple consumer product categories, creating new opportunities in fashion, accessories, beauty, and licensing. The brand is available from Empire License, Inc.
CHICAGO, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — iewTech Borescopes, a leading provider of remote visual inspection (RVI) equipment, announced today that it is exhibiting at AUTOMATE 2026, North America’s largest automation and robotics trade show. Attendees can visit ViewTech Borescopes at Booth 3675 in McCormick Place’s South Hall to explore the latest advancements in industrial video borescope technology.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Renowned wine and hospitality guru Christian Navarro, celebrated for transforming Wally’s from a beloved neighborhood shop (founded in 1968) into one of North America’s premier wine, spirits, and dining destinations. Navarro joined Wally’s in 1991, partnering with founder Steve Wallace to evolve it into a Wine Spectator Grand Award winner. […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Luvme Hair, a beauty brand offering human hair wigs, glueless wigs, lace wigs, and protective styling solutions, is sharing an expert guide to help customers choose the right wig density for natural-looking volume, comfort, and styling needs.
ATLANTA, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — Floor Coverings International® has opened a Mobile Flooring Showroom® in Midtown Atlanta, owned and led by local U.S. Air Force veteran, former firefighter/EMT, and longtime service professional James D. Berry. The new location serves Buckhead, Druid Hills, Sandy Springs, and Vinings, bringing convenient, consultative flooring experience directly to homeowners.
