CitizenWire Main Story Index ~ includes both national and local business, entertainment, and technology news, as well as articles, columns and blogs from CitizenWire’s editorial staff.
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. /CitizenWire/ — 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. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Eaton Fire began on January 7 in Eaton Canyon in the Altadena-Pasadena region of Los Angeles County. Along with the Palisades Fire, it ranks among the most destructive wildfires in California history. Scientology Volunteer Ministers are responding to serve Los Angeles in its time of need.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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 /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
ALPINE, Utah /CitizenWire/ — 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. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
DENVER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — 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 /CitizenWire/ — 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 /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
DALLAS, Texas /CitizenWire/ — 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, […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
LONG BEACH ISLAND, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
TORONTO, Ontario /CitizenWire/ — 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. /CitizenWire/ — 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, […]
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
CICERO, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — 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 /CitizenWire/ — 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 /CitizenWire/ — 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. /CitizenWire/ — 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. /CitizenWire/ — 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.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — At the heart of a celebration hosted by the Church of Scientology Los Angeles this Christmas season was a miracle: the apparition of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Each year, Mexican communities at home and in the diaspora commemorate this blessed event. It marks the day nearly 500 years ago, in […]
OSAKA, Japan /CitizenWire/ — Among Japan’s largest and most important cities, Osaka is renowned for its history, culinary heritage, and vibrant urban culture. Mirroring Osaka’s unique qualities, traditional values, and vision of an even brighter future, community leaders, officials, and Scientologists from across Japan gathered in the city to celebrate the inauguration of the Ideal […]
PHOENIX, Ariz. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — Taking action and getting results were the keynotes of this year’s commemoration of UN International Human Rights Day at the Church of Scientology of Washington State. Special guest speaker was Mr. Butch Yarnell, Eastern Washington & Idaho Regional Coordinator for Shared Hope International, an organization that strives to bring an end […]
MELBOURNE, Australia /CitizenWire/ — 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. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — 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 /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
WESTMINSTER, Colo. /CitizenWire/ — 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 /CitizenWire/ — 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. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
CLEVELAND, Ohio /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
BRISBANE, Australia /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — 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. /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
SYDNEY, Australia /CitizenWire/ — 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 […]
