SAN DIEGO, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Santiago de Compostela Pilgrim’s Reception Office in Spain reports that 530,999 people received a Compostela certificate of completion in 2025, up 6% over 2024. Author Karin Kiser of Camino Chronicles Press says the actual number of people walking or biking the Camino de Santiago routes is more than that […]
LA MESA, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Pat Wright, a California resident and advocate for ferret legalization, and founder of LegalizeFerrets.org, has filed a Petition for Writ of Mandate in Sacramento County Superior Court against the California Fish and Game Commission and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
SHREWSBURY, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Impact 100 Jersey Coast has awarded a $100,000 grant to Move For Hunger, a national nonprofit dedicated to reducing food waste and fighting hunger, to support expanded food recovery and delivery efforts across Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Food insecurity in Monmouth and Ocean Counties has increased by 25% since 2019.
LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Hillcrest, a senior living community in La Verne, Calif., is hosting nationally recognized solo aging expert Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, PhD, founder of LifeEncore, for an educational seminar focused on preparing solo agers for the future. The free event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 2:00 to 4:00 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The American Handwriting Analysis Foundation (AHAF) announced today that its annual Cursive Is Cool® handwriting contest is now open to students in Kindergarten through Grade 7, encouraging young writers to express themselves creatively through cursive handwriting.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. /CitizenWire/ — Comfort Appliance Repair Tennessee today warned Nashville homeowners that the standard advice to “drip faucets” during freezing weather is leaving one critical appliance vulnerable: the washing machine. As the city thaws from Storm Fern, owner Dennis Godynuk reports a surge in flooded laundry rooms caused by frozen intake valves that homeowners […]
TAMPA, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Here is a shocking fact. The second leading cause of lung cancer is Radon, says Pillar To Post Home Inspectors. In the United States, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that about 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year are radon related and in Canada that number stands at approximately 3,000.
LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — As national attention increasingly turns toward brain health and healthy aging, Hillcrest, a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Southern California, is translating research into daily practice by offering seniors brain-healthy foods at every meal, every day. Hillcrest is the only senior living community in the region to fully integrate […]
JERSEY CITY, N.J. /CitizenWire/ — Apollo Poetry today announced he has been cast in Season 2 of MrBeast’s “Beast Games” on Amazon Prime Video. Selected from over 400,000 applicants, the Jersey City resident was named one of the “100 Smartest People on the Planet” for the series, which features a record-breaking five million dollar grand […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Run 2 The Rescue, a U.S. based nonprofit with rescue operations in Beijing, China, has been thrust onto the international stage after being featured by The Dodo – one of the world’s largest and most influential animal advocacy media platforms – in a moving story and viral video highlighting the […]
NEW ORLEANS, La. /CitizenWire/ — With skilled nursing margins tightening, reimbursement uncertainty rising, and older adults wanting more personalized settings, nursing home and senior living operators are reassessing which care models will sustain both mission and market viability intact. AgingIN invites elder care leaders to the ReImagining Care Models conference for dynamic discussions on person-directed […]
LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The holiday season brings warmth and celebration for many, but it can also heighten feelings of loneliness, grief, and disconnection among older adults. Hillcrest, one of Southern California’s leading continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), is encouraging seniors and their families to approach the season with intention, compassion, and community-minded connection.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. /CitizenWire/ — Privacy concerns in public restrooms continue to grow, with 72% of Americans reporting discomfort due to visible gaps between stall doors and frames. Whether at work, school, restaurants, airports, or entertainment venues, restroom privacy has become a personal safety issue affecting millions every day. “Two hundred million people use a […]
NASHVILLE, Tenn. /CitizenWire/ — Move For Hunger, a national hunger relief nonprofit, successfully hosted its Music City Drop event in downtown Nashville, rallying the community and corporate partners to raise the equivalent of more than 680,000 meals for families in need.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — During National Family Caregiving Month, Simpson is recognizing and supporting the millions of Americans who provide care for loved ones by sharing resources and guidance through its Confident Caregiving for Family and Friends webinar. Simpson, a nonprofit senior living organization serving older adults for more than 150 years, offers families guidance, […]
REDONDO BEACH, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — The Golden State Pops Orchestra’s beloved holiday tradition returns brighter than ever! The 2025 Holiday POPS Spectacular, led by Maestro Steven Allen Fox with Resident Choir Maestra Marya Basaraba and the Golden State Pops Orchestra and GSPO Chorale, once again brings cinematic sparkle and symphonic splendor to the holiday season.
LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Hillcrest, one of Southern California’s leading Continuing Care Retirement Communities, invites older adults to join a truly special health and wellness program. For a limited time, anyone who joins Hillcrest’s Resident Registrant List will receive a complimentary one-year membership to the Hillcrest Aquatic and Fitness Center.
BOSTON, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — 3rd3rd Marketing, the nation’s leading agency redefining how senior living communities connect with older adults, showcases its “Un-Senior Living” approach at the 2025 LeadingAge Annual Conference in Boston. Through two sessions with industry partners, 3rd3rd will explore how communities can reduce ageism in marketing, increase diversity in senior living communities, and […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In an age of constant digital interaction, many people feel less connected than ever. “The Art of Human Connection: Connecting, Solving, and Growing Insights for Professional and Personal Interaction” by Adir Biniamini (ISBN: 978-1779621962; Released June 2025 by Tellwell) addresses this challenge by offering readers practical tools for building stronger […]
WEST GROVE, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Jenner’s Pond, one of Simpson’s Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs), proudly celebrates the grand opening of its newly renovated ‘Pastor Jim and Betty Mundell Health Center’. The milestone marks a new era of innovative care and services for residents in skilled nursing and memory care, as the community continues to […]
BOSTON, Mass. /CitizenWire/ — AgingIN, a global leader in culture transformation in long-term care, continues to call for bold commitments to aging services as it participates in the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and the Global Ageing Network Summit in Boston, November 1-5, 2025. At the summit, the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea, Massachusetts – […]
CUMMING, Ga. /CitizenWire/ — For more than 12 years, Joe LaBranche has been a driving force behind AboutFace-USA, a veteran-founded nonprofit dedicated to healing veterans, strengthening families, and uniting communities. Under his leadership, the organization has grown into a vital resource for Georgia’s veteran community, including the 2024 launch of AboutFace Farm, an aeroponic farm.
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — Baryons today announced the close of a $2.2 million Seed Round led by Blue Ash Ventures to fuel its mission of making human flourishing accessible to everyone. Anyone can start flourishing today for free at Baryons.com.
SEATTLE, Wash. /CitizenWire/ — On Ageism Awareness Day, 3rd3rd Marketing, known as the “Un-Senior Living Agency,” is calling attention to one of the most overlooked forms of bias in modern culture: ageism. Too often, people are defined not by who they are or what they value, but by their age. This leads to limiting stereotypes, […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — In response to the growing mental health crisis among modern mothers, author Cindy Caprio Woulfe has released “In the Weeds: A Guide to Saving Your Own Soul on This Crazy Journey Called Motherhood” (ISBN: 978-1964377957 [ebook]; 978-1964377964 [paperback]; 978-1964377971 [hardcover]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing).
LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, Md. /CitizenWire/ — AgingIN, a global nonprofit dedicated to cultural transformation in eldercare, is co-hosting, in collaboration with Longevity Ready Maryland (LRM) and Maryland Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, a virtual symposium, Empower Your Possible: A Longevity Ready Maryland Initiative, to help envision and build a better future. The series is a four-part virtual […]
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. /CitizenWire/ — V!NE, a leader in visual event notification systems, is proud to announce its official national launch at the upcoming Childcare Success Summit. Attendees can visit Booth 16 during the Childcare Success Summit to see firsthand how V!NE’s patented PoE+ visual notification systems are transforming safety and communication for schools, daycares, churches, […]
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Essential reading for leaders navigating an increasingly complex workplace landscape: Carly Fliesher’s groundbreaking memoir “The Thirteenth Floor: How Dealing With Trauma Transformed My Approach to Employee Well-Being” (ISBN: 978-1968339890 [paperback]; 978-1968339906 [ebook]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), which delivers both heart-wrenching personal narrative and actionable corporate strategy.
BOCA RATON, Fla. /CitizenWire/ — Seniors frustrated with their smartphones finally have a guide written just for them. Anne Goldberg, a 73-year-old tech educator and founder of Savvy Senior Tech LLC, announces the release of her highly anticipated book, “Take This Phone and Shove It! – A Frustrated Senior’s Guide to Smartphones” (ISBN: 979-8992074901).
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Pregnantish, the first global media platform dedicated to helping people navigate their fertility, will produce the inaugural World Fertility Awards (WFAs) at The Times Center in NYC on December 1, 2025. With 500+ nominations from every continent except Antarctica, finalists were selected by a global committee and announced today.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Scientology Network marks the United Nations International Day of Peace 2025 with a powerful marathon that highlights bold initiatives driving humanity toward a more just and peaceful future.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — When violent tragedies like mass shootings strike, media have quoted family members or friends who assert perpetrators were “schizophrenic” or “off medication.” The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) says this inadvertently implies that psychiatric intervention could have prevented the acts, but psychiatrists themselves admit they cannot predict violent […]
NEW YORK, N.Y. /CitizenWire/ — Luvme Hair, a leading name in all textured wigs and hair extensions, is celebrating its 11th anniversary with the theme Luvme For Real. As part of this milestone, Luvme Hair is offering exclusive anniversary deals, with wigs starting at just $69. The celebration also introduces enhanced collections designed for effortless […]
LA VERNE, Calif. /CitizenWire/ — Hillcrest, a senior living community rooted in service and care, is celebrating National Centenarian Day by honoring its eight centenarian residents whose lives span more than a century. National Centenarian Day is an opportunity not only to recognize individuals but also to reflect on the importance of community spaces that […]
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /CitizenWire/ — In recognition of National Centenarian Day, Simpson House, one of Philadelphia’s most historic senior living communities, is honoring five extraordinary residents, ranging in age from 100 to 104 years old, on September 22. In addition, the celebration will recognize 50 additional residents aged 90-99, highlighting the vibrancy of the Simpson House […]
