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Jennifer Hedly
Jennifer hedly is the managing content editor for Florida Newswire™, and has been a team member of the Neotrope® News Network since Dec. 2008. She is a creative writer, former surfer girl, and currently resides in South Florida. She paints, is a foodie, and owns two pure white tabby cats who prefer their identities be kept secret (and no, they don't have their own Facebook page).

Tavern 101 Feeds Over 1,500 First Responders Battling California Wildfires : National News

AGOURA HILLS, Calif., Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tavern 101 Grill & Tap House, a beloved staple in Agoura Hills, stepped up once again to support first responders by providing hot meals to over 1,500 firefighters, sheriffs, and National Guard members battling the devastating wildfires in Pacific Palisades. This act of generosity is nothing new for Gonzalez and his team.

Gerald Mackrell Explores Life’s Ultimate Questions in New Book ‘Know, Trust, Abandon’ : National News

TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Gerald Mackrell, a lifelong seeker of spiritual truth, invites readers on a deeply personal journey of faith, reflection, and exploration in his latest book, "Know, Trust, Abandon" (ISBN: 978-1779623188). Mackrell's thought-provoking work delves into humanity's perennial question: "Is there any meaning to life, or am I merely part of an elaborate accident that occurred millions of years ago?"

Pro-Aging Influencer, Makeda Smith, Announces New Amazon Live Book Series, ‘Flying Over 50 at Any Age’ : National News

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran entertainment industry publicist and wellness influencer, Makeda Smith is solidifying her commitment to 'senior soft life' living. The 64-year-old grandmother, who started pole dancing as a fitness hobby over 14 years ago, is expanding her pro-aging brands, the dance flow movement practice, Flying Over 50 (and online coaching portal, The Makeda Method. Makeda is launching a new book series on Amazon Live, with one of the platform's Top Five influencers, Cyrus Webb.

Old Vine Registry Passes 4,000 entries: Vineyards planted in 1990 now eligible for inclusion : National News

LONDON, England, Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Old Vine Registry, the world's first and most authoritative database of old vine vineyards marked the new year having accumulated more than 4,000 entries from 39 countries, making steady progress to a goal of registering 10,000 vineyards by 2027.

The Big Picture webcast dives into housing finance reform with Mark A. Calabria as January 30 guest : National News

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 27, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, hosted by Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman and broadcast live every Thursday at 3 pm ET, this week features Mark A. Calabria, a senior advisor at nonpartisan public policy research organization the Cato Institute and former director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). Drawing on his decades of experience shaping U.S. economic policy, Calabria will share insights into the federal policymaking process.

The Mortgage Collaborative Appoints Jodi Hall as New CEO and President : National News

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 24, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC), the nation's leading network of independent mortgage lenders, banks, credit unions, and service providers, is proud to announce the appointment of Jodi Hall as its new Chief Executive Officer and President.

Senior Communities Unite to Support Displaced Seniors After the Eaton Fire : National News

LA VERNE, Calif., Jan. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- In a remarkable display of compassion and community spirit, Hillcrest, an age-qualified community in La Verne is showing what it means to be a good neighbor by helping seniors displaced by the devastating Eaton Fire. Hillcrest offered seniors housing and a chance to rebuild their lives with a new home. The fire destroyed The Terraces at Park Marino in Pasadena, leaving many residents, including those with significant health needs, without a place to call home.

Concerned Shareholders of WOW issues the following letter to shareholders of WOW and WOW Management regarding the Unsolicited Non-Binding Proposal :...

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 23, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Concerned Shareholders of WOW today issued the following letter to the management of WOW. To the Management and Board of Directors of WideOpenWest, Inc. (WOW), We, as concerned stakeholders and shareholders are writing to formally request an update regarding the unsolicited non-binding preliminary proposal submitted on May 3, 2024

DataBahn Launches ‘Cruz,’ industry’s first Agentic AI-based ‘Data-Engineer-in-a-box’ : National News

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- DataBahn.ai ("DataBahn"), a trailblazer in Data Pipeline Management (DPM) and Data Fabric solutions, has unveiled Cruz, a cutting-edge AI agent tailored to revolutionize data engineering and operations. Purpose-built to address the complexities of modern data ecosystems, Cruz is designed to streamline processes, optimize workflows, and empower organizations to harness their data with unmatched efficiency.

HotDeals Launches New ‘Most Common Coupon Phrases’ Page to Help Consumers Save More : National News

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- HotDeals, a coupon website, is excited to announce the launch of its new feature page, "Most Common Coupon Phrases," designed to make it easier for consumers to understand and navigate common coupon-related terms while shopping. This new page will help shoppers quickly find the best deals by providing clear explanations and direct links to relevant offers, saving time and ensuring they never miss a discount.

R&B/Jazz Artist Reggie Braxton Mixes his Motown Inspired Brax-Tone Style with Erykah Badu’s ‘Next Lifetime’ Cover : National News

DETROIT, Mich., Jan. 22, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- When you hail from the Motor City with a grandmother who sang the blues, and a cousin who was one of the original Motown Temptations, music just kind of rests in your spirit and organically becomes who you are. Pianist, singer, songwriter and producer, Reggie Braxton has aptly honed such impactful melodious roots into his Brax-Tone Records debut release, "The Brax-Tone Experience," a luxurious jazz infused, heart caressing collection of original and timeless R&B singles.

Teal Partners with Blackpoint to Deliver Context-driven Security to SMBs : National News

WASHINGTON, D.C. and MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Teal, a sophisticated managed service provider serving forward-thinking small and medium-sized businesses, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Blackpoint Cyber, a trailblazer in threat intelligence and advanced cybersecurity tools. This collaboration underscores Teal's commitment to safeguarding clients with cutting-edge solutions that stay ahead of cyber threats.

CFD Companies Focuses on Building Community with Financial Professionals in 2025 : National News

KOKOMO, Ind., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- CFD Companies, home to a fully independent Broker/Dealer and RIA, announced key community building initiatives for 2025. Though the firm has experienced significant growth, it remains committed to fostering a family-like community that is the foundation for delivering exceptional service.

LenderLogix Q4 2024 Homebuyer Intelligence Report Data Indicates Possible Improvement in Affordability : National News

BUFFALO, N.Y., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- LenderLogix, a leading provider of mortgage point-of-sale and automation software for banks, credit unions, independent mortgage banks, and brokers, today announced the release of the Homebuyer Intelligence Report, a quarterly summary of insights into borrower behavior during the home-buying process based on data collected by the LenderLogix suite of tools. The latest report covers data collected during the pre-approval and borrower application process in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2024.

172 new homebuyer assistance programs and 75 new program providers emerged in 2024 to tackle homeownership affordability : National News

ATLANTA, Ga., Jan. 21, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Down Payment Resource (DPR), the housing industry authority on homebuyer assistance program data and solutions, today released its Q4 2024 Homeownership Program Index (HPI) report. The report saw the number of homebuyer assistance programs increase by 172 and the number of entities offering them increase by 75 year-over-year (YoY), bringing the total number of available programs to 2,466.

80th Anniversary of Auschwitz Liberation Marked by the Release of ‘Kalman & Leopold – Surviving Mengele’s Auschwitz,’ told in their own...

VANCOUVER, B.C., Canada, Jan. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- On January 27, 2025, the world will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. On this historic day, author Richard K. Lowy launches "Kalman and Leopold - Surviving Mengele's Auschwitz" (ISBN: 978-1779410092), a powerful firsthand account of resilience and survival in the face of unimaginable evil, released by Tellwell Publishing.

See How Tomberlin Redefines Personal Transportation at the PGA Show : National News

AIKEN, S.C., Jan. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Tomberlin, the leading manufacturer of luxury electric street-legal LSVs (low-speed vehicles), golf cars and e-bikes, will display its latest personal transportation solutions at the 2025 PGA Show in Booth 2109. The world's longest-running and largest golf-business event, the show will be held Jan. 21 - 24 at the Orlando Convention Center in Florida. "Our 'Expect More' theme highlights recent advancements in personal transportation," says Scott Breckley, president of Columbia Vehicle Group.

Mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture with Rich Swerbinsky and Rob Chrisman features ACUMA President Peter Benjamin as January 23 guest...

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 20, 2025 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, this week features Peter J. Benjamin, CMB, president of the American Credit Union Mortgage Association (ACUMA), an organization dedicated to advancing credit union mortgage lending.

Bridging Policy and People: How Nonprofit Story Bank Preserves Stories to Inspire Action : National News

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 17, 2025 (SEND2PRESS 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.

22 Entrepreneurs Graduate from Arizona’s Largest Supplier Diversity Program, Impact AZ, Driving Economic Growth and Innovation : National News

PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 16, 2025 (SEND2PRESS 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.