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UGI Utilities to Begin System Upgrades in Mount Carmel Next Week
UGI Utilities will start system upgrades in Mount Carmel on July 6, 2026, enhancing service reliability and offering some homes and businesses the cha...

American Heart Association Names Volunteer Leaders for 2026-27
The American Heart Association announced its volunteer leadership for fiscal year 2026-27, including Dr. Manesh R. Patel as president and Lee A. Shapi...

Wrap Technologies Deploys Non-Lethal Tools at University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Wrap Technologies' BolaWrap devices and training are being deployed at UMBC, expanding its campus safety presence and advancing its strategy to enter ...

Wrap Technologies Expands Campus Safety Presence with UMBC Deployment of BolaWrap Devices
Wrap Technologies announces the University of Maryland, Baltimore County's purchase of BolaWrap devices and training, marking a strategic expansion in...

GeoVax Highlights Continued U.S. Government Investment in Orthopox Preparedness as Strategic Validation of Long-Term Vaccine Readiness
GeoVax comments on recent U.S. government procurement of smallpox vaccine ACAM2000, reinforcing the strategic importance of sustained investment in or...
6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum Concludes in Zhongshan, Strengthening Ties and Signing 19 Industrial Projects
The 6th Cross-Strait Sun Yat-sen Forum in Zhongshan marked the largest participation yet, with 2,000 attendees from across the strait, signing 19 indu...

Naomi Swain Elected President-Elect of Dane County Bar Association
Attorney Naomi Swain, a Senior Associate at Hawks Quindel, has been elected President-Elect of the Dane County Bar Association, where she will focus o...

Democratic Socialist Maurice 'Mo' Brown Defeats 28-Year Incumbent in NYS Assembly Primary
Democratic socialist Maurice Brown's primary victory over a 28-year incumbent signals a growing leftward shift in New York politics, challenging estab...

SunKnowledge Recognized in Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 List of Top Revenue Cycle Management Companies
SunKnowledge's inclusion in Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 list highlights the company's specialized RCM services across 30+ medical specialties, add...

Florida Property Tax Ballot Measure: Buyers Must Act Before January 1, 2027 to Secure Full Exemption
Florida's proposed property tax exemption increase requires homestead buyers to close before January 1, 2027 to avoid a five-year waiting period for t...

US Senate Democrats Demand Hearings on Trump's Crypto Ties
Five Democratic senators have called for congressional hearings and sworn testimony regarding President Trump's involvement with World Liberty Financi...

Tech Industry Reels as Trump’s Shifting AI Policies Create Uncertainty
President Trump’s inconsistent positions on artificial intelligence regulation have unsettled the tech industry, raising concerns about future innovat...

Hong Kong Deepens Ties with Central Asia, Unlocking New Opportunities
A high-level Hong Kong delegation led by Chief Executive John Lee secured 96 agreements with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, strengthening Hong Kong's role...

Google Cross-border E-commerce Acceleration Center to Settle in Hangzhou's Shangcheng District, Boosting Global Expansion
Shangcheng District in Hangzhou is blending cultural heritage with technological innovation, attracting the Google Cross-border E-commerce Acceleratio...

Shelly Group SE Annual General Meeting Approves Dividend of EUR 0.13 per Share
Shelly Group SE shareholders approved all agenda items, including a gross dividend of EUR 0.13 per share, totaling approximately EUR 2.36 million to b...

Cherry SE Permanently Appoints Rogier Volmer as CEO, Committing to Continuity in Its Strategic Transformation
Cherry SE permanently appoints Rogier Volmer as CEO, ensuring continuity in the company's strategic transformation and focus on profitable growth unde...

SoFi Empowers Retail Investors with IPO Access: Understanding the Risks and Rewards
Benzinga explores how retail investors can participate in IPOs through platforms like SoFi, highlighting the process, risks, and due diligence require...

Da'Shone Hughey Launches Independent Campaign for U.S. Congress in New Jersey's 8th District
Da'Shone Hughey, an entrepreneur and educator, announces his candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives in New Jersey's 8th Congressional Distric...

Veteran Firearms Instructor Launches National Initiative to Promote Responsible Gun Ownership
Rick Billington's new book and blog series aim to refocus the national conversation on firearms from politics to personal responsibility, emphasizing ...

National Grocery Retail for All Summit Highlights Scalable Solutions for Food Access
The 2026 Grocery Retail for All Summit convened over 200 stakeholders to share proven models and partnerships for expanding affordable, nutritious foo...

New 5-Point Dust Storm Scale Aims to Reduce Arizona Road Fatalities as 2026 Monsoon Begins
A new 1-to-5 severity scale for haboobs, developed by ASU, NWS, and ADEQ, rates dust storms up to 10,000 feet high and aims to improve safety as Arizo...

UGI Night Work Underway in Manheim Borough for Gas Main Replacement
UGI Utilities is conducting nighttime natural gas main replacement work in Manheim Borough through July 2, impacting traffic at Market Square, as part...

Trump Signs Executive Orders Backing Quantum Computing, Signaling Boost for National Security and Tech Competitiveness
The Trump administration issued executive orders to accelerate domestic quantum research and protect federal computing infrastructure, highlighting th...

Stic-It Rotating Car Flags Encourages Support for Law Enforcement Children During July Observance
Stic-It Rotating Car Flags is urging Americans to honor the children of police officers during Law Enforcement Child Month by displaying car flags to ...

IP Go-Global Business Matching Session Connects Guangdong Enterprises with Hong Kong IP Services
The IP Go-Global Business Matching Session in Guangzhou facilitated 50 one-to-one meetings between Guangdong enterprises and Hong Kong IP service prov...

Micropolis Deploys Autonomous Patrol Vehicle at Dubai Global Village in Partnership with Dubai Police
Micropolis Holding Co. has officially deployed its DPR-02 autonomous patrol vehicle at Dubai Global Village, marking a milestone in Dubai's strategy t...

YMCA of South Florida and City of Weston Honor Veterans with 11th Annual Salute Featuring Navy SEAL Robert O'Neill
The YMCA of South Florida's 11th Annual Veterans Day Salute, featuring keynote speaker Robert O'Neill, highlights the organization's commitment to sup...

Jeep Babes Club to Deliver Donations to HAVEN During Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Jeep Babes Enthusiast Club Michigan Chapter will collect items and funds to support HAVEN, Michigan's largest shelter for survivors of intimate pa...

Harford Community Action Agency Receives Nearly $3,000 from Target Circle Community Giving Program
Harford Community Action Agency received nearly $3,000 from Target's community giving program, supported by local shoppers' votes, to fund programs ad...

Boca Helping Hands Steps Up as SNAP Benefits Face Potential Expiration
With SNAP benefits set to expire on October 31, Boca Helping Hands is expanding its food assistance, including special pantry bags for furloughed fede...

New Texas Law May Revive Food Truck Presence in Haltom City
Texas House Bill 2844, effective July 1, 2026, eliminates local permitting hurdles for food trucks, potentially reversing Haltom City's restrictive re...

Mary Greeley Medical Center Receives Grant for NarcBox Narcotic Security System
Mary Greeley Medical Center will implement the NarcBox system to enhance narcotic security and tracking, reducing opioid theft and misuse in EMS opera...

Florida's 2023 Tort Reform Law Continues to Reshape Civil Litigation Landscape
Florida's HB 837, signed into law in March 2023, has drastically altered personal injury lawsuits by shortening the statute of limitations to two year...

Maryland State Roundup: Job Cuts, Gambling Concerns, and Clean Energy Push
Maryland eliminates 500 state jobs to save $27.4M, while a new report shows a rise in gambling problems since legal mobile sports betting began, along...

E. Randolph Marriner: Serial Entrepreneur and Long-Time Gaming Commissioner to Be Honored Wednesday
Randy Marriner, a serial entrepreneur and four-decade gaming commissioner, is being recognized by Leadership Howard County for his community stewardsh...

U.S. Air Force Techstars Joins $10M Series A for DefTech Startup Vermeer
Vermeer, an American-Ukrainian defense tech startup, closes a $10 million Series A round led by Draper Associates with participation from the U.S. Air...

VOCIC and Nonprofit Partners Expand Mobility Access, Transforming Lives Through Innovative Solutions
VOCIC's partnerships with nonprofits like Onslow County Government, Birdability, and Diversability are enhancing mobility for individuals with disabil...

Elite CIO Forum in Beverly Hills: Dr. Alyce Su on Investment Strategies Amid Fed Rate Cut
At the 9th Annual Private Wealth Southern California Forum, Dr. Alyce Su of PIMCO Partner Family Office shared tactical investment strategies focusing...

MacKenzie Scott Donates Record $38 Million to University of Maryland Eastern Shore
MacKenzie Scott's $38 million unrestricted donation to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, the largest in its history, will fund scholarships, f...

MacKenzie Scott's $63 Million Gift Underscores Morgan State University's Transformative Growth
MacKenzie Scott's $63 million unrestricted donation to Morgan State University, her second major gift in five years totaling $103 million, signals str...

Maryland Faces Multiple Crises: FEMA Denial, Shutdown Impacts, and Rising Healthcare Costs
Maryland grapples with the Trump administration's denial of federal disaster aid for Western Maryland floods, Senate opposition to back pay for federa...

Maryland's SNAP-Ed Program Defunded, Jeopardizing Nutrition Education for Low-Income Families
The defunding of Maryland's SNAP-Ed program eliminates nutrition education for over 640,000 residents, cuts 70 jobs, and disrupts partnerships with 70...

Trump Administration Denies Appeal for Western Maryland Flood Aid, Leaving Counties Without Federal Assistance
The Trump administration denied Maryland's appeal for a major disaster declaration for May floods in Allegany and Garrett Counties, blocking access to...

Van Hollen, Alsobrooks Oppose Bill To Limit Back Pay For Federal Workers
Maryland Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks voted against a Republican proposal that would provide back pay only to essential federal wor...

IMA Group CEO Mark Weinberger on 35 Years of Growth, Clinical Research, and Patient-Centered Innovation
IMA Group CEO Mark Weinberger discusses the company's 35-year evolution from medical screenings to a national organization with over 150 locations and...

Damian O'Doherty Launches Firm O'Doherty & Associates to Guide Leaders in AI Era
Damian O'Doherty leaves KO Public Affairs to start O'Doherty & Associates, a firm blending law, influence, media, and capital strategy to help leaders...

Circle of Eagles Lodge Society Hosts National Conference on Indigenous Reintegration Through Section 84 Legal Pathway
The Section 84 Kwanatul Conference in Vancouver will highlight how Indigenous communities are using a legal right to create culturally-based release p...

Juno Maps Wins RISE Riverine Community Resilience Challenge II for Flood Risk Platform
Juno Maps' Smart Site Plan platform wins the RISE Riverine Community Resilience Challenge II, enabling Virginia communities to visualize and respond t...
