Snappy Tomato Pizza Expands with New Maysville, KY Location | National News
MAYSVILLE, Ky. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Snappy Tomato Pizza is thrilled to announce the upcoming opening of its newest location in Maysville, Kentucky, bringing its famous pizza, fresh ingredients, and friendly service to the local community. Scheduled to open in late July, the new store will be located in the Bluegrass Center at 1122 US HWY 68 and will offer delivery and carryout service only, making it easier than ever for local pizza lovers to enjoy their favorite Snappy meals at home.
25 U.S. Mortgage Execs Bridge Local Advocacy and National Innovation Through Dual Roles with TMC and State MBAs
SAN DIEGO, Calif. /California Newswire / -- Twenty-five executive leaders from The Mortgage Collaborative (TMC) have been identified as holding current leadership positions in their respective state Mortgage Bankers Associations (MBAs), showcasing a growing alignment between grassroots industry advocacy and national operational collaboration.
A New Survey from Handy Recovery Advisor Shows Over 70% of U.S. Users Have Faced Data Loss | National News
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Handy Recovery Advisor, a trusted resource for data recovery tips and digital safety advice, has published the results of a nationwide survey of 1,000 U.S. adults. The report highlights how everyday users deal with data loss and how most don't take action until it's too late.
Floify’s head of product Sydney Barber receives 2025 Mortgage Star Award | National News
BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced that Sydney Barber, head of product, has received a 2025 Mortgage Star Award. The Mortgage Star awards honor exceptional women in the mortgage and housing finance industry who demonstrate leadership, innovation and a commitment to advancing the profession.
Argyle wins 2025 Game Changer award for redefining how lenders verify income and employment | National News
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Argyle, a service provider automating income, employment and asset verifications for some of the largest lenders in the United States, has been honored with PROGRESS in Lending's inaugural Game Changer award. The recognition celebrates technology providers whose products solve real industry challenges and improve the mortgage lending process.
GGAssist GamiMate – The Best AI Gaming Companion for Gamers | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- We are pleased to announce that GGAssist GamiMate is now available. As a customized software for gamers, GamiMate is able to communicate with players in-game and discuss strategies. Who says AI teammates are not as good as real teammates? GamiMate will crush that statement!
City of Lakeland Selects RMA to Revitalize Midtown CRA with Comprehensive Redevelopment Plan Update | National News
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- RMA (rma.us.com) a leading economic development firm, has been awarded a contract by the City of Lakeland to spearhead the strategic modification of the Lakeland Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Midtown District Redevelopment Plan. This initiative will encompass a thorough analysis of existing conditions, the implementation of performance measures, and the establishment of updated goals and objectives.
Arcasa introduces nationwide Energy-Smart DPA Program to Down Payment Resource platform | National News
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah and ATLANTA, Ga. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Arcasa, a provider of solar-integrated mortgage solutions, and Down Payment Resource, the housing industry's leading technology for connecting homebuyers with homebuyer assistance programs, today announced that Arcasa's Energy-Smart DPA program is now listed nationwide in Down Payment Resource's DPA Directory. Energy-Smart DPA combines a market-rate home loan with energy-efficient upgrades, giving homebuyers a single, streamlined path to both homeownership and long-term utility savings.
Floify receives inaugural Game Changer award from PROGRESS in Lending | National News
BOULDER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, announced today that its no-code Dynamic Apps engine has been selected as the first-ever Game Changer Award recipient by PROGRESS in Lending. The technology tailors every loan application to a borrower's exact purpose while ensuring airtight compliance.
ACES Quality Management strengthens executive team with key promotions in compliance leadership | National News
DENVER, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- ACES Quality Management® (ACES), the leading provider of enterprise quality management and control software for the financial services industry, today announced the promotion of two internal compliance leaders: Amanda Phillips to general counsel and executive vice president of compliance, and Savannah Prout to associate vice president of compliance.
Refis, Product Shifts and Strong Agency Participation Define June Market Advantage Report | National News
PLANO, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its June 2025 Market Advantage mortgage data report showing total lock volume rose 1.95% month-over-month (MoM), driven by increased refinance activity. Refinance share climbed from 16% to 18% of all locks as rate-and-term refinances jumped 17.4% MoM and 18.4% year-over-year (YoY). Cash-out refinances rose 8.1% from May and nearly 28% YoY.
Bleeding Blue Inc. Hosts Casino-Themed Cigar Night in Doral with Casino Party Planners Florida | National News
DORAL, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- On Tuesday, July 8, the cigars won't be the only thing on fire in Doral. Bleeding Blue Inc. is bringing the heat with a Casino-Themed Cigar Night, hosted at Tabacon Cigars and Spirits and powered by the immersive event expertise of Casino Party Planners Florida.
Plait Debuts First Real‑Time AI Nutrition Coach for WHOOP® Users | National News
PANAMA CITY, Panama /California Newswire - National News/ -- Plait, the web platform that converts wearable metrics into precision nutrition (10,000+ meal plans generated to date), today introduced its AI Nutrition Coach, the first solution designed to adapt meal plans in real time to WHOOP® data. Core workout, strain and sleep metrics are pulled directly from WHOOP's API, while WHOOP webhooks push fresh recovery scores the moment they're available-triggering immediate adjustments so users always know what to eat next.
New Book Explores Public Support for the Replacement of the Current Income Tax System | National News
SEATTLE, Wash. /California Newswire - National News/ -- It's been 250 years since the first tax revolution. Media Arts Institute, a Seattle-based media company, has just released a new book, "Tax Revolution 2.0, Let's Get Rid of the Income Tax" (ISBN: 979-8288643385; paper) by media consultant and researcher Rich Germaine.
CCHR Warns Troubled Teen Camps Must Be Banned as Deaths Spur Closures | National News
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Despite dozens of closures of abusive "troubled teen" programs in behavioral and psychiatric centers, including wilderness camps in recent years, a leading mental health industry watchdog warns that children's lives remain at risk unless stronger laws ban the worst offenders and the secretive youth transport practices that feed them. The Citizens Commission on Human Rights International (CCHR) says that while public outrage and media exposure have forced some notorious facilities to close, the underlying problems that enable these abusive programs still persist.
Country Hip-Hop Mavericks, Good Ol’ Boyz, Headline Free Outdoor Show at SeaSalt Honky Tonk on the Beach This Friday, July 5,...
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- This Friday, July 5th at 6 p.m., genre-bending country-hip hop band Good Ol' Boyz will take the stage at SeaSalt Honky Tonk, a recently opened live-music spot on Bolsa Chica State Beach. Admission is free, and the all-ages beachside event is expected to draw more than 2,000 fans.
HotDeals Launches New Rewards Points System: Unlock Exclusive Benefits and Earn Big | National News
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire - National News/ -- HotDeals has just unveiled its brand-new HD Membership & Rewards Points system, offering users more opportunities to earn, redeem, and enjoy exclusive perks. With this exciting upgrade, every interaction, purchase, and check-in becomes more rewarding. Whether you're a daily shopper or an occasional user, this system has something for everyone.
FirstClose’s SVP of HR Katie Smith named 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence | National News
AUSTIN, Texas /California Newswire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, Inc., a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, announced its Senior Vice President of Human Resources Katie Smith has been named a 2025 HousingWire Woman of Influence. The national award recognizes her exceptional leadership, commitment to company culture and impact on the fintech and mortgage lending industry.
Black Chamber of Arizona Kicks Off Third Impact AZ 2025 Cohort With $100K in Scholarships | National News
PHOENIX, Ariz. /California Newswire - National News/ -- The Black Chamber of Arizona, in partnership with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy, will kick off the third cohort of its signature Impact AZ 2025 business accelerator with a full-day launch event Tuesday, July 8, at the Better Business Bureau Innovation & Event Hub Center in Phoenix.
New Book ‘Rigged: The Misadventures of a Classic Wooden Sailboat’ Chronicles a Lifetime of Maritime Mishaps and Family Memories | National...
VICTORIA, B.C. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Tony Cond, a retired Royal Canadian Navy Marine Systems Engineer and lifelong sailor, shares a collection of personal stories in his new book, "Rigged: The Misadventures of a Classic Wooden Sailboat" (ISBN: 978-1779622808), released June 2025 through Tellwell Publishing. The book captures decades of misadventures, quiet triumphs, and family traditions centered around a classic 1947 wooden boat named Rufus.
Paul Stanley Sign Museum to Open in L.A. in 2026, Celebrating Whimsical Advertising History
LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- The world of vintage advertising is getting a new home. Opening in 2026, the Paul Stanley Sign Museum, a nonprofit organization, in Los Angeles will pay tribute to the visionary work of Paul Stanley & Company, the San Francisco-based design firm behind some of the most imaginative and visually striking point-of-sale advertising displays ever created.
The Big Picture July conversations engage experts in mortgage market analytics, housing finance public policy, home ownership growth strategies and capital...
CLEVELAND, Ohio /California Newswire - National News/ -- Top mortgage industry webcast The Big Picture, broadcast live every Thursday at 3 p.m. ET, has unveiled its July guest lineup featuring five impressive leaders who will explore the power of analytics, interpret public policy signals, unpack the barriers to home ownership and deliver pragmatic capital markets perspective. Co-hosted by mortgage business consultant and executive coach Rich Swerbinsky and capital markets authority Rob Chrisman, author of the widely read Chrisman Commentary newsletter, the webcast delivers timely, thought-provoking conversations with mortgage professionals, innovators and thought leaders.
Class Valuation’s Melinda Lesinski named to HousingWire’s 2025 Women of Influence list | National News
TROY, Mich. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Class Valuation, a leading real estate appraisal management company (AMC), announced today that Executive Vice President, Head of Operations Melinda (Mindy) Lesinski has been named to HousingWire's 2025 Women of Influence list. HousingWire's Women of Influence program was launched in 2010 to recognize women making notable contributions to both their businesses and the industry at large, with a specific focus on contributions during the most recent 12 months.
StarknightMT Ignites Independence Day with its 4th of July UTV Sale | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- As Americans gear up to celebrate Independence Day, StarknightMT is saluting the spirit of freedom with unbeatable deals for off-road enthusiasts. The company recently announced the launch of its 4th of July Sale, running from June 28 through July 10. And the excitement doesn't end there-StarknightMT' s Prime Day Sale kicks off July 5, bringing more deals to fuel your next adventure.
[Free] iPhone Stuck in Recovery Mode? Get Your iPhone Out of Recovery Mode in 2025 | National News
NEW YORK, N.Y. /California Newswire - National News/ -- "My iPhone 14 is stuck in recovery mode after updating to iOS 26. How can I fix it without losing data?"-Users reported. The reason that your iPhone 14 may get stuck in recovery mode is failed iOS 26 updates, iOS 26 corrupted system files, or an interrupted app process. Thankfully, it can be fixed with Tenorshare ReiBoot (no data loss) or iTunes/DFU Mode (data loss).
New Book Seeks to Spark Global Movement of Small Business Stewards: ‘Changing the World… Through Small Business Stewardship’ by David Grau...
LEXINGTON, Ky. /California Newswire - National News/ -- In a world captivated by billion-dollar headlines and corporate giants, a new book turns the spotlight to the real engines of economic and social change: small business owners. Bestselling author David Grau Sr., JD, launches his newest and most important work, "Changing the World... Through Small Business Stewardship" (ISBN: 979-8991262996), now available worldwide in paperback and Ebook formats via Amazon and major online distributors.
Cole Engineering Awarded $62M U.S. Army Production Contract for Next-Generation Stinger Training System | National News
ORLANDO, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Cole Engineering Services, Inc. (CESI), a By Light Company, has been awarded a $62 million production contract by the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training, and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) to deliver more than 100 Stinger Training Systems (STS) over the next five years.
Frank Residences Partners with the Alzheimer’s Association for San Francisco Event
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Frank Residences, a non-profit senior living community known for its integrated memory care, is partnering with the Alzheimer's Association to host a "Care for the Caregiver" Workshop on Thursday, July 10, from 4 to 5 p.m. at One Avalon Avenue, San Francisco.
Street Media Group Wins Advertising Contract with the City of Fort Collins | National News
FORT COLLINS, Colo. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Street Media Group, a leading out-of-home advertising provider in northern Colorado, has been awarded a multi-year contract with the City of Fort Collins, Colorado. The agreement allows Street Media Group to market and sell out-of-home advertising space on Transfort's public transit amenities, including buses, bus stop shelters, and bus stop benches.
Scentient Launches Clean Fragrance Subscription for the Conscious Consumer Wanting Elevated Sensory Experience
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. /California Newswire/ -- Meet Scentient, the clean fragrance subscription box that reimagines scent discovery through the lens of safety, sustainability, and elevated sensory experience. Launching July 1, Scentient offers curated, non-toxic perfumes from independent brands that align with the values of today's conscious consumer.
Maglite and Pedestrian Safety Institute Promote Traffic and Pedestrian Safety During 2025 National Roadside Traffic Safety Awareness Month
ONTARIO, Calif. /California Newswire / -- The Maglite® brand partners with the Pedestrian Safety Institute (PSI) to support traffic and pedestrian safety during one of the deadliest times of the year, the first week in July. The days surrounding July 4th are perilous and are routinely referred to as the deadliest driving days of the year, and pedestrian deaths make up approximately 20% of those fatalities.
Dark Matter Technologies achieves UCDP integration, driving appraisal innovation | National News
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /California Newswire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, today announced it has established an integration with Uniform Collateral Data Portal® (UCDP®), a single portal jointly maintained by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the GSEs). This expansion positions Dark Matter as an early adopter of the technology needed to support the Uniform Appraisal Dataset (UAD) 3.6 and Forms Redesign initiative.
