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Vinyl Institute Comments on EPA's Denial of a Center for Biological Diversity Petition

EPA denies petition to regulate discarded PVC as a hazardous waste WASHINGTON, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Vinyl Institute, a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl, today commented on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) denial of the...

Fetch! Pet Care Brings a New Level of Quality to In-Home Pet Care in West Palm Beach, FL

Fetch! Pet Care West Palm Beach, a premier pet care service, is excited to announce its official launch, bringing professional pet sitters and dog walkers to the doorsteps of pet owners in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Riviera Beach, Jupiter, Cabana Colony and Surrounding areas....

People USA awarded Integrated Co-occurring Substance Misuse and Mental Health Treatment Service Grant by Putnam County

This program will support individuals in Putnam County with Opioid Use Disorder and co-occurring substance use and mental health conditions through peer support and harm reduction for the broader Putnam County community. POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This...

Fetch! Pet Care Brings a New Level of Quality to In-Home Pet Care in West Hollywood Florida

Fetch! Pet Care West Hollywood Florida, a premier pet care service, is excited to announce its official launch, bringing professional pet sitters and dog walkers to the doorsteps of pet owners in West Hollywood Florida, Cooper City, Pembroke Pines, Miramar and Surrounding areas. With a...

People USA, in partnership with The Office of Mental Health, provides supportive housing for individuals re-entering the community from incarceration

People USA, funded by and in partnership with the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH), is set to open 20 new scattered site housing units that will support individuals re-entering the community from New York State prison. POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y., April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...

FreeWriters Releases the Groundbreaking New Book: MINDFUL WRITING FROM THE COUNTY JAIL

Mindful Writing from the County Jail presents over one hundred micro-short stories written by men and women being held in county jails throughout Minnesota. It also includes photos from inside the jail and heartrending illustrations from current and formerly incarcerated artists. ST....

American Council of Learned Societies Announces 2024 Luce/ACLS Program in China Studies Fellows and Grantees

Fellowships and Grants Totaling $475,000 Support Research, Writing, and Travel for Early-Career Scholars and Graduate Students in the Field of China Studies NEW YORK, April 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) is pleased to announce the 2024 Luce/ACLS...

The Religious Coalition Unveils Transformative Rebrand to Become Beyond Shelter Frederick

New brand identity aimed at positioning the organization for long-term impact on Frederick FREDERICK, Md., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Religious Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to preventing and alleviating the effects of poverty on the residents of Frederick County, today...

Sponsor Opportunities Announced for the 2024 Secure Cash and Transport Association (SCTA) Conference

The SCTA Conference brings together thought leaders and professionals from the cash industry to discuss current issues, practices, and topics to help move the industry forward. Sponsors can get their brands in front of stakeholders at the event through advertising, exhibition, signage,...

National Council of School Safety Directors Launched to Lead the Path to Safer Schools

The new organization will unite school safety professionals nationwide to establish standards, share best practices, and advocate for holistic school safety policies to improve school safety. WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With threats to schools at an all-time high,...

Noble Venture Designs Unveils Mother's Day Gifts with Purpose: The New South Seas Jewelry Collection for Spring

Noble Venture Designs, curators of trending and purpose-driven accessories made by human trafficking survivors and artisans in at-risk communities from around the world, has launched the South Seas Collection in time for Mother's Day. SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/...

Noble Venture Designs Unveils Mother's Day Gifts with Purpose: The New South Seas Jewelry Collection for Spring

Noble Venture Designs, curators of trending and purpose-driven accessories made by human trafficking survivors and artisans in at-risk communities from around the world, has launched the South Seas Collection in time for Mother's Day. SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/...

Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce Announces Andee Huxhold as First Executive Director

The Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce boldly steps into the future with the addition of an Executive Director. We approach economic success and growth from an economic lens while advocating for social and economic equity for all Southern Arizona businesses. TUCSON, Ariz., April 25, 2024...

Registration Is Open! Sizzle on the Cover of Taste of Home Magazine as Colossal's 2024 Favorite Chef

Colossal is looking for the next culinary icon to win $25,000, appear on the cover of Taste of Home, and cook with celebrity chef Carla Hall. PHOENIX, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Colossal, a nationally registered professional fundraiser that has raised over $47 million for...

Brigadier General James A. Ryans II to Deliver Keynote Address at National University's 2024 Commencement on May 18 in Petco Park

Commanding General, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, the general's personal story of success through lifelong learning, dedication and service serves as an inspiration to graduates SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National...

Outrider granted 11th U.S. patent for its AI-powered autonomous system

Extensive patent portfolio covers the essentials of distribution yard automation BRIGHTON, Colo., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Outrider, the leader in autonomous yard operations for logistics hubs, announced today the issuance of its latest patent, U.S. Patent No. 11,927,676, for...

Murphy's Naturals Ventures into a New Era with Updated Look and Feel

The outdoor lifestyle company unveiled a refreshed look inspired by nature's palette and removed unnecessary plastics and dyes from its products and packaging. RALEIGH, N.C., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Murphy's Naturals (murphysnaturals.com), the outdoor lifestyle company...

M&A Source® Announces its 2024 Spring Conference & Deal Market, Connecting Lower Middle Market Advisors and Investors

M&A Source®, the leading trade association for the lower middle market deal community, announces the dates for its 2024 Spring Conference and Deal Market. The event will be held from May 13–15 at The Galt House hotel in Louisville, KY. It's a carefully curated opportunity for true lower...

New NPG Paper Sheds Light on Hotel Industry's Not-So-Secret Reliance on Illegal Immigration

A Deep Dive into the Hotel Industry's Reliance on Immigrant Labor ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the third installment of its special series on industries that benefit from illegal immigration, Negative Population Growth (NPG) has released a compelling paper...

Miami-Dade County Students Celebrated Earth Month With Harvesting, Healthy Habits & Nutrition

How The Education Fund and Life Time Foundation Boost an Eco-Learning Environment for Families to Thrive MIAMI, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This Earth Month, The Education Fund joined forces with Life Time Foundation to champion environmental stewardship and nutritional education...