Janice Sand

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Author and former professional boxer Mike Rafferty announces the release of his new memoir, "The Last Neighborhood: A South Philly Memoir" (ISBN: 978-1834189406; March 2026, by Tellwell Publishing) a deeply personal coming-of-age story set in the working-class streets of South Philadelphia.

AUSTIN, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- FirstClose™, a leading fintech provider of data and workflow solutions for mortgage and home equity lenders nationwide, today announced the rebrand of its point-of-sale (POS) experience as XpressEquity, along with a refreshed Encompass® by ICE Mortgage Technology® integration that delivers a streamlined, end-to-end digital workflow for home equity originations.

RED BANK, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- FILMCARD USA launched the first wave of (5) titles include: X-Men (750+ issues), Iron Man (750+ issues), The Amazing Spider-Man (1,000+ issues), Fantastic Four (750+ issues), and Captain America (750+ issues). Each set compilation spans over 60 years, offering collectors something extraordinary: the ability to own and access Marvel's complete legacy series.

DES MOINES, Iowa /New York Netwire - National News/ -- iEmergent, a forecasting and advisory services firm for the financial services, mortgage and real estate industries, today announced a new webinar series, "From Gaps to Growth: A Data-Driven Roadmap to Increase Production." The free, multi-episode series will help mortgage lenders navigate an increasingly complex mortgage environment and translate market intelligence into practical strategies for sustainable origination growth.

BOULDER, Colo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Floify, the mortgage industry's leading point-of-sale (POS) solution, today announced the release of Dynamic Apps 2.0, a major platform enhancement that allows lenders to create fully customizable loan applications tailored to specific loan purposes, borrower scenarios and business workflows without relying on engineering resources or third-party integrations.

TURNERSVILLE, N.J. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Street Media Group, a leading out-of-home advertising provider, proudly announces the launch of its newest high-impact digital billboard in one of the country's top five DMAs. Strategically positioned along the Atlantic City Expressway just 0.25 miles south of the Black Horse Pike (NJ-42) off-ramp, this 14'x48' dual-read digital display delivers premium visibility to commuters traveling between Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

PLANO, Texas /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Optimal Blue today released its February 2026 Market Advantage mortgage data report, showing a meaningful improvement in lock activity as lower mortgage rates helped bring purchase borrowers back into the market. Total rate-lock volume rose 9% month over month (MoM) and was nearly 40% higher year over year (YoY).

LAKE ZURICH, Ill. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dovenmuehle Mortgage, Inc. (DMI), a leading mortgage subservicing company, announced today that Fannie Mae has again honored the company with their Servicer Total Achievement and Rewards™ (STAR™) Servicer Award for outstanding servicing performance during the 2025 program year. This is the seventh occasion Fannie Mae has recognized DMI for servicing excellence.

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- ViewTech Borescopes will exhibit at VERTICON 2026, the world's largest conference and trade show dedicated to the vertical aviation industry, taking place March 9-12, 2026, in Atlanta, Georgia. The event is hosted by Vertical Aviation International and brings together thousands of aviation professionals, operators, manufacturers, and maintenance specialists from around the world.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Neurotech Reports, the publisher of the Neurotech Business Report and BioElectRx Business Report newsletters, announced that the Ninth Annual Bioelectronic Medicine Forum will take place on April 14, 2026. The one-day event will be held at the New York Academy of Medicine in Manhattan.

CALGARY, AB, Canada /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Priority Communication Systems Ltd. (PCS) is celebrating 25 years since its founding in 1999, building on a milestone year reached in 2024 and continuing its momentum into 2026. PCS is a trusted Canadian systems integrator for Seniors Housing Technology, supporting seniors housing communities, assisted living, retirement living, and long-term care operators with integrated communication, safety, and infrastructure solutions.

MCLEAN, Va. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- By Light Professional IT Services LLC (By Light) today announced the appointment of Jeffrey R. Jones as Executive Vice President, Cyber, advancing By Light's mission to deliver an integrated cyber readiness platform across the Department of Defense, federal agencies, and allied partners.

PANYU, GD, China /New York Netwire - National News/ -- SIOResin® Polyethylenimine (PEI) is gaining attention worldwide. It is a water-soluble polymer with a very high cationic charge. PEI comes in both linear and branched forms. Its unique structure allows it to bond with many materials. It can form hydrogen, ionic, and covalent bonds. This makes it versatile for a wide range of applications.

PITTSBURGH, Pa. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- As millions of baseball and softball families prepare for the spring season, DICK'S Sporting Goods is making it easier than ever to offset the cost of new equipment. The nation's largest sporting goods retailer today announced the launch of its new trade-in program for baseball and softball bats, powered by SidelineSwap's industry-leading sports resale technology.

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Argyle, the leading provider of direct-source income, employment and asset verifications, today announced it has been named a 2026 Startup Employer of the Year by Forbes, marking the company's second consecutive appearance on one of the nation's top employer rankings.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- iToolab, a leading developer of innovative software solutions for mobile devices, has updated WaTracker to V1.3.3. The new version can help you view one time photo in WhatsApp again and again. WaTracker is different from all other WhatsApp tracking apps in the market.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter®), an innovative leader in mortgage technology, announced today that Christopher Medvidofsky, director of financial planning and analysis, has been named to the HousingWire Finance Leaders list for 2026.

WESTMINSTER, Colo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- The Industry Group (TIG) and the Kiosk Association (KMA) will present a fully integrated, accessibility-focused self-service ecosystem at HIMSS 2026 (Booth #3461, The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas). With the May 11, 2026 HHS Section 504 deadline approaching, healthcare organizations are facing new enforcement realities around digital accessibility and patient interaction.

DENVER, Colo. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- In "The Raid" (ISBN: 979-8249070199), entrepreneur Joshua Lybolt captures the morning his life was brought to a sudden halt. One moment he was operating at full speed - building, expanding, planning ahead. The next, everything stopped. Not gradually. Not symbolically. Immediately.

TIGARD, Ore. /New York Netwire - National News/ -- Beaverton Motorcycles today announced the launch of its new Upgrade Promise, a customer-first program designed to remove one of the biggest pain points in powersports purchasing: the fear of committing to the wrong machine.