Two Pittsburgh-area restaurants claimed major accolades at the 2026 Great American Pizza Challenge in Columbus, showcasing regional expertise on a national stage. Owner Rico Lunardi and pizza maker Alicia Reis secured top-three finishes across traditional thin-crust and pepperoni categories, highlighting the craft behind their local neighborhood eateries.
Ventura, California, will host the fourth installment of the Garmin Marathon Series on August 22, 2027. The event brings a Boston Marathon-qualifying route to the Pacific coastline, combining high-stakes competition with a scenic course that winds through the city’s historic downtown and mountain-framed surroundings.
Jermaine Hicks was 15 when a Texas court certified him as an adult, mandating a life sentence for a 1994 robbery where another teenager fired the fatal shot. Now 47, Hicks is the subject of a new campaign examining how judicial verdicts often ignore the traumatic histories of young defendants.
At the Mandalay Bay convention center in Las Vegas, the China National Tourist Office is pitching the country as a premier hub for global business events. By highlighting six diverse regions, officials hope to capture the attention of North American planners seeking to blend high-end corporate infrastructure with cultural immersion.
With over 320 patents to her name and a career defined by breaking barriers for underrepresented inventors, Dr. Ruthie Lyle has been named the 2026 IP Champion by the Intellectual Property Owners Education Foundation. The award recognizes her dual commitment to technical innovation and the expansion of inclusive STEM pipelines.
After two decades of building an in-home care network across Arizona and California, Tiffany and Shaun Phelan have become the first couple to receive the Founders Award from Senior Helpers. The recognition celebrates their long-term commitment to community health and their role in shaping the brand’s national care standards.
Award-winning vocalist HINABI is shifting from spoken word and poetry to a cinematic pop-rock sound with her upcoming record, VOL II: KURATA. Backed by drummer Dylan Youles and bassist Krzysztof "Kaye" Syposz, the project aims to challenge modern dating culture by championing the resilience of long-term commitment.
With overnight trading volumes surging, S3 has integrated the Bruce ATS market data feed into its compliance and analytics platform. The move grants institutional clients deeper visibility into U.S. equities liquidity as the market shifts toward a 24/7 landscape and prepares for potential regulatory oversight of off-hours activity.
With three products selected for the SIAL Innovation Paris 2026 exhibition and a finalist spot in the SIAL For Change competition, Dilmah Ceylon Tea Company stands out among global agri-food peers. The recognition underscores the brand's pivot toward sustainable production and technical ingenuity ahead of the October 17 event.
The White Mountains will transform once again as the hand-built ice attraction returns to North Woodstock for the 2026–27 season. Located at 24 Clark Farm Road, the installation features massive frozen tunnels, towers, and caverns that rely on evolving weather conditions to sustain their intricate, LED-lit architecture through early March.
Drivers looking to extend the time between shop visits have a new benchmark for tire longevity. Discount Tire’s Treadwell tool, which aggregates real-world mileage data, has identified ten light truck and SUV tire models that consistently deliver over 70,000 miles of service, often significantly exceeding their manufacturer-stated warranties.
More than 50,000 attendees from 64 countries converged in Taipei this September for the 2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo. Over three days, the event highlighted the intersection of artificial intelligence and sustainable development, with a specific focus on translating advanced research into practical industrial applications across global markets.
With nearly two decades of experience in secured finance, Jorge Varela has joined Republic Business Credit as Senior Vice President and Account Executive. Based in the firm’s Chicago office, Varela will oversee portfolio compliance and strategic financial management, reporting directly to Head of Factoring Sue Duckett.
For the second time, Chicago-based Berlin Packaging has earned a spot on Newsweek’s list of America’s Greenest Companies. The recognition highlights the global supplier’s ongoing integration of environmental sustainability into its operations, following an evaluation process that scrutinized emissions, water usage, and waste management across 650 top-tier U.S. firms.
After two decades of collaboration, Boats Group and Galati Yacht Sales are deepening their alliance to reshape the boat-buying experience. The agreement pairs the digital reach of the global marketplace operator with the direct market insights of the world’s largest employee-owned yacht dealership to better serve evolving consumer trends.
At the Optimal '26 conference in Houston, Arkestro launched a continuous procurement suite designed to automate supplier price updates and integrate predictive intelligence into agentic AI environments. The release aims to help teams protect negotiated value while managing the rising workloads expected for procurement departments this year.
More than $285 million in corporate matching funds fueled a record-breaking year for The Blackbaud Giving Fund, which disbursed a total of $536 million to 124,000 organizations in 2025. This surge in capital highlights the growing reliance on workplace giving programs to expand the reach of individual charitable donations.
Before it became a global staple of Japanese cuisine, the Kewpie doll was an American illustration created in 1909. Now, the brand is bringing its mascot home with the “I Love KEWPIE” tour, a Southern California roadshow that aims to bridge the gap between its historical origins and its modern kitchen success.
Pensacola-based Kuhn Realty has joined the Sotheby's International Realty network, rebranding as Kuhn Sotheby's International Realty. This move bolsters the luxury brand's presence along Florida's Gulf Coast, a region currently seeing a surge in demand from retirees and buyers seeking coastal properties with significant waterfront inventory.
As demand for cosmetic procedures climbs, EltaMD is expanding its professional footprint with a new recovery duo designed to bridge the gap between clinical intervention and daily skincare. The brand’s latest serum and cream system targets post-laser and microneedling recovery through a proprietary amino acid and growth factor complex.
With a 543% revenue surge over three years, Henderson-based AgroCap Financing has secured the 631st spot on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list. The specialty finance firm earned its position by providing non-recourse factoring and immediate capital to agri-food exporters navigating the complex North American cross-border supply chain.
Mountain View-based Credit Sesame has launched Sesa, a modular platform of AI agents designed to function as an intelligence layer for enterprise applications. By integrating a single line of code, companies can now embed personalized credit guidance, product matching, and monitoring directly into their existing digital ecosystems.
Against a backdrop of shrinking national lending, M&T Bank has defied the trend by securing the number one position in Small Business Administration 7(a) lending across its regional footprint. The Buffalo-based institution reached a record high in fiscal year 2026, approving 2,975 loans totaling more than $326 million.
More than 50,000 attendees from 64 countries converged on Taipei last month as the 2026 Taiwan Innotech Expo concluded its three-day run. The event centered on the intersection of artificial intelligence and global sustainability, highlighting Taiwan's strategic push to bridge the gap between academic research and industrial application.
Engineered to navigate the volatile conditions of the cold season, Lassa’s latest winter tyres arrive with a focus on both conventional and electric vehicle compatibility. The new Snoways 5 and Competus Winter 3 models aim to bolster the brand’s market reach across passenger cars and SUVs throughout the 2026 winter season.
To accelerate its footprint across Alabama and beyond, breakfast chain Eggs Up Grill is leveraging the high-octane exposure of the Yellawood 500. The franchise, which currently counts over 200 units open or in development, will debut on Cole Custer’s No. 41 Chevrolet during the Talladega Superspeedway race weekend.
City First Bank is shifting its retail account opening process to MANTL’s digital platform, a move designed to facilitate nationwide expansion. By automating over 85% of application decisions, the D.C.-based institution aims to modernize its service delivery while maintaining its mission as a Minority Depository Institution.
A storied Kentucky whiskey brand is betting on analog ritual, teaming up with designer Jonathan Adler for a $425 limited-edition backgammon set. The collaboration merges the brand’s signature 1950s-inspired green and brass key motifs with Adler’s modern aesthetic, aiming to elevate the ritual of cocktail hour and game night.
Mount Horeb-based Duluth Trading Co. has partnered with WD-40 Brand to release a ten-piece collection of apparel and gear. The collaboration blends the signature blue-and-yellow aesthetic of the iconic lubricant manufacturer with Duluth’s rugged, utility-focused designs, aiming to outfit the traditional do-it-yourself demographic in functional, branded workwear.
Thirty-five years after igniting a global movement with The Artist's Way, Julia Cameron is turning her private practice into public verse. On March 2, 2027, the author will release My Secret Life: Poems from Morning Pages, an intimate collection that pulls back the curtain on the woman behind the creativity phenomenon.
