Nurses, teachers and veterans are moving into cloud engineering roles at scale, getting hired and proving that the skills tech companies desperately need aren't taught in computer science classrooms — they're built in hospitals, classrooms and military service. This shift challenges how the industry thinks about workforce development. For years, the path into tech felt […]
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Seated dance lesson sets record and redefines senior care
When 696 residents, staff members and family members gathered across multiple Centers Health Care facilities in the Bronx on a Tuesday afternoon for a synchronized seated dance lesson, they secured the Guinness World Record for the Largest Seated Dance Lesson—Multiple Venues. But the achievement signaled something more significant: that age and mobility limitations don't have […]
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Seattle philanthropists Jerry and Charlene Lee honored at Asian Hall of Fame gala
The Washington Athletic Club was packed on Aug. 14 as the Asian Hall of Fame held its Founders Gala, drawing together Seattle's business leaders, community figures and cultural ambassadors for an event celebrating individual achievement and collective giving. Jerry and Charlene Lee, prominent Seattle philanthropists, were inducted as the organization's 2026 Class honorees—a recognition that […]
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Maher criticizes Democratic challenger for omitting LGBT rights in campaign
Bill Maher criticized Melissa Chaudhry, a progressive Democrat challenging Rep. Adam Smith in Seattle, for not emphasizing LGBT rights in her campaign. Maher said Chaudhry omitted the issue to appeal to Muslim voters.
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Veridian Credit Union partners with Greenlight for family financial tools
Veridian Credit Union has partnered with Greenlight Financial Technology, Inc. to offer Greenlight's family financial tools at no cost through the Veridian mobile app. The partnership makes the award-winning financial tools available to Veridian members as part of their mobile banking experience.
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Ziegler Closes $51.8 Million Financing for St. James Place of Baton Rouge
Ziegler, a national boutique investment bank, announced Thursday the successful closing of Series 2026 Bonds totaling $51.765 million for St. James Place of Baton Rouge. St. James Place is a Louisiana not-for-profit corporation.
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BraunAbility launches LiftSentinel barrier for commercial wheelchair lifts
BraunAbility, a leading manufacturer of mobility transportation solutions, announced the launch of LiftSentinel, an aftermarket lift barrier designed to enhance security for operators and passengers using commercial wheelchair lifts. The product was announced Aug. 18 from the company's headquarters in Mount Carmel, Illinois.
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Florida Orthopaedic Society honors 360 Orthopedics for injured worker care
360 Orthopedics, an orthopedic practice serving patients throughout Sarasota and Manatee counties, has received the Florida Orthopaedic Society's Injured Worker Inspiration Award. The award recognizes Dr. Steven M. Page and the 360 Workers' Compensation Team for excellence in serving injured workers.
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Pollo Campero Brings Back Queso Menu After Customer Demand
Pollo Campero is rolling out its Everything Queso menu this fall at participating locations nationwide, bringing back the queso bacon chicken sandwich that customers have requested since it left the menu. The new offerings expand beyond the returning sandwich to include queso-topped versions of french fries and yuca fries, giving customers multiple ways to enjoy […]
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California Black Health Network marks 40 years of health equity work
The California Black Health Network launched in 1978 when structural health disparities affecting Black Californians were not yet a mainstream policy conversation. Four decades later, the organization's new Impact Report documents both how far it has traveled and how much further the work extends. The report, released this month to coincide with National Nonprofit Day, […]