President Bashar Al Assad has traveled to the United Arab Emirates, his first visit to an Arab country since the outbreak of Syria’s brutal civil war in 2011. More than 350,000 people have died in over a decade of fighting in Syria, according to the UN, with millions of people …
Read More »COMCAST COMPLETES LATEST PA CENTRAL EXPANSION, WITH FIBER-RICH NETWORK NOW REACHING NEARLY 11,000 ADDITIONAL PA RURAL HOMES
PITTSBURGH, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Comcast today announced that it has completed the expansion of its smart, fast and reliable fiber-based network to bring its full suite of services to more than 1,700 homes and businesses. in some parts of Colombia, My turn and Northumberland counties, including residential broadband …
Read More »Why Florida is the # 1 vacation destination in the United States
“As the borders and flights reopened in November, we started seeing bookings from Europe and South America,” said Milton Sgarbi, vice president of 1 Hotel South Beach, the one of Miami’s most luxurious beach resorts. “We’ve had bachelorette parties, we’ve had meetings, we’ve had weddings, not as big as in …
Read More »West Bank Community Donates $ 100,000 to Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Foundation Investment Fund | Good for Santa Barbara
Posted on November 15, 2021 | 3:18 p.m. Source: Martin E. Plourd for Community West Bank Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital Vice President Arie Dejong receives a big check from Community West Bank CEO Marty Plourd and Community West Bancshares Board Chairman Bill Peeples. (Courtesy photo) The West Bank community donated …
Read More »Planning agency to review South Side Church senior housing project
City officials gave their initial backing to a plan by the Trinity United Church of Christ to build affordable housing for seniors in Pullman. The church has 23 acres southeast of 95e Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. He has proposed two five-story buildings on the largely vacant site, an ambitious …
Read More »The retirement home in Pewaukee will consist of 161 single-family homes
The town of Pewaukee will soon have a new senior living community. Located on 24 acres at W239 N2492 Pewaukee Road, the project will include more than 160 single-family homes, according to a press release from The Waters Senior Living LLC. “There will be 161 single-family homes spread across a …
Read More »City council clears way for downtown apartment complex | Winchester Star
WINCHESTER –The developer of what would be the largest apartment complex in downtown Winchester was given the green light to proceed, but there were times on Tuesday when it appeared the long-running project was going to derail. Cameron Square is designed as a mixed-use residential and commercial complex encompassing blocks …
Read More »For the first time in more than a decade, Houston city council could tackle apartment poverty
For the first time in more than a decade, city council members are tackling the misery and substandard conditions at Houston apartment complexes, proposing plans to hire more inspectors and beef up the enforcement of existing ordinances. The office of At-Large council member Letitia Plummer presented a plan to the …
Read More »Zoning Bylaws Stimulate Debate on Wheeling City Council Development Committee | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo by Eric Ayres Wheeling City Councilor Jerry Sklavounakis speaks at a development committee meeting on Thursday. WHEELING – Members of the Wheeling City Council Development Committee held a marathon meeting Thursday night to discuss a myriad of proposals to spur economic development and make community improvements to the city. …
Read More »The fight for tax breaks is done below the surface in the reconciliation bill | News, Sports, Jobs
By DANIEL C. VOCK IOWA CAPITAL SENDING WASHINGTON – Farm groups and farm state lawmakers won a significant victory when House Democrats in the United States opted to leave a significant tax break for inherited property untouched, so far avoiding a confrontation. But opponents remain cautious that the idea could …
Read More »Cottage Health Appoints Kevin Davidson Vice President of Outpatient Services | Your health
Posted on September 17, 2021 | 5:56 p.m. Kevin davidson Cottage Health has named Kevin Davidson vice president of ambulatory services and network development. In this role, he provides leadership and direction for Cottage’s ambulatory health services, including Cottage Urgent Care, Grotenhuis Pediatric Clinics and Cottage Specialty Clinics. Davidson brings …
Read More »‘Blackstone Apartments’ Could Bring More Affordable Housing to Downtown Jackson
JACKSON, MI – Downtown Jackson could get more affordable housing. Jackson City Council unanimously approved a first reading of a PILOT program ordinance at its Tuesday, September 14 meeting that would assist in the development of the Blackstone Apartments, a proposed low-to-moderate income complex on N. Blackstone Street between W. …
Read More »Who’s fighting new housingt? Look to wealthier Bay Area communities
Dublin has been booming in the past two decades, regularly topping the list of fastest-growing cities in California. Thousands of suburban homes have sprouted on once-fertile farmland. The population of the East Bay bedroom community has grown nearly 50% over the past decade, and city leaders approved nearly twice as …
Read More »Non-essential travel for vaccinated Americans expected by mid-August
Breadcrumb Links New Local News Author of the article: Dave waddell Martha Boudreau’s family, originally from Detroit, owns several cabins in the Amherst Point area, just outside of Amherstburg. Their families plan to gather there, as they have for four generations, as soon as vaccinated Americans are allowed to cross …
Read More »Engineering agreement finalized for the Salem water treatment plant | News, Sports, Jobs
SALEM – The agreement for Alfred Benesch Engineering to start designing the water treatment plant modernization plans and to start researching financing options has been finalized. City Utilities Commission chairman Bob Hodgson said that was the big takeaway from their meeting on Thursday – the purchase order had been issued, …
Read More »Texas Democrats flee state to highlight GOP voting restrictions
STERLING, Virginia – Democrats in Texas fled the state on Monday in a last-ditch effort to prevent the passage of a new restrictive voting law by the Republican-controlled legislature, traveling to Washington to call national attention to their cause. The group left Austin mid-afternoon on two chartered flights that arrived …
Read More »Biden-Merkel meeting: Afghanistan, cybersecurity, Nord Stream
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US Vice President Joe Biden in 2015. CHRISTOF STACHE | AFP | Getty Images WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is expected to discuss a series of pressing issues with German Chancellor Angela Merkel next week, during what could be his last trip to Washington after …
Read More »Biden spoke of a “difficult year” when visiting a cherry farm in County Antrim
Cross the city –President Joe Biden learned on Saturday that many Michigan cherry growers are having a tough season due to volatile weather conditions after visiting a cherry farm in County Antrim. Juliette King McAvoy, daughter of King Orchards co-owner John King, spoke to Biden, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and US …
Read More »July 4th sparks economic boom in Panama City Beach
PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG / WECP) – It has been a busy summer for Panama City Beach and visitors keep coming. After visiting a few hot spots in the city, it’s safe to say that locals and tourists alike should expect a normal 4th of July weekend, which means …
Read More »Napili’s house under fire from the city council | News, Sports, Jobs
An aerial photo shows a Napili house under construction this year. Residents have expressed concern about the large house and its clearance process. Maui County Council’s Government Relations, Ethics and Transparency Committee discussed the matter at its meeting on Tuesday. Photos of Maui County After residents alleged that a monster …
Read More »San Diego’s new park proposal is truly an affordable housing incentive
Eric Harris (right) plays basketball with his sons on a court near Sherman Elementary School. / Photo by Adriana Heldiz San Diego finally has a solution on the table to make the city’s saddest parks less and also to inspire developers to build affordable housing alongside public transportation. The city …
Read More »Indian Motorcycle Expands Rental Locations in US and Canada
MINNEAPOLIS – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) –indian motorcycle, America’s First Motorcycle Company, today announced new rental locations in the United States and Canada. With 14 new Indian Motorcycle Rental affiliates, even more North American riders now have the option of renting a new Indian Motorcycle for as little as four hours or …
Read More »White House says Democrats could review filibuster rules if voting rights bill fails
White House press secretary Jen Psaki is holding a White House press briefing on Monday. Journalists asked about the administration’s next steps on voting rights. Image: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Images On Monday, the White House opened the door to a re-examination of the filibuster – a very controversial issue …
Read More »White House Covid-19 vaccination campaign now includes longer pharmacy hours, free child care – and beer
Fair less than 63% of American adults have received at least one dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. More than 12 states have already passed the 70% mark, including Vermont, where almost 75 percent of state residents 12 years of age and older have received at least one dose. But vaccinations …
Read More »CVS Seal Beach brings clients closer to vaccination
SEAL BEACH, Calif .– Starting June 1, eligible customers who have received or plan to receive a COVID-19 vaccination through CVS Health can choose to enter the #OneStepCloser raffle for a chance to win one of the thousand fun and exciting prizes with weekly draws. and grand prizes over a …
Read More »Tallest building in Maine is OK for downtown Portland
The Planning Council last week approved a project that would add an 18-story, largely residential tower at the corner of Temple and Federal streets. Contributed Properties / Redfern Right now, it’s a small brick plaza at the Federal Street entrance to the United States Postal Services office on Congress Street, …
Read More »Animal shelters see increase in adoptions during pandemic – Monterey Herald
MONTEREY – The pandemic has created uncertainty. Depression, loneliness and even boredom have flooded homes for the past 15 months. For many, a bright spot during these dark times has come with the promotion and adoption of animals. The fear when the pandemic hit was that animal shelters would be …
Read More »Navigate small business loan opportunities
Navigating as a small business owner can be daunting, especially during a pandemic. But with a little insight and planning, businesses can chart a smart course in these uncertain times. Have lenders changed their operations or lending procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic? Certainly, some lenders are taking a step back …
Read More »5 things to know for May 26: Covid-19, Biden, Trump Organization, Europe police, Mali
People are starting to travel again, which means flights are filling up and airline ticket prices are skyrocketing. Here’s what you need to know to Get operational and get on with your day. (You may also receive “5 Things You Need to Know Today” to your inbox daily. Sign up …
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“The ultimate goal is to decide if there is a viable business to save from a collapsing liquidation,” she notes, adding that all of the potential trigger events lead to the same concern: that the lender is under- collateral or that the value of its collateral could be eroded. “Look-sees …
Read More »Fight looms over down payment aid to close racial wealth gap
Democrats are “rushing to put families in homes they can’t afford,” said Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania, the top Republican on the Banking and Housing Committee. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) speaks during a Congressional hearing in Washington, DC | Sarah Silbiger-Pool/Getty Images Other critics say it would make the affordable …
Read More »Chinese commodities markets hear mixed message in price crackdown
Bloomberg Libor replacements multiply with change that could fracture markets (Bloomberg) – A slew of newer and lesser-known benchmarks are claiming a piece of the post-Libor landscape as the outlook for space increasingly fractures. , a group of upstart challengers, from Ameribor and BSBY to the ICE Bank Yield Index, …
Read More »omniQ receives purchase order to deploy its AI-based cloud solution for Georgia State University from ASPIS Parking
Receive instant alerts for news on your actions. Claim your 1-week free trial for StreetInsider Premium here. omniQ will deploy Permitting, Enforcement, Revenue and Collection (PERCS ™) cloud-hosted solution at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA PERCS ™ represents an economic model with recurring revenues Follows the growing demand for …
Read More »Foreign cash buyer now considering mortgage, says UK finance guru
Islay Robinson, co-founder and CEO of London-based Enness Global Mortgages, is not one to shy away from tough situations. In fact, that’s exactly what he and his firm specialize in: solving complex, high-value mortgage scenarios. “We help high net worth and prominent individuals secure mortgage financing against international real estate …
Read More »Freddie Mac announces Michael J. DeVito as CEO
MCLEAN, Virginia, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Freddie Mac (OTCQB: FMCC) announced today that its board of directors has appointed housing industry veteran Michael J. DeVito as the company’s chief executive officer (CEO), effective June 1. Member of the board of directors of Freddie Mac. Mr. DeVito brings to …
Read More »Lenders put their money where their mouth is – Business Watcher
“The city is like poetry: it compresses all life, all races and races, into a small island and adds music and the accompaniment of internal engines.—EB White There is only one New York City. And there will always be only one New York City. But even Batman couldn’t save Gotham …
Read More »Who has benefited from PPP loans from FinTech lenders? – Economy of the rue de la Liberté
Jessica Battisto, Nathan Godin, Claire Kramer Mills and Asani Sarkar In the previous post, we discussed the inequalities in access to credit from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), showing that although fintech lenders have a small share of the total volume of PPP loans, they have provided significant support to …
Read More »USDA Rolls Out Debt Relief Program As More Socially Disadvantaged Producers Come Seeking Relief | 2021-05-25
USDA Rolls Out Debt Relief Program for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers, Sending Letters of Offer to Producers Eligible for Direct Loan Relief, Even as it Debates How to Repay Guaranteed Loans faced with the concerns of banks worried about the loss of income. The US bailout has allocated $ 4 billion …
Read More »M&T touts successful PPP for upstate New York businesses
SANBORN, NY – The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for many businesses. Niagara County-based Original Pizza Logs was one of them. “Things got out of hand pretty quickly once the pandemic started,” owner Jason Cordova said. “We had no orders for about six weeks, and …
Read More »omniQ receives purchase order to deploy its AI-based cloud
omniQ will deploy Permitting, Enforcement, Revenue and Collection (PERCS ™) cloud-hosted solution at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA PERCS ™ represents an economic model with recurring revenues Follows the growing demand for the company’s AI-based solutions from other universities and educational institutes, homeland security authorities and various closed communities. …
Read More »Cache Valley Bank senior vice president bids farewell after 44 years serving southern Utah
Composite image. Background photo of the Tabernacle branch of Cache Valley Bank in St. George, Utah, date unspecified. Inset image of Sheldon T. Banks, outgoing senior vice president of Cache Valley Bank, date and location unspecified | Photo courtesy of Cache Valley Bank, St. George News CONTRIBUTED CONTENT – After …
Read More »How Financial Institutions Can Double (or Triple) New Business
Subscribe to The Financial Brand FREE by email! With the reopening of branches of banks and credit unions across the country, we are entering a period where all processes must evolve to reflect consumer demand for fast and easy digital options. It has become clear that in the future, branches …
Read More »How Banks Can Benefit From Document Automation
By James Sampson AAs banks across the country assess opportunities to invest in their digital capabilities to stay competitive in an increasingly digital world, the need for such innovation has been laid bare by the sudden change in business environments and consumer behavior in response to the pandemic in 2020. …
Read More »Saved by online lenders, businesses say they’ll borrow again
new York – Some small businesses forced to rely on online lenders for pandemic bailouts are making their niche players a bigger part of their financial game plan and abandoning their traditional banks altogether. I even think. Loans from online lenders saved thousands of small business owners who couldn’t get …
Read More »Zombie seizures increase 21% nationwide in Q2 2021
IRVINE, Calif., May 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — ATTOM Data Solutions, custodian of the nation’s leading real estate database, today released its second quarter 2021 report on vacant properties and zombie foreclosures showing that 1.4 million (1,409,457 ) residential properties in United States are vacant this quarter, representing 1.4% of all …
Read More »Jayapal leads over 155 lawmakers to urge Biden to expand medicare in U.S. plan for families
70% of Democratic House caucus calls on White House to expand Medicare by lowering age of eligibility, improving benefits and lowering the price of prescription drugs WASHINGTON – More than 155 moderates, progressives and leaders of the House Democratic caucus united today to urge President Joe Biden and Vice President …
Read More »Nova Scotia campers and cabin owners must decide: Should I stay or should I go?
HALIFAX – When the calendar moved to 2021, Mark Candow’s cottage was almost booked for the year. The Elmsdale, Nova Scotia resident rents his Windsor-area cottage through the Airbnb booking website, but with tighter COVID-19 restrictions in place across Nova Scotia a number of her reservations were forced to cancel. …
Read More »New senior apartments open in Bloomington | Bloomington
Cherrywood Pointe at 5501 American Blvd. W. in Bloomington offers a variety of self-catering and assisted living apartments for seniors. (Photo submitted) A new apartment complex in West Bloomington offers a variety of amenities and a few surprises for senior citizens who live in Cherrywood Pointe. The new development at …
Read More »Summer tourist towns hope to recover as crowds return after COVID
Courtesy of Mike Potenza (BOSTON) – On Cape Cod, the only thing as sure as seafood and lighthouses is the area’s reliance on summer tourism. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit last spring, perhaps no industry was hit more than seaside getaways. There weren’t any vacationers selling rentals, there weren’t …
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