After three decades of delivering over $1 billion in technology to federal agencies, Bethesda-based Govplace has rebranded as Digital Compass. The firm is pivoting from a specialized federal contractor to a full-lifecycle IT partner, aiming to consolidate fragmented vendor landscapes across government and commercial sectors through a unified service model.
With new property listings cooling off, established short-term rental operators across the U.S. are seeing occupancy rates climb to 57.4% this year. The slowdown in supply, coupled with persistent travel demand, has pushed nightly rates higher, marking a pivot from earlier projections of an investment-heavy 2026.
More than one in five Americans carrying at least $10,000 in unsecured debt are keeping the true scale of their financial struggle secret from their spouse or partner. This silence, fueled by a deep-seated fear of judgment, is prompting many to withdraw from social obligations to avoid further financial strain.
When a cat turns away from a familiar bowl of food, owners often mistake the behavior for simple pickiness. However, Dr. Annie Valuska, a certified animal behaviorist at Purina, suggests the underlying cause is a complex sensory reaction to texture, shape, and aroma rather than a mere preference for a specific taste.
The Guthrie family is bringing their signature chicken-finger concept to Colorado for the first time, marking a generational milestone for the brand. The new location at 1520 S Nevada Ave in Colorado Springs is set to open its doors on July 14, spearheaded by third-generation family members.
Public water systems, wastewater utilities, and energy suppliers that purchased PVC pipe products between September 2017 and June 2026 may be eligible for compensation. Two separate settlements totaling $80 million have been reached in a class-action lawsuit alleging a price-fixing conspiracy among major industry manufacturers.
When public health officials gather in Louisville for the NACCHO360 conference this July, the Allergy & Asthma Network will center its presence on a fundamental shift: merging technical data analysis with the lived experiences of patients to combat chronic respiratory disease.
QDOBA Mexican Eats is doubling down on its national footprint, signing new agreements to open 50 restaurants in Atlanta and Nashville. The chain, currently the second-largest brand in the Mexican fast-casual sector, aims to grow from 865 locations to approximately 2,000 within the next eight years.
FanDuel is poised to bring its sportsbook and casino platform to Alberta on July 13, pending final regulatory approval. The expansion marks a significant push for the company, which is pairing its entry with a series of local philanthropic investments and expanded partnerships across the province.
With 7.4 million Americans over 65 now living with Alzheimer’s dementia, the race to identify patients for new disease-modifying therapies has reached a critical threshold. At the 2026 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London, Linus Health is unveiling AI-driven research designed to move beyond traditional, broad-strokes cognitive screening.
The Hangzhou production site of Altruist Biologics has become the first of its kind to secure three provincial regulatory approvals for the segmented manufacturing of antibody-drug conjugates. This milestone validates the company’s unified quality and risk-management systems, positioning the facility for expanded commercial-scale output in the competitive bioconjugation sector.
Two days of paperwork have vanished for members of The Atlantic Federal Credit Union. By adopting MANTL Loan Origination, the New Jersey-based institution has slashed its consumer loan account opening time to just six minutes, marking a significant shift toward full automation in the credit union sector.
Dr. Evan Raff, a radiologist and informatics specialist formerly of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services, has joined Covera Health as Chief Clinical Officer. He will oversee the company's Protect portfolio, focusing on leveraging diagnostic imaging to facilitate earlier detection of cancer and cardiovascular disease across national health plans.
Following the sale of Republic National Distributing Co. business units, Wilson Daniels has signed new distribution agreements with Reyes Beverage Group and Johnson Brothers. The move shifts the luxury wine importer’s logistics across a dozen states, prioritizing continuity for its family-owned portfolio during the transition between major wholesale partners.
A new partnership between EBSCO Information Services and the Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford aims to cultivate the next wave of digital scholarship. The EBSCO Fellowship in Digital Humanities, North America, provides researchers with funding and specialized access to the university's vast repository of rare manuscripts and primary sources.
In Chagrin Falls, Judson Senior Living has officially begun construction on a specialized memory care neighborhood at its South Franklin Circle campus. This expansion introduces a small-home model designed to serve 36 residents, aiming to provide a personalized, dignified environment for those managing dementia by late 2027.
When the Yarbo roadshow vehicle rolled into Pennsylvania neighborhoods this July, the company traded traditional sales pitches for a partnership with the nonprofit I Want to Mow Your Lawn, aiming to demonstrate that robotic innovation should serve human connection rather than just automate household chores.
Communications platform Medianet has become the inaugural partner to integrate the TVEyes Premium Media Player, a move designed to overhaul how Australian professionals track and analyze broadcast and podcast content. The rollout provides users with advanced tools for clipping, searching, and sharing media coverage directly within the Medianet interface.
A new joint venture between real estate firm REDICO and operator Ciel Senior Living aims to address the rising demand for premium senior housing in Sussex County, Delaware, with a planned 144-suite luxury facility in Rehoboth Beach that underscores a broader market rebound for specialized residential development.
Racing legend Derek Daly took the stage in Monterey to challenge workforce leaders, arguing that marginal gains and artificial intelligence are the keys to transforming government services. His keynote anchored the 2026 Workforce Technology Conference, where officials from 37 states gathered to modernize how agencies support job seekers.
With over three decades of experience securing hundreds of millions in insurance proceeds for corporate clients, attorney Steve Raptis has moved his practice to Crowell & Moring. He joins the firm’s Washington, D.C. office as a partner, signaling a strategic expansion of their high-stakes insurance recovery capabilities.
Robert Lahey, a veteran financier with over $1 billion in capital transactions, joins Tennessee-based FIXX Energy as its new Chief Financial Officer. His appointment arrives as the battery manufacturer looks to accelerate its commercial growth and expand its domestic footprint in the competitive lithium iron phosphate storage sector.
RainFocus has launched Model Context Protocol (MCP) Profiles, a new feature for its Nexus platform that allows AI agents to securely interact with live event data. By integrating enterprise-grade OAuth security, the tool enables marketing teams to query, update, and manage complex event logistics through natural language commands in real time.
Thousands of runners flooded Philadelphia for the Independence Blue Cross Broad Street Run this May, marking a milestone for Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy. Serving as an Official Expo Partner for the first time, the organization integrated itself into the city’s signature 10-mile race to promote recovery and community health.
Iselin-based Lightbridge Academy is shifting its focus toward the modern parent experience, launching a mobile-optimized website alongside a new brand initiative dubbed Big Steps. The rollout, which takes effect across its national network of over 200 centers, aims to bridge the gap between digital accessibility and in-person community engagement.
Experis is moving beyond the pilot phase of artificial intelligence, launching a new platform called ExcelerateWorkflow designed to integrate AI agents directly into enterprise operations. By leveraging IBM watsonx Orchestrate, the service aims to bridge the gap between initial technology adoption and measurable business results through human-led governance and oversight.
Nearly 600,000 Medicaid members across Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan have undergone screenings for health-related social needs through WholeYouNYC since 2022. The network, which manages 30% of New York’s Medicaid membership, now processes roughly 2,000 daily assessments to connect individuals with essential housing, nutrition, and legal support.
Nearly 16 tons of debris, ranging from common plastic waste to discarded freezers and sake bottles, were hauled from Florida’s shorelines last year. This July, the state’s real estate professionals are returning to beaches, lakes, and rivers for the sixth consecutive year to maintain the natural assets that define the region.
Fans of the long-running mecha franchise will get their first look at the next Gundam anime installment on July 23, 2026, as Bandai Namco Filmworks takes over San Diego Comic-Con. The reveal serves as the centerpiece of a multi-day showcase blending exclusive stage panels, hands-on workshops, and immersive booth experiences.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted a Drug Master File for Porton Advanced's umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cell bank. By securing DMF #32973, the company provides a regulatory shortcut for pharmaceutical sponsors, allowing them to reference established manufacturing data to streamline the approval process for new exosome-based therapies.
