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LOWELL AND ARLINGTON MASS., APRIL 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra is proud to announce that its Music Director Orlando Cela will conduct the United States Premiere of “La azucena de Quito,” a rarely-performed oratorio by Spanish Composer Joaquin Rodrigo with the Philharmonic Society of Arlington, in May. Image caption: Orlando Cela, Music Director of Lowell Chamber Orchestra. Photo: Noya Photo. This landmark performance is a momentous occasion for the Arlington Philharmonic, as well as for audiences in the Greater Boston Area, who will be able to experience one Rodrigo’s most expansive, spiritually rich works, for chorus and orchestra. “La azucena de Quito”, composed in 1967, tells the story of Saint Mariana de Jesus of Quito, also known as the “Lily of Quito”, through Rodrigo’s distinctive musical voice. It combines luminous orchestral colors with reverent choral composition. Rodrigo is known for his “Concierto de Aranjuez” but this oratorio was rarely heard. Its U.S. premier was a major cultural event. Cela said, “This is an incredibly moving and human work.” “To present ‘La azucena de Quito,’ for the first time to American audiences is both an artistic duty and an extraordinary privilege. Rodrigo’s music has a spiritual depth and sincerity that is especially meaningful to us today. Cela will also be leading the Lowell Chamber Orchestra on April 26th in a performance Rodrigo’s beloved “Fantasia para un gentlehombre”, one of the composer’s most celebrated works. The piece, which is based on Spanish Baroque Dances, displays Rodrigo’s gift for lyricism, color and contrast. It offers a vibrant counterpoint with the introspective grandeur “La azucena de Quito.” The Lowell Chamber Orchestra is known for its commitment towards accessibility and community engagement. It continues to present high quality performances with free entry, ensuring that transformative music experiences are open to everyone. Together, these performances demonstrate Cela’s commitment to bringing beloved masterworks and forgotten treasures to life – bridging communities in Lowell & Arlington through shared artistic vision. EVENT DETAILS

U.S. Premiere of “La azucena de Quito”

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JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA, APRIL 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The UPSHOT League is a new professional women’s basketball league that was created to increase elite playing opportunities for women and to elevate communities. Today, the league announced its first wave premier players who will define the league’s inaugural season. This curated group of elite athletes includes the best from the WNBA and top collegiate programs as well as international teams. They set an unmistakable and immediate standard of excellence. The announcement was made jointly by UPSHOT League Commissioner Donna Orender and VP of Basketball Operations Taj McCWilliams Franklin. Image caption: The UPSHOT league. Orender said, “This is an important moment for the Upshot League.” “These players represent who we are – elite, competitive, global relevant from the very beginning. The players are seizing new opportunities and we are celebrating creating a new stage in women’s professional sports. This class includes WNBA draft picks from the first through third rounds, as well as multiple All-Americans and conference players of year. They also include internationally decorated professionals who have experience across Europe and international competition. 5’10”

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., 21 April 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads has released its March 2026 planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Food and Beverage Industry, tracking North American capital projects across new facility constructions, expansions, and modernization of equipment projects. This month’s research confirms that 66 new projects are planned across the Food and Beverage industry. The top three projects are 34 renovations and upgrades of equipment, 20 new constructions, and 18 expansions. Image caption: Food and Beverage Capital Investments Remain Strong in March 2026. Here are some highlights of the latest construction news in the Food and Beverage industries. Food and Beverage Project Type Processing Facilities – 42 New Projects Distribution and Industrial Warehouse – 24 New Projects Food and Beverage Project Scope/Activity New Construction – 20 New Projects Expansion – 18 New Projects Renovations/Equipment Upgrades – 34 New Projects Plant Closing – 7 New Projects TOP INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT CATEGORIES IN DEMAND 89%-90% of the identified Distribution and Supply Chain projects are searching for Lighting, Material Handling/Storage Equipment, and Lift Trucks. Compressed Air Systems and HVAC Equipment are sought by 84% of identified Distribution and Supply Chain Projects. 69%-73% are looking for Mechanical Construction, Loading dock Equipment, Conveyors and Hoists. FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROJECT LOCATION – TOP 10 STATES California – 6 Ohio – 6 Washington – 6 Pennsylvania – 4 Maryland – 5 New York -5 Wisconsin -3 Alabama -2 Florida -2 Georgia -2 LARGEST PLANTED PROJECT Our research team identified six new Food and Beverage Facility Construction Projects with an estimated Value of $100 Million or more during the month of march. The Coca-Cola Company is the owner of the largest project. They plan to invest $650 millions for the expansion and upgrades of their processing facility located in COOPERSVILLE MI. The project is currently being approved. Construction is scheduled to begin in early fall 2026 with completion set for 2028. TOP 10 TRACKED PROJECTS IN ARKANSAS: Diversified Food Products Manufacturer The company plans to invest $220 millions for the expansion and equipment upgrade of their processing facility at FAYETTEVILLE in AR. The project is currently being approved. Construction is expected to begin in late 2026. SOUTH DAKOTA : Cheese mfr. The company is investing $200,000,000 for expansion and equipment upgrades at their processing facility located in BROOKINGS (SD). The project is currently being approved. WISCONSIN: Meat Product Mfr. The company plans to invest $125,000,000 for the renovations and equipment upgrades of a 195,000 sq ft processing facility located on Crocker Ave., in SHEBOYGAN. Recently, the project was approved. LOUISIANA – A food products distributor plans to invest $110 Million for the renovation and upgrades of their distribution center at PEARL RIVER in LA. The project is currently being approved. Renovations will begin in early 2027 and be completed by late 2027. INDIANA – Specialty food product manufacturer The company is expanding, and plans to invest $91,000,000 for the construction of 132,000 square feet of processing and storage space in INDIANAPOLIS. They are currently seeking approval of the project. OHIO: Manufacturer of specialty food products. The company plans to invest $85,000,000 for the renovation and upgrade of a 250,000 sf facility in BATAVIA TOWNSHIP (OH). Recently, the project was approved. Construction will be done in phases. Phase 1 is scheduled to be completed by early 2027. MASSACHUSETTS : Food products manufacturer. The company plans to invest $55,000,000 for a 65,000 sf addition and equipment upgrades at their processing and storage facility in AYER MA. The project is currently being approved. KENTUCKY – A food processing company plans to invest $37m for the construction of COVINGTON, KY. Recently, the project was approved. WASHINGTON: A fruit processing company plans to invest $25 Million for an expansion of its processing facility in PROSSER (WA). The project is currently being approved. UTAH: A bakery company plans to expand their processing and storage facility in PLEASANT VIEW by 115,000 sf. The project is currently being approved. ABOUT INDUSTRIAL SALESLEADS, INC. Industrial SalesLeads in Jacksonville, FL, has been a leader since 1959 in providing industrial capital project intelligence to sales and marketing teams. This ensures a predictable and scalable revenue pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence (IMI) identifies timely insight on companies planning major capital investments, such as new constructions, expansions, relocations, equipment modernization, and plant closures in industrial facilities. Outsourced Prospecting Services is an extension of your sales team that helps drive growth by bringing qualified meetings and appointments to your internal sales team. Visit us at https://salesleadsinc.com/. Each month, our team provides hundreds of industrial reports within a variety of industries, including: Industrial Manufacturing Plastics Food and Beverage Metals Power Generation Pulp Paper and Wood Oil and Gas Mining and Aggregates Chemical Research and Development Distribution and Supply Chain Pipelines Pharmaceutical Industrial Buildings Waste Water Treatment Data Centers LEARN MORE: https://www.salesleadsinc.com/industry/food-and-beverage/ https://www.salesleadsinc.com/blog/ News Source: Industrial SalesLeads IncTo view the original post, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/food-and-beverage-capital-investment-remains-strong-in-march-2026-with-66-new-projects-spanning-processing-expansion-and-modernization/. This press release has been issued by Send2Press (r) Newswire, on behalf of the news provider. The source is solely responsible. www.send2press.com.

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WEST GROVE (PA), April 21, 2026, (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In honor of Care Workers Recognition Month, Simpson, a community family in Pennsylvania, shares how the personal experiences of its team, from frontline staff up to executive leadership, influences the care they provide to their roles each day. Image caption: Jennifer Ragonese (RN) offers education and support to the Jenner’s Pond Senior Communities and Simpson Meadows Senior Communities while caring for Catherine Ahearn, her mother. More than 60 million Americans are family caregivers across the country. Many of them work full-time and balance their caregiving with their jobs. These experiences are often the foundation for careers in senior care and healthcare where empathy and practical knowledge shape how care will be delivered. Caregiving goes beyond the workplace in Simpson communities that offer independent living and assisted living, memory care, short-term rehab, and skilled nursing. Many team members care for loved ones at home, while also providing compassionate daily care to residents. These shared experiences help them to provide care with a deeper understanding and connection. These experiences are indicative of a wider shift in the care workforce. Many professionals who enter the field have personal experience in caregiving that they bring to their work. Jennifer Ragonese is a Registered Nurse at the Simpson Resource Center. She provides education and support to the Jenner’s Pond Senior Community and Simpson Meadows Senior Community. Caregiving has influenced her lifelong. She supported her mother Cathy through vascular dementia. The disease progressed rapidly, and she was forced to move from home care into long-term care. Ragonese believes that being able to relate with those you care for can be a superpower. “I learned very early to meet people where the are, create a safe, trusting environment, and let them lead the way.” This perspective now shapes her connection with residents and their families, helping build trust and foster communication during some life’s most challenging transitions. Yalonda pinder, the Memory Care Director at Simpson Meadows, Downingtown, Penn. brings a similar personal lens to her job. She cares for her 84 year-old grandmother who has dementia, while also supporting a relative who lives in the memory care neighborhood of the community. Pinder, who has been a caregiver for more than 20 years, uses her professional and personal experiences to guide families. She reminds families that their loved one cannot control their behavior. She emphasizes patience by referring to her own experience as a caregiver. This perspective extends to her grandmother’s care. Pinder reminded Pinder’s mom that when her grandmother woke up in the morning, her grandmother, a CNA who also worked night shifts, was still on this schedule. This insight helped them better understand their approach and make adjustments. Carol McKinley, Simpson’s President and CEO, emphasizes the fact that caregiving is a deeply personal experience and one that is shared by many. Simpson’s Care for the Caregiver program, a joint initiative with Jenner’s Pond, the University of Delaware and Jenner’s Pond, continues to focus on the wellbeing of those who provide care for others. McKinley says, “Caregiving is a mixture of love, responsibility and emotional strain. We understand that many caregivers are overwhelmed or feel isolated without support.” McKinley’s work is influenced by her personal experience as a caregiver. She has cared for her grandmother, her father, and now her mom. Simpson continues to invest under her leadership in programs that offer caregivers resources, guidance and a community. This reinforces the idea that no one should be left to navigate caregiving alone. Ragonese says that members of the care team encourage others to express their gratitude with a simple, “Thank you”, to listen when they want to vent, and to share their experiences with a note or conversation recognizing their efforts. Pinder says that many members of our team care for family members after we return home. “We are deeply concerned about those we care for.” Simpson Meadows is a family-oriented community that treats residents as if they were members of our own family. “Caregiving can be difficult and time-consuming, but we must still take care of ourselves. Burnout is a real problem. We often ignore our own needs. “Taking care of your mental and physical health will help you to be there for those who matter most,” says Ragonese. ABOUT SIMPSON Since its founding in 1865, Simpson has been meeting the changing needs and wants of Philadelphia seniors of diverse backgrounds. The family of services includes two Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs): Simpson Meadows, and Jenner’s Pond, three affordable senior living community: Simpson Gardens I and Simpson Gardens II; Simpson Midtown; Simpson HomeCare, and Simpson Rehabilitation. The organization’s mission is to provide elders of diverse backgrounds with better amenities, improved services, improved care and a higher standard of living in beautiful, dignified and spiritual settings. For more information, visit: https://www.simpsonsenior.org/ Press Page: https://www.simpsonsenior.org/about/press/ News Source: SimpsonTo view the original post, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/caregiving-is-personal-for-many-simpson-team-members/. This press release has been issued by Send2Press (r) Newswire for the news source. 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SAN DIEGO (CALIFORNIA), APRIL 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Mortgage Cooperative (TMC), which is the nation’s largest independent network of mortgage lenders, will hold its act Tech Summit from Aug. 12-13. This event will bring together mortgage industry leaders, decision-makers, and technology providers for a high-value, affordable opportunity to evaluate technology solutions and partners in a single location. The event will take place at The Highland Dallas Curio Collection by Hilton, in Dallas, Texas. Image caption: TMC will host the act Tech Summit. The two-day event focuses on advances in artificial intelligence, lending origination systems, and other emerging technologies that are shaping the future of loaning. The summit is designed for CTOs, CEOs and operations leaders responsible for technology strategy. It offers a streamlined platform to compare solutions and make informed choices. Lenders do not have to be TMC Members to register. There are still a limited number of sponsorships and presentation opportunities available. Applications for presentations by emerging technology companies will be open until June 1. Responses are due on June 15. The Mortgage Collaborative’s president and CEO, Jodi Hall, said that the mortgage industry advances when innovators, lenders and investors work together in the same room. The act Tech Summit was designed to create an environment where lenders could evaluate technologies in context, interact directly with solution providers, and better understand how tools perform in real workflows. It’s all about creating clarity in an area that is rapidly evolving. The act Tech Summit will feature around 15 technology companies presenting over multiple segments, including moderated discussions, live demonstrations and audience Q&A. Live head-to-head competitions will allow lenders to compare AI-driven underwriting platforms and evaluate their performance, workflows, and outcomes. A dedicated time will be set aside for loan origination systems providers, and presentations by solutions like Candor Technology and Gateless. The final lineup of participating companies is expected to be announced by June. Xactus is the title sponsor for the act Tech Summit. Michael Crockett COO of Xactus said, “Lenders are under increasing pressure today to move faster, while maintaining accuracy and managing risks, which is why intelligent verification and AI driven solutions play a crucial role.” The act Tech Summit brings together innovators and industry leaders to help the industry understand how to use these technologies in meaningful and practical ways. Organizations interested in sponsorship can contact Jodi Hall, jhall@mtgcoop.com, for more information. The act Tech Summit is a continuation of TMC’s Tech Fund, which was established to give mortgage lenders a more proactive role in shaping the technology. This model allows lenders early engagement in the innovation process by providing feedback based on actual workflows, regulatory requirements, and borrower expectations. The act Tech Summit, by linking this framework to a live event, provides a structured method to evaluate, refine, and advance mortgage technologies with direct input from lenders who will ultimately use it. Visit the official event registration site to find out the event schedule and register. ABOUT MORTGAGE COLABORATIVE Mortgage Collaborative is a membership-driven organisation that empowers mortgage lending across the United States by networking, education and advocacy. TMC fosters a collaborative and innovative environment, ensuring that its members succeed despite market conditions. For more information, visit mortgagecollaborative.com ABOUT XACTUS Xactus is a leading verification innovator advancing intelligent verification across financial services. Through its Intelligent Verification Platform Xactus360 the company provides advanced data and technology that helps organizations make better decisions faster, while increasing efficiency and reducing waste. Xactus, with a focus on accuracy, automation and innovation, continues to modernize and improve outcomes in complex decisioning environments. Visit xactus.com for more information on this acquisition and Xactus360 or contact sales@xactus.com. News Source: The Mortgage CollaborativeTo view the original post, visit: https://www.send2press.com/wire/tmc-to-host-act-tech-summit-an-affordable-high-value-event-for-evaluating-mortgage-technology/. This press release has been issued by Send2Press(r), Newswire, on behalf of the newssource. The news source is solely responsible and accountable for its accuracy. www.send2press.com.