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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER BRADLEY COOPER IN PRODUCTION FOR CAREGIVING, THE NEW DOCUMENTARY ON THE STATE AND STAKES OF PROVIDING CARE IN AMERICA

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
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WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WETA Washington, D.C. today announced that production is underway on Caregiving, a two-hour documentary by executive producer Bradley Cooper. Sharon Percy Rockefeller, president and Chief Executive Officer of public media station WETA, a producer on the project, shared that the film will feature a diverse group of caregivers sharing their personal stories of challenge and triumph and is slated to premiere on PBS in Spring 2025. 

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  • — Rosalynn Carter, Former First Lady of the United States
    WASHINGTON, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WETA Washington, D.C. today announced that production is underway on Caregiving, a two-hour documentary by executive producer Bradley Cooper.
  • Well Beings, WETA's award-winning multiplatform campaign addressing various health needs in America, will present Caregiving as its next feature film.
  • Cooper's dedication to elevating portrayals of caregiving across film and television inspired the Caregiving documentary — Cooper's first project produced for PBS.
  • Barak Goodman is Series Producer, Chris Durrance is Senior Producer and Ruth Fertig is Producer for Ark media.

TeachRock Partners with PBS Documentary GOSPEL Providing Learning Resources for Educators and Students

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Monday, May 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TeachRock, the education resource founded by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Stevie Van Zandt, announces today that they have partnered with WETA, the flagship PBS station in Washington, DC, on the latest PBS series from Henry Louis Gates, GOSPEL, to offer three lesson plans for middle and high school students for the PBS LearningMedia platform. These standards-based, classroom-ready resources include video segments from the series, discussion questions, vocabulary, and student-led activities.

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  • These standards-based, classroom-ready resources include video segments from the series, discussion questions, vocabulary, and student-led activities.
  • TeachRock previously worked with PBS as the provider of lesson plans related to the eight-episode PBS series Soundbreaking, which explores the extraordinary impact of recorded music on the modern world.
  • Bill Carbone, executive director of TeachRock offers, "We are thrilled to partner with PBS to offer lesson plans for the extraordinary GOSPEL series.
  • The story of Gospel is America's story and offers a powerful, fun way to engage students in US history."

SWITCH Maritime Secures $10M to Expand Hydrogen and Electric Ferry Fleet in US

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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SWITCH Maritime LLC, a US-based company developing electrified, zero-emission ferries powered by battery and hydrogen fuel cell, has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Nexus Development Capital to grow its fleet.

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  • SWITCH Maritime LLC, a US-based company developing electrified, zero-emission ferries powered by battery and hydrogen fuel cell, has raised $10 million in a Series A round led by Nexus Development Capital to grow its fleet.
  • “Our objective is to take the stress out of the energy transition for ferry operators,” says Pace Ralli, CEO of SWITCH Maritime.
  • Establishing a regulatory framework for this technology unlocks the possibility of progressing to larger ferry designs capable of operating at higher speeds on longer routes.
  • SWITCH is actively working on additional expansion designs for 150-, 300- and 450-passenger zero-emission ferries, leveraging the lessons learned from its flagship vessel and is ready to grow its fleet in key ferry markets across the US.

Swiftly CEO Jonny Simkin named to Mass Transit Magazine 40 Under 40 and Swiftly recognized on Inc. 5000

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Friday, September 8, 2023
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Mass Transit Magazine recognizes individuals for their industry contributions and who have shown a capacity for innovation, demonstrated leadership and a commitment to making an impact in transit.

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  • Mass Transit Magazine recognizes individuals for their industry contributions and who have shown a capacity for innovation, demonstrated leadership and a commitment to making an impact in transit.
  • 2023 marks the second consecutive year Swiftly has been recognized as one of the 5000 fastest-growing private companies by Inc.com.
  • Swiftly has recently implemented new transit data projects with some of the largest and most innovative agencies in the country.
  • The enhanced Swiftly suite of tools will result in better service and real-time information for Honolulu's multimodal transit riders.

Stanton Chase Washington D.C. Announces Appointment of Iris Drayton-Spann to Managing Director

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Monday, July 10, 2023
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WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington D.C. Office of Stanton Chase, a top-10 retained executive search and consulting firm, announced Monday that Iris Drayton-Spann will be promoted from Director to Managing Director.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington D.C. Office of Stanton Chase, a top-10 retained executive search and consulting firm, announced Monday that Iris Drayton-Spann will be promoted from Director to Managing Director.
  • As a part of Stanton Chase's Washington, DC team, Iris serves as an expert in non-profit, public media, human resources, and for-profit diversity executive placements and leadership consulting.
  • It is core to how I show up every day, with clients and candidates at Stanton Chase," she said.
  • Iris graduated from Howard University with a Bachelor's degree and George Washington University with a Master's.

John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. Announces the Passing of Director Ronald J. Gordon

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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JMSB) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, John Marshall Bank (the “Bank”), announced that founding director Ronald J. Gordon, a director of the Bank since 2006 passed away on February 21, 2023.

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  • John Marshall Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: JMSB) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, John Marshall Bank (the “Bank”), announced that founding director Ronald J. Gordon, a director of the Bank since 2006 passed away on February 21, 2023.
  • Mr. Gordon served as a member of the Company's Audit Committee.
  • An accomplished businessman, Mr. Gordon was previously the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of ZGS Communications (“ZGS”), a Hispanic-owned Spanish-language media company with interests in television, radio, and the internet.
  • Our thoughts and prayers are with Ron’s family as we mourn the loss of our friend and a great man.”

35th annual Psych Congress features CEO Alliance for Mental Health's Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Experts from industry-leading organizations in the mental health field will lead the 35th annual Psych Congress with the Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care.

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  • MALVERN, Pa., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Experts from industry-leading organizations in the mental health field will lead the 35th annual Psych Congress with the Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care.
  • Organized by HMP Global, the leading healthcare events and education company, Psych Congress will be held September 17-20 in New Orleans.
  • Psych Congress is designed and accredited for all members of the mental health team, including psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychologists, primary care physicians, students, residents and fellows, and other mental health professionals.
  • To view the Unified Vision for Transforming Mental Health and Substance Use Care, visit nami.org .

Alliance Entertainment Acquires Think 3Fold to Expand Rapidly Growing Licensed Toy and Collectible Division

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Thursday, July 7, 2022
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The acquisition of Think 3Fold will bring significant additional licensed toy and collectible products and sales channels.

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  • The acquisition of Think 3Fold will bring significant additional licensed toy and collectible products and sales channels.
  • Think 3Fold has established rack space in Walmart and will enhance the services Alliance is providing for Walmart.
  • The leadership team of Think 3Fold will be joining Alliance and bringing their extensive experience in the curation and distribution of licensed toy and collectibles.
  • This is a very valuable and strategic acquisition for Alliance as it elevates us to become the leading toy and collectible distributor in the Unites States said Jeff Walker, CEO of Alliance Entertainment.

Walton Family Foundation to Support Quality Environmental Journalism with PBS NewsHour forum "Tipping Point: River on the Brink"

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Thursday, October 28, 2021
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Tipping Point will present an hour-long live event on November 10, 2021, to explore the nexus between climate and the fate of the Colorado River Basin.

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  • Tipping Point will present an hour-long live event on November 10, 2021, to explore the nexus between climate and the fate of the Colorado River Basin.
  • Hosted by PBS NewsHour science correspondent Miles O'Brien in Phoenix, the program will foster a solutions-based dialogue with thought leaders in areas of science, agriculture, municipal water, Native American communities and conservation.
  • We are grateful to the Walton Family Foundation and other funders for their commitment to supporting this deeply reported climate coverage on the NewsHour."
  • The Walton Family Foundation is, at its core, a family-led foundation.

Millions of Actions Create Clean Air on California Clean Air Day 2021

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All Californians are invited to participate in the fourth California Clean Air Day on Oct.6, 2021.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- All Californians are invited to participate in the fourth California Clean Air Day on Oct.6, 2021.
  • "Back to back to back record-breaking, climate-induced wildfire seasons have impacted the health of millions of California residents," explained Dr. Joseph Lyou, President & CEO, Coalition for Clean Air.
  • On Clean Air Day, businesses, government agencies, and individuals can all join in to make sure the benefits of breathing clean air can be shared by everyone."
  • Hosted by the Coalition for Clean Air with partners across the state, transit agencies across the State are offering to make their busses, trains, bike share and ferries free for Clean Air Day.