LOWELL and ARLINGTON, Mass., April 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The Lowell Chamber Orchestra proudly announces that its Music Director, Orlando Cela, will conduct the United States premiere of “La azucena de Quito,” a rarely performed oratorio by Spanish composer Joaquín Rodrigo, with the Philharmonic Society of Arlington in May.

Image caption: Orlando Cela conducting, Music Director of the Lowell Chamber Orchestra. Photo: Noya Photo.

This landmark performance marks a significant moment not only for the Arlington Philharmonic community, but also for audiences across the Greater Boston area, who will have a rare opportunity to experience one of Rodrigo’s most expansive and spiritually rich works for chorus and orchestra.

Composed in 1967, “La azucena de Quito” tells the story of Saint Mariana de Jesús of Quito – known as the “Lily of Quito” – through Rodrigo’s distinctive musical voice, blending luminous orchestral color with reverent choral writing. Despite Rodrigo’s global fame for works such as the “Concierto de Aranjuez,” this oratorio has seldom been heard, making its U.S. premiere a major cultural event.

“This is a deeply moving and profoundly human work,” said Cela. “To bring ‘La azucena de Quito’ to American audiences for the first time is both an artistic responsibility and an extraordinary privilege. Rodrigo’s music speaks with a sincerity and spiritual depth that feels especially meaningful today.”

In a compelling artistic pairing, Cela is also leading the Lowell Chamber Orchestra in a performance of Rodrigo’s beloved “Fantasía para un gentilhombre” – one of the composer’s most celebrated works for guitar and orchestra – on April 26th. The piece, inspired by Spanish Baroque dances, showcases Rodrigo’s gift for lyricism and color, offering a vibrant counterpoint to the introspective grandeur of “La azucena de Quito.”

“Programming both of these works in close proximity allows audiences to experience the full spectrum of Rodrigo’s artistry,” Cela added. “From the intimate elegance of the ‘Fantasía’ to the monumental scope of ‘La azucena,’ it’s a journey through the soul of one of Spain’s most important composers.”

The Lowell Chamber Orchestra, known for its commitment to accessibility and community engagement, continues to present high-caliber performances with free admission, ensuring that transformative musical experiences remain open to all.

Together, these performances underscore Cela’s ongoing dedication to bringing both beloved masterworks and overlooked treasures to life—bridging communities in Lowell and Arlington through shared artistic vision.

EVENT DETAILS:
U.S. Premiere of “La azucena de Quito”
Philharmonic Society of Arlington
Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 4 p.m.

First Parish Unitarian Universalist, 630 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA 02476

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https://psarlington.org/

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NEW YORK, N.Y., April 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — PromoCodie today announced its official expansion into the United States market, introducing a localized coupon intelligence platform designed to deliver more accurate, relevant, and high-conversion discount offers to American consumers. The move marks a significant step in the company’s global growth strategy, as it aims to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s most competitive e-commerce landscapes.

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As part of this expansion, PromoCodie has developed a region-specific system that analyzes U.S. shopping behaviors, retailer trends, and promotional cycles. By leveraging data-driven insights, the platform is able to surface coupons that are not only active but also tailored to user intent, improving the likelihood of successful application at checkout. This addresses a common pain point among shoppers who often encounter expired or irrelevant promo codes.

In addition to data optimization, PromoCodie has enhanced its verification process to ensure higher reliability of listed offers. The platform combines automated testing with continuous updates, allowing it to keep pace with fast-changing promotions across major U.S. retailers. This approach reduces the trial-and-error experience typically associated with coupon usage and helps users save both time and money.

PromoCodie is also investing in user experience improvements, including faster page load speeds, mobile-first design, and simplified navigation. These enhancements are particularly important in the U.S. market, where a significant portion of online shopping occurs on mobile devices. By streamlining access to high-quality deals, the platform aims to become a trusted destination for everyday savings.

“Expanding into the U.S. is a natural next step for PromoCodie,” said Grace, Head of Growth at PromoCodie. “Our goal is to bring a more intelligent and reliable coupon experience to American shoppers, where accuracy and speed are critical. We believe our localized approach will set a new standard in how consumers discover and use discounts.”

Industry observers note that the U.S. coupon market is increasingly driven by performance and user trust, rather than sheer volume of offers. Platforms that can consistently deliver working codes and personalized recommendations are more likely to retain users and drive long-term engagement. PromoCodie’s entry into this space reflects a broader shift toward smarter, data-backed savings tools.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The UPSHOT League, a new professional women’s basketball league created to expand elite playing opportunities and elevate communities, today announced its first wave of premier players set to define the league’s debut season. This curated group of athletes brings together standout talent from the WNBA, top collegiate programs, and leading international teams—establishing an immediate and unmistakable standard of excellence. The announcement was made by UPSHOT League Co-Founder and Commissioner Donna Orender, alongside VP of Basketball Operations Taj McWilliams-Franklin.

Image caption: The UPSHOT League.

“This is a foundational moment for the Upshot League,” said Orender. “These players reflect exactly who we are—elite, competitive, and globally relevant from day one. They are seizing expanded opportunities, and we celebrate creating a new stage for women’s professional basketball.”

Collectively, this class includes WNBA first- through third-round draft selections, multiple All-Americans, conference players of the year, and internationally decorated professionals with experience across Europe and global competition.

INAUGURAL PLAYER SIGNINGS

Lindsey Pulliam | 5’10” | Shooting Guard
Northwestern University

• 2021 WNBA Draft – 3rd Round, 27th Pick (Atlanta Dream)
• 2× First Team All-Big Ten (2019, 2020)
• Second Team All-Big Ten (2021)
• USA Basketball Silver Medalist – 2019 Pan American Games
• Professional experience: Spain, Turkey, Slovakia

Jasmine Walker | 6’3” | Power Forward
Florida State / Alabama

• 2021 WNBA Draft – 1st Round, 7th Pick (Los Angeles Sparks)
• 2× All-SEC Selection
• All-America Honorable Mention
• SEC leader in three-point field goals
• Led Alabama to its first NCAA Tournament berth in 22 years
• School-record 41 points and 15 rebounds
• Katrina McClain Award Finalist
• High School Honors:
  • Gatorade Player of the Year
  • Alabama Miss Basketball
• Professional experience: France, Athletes Unlimited

Amiya Joyner | 6’2” | Forward
LSU / East Carolina University

• 2026 College All-Star Game Participant (Team Cheryl Miller)
• 2025 All-AAC First Team
• 2023 AAC Freshman of the Year
• 2023 All-AAC Third Team
• 8× AAC Freshman of the Week
• AAC All-Tournament Team
• Former 4-star ESPN recruit
• High School State Champion

Asia (AD) Durr | 5’10” | Guard
University of Louisville

• 2× ACC Player of the Year (2018, 2019)
• 2× WBCA First Team All-American
• 2× AP First Team All-American
• 2019 Ann Meyers Drysdale Award Winner
• 2019 Dawn Staley Award Winner
• 2019 WNBA Draft – 2nd Overall Pick
• Career averages: 17 PPG, 2 APG, 3 RPG

Que Morrison | Guard
University of Georgia

• 2022 All-SEC Second Team
• 3× SEC All-Defensive Team
• 2021 SEC Co-Defensive Player of the Year
• Naismith Defensive Player of the Year Watch List
• Dawn Staley Award Watch List
• SEC All-Freshman Team (2018)

Schaquilla Nunn | 6’3” | Center
University of Tennessee

• 1,000+ career points
• 1,000+ career rebounds
• 2026: Recorded 28 points and 21 rebounds in Cup Quarterfinal game
• 2026: League MVP (Portugal)
• 2017 WNBA Draft – 25th Overall Pick

ABOUT THE UPSHOT LEAGUE

The Upshot League is a premier women’s professional basketball league built on elite competition, player opportunity, and community connection. With a foundation rooted in high-level talent and global experience, the league aims to redefine the professional landscape while expanding opportunities for women’s basketball in the United States.

MEDIA CONTACT:
UPSHOT League Communications
LeslieAnne Wade
(917) 751-7693
https://upshotleague.com/

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JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla., April 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Industrial SalesLeads released its March 2026 planned capital project spending report for the Food and Beverage industry, tracking North American capital project activity across new facility construction, expansions, and equipment modernization projects. This month’s research confirms 66 new planned projects across the Food and Beverage sector, led by 34 renovations and equipment upgrades, 20 new construction starts, and 18 expansions.

Image caption: Food and Beverage Capital Investment Remains Strong in March 2026.

The following are selected highlights on new Food and Beverage industry construction news.

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.

84% of the identified Distribution and Supply Chain projects are searching for Compressed Air Systems and HVAC Equipment.

69%–73% of the identified Distribution and Supply Chain projects are searching for Mechanical Construction, Loading Dock Equipment, Conveyors, Cranes and Hoists.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROJECT LOCATION (TOP 10 STATES)

California – 6

Ohio – 6

Washington – 6

Pennsylvania – 4

Mayland – 3

New York – 3

Wisconsin – 3

Alabama – 2

Florida – 2

Georgia – 2

LARGEST PLANNED PROJECT

During the month of March, our research team identified 6 new Food and Beverage facility construction projects with an estimated value of $100 million or more.

The largest project is owned by The Coca-Cola Company, who is planning to invest $650 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in COOPERSVILLE, MI by 245,000 sf. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in early Fall 2026, with completion slated for 2028.

TOP 10 TRACKED FOOD AND BEVERAGE PROJECTS

ARKANSAS:

Diversified food products mfr. is planning to invest $220 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in FAYETTEVILLE, AR. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Construction is expected to start in late 2026.

SOUTH DAKOTA:

Cheese mfr. is investing $200 million for the expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing facility in BROOKINGS, SD. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

WISCONSIN:

Meat product mfr. is planning to invest $125 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 195,000 sf processing facility on Crocker Ave. in SHEBOYGAN, WI. They have recently received approval for the project.

LOUISIANA:

Food products distributor is planning to invest $110 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on their distribution center in PEARL RIVER, LA. They are currently seeking approval for the project. Renovations are expected to start in early 2027, with completion slated for late 2027.

INDIANA:

Specialty food product mfr. is expanding and planning to invest $91 million for the construction of a 132,000 sf processing and warehouse facility in INDIANAPOLIS, IN. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

OHIO:

Specialty food product mfr. is planning to invest $85 million for the renovation and equipment upgrades on a 250,000 sf processing facility in BATAVIA TOWNSHIP, OH. They have recently received approval for the project. Construction will occur in phases, with completion of phase 1 slated for early 2027.

MASSACHUSETTS:

Food products mfr. is planning to invest $55 million for a 65,000 sf expansion and equipment upgrades on their processing and warehouse facility in AYER, MA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

KENTUCKY:

Food processing company is planning to invest $37 million for the construction of a processing facility in COVINGTON, KY. They have recently received approval for the project.

WASHINGTON:

Fruit processing company is planning to invest $25 million for an expansion of their processing facility in PROSSER, WA. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

UTAH:

Bakery company is planning for the expansion of their processing and warehouse facility in PLEASANT VIEW, UT by 115,000 sf. They are currently seeking approval for the project.

ABOUT INDUSTRIAL SALESLEADS, INC.

Since 1959, Industrial SalesLeads, based in Jacksonville, FL is a leader in delivering industrial capital project intelligence and prospecting services for sales and marketing teams to ensure a predictable and scalable pipeline. Our Industrial Market Intelligence, IMI identifies timely insights on companies planning significant capital investments such as new construction, expansion, relocation, equipment modernization and plant closings in industrial facilities. The Outsourced Prospecting Services, an extension to your sales team, is designed to drive growth with qualified meetings and appointments for 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

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https://www.salesleadsinc.com/industry/food-and-beverage/

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WEST GROVE, Pa., April 21, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In recognition of Care Workers Recognition Month in April, Simpson, a family of communities in Pennsylvania, is sharing how the personal caregiving experiences of its team members, from frontline staff to executive leadership, influence the care they bring to their roles every day.

Image caption: Jennifer Ragonese, RN, offers education and support at the Jenner’s Pond and Simpson Meadows senior communities while caring for her mother, Catherine Ahearn.

Across the country, more than 60 million Americans serve as family caregivers, many while balancing full-time jobs. These experiences often form the foundation of careers in senior living and healthcare, where empathy and hands-on knowledge shape how care is delivered.

Across Simpson communities, which offer independent living, assisted living, memory support, short-term rehabilitation, and skilled nursing, caregiving extends beyond the workplace. Many team members support loved ones at home while also providing compassionate care to residents each day. These shared experiences bring a deeper level of understanding and connection to the care they provide.

These experiences reflect a broader shift in the care workforce. As demand for senior living and long-term care continues to grow, many professionals are entering the field with personal caregiving experience that they apply to their work.

For Jennifer Ragonese, RN, at the Simpson Resource Center, who offers education and support at the Jenner’s Pond and Simpson Meadows senior communities, caregiving has been a lifelong influence. She supported her mother, Cathy, through vascular dementia, navigating a rapid progression of the disease that led from home care to long-term care placement.

“Being able to relate to those you care for is a superpower,” Ragonese said. “I learned early on to meet people where they are, to create a safe and trusting space, and let them guide the way.”

That perspective now shapes how she connects not only with residents but also with their families, helping to build trust and foster open communication during some of life’s most difficult transitions.

At Simpson Meadows in Downingtown, Penn., Memory Care Director Yalonda Pinder brings a similarly personal lens to her work. She helps care for her 84-year-old grandmother with dementia while also supporting a cousin who lives in the community’s memory care neighborhood.

With more than two decades of caregiving experience, Pinder draws on both her professional and personal roles to guide families with empathy.

She often reminds families that their loved ones cannot control their behaviors. Drawing on her personal caregiving experience, she emphasizes the importance of patience.

This perspective also extends to the care for her grandmother. When her grandmother was getting up at night, Pinder reminded her mom that her grandmother, who was also a CNA, worked the night shift, and she’s still on that schedule. This insight helped the family better understand and adjust their approach.

Simpson President and CEO Dr. Carol McKinley emphasizes that caregiving is both deeply personal and widely shared. Through initiatives such as Care for the Caregiver, a joint program with Jenner’s Pond and the University of Delaware, Simpson continues to focus on the well-being of those who care for others.

“Caregiving often involves a mix of love, responsibility, and emotional strain, and we understand from a personal and professional level that many caregivers feel overwhelmed or isolated without support,” says McKinley. As a caregiver for her grandmother, father and now her mother, McKinley brings a personal perspective to her work.

Under her leadership, Simpson continues to invest in programs that provide caregivers with resources, guidance, and a sense of community, reinforcing that no one should navigate caregiving alone.

Care team members remind others to show their appreciation with a simple “Thank you,” to listen to them when they need to vent their feelings, and share what they are going through with a handwritten note or conversation that acknowledges their efforts, says Ragonese.

“Many on our team are caring for family members when we go home,” says Pinder. “We care deeply about those we care for. At Simpson Meadows, we are family-oriented and treat the residents like our family.”

As part of Care Workers Recognition Month, and year-round, Simpson recognizes the many individuals across all roles who make quality care possible.

“Caregiving is hard and important, but we still need to take time for ourselves. We often put our needs aside, but burnout is real. Taking care of our mental and physical health helps us keep showing up for the people we care about,” says Ragonese.

ABOUT SIMPSON

Since 1865, Simpson has met the changing needs and desires of Philadelphia area seniors from diverse backgrounds as a not-for-profit family of services consisting of two Continuing Care Retirement Communities, or CCRCs: Simpson Meadows and Jenner’s Pond; three affordable senior living communities: Simpson Gardens I, Simpson Gardens II, and Simpson Midtown, as well as Simpson HomeCare and Simpson Rehabilitation. The organization is dedicated to providing elders from diverse backgrounds with more amenities, better services, improved care, and a higher quality of life in beautiful, dignified, and spiritual settings. For more information, visit: https://www.simpsonsenior.org/

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