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Parade and Steller Announce Lodi, California, as the National Winner of the “America’s Favorite Small Towns 2026” Competition

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The Central Valley community wins the national title for its unmatched community spirit, historic downtown, wine legacy and celebration of heritage leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

NEW YORK and KIRKLAND, Wash., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Parade, the iconic American media brand, and Steller, the travel platform that connects travel videos to trip planning and booking, are thrilled to announce that Lodi, California, has been named the national winner of the “America’s Favorite Small Towns 2026” competition. After a nationwide search that engaged hundreds of communities and generated hundreds of thousands of votes, Lodi emerged as the champion, celebrated for its unique blend of agricultural heritage, vibrant culture and deep-rooted community pride.

Launched to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—and to celebrate Parade’s own 85th anniversary in 2026—the “America’s Favorite Small Towns” initiative sought to highlight the hidden gems that define the heart of America. The competition invited tourism boards, municipalities, and residents to nominate their towns, resulting in a voting journey that initially narrowed the field to 40 finalists. From there, Parade’s Editors chose 10 regional winners who were eligible for the national prize.

Regional winners include:

Northeast: East Aurora, New York; Montpelier, VermontSoutheast: Dunedin, Florida; Rayne, LouisianaMidwest: Galena, Illinois; LaCrosse, WisconsinSouthwest: El Reno, Oklahoma; Silver City, New MexicoWest: Bend, Oregon; Lodi, California

“Lodi stood out not only for its world-class Zinfandel and stunning scenery but for the palpable passion of its residents,” said Lisa Delaney, General Manager and Chief Content Officer of Parade. “Throughout the competition, the people of Lodi mobilized with incredible energy, showcasing why their home is a ‘hidden gem’ that travelers need to experience. We are honored to celebrate a community that so perfectly balances deep historical roots with a forward-thinking, welcoming spirit.”

Nestled in California’s Central Valley, Lodi has long been recognized as the “Zinfandel Capital of the World,” a title it earned through its unique microclimate and the dedication of its multi-generational farming families. Today, Lodi is beloved for its approachable wine culture, inviting visitors to wander into tasting rooms without reservations, chat directly with winemakers, and discover more than 135 grape varietals along the way. Beyond its famous vineyards, Lodi impressed voters and judges alike with its highly walkable historic downtown, robust farmers’ markets, and a commitment to preserving its culture—demonstrated by the annual Lodi Grape Festival, which has been a community staple since 1934.

“We’re beyond thrilled and honestly a little blown away,” says Wes Rhea, President and CEO of Visit Lodi. “This win belongs to the people of Lodi, our residents, small business owners, hospitality partners and everyone who voted and rallied their friends, families and coworkers. Lodi showed up with heart, and we’re grateful Parade and Steller are shining a national spotlight on our small town and inviting the country to experience it.”

As the National Winner, Lodi will receive a premier awards package, including:

National Exposure: Extensive editorial coverage across Parade and Steller platforms.Bragging Rights: Usage of the official “America’s Favorite Small Town 2026” Winner BadgeJuly 4th Activation: A “Parade x Steller” event celebration at Lodi Lake on July 4th, designed to elevate the town’s Independence Day festivities with interactive experiences, sponsor engagement, and media coverage.

“We created this initiative to move beyond the usual tourist destinations and shine a light on the towns that define the American experience,” said Pete Bryant, CEO of Steller. “Lodi is a masterclass in how a town can leverage digital storytelling to share its authentic self with the world. We can’t wait to bring the Steller community to Lodi this July to celebrate this well-deserved win.”

Read more about Lodi’s journey to becoming America’s Favorite Small Town here, and view travel inspiration for the region, visit americasfavoritesmalltowns.parade.com.

About Parade: Parade, the premium legacy entertainment and lifestyle brand, has been enlightening, delighting, and inspiring audiences for more than 85 years. Parade is owned and operated by The Arena Group Holdings, Inc (NYSE American: AREN), a brand, data and IP company that builds, acquires and scales high-performing digital assets. Arena combines technology, storytelling, and entrepreneurship to create deep content verticals that engage passionate audiences across sports & leisure, lifestyle, and finance. Through their portfolio of owned and operated brands including Parade, TheStreet, Men’s Journal, Athlon Sports, and more, they deliver trusted content and meaningful experiences to millions of users each month. Visit thearenagroup.net to learn more.

About Steller: Steller, headquartered in Kirkland, Wash., is the market-leading travel planning platform that guides travelers from inspiration to planning and booking through authentic experiences of their favorite creators. Steller’s patent-pending platform distributes millions of pieces of bespoke, worldwide video content that can be found and booked on the Steller app. Learn more at www.steller.co and stellerforbusiness.com.

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Lead Glass Pro Expands Nationwide Installation Services, Simplifying Radiation Shielding Projects for Healthcare Facilities

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Single-source solutions help healthcare facilities and contractors eliminate delays, coordination issues, and inspection risks.

LAGUNA BEACH, Calif., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Lead Glass Pro, a leading supplier of radiation shielding products, has announced the expansion of its turn-key installation services across 26 states, providing healthcare facilities, imaging centers, veterinary hospitals, and contractors with a simpler, faster, and more reliable path to completing radiation-shielded construction projects.

For years, facility owners and general contractors have faced a common challenge when building x-ray rooms, CT suites, cath labs, and other imaging environments: coordinating multiple vendors, installers, shielding materials, and subcontractors while hoping everything comes together correctly at inspection. The result is often project delays, change orders, failed inspections, and costly rework.

Lead Glass Pro’s new turn-key installation service was designed to eliminate that uncertainty.

Rather than sourcing shielding materials from one supplier, hiring a separate installer, and relying on contractors who may have little experience with radiation shielding, customers can now work with a single company that provides both the materials and installation expertise required to complete the project correctly.

“Our goal is simple: make radiation shielding easy,” said a spokesperson for Lead Glass Pro. “Healthcare providers and contractors already have enough to manage. They shouldn’t have to worry about whether the shielding was installed correctly, whether critical components were missed, or whether the project will pass inspection. We provide a complete solution backed by experience, documentation, and accountability.”

The service covers a wide range of healthcare construction projects, including medical imaging rooms, x-ray rooms, CT suites, cath labs, surgical centers, urgent care facilities, and veterinary imaging environments.

The expansion builds on Lead Glass Pro’s reputation for rapid fabrication, responsive customer service, and comprehensive radiation shielding solutions, including lead glass windows, lead-lined doors and frames, lead-backed drywall, shielding accessories, and custom radiation protection products.

Customers also benefit from several industry-leading protections, including:

10-Year Warranty100% Compliance GuaranteePrice MatchingFast fabrication on many standard productsNationwide support and project coordination

As healthcare construction continues to grow nationwide, Lead Glass Pro believes the demand for specialized installation expertise will continue to increase.

By combining material supply and installation into a single-source solution, the company aims to help customers reduce risk, simplify project management, and move from construction to inspection with confidence.

For more information about Lead Glass Pro’s turn-key installation services, visit LeadGlassPro.com.

About Lead Glass Pro

Lead Glass Pro is a nationwide supplier of radiation shielding products and installation services for healthcare, veterinary, industrial, and government facilities. The company specializes in lead glass windows, lead-lined doors and frames, lead-backed drywall, shielding accessories, and complete radiation protection solutions designed to help projects meet compliance requirements while reducing construction complexity.

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Lead Glass Pro
Email: sales@leadglasspro.com
Phone: (800) 506-9972

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Trutankless® More Than Doubles Sales as Demand for GEN3 Continues to Accelerate

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Consumer adoption and contractor demand for GEN3 technology drive more than 118% year-over-year sales growth

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Trutankless®, a leader in smart electric tankless water heating technology, announced a strong start to 2026 as growing demand from homeowners, plumbers, contractors, and wholesale distributors helped drive sales growth of more than 118% compared to the same period last year.

The company reported first-quarter net sales of $940,470, more than double the $430,090 reported during the first quarter of 2025.

The growth reflects increasing adoption of the company’s GEN3 Smart Tankless Water Heater, as consumers seek energy-efficient alternatives to traditional tank water heaters and contractors look for reliable, easy-to-install solutions that deliver long-term value.

“More than doubling our sales year over year is a strong signal that the market is embracing smart tankless technology,” said Guy Newman, CEO of Trutankless®. “Homeowners want endless hot water, lower energy consumption, and better control over their home’s systems. At the same time, plumbers and contractors are looking for products they can confidently recommend to customers. GEN3 is proving it can deliver on both.”

The company’s GEN3 platform combines on-demand hot water with advanced monitoring capabilities and compatibility with recirculation systems and LeakSecure® technology, making it an attractive option for both new construction and retrofit projects.

As demand continues to grow, Trutankless is expanding its network of wholesale distribution partners and contractor relationships across the country, with particularly strong momentum throughout Arizona, Texas, and Florida.

To support that growth, Trutankless® recently expanded operations with a new Phoenix-based production, engineering, and training facility. The company is also continuing to invest in product innovation, including the development of enhanced remote monitoring capabilities through a customizable mobile app and control platform.

“For contractors, success comes down to customer satisfaction and trust,” Newman added. “The more homeowners experience the benefits of smart tankless water heating, the more demand we’re seeing at the contractor and distributor level. That’s creating a powerful cycle of growth that we’re excited to build on.”

About Trutankless®

Trutankless® is an innovator in electric tankless water heating technology, focused on delivering energy-efficient, reliable, and connected solutions for residential and commercial applications. The company’s smart electric tankless water heaters provide endless hot water on demand while helping reduce energy consumption and maintenance requirements. Trutankless® products are available through wholesale plumbing distributors and dealers nationwide.

For more information, visit www.trutankless.com.

Forward-Looking Statement: The statements in this press release regarding any implied or perceived benefits from the release by Trutankless® of its line of electric tankless water heaters or added key strategic sales and distribution partners are forward-looking statements. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, risks of the key strategic sales and distribution partners ability to sell our product, and effects of legal and administrative proceedings and governmental regulation, especially in a foreign country, future financial and operational results, competition, general economic conditions, and the ability to manage and continue growth. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual outcomes may vary materially from those indicated. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements we make in this news release include the introduction of new technology, market conditions, and those set forth in reports or documents we file from time to time with the SEC. We undertake no obligation to revise or update such statements to reflect current events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Roam Charging launches electric vehicle charging hub at David Lloyd Clubs in Hatfield

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CRAWLEY, England, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Roam Charging, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has announced the launch of its latest EV charging installation at David Lloyd Clubs in Hatfield, marking another milestone in its growing partnership with David Lloyd Clubs to deliver a major EV charging rollout across the UK.

The Hatfield launch, located at Hatfield Business Park, will take place on Thursday 18th June from 8.00am until 4.00pm, with Roam and David Lloyd teams on site to welcome members, showcase the new charging facilities and support drivers in getting set up on the Roam app. On the day, visitors can expect hands-on assistance, the opportunity to ask questions about EV charging as well as free charging throughout the launch event.

This launch follows a successful activation at David Lloyd Clubs Purley, where Roam hosted a similar event that resulted in strong engagement with members and sustained high charger utilisation long after launch day. Roam’s events focus on education, accessibility and creating a seamless charging experience for those using the health club’s car park.

Commenting on the launch, James Randall from Roam, said:

“Our partnership with David Lloyd Clubs is about making EV charging simple, convenient and part of everyday life. The success of our Purley launch showed just how valuable it is to be on-site, speaking directly with members and helping them get set up from day one. We’re excited to bring the same experience to Hatfield and continue supporting David Lloyd Clubs members on their transition to electric driving.”

As part of the partnership, David Lloyd Clubs members receive a free Roam membership, normally priced at £7.20 per month. This benefit provides access to reduced charging tariffs:

AC chargers: 51p per kWh (standard rate 59p)DC chargers: 64p per kWh (standard rate 72p)

Roam’s event at David Lloyd Clubs, Hatfield Business Park, Hatfield AL10 9AX, will take place from 8.00am until 4.00pm on Thursday 18th June.

Roam’s app can be downloaded for free by following this link.

About Roam

Roam is dedicated to transforming the EV charging experience with a comprehensive suite of cutting-edge charging solutions designed for drivers, businesses and communities. With a focus on accessibility, reliability and scalability, Roam provides smart charging stations, intuitive software, and customer-first services that empower the transition to electric mobility. From high-power public chargers to flexible commercial installations, Roam continues to expand its network and support the global shift toward cleaner transportation.

For more information, visit https://www.roamcharging.com.

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