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Schell Brothers Opens Model Homes for Charity Parade in Delaware

Middletown, Delaware – September 16, 2026 -- Homebuilder Schell Brothers is opening four signature model homes at its Monarch community for a first-ever Parade of Homes, with all proceeds from ticketed events going to local charities.

Four floor plans open across three Saturdays in September

The Bridgeport, The Cassidy, The Chesapeake and The Shearwater will be open to guests on September 12, 19 and 26, each from 1 to 5 p.m. Visitors can tour all four homes at each event to see different interior designs and layouts.

Each Saturday pairs a theme with a different cause

The September 12 event, Dine & Design, features local food and benefits the Delaware Restaurant Foundation. Monarch Soundcheck on September 19 offers live music and supports the Gibby & Everett Foundation. The series closes September 26 with Pours for Nemours, featuring Schell Brothers' Tipsy Blokes beer and spirits, raising funds for Nemours Children's Hospital.

Pinnacle Fertility Opens New Clinic in Bentonville, Arkansas

Bentonville, Ark. – September 16, 2026 -- Pinnacle Fertility Network is opening a new clinic in Bentonville, Arkansas, and is now scheduling patients online for the location.

Dr. Shauna McKinney leads the new Northwest Arkansas team

Care will be led by Shauna McKinney, MD, Medical Director of Pinnacle Fertility Oklahoma, alongside nurse practitioner McKenzie Stock and a clinical and laboratory team. Dr. McKinney is a fellowship-trained reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist with experience treating patients across Oklahoma and the surrounding region. Her expertise covers IVF, ICSI and genetic testing, as well as care for endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS and recurrent pregnancy loss.

How Families in Guilford Are Personalizing Funeral Services

Guilford, Conn. – September 16, 2026 -- Families planning a funeral in Guilford now have more ways than ever to shape a service around a loved one's actual life, according to a new HelloNation feature spotlighting George Sullivan III of Guilford Funeral Home.

Music and readings set the emotional tone of a service

The article explains that families often select songs tied to specific life moments or cultural traditions, using music to shape how a service feels for attendees. Readings, whether religious passages, poetry, or personal writings, are used alongside music to reflect the individual's beliefs and add emotional depth.

Why Your Mortgage Refinance Needs a Fresh Title Search

Reading, Pa. – September 16, 2026 -- Homeowners refinancing a mortgage should expect a new title search as a standard part of the process, even if they've owned their property for years, according to insights published by HelloNation featuring Gina Curran of Stewart Abstract of Berks County.

A new loan means lenders require fresh proof of ownership

Because refinancing involves issuing an entirely new loan, lenders require updated title information to confirm a property's current legal status before closing. A refinance title search reviews the latest public records to verify current ownership, checking for changes involving spouses, inherited interests, or other transfers that may have occurred since the original purchase.

Armenian Luxury Brandy House Debuts in US at Pre-Emmys Gifting Lounge

Los Angeles – September 16, 2026 -- Jardins d'Arménie, a family-owned Armenian brandy house, has been selected to join an exclusive Pre-Emmys Celebrity Gifting Lounge in Los Angeles running September 11-12, 2026, marking its official launch into the United States market.

The invitation places the brand among a curated selection of products presented to Emmy nominees, presenters and other VIP guests ahead of the awards ceremony. Armen Pogossian, co-owner of Jardins d'Arménie, said the occasion gives the brand a chance to share its heritage and craftsmanship with a new audience as it enters the U.S. market.

Do Heat Pumps Really Work in Frigid Ticonderoga Winters?

Ticonderoga – – September 16, 2026 -- Homeowners in Ticonderoga, New York, are increasingly asking whether heat pumps can reliably heat their homes through long, freezing winters, according to a new HelloNation article featuring Nate Charboneau of Champlain Valley Heating and Plumbing, LLC.

The article addresses lingering doubts rooted in older heat pump models, which often struggled once temperatures dropped well below freezing. Modern cold-climate systems, it explains, are built differently and designed specifically to hold up in northern regions with heavy snow, ice, and extended cold spells.

Heat pumps move warmth instead of burning fuel

Rather than generating heat by combustion, a heat pump transfers existing heat energy from outdoor air into the home, even when that air is cold. In warmer months, the same equipment reverses the process to provide cooling, making it a year-round system rather than a winter-only or summer-only solution.

HIROMI ASAI Blends Kimono Craft With Menswear at NYFW

New York – September 16, 2026 -- New York fashion label HIROMI ASAI will present its Spring/Summer 2027 men's collection, "Akatsuki — Before the Dawn," at New York Fashion Week on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT.

The show, staged as a Flying Solo Show on a Midtown Manhattan rooftop, is invitation only. Designer Hiromi Asai has worked with Japanese kimono artisans since 2017, translating traditional textile craftsmanship into contemporary menswear; Asai first showed authentic kimonos at NYFW in 2016.

Eight looks trace the shift from night to first light

The collection's title refers to akatsuki, the Japanese word for the moment just before dawn. Its eight looks move through deep navy, charcoal and earthy tones before easing into soft whites and luminous neutrals.

Pacsun Launches 32-Piece NFL Women's Collection With The Wild Collective

Los Angeles – September 16, 2026 -- Pacsun has launched a 32-piece women's NFL apparel collection in partnership with licensed sports brand The Wild Collective, with prices ranging from $45 to $90.

The collection is available now at select Pacsun stores and online, covering fans of eight teams: the Buffalo Bills, Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Los Angeles Rams, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, and San Francisco 49ers.

Officially licensed apparel gets a fashion-forward redesign

Instead of standard team merchandise, the lineup reworks NFL gear into sculpted tanks, boyfriend tees, cropped knit cardigans, polos, and bomber jackets. The pieces are built with women's proportions and styling in mind, designed to transition from the stadium into everyday wear.

ALLSWIFIT Launches ActiveRise+, a Carbon-Plate Shoe for Everyday Runners

New York – September 16, 2026 -- ALLSWIFIT will launch its new carbon-plate running shoe, ActiveRise+, exclusively on the brand's website on September 15, 2026, targeting everyday runners rather than race-day specialists.

The shoe weighs approximately 6.35 to 6.56 ounces in a US Men's Size 9 and delivers more than 80% energy return, according to the company. ALLSWIFIT positions ActiveRise+ as a more approachable alternative to aggressive race-day carbon-plate shoes, aimed at runners doing tempo runs, interval sessions, and long-distance training.

Why Oak Barrels Make Two Wines From the Same Grape Taste Different

McKinney, Texas – September 16, 2026 -- A new HelloNation feature breaks down how barrel aging shapes the flavor, aroma, and longevity of red and white wines, drawing on insights from Bob Landon, winery expert at Landon Winery in McKinney, Texas.

Oak interacts with wine in ways stainless steel cannot

Barrel aging introduces flavors, tannins, and micro-oxygenation that guide how a wine develops over time. According to the article, choices about oak type and barrel age become part of a winemaker's signature, affecting everything from aroma to long-term stability.

French and American oak deliver different results

French oak has a fine grain that adds subtle spice and delicate tannins without overpowering the fruit, making it suited to preserving a wine's natural character. American oak, with its looser grain, delivers stronger flavor notes of vanilla, coconut, and baking spice, pairing well with bolder wines.