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Exodigo Establishes Transportation Advisory Board to Support Global Expansion

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exodigo, a leading provider of non-intrusive subsurface imaging solutions, today announced the formation of its Transportation Advisory Board. Comprised of internationally recognized transportation leaders, this initiative underscores Exodigo's commitment to fostering artificial intelligence (AI) innovation that expedites safer, more efficient capital project delivery worldwide.

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  • PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exodigo , a leading provider of non-intrusive subsurface imaging solutions, today announced the formation of its Transportation Advisory Board.
  • Comprised of internationally recognized transportation leaders, this initiative underscores Exodigo's commitment to fostering artificial intelligence (AI) innovation that expedites safer, more efficient capital project delivery worldwide.
  • The members of the Transportation Advisory Board were carefully selected for their commitment to innovation, extensive experience, and their accomplishment as change makers and enablers within the global transportation sector.
  • As Exodigo continues its mission to revolutionize how industries perceive and navigate the subsurface, the committee's collective knowledge and insight will be pivotal in forging global partnerships.

Revelle Aesthetics Receives First International Clearance in Australia for its Avéli® Cellulite Device

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Revelle Aesthetics, a VC-backed Silicon Valley FemTech company, today announced that Avéli®, its US FDA-cleared device for long-term reduction in the appearance of cellulite, has received its first international clearance in Australia, one of the largest market opportunities for cellulite outside of the United States.

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  • MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Revelle Aesthetics , a VC-backed Silicon Valley FemTech company, today announced that Avéli®, its US FDA-cleared device for long-term reduction in the appearance of cellulite, has received its first international clearance in Australia, one of the largest market opportunities for cellulite outside of the United States.
  • "Cellulite is one of the most common skin conditions, prevalent in up to 90% of women1 worldwide.
  • "With our Australian clearance, we establish our global footprint and look forward to bringing a real cellulite solution to women around the world."
  • Avéli is a first-of-its-kind device that delivers a meaningful reduction in cellulite dimples after a single in-office procedure by treating cellulite at its source.

McEldrew Purtell Attorneys Secure $1.6 Million Dollar Verdict Against SEPTA

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Friday, September 22, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McEldrew Purtell attorneys John J. Coyle, Esq.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McEldrew Purtell attorneys John J. Coyle, Esq.
  • and Amanda J. Lorentson, Esq., with support by Cormick McLaughlin and Lori Comitale, secures a $1.6 million verdict in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on a no offer case on behalf of SEPTA conductor, Donnell Shuler.
  • Mr. Shuler, who worked for SEPTA for 30 years, sustained a life-changing electric shock on the job and was out of work for almost a year.
  • SEPTA denied responsibility for Mr. Shuler's injuries despite being aware of electric shocks at SEPTA stations since 2013, 5 years before Mr. Shuler was injured.

Dr. Bill Winston and Bill Winston Ministries Present Operation Ten City: Greatness Unlocked in Philadelphia

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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Bill Winston, a globally renowned pastor, entrepreneur, and business leader, and Bill Winston Ministries announce that Philadelphia, PA will be the fifth stop of the Operation Ten City (OTC) campaign that began in 2022 with stops completed so far in St. Louis, Detroit, Cleveland, and Los Angeles.

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  • There will also be a time of personal ministry and a musical concert by Christian hip-hop artist Miles Minnick.
  • Exciting giveaways all evening include college scholarships ($2500, $1,000, and $500); Apple products (MacBooks, iPads, watches, Air Pods), gift cards, and more!
  • All applicants must be registered attendees of Operation Ten City: Greatness Unlocked.
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    Operation Ten City: Greatness Unlocked Philadelphia continues Saturday afternoon with workshops on entrepreneurship, leadership, and financial investing; and giveaways of high-valued prizes.

Winners Named in IDC Government Insights' Sixth Annual Smart Cities North America Awards

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

IDC Government Insights named winners this week in the sixth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA).

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  • IDC Government Insights named winners this week in the sixth annual Smart Cities North America Awards (SCNAA).
  • The awards were designed to recognize the progress North American states and municipalities have made in executing Smart Cities projects, as well as providing a forum for sharing best practices to help accelerate Smart City development in the region.
  • Winners will be honored at Smart Cities Connect being held May 16-18, 2023, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, CO. To learn more about the event, please visit https://spring.smartcitiesconnect.org/ .
  • Urban Planning and Land Use (e.g., Permitting, Licensing, Inspection & Zoning; Digital Twins, Community Resiliency)
    Smart Data Management Platform - Colorado Springs, CO
    "Our annual Smart Cities North America Awards recognize the best of the best among smart city initiatives, and we congratulate our nearly 20 municipalities in our annual awards.

WSP USA Hires Joseph Black for Rail Operations Leadership Role

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Friday, March 17, 2023

Black directs the firm's Rail Operations and Service Planning team, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience to this role.

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  • Black directs the firm's Rail Operations and Service Planning team, bringing more than 30 years of industry experience to this role.
  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - WSP USA, a leading engineering, environment and professional services consultancy, hired Joseph Black to join its national Transit and Rail business as senior vice president and lead for the rail operations and service planning team.
  • Black has more than 30 years of experience in rail and bus operations in the U.S., having worked for agencies such as Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority, Lone Star Rail, and Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District.
  • Black's extensive background includes experience in rail operations and maintenance, leadership of multi-disciplinary technical, advisory and safety teams, and business operations such as organizational change and effective team building.

ZeroEyes and United Safety & Survivability Corporation Join Forces to Protect Public Transit from Gun-Related Violence

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Wednesday, February 22, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced a strategic partnership with the United Safety & Survivability Corporation (United Safety) to increase safety and decrease gun-related violence on public transit. United Safety will resell ZeroEyes' proactive artificial intelligence (A.I.) gun detection solution to its extensive customer base of public transit agencies to reduce the probability and impact of active shooter threats on buses, subways and other mass transit systems.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroEyes , creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, today announced a strategic partnership with the United Safety & Survivability Corporation (United Safety) to increase safety and decrease gun-related violence on public transit.
  • gun detection solution to its extensive customer base of public transit agencies to reduce the probability and impact of active shooter threats on buses, subways and other mass transit systems.
  • "United Safety has worked with nearly every U.S. and Canadian transit agency over the past 20 years, and we've seen the challenges that our customers are facing in regards to safety," said Joseph Mirabile, President and CEO of United Safety.
  • The company engineers and produces lifesaving systems in-house, and works with strategic partners like ZeroEyes to improve public safety globally.

Historic Quartermaster Campus to Convert to the Quartermaster Science + Technology Park

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Philadelphia's Quartermaster Science + Technology Park will include wet and dry lab spaces for life science companies.

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  • Philadelphia's Quartermaster Science + Technology Park will include wet and dry lab spaces for life science companies.
  • "The Quartermaster Science + Technology Park is a transformational project for an area of Philadelphia ripe for redevelopment," said Vered Nohi, Regional Executive Director, New Business Development, SkyREM at Quartermaster.
  • The Quartermaster Science + Technology Park campus includes 24 acres with six acres of green space, creating a park-like setting.
  • The Quartermaster Science + Technology Park campus includes six buildings for a total of one million square feet of space, including wet and dry labs for research and development.

Bowman Awarded $5 Million, 5-Year Open End Transportation Services Contract from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

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Monday, December 12, 2022

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the Company or Bowman) (NASDAQ: BWMN) announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 6-0 has awarded the firm a $5 million, 5-year open end contract for design services on the PA Route 100 at Exton Station project in West Whiteland Township, PA.

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  • Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the Company or Bowman) (NASDAQ: BWMN) announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 6-0 has awarded the firm a $5 million, 5-year open end contract for design services on the PA Route 100 at Exton Station project in West Whiteland Township, PA.
  • The contract was awarded through the Companys wholly owned McMahon subsidiary (collectively with the Company, Bowman).
  • We have an extensive portfolio of successfully lead projects in West Whiteland, said John Mitchell, PE, Regional Public Service Manager at Bowman.
  • About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Bowman): Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Bowman is an engineering services firm delivering infrastructure solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment.

SEPTA Board Approves ZeroEyes Artificial Intelligence Gun Detection Pilot Program

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Thursday, November 17, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZeroEyes, creators of the only A.I.-based gun detection video analytics platform that holds the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act Designation, and the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) today announced that the Authority has selected ZeroEyes for a pilot program designed to reduce the likelihood of gun-related violence on train platforms.

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  • The SEPTA Board approved the pilot during its November meeting.
  • Former U.S. military and law enforcement specialists monitor every detection 24/7/365 from the in-house ZeroEyes Operations Center (ZOC) to deliver accurate and actionable intelligence on gun-related incidents, including the gunman's appearance, clothing, weapon, and real-time location.
  • "If the program is successful, we will consider deploying ZeroEyes at other locations across the network."
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