Merlin Asset Management Earns #1 Rankings in Large, SMID, and Small Cap Growth on PSN's Q2 2026 Top Guns List

Merlin Asset Management - The Growth Strategy Company

Merlin Asset Management strategy performance, gross and net of fees, as of June 30, 2026

Three Merlin strategies ranked first and Focused Growth ranked second for one-year returns in their PSN growth universes; periods ended June 30, 2026

We are pleased to see our concentrated strategies recognized across large-cap, SMID, and small-cap growth, and remain focused on applying the same disciplined Merlin Investment Process to each.”

— Michael Obuchowski, Ph.D., Founder & CIO, Merlin Asset Management

NEWPORT, RI, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Merlin Asset Management, an independent investment firm specializing in concentrated, high-conviction growth strategies, announced today that its concentrated 25-stock strategies earned first-place rankings for trailing one-year returns in

New Book In Ordinary Time Explores What Faith Looks Like Beyond Sunday Mornings

In Ordinary Time by Laura LaSpalluto

Laura LaSpalluto

Drawing on 25 years of ministry, Laura LaSpalluto explores how faith in Jesus takes shape in the ordinary rhythms of everyday life.

Faith is not confined to Sunday mornings. It is woven into the fabric of our daily lives—in how we work, love, serve, and engage with the people around us.”

— Laura LaSpalluto

STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author, teacher, and longtime ministry leader Laura LaSpalluto announces the release of In Ordinary Time: Cultivating the Seeds of Faith in Everyday Life, a new Christian nonfiction

Student-Written Play "No Swears Academy" Premieres to a Full House in Providence

Gary Guo, a Phillips Exeter Academy student and the playwriter of “No Swears Academy,” a student-created play exploring academic pressure, mental health and the joy of learning.

Cast members perform during the premiere of “No Swears Academy” at the Providence Public Library on Aug. 26, 2026.

The cast brings “No Swears Academy” to the stage during its benefit performance supporting Oasis International’s youth and scholarship programs.

A scene from “No Swears Academy,” a student-written play exploring academic pressure, friendship, family relationships and mental health.

The cast of “No Swears Academy” takes a final bow following the successful premiere and benefit performance at the Providence Public Library.

Benefit performance by Phillips Exeter student Gary Guo supports education for immigrant, refugee and low-income students via Oasis International.

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, September 6, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- No Swears Academy," an original play written by high school student Gary Guo, made its public debut Aug. 26 at the Providence Public Library

Charter Oak State College Hosts Virtual Undergraduate Open House October 7

Charter Oak State College offers a virtual Undergraduate Open House Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:30 PM ET via Zoom for prospective students.

NEW BRITAIN, CT, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Charter Oak State College (www.CharterOak.edu/UG) offers a virtual Undergraduate Open House Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 5:30 PM ET via Zoom for prospective students. Learn about the College and its high-value, affordable, ONLINE bachelor's degree programs in Business, Healthcare,

More than 950 Swimmers to Fight Cancer at 17th Annual Swim Across America - Rhode Island Open Water Swim on Sept. 12

Olympic swimmers Elizabeth Beisel (left) and Janel McArdle (right ) with Coach John O'Neill at a previous Swim Across America - Rhode Island open water swim. Coach O'Neill is being honored at this year's Sept. 12 open water swim.

Retired Providence College Coach John O’Neill at last year's Swim Across America - Rhode Island Swim. Coach O'Neill is a co-founder of the annual swim that makes waves to fight cancer. He is being honored at this year's Sept. 12th annual open water swim,

Nation’s Largest Swim Across America Event Honors Retired Providence College Coach John O’Neill; Proceeds Support Cancer Research at Women & Infants Hospital

Too many family members and friends have been lost to cancer and we wanted to do something that could help.”

— Coach John O'Neill

NARRAGANSETT, RI, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Swim Across America, the national nonprofit that makes waves to fight cancer through charity swims across the U.S., will host the 17th

LCR Capital Partners Announces USCIS Approval of I-956F Amendment for The Tower at Convergence

LCR Capital Partners is pleased to announce that USCIS has approved the I-956F amendment for The Tower at Convergence, LCR’s EB-5 project located in Oklahoma.

WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LCR Capital Partners, a leading EB-5 regional center and fund manager, is pleased to announce that United States Citizenship and Immigration

Senator Gadkar-Wilcox Welcomes Over $243K Special Education Support for Trumbull

Today, state Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D-Bridgeport), welcomed the state’s announcement of $243,656 in state grants supporting Trumbull’s special education programming.

The funds were released through the High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant Program, created through Senate Democrats’ flagship educational legislation in 2025. As chair of the Select Committee on Special Education, Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox helped shepherd

Hollywood Icon Barbara Eden Narrates Audiobook with All-Star Cast Featuring June Squibb, Loretta Devine, and Others

Barbara Eden (Photo: Mary Jane Cheshire)

June Squibb

At 95 years and 96 years young, Barbara Eden and June Squibb bring Where the Light Is Brighter, by C. C. Griffin and Thomas G. Fiffer, to listeners.

There was a 20-minute interlude between sessions when Barbara Eden & June Squibb met for the first time. ‘You’re an icon,’ Squibb said to Eden. ‘And you’re the hottest ticket around,’ Eden said back.”

— Thomas Fiffer

WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Connecticut-based independent publisher Christmas Lake Press announces the audiobook release of Where the Light Is Brighter, available on Audible and coming soon on other platforms. Where the Light Is Brighter is the touching, bittersweet story of unlikely friendships