July 11/12 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment - Shades of Black

1) "Black and Blue" by Louis Armstrong (1929)
2) "Black and Tan Fantasy" by Duke Ellington Orchestra (1955)
3) "Blackwaterside" by Sandy Denny
4) "Black Waters" by Jean Ritchie with Janis Ian
5) "Black Throated Wind" by Bob Weir
6) "Big Black Smoke" by Kinks
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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced a roll back on restrictions in the wake of a recent rise in coronavirus COVID-19 infections. The statewide mitigation efforts will affect bars, restaurants, night clubs, gyms, catered events, and other gatherings. Bars and nightclubs must shut down again, unless they also offer sit down dining. They can continue take-out alcohol sales if licensed....

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The School District of Philadelphia has announced its plan for returning students to school for the upcoming 2020-21 academic year amid the ongoing coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Philadelphia School District Superintendent Dr. William Hite, Mayor Jim Kenney, and Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley laid out the plans on Wednesday, July 15. The district is going with a hybrid model with a...

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A Philadelphia tow truck driver/mechanic is being called a hero after saving a young woman's life who was struggling swimming down the shore on Tuesday evening, 7/14. It happened around 7:30-8 p.m. near Baker Avenue in Wildwood. Tyree Ward of East Oak Lane was packing up to leave the beach with his family when a young woman came running up saying her friend was drowning. All of the...

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A Philadelphia tow truck driver/mechanic is being called a hero after saving a young woman's life who was struggling swimming down the shore on Tuesday evening, 7/14. It happened around 7:30-8 p.m. near Baker Avenue in Wildwood. Tyree Ward of East Oak Lane was packing up to leave the beach with his family when a young woman came running up saying her friend was drowning. All of the...

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Philadelphia officials announced that no large scale public events will be held in the city until at least February 28, 2021. The moratorium was set in place over concerns from coronavirus COVID-19. Iconic events such as the Broad Street Run, Philadelphia Marathon, Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the Mummer's on New Year's Day have been canceled. The order applies to all special events or...

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Philadelphia's Managing Director Brian Abernathy is expected to announce his resignation on Tuesday at a 1 p.m. press conference according to multiple reports. Abernathy (as well as Mayor Jim Kenney and Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw) has faced recent criticism and calls for resignation over the city's response to protest and civil unrest and the police department's use of force. "I...

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The Washington, D.C. NFL franchise announced on Monday, 7/13, that it is retiring the team name 'Redskins' and the team's associated logo featuring a Native American man with feathered headdress. This comes after the completion of a 'thorough review' of the name announced on July 3. The team says that majority owner Dan Snyder and Coach Ron Rivera "are working closely to develop a new name...

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An 18-year-old recent high school graduate is being called a 'hero' after saving two women caught in the rough surf in Ventnor, NJ on Friday evening, 7/10. Jalan Alston of Brooklyn, NY was visiting the shore with a few friends to celebrate their graduation from George Westinghouse High School. Alston saw the two women struggling in the choppy water due to Tropical Storm Fay. He was able to...

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The Lancaster County District Attorney's office announced on Saturday afternoon, 7/11, that they have charged a Paradise Township man with kidnapping in the disappearance of an 18-year-old Amish woman last month. 34-year-old Justo Smoker was charged with felony kidnapping and misdemeanor false imprisonment of Linda Stoltzfoos. Smoker was arrested on Friday, 7/10, at his place of employment...

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