April 11/12 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment - BBC Archives

1) "Move Over" by Slade
2) "Higher Ground" by Stevie Wonder
3) "If Everyone Was Listening" by Supertramp
4) "Broken Barricades" by Procol Harum
5) "The Weaver's Answer" by Family
6) "Be Good to Yourself" by Frankie Miller
7) "Looking After #1" by Bob Geldoff

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The governors of several northeast states announced on Monday, 4/13, that they are forming a COVID-19 Regional Advisory Council with the explicit goal of determining how the region 'opens backs up' following the coronavirus crisis. The states involved include New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. Each state will have 3 representatives...

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The entire area can expect significant stormy weather on Monday, 4/13. There is a High Wind Warning that will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. for winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 60 mph. Down the shore those wind gusts could be 60 to 70 mph. According to the NWS warning, "Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected." Along with the wind...

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iradiophilly is resurrecting an Easter Philadelphia radio tradition for the 9th straight year. iradiophilly will being playing the original theatrical Jesus Christ Superstar rock opera from the 1970 album in its entirety on one of its radio stations this Easter, April 12th.

During the 1970's and 1980's, Philadelphia's progressive rock radio station, WIOQ-FM...

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New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy issued an executive order on Saturday, 4/11, that increased social distancing measures on public transit and in food establishments. All passengers and drivers on NJ Transit as well as on private transit carriers will be required to wear a mask or other face covering when riding unless they cannot for a medical reason. Also, all transit vehicles (bus,...

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has authorized the temporary release of up to as many as 1,800 state prisoners under a newly established 'Temporary Program to Reprieve Sentences of Incarceration' program. "We can reduce our non-violent prison population and leave fewer inmates at risk for contracting COVID-19 while maintaining public safety with this program," Gov. Wolf said. "I am pleased...

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Cell phone video shared on social media shows Philadelphia Police officers forcibly removing a man from a SEPTA bus in Center City on Friday morning, 4/10. This happened near 11th and Market Streets. Police were called because the man refused to exit the bus after being asked to leave since he was not wearing a mask. The new 'Lifeline Service' schedule that went into effect on Thursday,...

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Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney penned an open letter to the citizens of Philadelphia about the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. He talks about what Philadelphians have been doing and what they should continue to do to get through this time.

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Fellow Philadelphians:

Every year since 2016 I've been thrilled to take part in Philly Free Streets as thousands...

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Steve Ravitz, owner-operator of six family-owned supermarkets including five ShopRites in South Jersey, has died of coronavirus COVID-19. He was 72. He was known as much for what he did for the community as selling groceries. "Steve will be best remembered for philanthropic community non-profit organization - literally millions of dollars," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday. "We...

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced on Thursday, 4/9, that all schools in the commonwealth will remain closed through the end of the school year as defined by the local school calendars. He made the decision after consulting with Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine and Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera. "We must continue our efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus during...

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