Congressional leaders have signaled that they have reached agreement on a new COVID-19 relief bill on Sunday evening, 12/20. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell tweeted, "Congress has just reached an agreement. We will pass another rescue package ASAP. More help is on the way." Both the Senate and the House are expected to vote on the $900 billion bill on Monday, 12/21. The bill will...

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Wawa opened its first ever drive-thru on Friday morning, 12/19. A drive-thru window was added to the exiting store at 570 Rancocas Road in Westampton, Burlington County. You can still get gas and head in to the store to make purchases. The drive-thru will offer a limited menu of Wawa's most popular items. You can also order combo meals including hoagies, Sizzlis, burgers, salads, pasta,...

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New Jersey lawmakers passed legislation on Thursday, 12/17, setting up a recreational marijuana marketplace. The Assembly and Senate both passed the bill during remote sessions. Gov. Phil Murphy is expected to sign the measure into law. New Jersey voters approved a constitutional amendment in November allowing for recreational marijuana for adults 21 and older. The amendment takes effect...

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Despite the forecast for a major winter storm hitting our region on Wednesday into Thursday with significant snow totals in Philadelphia, there will be no snow days for children in the Philadelphia School District. It has been over 650 days since the last time the city has seen even an inch of snow, but as it is piling up outside tomorrow, children will be continuing their virtual lessons...

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December 12/13 - Playlist - Michael Tearson's ATTIC - Ry Cooder Later Years 1 pt 2

1) "Memphis in the Meantime" by John Hiatt
2) "(I Want to Build a) Jumbo Ark" by Nick Lowe
3) "Don't Bug Me When I'm Working" by Little Village
4) "This Is Hip" by John Lee Hooker
5) "Down In Mississippi" by Pops Staples
6) "Jesus Gonna Make Up My Dying Bed" by Pops...

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December 12/13 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment - Ry Cooder Sideman Later Years 1 pt 1

1) "Hard Times" by Arlo Guthrie
2) "Days Are Short" by Arlo Guthrie
3) "Aloha Ka Manini" by Gabby Pahinui Band
4) "Kathleen" by Randy Newman
5) "The Train that Carried My Girl From Town" by Mike Seeger
6) "To Know Him Is to Love Him" by Trio...

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A Winter Weather Watch is in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning. Our area will experience a major winter storm during this period with heavy snow and gusty winds. It will start midday on Wednesday 12/16. Areas north of I-95 could see over 12"+ of snow. Areas south will see 6" or less. Totals in Philadelphia could be around 6-8" with more in the northern and western...

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Millions of doses of the FDA-approved Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine have started shipping around the country. This vaccine must be kept at ultra-low temperatures and is packed with dry ice when not in a specialized freezer. Each state and county government is determining their own vaccination plans and priorities. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware have all stated that these first limited...

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76ers co-owner Michael Rubin and Philly rapper Meek Mill have created a $2 million scholarship fund to help underserved K-12 children in Philadelphia. The fund will provide immediate help for almost 1,000 kids from low income families during this 2020-21 academic year. The selected students will have all tuition and other costs covered to attend private and parochial schools throughout the...

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Pennsylvania Governor Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Levine announced new restrictions on Thursday, 12/10. They go into effect Saturday, 12/11 at 12:01 a.m. through Monday, 1/ 4 at 8:00 a.m. Places of worship are explicitly exempt from those restrictions. "Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques and other places of congregate worship are specifically excluded from the limitations set...

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