Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced new restrictions and mitigation efforts at a press conference on Thursday afternoon, 12/10. Heath Commisioner Dr. Rachel Levine announced that there are 5,852 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19, and of that number, 1,191 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. She also noted that the past two days have had the highest number of...

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U.S. Attorney William McSwain announced federal charges against four men in the fatal shooting of Philadelphia Police Sgt. James O'Connor back in March. 22-year-old Hassan Elliot, 19-year-old Khalif Sears, 20-year-old Bilal Mitchell, and 25-year-old Sherman Easterling, all of Philadelphia, are charged with murder in the course of using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug...

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A Philadelphia City Controller audit of the Philadelphia Parking Authority has found that the agency is operating with an inflated workforce and high management salaries compared to other publicly managed parking agencies across the county. The audit covered 2016-2018. City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart said, "Management salaries need to be reined in... While the parking enforcement officer,...

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Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced on Wednesday, 12/9, that he tested positive for coronavirus COVID-19 following a routine test on Tuesday, 12/8. He says that he is felling well and does not have any symptoms, but is in isolation at home. His wife, Frances, has been tested and is also in isolation with the governor awaiting her test result. He is continuing in his duties as governor...

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December 5/6 - Playlist - Michael Tearson's ATTIC - Ry Cooder Live Hour 2

1) "Fool for a Cigarette--Feelin' Good" by Ry Cooder
2) "Tamp 'Em Up Solid" by Ry Cooder with Jim Dickenson and Jim Keltner
3) "Mexican Divorce" by Ry Cooder & David Lindley
4) "Tattler" by Ry Cooder and the Chicken String Band
5) "Crazy 'Bout an Automobile" by Ry Cooder and the...

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December 5/6 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment - BBC Archives 1964-67 and some even older

1) "The Night Before" by Beatles
2) "Things We Said Today" by Beatles
3) "Oh Boy" by Buddy Holly
4) "Somethin' Else" by Eddie Cochran
5) "Well Alright" by Brian Poole & the Tremelos
6) "Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever" by Brian Poole & the...

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The Supreme Court of the United States denied an appeal by certain Pennsylvania Republicans seeking to block the certification of the state's election and throw out mail-in ballots. Justice Samuel Alito wrote on behalf of the court, "The application for injunctive relief presented to Justice Alito and by him referred to the Court is denied." U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly and other legislators have...

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The Philadelphia Department of Public Health says that the city could have a coronavirus COVID-19 vaccine available as soon as next week. Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley said on Tuesday, 12/8, that if the Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine gets approval, then Philadelphia is prepared to start offering it as soon as possible. The FDA will hold a debate on Thursday, 12/10, with a panel of...

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The body of 20-year-old Rahdee Chappell of Chester was discovered on Monday morning, 12/7, in Ridley Creek in Eddystone, Delaware County. The discovery was made on the creek bank behind an apartment building on the 1100 block of Eddystone Avenue. Chappell was near the creek by near Sundrive & Hancock Streets on Saturday evening when he supposedly had a seizure and fell in. Numerous search...

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A ride share driver from Lehigh County that has been missing for several days has been found dead. 58-year-old Eleanor Camacho was discovered just after 4 p.m. Sunday, 12/7, inside her car near Lumber and Turner streets in Allentown. She was last seen in Thursday evening, 12/3, in the parking lot of her apartment building on the 1100 block of South Cedar Crest Boulevard in Salisbury...

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