Look up at the sky tonight and catch the Full Beaver Moon or Frost Moon. Early in the morning on Monday, November 30, there will also be a penumbral lunar eclipse. This occurs when the moon moves into the Earth's outer shadow, or penumbra. The moon will appear darker than usual, but not as dramatic as a total lunar eclipse or even a partial eclipse when the moon is covered by the Earth's inner...

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A Philadelphia woman has settled a federal civil lawsuit against the city of Wildwood after a violent beach arrest on Memorial Day weekend in 2018. Emily Weinman of Kensington will receive $325,000. The Atlantic County Municipal Joint Insurance Fund, which represented the city, approved the settlement. The incident happened on Saturday, May 26, 2018, on the beach in Wildwood. Two Class II...

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November 28/29 - Playlist - Michael Tearson's ATTIC - Ry Cooder Sideman Early Years Part 2

1) "Sister Morphine" by The Rolling Stones
2) "Born Under a Bad Sign" by Rita Coolidge
3) "Dirty Dirty" by Crazy Horse
4) "Gone Dead Train" by Randy Newman
5) "Let's Burn Down the Cornfield" by Randy Newman
6) "My Old Kentucky Home" by Randy Newman
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November 28/29 Playlist - Michael Tearson's Marconi Experiment - Ry Cooder Sideman Early Years Part 1

1) "Diving Duck Blues" by The Rising Sons
2) "Zig Zag Wanderer" by Captain Beefheart & the Magic Band
3) "Sure Nuff 'n' Yes I Do" by Captain Beefheart & The Magic Band
4) "2:10 Train" by The Gentle Soul
5) "I've Loved Her So Long" by Neil Young
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New Jersey announced additional coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions on Monday, November 30, aimed at tightening the limits on gatherings. First, the limit on outdoor gathering size will only be 25 persons per event starting December 7. There are exceptions for religious or political activities, funerals, memorial services, and weddings. Outdoor dining is not effected by this order. Second,...

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President-elect Joe Biden fractured his right foot on Saturday, 11/28, while playing with one of his dogs. It was initially thought to be a sprain. He went to Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists in Newark, Delaware, on Sunday, 11/29. Initial X-rays did not reveal any obvious fracture, but a subsequent CT scan found two tiny fracture of two small bones in the middle of the foot. "It is...

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Philadelphia continues to open up attractions for the winter holiday season. As we come to the end of one of the most difficult years in most of our lifetimes, taking in some of the holiday spirit could raise our own. We must all still act prudently and safely as we enjoy the season. The advice of government officials at this time is to 'stay home,' so be aware of your risk. Most of the...

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Today, 11/28, is Small Business Saturday, and it is more important than ever to shop local and support your neighborhood businesses. The day was started in 2010 during the previous recession as a way to focus holiday shoppers' spending on their own communities and help the economic recovery. The current coronavirus COVID-19 economic crisis has put many of our neighborhood businesses on the brink...

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A Chester County mother has been arrested for abusing her 9-year-old daughter along with her boyfriend who was arrested earlier this week. 31-year-old Julianne Lewis of West Chester is charged with Aggravated Assault, Kidnapping a Minor, Endangering the Welfare of a Child, False Imprisonment, Conspiracy and related charges. On Monday, 11/23, her boyfriend 34-year-old Dimitrios Mocharis was...

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Philadelphia Police have arrested a man for stalking and harassing multiple women on several different occasions on the streets in Old City. 32-year-old Steve Ditty is charged with stalking, simple assault and harassment. Some of the incidents were captured on cell phone video by onlookers and were posted to social media. On November 12 at Ninth and South Streets, he initiated contact with...

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