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Where Did the Term 'DJ' Come From? - WDIY
WEBFeb 12, 2019 · A disc jockey or DJ is a name that's been common in the radio industry since its early days. To trace its origins, Neil Hever will have to go back to 1940. According to WNEW's 50th anniversary book Where the Memory Lingers, Walter Winchell was first inspired to use the term "disc jockey" after listening to WNEW's Martin Block who …
How Groundhog Day came to the U.S. — and why we still ... - WDIY
WEBFeb 2, 2023 · Groundhog Day has its roots in ancient midwinter ceremonies. How did the U.S. end up celebrating Groundhog Day in the first place? It dates back to ancient traditions — first pagan, then Christian — marking the halfway point between the winter solstice and spring equinox, says Troy Harman, a history professor at Penn State University who also works as a ranger at Gettysburg National ...
How support for Trump is causing a rift in the evangelical church
WEBNov 29, 2023 · To answer his own question about why many evangelicals support Trump, Alberta reported from evangelical churches around the country, ranging from megachurches to half-filled, small churches and the church he grew up in in a suburb of Detroit. He also reported from Christian colleges and religious advocacy organizations.
Historian Christopher Black & U.S. Founding Father Benjamin …
WEBPublished July 24, 2020 at 8:00 PM EDT. Listen • 59:07. Alison DelRe. John Pearce and Christopher Black (as Benjamin Franklin). John Pearce welcomes two guests: from the 18th century, Dr. Benjamin Franklin; from the 21st century, Christopher Black, historian/thespian. You'll hear many facts about one of our country's foremost forefathers.
Alison DelRe - wdiy.org
WEBSep 20, 2013 · Alison DelRe is the Director of Community and Corporate Relations at WDIY. She has played an integral part to the station’s operation and growth since its early years in 1998. Alison has been responsible for the coordination and supervision of over 100 volunteer staff, managed scores of large promotional events and activities, served as ...
Here's the story behind Black History Month - WDIY
WEBFeb 1, 2022 · At the March on Washington on Aug. 28, 1963, African Americans carry placards demanding equal rights, integrated schools, decent housing and an end to bias. Every February, the U.S. honors the contributions and sacrifices of African Americans who have helped shape the nation. Black History Month …
What New York's ban on gas-powered heat could mean for the
WEBDec 26, 2021 · ELISSA NADWORNY, HOST: Earlier this month, the New York City Council passed a ban on gas-powered heat and stove appliances in newly constructed buildings. The move makes it the largest city in the country to pass such a ban, which will take effect in 2023 for buildings under seven stories, while …
Bill to Boost Property Tax, Rent Rebate Program Passes State
WEBJun 7, 2023 · The legislation, called House Bill 1100, passed through the House of Representatives with overwhelming support on a 194-9 vote. The bill would expand the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the first time in over 16 years, according to State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton. Samuelson, chair of the House Finance Committee and the ...
A Magazine for Foodies with Patrick Duffy and Carrie Havranek
WEBNov 7, 2023 · Listen • 14:10. Mike Drabenstott welcomes Patrick Duffy and Carrie Havranek of the magazine Edible Lehigh Valley to talk about the publication's origins, purpose, and goal of highlighting the area's vast restaurant scene. They emphasize how lucky we are to live in such a bustling place with such diverse and exciting options for food, and how ...
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