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Welcome to Nottingham, where rebellion runs deep.  In this first part of our mini-series, we dive into the city's tangled history of politics and protest, from Nottingham Castle's royal showdowns to Luddite uprisings in Market Square, riots in St Ann's and the rise of justice in unexpected places.  We meet England's first black magistrate, explore the Galleries of Justice, and uncover how Nottingham helped spark the English Civil War.Visit our website yeoldeguide.com for details of all our episodes.  Don't forget to leave feedback.Send us a text

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In the recording, the heart of Kraków's Market Square comes alive with the dynamic sounds of a lively marketplace. Happy crowds weave through the market, searching for deals, while the rhythmic footfalls of eager buyers punctuate the energy of the square. The timeless spirit of markets, the energy of commerce, connection, and exchange - is palpable in every sound, where all of life feels concentrated in one place. There's a sense of continuity in the air, where centuries of commerce and community echo in the present moment. This space, though constantly shifting with modern life, retains the ancient energy of human connection - an ever-evolving rhythm where the past and present speak to one another in a chorus of sounds. UNESCO listing: Historic Centre of Kraków Recorded by Serge Bulat ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

(re)place: A Sound Design Exploration of Kraków's Market Square "The field recording of Kraków's Market Square captures the energy of a living, pulsating space that has survived for centuries. My personal connection to this place lies in my study of the Polish language (during my Bachelors I minored in Slavic Languages), and my subsequent visits to the city as a professional musician. What struck me most in this recording was its mosaic qualities, shifting layers that were independent of each other but unified in subtle ways. My goal was to find these unifying subtleties and explore their resonances and movements musically, and find a way to connect those features to the traditions of its past. This layering of sounds inspired me to conceive of a horizontal splitting of the sample. Typical sample treatment involves splitting a sample vertically, separating elements in time, often to create a repetition pattern that we recognize as rhythm. I thought I would leave time to the larger scale, that of the entire sample. I discuss this in more detail below.  One way of looking at tradition is that it can be understood as a process of narrowing possibilities, a society falling into certain patterns that allow certain behaviours to endure and others to either discontinue or become taboo. Changes brought about by war, new governments or technologies will stir the choices of the past and settle into new patterns. My composition reflects this by loosely iterating three cycles of stirring and settling through three repetitions of the field recording, preceded by a cacophonous trumpet fanfare. The field recording goes "underground" at times, sometimes only sensed through its resonating pitches. The three repetitions should not be taken as a literal navigational tool for the listener; sometimes change happens when our attention is drawn elsewhere.  "Nine roads lead off Kraków's market square, therefore, I separated the field recording horizontally (spectrally) into nine sonic components using non-negative matrix factorization, a technique typically used for source separation in audio processing. However, instead of isolating individual sounds, I extracted the fundamental pitch of each component. These nine pitches, some of which are quite dissonant when played together, represent a collection of independent voices I could use to create new mosaics of differing timbres. For me, this reflects the multiplicities from which tradition can evolve.  "There are notable absences in the field recording: the Hejnał mariacki, the iconic bugle call, and the presence of street musicians, both of which are hallmarks of the city's and its marketplace square's sonic identity. I introduce the concept of these into my work. "In contrast to the nine pitches of the recording, the Hejnał mariacki bugle call contains only three pitch classes, forming a major triad, which I use to symbolize the settling of tradition—a move from the many to the few. The Hejnał mariacki is a historically significant sound, marking the passage of time and serving as a call to attention. Bugle calls are fraught with cultural meaning, often signaling moments of importance or alarm. A happy coincidence is that two of the Hejnał's three pitches are shared by the nine pitches of the field recording. I made the most of this by loosely using these two common pitches as magnets that draw the one group towards the other. Like tradition, this represents the many possibilities settling into the few, but always in variations unique to each era (repetition). "To introduce a sense of irony (is time not the ultimate cosmic joker?), the nine basic pitches of the field recording are fanfared by trumpets at the opening. This gradually resolves into the two pitch classes which are shared by the two groups (the rising minor third). At the end of the work, the Hejnał bugle call is not played by a trumpet as expected, but though the filtered field recording itself. Through this timbral replacement, the sound sources switch roles: the traditional (past) informs the present, and the present speaks back to the past.  "Tourism and market trade are also historically significant, both introduce an ever-changing population to this marketplace, adding to the babble of voices and the promise of commerce. These aspects draw street musicians to the scene. Here I introduce the idea of street musicians, but rather than performing, they are warming up, listening to get a feel for the place. The electric bass, glass harp, a distant, fragmented trumpet band, and upright piano each contribute to the shifting mosaics. The electric bass is confined to the three pitch classes of the Hejnał, but seeks their tuning. The fragmented trumpet band is mostly confined to the two common pitches, the glass harp embraces all nine pitches of the sound recording and bursts into melody from time to time, and from an open window nearby, an upright piano picks out pitches inspired from the sounds in the marketplace. All of these added elements are triggered by events in the field recording, and they in turn, affect the audio processing of the field recording, creating a feedback network between the two worlds.  "By allowing the ambiance of the marketplace itself to evoke the bugle call at the end, the composition suggests a continuous cycle of transformation. The timbral shift from live instruments to the filtered field recording reflects how traditions morph over time yet remain rooted in their origins. The shared pitches always remain and serve as a starting point for what is to come next. That the shared pitches portray the hallmark "unfinished" ending of the original Hejnał melody (the rising minor third), gives scope for new things to come.  "The Sonic Heritage Project poses the question: How do we preserve sonic heritage while allowing it to evolve naturally? Here I attempt to acknowledging the fluidity and interpenetrability of parallel cultural soundscapes. We can celebrate their riches by allowing them to co-exist and hope their commonalities and intersections prevent them from ossifying." Credits: sample of Hejnał accessed from: https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plik:Cracow_trumpet_signal.ogg; samples of other bugles accessed from: https://www.drumcorps.marines.mil/About/Music-Resources/ Krakow market square reimagined by Helen Bledsoe. ——————— This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world's most famous sights. Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage

(00:53) Chef Jonathan Homer, the executive chef at Pizzaiolo Primo in Market Square, takes us on an exhilarating journey through his career and aspirations. Transitioning from a successful stint at Blue Sky, Chef Homer immerses himself in Primo's world of Neapolitan-style cuisine, celebrated for its made-to-order pastas and irresistible wood-fired pizzas. We rave about the iconic crab limon and ragu bolognese with tagliatelle, and the art behind crafting a perfect margherita pizza that has sold thousands.Jonathan's story is one of resilience and passion, tracing back to family roots in Uniontown and Cleveland, where Polish and Italian community traditions first sparked his culinary dreams. Jonathan's journey is filled with personal challenges, including his father's illness and recovery, which propelled him toward his dreams in St. Louis. His time at Favazza's Italian restaurant taught him the finer points of fresh pasta making, cementing his dedication to the craft. (19:48) This chapter of his life paints a vivid picture of a chef who constantly evolves, learning from each experience and mentor he encounters, which continues with his return to Pittsburgh. (26:37) Later in the show, we explore the warmth and wings of Bigham Tavern in Mount Washington with Autumn Pawelec, and get a cherished family tradition of making homemade gnocchi from the Costanzo family. Join us for an episode filled with passion, perseverance, and flavor.Support the showLiked the episode? We'd love a coffee!

A project off Campobello Island could help the town of Saint Andrews refurbish its wharf. Mayor Brad henderson joins host Emily Brass to explain how it would all work.

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The sixth annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Vaquero Cook-Off and fifth annual Junior Vaquero Cook-Off and Music Festival will be held in conjunction with Western Heritage Weekend. Events will include the Kickoff Party on Friday, Jan. 31, Parade & Cattle Drive and 5K Stampede on Saturday, Feb. 1, and closing out the weekend on Sunday, Feb. 2, will be Sunday Family FunDay, all of which are the Official Kickoff for the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. It will be held at Market Square, located at 514 Commerce St. in San Antonio. The Vaquero Cook-Off is free to...Article Link

In this January 2025 solo episode of her podcast, Maureen Taylor, the photo detective, shares news for users of Fileshadow.com. She also shares insights into her professional life, detailing her expertise in analyzing historical photographs to assist in dating them and incorporating them into family histories. She discusses a recent project involving a photograph from Providence, and how she used various historical resources to accurately date it, along with providing updates on the photo marketplace and tips for digital photo management.Maureen Taylor works with clients to help integrate historical photographs into their family histories, keeping up-to-date with the photo marketplace and new technologies.Discusses a case study involving a photograph of Market Square in Providence, using city directories and newspapers to date it to between 1845 and 1846.Notes the suspension of the digital photo organizer website Fileshadow, highlighting the importance of maintaining current contact information for digital services.Previews an upcoming podcast episode with Rick Voight about changes in the photo marketplace, including tips for managing and backing up digital photos.Shares insights from her consultative work with clients and students on various historical and photographic research projects. Related Episodes:Episode 254:  Solving Family Photo Mysteries: A Journey with The Photo Detective Episode 251: Through the Lens: Unveiling Family StoriesLinks:Winslow Homer painting Civil War era backdropsSign up for my newsletter.Watch my YouTube Channel.Like the Photo Detective Facebook Page so you get notified of my Facebook Live videos.Need help preserving your photos? Check out Maureen's Preserving Family Photographs ebook Need help identifying family photos? Check out The Family Photo Detective ebookHave a photo you need help identifying? Sign up for photo consultation. About Maureen Taylor:Maureen Taylor, The Photo DetectiveTM  helps clients with photo related genealogical problems. Her pioneering work in historic photo research has earned her the title “the nation's foremost historical photo detective” by The Wall Street Journal and appearances on The View, The Today Show, Pawn Stars, and others.   Learn more at Maureentaylor.comDid you enjoy this episode? Please I'm thrilled to be offering something new. Photo investigations. These collaborative one-on-one sessions. Look at your family photos then you and I meet to discuss your mystery images. And find out how each clue and hint might contribute to your family history. Find out more by going to maureentaylor.com and clicking on family photo investigations. Support the show

If you've read the news lately, it feels like Downtown Pittsburgh keeps winning the lottery. There's a $600 million plan to revitalize and transform the Golden Triangle, with tons of money going toward places like Point State Park and Market Square. But the investment isn't so obvious along Smithfield Street — once the destination Downtown, now filled with vacant storefronts. Local journalists Adam Smeltz and Stephanie Strasburg tell us about efforts to make Smithfield Pittsburgh's “it” spot again, and whether a revitalized Smithfield could truly cater to and serve all kinds of Pittsburghers. You can find their reporting on Smithfield Street in PublicSource and Pittsburgh Magazine. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iconic strawberry drop in the City of Harrisburg was established in 1990 the same year that the Hilton opened. “When the Hilton was finally built, and downtown Harrisburg was really on the rebound and Market Square had been completely redesigned. And the newer buildings there and so forth. So, Market Square was a destination to really want to go to and to be proud of, “said David Morrison, Executive Director of the Historic Harrisburg Association. The late Mayor Reed decided this would be the perfect opportunity to promote the downtown area while bringing in the new year. “They felt that a celebration in Market Square would be a good thing to do and that a strawberry for Strawberry Alley, which is what Strawberry Square is named for. It goes right through Market Square, “said Morrison.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sign up now to compete in the annual San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Vaquero Cook-Off and annual Junior Vaquero Cook- Off, Friday, Feb. 1, in Market Square in downtown San Antonio. Teams will compete in four categories — cook's choice, arroz con pollo, carne guisada, and menudo. Junior teams will compete in three categories — fideo loco, charro beans, and cook's choice. Competitors can get more information and register their teams, 5 per team/0 per junior team, at sarodeo.com/vaquero.Article Link

The boys return talk about their most recent holiday experiences in Pittsburgh including Market Square, the Pittsburgh Zoo, and many more. FOLLOW BOYS IN THE BURGH: https://www.twitter.com/boysintheburgh https://www.Instagram.com/boysintheburgh

Downtown is getting a makeover ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, and Market Square and Point State Park are first on the multi-million dollar to-do list. County Controller Corey O'Connor wants to be Pittsburgh's next mayor; he and incumbent Ed Gainey will have a lot to do ahead of the primary election in May. Plus, you can help your neighbors stay safe this winter by volunteering as a city Snow Angel. Mark your calendars for Friday, December 20th. City Cast contributor Kevin Gavin is putting on his 48th annual all request holiday show and we're co-hosting! Drop by our Downtown studio between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the 10th floor of the Benedum-Trees Building. You can meet the City Cast Pittsburgh team and request a song live on the radio! Can't make it? Hear the show in real time on WZUM AM 1150 or 101.1 FM or stream it at wzum.org. And please support us! By focusing on the stories and issues shaping our neighborhoods, City Cast Pittsburgh bridges gaps and connects the dots in Pittsburgh. Become a member to support local journalism that connects.  Discussed in today's episode: State to put a $3.4 million ‘shine' on Point State Park before 206 NFL Draft, U.S. 250th birthday [Union Progress] Restoring Pittsburgh's fountain a major cost for Point State Park [TribLive] New plan for Pittsburgh's Market Square makeover draws on the past [WESA] Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor to run for Pittsburgh mayor [TribLive] O'Connor to launch mayoral bid Tuesday, setting up high-stakes Pittsburgh election [WESA] Wanted: Snow Angels to Assist Pittsburghers With Clearing That White Stuff [Pittsburgh Magazine] Learn more about the sponsors of this December 10th episode: Jones Dairy Farm Pennsylvania Center for Women & Politics at Chatham University Live Nation Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shovels will enter the ground for a highly anticipated regeneration project in East Clare at the beginning of next year. The Killaloe Municipal District has confirmed that construction for the Scariff Town Regeneration Project will begin in January of 2025, with the development of a greenfield site as a car park to be the first aspect of the project to get underway. Following the car park's completion, work will begin on the renovation of the vacant Merriman Tavern as a Community and Enterprise Hub, as well as public realm enhancements in Market Square, with the €11 million project to conclude construction in mid to late 2027. Senior Planner with Clare County Council and Co-ordinator of the Killaloe Municipal District, Brian McCarthy, says the car park should be up-and-running within a year.

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Sam McKelvey and Dr. Gaila Sims preview the Black Arts Festival on November 2nd--at Riverfront Park and Market Square.   Info on Fredericksburg History Archive, Rappahannock Recipe Roots, FAM Faire and the Living Legacies exhibit next year.  famva.org

VATICAN INSIDER: ST. JOHN CANTIUS, THE STORY OF A CHICAGO PARISH My guest this week in the interview segment of “Vatican Insider” is a longtime friend, Fr. Frank Phillips, former pastor for 30 years at Chicago's well-known St. John Cantius Church. After a number of years, we met serendipitously over my vacation at a pre-investiture ceremony for the Order of the Holy Sepulchre that was held at St. John Cantius. I've always been intrigued by the rich history of this parish and you will be too as you hear Fr. Frank talk of his 30 years here, of his love of reverent and beautiful liturgy, of his founding of a religious community, the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius, and so much more. Thanks to Fr. Frank's dedication, inspiration, as well as decades of both material and spiritual renewal, the current pastor, Fr. Josh Caswell and his staff offer many liturgies during the week, including morning, afternoon and evening prayers, vespers and high and low Masses in both Latin and English. Astonishingly enough, the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius today work in 3 parishes in 2 dioceses in Illinois, offering 57 public Masses weekly and hearing more than 700 confessions each week! Yes, you read that right! First called the Society of St. John Cantius by Cardinal George, the name was later changed to the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius. The reference is to St. John of Kenty, Poland! Here are some of the dozens of photos I took at the Holy Sepulchre liturgy on September 24. Some kind of technical glitch prevented me today from uploading all the pictures I took but when I finally make that happen, there are many photos and many stories to tell What you see is only a small representation of the main body of the church, the reliquary room and what I call the Polish chapel, a room in which Fr. Phillips had recreated to one-third original size the main altar of St. Mary Church on Market Square in Krakow. You'll love the story of this Polish parish! (originally

VATICAN INSIDER: ST. JOHN CANTIUS, THE STORY OF A CHICAGO PARISH My guest this week in the interview segment of “Vatican Insider” is a longtime friend, Fr. Frank Phillips, former pastor for 30 years at Chicago's well-known St. John Cantius Church. After a number of years, we met serendipitously over my vacation at a pre-investiture ceremony for the Order of the Holy Sepulchre that was held at St. John Cantius. I've always been intrigued by the rich history of this parish and you will be too as you hear Fr. Frank talk of his 30 years here, of his love of reverent and beautiful liturgy, of his founding of a religious community, the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius, and so much more. Thanks to Fr. Frank's dedication, inspiration, as well as decades of both material and spiritual renewal, the current pastor, Fr. Josh Caswell and his staff offer many liturgies during the week, including morning, afternoon and evening prayers, vespers and high and low Masses in both Latin and English. Astonishingly enough, the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius today work in 3 parishes in 2 dioceses in Illinois, offering 57 public Masses weekly and hearing more than 700 confessions each week! Yes, you read that right! First called the Society of St. John Cantius by Cardinal George, the name was later changed to the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius. The reference is to St. John of Kenty, Poland! Here are some of the dozens of photos I took at the Holy Sepulchre liturgy on September 24. Some kind of technical glitch prevented me today from uploading all the pictures I took but when I finally make that happen, there are many photos and many stories to tell What you see is only a small representation of the main body of the church, the reliquary room and what I call the Polish chapel, a room in which Fr. Phillips had recreated to one-third original size the main altar of St. Mary Church on Market Square in Krakow. You'll love the story of this Polish parish! (originally from 10/14/22)

Since the early 1900's the Walnut Street property has housed schools and now apartments. Jeb Stuart the President of the Board of Directors of the Historic Harrisburg Association says the building means so much to so many people. "Well, it was a landmark, and, and had a lot of history. There are a lot of alumni from old tech, as it was called, and there was the Tech Golden Legion, which resolved the alumni association of a lot of folks and met in Harrisburg. They had gone there. So there was kind of, you know, a feeling about the history that was important. But above and beyond that, it was, a significant building architecturally, a sound building, and had a lot of architectural character." The structured was a technical school for boys in Harrisburg around 1910, before the building became the Old City Hall building. "There are two parts to it. The original part of the building was built around 19 four, 1905, which is the the back part, the brick part of the building and the main part of the building, which people see today along Walnut Street, was completed in 1911. And the English Collegiate style is really a cool building architecturally, and it served for many years as the technical high school, which was really the principal downtown high school for boys. And it was, fulfilled that role until the mid 1920s, actually until 1927, when John Harris High School, and the eastern end of the city and William Penn High School at the northern end of the city were completed, which kind of consolidated all what were schools in the downtown area and the new two new, very large campuses that we all know to this day. When that happened, old City Hall became, renovated as the site for city government and became city hall. And it served that purpose, starting in 1927, all the way up until the new city hall was completed on Market Square in the early 1980s." Stuart even worked as a city clerk in the Old City Hall building when it was located on Walnut Street. " I was city clerk to Harrisburg City Council at the time, and council chambers was on the second floor, and my office was on the second floor. And, I spent many interesting sessions with city council and, of course, the general public coming in, for one reason or another. And I knew, many of the folks in City Hall at the time I started in the city planning Bureau, which was on the second floor. And that's that that was the time that we started to, inventory and create the municipal historic districts in the downtown. So it was an interesting time, at least for me, and also for the city in general, and trying to to coordinate the value of historic preservation efforts through the historic district creation and also marry that with the goals of the Harristown Plan in terms of the development of the central business district. When word came out that the building was going to be vacated, for, the new building on Market Square. I think a lot of people accepted that, understood why that was happening. Understood it was part of a broader mission and a broader goal. But it was interesting in that there was the Harrisburg City Archives, all the documents, all the ledgers, everything, all the photography of the city's history was located in and the old City Hall building. And I remember when it was being cleaned out, for the move to the new one. The mayor at that time, Steve Reed, was very, aggressive in stopping the, removal of those archives because at that time they thought, well, it was just paper. And, you know, we have to get rid of all this stuff. Nope, nope. He was able to save that. And those archives, thankfully, have been preserved over the years and are now, part of the Pennsylvania State Archives headquarters facility on North sixth Street and can be accessed by the general public."    Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk has officially announced the shutdown of X's headquarters in San Francisco, citing difficulties in processing payments in the city. A memo from CEO Linda Yaccarino confirms that the Market Square office will close in the coming weeks, with existing offices in San Jose and Palo Alto remaining open to receive transferred employees. X, formerly known as Twitter, has operated from Market Square since 2012. Citing similar challenges faced by companies like Stripe and Block, Musk emphasized the necessity of relocation. Additionally, Musk revealed plans to move both X and SpaceX to Texas, influenced by local violence and a new California law impacting LGBTQ+ youth in schools. Tesla, another Musk-led company, has been based in Texas since 2021.Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode of the Lake Forest Podcast, we dive deep into the city's financial landscape with Alderman Jed Morris. Learn about the city's strategic financial planning, the future of the police station, and how Lake Forest manages to keep taxes low while maintaining top-notch services. Discover how Lake Forest's AAA bond rating benefits the community, and explore the balance between historical preservation and progress. Join us for an enlightening discussion on the city's fiscal health and upcoming projects. Don't miss this engaging conversation on how Lake Forest continues to thrive.

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: The Market Square Mystery: Unearthing Art and Intrigue Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/the-market-square-mystery-unearthing-art-and-intrigue Story Transcript:Nl: De zon scheen fel op de gezellige Marktplein.En: The sun shone brightly on the bustling Market Square.Nl: Kraampjes stonden vol met kleurrijke bloemen en vers fruit.En: Stalls were filled with colorful flowers and fresh fruit.Nl: Mensen lachten en praatten vrolijk.En: People laughed and chatted cheerfully.Nl: Midden in dit zomerse tafereel bevond zich een openlucht kunsttentoonstelling.En: In the midst of this summery scene was an open-air art exhibition.Nl: Schitterende schilderijen hingen aan houten steunen, dansend in de warme bries.En: Gorgeous paintings hung on wooden supports, dancing in the warm breeze.Nl: Maartje liep rond, haar blik scherp gericht op de schilderijen.En: Maartje walked around, her gaze sharply focused on the paintings.Nl: Ze was een kunstrestaurator, maar diep van binnen hield ze van detectiveverhalen.En: She was an art conservator, but deep down she loved detective stories.Nl: Vandaag zou haar passie voor onderzoek echter geen fictie zijn.En: Today, however, her passion for investigation wouldn't be fiction.Nl: Een waardevol schilderij was gestolen, en de reputatie van de kunstenaar en het Marktplein stond op het spel.En: A valuable painting had been stolen, and the artist's reputation and the Market Square were at stake.Nl: Sander, een lokale verkoper, stond bij zijn kraam vol verse tomaten en kruiden.En: Sander, a local vendor, stood by his stall full of fresh tomatoes and herbs.Nl: Hij had een goed oog voor details, iets wat Maartje nodig had.En: He had a keen eye for details, something Maartje needed.Nl: Ze liep naar hem toe.En: She walked up to him.Nl: "Sander, kun je me helpen?En: "Sander, can you help me?Nl: Een schilderij is gestolen.En: A painting has been stolen.Nl: Jij ziet altijd alles.En: You always notice everything.Nl: Heb je iets vreemds gezien?"En: Have you seen anything strange?"Nl: vroeg ze hoopvol.En: she asked hopefully.Nl: Sander dacht na.En: Sander thought for a moment.Nl: "Mmm, ik zag een man in een lange jas, zelfs met deze hitte.En: "Mmm, I saw a man in a long coat, even in this heat.Nl: Hij hing rond de schilderijen, maar ik vond het toen niet verdacht," zei hij.En: He was hanging around the paintings, but I didn't think it was suspicious at the time," he said.Nl: Maartje knikte.En: Maartje nodded.Nl: "Dat is een begin.En: "That's a start.Nl: Kun je me laten zien waar hij stond?"En: Can you show me where he was standing?"Nl: Ze liepen samen naar de plek.En: They walked together to the spot.Nl: Maartje keek rond.En: Maartje looked around.Nl: Niets leek op te vallen.En: Nothing seemed out of place.Nl: Ze zuchtte, maar gaf niet op.En: She sighed but didn't give up.Nl: "We moeten overal zoeken.En: "We need to search everywhere.Nl: Elk detail kan belangrijk zijn."En: Every detail could be important."Nl: Plotseling viel Sanders oog op iets glinsterends onder een kraam.En: Suddenly, Sander's eye caught something shiny under a stall.Nl: Hij bukte zich en pakte een klein leren zakje.En: He bent down and picked up a small leather pouch.Nl: "Wat is dat?"En: "What's that?"Nl: vroeg Maartje nieuwsgierig.En: Maartje asked curiously.Nl: Ze openden het zakje en vonden een visitekaartje van een concurrent galerij.En: They opened the pouch and found a business card for a rival gallery.Nl: "Misschien heeft iemand van die galerij interesse in het schilderij," bedacht Maartje hardop.En: "Maybe someone from that gallery is interested in the painting," Maartje thought out loud.Nl: Ze haastten zich naar de galerij.En: They hurried to the gallery.Nl: Daar aangekomen, zagen ze de man in de lange jas.En: Once there, they saw the man in the long coat.Nl: Hij schrok toen hij hen zag en probeerde weg te komen, maar Sander was sneller en pakte hem vast.En: He was startled when he saw them and tried to escape, but Sander was quicker and grabbed him.Nl: "Waarom heb je het schilderij gestolen?"En: "Why did you steal the painting?"Nl: vroeg Maartje.En: Maartje asked.Nl: De man stotterde, "Ik...En: The man stammered, "I...Nl: Ik wilde het verkopen.En: I wanted to sell it.Nl: Ik dacht dat niemand het zou missen."En: I thought no one would miss it."Nl: Maartje en Sander lieten de politie hem meenemen.En: Maartje and Sander let the police take him away.Nl: Toen vonden ze het schilderij in een verborgen hoek van de galerij.En: Then they found the painting in a hidden corner of the gallery.Nl: Met het schilderij terug in handen, keerden ze opgelucht terug naar de Marktplein.En: With the painting back in hand, they returned to Market Square relieved.Nl: Mensen klapten toen ze hen zagen met het schilderij.En: People applauded when they saw them with the painting.Nl: De kunstenaar bedankte Maartje uit de grond van zijn hart.En: The artist thanked Maartje from the bottom of his heart.Nl: Sander glimlachte breed.En: Sander smiled broadly.Nl: Hij voelde zich nuttig en belangrijker dan ooit tevoren.En: He felt useful and more important than ever before.Nl: Maartje stond stil en glimlachte.En: Maartje stood still and smiled.Nl: Ze voelde een nieuwe zelfverzekerdheid.En: She felt a new confidence.Nl: Misschien waren detectiveverhalen niet alleen om te lezen.En: Maybe detective stories weren't just for reading.Nl: Ze keek naar Sander.En: She looked at Sander.Nl: "Bedankt voor je hulp.En: "Thank you for your help.Nl: We vormen een goed team."En: We make a good team."Nl: Sander knikte.En: Sander nodded.Nl: "Ja, dat doen we zeker."En: "Yes, we certainly do."Nl: De zon ging langzaam onder, verlichtende de Marktplein in warme tinten van rood en oranje.En: The sun slowly set, bathing the Market Square in warm shades of red and orange.Nl: De dag eindigde in rust, met iedereen dankbaar en gelukkig.En: The day ended peacefully, with everyone grateful and happy.Nl: Maartje en Sander wisten dat dit het begin was van nog veel meer avonturen.En: Maartje and Sander knew this was just the beginning of many more adventures. Vocabulary Words:bustling: gezelligestalls: kraampjesexhibition: tentoonstellingsupports: steunenconservator: kunstrestauratorreputation: reputatievendor: verkoperkeen eye: goed oogsuspicious: verdachtbreeze: briesdetails: detailssharp: scherpmidst: middenscene: taferelenvaluable: waardevolsteal: stelendetective: detectivestrange: vreemdmoment: momentcoat: jasseemed: leeknoticed: geziensighed: zuchtteshiny: glinsterendpouch: zakjebusiness card: visitekaartjegallery: galerijhidden: verborgencorner: hoekapplauded: klapten

Welcome to another exciting episode with your hosts Pete Jansons and Joe Weiss! This week, we dive into hot topics including the recent looting of Lululemon in Market Square, Lake Forest

The second half of the Baseball Season Flashback Show is the Market Square Celebration.  The Sports Animal's own John Wilkerson hosts the festivities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second half of the Baseball Season Flashback Show is the Market Square Celebration.  The Sports Animal's own John Wilkerson hosts the festivities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second half of the Baseball Season Flashback Show is the Market Square Celebration.  The Sports Animal's own John Wilkerson hosts the festivities.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 20th Pogopalooza is in Pittsburgh this weekend. 10 of the events have been here. It's three days and kicking off in Market Square. 30 competitors travel from across the world and they hope to be in the X games soon.

Hour two with Joe Starkey and Paul Zeise. What should the Steelers do about a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade? Justin Fields vs. Russell Wilson. We hear what former Bronco Mark Schlereth called 'toxic positivity' with Wilson and his attitude. 10 of the events have been here. It's three days and kicking off in Market Square. 30 competitors travel from across the world and they hope to be in the X games soon.

Our conversation with Mayor Donna Reardon on where things stand on the boardwalk patios reopening.

The Fire Marshal's Office has delayed the opening of the new patio system at Market Square in Saint John. We speak with Jesse Vergen, owner of the Saint John Ale House about his frustrations.And on the phone-in: We talk with Anne Marie Hartford and Karen Lake about the Death Café meetings they hold in Fredericton.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Dancing in the Rain: A Sibling Adventure at the Bergen Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/dancing-in-the-rain-a-sibling-adventure-at-the-bergen-festival Story Transcript:Nb: Det sildret regn i Bergen, men det stoppet ikke folkemengden.En: It was drizzling in Bergen, but that didn't stop the crowd.Nb: Festivalen var i gang!En: The festival was on!Nb: Ingrid, Marius og lillesøsteren deres, Lillemor, gikk nedover Bryggen.En: Ingrid, Marius, and their little sister, Lillemor, walked down Bryggen.Nb: De holdt hender for ikke å miste hverandre i alt kaoset.En: They held hands to avoid losing each other in all the chaos.Nb: Ingrid hadde på seg sin nye regnjakke.En: Ingrid wore her new raincoat.Nb: Den var gul som en sol, og hun smilte bredt.En: It was yellow like the sun, and she smiled broadly.Nb: "Se, Marius," sa hun og pekte på en gruppe musikere.En: "Look, Marius," she said, pointing to a group of musicians.Nb: De spilte fiolin og cello.En: They were playing violin and cello.Nb: "Så vakker musikk!"En: "Such beautiful music!"Nb: Marius nikket.En: Marius nodded.Nb: "Jeg elsker disse festivalene," sa han.En: "I love these festivals," he said.Nb: "Vi ser noe nytt hvert år."En: "We see something new every year."Nb: Lillemor var også begeistret, men hun var mest interessert i sukkerspinnet hun så lenger ned i gaten.En: Lillemor was also excited, but she was most interested in the cotton candy she saw further down the street.Nb: "Kan vi kjøpe sukkerspinn?"En: "Can we get cotton candy?"Nb: spurte hun og så bedende opp på Ingrid.En: she asked, looking pleadingly at Ingrid.Nb: Ingrid lo.En: Ingrid laughed.Nb: "Selvfølgelig, Lillemor.En: "Of course, Lillemor.Nb: Men først må vi finne en fin plass å se på parade."En: But first, we need to find a good spot to watch the parade."Nb: De tre gikk gjennom folkemengden og fant en fin plass ved Torget.En: The three of them walked through the crowd and found a nice spot at the Market Square.Nb: Der kunne de se alt som skjedde.En: There, they could see everything that was happening.Nb: Paraden startet med store, fargerike flåter.En: The parade started with large, colorful floats.Nb: Folk i kostymer danset og vinket.En: People in costumes danced and waved.Nb: "Se på de store maskene!"En: "Look at those big masks!"Nb: ropte Lillemor.En: shouted Lillemor.Nb: "De er så morsomme!"En: "They're so funny!"Nb: Marius så på Ingrid.En: Marius looked at Ingrid.Nb: "Jeg husker da vi var barn og kom hit med mamma og pappa.En: "I remember when we were kids and came here with Mom and Dad.Nb: Nå er det vår tur å ta vare på Lillemor."En: Now it's our turn to take care of Lillemor."Nb: Ingrid nikket.En: Ingrid nodded.Nb: "Ja, det er rart å tenke på.En: "Yes, it's strange to think about.Nb: Men det er fint også."En: But it's nice too."Nb: Plutselig begynte det å regne kraftigere.En: Suddenly, it started to rain harder.Nb: Mange folk løp for å finne ly, men Ingrid, Marius og Lillemor ble stående.En: Many people ran for shelter, but Ingrid, Marius, and Lillemor stayed put.Nb: De hadde gode regnjakker.En: They had good raincoats.Nb: "Regnet stopper oss ikke," sa Marius og lo.En: "The rain won't stop us," said Marius, laughing.Nb: Lillemor danset i regnet, og regndråpene så ut som diamanter i luften.En: Lillemor danced in the rain, and the raindrops looked like diamonds in the air.Nb: Hun spant rundt og rundt, så glad som bare et barn kan være.En: She spun around and around, as happy as only a child can be.Nb: Etter paraden bestemte de seg for å gå til en kafé.En: After the parade, they decided to go to a café.Nb: De trengte en varm kopp kakao.En: They needed a warm cup of cocoa.Nb: De fant en liten, koselig kafé ved stranden.En: They found a small, cozy café by the beach.Nb: Ingrid bestilte tre kopper kakao med krem, og de satte seg ved et vindu med utsikt over fjorden.En: Ingrid ordered three cups of cocoa with cream, and they sat by a window overlooking the fjord.Nb: "Dette er den beste dagen," sa Lillemor med en kakao-bart på leppene.En: "This is the best day," said Lillemor with a cocoa mustache on her lips.Nb: "Jeg elsker Bergen-festivalen!"En: "I love the Bergen festival!"Nb: Ingrid og Marius nikket i enighet.En: Ingrid and Marius nodded in agreement.Nb: De visste at de hadde skapt minner sammen som ville vare livet ut.En: They knew they had created memories together that would last a lifetime.Nb: Festivalen kom til å bli en fast tradisjon for dem.En: The festival was going to become a lasting tradition for them.Nb: Da de gikk hjemover, var de våte, men varme om hjertet.En: As they walked home, they were wet but warm at heart.Nb: Bergen var vakker, selv i regnet.En: Bergen was beautiful, even in the rain.Nb: Og viktigst av alt, de hadde hverandre.En: And most importantly, they had each other. Vocabulary Words:drizzling: sildretcrowd: folkemengdenfestival: festivalenchaos: kaosetraincoat: regnjakkebroadly: bredtmusicians: musikereviolin: fiolincello: cellocostumes: kostymermasks: maskenesugar: sukkercotton candy: sukkerspinnpleadingly: bedendeparade: paradechaos: kaosspot: plasssquare: Torgetfloats: flåtershelter: lydanced: dansetchild: barnspun: spantbeach: strandencozy: koseligcream: kremfjord: fjordentradition: tradisjonmemories: minnerrain: regnet

It's the Friday news roundup! City leaders are really stoked about landing the 2026 NFL Draft, and they want to spruce up the place before an estimated 750,000 people come to visit. We're talking about plans to revitalize Downtown — again — plus, Eat'n Park's 75th anniversary and the AC fire that displaced nearly 200 unhoused people from the Second Avenue Commons shelter. We always cite our sources: Eat'n Park turned 75 this week! The local chain started on Saw Mill Run Blvd in 1949. Check out the ad from when the chain first opened in 1949. Fun fact: The Smiley cookie came way later in 1986. Local leaders have some big ideas for revitalizing Downtown — hopefully ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft — including making Market Square more pedestrian-friendly and adding a lot more green space. Right now, we have really pretty plans, but not a lot of details about the price tag or funding sources. This week's fire at Second Avenue Commons probably started from an AC unit on the roof, and there may be water and smoke damage. There's still no timeline for cleanup or reopening.  People staying there say they weren't able to grab things like family photos, medical devices, or medication.  Pittsburgh Mercy is taking donations on their website and in-person, and the Our Streets Collective is connecting folks to mutual aid groups in our area, as well as helping with services and supplies on the ground. The county just unveiled its new “500 in 500” plan, which they're defining as creating or identifying 500 units of subsidized, affordable housing in the next 500 days. The county says it's been in the works for awhile, but the fire gave it more urgency. The pro-Palestine protest on the Cathedral of Learning lawn ended Tuesday morning. City leaders seemed to take credit for a “peaceful” resolution following a lengthy statement from Pitt's chancellor. Student organizers held a press conference about why the encampment disbanded, and they've refuted many of her claims. Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news? Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We're also on Instagram @CityCastPgh! Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2017, San Antonio, Texas, was officially designated a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. One of only two American cities to receive this distinction, its culinary history spans centuries. It claims a dining scene flush with James Beard nominated chefs, old-world German delicatessens, and farm-to-table restaurants that source game and beef from area ranches. Yet, for most, San Antonio is inextricably bound with the flavors of Texas-Mexican cooking. Few establishments can boast the fame and staying power of Mi Tierra. Founded over 80 years ago, it's regularly listed in guidebooks and welcomes over 1 million patrons annually. For locals, it's long provided an intersection for celebration and politics and a spiritual mooring for its surrounding neighborhood, Market Square. In this episode, “How Mi Tierra Shaped Modern San Antonio,” join Gravy producer Evan Stern on a visit to this famed institution. Sit down to breakfast with San Antonio native and esteemed culinary historian Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark. Born in 1941, the same year Mi Tierra was founded, Clark believes the restaurant's food and design physically represent the Mexican-American experience in San Antonio. A conversation with Christine Ortega, VP of the Texas Indigenous Food Project, will touch on some of those aspects. Her heritage in Central Texas spans generations, and she explains how Market Square's famed Chili Queens helped popularize Texas-Mexican cooking. She also describes the transitions the neighborhood has experienced over its roughly 125 years of existence. As Mi Tierra has remained a constant on Market Square, third-generation owner Pete Cortez provides a personal account of the restaurant's history. He shares how his grandfather, an immigrant from Guadalajara, grew Mi Tierra from a three-table café into a storied institution. He also advocated for the Market's redevelopment when it and his business were threatened with demolition. Mi Tierra not only reflects the culture of the community it serves but also shapes and maintains that culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From May 23, 2023: For fun under the sun, downtown Knoxville has plenty of patios to offer. And as the weather keeps getting warmer, our thirst keeps getting stronger for outdoor spaces to enjoy drinks and food.  Host Ryan Wilusz, along with producer Brianna Paciorka and higher education reporter Keenan Thomas, average their individual scores to determine an admittedly unscientific ranking of patios in the Scruffy City.  Scores are given a letter score, with a special "S" ranking we are calling "the Sunsphere," reserved for patios that should be considered a Knoxville icon. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

FROM MAY 16, 2023: For fun under the sun, downtown Knoxville has plenty of patios to offer. And as the weather keeps getting warmer, our thirst keeps getting stronger for outdoor spaces to enjoy drinks and food.  Host Ryan Wilusz, along with producer Brianna Paciorka and higher education reporter Keenan Thomas, average their individual scores to determine an admittedly unscientific ranking of patios in the Scruffy City.  Scores are given a letter score, with a special "S" ranking we are calling "the Sunsphere," reserved for patios that should be considered a Knoxville icon. Stay tuned next week for part two!  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

There's nothing quite like springtime in Knoxville ... except for summertime. OK, fall and winter are awesome too.  Knoxville has plenty to offer any time of year, from mouth-watering bars and restaurants to family-friendly festivals to natural amenities like the Urban Wilderness.  But with summer quickly approaching, hosts Ryan Wilusz and Brianna Paciorka share their bucket list of things they hope to accomplish before football season picks up – things like finding their go-to place, enjoying the river and trying ice cream from a classic Knoxville fixture (no, it's not Cruze Farm).   What activities are on your bucket list? >> Link: 23 things you have to do in Scruffy City "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

The Minister for Rural and Community Development predicts a major funding boost will make an East Clare town a more attractive place to live, work and invest in. As part of a €164 million funding announcement today, Scariff has been granted over €8.7 million under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. The allocation will go towards the almost €11 million Scariff Integrated Rural Regeneration Project, which will see the renovation of an existing vacant building as a community and enterprise hub, as well as the enhancement of the Market Square. Speaking at the launch of the newly-refurbished Loop Head Lighthouse Visitor Experience today, Minister Heather Humphreys has been telling Clare FM's Seán Lyons the Government is committed to addressing vacancy and dereliction throughout rural Ireland.

For the first time in a long time, East Knoxville residents cut off from downtown through the demolition of mostly Black neighborhoods in the 1960s and '70s will be able to move more easily throughout the city to take advantage of new amenities, new infrastructure and new job opportunities. But amending the generational pains of urban removal, touted as urban renewal at the time, is just a sliver of the expansive overhaul known as "Reconnecting Knoxville" that will add walkways to highways, replace parking lots with parks and bring Knoxville's complicated African American history to the forefront of a city trying to navigate the crossroads of progress while remembering − and learning from − past mistakes. Listen as hosts Ryan Wilusz and Brianna Paciorka discuss how this seven-phase project will change the way people experience downtown and nearby neighborhoods, including how the downtown baseball stadium fits in the plans.  >> Link: 5 ways new paths and parks will 'Reconnect Knoxville' from the stadium to the river "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.  

Today's special episode, "Robocon Recapp," is about the insights and highlights from Robocon 2024. We are privileged to have Tatu Aalto, a renowned maintainer of the browser library; Frank Van der Kuur, a distinguished Robot Framework trainer from BQA; and Mark Moberts, a well-known figure in the Robot Framework community, with us. In this episode, our guests will explore the enriching experiences of the conference—from the unveiling of the Market Square to the engaging sessions that sparked valuable discussions. We will explore the myriad contributions beyond programming, including documentation, testing, and being an active voice in the community through forums like the RobotFramework Slack channel. Throughout the Robocon, the spirit of collaboration and knowledge exchange was not just evident. Still, it was the driving force - whether it was addressing pitfalls in the framework, swapping tips on finding the right testing library, or even discussing Frank's and Tatu's interactive sessions that went beyond expectations with engaging questions and the impact they left on the audience. Get ready to be immersed in a conversation that not only recaps the energy and learning from Robocon but also showcases how the Robot Framework community is driving the future of test automation. So plug in as we dive into everything Robot Framework with insights from the experts at the forefront of the automation world. Listen up!

It's not just the eclectic and distinguished lineup that sets Big Ears Festival apart in 2024. It's the host city of Knoxville, Tennessee, that pairs Southern charm with world sounds to present a festival that's more comfortable than most, with world-class venues that are closer than what most other cities can offer. Listen as Ryan Wilusz and Brianna Paciorka – co-hosts, journalists and Big Ears veterans – talk about how to plan for this year's festival, including some changes that might surprise those who have been before.  >> Link: 10 must-see Big Ears concerts and what to know for this weekend's downtown music festival >> Link: Don't miss him! Tickets to Andre 3000's Knoxville shows are available separately from Big Ears "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.  

The future of free parking on nights and weekends, a downtown Knoxville amenity that helps encourage people to visit and explore our city, is the subject of a survey that has surfaced some stress among downtown businesses. The survey on whether free parking is the best strategy moving forward was organized by a handful of downtown business owners, though it has gathered enough steam for the city to take notice and clear up some confusion. Ryan Wilusz and Brianna Paciorka talk about the implications of removing free parking and how the amenity contributed to the renaissance of downtown Knoxville.  The full story is available at knoxnews.com. "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

A viral video of Knoxville native Briston Maroney walking off stage toward the end of his hometown show at The Mill & Mine sparked a conversation among two of Knox News' biggest music fans, downtown reporter Ryan Wilusz and visual journalist Brianna Paciorka.  Listen as they discuss which Knoxville music venues have the best crowds, what you can do to improve everyone's concert experience and why shouting "Free Bird" is never a good idea.  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

Every host agency starting to look alike for you? Hear from over 30 host agencies in Host Week's Meet the Hosts sessions! We interview them to learn more about their culture, programs, and success stories. Tune in for the 10-20 minute interviews that will help differentiate and humanize the myriad of host agencies out there. Host Week 2024 Landing Site: https://har.news/hostweek View Host Week Magazine: https://har.news/2024HWmagazine Host Week Specials: https://har.news/deals Register for Host Week 2025: https://har.news/signupHW2025 7-Day Setup Course with HAR: https://har.news/7DScourse Host Week 2024 Survey: https://har.news/hwsurvey

Potchke was just named by USA TODAY as one of the top 47 restaurants in the country. While we're stoked to see some Knoxville representation, Knox News started thinking about local restaurants we wish made the list.  This casual conversation between your host, downtown reporter Ryan Wilusz, and fellow Knox News reporter Keenan Thomas led to a great discussion about the current state of the city's food scene and how success stories from restaurants like Potchke can help shape the future of food in Knoxville.  "The Scruffy Stuff" is presented by knoxnews.com. Want more downtown analysis? Sign up for the free weekly Urban Knoxville newsletter by clicking here, and join the downtown discussion by becoming part of the Urban Knoxville group on Facebook.

Tonight's rundown:    ·         Talking Points Memo: As predicted, Putin has been humiliated all over the world because of the war with Ukraine.  ·         Colonel David Hunt opines on Putin's folly and the aftermath. ·         Trouble ahead for Attorney General Merrick Garland after soft deal on Hunter Biden, he points finger at David Weiss.  ·         Did Attorney General Barr help Hunter Biden? Bill says yes. ·         New NBC poll reflects Biden administration chaos ·         Satirical Hunter Biden - strip club story garners criticism  ·         NYC drag queens warn ‘we're coming for your children' during pride event  ·         Smart Life: Concierge Membership on BillOReilly.com is surging  ·         This Day in History: Elvis performs last concert ever at Market Square  ·         Final Thought: Dogs after Covid   In Case You Missed It: Read Bill's latest column, "They're Not Victims" ·         It's the 'Summer Reading Special!' 'Killing the Killers,' Killing the Legends,' and 'Killing Crazy Horse' all for $32.95. We'll also give you a FREE 'Team Normal' hat. ·         'Team Normal!' gear is 15% for a limited time. Go to BillOReilly.com now and order!   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices