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Your Public Radio (WYPR), Baltimore NPR’s news station, is now a host newsroom for Report for America. The program places emerging journalists into local news organizations to report on under-covered issues and communities.

WCCM Latin X Boston is partnering with the Massachusetts Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs. The Costa Media Boston station will help market the organization to the Latino community.

Daniel Lenz has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales for both the Milwaukee and Madison, Wisconsin markets. He most recently served as VP Sales for iHeartMedia Milwaukee.

By a vote of 68-31, The Senate has confirmed Jessica Rosenworcel for another 5-year term at the FCC. Rosenworcel is the first female chair in the 86-year history of the Cmmission. She's been acting Chair since Ajit Pai stepped down when President Biden was elected. Her term actually began in July of 2020.

Ken Matthews was Radio Ink Editor Ed Ryan's guest Tuesday on Facebook and YouTube. Matthews was recently launched into syndication by Talk Media Network. The two discussed Matthews' long radio career, his friendship with Rush Limbaugh and how he plans to stand out in a crowded field of Conservative talkers. Watch the replay on FACEBOOK or YOUTUBE or LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

More than $250,000 was raised by Star 102 (WDOK-FM) during the "2021 Rainbow Radiothon." The event benefits University Hospitals (UH) Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital.

In Front Royal, VA the 13th Annual Camping for Hunger food drive was a success. Thousands in monetary and gift card donations along with more than 16,000 pounds of food will benefit the CCAP Food Bank.

Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Neil Young is on SiriusXM. The limited-run channel will be available until January 5, 2022.

Laura Hall has joined "Tanner & Drew" mornings on 105.9 The Brew in Portland. Her latest iHeart roots were in Colorado Springs as PD and afternoon host on My 99.9.

Vineeta Sawkar, long-time Twin Cities news veteran, is joining 830 WCCO. “The Morning News with Vineeta Sawkar” debuts January 3, 2022.