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(By Deborah Parenti) A lot has been written about 2020, and no doubt, much more ink will be spent on a year that changed everything. About the disruption to lives and businesses, the pain and suffering — some apparent, some more stealthy, but in every instance, robbing someone, somewhere and in some way, of pieces of this fragile thing we call life.

iHeartRadio Communities Spotlight Media Grant Program is an initiative to support organizations that are making a positive impact within the communities iHeart serves. A million dollars in media will be granted to organizations working to positively impact social and racial justice.

WQXR (105.9 FM), New York City, will air five days of special programming to mark the composers 250th birthday. The Beethoven Immortal festival airs December 12 - December 16.

The 14th annual broadcast of An American Country Christmas with Kix Brooks is set. The program provides up to 24 hours of holiday content for stations.

The longtime WSB reporter, who lost his voice three years ago, has been covering Capitol Hill & DC for Cox Radio for over 30 years, posted to Facebook that he's looking for work.

RC Williams has joined the affiliate sales and marketing staff of United Stations Media Networks as a Digital Sales Specialist. Rakuten Japan, TuneIn, and Spreaker are among the companies Williams has worked for.

American Coyote tells the true story of Elden Kidd who ushered thousands across the border with Mexico. The series is produced by Westwood One, Imperative Entertainment and Pegalo Pictures.

OTHERtoneMedia is the name of the company. Pharrell Williams has produced the first podcast, OTHERtone with Pharrell, Scott, and Fam-Lay, will premier December 7.

KDKA News Radio in Pittsburgh will launch KDKA Radio Afternoon News Hosted by Rick Dayton (weekdays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.) on December 7.

Cox Media Group Atlanta’s radio stations partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to collect food and monetary donations to supply holiday meals for local families in need. 25,816 meals will be provided as a result of the campaign.