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(By Pat Bryson) Today my friends in Canada celebrate Canada Day. We in the U.S. are gearing up for our July 4th celebration. I hope it's a big one this year! I plan to gather with friends around a pool to eat, drink and thank God for life, liberty, and happiness.

(By Jeffrey Hedquist) Today people can – and do – prepare for every aspect of any experience, big or small. Whether they’re taking a vacation across the globe or dining at a neighborhood café, people have a low tolerance for surprise.

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio, Inc. (MIW), the non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of female leadership in radio broadcasting, selected a national Adult Contemporary format host and Community Outreach Director for Townsquare Media.

The Townsquare Media morning star, who announced on June 17 that he's seeking to succeed Phil Murphy as the Garden State's Governor, is permitted to continue hosting the morning show at WKXW-FM until he formally files paperwork seeking the political post.

At the end of 2017, a group of investors led by Larry Fuss came together to purchase what is today KHKU "Star 94.3," serving the Hawaiian island of Kauai. Now, Fuss is expanding his holdings in the 50th state in a significant way.

He owned, operated, or managed some 28 different radio and TV stations from West Palm Beach to the San Francisco Bay Area. Now, many in the radio industry are pausing to pay tribute to Steve Lapa, who has died at the age of 72.

Alpha Media's recently relaunched WERV-FM "95.9 The River," which today boasts a Classic Alternative format serving suburban Chicago from Aurora, Ill., is welcoming Greg Beharrell to its programming grid.

Twin 6-3 decisions last week by the U.S. Supreme Court could usher in a new era at the FCC when it comes to how it interprets a Congressional law that may have a double meaning in cases when a Commission decision is deemed arbitrary and capricious.

When it comes to The Queen City of Ohio, there's perhaps no more familiar name when it comes to local radio personalities than Jim Scott. He retired in 2015 and in 2022 was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). On Friday night, Scott lost his battle with the disease.

Station management says it is "enhancing its lineup across all dayparts with optimized scheduling and compelling new shows," adding that the updates "underscore WABE’s commitment to delivering the best national and Atlanta-focused programming and experiences across multiple platforms."