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Twin-City-native Isaac Thompson has been elected as a new member of the Board of Trustees for Minnesota Public Radio. Thompson currently holds the position of Managing Director at the New York Philharmonic where he has overseen planning, operations, and education.

iHeartMedia Connecticut's Adam Rivers is adding another station in the cluster to his Program Director duties. In his expanded role, Rivers will oversee various aspects of Hartford's KISS 95.7 (WKSS), including programming, music, on-air personalities, promotions, and digital operations.

Lisa Adams, Program Director and Air Talent at Lotus Seattle's STAR 101.5 (KPLZ), has announced that she will be leaving the station. Following Adams' departure, KPLZ Assistant Program Director Curt Kruse will assume the role of Interim Program Director.

Syndicated personality Delilah was surprised with a $100,000 donation for her Point Hope Ghana mission during a New York conference. Delilah spoke at Vision Expo East about the impact of free eye exams on changing lives.

Days after John DeBella announced his impending retirement from Philadelphia 102.9 WMGK, another legacy talent departed the station. Jim Kinney, a veteran production and on-air talent, retired on Friday, May 12, according to an announcement by Beasley Media Group.

Atlanta talk-radio staple Kim Peterson is bringing The Kimmer Show back to radio starting June 5. Dickey Broadcasting Company News/Talk XTRA 106.3/1230 (WFOM-AM) is bringing The Kimmer and sidekick Pete Davis in for a major daypart.

Audacy has appointed Jay Michaels as assistant brand manager of Mix 96.5 and 95.7 The Spot (KHMX) in Houston. Michaels, who previously worked at Cumulus Media in different programming and operations roles for 11 years, will also host middays on KKHH.

Marky Marc will become the new late-night host at Urban One Washington D.C.'s 93.9 WKYS starting on May 15th. A D.C. native, Marc moves back home after time on nights and afternoons with Audacy's 102 Jamz (WJMH) in Greensboro, NC.

Shay Moore will be taking over mornings on Cumulus Media Kansas City's 107.3 KC's R&B and Hip Hop (KMJK). The Shay Moore Morning Show will debut on Tuesday, May 30th. Moore's experience includes time across town at Carter Broadcast Group's KPRS.

Beasley Media Philadelphia personality John DeBella announced his retirement on Thursday morning. DeBella has been a prominent figure in Philadelphia radio for more than four decades on WMGK, including his Morning Zoo show. His last show will be Friday, June 30th.