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To Captain Esposito: An open letter requesting the city ticket and tow RVs and OVs
Captain Esposito, Thank you for taking my call earlier this week. I write to follow up on the issues we discussed and to request the LAPD to work closely with the LADOT to aggressively and continually ticket the RVs and OVs which continually and illegally park on both sides of Washington Boulevard. Many are not currently licensed or unsafe. Many constitute nuisances. All adversely affect the people who live and work on Washington.
Psychic Medium Releases Punk Rock Paranormal Book
Nicholas Robert Grossmann, a psychic in New England and paranormal investigator's journeys aren't recent but long into the past of traumatizing mediumship abilities to realizing how it was a training ground to who he has become today. Grossing up in Connecticut in the 80s and 90s you had to keep hush about having abilities. The little people who found out terrified them. Nowadays paranormality is the norm but before you would be considered a freak.
Wendy Cole Guests On TriVersity Talk With Host Wendy Stuart 7 PM ET Wednesday July 2nd, 2025
Wendy Stuart will be hosting TriVersity Talk! this Wednesday at 7 PM ET with featured guest Wendy Cole. TriVersity Talk! is a weekly web series with featured guests discussing their lives, activism and pressing issues in the LGBTQ Community. With TriVersity Talk!, the goal is to laugh and learn. This episode is a replay of one of the Best Of Triversity Talk shows from the past. TriVersity Talk! Is part of TriVersity’s ICARE Initiative.
Irene Michaels’ New House Anthem “Feeling Free” Now Available Worldwide Via TRAX Records
Multitalented entertainer and recording artist Irene Michaels has just released her empowering new single, “Feeling Free,” produced by TRAX Records’ DBeat. A celebration of self-expression and personal liberation, the track is available on all major streaming platforms via the iconic house music label TRAX Records. “Feeling Free” marks another bold chapter in Irene Michaels’s inspiring musical journey.
LORDE RELEASES HIGHLY ANTICIPATED FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM VIRGIN
27 JUNE 2025 (TORONTO, ON) — Today Lorde has released her highly anticipated fourth studio album ‘Virgin’. You can listen HERE: https://lorde.lnk.to/Virgin Following a string of successful singles — ‘What Was That,’ ‘Man of the Year,’ and ‘Hammer’ — which have been steadily climbing the charts and are nearing 200 million streams even before the album’s release, the next step in Lorde’s artistic evolution has arrived.
Brett Altman Puts a Shakespearean Twist on Modern Dating with “Pretty Long Island Girls”
Out Everywhere Now! Hoboken, NJ – It’s 3am. Romeo and Juliet just met at a bar in NYC...Romeo lives in New Jersey and Juliet’s been told never to cross the Hudson River. New Jersey-based artist Brett Altman just released his playful summer pop single, “Pretty Long Island Girls,” available now, across all streaming platforms. Brett says, “Every Long Island girl says they never go to New Jersey.” He joked with his producer that Jersey and Long Island have this obnoxious rivalry nobody can solve.
German Rock Blues Band WellBad Unveil New Single “Bucket List”
Acclaimed German rock blues band WellBad return with “Bucket List”, the fourth single from their new album, Oyster & Pearl. A groovy and genre-blending anthem, “Bucket List” merges americana, country-rap, and gritty blues rock into a soulful tribute to enduring love. The single is accompanied by an equally impressive music video directed by Detlef Overmann.
Brett Altman Puts a Shakespearean Twist on Modern Dating with “Pretty Long Island Girls”
Out Everywhere Now! Hoboken, NJ – It’s 3am. Romeo and Juliet just met at a bar in NYC...Romeo lives in New Jersey and Juliet’s been told never to cross the Hudson River. New Jersey-based artist Brett Altman just released his playful summer pop single, “Pretty Long Island Girls,” available now, across all streaming platforms. Brett says, “Every Long Island girl says they never go to New Jersey.” He joked with his producer that Jersey and Long Island have this obnoxious rivalry nobody can solve.
Natisa Gogol Releases Bold New Single ‘Matrix’
Ukrainian singer-songwriter Natisa Gogol returns with a powerful and soul-stirring new single, “Matrix,” available now on all major streaming platforms. More than just a song, “Matrix” is a deeply emotional manifesto — a call to awaken, to resist illusion, and to rediscover personal and spiritual freedom.
KATE BUSH’S ANIMATED SHORT FILM, ‘LITTLE SHREW’, TO PLAY EXCLUSIVELY IN CINEMAS NATIONWIDE
Published: June 26, 2025 -- The beautiful short film LITTLE SHREW, written and directed by Kate Bush will play exclusively in cinemas alongside critically acclaimed World War II German resistance feature film, FROM HILDE, WITH LOVE. Kate Bush's LITTLE SHREW - winner of Best Animation at the New York Short Animation Festival - focuses on a shrew who searches for Hope as she makes her way across a bombed-out city.
Craigology Invites Listeners To ‘Just Imagine’ With New Six Track EP
Represented by Decent Music PR, acclaimed producer, pianist, and keyboardist Craigology releases his highly anticipated EP, Just Imagine, a masterful collection of six instrumental tracks that fuse smooth jazz, Latin rhythms, and world music influences into one seamless, immersive listening experience. Just Imagine is a sonic invitation to let the mind wander and the spirit unwind.
Ivelisse del Carmen spotlights romantic anthem ‘An Ocean In Between’
Making waves with the release of her single ‘Las Mariposas’ earlier in the year, Ivelisse del Carmen is back as she spotlights her latest single, ‘An Ocean in Between’. A seamless blend of Puerto Rican passion and Latin American beauty, the track looks to propel Ivelisse as a rising talent. The London-based artist's latest offering is her first release performed in English, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter.
Jenna Louise ft. The Dunwells Release Heartfelt New Single ‘Better With Us’
Rising genre-fluid artist Jenna Louise, known for her powerful blend of singer-songwriter pop, indie, and rock, has teamed up with Leeds-based folk-pop favourites The Dunwells for a luminous new single, “Better With Us.” A vibrant celebration of emotional connection and unity, the track is now available on all major streaming platforms.
Jaeza Expand Their Sound With ‘Blowing Up’
Delivering their newest single, production duo Jaeza drop ‘Blowing Up:’ a track detailed with funky vibes, keeping to its steady pace throughout, this latest from the duo comes as another example of their approach, sound and vision, seeing the pair continuing to move with both intention and clarity.
Linndsyeah Unveils Emotionally Charged New Single ‘I'm Not Her’
Emerging Orlando-based singer, songwriter, and producer Linndsyeah returns with her new single “I'm Not Her”, a genre-bending pop track that explores heartbreak, self-worth, and emotional clarity. With elements of bedroom pop, alternative pop, chill pop, and singer-songwriter vulnerability, this deeply introspective release reflects the artist’s signature sound and storytelling.
LUCRE’s Signature Drive Shines Through on ‘Want To’
LUCRE’s newest single is here; unveiling ‘Want To’ via his own label, Sound Market, the Producer and DJ once again expands on his Techno-driven sound, offering a release that elevates his vision and brings yet more hard-hitting energy to listeners.
barDe To Drop Debut Single
Manchester just got its newest heartbreak queen. Irish-American singer-songwriter barDe (Pronounced: bard-ee) is to release her debut single "What the Hell, Hey" on July 25, 2025; an anthem from her upcoming album “The Pretty Red Flag Revival“ for every time someone ghosts you and you want to scream, cry, and dance all at once! This is more than just another breakup song. This is a revival, and barDe is leading the charge with the kind of honesty that makes you feel seen.
Cris Cap releases summery pop-RnB single ‘Little Yellow Car’
The release of ‘YOUNG GUN’ earlier this year turned many a head to the infectious soundcape of Cris Cap. Now returning for summer 2025, he is back with his latest single ‘Little Yellow Car’. A bright, pop-RnB anthem, the single draws on that lucious, care-free optimism that Cap’s back catalogue has oozed to date. Featuring smooth Rhodes licks and summery, slick melodies, ‘Little Yellow Car’ offers nothing but finesse and groove.
Ivelisse del Carmen spotlights romantic anthem ‘An Ocean In Between’
Making waves with the release of her single ‘Las Mariposas’ earlier in the year, Ivelisse del Carmen is back as she spotlights her latest single, ‘An Ocean in Between’. A seamless blend of Puerto Rican passion and Latin American beauty, the track looks to propel Ivelisse as a rising talent. The London-based artist's latest offering is her first release performed in English, marking the beginning of a bold new chapter.
Kam Boora releases sleek new hip-hop anthem ‘Even Scores’
Following the acclaimed release of ‘Sexy Drill’ earlier in the year, Kam Boora is back with the release of his latest anthem, ‘Even Scores’. Cutting a defiant, UK-drill-inspired flow, the single stands up as an infectious, no-holds-barred single. Cutting a commanding, defiant flow across the airwaves, ‘Even Scores’ provides a punchy, energetic anthem for the Kam Boora discography.
Bold Collab Energy: MITCH DB Returns with ‘Focus’ via Day & Night
MITCH DB unites with fellow Producers / DJs to bring his next collaborative release via Day & Night Records; teaming up with Level 8, Koen Fagen, and vocalist Noxxia, ‘Focus’ lands as a power-heavy production, with each contributor bringing their own strengths, creativity, and flair to the table. The result is an engaging listening experience, introducing bold vocal lines and robust low-end textures - a production built for maximum sonic impact.
TeaMarrr unleashes summery new anthem ‘Tea Party’
Her first release since ‘KITTEA CAT’ last year, TeaMarrr is back with a distinctive afro pop blend brewed up for the summer as she unveils her latest single, ‘Tea Party’. Having been signed to Atlantic Records & Raedio, ‘Tea Party’ is her very first independent release, as TeaMarrr looks to establish her career without being tied down. TeaMarrr is a Haitian-American singer-songwriter whose genre-blending creativity has earned her the status of a fast-rising young talent.
CamRus releases euphoric R&B-tinged new single ‘Relaxation’
Making his return to music-making for the first time in five years, CamRus is back with his latest single ‘Relaxation’. Making a name for himself as an actor, writer and director, the creative looks to reassert himself as a music-maker with his first single since ‘Anybody But Him’. With a dream-soaked introduction dancing across the airwaves, ‘Relaxation’ sports a polished, buoyant vibe that just keeps giving.
Mortez unveil pounding alt-rock single ‘Down With The Devil’
Following on from the release of ‘COVEN’ earlier in the year, LA-based duo Mortez are back as they showcase new anthem, ‘Down With The Devil’. The musical product of a love story, the group look to further cement their reputation as a fast-growing force of nature. Cutting across the soundwaves with a ferocious roar, ‘Down With The Devil’ offers a no-holds-barred look into the artistry of MORTEZ.
Jerry Jean teams up with Chloé Hogan on soul-pop anthem ‘Keep Breathing’
Bringing a genre-blending soul-pop anthem to the limelight, Jerry Jean’s latest single ‘Keep Breathing’ is an expansive call for authenticity in the modern world. With passionate, intertwining vocals over a driving production, the single searches for true meaning in a world drowned out by social media, algorithms, and avatars. The track sees Jerry team up with the golden-voiced Chloé Hoganto to create a duet that feels just as poignant as it does anthemic.
Older Future unveils emotionally detailed EDM single ‘MITCH’
Following the release of ‘Never Younger’ back in 2022, Older Future is back with his latest single ‘Mitch’. Taken from his forthcoming album, the artist returns with his unique approach to creativity, marking an end to his three-year hiatus. Carving out its colourful glow, ‘Mitch’ offers head-first immersion into the creative vibrance of Older Future. Complete with blood-pumping basslines and drum machines, the single offers a blend of genre-defying elements that refuse to stay in one lane.
Bailey Hyneman releases soulful new EP ‘AGAIN’
Releasing ‘Love I Need’ two years ago, Bailey Hyneman is finally back with new music, releasing her latest project, ‘AGAIN’, and putting an end to her hiatus. The EP looks to cement the Tennessee-based artist as an exciting young talent in the neo-soul soundscape. Sporning a commanding, poignant approach to songwriting, ‘AGAIN’ showcases Bailey Hyneman at the top of her game.
Ellisar unveils pop perfection on new single ‘OUTSIDE’
Already making waves in 2025, Ellisar is back as she looks to cement herself as a fast-rising young star. With a string of releases already under her belt, she unveils her latest anthem ‘Outside’. Effortlessly demonstrating her pop prowess, with high-energy electronic beats and sticky vocal refrains, 'Outside’ embodies a danceable tone that is built for late nights, loudspeakers, and letting go.
Has the Middle East Been Changed? By Howard Bloom
In the past week, the Middle East has been transformed dramatically. Here’s how. Iran says it has never pursued a nuclear weapon. In fact, Iran began work on nuclear weapons over 35 years ago, in the late 1980s, when it collaborated with Pakistani nuclear mastermind A. Q. Khan, the man behind Pakistan’s atomic bomb. Iran has also worked on nukes for decades with the North Koreans, who attained nuclear status nineteen years ago, in 2006.
Acid Modulation: Nuta Cookier Launches a Sonic Mission from São Paulo
São Paulo's Nuta Cookier continues their cosmic expedition through electronic music's outer reaches with "Acid Modulation," a three-track odyssey that crystallizes their evolving sonic identity. This release finds the artist expertly navigating the intersection of classic acid techno and contemporary dance floor sensibilities, crafting a narrative that's both nostalgic and futuristic.
Seeing the Oneness of the Church
This sole church is said to be catholic, or ecumenical [universal, world-wide], spread through all the globe, as it were. “Often” (says Calvin) “by the name ‘church’ we designate the entire multitude of men spread about the globe that professes to worship one God and Christ.” Where can we see the Christian church? Obscured behind many imperfections is the church which Jesus Christ has established on the earth.
When the Mission Field Comes to Us
The work of gaining souls to Christ by the gospel is so great and profitable, and the reward of those who are instruments in saving sinners is so great, and the danger of those who slight this work is so great, that those who are employed in the work of the ministry should spare no pains, travail, labour, and industry to woo souls to Christ. Ordinarily, sinners are saved by hearing the Word of God preached in a local church. But what if the sinners who most need the preaching don’t come to church?
Fred Lunsford, influential N.C. ministry leader, WWII veteran, dies at 99
Metadata: Topic(s): SBC NewsFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: MARBLE, N.C. — Fred Bruner Lunsford, an influential Baptist pastor, ministry leader, evangelist and World War II veteran from western North Carolina who served the Lord for more than 70 years, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 1, at age 99, six days before his 100th birthday. Lunsford was born March 7, 1925, and grew up on a farm in the mountain community of Marble, N.C., in Cherokee County.
Arizona’s David Johnson announces retirement plans
Metadata: Topic(s): SBC NewsFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: PHOENIX – David Johnson, executive director of the Arizona Mission Network of Southern Baptists since 2013, announced his intention to retire at the Convention Council meeting March 4 in Phoenix. He said he intends to continue in his present position until the election of his successor.
San Diego Serve Tour volunteers engage the next generation with the Gospel
Metadata: Topic(s): Send ReliefFormat(s): Text Articles Share this post: SAN DIEGO – Imagine taking a physics class in a language you’re still learning to speak. This is the reality for thousands of students in the City Heights area of San Diego, one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the United States. Just under 6 square miles, the area represents a population that speaks more than 45 languages and more than 100 dialects. All of these people groups converge at Crawford High School.
OPINION: RVs and Oversized Vehicles Should Be Aggressively Ticketed, Even if City Doesn’t Promptly Tow Them
VNC Member John Clark Brown Discusses Action That Could Be Taken Against Illegally Parked RVs and OVs By John Clark Brown (The following views are mine and not those of the VNC) RVs and Oversized Vehicles (OVs) line the streets of Venice and other Council District 11 (CD11) streets because CD 11 Councilwoman Traci Park’s office does not direct the LAPD and the Department of Transportation (DOT) to aggressively ticket the RVs and OVs which it could do even if it lacks the resources to tow them...
De Blasio got rid of a controversial admissions bump for Manhattan students. Banks wants to bring it back.
Schools Chancellor David Banks intends to bring back a controversial admissions bump for Manhattan eighth-graders at some of New York City’s most sought-after high schools, he told parents this week. The rule, which was scrapped by former Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2020, gave students from Manhattan’s District 2 first crack at a half dozen selective schools in the district, including Eleanor Roosevelt, NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies, and Millennium High School.
I became an African American studies teacher at age 55. It’s been daunting
First Person is where Chalkbeat features personal essays by educators, students, parents, and others thinking and writing about public education. We grappled in 2020 with a pandemic and the senseless murders of several unarmed Black men that led to social unrest in our country. The murder of Ahmaud Arbery, shot to death while jogging, hit especially close to home for me.
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"Our departing flesh will never abandon us." --Line of a poem sent by a valued PDPBR subscriber; image from VIDEO "Vatican Protest Of Sexual Abuse Stopped By Italian Police (VIDEO, PHOTOS) ... Watch video from the protest from the Voice of America" PUBLIC DIPLOMACY Elusive hearts and minds - Huma Yusuf, dawn.com: "Washington sees bilateral foreign assistance as a way to sway public opinion and foster stability by earning the trust of elusive hearts and minds.
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