Pennsylvania Governor Wolf announced today, July 1st, 2020, that face masks are required to be worn in all public areas of Pennsylvania. COVID-19 is spiking to new levels in many areas of the country, and levels in Pennsylvania have taken an upturn, too, after largely being held in check as the state has been working toward reopening. The move to require masks is intended to … [Read more...] about Face Masks Mandated in Pennsylvania
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Happy Canada Day!
July 1st is Canada Day, the national day of Canada. It celebrates the anniversary of July 1st, 1867, the effective date of the Constitution Act, 1867 (then called the British North America Act, 1867), which united the three separate colonies of the Province of Canada, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick into a single Dominion within the British Empire called Canada. It was … [Read more...] about Happy Canada Day!
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“My RØDE Cast” Podcast Competition — An Update On June 18th, I told you about the “My RØDE Cast” podcast competition and invited you to listen and vote for my entry. Winners were announced today, and, alas, I wasn’t one of them. But I’m glad I participated. Maybe next year! If you’d like to listen to the winning podcasts, visit this page. Thanks again to everyone who voted … [Read more...] about News & Notes 3
Apple Announcements Monday at WWDC20
Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference 2020 is taking place this week. But for the first time, it’s not a physical conference — it’s a virtual conference, entirely online, and available not just to developers but to anyone interested. In past years it has been an expensive conference limited to a select number of developers chosen by lottery. Thanks to COVID-19, not … [Read more...] about Apple Announcements Monday at WWDC20
Today, June 19th, Is Juneteenth
Juneteenth is a holiday celebrating the liberation of those who had been held as slaves in the United States. Originating in Texas, it is now celebrated annually on the 19th of June throughout the United States, with varying official recognition. Lots of articles have been published online this week about Juneteenth, its history and its possible future as a US National … [Read more...] about Today, June 19th, Is Juneteenth
Joseph S. Skrzat Jr. — 1945-2020
Long-time passengers of Hagey Coach, Inc. may remember one of our most interesting and colorful drivers, Joe Skrzat. Joe passed away on Monday (6/15/20). He will long be remembered by all who worked with him, and probably by most who rode with him, too! He was 74 and had been in declining health. Joe was a Navy veteran and served in Vietnam. Following a 4-year career in the … [Read more...] about Joseph S. Skrzat Jr. — 1945-2020