Tell Me Something Good: Class of 2020 Senior Makes Amazing Coronavirus-Themed Prom Dress Using Only Duct Tape

Tell Me Something Good: Class of 2020 Senior Makes Amazing Coronavirus-Themed Prom Dress Using Only Duct Tape

If there is one thing that has happened since this pandemic started it’s that people have become more creative than ever.

Peyton Manker, a class of 2020 senior in Illinois is a perfect example of that. She entered a $10,000 scholarship contest sponsored by Duck Brand duct tape which challenges kids to make prom dresses and tuxedos out of just duct tape. Peyton decided to make hers coronavirus-themed and now the dress is going viral. You can see a photo of it here. It took her 394 hours and 41 rolls of tape to make the amazing dress.

She says she expected people to talk about it locally but is surprised at how much attention it’s getting around the country.

 

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The Anna & Raven Show: Elevator Troubles, Annoying Tasks & Life Advice With Hayden!

The Anna & Raven Show: Elevator Troubles, Annoying Tasks & Life Advice With Hayden!

Thursday June 25th, 2020

Big name department stores are closing! (0:00)

What are those annoying projects your spouse asked you to do? (2:46)

That’s all I need to know about you. (10:02)

Ever get stuck in an elevator? (13:05)

New York, New Jersey & Connecticut have an announcement for anyone traveling to the tristate area. (24:42)

Life advice with Anna’s daughter, Hayden! (28:26)

Couples Court: Vanessa wants to take the kids on vacation that was gifted to them in January. Only catch is the kids will miss a week of school. Phil says after this year, NO WAY! Here the verdict right here! (32:03)

Mary was very close today but Raven pulled out another win to raise the jackpot up to $500 for tomorrow in today’s Can’t Beat Raven (38:17)

Can’t Beat Raven 6/25/20

Can’t Beat Raven 6/25/20

Mary had a close game against Raven, but the man did it once again and raises tomorrow’s jackpot up to $500!

Tell Me Something Good: 86-Year-Old Uses Stimulus Money on Homemade Zoo for Stuffed Animals

Tell Me Something Good: 86-Year-Old Uses Stimulus Money on Homemade Zoo for Stuffed Animals

I’m not sure if this woman was inspired by binge watching Tiger King or just loves zoo’s and stuffed animals. Either way it’s a great story for today’s Tell Me Something Good.

Nancy Connor is an 86-year-old woman who lives in Pawtucket Rhode Island. She wanted to do something to cheer people up. So she used her stimulus money to create a zoo for stuffed animals outside her house, and it’s become a big hit with kids in the neighborhood.

She told the WJAR, the local TV news station,  “I went through World War II which was tough but it’s nothing like what’s happening now everything is so sad. “People are walking up and down the street looking very sad and I thought well what can I do? I’m handicapped. I can’t go out there and do anything, but people love animals.”

Here’s the link to full story if you want to see video and photos of her front yard makeshift zoo. Pretty neat.

 

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The Anna & Raven Show: Fireworks, Portable Bathrooms, And Your First Summer Job!

The Anna & Raven Show: Fireworks, Portable Bathrooms, And Your First Summer Job!

Wednesday June 24th, 2020

Our first summer job (0:00)

All I need to know about you! (9:34)

It’s time for another reenactment from a post on the Nextdoor App (12:00)

What is the hottest thing that people are buying right now? (16:52)

What have you done that helped make you feel like thing’s are returning to normal again? (20:03)

Is it time for a sleep divorce? What is a sleep divorce? We got the details! (27:41)

In today’s Couples Court, Tina says since Ben named the dog & their daughter, their sons naming rights go to her right? Hear why he objects and decide who’s right for yourself! (30:57)

Jennifer tries her best in can’t beat Raven. Will she take away the jackpot or help it grow to $400!?  (37:04)
Star Flashback: Gavin Degraw 6/24/17

Star Flashback: Gavin Degraw 6/24/17

On June 24th, 2017 Gavin Degraw played a Star 99.9 Acoustic Session at the now closed Peaches Southern Pub and Juke Joint in Norwalk. Peaches announced their closing pre-pandemic with a new restaurant venture in New York.

Tell Me Something Good: Class of 2020 Graduate Has An Amazing Surprise Guest While Performing National Anthem

Tell Me Something Good: Class of 2020 Graduate Has An Amazing Surprise Guest While Performing National Anthem

There has been a lot of virtual graduations lately as a result of all the social distancing guidelines. Which has made for some pretty special, memorable moments for the class of 2020.

Portland State University graduate Madisen Hallberg was pre-recording the national anthem for her virtual graduation. In the middle of the performance a stranger showed up and asked if he could join her. That stranger turned out to be Emmanuel Henreid. He’s a classically trained singer who performs with the Portland Opera. What a truly amazing moment.

When Madison was asked about what happened she said ““Looking back, I’m so glad that people are touched by what happened. I think it’s important to spread positivity and hope for the future, and I think that’s what two people coming together to sing the anthem can do.”

 

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The Anna & Raven Show: Broccoli, Sleepwalking and Yard Work Without Shirts

The Anna & Raven Show: Broccoli, Sleepwalking and Yard Work Without Shirts

Tuesday June 23rd, 2020

We are proud of our Valedictorians, but Raven makes us look like old timers to these kids. (0:00)

Is it cool for a guy to work with his shirt off outside? (2:28)

What’s the longest you have been put on hold? (6:37)

All I need to know about you (10:14)

Do you sleepwalk? Do you know someone who sleepwalks? (14:17)

Anna’s bananas part two (21:43)

What is the number one vegetable in the country? Anna also tried broccoli for the first time (25:23)

Couples Court! Leslie thinks it’s the perfect time for a pool, Nick says they are avid travelers and a pool would be a waste of time and money. What do YOU think!? (30:42)

Can’t beat raven!  Will Maeve take down raven or will we see the Jackpot go up another one hundred dollars!? (37:39)