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Tell Me Something Good: There Will Be Mint Juleps And Horses

Even though Coronavirus is still very much a problem around the country little by little it does feel like we are getting a tiny bit closer to normal as far as sporting events go.

The Travelers Championship is happening this weekend here in Connecticut and now Churchill Downs has announced they WILL allow fans to attend this year’s Kentucky Derby. The Derby has been rescheduled for September 5th, during Labor Day weekend. They are saying there will be fewer fans than usual allowed in and everyone will be encouraged to wear masks. I would imagine there will be social distancing guidelines in place too. Even if you’re watching from home at least we all get to put on fancy outfits and watch the horses while sipping a mint julep right?!

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The Anna & Raven Show: Day Drinking, The Best Part About Being A Kid and Unconventional Tasks

Friday June 26th, 2020

Ever use being sick as an excuse when you weren’t really sick? (0:00)

What’s that unconventional task you ask your children to do? (3:38)

All I need to know about you! (10:15)

What is the best part about being a kid? We have the top five answers. (14:16)

Is there a right time to start drinking? Turns out there are. (18:12)

Would you care if your neighbor used your garbage can? (22:03)

How did Raven do this week as a husband? His wife Alicia lets us know in Raven’s Report Card! (28:51)

In today’s couple’s court, Ryan and Monica have been dating eight months and she’s never driven them anywhere! He says that’s as it should be, the man drives. Whose side are you on? (33:26)

Raven sinks another victory in Can’t Beat Raven, raising the total jackpot to $600 for when Anna & Raven return from a nice break! (39:15)

AJR Talks To Star Winners About Sibling Rivalries, Visualizing Songs, and Making Music From Their House

The guys in AJR jumped on a zoom call with Kevin Begley and a few winners for our latest Star At Home Session presented by Little Pub and Duchess Restaurants.

They talked about how their song writing process actually helped them make music during quarantine, what it’s like being in a band with siblings, and how Broadway has influenced a lot of their music. They also performed a few songs acoustic from their house!

Can’t Beat Raven 6/26/20

Tom tried but Raven claims another victory in Can’t Beat Raven, raising the jackpot total to $600!

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!

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

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

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!

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

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.