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Go Explore Our State Asheville Pinball Machine Museum Do you remember when arcades were everywhere and you could go and spend hours roaming the games and racking up points? One of those games was the pinball machine and some people have become masters of the flippers. But did you know there is a place to…

Furry Friday: Meet Grape!

Do you like low key? I’m the lowest key. Do you like a snuggle buddy when you sleep or hang out on the couch? I’m the snuggliest. Do you like dogs that talk to you? I can be chatty when I want something. Do you like dogs that like to play fetch or tug of…

Serviceberry: A little-known native tree that birds (and gardeners) love

RALEIGH, N.C. (WPTF) – Many years ago, my family and I were visiting relatives in Ohio in early April. On the way back home it snowed, although it did not stick to the roads. It stopped snowing as we were coming down Fancy Gap mountain on the Virginia-North Carolina border, just north of Mount Airy. I have vivid memories of a tree with white blooms that caught my eye. It was a Serviceberry (Amelanchier) which is in the rose family. It is also called Shadbush, Shadblow, Juneberry, and Sugarplum. Native to all three regions of North Carolina and I had never seen one, so I read up on it and asked my “WPTF Weekend Gardener” co-host Anne Clapp about this interesting tree.

Furry Friday: Meet Shakka!

Meet Shakka: The Shy Guy Who Turns Into a Playtime Superstar! Shakka’s story hasn’t been the easiest-after a rough start in life and a foster home that didn’t work out (turns out cats aren’t his thing), this 2.5-year-old boy has been patiently waiting for his chance to shine. He’s a little shy and scared in…

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Kelsea Ballerini Covers Justin Bieber With A Patient During Visit To Phoenix Children’s Hospital

During a visit to Phoenix Children’s Hospital in May, Kelsea Ballerini continued her involvement with Musicians On Call, a music-based charity that brings live and recorded music to patients in healthcare environments. In a heartwarming TikTok video shared by the charity, Ballerini sang Justin Bieber’s 2010 hit, “Baby,” with a young girl in a hospital…… more >>

Kelly Clarkson Postpones Start Of Las Vegas Residency At Last Minute Due To Vocal Issues

Kelly Clarkson postponed her Las Vegas residency hours before the opening night due to vocal damage she suffered from rehearsals. In an Instagram post on Friday (July 4), the three-time Grammy-winning singer wrote: “I am devastated to have to postpone tonight and tomorrow’s opening at Caesars. The prep and rehearsals have taken a toll on…… more >>

LL Cool J And Jazmine Sullivan Cancel July 4th Philadelphia Festival In Solidarity With Striking City Workers

LL Cool J and Jazmine Sullivan decided to cancel their appearances at a Fourth of July festival in Philadelphia in solidarity with nearly 10,000 striking city workers. LL posted a video on social media on Thursday (July 3) that he captioned, “Dear Philly,” where the rapper explained his decision. “There’s absolutely no way that I…… more >>

Drake Alludes To Kendrick Lamar Beef While Addressing Fake Friends On New Song “What Did I Miss?”

On Friday (July 4), Drake hosted a livestream event called, “Iceman Episode One,” where the 5-time Grammy winner shared a brand new song titled, “What Did I Miss?” The track delves into the theme of fake friends and fractured loyalties, possibly related to his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar. While not directly naming Lamar or…… more >>

Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” Tops Apple Music’s List Of 500 Most-Streamed Songs Of The Decade

On Saturday (July 5), it was revealed that Ed Sheeran’s Grammy-winning 2017 single, “Shape of You,” has topped Apple Music’s list of the 500 Most-Streamed Songs of the Decade. The British pop superstar’s smash hit – which topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for 12 weeks – surpassed The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” (which came in…… more >>