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On the Friday episode of The Commute, Beacon Project lead writer Amy Condon takes over for Editorial Page Editor Adam Van Brimmer and talks with MedBank Executive Director Laura Morgan on how healthcare impacts affordable housing. 

On the back half, Van Brimmer talks with Do Savannah contributor Ariel Felton on the passing of Novelist Toni Morrison. 

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Jeffrey Jones got to work at his regular tennis spot after the storm.

PANAMA CITY — The identity of a bicyclist who died after police said he rode into the path of a vehicle Thursday has been released.

Panama City police identified the victim as Sheldon Reynolds, 72, of Panama City.

Police said Reynolds was on his bike around 4:20 p.m. Thursday near U.S. 98 and Bayview Avenue when he rode into the path of a commercial vehicle. He died at the scene.

The investigation is continuing and police asked anyone with information about the incident to call police at 850-872-3112 or CrimeStoppers at 850-872-TIPS. Callers may remain anonymous.

Charles Hauck of Gallery X, Tim  Morgado of New Bedford Pottery Works, Lee Heald of AHA!, Laura Orleans of New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center and Sharron Tetrault of the Unitarian Universalist Church of New Bedford talk about the evolution of the William Street Bow to Stern Festival.