News from the University of Maryland Medical Centre:

JOYFUL MUSIC MAY PROMOTE HEART HEALTH, ACCORDING TO UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STUDY

Research team concludes the cardiovascular benefits of music are similar to those found in their previous study of laughter

So... while you're out there hugging your Alderman, maybe hand them some tickets to the Beethoven Festival!  Something tells me they're going to need some help with their blood pressure next week.