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Fairfax Co. farmers markets start up new season for fresh, locally grown foods

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:04:06 GMT

Farmers markets in Fairfax County, Virginia, are ready for a new season of offering fresh and healthy foods to D.C. area residents, starting April 19.The Fairfax County Park Authority said they would host 10 markets.It’s an opportunity for residents to find a range of “fresh and locally grown produce, delicious baked goods, prepared foods and family friendly market activities, including live musical performances,” the Park Authority said in a news release.Check out the market schedule of times and locations:WednesdaysMcCutcheon/Mount Vernon: April 19 to Dec. 20, from 8 a.m. to noon at Sherwood Regional Library in Alexandria.Oak Marr: May 3 to Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Oak Marr Recreation Center in Oakton.Wakefield: May 3 to Oct. 25, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Wakefield Park in Annandale.ThursdaysAnnandale: May 4 to Nov. 2, from 8 a.m. to noon at Mason District Park.Herndon: May 4 to Nov. 9, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Old Town Herndon, near the Red Caboose....

Double-A team loses no-hitter 7-5 on 5 walks, 4 hit batters

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:04:06 GMT

MADISON, Ala, (AP) — Three pitchers combined on a seven-inning, no-hitter for the Los Angeles Angels’ Double-A Rocket City Trash Pandas only to lose 7-5 to the Cincinnati Reds’ Chattanooga Lookouts in a doubleheader opener Saturday after wildness caused a seven-run top of the seventh.Rocket City pitchers walked five, hit four batters and threw a run-scoring wild pitch in the seventh inning and were hurt by a dropped fly ball with the bases loaded on what could have been the final out. Coleman Crow, a 22-year-old right-hander who was a 28th-round pick in the 2019 amateur draft, left with a 3-0 lead after six innings and 78 pitches. He struck out six and walked two.Ben Joyce, a third-round draft pick last summer, relieved. The 22-year-old right-hander walked his first two batters, induced a popup and walked a third.After a strikeout, Joyce (0-1) forced in a run with his fourth walk and got Jose Torres to fly to center. Jeremiah Jackson, a second-round draft pick in 2018, d...

Coyotes beat Ducks 5-4 in OT; 10th straight loss for Anaheim

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:04:06 GMT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Barrett Hayton scored at four minutes of overtime to give the Arizona Coyotes a 5-4 victory over Anaheim on Saturday, the Ducks’ 10th loss in a row.Max Jones gave the Ducks their first lead at 4-3 with 1:52 to go in regulation, but Matias Maccelli tied it with 36 seconds left with goalie Ivan Prosvetov off for an extra attacker. Clayton Keller scored his 37th goal of the season for Arizona. Christian Fischer and Lawson Crouse also connected, with Crouse’s goal coming on the power play. J.J. Moser had two assists, and Prosvetov stopped 25 shots.Adam Henrique scored twice for Anaheim, and Ryan Strome had a goal and two assists. Anaheim, which entered Saturday tied for last in the NHL with Chicago and Columbus at 56 points, hasn’t won since beating Columbus at home on March 17.With Anaheim goalie John Gibson sidelined with an illness, Olle Eriksson Ek was recalled Friday from San Diego of the American Hockey League, where he was 2-13-0 with a 4.81 goals-agains...

Israeli military says 3 more rockets fired from Syria into northern Israel early Sunday, hours after a similar launch.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:04:06 GMT

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli military says 3 more rockets fired from Syria into northern Israel early Sunday, hours after a similar launch.Source

Steele, Wisdom help Chicago Cubs beat Texas Rangers 10-3

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:04:06 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs manager David Ross looks at Justin Steele and sees more of the same from last season.The young left-hander knows what he does well, and he makes it work for him.“I think he settled into who he was last year, and we’re seeing a really good version,” Ross said.Steele pitched six effective innings and Patrick Wisdom homered, helping the Cubs beat the Texas Rangers 10-3 on Saturday.Trey Mancini had three of Chicago’s 14 hits in its third consecutive win. Yan Gomes hit a solo homer in a four-run eighth, and Wisdom, Dansby Swanson, Nico Hoerner and Nick Madrigal each had two hits.“It’s a team offense,” Wisdom said. “Everybody’s coming up with big knocks, especially with guys in scoring position.”Swanson is batting .429 (12 for 28) in his first seven games with the Cubs after signing a $177 million, seven-year contract as a free agent. He emphatically pumped his right arm twice after scoring the team’s final run.“He just makes thing...

Fire causes extensive damage, dog rescued

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:04:06 GMT

ADAMS COUNTY, Colo. (KDVR) -- A vehicle fire in Adams County Saturday spread to a nearby home and other vehicles before being extinguished.One pet was safely evacuated from the fire and there were no injuries.South Adams County Fire Department responded to the fire, which was in the area of 73rd Place and Krameria Street."Wires catching on fire, exploding power lines, I mean it was crazy," Lily Medina, a neighbor, said.Fire crews were able to contain the fire to the house, where they found a dog inside."The dog looked injured, you know," Medina said, "we could hear him yelping and crying from down the street and hopefully he wasn't too injured."Butch, the dog, was treated and is recovering Saturday night."I was like 'mom, come look at this, there's a flame' and then I said 'I'm probably going to call 911,'" Silas Montoya said. Rider seriously injured after hit-and-run with another motorcycle Montoya, 10, lives on the block and was the first to notice the fire. He lives in the home...

Hong Kong, city without TikTok, offers window to America’s potential future

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:04:06 GMT

(CNN) — Across the United States, more than 150 million people are being faced with the possibility of a new reality: life without TikTok.The wildly popular short-form video app has been at the center of an ongoing battle, with lawmakers calling for an outright ban, and the company portraying itself as a critical community space, educational platform and just plain fun.In Hong Kong, there’s no need to imagine that reality: TikTok discontinued its services there in 2020.Its abrupt departure was met with mixed reactions: disappointment from some users and content creators, but also relief from others who say life is better without the app’s infinite scroll.At the time of its exit, TikTok had a relatively modest presence in the city and was not ubiquitous like it is in the US today.But the varied reactions to its departure, and the way users have pivoted to other platforms or even real-life offline communities, offer Americans a glimpse into their potential TikTok-les...

Star Wars scare: T police find costumed rider when responding to report of person armed with rifle

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:04:06 GMT

Transit police officers responding to a report of a person armed with a long rifle at Back Bay Station got a surprise on Friday night when they came face-to-face with a person decked out as Boba Fett.The rider dressed in a Star Wars costume prompted the call around 6 p.m.T police said they spoke with the person and determined the scene was safe.https://twitter.com/MBTATransitPD/status/1644698766765707267

Brockton shooting leaves 20-year-old man hospitalized

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:04:06 GMT

A 20-year-old man was rushed to the hospital Saturday after he was shot in Brockton, officials said.Officers responding to a reported shooting on Main Street found the man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound, according to Brockton police. He was taken to a nearby hospital with what were considered non-life-threatening injuries.No additional information was immediately available.Anyone with information is asked to call police.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Dansby Swanson’s emotional day ends with the Chicago Cubs’ 10-3 win against the Texas Rangers

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:04:06 GMT

A relaxing morning in the Chicago Cubs clubhouse suddenly turned somber before Saturday’s game against the Texas Rangers.Mallory Swanson, the wife of Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and a star on the U.S. women’s national team competing in this summer’s World Cup, suffered a left knee injury during an exhibition game against Ireland and had to be carted off the field and taken to a hospital.Dansby Swanson watched the game on TV with his teammates and was obviously distraught at the sight of his wife writhing in pain on the field.But he somehow was able to focus on the task at hand by first pitch, contributing a pair of hits and making a heads-up baserunning play in a 10-3 win against the Rangers.“He loves this stuff, he loves being out here, he loves competing,” Ian Happ said of Swanson. “Pretty impressive for him today to be able to do what he did. We were all watching the game earlier. Pretty somber (mood). For him to be able to do that and show t...