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All the world’s a stage — especially this Takoma Park couple’s lawn for Halloween

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

A unique and popular local Halloween event takes place on the front lawn of a married couple’s home in Takoma Park, Maryland — and this is its final year.For seven years, Alice Weiss and Steven Badt have turned their front lawn into an elaborate stage where they put on an annual free Halloween play for the neighborhood, which hundreds attend.So many people show up, in fact, the city has to close off the block for the performance.“We live on this corner and it’s exposed and we wanted to do something more for Halloween,” Weiss said. “This year we have a cast of a dozen kids and parents, and we are putting on a full half-hour play.”This year’s play is Scooby Doo, set to take place at the corner of Tulip and Cedar Avenue.Badt, who does most of the set decoration, goes all out when it comes to stage props.“I spent a year dumpster diving,” Badt said. “People throw out cool stuff, meaning someone throws out their old desk because ...

SLC hosts local trades exposition for girls

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

Girls in Kingston and surrounding towns had an opportunity to explore the trades on Thursday.An event organized by Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) saw grade 7 and 8 students from the Limestone District School Board (LDSB), Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB), and Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) visit St. Lawrence College to attend interactive demos and meet local industry professionals. OYAP hosts a number of events on a yearly basis to encourage students to consider the trades as a viable a career option, but Thursday’s was focused specifically on showing young girls in the area that working in a trade is something they can do despite how male dominated they currently are.Only 5% of workers in the skilled trades are women, and OYAP would like to see that increase in the coming years. LDSB OYAP recruiter Courtney Soucy says doing so will benefit the industries themselves, as women can bring different perspecti...

Police investigating altercation that led to deadly stabbing in Melrose

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

Authorities are investigating an altercation in Melrose on Friday that led to a stabbing that left one man dead and another hospitalized, officials said.Officers responding to a reported disturbance at a home on Ledge Street around 7 P.m. found James Percent, 47, of Melrose, suffering from apparent stab wounds, according to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office. He was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.A preliminary investigation suggests a domestic altercation between Percent and a woman in the home led to a 21-year-old man who also lives in the home to become involved in an altercation, the district attorney’s office said.The other man involved was also hospitalized with stab wounds.No additional information was immediately available.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry dead at 54: TMZ

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

(KTLA/NEXSTAR) — Actor Matthew Perry, best known for his role on “Friends,” has died from an apparent drowning on Saturday, TMZ reports. He was 54 years old.Authorities responded to reports of a cardiac arrest at an L.A.-area home where Perry was located, according to TMZ. Meanwhile, People reports a Los Angeles Police Department representative confirmed an officer response to Perry's residence for the death of a male in his 50s. LAPD did not confirm the deceased was Perry, however.The circumstances surrounding the actor's death remain unclear, although reports claim no foul play was involved.Perry was most known for his iconic role as Chandler Bing on the hit NBC sitcom “Friends” which ran from 1994 to 2004. He also appeared in a variety of comedy films including, “Fools Rush In,” and “The Whole Nine Yards." Perry's final film role was in the 2009 Disney film "17 Again," while his final television role was a portrayal of late politician Ted Kennedy in the 2017 Reelz miniseries "The...

‘Friends’ actor Matthew Perry dead after apparent drowning: reports

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

Actor Matthew Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on the hit 90’s sitcom ‘Friends’, was found dead at a Los Angeles-area home on Saturday, according to several published reports. He was 54.TMZ and the Los Angeles Times both cited law enforcement officials who say he was found unresponsive in a jacuzzi by first responders. Foul play is not suspected.More to come

Palestinian-Americans, allies rally in downtown Chicago amid ground attacks in Gaza

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

CHICAGO — As the death toll in Gaza climbs, Palestinian-Americans and allies flooded downtown Chicago to protest.On Saturday, protestors gathered at Michigan and Wacker for about an hour before marching through the streets of downtown.The Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine said they will continue protesting until there's a ceasefire."We need everyone to pressure their congressman, we need a ceasefire now," Dunyah Abulaban, from the Chicago Coalition for Justice in Palestine, said. Palestinians plead ‘stop the bombs’ at UN meeting but Israel insists Hamas must be obliterated Thousands of Palestinian Americans and allies gathered to protest against the onslaught of Israeli bombings that have now killed more than 7,000 Palestinians trapped in Gaza."Our taxpayer dollars are going overseas to commit, you know, the genocide that is happening and if we don't stop it right now, it will be more hundreds of thousands of people that will be killed," Husam Marajda, from the U.S. Pales...

Tips from registered dietitian nutritionist

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

Vicki Shanta Retelny is a registered dietitian nutritionist. She says food is lifestyle medicine and can play a role in preventing breast cancer.  She recommends a variety of colorful plant foods for antioxidants, fiber, and healthy fats, especially:Berries contain colorful pigments in their skin that have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help fend off cancer.Blueberries, especially wild blueberries, have twice the antioxidants as conventionally grown blueberries. The blueish-purplish skins of blueberries contain anthocyanins, powerful pigments that prevent damage to the cells, which can lead to the proliferation of cancer cells.  Flaxseeds are packed with omega-3 fats, as well as lignans – a powerful plant estrogen, which is 800 times higher in flaxseeds than any other plant food. Ground flaxseeds (and lignans, in particular) have been shown to prevent breast cancer risk. Sprinkle a tablespoon or two into oatmeal, yogurt, and salads.Stories of Hope ...

Nearly $500K raised during 2023 'Komen Chicago Race for the Cure'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

CHICAGO — It was another successful finish at the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on Saturday. It was a sea of pink outside Soldier Field as runners prepared for the 2023 Komen Chicago Race for the Cure.Loved ones of those who battled breast cancer and survivors took part in the race and shared stories of the battles they faced. Breast cancer clinic at Northwestern helping Hispanic women with diagnosis, treatment and support Susan G. Komen's sister started the foundation in 1982 with the promise that she would help find a cure. Since then the organization has more than $1 billion for research and programs that support breast cancer patients.The group raised nearly half a million dollars during Saturday's race, which is the largest fundraiser of the year for the organization.

Instant Analysis: Shaky moments for Murphy, but solid 1st start

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Redshirt freshman Maalik Murphy made his first start for the No. 7 Texas Longhorns against BYU on Saturday and came away with a 35-6 victory.Murphy started in place of Quinn Ewers who is recovering from a shoulder injury suffered against Houston, and for his first time out in a live game, Murphy played solid. He finished the game with 170 passing yards, completing 16 of 25 passes with two touchdowns and an interception. He hit Adonai Mitchell for a 30-yard touchdown late in the second quarter and then found him again for the 13-yard score in the fourth quarter.MORE THAN THE SCORE: Stay up to date on sports stories like these, and sign up for our More than the Score sports newsletter at kxan.com/newslettersMurphy lost a fumble in addition to the interception, but the fumble wasn't entirely his fault after he hit from his blind side. The interception came in the first quarter, and Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian said it was more of a miscommunication than anything...

Area college football: Aaron Syverson’s seven first-half TD passes pace Johnnies rout

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:12:52 GMT

Aaron Syverson threw seven touchdown passes in the first half as St. John’s rolled to a 62-7 victory over St. Scholastica in an MIAC Northwoods division game Saturday in Collegeville, Minn.Syverson, a senior from Minnetonka, threw two scoring passes to three different receivers — Marselio Mendez from Cretin-Derham Hall, Alex Larson from East Ridge and Nick VanErp from Battle Lake, Minn. — and one to Troy Feddema as the Johnnies led 49-7 at intermission in front of a crowd of 2,981 at a cold and blustery Clemens Stadium.“We just executed really well,” Syverson said. “We might not always be able to have this same kind of success against every team, but this should be our goal every week.”St. John’s, coming off a 38-35 loss to Gustavus-Adolphus last week, improved to 6-2 overall and 5-1 in the MIACBethel 40, Carleton 0Coach Steve Johnson picked up his 250th career victory as the Royals blanked the Knights 40-0 in an MIAC game in Northfield, Minn. Joh...