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Poetry Emotion: Sentiments drive work of Prince William County’s youngest Poet Laureate

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:21:24 GMT

Prince William County Poet Laureate Michelle Garcia Woodbridge seen at Woodbridge Senior High School's unveiling ceremony for The Origin Project on May 24, 2023. (Courtesy, Michelle Garcia. Photo by Cathy Hailey) Prince William County Poet Laureate Michelle Garcia Woodbridge seen at Woodbridge Senior High School's unveiling ceremony for The Origin Project on May 24, 2023. (Courtesy, Michelle Garcia. Photo by Cathy Hailey) Michelle Garcia loved books as a child, and a love for writing quickly followed. In fact, she wrote her first nonfiction piece at age 11, memorializing the day her grandfather passed away from cancer.“I’ve always been a writer before I was even old enough to know it,” she said. “It’s been innate ...

Chapman, Kiermaier win 4th Gold Gloves; rookies Volpe and Doyle also win

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:21:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Toronto third baseman Matt Chapman and outfielder Kevin Kiermaier won their fourth Gold Gloves, while New York Yankees rookie shortstop Anthony Volpe and Colorado rookie center fielder Brenton Doyle were among 13 first-time winners of the fielding honor.Toronto, Texas and the Chicago Cubs tied for the high among clubs with three winners each, Rawlings announced Sunday.Cleveland second baseman Andrés Giménez and left fielder Steven Kwan won their second Gold Gloves, along with Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson and left fielder Ian Happ and Arizona first baseman Christian Walker.First-time AL winners included Texas catcher Jonah Heim, first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and right fielder Adolis García, Toronto pitcher José Berríos, Houston utilityman Mauricio Dubón and Volpe.In the NL, first-time winners included San Diego right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. and utilityman Ha-Seong Kim, Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler, Arizona catcher Gabriel Moreno, Cubs second baseman Nico Hoer...

Dak Prescott and Dallas lament missed chances in 28-23 loss to Philadelphia

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:21:24 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dak Prescott got all the help he needed — thanks to a startling 56 yards of Eagles’ penalties — to deliver the Cowboys to the brink of an extraordinary victory that would have kept them in the mix for the top spot in the NFC.The Cowboys fell oh-so short.About 5 yards shy, in fact, of the go-ahead touchdown when CeeDee Lamb was wrapped up by Darius Slay in the final seconds that sealed Dallas’ 28-23 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.The Cowboys (5-3) needed a major comeback to even try and pull this game out — and they’ll need an even bigger resurgence to make a run at the NFC East crown.The 49ers already blew out Dallas 42-10 last month. This loss — in a game stuffed with close calls that never went their way — left the Cowboys 2½ games behind the Eagles (8-1) for first in the division.Sure, nine games are left, including a Dec. 10 primetime home rematch against the Eagles, but two losses already to two of the top teams in the conference have left D...

Shelter-in-place in Highland neighborhood of Denver due to barricade

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:21:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- A shelter-in-place was issued for several blocks in the Highland neighborhood Sunday evening.The Denver Police Department told FOX31 this was to ensure safety in the area because police were working on negotiating with a barricaded man. Arvada Police searching for possibly armed shooting suspect It started out with a call for a person in crisis, but DPD said it turned out that the party involved had multiple warrants, and he barricaded himself in the area.Several blocks near 35th Avenue and Navajo Street were advised to shelter in place.This is a developing story and this article will be updated as more information becomes available.

Denver food pantries stretched thin helping migrants with rising demand

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:21:24 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- There are nearly 2,200 migrants currently being sheltered in Denver, according to data from the City and County of DenverThe city has sheltered and supported around 26,000 migrants from the southern border at a cost of more than $29 million. Immigration court backlog could delay cases for migrants arriving in Denver Local food pantries are stepping in to help do what they can to feed the migrant population.Inside Servicios De La Raza on 14th Street in Denver, on any given weekday, you can find Jenny Santos, the essential services director, helping out those in need. “There has been an increase of people migrating to the state of Colorado because of political reasons, because of different circumstances," said Santos.She said many of the families are new arrivals from Central and South America.They come in hopes of getting housing assistance or snagging a box or bag of food. “The increase among our migrant population is a lot of individuals. We’re seeing 175 people ...

Fans hope military academy games become tradition at Mile High

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:21:24 GMT

DENVER, (KDVR) — Hours before kick-off Saturday afternoon, thousands of fans filled the parking lots at Empower Field at Mile High.But the typical orange and blue seen here on the weekends was replaced by blue and silver, with Falcons fans showing up by the masses for the annual Air Force vs. Army game.  Rockies outfielder second rookie in franchise history to win Gold Glove Award “You can’t ask for anything better than this.” Alex Inscoe said. “It’s a special day.”Inscoe knows a thing or two about this rivalry, which dates back to 1959. He runs the Facebook page “History of Air Force Falcons” and said Saturday’s meeting was one for the record books. It’s the first time the two service academies have played in Denver at Mile High. “Being a Broncos season ticket holder and an Air Force season ticket holder, this is special,” He said. “I actually got to drive 10 minutes to an Air Force game for the first time in my life.”More than 50,000 fans were expected to be at th...

Crews put out overnight fire at Sweetwater home caused by power line; no injuries

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:21:24 GMT

Crews battled fierce flames after a fire broke out overnight inside a home in Sweetwater, leaving one family in need of help.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze near Southwest Seventh Street and 113th Avenue, early Sunday morningCellphone video captured sparks of light as bright orange flames rose into the sky, Neighbors were stunned as they kept a safe distance from the flames. Multiple people stood outside, some wrapped in covering.Speaking through a translator, a man said there was a party at the home before the fire erupted.“Well, when we got out, the dog was crying, and we saw there was a fire in the back,” he said.Officials said a power line near the home sparked the flames.At one point, there was a small fire on a line as embers dripped down below. Crews were able to put it all out.However, some said they are scared the damage has already been done.“I was scared. I have my washing machine back there, things that I use,” sai...

Jewish communities come together as Florida lawmakers prepare to address safety amid rise in antisemitic incidents

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:21:24 GMT

Members of the Jewish community came together this weekend across Florida to reflect on their history and pray for their future, as state lawmakers plan to address safety concerns in a special session this week.Members of the Jewish community gathered Sunday in Miami Beach for an evening of prayer on the 85th anniversary of “Kristallnacht,” or the “Night of Broken Glass.”German Nazis destroyed more than 7,000 businesses and killed 91 Jews on Crystal Night, between Nov. 9 and Nov. 10, 1938.The gathering comes at a challenging time, as the Israel-Hamas war rages on, and hate is at an all-time high.“Since the war in Israel began, we have seen antisemitism skyrocket to new and dangerous heights, both in America and around the world,” said a speaker at the event in Miami Beach.Florida lawmakers are set to meet during a special session Monday with the goal of cracking down on safety issues for the Jewish community.“I’m the only Republican Je...

4-year-old girl critical after being accidentally shot by sibling at NW Miami-Dade home, police say

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:21:24 GMT

Rescue crews rushed a 4-year-old girl to the hospital after, police said, a sibling grabbed a gun and opened fire in what investigators are calling an accidental shooting.According to Miami-Dade Police, there was an adult inside the home at the time of the incident at a home off Northwest 21st Avenue in Northwest Miami-Dade, Sunday afternoon.Also inside the residence, detectives said, were the victim and other children between the ages of 2 and 6.“Several people inside of the location screaming,” a dispatcher said in radio transmissions.Police said a sibling picked up the firearm and it went off, striking the girl.“We got a pediatric trauma alert,” a first responder said in radio transmissions.Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews rushed the young patient to Ryder Trauma Center, where she remains in critical condition Sunday night.“We have a small, 4-year-old child now who will not be going to school tomorrow, who will not be enjoying the things that a 4-year-ol...

Too many boomers in Brussels? EU goes big on its age problem

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:21:24 GMT

BRUSSELS — Brussels is no city for young officials. The European Quarter is filled with gray-haired Brussels lifers who know the corridors of powers like the backs of their (wrinkled) hands. But the European Commission revamped its hiring system to draw in fresh blood. The powerful EU executive unveiled a leaner entrance exam and a more modern work culture in a bid to attract millennials to its ranks. However, many say more drastic reforms are needed to reverse the aging of the EU’s officials.The average age of full-time Commission staffers — known as administrators in Brussels parlance — spiked over the last decade as the number of new competitions was cut to the bone and young aspiring civil servants were scared off by the concours, the EU’s notoriously lengthy selection procedure. And the few millennials who have made it to the Berlaymont complain that they are treated as second-class staffers. “I have older colleagues who earn five or six times more than me to do exactly th...