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These trees in Denver parks are 'famous' celebri-trees

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Mile High City is home to some of the best parks in the country, and there are literally hundreds to choose from.There are all kinds of trees in those parks, many of notable species, some that have won awards and even some that are locally famous. Denver parks among best in country Trees are vital to quality of life, according to the Denver City Forester, as they produce oxygen, reduce smog, cool neighborhoods and add value to properties, all while adding natural year-round beauty to the city.Here are some of Denver's "celebri-trees" and the notable species that you can find in local parks.Kentucky coffeetree, Washington ParkA Kentucky coffeetree in Washington Park is a state champion tree and a celebrity in Denver, according to the city forester's website. This particular tree is one of the largest of its species recorded in Colorado.Averaging around 40 to 50 feet at maturity, coffeetrees can be a benefit to buildings and parks. They provide shade during the ...

Fight club leads to love in high school comedy ‘Bottoms’

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

When you just can’t land a date, it may be time to think outside the box. That might be getting on an app or signing up for a matchmaking service.But in the new teen comedy “Bottoms,” they choose to start a fight club.What? I know what you’re thinking; a fight club? That’s not romantic.But it’s a movie, and so it’s pretend. And if you don’t like that, come at me, bro. Oh, high school. Yeah, a lot of that. But, those awkward teenage years can be absurdly funny too. And in the new comedy “Bottoms,” laughs are a top priority.Ruby Cruz: “The humor is so camp and so ridiculous. I love. I was like, ‘Oh, wow. They are getting away with some (expletive). I want to be a part of this.”A part of what? Well, when unpopular best friends PJ and Josie finally get some attention, it’s not for a good reason.Rachel Sennott: “A rumor start that they went to juvie, and they kind of use that to their advantage and ...

Season 2 of Amazon Prime’s ‘The Wheel of Time’ comes out Sept. 1

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

Sometimes you just wanna get lost in a fantasy…Not that kind of fantasy, Alex. This is a family show, geez.We’re talking about the kind of fantasy adventure with magic powers and the fight between good and evil.Which is the kind of stuff you’ll find in season two of “The Wheel of Time.”Rosamund Pike (as Moraine): “Everyone has a choice. And every choice has a consequence.”The stakes are high in season two of the Amazon Prime series “The Wheel of Time.”Rosamund Pike (as Moraine): “We didn’t defeat the dark one. We set him free.” The dark one is still causing chaos.And our heroes are now separated as they continue their quest to defeat him.Rosamund Pike (as Moraine): “Protecting Rand, guiding him, that is the only thing that matters.”Rosamund Pike returns as Moraine.And she’s dealing with a lot after the events of season one.Rosamund Pike: “To lose the one power is about as devastating a thing as...

Miami Marlins player Jazz Chisholm Jr. hosts red carpet event to promote launch of his new foundation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

The face of Major League Baseball is doing it big. Miami Marlins player Jazz Chisholm Jr. was seen on the red carpet to promote the launch of his new foundation.Hosting the star-studded event on Monday, Chisholm received love from many of his pro-athlete friends such as newcomers Marlins Josh Bell and Jake Burger. Both of them said that playing with Chisholm was big reason as to why they were excited to join the team. Also in attendance was Dolphins player Brandon Jones.The reason for the event was for Chisholm to give back to the game that gave him so much, especially in the Bahamas.“We were talking about this for when I started playing professional baseball and I told my agent, I told him and I said, ‘Listen, as soon as I can make it happen, I want to make it happen,” Chisholm said. “It’s been in the works for four years, three and a half years right now. I mean, they’ve been doing a great job, especially to get it launched now around this time...

Authorities investigate crash involving cyclist in Newton

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

An investigation got underway in Newton Monday after a serious crash involving a motor vehicle and a cyclist, police said. Newton police in a statement on social media said officers first responded to the scene near the intersection of Watertown Street and Bridge Street around 5:30 p.m. A portion of Watertown Street was closed after the crash and remained closed as of around 7:15 p.m. as state and local authorities continued their investigation. No further information was immediately available.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Wasps, hornets force temporary closure of small park in Ashland

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

The town of Ashland has recently been dealing with a massive pest problem in the form of wasps and hornets. The insects, including paper wasps, yellow jackets and hornets, have taken over a part of the downtown area over the past week, forcing officials to cordon off a small park on Front Street and call in outside help from a pest control company.“I’ve never seen anything like this,” said Ashland DPW Director Doug Small in an interview on Monday. The aggressive wasps, which unlike bees, can sting multiple times and survive, have stung at least two people in recent days.“These are all naturally territorial wasps, so this is expected,” said Ashland Conservation Agent Becca Soloman. “They’re just a little more aggressive than we would like to see in a public space.A pest control company sprayed a green-friendly insecticide in the affected area on Friday. But that did little to stop the wasps. On Monday, the company was back to spray again. Though they looked in trees an...

Mets Notebook: Edwin Diaz hopes to pitch this season after torn patellar tendon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

Edwin Diaz has a goal in sight: He wants to pitch this season.Whether or not his right knee will cooperate is another story, but so far his rehab from a torn patellar tendon is going so smoothly that the Mets closer is eying a late September return.“The goal is I want to pitch this year,” Diaz said Monday, speaking to reporters for the first time since April. “But I’ve got all the checkmarks to check off and we have to see what’s coming up.”A typical timeline for a return is six-to-eight months. September would put the 29-year-old right around the six-month mark. Diaz is still a few weeks off from having to make a decision, but he hopes to hit enough rehab benchmarks to be able to return before the final game of the season in October.Diaz hit a major benchmark Sunday when he threw his first outdoor bullpen. He didn’t face hitters, but he did throw off a mound to a catcher. It was the first time he pitched in a scenario that might mimic a gam...

Healey issues statement in response to wave of weekend gun violence

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

Gov. Maura Healey responded to a rash of gun violence seen across the state over the weekend by issuing a statement and pointing to a small infusion of federal funds her administration has directed to violence prevention programs.On Saturday, eight people were shot in Boston after two men opened fire on each other just as a parade heralding the city’s annual Caribbean Carnival was taking place. In Worcester, a similar event was shuttered early on Sunday after an adult and a child were struck by bullets fired by a pair of mutual assailants.The governor also addressed recent violence in Springfield. In mid-August Victor Nieves, 34, took his own life after he allegedly forced his way into his neighbor’s home and killed 52-year-old Kim Fairbanks before shooting two of her grandchildren and her dog. Aubrianna Lynn Serra, 10, died of her injuries days later.“I’m heartbroken over the gun violence that occurred this weekend in Boston and Worcester amid proud celebrations of cult...

‘Don’t be a Michael Scott’ and avoid getting Storrowed: Massachusetts DCR adds new ‘Cars Only’ sign ahead of move-in day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

Will the state’s efforts to curb Storrowing actually work this move-in season?The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation has been on a full-court press ahead of move-in day on Sept. 1 — trying to get the word out so people moving their couches and beds in U-Haul trucks don’t slam into low-clearance bridges and overpasses on Storrow Drive, Soldiers Field Road, and Memorial Drive.In addition to a funny social media campaign, DCR on Monday put up a new, more visible and durable “Cars Only” sign on David G. Mugar Way.“This year DCR has expanded our efforts to ensure the public knows about low bridge clearances on our river roads to ensure that we can safely welcome students back to school and new residents to the area,” said DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo.“We have implemented a pilot program to test out new, more visible and durable signage on Mugar Way and to warn people of the dangers of driving box trucks on low clearanc...

A healthier Andrew Benintendi has been showcasing power for the Chicago White Sox

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:00:37 GMT

The Chicago White Sox weren’t having much success against Seattle Mariners starter Luis Castillo.Andrew Benintendi struck out his first two at-bats against the right-hander.And Castillo had fanned four consecutive Sox batters when Benintendi came to bat again in the sixth inning of the Aug. 21 game at Guaranteed Rate Field.“I was getting blown away by his heaters and I figured, ‘What’s the worst thing that can happen? I’ll strike out?’” Benintendi said Saturday. “So I might as well try something and I ended up hitting a double.”He sliced a 98 mph fastball to left field on a 1-2 pitch for the double.“I think it kind of clicked right there,” Benintendi said. “Don’t want to jinx it or anything, but going to keep trying to ride it out.”Benintendi has been in a good rhythm at the plate, including showing some more power. He homered in three of his last six games entering Monday’s series opener again...