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Denver Zoo extends weekend hours for reduced entry fee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:22:53 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Zoo is extending its hours for the next two weekends and guests can get in for just $5 after 5 p.m.The zoo will be open until 7:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10 and 17, and Sunday, June 11 and 18. Regular general admission for adults is $24 so it's a good deal. The zoo has a few other events this summer including BFF days where members can bring a friend for free, wild workouts and adulting with the animals. Tickets must be purchased for the events ahead of time. The Denver Zoo is located at 2300 Steele Street and encompasses 84 acres with more than 3,000 animals.

Father drowns at Jersey Shore while attempting to save daughter, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:22:53 GMT

(CNN) — A New Jersey man drowned while attempting to save his teenage daughter who had been swept away in rough surf on the Jersey Shore on Friday, local police said.First responders were able to rescue the girl and her father was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead, according to first responders.At around 8:30 a.m. Friday, rescuers from the Area Network of Shore Water Emergency Responders Team responded to reports that two swimmers were in distress at the Sylvania Avenue Beach in Avon-by-the-Sea, according to a Facebook post by the interlocal organization. Rescuers were able to quickly find and rescue the teenager in the rough waters but were unable to locate the man, the post said.The rescue team launched an hourlong search effort involving rescue swimmers, divers, jet skis boats, and a drone to find the father, according to the Facebook post. At around 10 am, a US Coast Guard helicopter identified a “possible location” for the father ...

2 displaced after kitchen fire damages North Miami Beach apartment

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:22:53 GMT

An apartment fire in North Miami Beach left two people without a place to call home.Ten Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the two-alarm blaze at the Diane Apartments subdivision in the area of Northeast 21st Avenue and 161st Street, Saturday afternoon.Officials said the fire started in the kitchen and spread to the roof. Crews were able to quickly attack and contain the flames to one apartment.However two other apartments sustained smoke damage.Fortunately, there were no injuries.Volunteers with the American Red Cross are helping the family impacted by the fire.

WATCH: Armed robber holds up Marshfield liquor store at gunpoint

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:22:53 GMT

Marshfield police are searching for an armed robber who was caught on camera robbing a Marshfield liquor store on Friday, officials said.The robber entered Yogi’s Liquors on Ocean Street around 1 p.m. and held up the store before fleeing the area with an undisclosed amount of cash.Andy Patel was one of the workers who was robbed.“He came around the corner and said ‘get down, get down, I’ll shoot you,'” Patel recalled.Anyone information to call police at 781-834-6655.This is a developing news story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest details.

Dana-Farber, Jimmy Fund host annual ‘Striking Out Cancer’ fundraiser at Fenway Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:22:53 GMT

The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund teamed up for the annual Striking Out Cancer event at Fenway Park on Saturday — and 7’s own Amaka Ubaka was among those taking part.The event allows area residents the chance to live out their dream of stepping up to the plate at Fenway Park and raises money for cancer research.The event has raised $8.6 million since 1992,“Jimmy Fund prides ourselves on grass roots fundraising, so any donation amount from $5 to $2,500, it goes a long way toward making the next advancement for cancer care and research,” said Amber Forrence of the Jimmy Fund.Organizers say Saturday’s event raised more than $200,000.For more information visit the Strike Out Cancer website.

Cole Irvin sharp in return as Orioles handle Royals, 6-1, for third straight win

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:22:53 GMT

Cole Irvin’s season didn’t start the way he wanted. After coming over from Oakland in a trade, Irvin had a 10.66 ERA in his first three starts, and he was sent down to Triple-A.His return as a starter Saturday didn’t begin the way he would’ve hoped, either. He gave up singles to two of the first three batters, putting himself in a position he routinely found himself in at the beginning of April — pitching with his back against the wall.Fittingly, it was a stellar grab up against the wall from right fielder Anthony Santander that allowed Irvin to leave the first inning with a zero on the board and a weight off his shoulders.Irvin and his defense were stellar for the remainder of his start, as the left-hander pitched 5 1/3 innings of one-run ball to earn his first win as an Oriole in Baltimore’s 6-1 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals.Irvin raised his arms exuberantly and tipped his cap to Santander, who received roaring cheers from the ann...

O’Bryant headed to volleyball semifinal after defeating North Quincy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:22:53 GMT

QUINCY – Longtime head coach Paul Pitts-Dilley remembers quite well how drab the state of the O’Bryant boys volleyball program was 14 years ago.Now, after winning their first playoff game in 19 years just two seasons ago, the revamped Tigers are headed to their first-ever state semifinal.Behind 25 kills from senior star Jonathan Narsjo in an otherwise well-rounded effort Saturday afternoon, sixth-seeded O’Bryant overcame deficits in the third and fourth sets to defeat reigning finalist No. 3 North Quincy, 3-1 (25-18, 22-25, 27-25, 25-23), in a Div. 2 state quarterfinal.Senior Son Nguyen dished out 50 kills to add to his record-breaking career with the Tigers, while Ziyou Zhang added six kills with four aces. Desmond Ugoji chipped in eight kills with four blocks, and Nathan Tan had nine kills with three aces.O’Bryant will face No. 2 Agawam at Assabet Valley on Tuesday for a spot in the Div. 2 state title game.“I’m super excited, I’m trying not to cry here,” Pitts-Dilley said. “It’s a...

Yankees Notebook: Aaron Judge improving, but still no next steps in comeback from toe injury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:22:53 GMT

Aaron Boone didn’t have any “real updates” on Aaron Judge on Saturday, but the manager said the slugger “is doing a little bit better yesterday and today.”Boone has been talking to Judge about his injured big right toe on a daily basis, but no next steps have been determined after the Yankees placed their captain on the 10-day injured list on June 7. The stint is retroactive to June 4.Boone did add that he spoke to Mike Schuk, the team’s director of sports medicine and rehabilitation, “at length” on Saturday about where Judge is at. They also discussed what the next few days could look like.Boone added that Schuk has been encouraged by Judge’s swelling, which has gone down.Judge injured his toe when he barged through the fence at Dodger Stadium on June 3. He recently said that he didn’t have a timetable for his return.WEBER’S OPTIONSRyan Weber is “still kind of in limbo” when it comes to a course of action...

More than a million celebrate LGBTQ pride as parade makes a return in Boston

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:22:53 GMT

After a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a pride party took to the streets of Boston.Around a million people lined the streets from Copley Square to the Common on Saturday to watch 10,000-plus parade participants — many wearing colorful colors, some scantily clothed and wearing interesting costumes — celebrate LGBTQ pride.“Given the state of national politics, the discourse around being queer, I felt like it was helpful for me to show up,” said Skylar Singer, a gay 24-year-old Cambridge resident.“Here, I feel like I can be as queer as I want, and nobody is going to give me (expletive) for it,” he added.Saturday’s parade marked the first organized by the group Boston Pride For The People.The group formed last year after Boston Pride, an LGBTQ+ group that led the festivities for 50 years, dissolved in 2021 amid a boycott over issues relating to race, transgender inclusion and fundraising efforts. Many LBTQ residents across the city and region called this year’s festivit...

BC High gets better of Xaverian, advances to Div. 1 state lacrosse semifinals

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:22:53 GMT

Dating back to the first days of tryouts, BC High boys lacrosse coach Marcus Craigwell has attempted to instill a team mentality. A mindset, where it is all or nothing for the Eagles. Falling short of a Div. 1 state championship once again was not going to be accepted.A lofty goal? Sure, yet with each passing day, they are becoming closer and closer to making it a reality.Will Emsing (hat trick, two assists) and Patrick Maroney (hat trick, assist) led the attack, while Cooper Chapman (two goals, three assists) also had a banner afternoon as second-seeded BC High punched its ticket to the state semifinals for a third straight season with a convincing 14-5 victory over No. 7 Xaverian.The score appear lopsided, but this game was essentially a tale of two chapters. For the entirety of the first quarter, the two Catholic Conference foes traded swings, with BC High (18-2) taking a 5-4 lead into the second.With 8:44 to play in the half, Xaverian (12-7) turned in arguably one of the plays o...