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Great baseball movies and books in honor of MLB All-Star Week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:06 GMT

By Moira Macdonald, The Seattle TimesIn honor of Major League Baseball’s All-Star Week, held in Seattle July 7-11, here are a handful of great movies and books that celebrate the game — and the art — of baseball.Movies“Bull Durham” (1988)Any list of great baseball movies that doesn’t begin with this one is, in my opinion, highly suspect. Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins play out one of cinema’s great romantic triangles in Ron Shelton’s delicious mixture of atmospheric sports movie and sexy rom-com. Watch it, and see if you don’t find yourself joining the Church of Baseball.“A League of Their Own” (1992)Penny Marshall’s irresistible comedy-drama follows a competitive pair of sisters (Geena Davis, Lori Petty) who join the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League — which was a real thing, from 1943 to 1954. You’ll laugh (“There’s no crying in baseball!”), you’ll cry (that scene of Davis in her boardinghouse room weeping gets me EV...

PHOTOS: Take a Bite alive and cooking in Glens Falls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:06 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Wednesday afternoon, over a dozen restaurants set up tables outside their establishments, or a block or two away. The culinary experience of downtown Glens Falls was coming out to play. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Take a Bite, the city's weekly summer food festival, kicked off on Wednesday, and will repeat weekly throughout July and into August. The festival features small plates, priced between $1 and $5. At 5 p.m., the first visitors came to downtown Glen Street, closed off to street traffic, as well as Ridge Street and City Park.Fresh Samosas at Alif Cafe on Glen Street.On Tap plays outside of Crandall Public Library.Brownie bites at Go Play With Your Food on Glen Street.Hawaiian pizza at Go Play With Your Food on Glen Street.Go Play With Your Food on Glen Street.A mini burrito gets dressed up at Raul's Mexican Grill on Glen Street.A mini burrito gets dressed up at Raul's Mexican Grill...

Saratoga Springs announces public cooling station at City Hall

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:06 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs City Hall will serve as a public cooling station until 8 p.m. The county and surrounding regions are under a heat advisory, as heat index values are expected to reach 95-99 degrees. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The public cooling station is available in Music Hall in City Hall. The public cooling station will be available whenever the National Weather Service announces a heat advisory for Saratoga Springs.The National Weather Service advises residents to stay hydrated and out of the sun. It is recommended to stay in an air-conditioned room and to check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should not be left unattended.City Hall is located at 474 Broadway in Saratoga Springs. The Music Hall is on the third floor.

New sites added to SiCM Summer Meals program

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:06 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schenectady Community Ministries (SiCM) announced they have added three new sites to their Summer Meals program. The initiative provides hundreds of meals to youth in the area. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The new Summer Meals locations are at Grace and Mercy Tabernacle Baptist Church, MacGathans Townhouses, and Bethel Northside. Children that are 18-years-old or younger, as well as youth with disabilities that are 21 or younger can receive a free meal at any of the sites.The program runs from June 26 through September 1. The full list of sites can be found below:SiCM Summer Meals sites11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Schenectady Community Ministries - 837 Albany StreetGrace and Mercy/Tabernacle Baptist - 1401 State Street11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.COCOA House - 869 Stanley Street11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Mont Pleasant Library Branch - 1036 Crane StreetCentral Schenectady Public Library - 99 Clinton Stree...

Court hearings Thursday morning for suspects in murder of north St. Louis restaurant owner

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Two people arrested and charged in connection with the robbery and murder of a beloved north St. Louis restaurant owner were due in federal court Thursday morning.The Eagleton Courthouse was where the two suspects were set to appear for a preliminary hearing at 10:00 a.m. Thursday. The suspects are identified in court documents as Larob Harris and Mekayla Johann.The victim was 38-year-old Fa Ming Pan, who went by the name of 'Randy.' Pan was the owner of 'St. Louis Kitchen' on North Kingshighway in the Fountain Park neighborhood. An employee who was with Pan was also shot, that person survived. Two lives lost: Did 911 fail during St. Louis storm? The crime unfolded outside the restaurant on the night of May 30. Employees and others held a vigil for Pan and the other victim not long after the tragedy.Court documents call the case a targeted and pre-planned robbery. Authorities said Pan and the other victim were leaving the restaurant just after 9:30 that night when the...

Rapper Nelly sells music catalog for $50M

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rapper Nelly will be receiving a large payout soon. According to Variety, the rapper is selling his musical catalog to investment firm, HarbourView Equity Partners for $50 million.The St. Louis native is widely-recognized for songs like 'Air Force Ones,' Country Grammar,' and 'Hot In Herre.' He was also nominated for a Grammy Award in 2003 for the 'Best Male Rap Solo Performance' and 'Best Rap/Sung Collaboration.' When Missouri drivers can expect construction on I-70 to start Nelly shared, "As artists, we put our heart and soul into each track and there comes a time when you consider preservation of that artistry. My music is my legacy which I want to last beyond me, continuing to make my existing fans happy while reaching new generations and new audiences. I am excited to partner with HarbourView to create opportunities for discovery of my music decades from now."St. Louis native a music producer, Metro Boomin, also just recently sold his catalog for close to $70 mill...

Man accused of breaking into dialysis center and auto shop

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:06 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis County man has been charged with breaking into a Florissant dialysis center and later stealing a truck from an auto repair business.According to a report filed by the Florissant Police Department, the break-ins happened on June 21. The first incident occurred at the DaVita Cross Keys Dialysis near New Halls Ferry Road and Lindbergh Boulevard. An employee at the dialysis center called police after she encountered a strange man in a secured area of the business. Officers reviewed surveillance video and discovered the man got into the lobby and then climbed through a window to gain access to the secure area. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Florissant police were then called to the nearby Rosnick's Auto C...

Paramore’s career high, brewers take over Salida, Cirque’s “Kooza” and more things to do in Denver this week

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:06 GMT

Paramore’s really, really good weekThursday. Coming off this week’s news that they’ll be opening nearly 50 of Taylor Swift’s European tour dates, resurgent pop-punk act Paramore is headlining Denver’s Ball Arena on Thursday, July 13. The band’s loyal fanatics, who this year got an early holiday present in a new album “This Is Why,” have magnetized to lead singer Hayley Williams’ unflagging stage energy and earworm melodies, among other virtues.Related ArticlesThings To Do | What to do in Denver this weekend: “Star Wars” celebs at Fan Expo, Greeley Stampede Things To Do | What to do this weekend in Denver: PrideFest; Highland Street Fair; Kolsch beer service Things To Do | Joyous Juneteenth, a bigger Boulder comedy fest, sensual cirque and more things to do in Denver Things To Do | “RuPaul’s Drag Race” stars, Five Points Jazz Festival, Denver ...

Disneyland announces new general sale ticket date for Oogie Boogie Bash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:06 GMT

Disneyland fans hoping to spend their Halloween season with Mr. Oogie Boogie finally know when general tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash, a popular Halloween party known to sell out quickly, will go on sale.Tickets for the spooky affair will go on sale on July 11, no earlier than 9 a.m., according to the Disneyland website. ‘Phineas and Ferb’ co-creator calls Disney Imagineer after Disneyland ride temporarily breaks down General sale tickets for the event initially went on sale on July 6, but technical difficulties plagued the virtual queue, which resulted in many Disney fans not being able to get tickets for the event.“We sincerely apologize for the technical issues we experienced last week that may have impacted your ability to purchase tickets,” the Disneyland website said.Magic Key holders got early access to the ticket queue for Oogie Boogie Bash on June 27. The pre-sale tickets sold out that same day. Technical issues didn’t affect the pre-sale.Last year, all ticket sales sold o...

OceanGate owner suspends operations following fatal implosion

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:28:06 GMT

The company that owned a submersible that fatally imploded on its way to explore the wreck of the Titanic said Thursday it has suspended operations.OceanGate, a company based in Everett, Washington, owned the Titan submersible that is believed to have imploded as it made its descent on June 18 in the North Atlantic. The implosion killed all five people on board, including Stockton Rush, the submersible's pilot and the chief executive officer of the company.The company's website said Thursday that it “has suspended all exploration and commercial operations.”The Coast Guard is investigating the implosion.OceanGate is based in the U.S. and OceanGate Expeditions, a related company that led the Titan’s dives to the Titanic, is registered in the Bahamas. The Titan submersible itself “was not a U.S. flagged vessel and was never certified or certificated by the U.S. Coast Guard,” the Coast Guard has said.