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Garage murals in Harbord Village celebrate and foster community

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:53 GMT

Harbord Village in the University neighbourhood of Toronto is home to the well-loved Tranzac Club, but not-so-well-known are the impressive garage murals in nearby David French Lane that the club played a major role in creating.In 2017, Tranzac, a non-profit organization, was looking to change and revitalize the mural on the side of their building and management took it as an opportunity to get to know their neighbours.“We are a performing arts venue, but we are embedded directly across from various neighbours, various residences. And so we did want to have a relationship. We do want to look for these opportunities to maintain or enhance, deepen the connection with our neighbours,” explains executive director Matthew Fava.The club applied for the partnership program offered by StreetARToronto – an initiative launched in 2012 by the city’s transportation services division to support and celebrate local street and graffiti artists.“The program supports non-profit org...

Pence: Candidates must run ‘as Republicans’ to win in 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:53 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Vice President Mike Pence ramped up his criticism of fellow Republicans at a GOP donor summit Friday night, trying to paint his would-be rivals as straying from party principles as he inches closer to an expected presidential run.Speaking at a Republican National Committee donor summit in Nashville, Pence planned to criticize former President Donald Trump and others who have questioned the war in Ukraine and oppose entitlement reform and further curbs on abortion rights. He argued the party will be better served by candidates who espouse more traditional GOP views, according to excerpts shared by aides ahead of his remarks.“It’s becoming clearer every day that the upcoming Republican primaries will not just be a contest of candidates but a conflict of visions,” Pence was expected to tell donors. “One vision grounded in traditional Republican principles, and another vision driven by the promise of winning at the expense of our highest ideals.”He said the ...

Summer-like conditions have tenants calling for heat relief in condos, apartments

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:53 GMT

While the record-breaking temperatures in Toronto were welcomed by some people this past week, a number of residents were left sweltering inside their homes due to the fact air conditioning was unavailable in their condos or apartments. The summer-like conditions started earlier this week and ramped up on Wednesday with the temperature soaring to 26 C. Thursday was the fourth day in a row that temperatures were into the 20s, reaching a high of 28 – a mark that hadn’t been seen in almost 50 years before an 85-year-old record was eclipsed on Friday. Environment Canada issued an air quality statement on Friday, noting that some might experience symptoms such as increased coughing, throat irritation, headaches or shortness of breath due to the warm conditions. “It’s ridiculous, they need to turn it on,” one resident tells CityNews. “It’s way too hot in some places.”“It’s been difficult, it’s been extra hot so I have the w...

Search underway for missing Berwyn teen

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:53 GMT

BERWYN, Ill. -- The Berwyn Police Department are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 17-year-old.According to the Berwyn Police Department, 17-year-old Julissa Hernandez was last seen on Friday, April 7. Court docs: Fake baby cries used as ruse after Ana Marie Townsend killed in arson fire Hernandez has been described as 5-foot-2, weighing 130 pounds, with dark colored eyes and hair.Anyone with information as asked to contact the Berwyn Police Department at 708-795-5600.Stay with WGN as this story develops.

Bulls fall to Miami 102-91, eliminated from playoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:53 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Max Strus and Jimmy Butler scored 31 points apiece, and the Miami Heat got into the playoffs by rallying in the final minutes to beat the Chicago Bulls 102-91 in an Eastern Conference play-in game Friday night.Tyler Herro added 12 points and Bam Adebayo grabbed 17 rebounds for Miami, which trailed by six midway through the final quarter.But Butler scored while getting fouled with 2:17 left to put Miami ahead for good, found Strus for a 3-pointer — his seventh of the night — a minute later to push the lead to five, and Strus sealed it with three free throws after getting fouled on a try from beyond the arc with 40 seconds remaining.The win gives Miami the No. 8 seed in the East, and a first-round matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks, the NBA’s top overall seed, starting Sunday.DeMar DeRozan led the Bulls with 26 points and nine assists. Alex Caruso added 16 points, Zach Lavine had 15 but shot just 6 for 20, and Coby White scored 14 for the Bulls. Chicago got a road win at To...

Summer Smash 2023 official lineup revealed

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:53 GMT

CHICAGO -- The fifth annual Summer Smash Music Festival has announced their weekend lineup.The 2023 Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Music Festival will take place at SeatGeek Stadium in Bridgeview on the weekend of June 23-25.Kid Cudi, Future, and Playboi Carti will be the headliners for the 2023 Summer Smash Music Festival. But the list doesn't stop there. LEARN MORE: The Lyrical Lemonade Summer Smash Festival Vince Staples, Glorilla, Lil Pump, Juicy J, Trippie Redd, Famous Dex, among many other Hip-Hop artists. Summer Smash special guests include $uicideboy$, Lil Uzi Vert, and a mystery "Chicago guest."Tickets are now on sale. Payment plans are available. Ticket prices range from $275 to $1,199 for weekend passes.The Summer Smash schedule, festival map, and single day tickets will be made available soon.For more information on Summer Smash, click here.For ticket information, click here.

6 people injured in 3-vehicle crash in south Travis County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:53 GMT

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) -- A total of six people were injured, including two with serious injuries, after a three-vehicle crash in southern Travis County Friday, Austin-Travis County EMS confirmed in a series of tweets.Shortly before 5:30 p.m., ATCEMS medics and the Pedernales Fire Department responded to the crash at 918-2507 South Paleface Ranch Road, the tweet said. Medics said one person was pinned in their vehicle, but they were removed and was taken to Dell Seton Medical Center by STAR Flight with serious injuries. Furthermore, medics said another person with serious injuries was taken to South Austin Medical Center. Another person was taken to Baylor Scott and White Lakeway Hospital with minor injuries, medics said.The other three people involved refused transport, medics said. It was not immediately clear what led to the crash, which remained under investigation Friday.

Gophers get commitment from Eden Prairie defensive lineman Mo Saine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:53 GMT

The Gophers football program added a local commitment from Eden Prairie defensive lineman Mo Saine on Friday.“I would like to thank Coach (P.J.) Fleck and all the other coaches for giving me the opportunity to play for my home state,” Saine wrote on Twitter. “I look forward to doing big things here!”Saine, who is listed at 6-foot-5 and 270 pounds, had scholarship offers from Kansas, Kansas State and Iowa State among others. He had interest from Iowa and Wisconsin, with visits to both last season.Saine received an offer from Minnesota on April 6 and is the 10th overall commitment and fourth from Minnesota in the U’s 2024 class.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Gophers gain commitment from Virginia prep safety Zahir Rainer — son of former NFL player Wali Rainer College Sports | Gophers spring game might be altered, but not by weather this year College Sports | Gophers see Georgia quarterback prospect leave 2024 recruiting class College Sp...

Santa Clara city councilman charged for allegedly lying to civil grand jury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:53 GMT

(BCN) -- A Santa Clara City Council member has been charged with perjury for allegedly lying to a civil grand jury about leaking a report critical of the relationship between the council and the San Francisco 49ers football team, prosecutors said Friday. Councilman Anthony Becker is accused of leaking a then-secret Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Report to a 49ers employee last October and then lying while under oath to the civil grand jury about the leak, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office. Suspects accused of killing 5-year-old girl believed they were shooting at rival gang car: DA The report, titled "Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Santa Clara City Council," alleged unethical relationships between multiple members of the City Council and the 49ers, whose Levi's Stadium is located in Santa Clara. Becker allegedly leaked the report days ahead of its planned Oct. 10 release, sending it to 49ers chief communications and public affairs officer Rahu...

Man grazed by bullet in overnight San Mateo shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:20:53 GMT

(KRON) -- A man was grazed by a bullet during an overnight shooting Friday, the San Mateo Police Department said in a press release. The shooting happened around 12:58 a.m. on the unit block of 37th Avenue. Suspects accused of killing 5-year-old girl believed they were shooting at rival gang car: DA The victim, an unidentified 26-year-old man, had a minor scrape on his ankle after being grazed by a gunshot, according to the release. The shooting was an "isolated and targeted" incident, according to San Mateo police. No suspect(s) have been arrested. San Mateo police did not provide any information about any possible suspects. This is an active investigation. No other information was immediately available. KRON On is streaming news live now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 10...