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Colorado's free public transit program just expanded

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:54 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado's free transit program just got a boost.Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law on Friday that expands the grant program, designed to offer free public transit rides during peak ozone season. The new law allows transit agencies to roll over the money and use it for rider outreach. It also gives transit agencies more flexibility on when to use the money, as Colorado regions experience ozone season differently. Apartment values rise higher than homes in Denver, Boulder "Our bill expands this successful free transit program to save Coloradans money on fares and further reduce the amount of harmful ground-level ozone pollution released," Rep. Jennifer Bacon, D-Denver, said in a statement when the bill she sponsored passed the House. "Our neighbors along the Front Range deal with some of the worst air quality in the state, and we’re making progress toward cleaning up our air with the free transit program," Bacon said.Air pollution in the Denver metro (KDVR)Zero...

Hialeah-based Ready Dough Pizza unveils new food truck serving Cuban-style pies

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:54 GMT

There’s Italian pizza, Chicago-style pizza and Detroit pizza. Now the 3-0-5 is getting a new food truck serving up slices of pizza cubana.Ready Dough Pizza got its start with its frozen pies, but now they want to do the cooking for you — with their brand-new food truck.Nobody likes pizza more than Shaggy and Scooby. Well, except for the brothers who own Ready Dough Pizza.Jordy Figueroa: “Ready Dough Pizza, the name says it itself, it’s dough that is ready to cook. All you gotta do is add your sauce, cheese, and put it in the oven.”Now you can get their famous Cuban style pizza, hot and fresh from their brand-new food truck.Jordy Figueroa: “We decided to open up a food truck because it was the only thing missing. We have a manufacturing line, a frozen pizza line, and now we wanted to sell pizza to the public.”The magic of Cuban pizza all comes down to the dough.Jordy Figueroa: “The difference of the pizza is the dough, like Cuban bread,...

ROK Esports Center wants to be your gaming hub in the Palmetto Bay area

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:54 GMT

You might know sports centers, but have you heard of esports centers? It’s a place where you and your gaming buddies can chill out and up your gaming skills. Here’s a guy who knows his way around a joystick: Alex Miranda.Sarah Silverman (as Glitch, voice): “Looking for something new and different? Then take this track!”This track less traveled will lead you to ROK Esports Center.Cody Dierickx: “An esports center is kind of a new thing we’re bringing to life here in Miami, it’s a place where people can come together, and the gaming community can come together, play video games, come to tournaments, come for fun, come for private events, birthday parties, and just enjoy each other in this atmosphere of gaming.”Each one of their 60 computers has over 50 games each, including…Cody Dierickx: “We have ‘Apex Legends,’ ‘Valorant,’ ‘League of Legends.’ We have things for the kids like ‘Minecraft,&...

Chicago White Sox aim to shake offensive rut amid extended skid: ‘It doesn’t define who we are’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:54 GMT

Luis Robert Jr. struck out swinging against Yusei Kikuchi in the sixth inning Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays.It began a stretch to forget for the Chicago White Sox in which 10 of the final 11 batters struck out in the 8-0 loss at the Rogers Centre. The only batter who didn’t strike out during that period, Elvis Andrus, grounded out to second in the eighth inning.The Sox struck out 17 times Wednesday. They struck out seven times in Thursday’s 14-5 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field.Not much has gone right for the Sox, who at 7-19 were off to their worst 26-game start since 1950 (6-20).General manager Rick Hahn said Thursday that while the issues have varied, “I think if I have to touch on one fundamental issue, it would be the command of the strike zone and controlling the strike zone.”Hahn said plate discipline remains a priority.“I know the drills are focused on that, I know (the coaching staff is) pulling guys aside for early...

MBTA inspection finds 283 track defects need repairs to lift slow zones

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:54 GMT

The MBTA completed a systemwide track inspection, a preliminary step needed to begin lifting the plethora of speed restrictions that plague each subway line.This inspection and validation process determined that there are 283 track defects across the transit system that require some type of repair. There are 100 defects on the Green Line, 74 on the Red Line, 69 on the Blue Line, 24 on the Orange Line, and 16 on the Mattapan Line, MBTA spokesperson Lisa Battiston said Friday.As of Friday, 23% of the subway system was speed-restricted, impacting 31.3 miles of track. There are 220 slow zones in place. By comparison, in late February, there were 83 speed restrictions, covering 10.1 miles, or 7.5% of track, according to MBTA data.“From here, we’ll continue to plan out and schedule any corrective actions needed to lift speed restrictions, with priority given to the most impacted areas,” the T said on Twitter. “Much of these repair efforts are already underway on the Red and Blue Lines and...

NFL Draft 2023: Patriots select Georgia Tech DL Keion White in 2nd round

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:54 GMT

After reportedly exploring trades up up Friday morning, the Patriots stayed pat with their first pick in the second round.Their patience was rewarded with another rare athlete to boost Bill Belichick’s defense.Related ArticlesNew England Patriots | 2023 NFL Draft | Levis finally picked in second round New England Patriots | Patriots OC Bill O’Brien doesn’t shoot down notion of having quarterback competition New England Patriots | 2023 NFL Draft: 8 potential Patriots picks on Day 2 New England Patriots | Why Patriots believed they could trade back and still draft Christian Gonzalez New England Patriots | NFL Draft 2023: Patriots select elite cornerback with 17th overall pick The Pats selected Georgia Tech defensive lineman Keion White with the 46th overall pick Friday, a 6-foot-5, 285-pounder with immense power and versatility. White addresses a sneaky need for the Patriots, who have edg...

Dolphins select South Carolina CB Cam Smith in second round of NFL draft

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:54 GMT

The Miami Dolphins made the surprising move of going cornerback with their first 2023 draft pick, taking South Carolina cornerback Cam Smith in the second round, pick No. 51, Friday night.Smith (6-foot-1, 180 pounds) had six interceptions in his four-year career with the Gamecocks, leaving for the draft as a redshirt junior.Defensive coordinator Vic Fangio gets a cornerback that could fit the zone-heavy coverages he’s looking to incorporate on the back end of Miami’s defense.Selecting a cornerback was surprising given the Dolphins’ needs at tight end and on the offensive line.Mammoth 6-foot-7 Georgia tight end Darnell Washington, a fan favorite, was available at Miami’s selection, but the Dolphins bypassed him. Florida standout guard O’Cyrus Torrence was also available.Before Miami picked, the team watched potential draft targets in tight ends Sam LaPorta (Detroit Lions), Michael Mayer (Las Vegas Raiders) and Luke Musgrave (Green Bay Packers), offensive...

New Chicago Bears OT Darnell Wright embraces expectations that come with being the No. 10 pick: ‘He played at an elite level’

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:54 GMT

New Chicago Bears offensive tackle Darnell Wright was in the middle of a three-hour stretch of interviews with local sports radio personalities, TV broadcasters and sports writers Friday at Halas Hall when he was asked about the expectations he faces in his new home.After months of buildup around the draft in Chicago, the Bears selected Wright at No. 10 on Thursday night, and he arrived in Lake Forest as the likely starter at right tackle going into his rookie season. As the Bears try to build up their offense around quarterback Justin Fields, general manager Ryan Poles and his staff believe Wright can be a tone-setter on the line.Wright, who started 42 games over four seasons at Tennessee, didn’t back away from those hopes.“I embrace expectations upon myself,” Wright said. “I have expectations upon myself bigger than just football. I have expectations to take care of my family. I don’t know what my role for the team is, but whatever that role is I̵...

Jets select Wisconsin center Joe Tippmann at No. 43 overall

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:54 GMT

On Monday, the Jets re-signed veteran center Connon McGovern to a one-year, $1.915 million contract, including a $750,000 signing bonus.Four days later, Gang Green drafted his potential future replacement. At No. 43 overall, the Jets selected Wisconsin center Joe Tippmann.Last season for the Badgers, Tippmann played in 12 games as he registered the offensive line’s best run-blocking grade, according to Pro Football Focus [78.0]. He also only allowed one sack and five pressures during 338 passing snaps.This is a developing story. Check back for details. ()

Giving inmates back the vote moves ahead

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 12:00:54 GMT

A proposal to amend the constitution to restore the right to vote for incarcerated felons was favorably reported by a legislative committee bringing it closer to the 2026 statewide ballot.The bill, pushed by state Sens. Liz Miranda and Rep. Erika Uyterhoeven, would remove the constitutional amendment that was added in 2000 when voters approved a statewide ballot question making it illegal to vote from prison while serving a felony sentence.Similar bills have been filed in the past, but this week’s Election Laws Committee vote marks the first time the proposal was favorably reported out of a committee, enabling it to move on in the legislative process.Miranda, Uyterhoeven and other supporters say this is a racial justice issue, as people of color represent about 18% of the population in Massachusetts, but 58% of people in the carceral system. Uyterhoeven said 1.5% of African Americans in Massachusetts are serving time for felonies and therefore cannot vote under the Constitutio...