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Yahoo
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Skylar Diggins keeps Storm's block party going vs. Mystics
The post Skylar Diggins keeps Storm's block party going vs. Mystics appeared first on ClutchPoints. Skylar Diggins and the Seattle Storm had an active block party during Sunday's matchup against the Washington Mystics. Advertisement Ezi Magbegor got the party started with two blocks in the first quarter. She rejected the first shot with 2:16 remaining before getting the second swat a minute later. Diggins had the Mystics feel her defensive presence midway through the second quarter. Sug Sutton tried to drive in on Diggins to get a layup inside the paint. However, the Storm star rejected the attempt with plenty of emphasis. What's next for Skylar Diggins, Storm Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Despite the impressive block party in the first half, Skylar Diggins and the Storm were unable to protect homecourt as they lost 74-69 to the Mystics. Seattle trailed 31-28 at halftime as they responded with an excellent 27-16 effort in the third quarter. However, they collapsed down the stretch as Washington outscored them 27-14 in the last 10 minutes. Advertisement The Storm failed to have an efficient night in the shooting department. Why they performed better than the Mystics from 3-point land, 36.8% to 21.4%, the hosts only converted 36.2% of their total shot attempts. This was in stark contrast to Washington's decent accuracy of 44.4%. Four players scored in double-digits on Seattle's behalf, including Diggins. She finished with 10 points, four assists, three rebounds, and a block. Ezi Magbegor led the way with 18 points and seven rebounds, Nneka Ogwumike had 16 points and six rebounds, while Tiffany Mitchell provided 12 points and two steals. Seattle fell to a 13-9 record on the season, holding the third spot of the Western Conference standings. They are two games behind the Phoenix Mercury and five games behind the Minnesota Lynx. The Storm will look to bounce back in their next matchup, remaining at home. They host the Golden State Valkyries on July 16 at 3 p.m. ET.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
''Bringing the fun to them': Families R Us group hosts block party in Prospect neighborhood
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – Prospect youth were playing musical chairs while a pop song played Saturday. Flood City Youth Fitness Academy's Dazzling Divas were dancing in lockstep – and Ramel Malphurs, 9, was getting a Batman mask hand-painted on his face. "This is about bringing the fun to them," said Kim Murray, one of the Families R Us co-organizers. Saturday's event brought the party to the Prospect Housing Community – and it's just one in a series of neighborhood block parties planned across the city. The grassroots Families R Us group formed after the event's previous lead organizer, Hope 4 Johnstown, was charged by the state Attorney Generals Office on to an unrelated, alleged sporting event ticket scam. Families R Us organizers partnered with a list of city organizations, including the YMCA, the 1889 Foundation, Vision Together and the Greater Johnstown School District to ensure five scheduled youth events remained on track. "We know these neighborhoods depend on these events every summer," Murray said, noting its become tradition in communities such as Prospect. Malika Malphurs of Johnstown praised the event Saturday. "This gives the kids something to do and it brings communities together," she said. Nearby, Queen-Poetri Dozier was painting a super hero design on her stepson Ramel's face, while her daughter Myraclelove, 3, waited for her turn. Ramel showed off his new mask before turning his attention to a twin set of bounce houses. Arabella Cooper, 9, was climbing on a swing set nearby while Vision Together Executive Director Rob Forcey was flipping a sizzling griddle full of hamburgers. "There's no community without 'U' and 'I,' " said Dozier, an event volunteer. Murray said that certainly applied Saturday. Greater Johnstown School District officials and Vision Together donated cases of burgers and hot dogs, while 1889 Foundation donated buns, she said. Nearby, Outreach Specialist Senda Harvey of The Backpack Project was with a bowl full of apples – but she was also offering families help throughout the school year. The local nonprofit coordinates with Cambria County schools to ensure kids don't go hungry – but Harvey said the group recognizes some families can slip through the cracks. The block parties serve as a perfect opportunity to reach them in their own neighborhoods, she said. "We want to make sure kids are fed because you can't learn in school if you are hungry," Harvey said. Organizers plan each event to host local organizations like theirs at each block party. "This is our chance to let the community know we can help, regardless of their income level," Senda said. Murray said blocl party volunteers knocked on doors Saturday morning to remind families about the event. "Some of these kids don't have the same opportunities (for vacations or trips to amusement parks)," Murray said. "So something like this, they look forward to it." The group's next event is planned for July 26 at Johnstown Housing Authority's Oakhurst basketball court from noon to 4 p.m.
The Drive
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Drive
Neighborhood's Parallel Parking Competition Is My Kind of Block Party
The latest car news, reviews, and features. Parallel parking is a skill—an art, even—that's slowly becoming extinct in today's drivers. More and more, our cities are designed in ways that parallel parking just isn't necessary, and as a result, BMVs across America are dropping the requirement from their driving skill exams. Despite this, many urban areas still require parallel parking, and a tight-knit community in Portland, Oregon, is making sure neighbors have the skills to park their Subarus. Daniel Lyman and his husband, Casey Schreiner, along with the help of friend Stefanie Lynch, are going viral for organizing a pretty unique block party, one that's more of a competition than a party, really—though it looks like a lot of fun shenanigans took place. The idea of a Parallel Parking Contest came from Lynch, who heard of a similar event in Pittsburgh, according to OPB , and the three got to work creating the perfect stage (and set of rules) for a fair and fun competition. A stretch of sidewalk was chosen, the proper chalk markings were made on it to measure the contestant vehicle's length, and pool noodles were taped to the stationary vehicles fore and aft of the open spot. Furthermore, the judges decided to tape a piece of cardboard to the backup cameras to make sure contestants didn't have an edge and relied purely on skill to avoid hitting another car. Needless to say, no automatic parking features were allowed, even though most of those suck anyway. According to the video shared by Good Morning America , more than 50 people attempted to show off their skills—or the lack thereof—and even an adorable little kid on a G-Wagen ride-on tried their luck on the course. According to the rules, the shorter the vehicle, the fewer points they were awarded, so if you showed up in a Ford F-250 long bed and did a decent job, you probably would've taken home the trophy. And yes, there is an actual trophy, and it being Portland, it's a golden Subaru. GMA/YouTube As someone who lived downtown and had to parallel park every day for five years before moving to the suburbs and literally never having to do so again, this makes me smile. I kinda miss it, y'know. Pulling off the perfect parallel parking move always gave me a great sense of pride, especially in a huge SUV or mega-expensive exotic press car, so I'm all for folks learning the fine craft that is squeezing a car between two obstacles. Got a tip? Email us at tips@
Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Yahoo
911 calls reveal shooting on Wellington Court in Hamilton happened following argument, huge fight
Jul. 8—What appeared to be a neighborhood block party, complete with a fireworks show, turned into a large fight and ended with one man shot in the torso, according to the nearly dozen 911 calls examined by the Journal-News. One of the callers described it as "a massive fight" with "10 to 15 people throwing hands with each other." Another caller believed it was as many as 20 to 25 in the donnybrook, though police reported it as 20. Neighbors and those who were attending the block party at 37 Wellington Court ― though some 911 callers said it was at 36 Wellington — called the Butler County Sheriff's Office dispatch for help just after 11 p.m. on Friday when a gun was fired. Callers told dispatchers there were multiple gunshots, and after they were fired, a handful of people scattered, including the believed gunman in a black sedan. The victim is a 20-year-old Hamilton man and was transported by medical helicopter to UC Medical Center for treatment. The victim was still hospitalized and in serious condition as of Tuesday, according to police. A second person was injured, also a 20-year-old Hamilton man, with minor injuries. The gunshots are believed to be a result of an argument, according to a Hamilton police report. No one has been taken into custody from this incident, police told the Journal-News on Tuesday. There were nearly a dozen people calling after the shooting, some of whom were at the party and close to the victim. "We all already have somebody shot, please hurry," said the caller. "He's awake, he's breathing, he's talking." This caller also said the alleged shooter was believed to be in a black sedan. Another caller said once the gunshots rang out, "three or four people got in cars and fled off," and though the fight waned, the screaming continued. One of the first callers said she could hear from her residence "talk of guns," but couldn't decipher any conversation. "They're screaming so hard, I can't tell what they're saying," she told the dispatcher. Dispatchers told the callers who were at their homes and not at the party to stay inside. Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and what led up to the shooting, and anyone with information can call the Hamilton Police Department's detective section at 513-868-5811, ext. 2002.
News.com.au
08-07-2025
- News.com.au
Partygoers cower in horror 1am shooting
A block party in central Philadelphia quickly turned fatal after a mass shooting broke out between attendees. In footage captured by a Ring doorbell camera, partygoers are seen squirming around on the floor of a tiled porch, ducking and weaving to avoid the gunfire a mere arms length above them. Others are seen running for their lives down the street, ducking behind cars for safety. A man, dressed in all black and wearing a backpack, is seen moving up the stairs of the neighbouring porch and ducks, before peeking back out to the road to shoot. Two men leap from the huddle of people hiding to join in, firing in the same direction. Three men – aged 19, 23 and 24 – died at the 1500 block of South Etting Street in Grays Ferry just after 1am on Monday morning. It is not known what triggered the shooting, with a neighbour telling the Philadelphia Inquirer the gathering quickly grew in numbers and got out of hand. 'This is coward stuff,' Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel told reporters. 'Just individuals just shooting randomly into houses, into cars, children out here. 'This is coward, wannabe thug stuff.' Police had already responded to the same block late Saturday into early Sunday and some arrests were made, the commissioner said. Commissioner Bethel said evidence indicated nearly 140 shots were fired. 'Reports of around 40 individuals may be out here, but those numbers can surge particularly when you're on a block of this size,' he said. 'People go in, they go out, they see the police officers, they back in, clearly there was something on the block.' Another 13 people were reportedly injured, including a 19-year-old who was hit twice in the head and remains in a critical condition at the University of Pennsylvania hospital. A 15-year-old girl and two 17-year-old boys were also injured. One person with a weapon has been taken into custody, police confirmed. It is unknown at this stage if they were involved.
