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2 months ago | 
nbcwashington.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González |Patricia Fantis
When you step inside a home on N Street NW in D.C.'s Georgetown neighborhood, you can feel the Parisian flair. Built in 1890, the home was renovated by a prior owner with inspiration from the Ritz-Carlton in Paris. Jewel box details offer surprises at every turn, including hand-painted features mimicking the Luxembourg Gardens. "This place is unique because it kind of takes you to Europe right here in Georgetown," homeowner Tyler Crockett said.
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Nov 2, 2024 | 
nbcwashington.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González |Patricia Fantis
This weekend, we "fall back" as daylight saving time comes to an end. That change can have a surprising impact on our mental health, especially for kids and teens. From sleep and mood swings to social connections and even their grades, there are lots of potential impacts. But there are steps parents can take to prepare. "Even that one hour shift can be significant," said Dr. Asha Patton-Smith, a child and adolescent psychiatrist with Kaiser Permanente.
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Sep 18, 2024 | 
nbcwashington.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González |Patricia Fantis
Mark Strand, a married father of three from Nokesville, Virginia, said he knew something was wrong when he went in for testing. "I was having daily fevers and low-level fevers, not super high," he recalled. Eventually, a PET scan revealed a mass at the top of his head - a brain tumor. Fortunately, it was benign, but he would need surgery to have it removed. "It's pretty scary," said Strand, 68.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
kdvr.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González
DENVER (KDVR) — Peggy Coppom, 99, was at Thursday night’s season opener for the University of Colorado Boulder Buffaloes football, but a major injury almost got in the way. The Buffs superfan — who just landed a name, image and likeness deal — has been famously attending CU football games for six decades, from beginning to end. In July though, Coppom fell as she was walking in her driveway and broke her femur.
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May 29, 2024 | 
newsbreak.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
kdvr.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González
DENVER (KDVR) — My Spark Denver is billed as a first-of-its-kind program in the country, aiming to help low-income students. The pilot program launched for the 2023-24 school year. It gives $1,000 to low-income Denver Public Schools families with middle schoolers to spend on participating programs. “The research on afternoon and summer is pretty clear.
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Jan 11, 2024 | 
kdvr.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González
'If you try to do things the right way, and you pay this much money, you will have to keep waiting in line' DENVER (KDVR) — A Colorado woman has been waiting almost 17 years to bring her brother and sister from Ecuador to the United States, and her frustration with the long visa process hit a new high amid growing chaos in the South American country. In 2002, Marie Uhrig moved to Colorado from Ecuador to start a new life with her husband, who calls Gunnison home.
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Nov 27, 2023 | 
kdvr.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González
DENVER (KDVR) — The Super Bowl 50 MVP has not lost his love or dedication to giving back to the place he calls home. Von Miller’s “Von’s Vision” launched in 2012. The organization offers eye care and eyewear to underprivileged kids. Miller, now a Buffalo Bills player, continues to make an impact in the Mile High City and across Colorado. “Helping people and helping kids shouldn’t stop just because I’m not there,” said Miller in a recent interview with FOX31.
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Nov 3, 2023 | 
fromdusktilldog.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González
Stop beating yourself up! Yes, this is part of this list. So many of us guilt ourselves and put more weight on our shoulders stressing out about what we aren't getting done. Don't worry, I am super guilty of this too. Wouldn't it be nice if we just gave ourselves some grace? We can't be rockstar dog parents every single day of the year. It's ok if we need a break or just don't have the mental capacity to add a dog walk into our hectic day today.
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Oct 25, 2023 | 
kdvr.com | Erika Gonzalez |Érika González
THORNTON, Colo. (KDVR) — On Tuesday, 27J Schools honored Brantner Elementary School teacher Krystal Massongill for saving one of her third-grade students, who started choking in class. According to the district, Massongill successfully performed the Heimlich maneuver on that student, and he has since recovered. Massongill was presented with a Citizen Action Award by the Thornton Fire Department chief for her heroic actions.
