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What's the 'ugliest building' in Denver?: Here's what the Internet had to say
A rather interesting question quickly rose up the ranks of the Denver subreddit in recent days, asking users of the forum-based website to share their opinions about the 'ugliest buildings' in the Mile High City. Getting more than 250 responses related to the question, the thread held no shortage great answers. The most up-voted proposal for Denver's 'ugliest' building was the Purina Factory, with Redditors noting that its 'not so...
Lightning strikes hit several homes
Firefighters in the far southern part of the Denver metro area on Sunday night responded to three different homes that were struck by lightning during a period of strong thunderstorms. One of the strikes caused a house fire in The Pinery in Douglas County.Neighbors said they saw a strike of lightning ignite the flames at the home, which is located at Running Fox Way. Some told CBS Colorado that lightning strikes on houses in the neighborhood have happened in past years but that this was the first anyone had ever seen a fire started because of one."Video of the suspected...
Aurora council OKs 'tough love' approach to homelessness
AURORA, Colo. — Aurora councilmembers on Monday night decided to outright ban camping along the I-225 corridor and establish a court specifically for misdemeanors involving homeless people. The proponents on the council are calling the twin moves a "tough love" approach, which affirms Aurora's preferred path to curbing its...
Wildfire of unknown origin burning at state park in Colorado
According to Colorado Parks and Wildlife Northeast Region, a wildfire has sparked on Barr Lake State Park property in the area of Picadilly Road and E. 128th Avenue, with this state park being located just north of the Denver airport. The announcement was made at about 3:36 p.m., with CPW staff then estimating that the blaze was between two and three acres. At that point, it was unclear how the fire started. ...
Psychedelic mushrooms-lovers enjoy first Denver Shroom Fest
As lovers of magic mushrooms gathered to celebrate recreational use at the first-ever Denver Shroom Fest in RiNo Sunday, questions arise about the safety of the mushrooms' as-of-now still unregulated therapeutic uses."I'd be underground, yeah, I would have definitely ate a bullet," said Marine veteran Troy Leonard. After leaving the Marines, Leonard struggled with PTSD. "Just started noticing something was different about me, couldn't remember anything, was angry," said Leonard. But when a friend suggested microdosing psychedelic mushrooms, his life changed. "180-degree difference, like all my relationships with friends and family just got amazing. Stopped being angry, stopped having troubles,"...
'Longest day of the year' is fast approaching
The 'longest day of the year,' also known as the summer solstice, is fast approaching, set to have more hours of daylight than any other day of the year. This year, the summer solstice will occur on June 20. According to KDVR, Denver will see almost 15 hours of daylight that day. This is six more hours of daylight than the city's shortest day, which is December 21 in 2024. ...
Denver opens youth supportive housing project in Five Points Neighborhood
Community will offer 56 units, wraparound services for at-risk youth. Mayor Mike Johnston together with Denver’s Department of Housing Stability (HOST) and partners celebrated the grand opening of Nest56 at Denargo Market, a 56-unit affordable, supportive housing development for youth ages 18 to 24 who are experiencing homelessness or transitioning out of Denver’s foster care system.
The Best Pride Events Happening in Denver
Given all the rainbow glitter, drag brunches, and block parties, it can be easy to forget that Pride month sprouted from the Stonewall Riots in June of 1969. The police raided the Stonewall Inn, a well-known gay bar in New York City, and sparked a six-day series of protests by the bar’s patrons and neighborhood residents, a historic event that’s now seen as a pivotal point in the gay rights movement. Each June since these demonstrations, people have congregated in cities and towns around the world to show support for equal rights.
Barbie in the park. In Aurora. For free.
AURORA | Time for Park Lights and Outdoor Movie Nights. Aurora outdoor movie nights are back, offering free family-friendly movies under the stars. Held at various community city parks on weeknights in late May and early June to enjoy recent blockbusters and family favorites. There is no registration required to...
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