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12 applicants for Denver school board vacancy talk about school closures, rebuilding trust
Did you know search engines like Google are changing the way you see news? Keep Chalkbeat’s valuable education coverage at the top of your feeds by clicking here and checking the box next to our name. “Independent” yet “collaborative” was a common way the 12 applicants to fill a vacancy on the Denver school board described themselves at a forum Wednesday night. The board has long been plagued by infighting, personality differences, and accusations , and applicants sought to prove they are willing to work with their colleagues to avoid future drama. The overarching theme of the evening was the need to rebuild trust. “Nobody sitting up here applied for this job thinking it was going to be easy, or that they were going to get along with everybody, or that there were going to be a lot of flowers,” said Scott Esserman, a former board member who lost a re-election bid and applied to fill the vacancy. The vacancy was created by the resignation of DJ Torres , who was elected last November to represent central-east Denver’s District 3. Torres left the board last month after repeatedly clashing with President Xóchitl Gaytán, who accused him of several policy violations
David Heitz
Colfax cruisers breaking noise laws
The author used artificial intelligence in the crafting of this article. People who cruise Colfax probably wouldn’t even hear a cop coming up behind them, siren wailing. That’s because many of them have insanely loud mufflers or souped up stereo systems. As they fly down the corridor they announce their arrival, both with holy mufflers (mufflers with holes in them) and big bass speakers.
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hoodline.com
Denver Rescue Mission to Lay Off 71 Workers as 48th Avenue Shelter Contract Ends
Denver Rescue Mission plans to lay off 71 employees at the end of the year after its contract with the city to operate the 48th Avenue Center comes to a close. The nonprofit filed a layoff notice with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment on October 30, citing the termination of its agreement to run the shelter at 4600 E. 48th Ave., near Interstate 70 and Colorado Boulevard.
Westword
Owner of Sputnik, Fellow Traveler opening another South Broadway bar next month
From the stories making headlines to the restaurants, music and culture that make Denver one of a kind, Westword is there. Help us raise $50,000 by December 31 to keep independent local journalism going strong in 2027. Joe Phillips must have a thing for South Broadway. In 2022, he opened...
QSR magazine
Birdcall Introduces New Mozzarella Bricks
Birdcall is giving cheese lovers something new to crave. The Denver-based craft chicken brand has introduced its new Mozzarella Bricks, a deliciously cheesy addition to the menu featuring three flavor options and a whole lot of melted mozzarella goodness. Made for filming and sharing—or keeping all to yourself—the Mozzarella Bricks...
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Nobody Leaves Hungry From The Breakfast Platters At Dozens In Denver
Downtown Denver wakes up early, and one small breakfast spot has been ready for it for years. The doors open at 7 in the morning on most days, and by 2 in the afternoon the grill is done. In between, plates go out loaded with omelets, waffles, biscuits and gravy,...
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Castle Rock Man Sentenced in Toddler Abuse Case After FBI, Overseas Probe
A Castle Rock man has been sentenced to federal prison for sexually abusing a toddler, following an investigation that FBI Denver conducted alongside foreign law enforcement partners. The agency announced the sentencing in a post describing the term as 37 years in federal prison. The announcement came from FBI Denver.
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Denver Padlocks Park Hill Restaurant Over $5,000, Then Reverses Hours Later
City workers and a locksmith showed up at Ruby’s Good Shoes in Northeast Park Hill on Wednesday, served a warrant, and gave owner Hasena Williams just 30 minutes to wrap up orders and send her staff home before locking the doors over roughly $5,000 the city said she owed. About 20 diners were still eating when the tax compliance enforcers arrived. Hours later, the city reversed course and let the restaurant reopen.
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New HUMN Club Bets Big on a Half-Empty Downtown Denver Tower
A new performance and wellness club is moving into one of downtown Denver's most vacancy-plagued office towers. HUMN has signed a lease at 1675 Broadway in the Denver Energy Center, planning to combine a gym, coworking space and recovery services across roughly 32,000 square feet spread over three floors. The...
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Thanksgiving Dining in Denver: Restaurants and Take-Home Options to Reserve Now
Skip the stress of hosting this Thanksgiving with help from Denver restaurants. Several will open on November 26, offering seasonal dishes, multi-course menus, and indulgent buffets featuring turkey and all the trimmings. There’s also a range of great to-go options for those who’d prefer to dine at home. Take and heat complete feasts, à la […] The post Thanksgiving Dining in Denver: Restaurants and Take-Home Options to Reserve Now first appeared on DiningOut .
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Denver Christmas Show Returns This Weekend With 300-Plus Vendors and Santa
The Denver Christmas Show opens this Friday at the Livestock Center at the National Western Center, kicking off a three-day holiday market packed with gifts, crafts, food, and a visit from Santa Claus. The show runs November 6 through November 8, 2026, and is expected to bring in more than 300 local and regional vendors for Denver shoppers looking to get a jump on their holiday lists.
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Denver, Jefferson and Boulder counties host warrant clearing event
The First Judicial District will host another Fresh Start warrant resolution event this Saturday, November 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility in Golden. Individuals with active warrants for nonviolent, low-level offenses in Gilpin or Jefferson counties will have an opportunity to...