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The Denver Gazette
Johnston accepts City Council’s proposed 2027 budget changes
Denver’s $1.684 billion 2027 budget is officially adopted after Mayor Mike Johnston accepted City Council’s amendments Friday, ending months of negotiations over spending priorities amid sluggish revenue growth. On Monday, council approved five of the 16 amendments members had proposed. “A budget is more than dollars and cents,” Johnston said in a statement. “It’s a […]
FOX31 Denver
Where to dispose of fallen leaves in the Denver Metro
The lights inside Jack-o'-Lanterns are flickering out, and the autumn colors that once lit up Denver's skyline are fading. If the leaves are piling up in your yard, here are some places to dispose of fallen leaves in the Denver Metro.
hoodline.com
Denver Airport Taco Bell Worker Sues Over Unpaid Security-Line Wait Time
A former food preparer at the Taco Bell inside Denver International Airport has sued the restaurant's operator in Colorado state court, claiming she was never paid for the time she spent clearing security and walking to her workstation before clocking in. She also alleges the company failed to provide paid rest breaks required under state law.
yellowscene.com
Denver’s Dedicated Affordable Housing Fund Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary
Press releases are provided to Yellow Scene Magazine. In an effort to keep our community informed, we publish some press releases in whole. Denver’s Dedicated Affordable Housing Fund Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary. Fund generates over 7,600 income-restricted homes, plus critical housing services for thousands over past decade. DENVER – Nov....
takemetotn.com
See Bison From Your Car Window On This 11-Mile Wildlife Drive Just Outside Denver
A herd of bison can block your view of the Denver skyline, and it happens closer to downtown than most people expect. There is no long mountain drive, no I-70 traffic, and no entrance fee standing between you and a shaggy, slow-moving traffic jam. Prairie dogs pop up beside the pavement, mule deer graze in the distance, and the whole loop can be done without ever leaving your seat.
David Heitz
David Heitz
Denver considers improving rehab unit at Denver Cares for $675,000
The Denver City Council will consider Monday spending $675,000 to improve the rehab unit at Denver Cares, which is operated by Denver Health. The coordinated recovery and treatment center will meet high standards of care known as level 3.5. “This project is both a capital modernization effort and a regulatory compliance initiative, with completion targeted ahead of the July 1, 2027, compliance deadline,” according to a memo from city staff to council. “Major activities include facility design and planning, renovation of aging infrastructure, and modernization of floor plans, HVAC, and plumbing, to enhance safety, accessibility, privacy, and infection prevention activities. Improvements will support trauma-informed and responsive treatment environments intended to effectively meet the needs of patients and increase capacity for evidence-based opioid use disorder services.”
The Denver Gazette
Christmas cheer, charity and champagne fill Denver’s Brown Palace
Though it is still early November, Denver’s Christmas season got off to a bubbly start Sunday. The 38th annual Champagne Cascade at downtown Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel ushered in the start of the holiday season. With the first sellout in five years, the hotel expected Sunday’s event to surpass the previous fundraising record, set last […]
The Center Square
OutThere Colorado
Colorado botanical garden nominated for best holiday lights
When it comes time for the holiday season, botanical gardens put up dazzling displays of holiday lights to celebrate. Voting is now open for USA Today 10Best’s best holiday lights at a botanical garden, and one Colorado spot was nominated. USA Today 10Best is a readers’ choice award program that spotlights the country’s top destinations, […]
The Denver Gazette
Aurora leaders ‘shocked, disappointed’ by voter decisions on tax hikes
Aurora voters shot down three ballot measures that would have raised city sales taxes for the first time since 1993 to pay for infrastructure, transportation and public safety improvements. Elected officials in the city were surprised and disappointed by the outcome, saying infrastructure projects need to be funded and the city’s budget deficit cannot accommodate […]