Author: Alex Edwards
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Denver City Council talks rapid transit bus, other business today
The Denver City Council typically approve more than five resolutions and bills during their Monday meeting. Most resolutions are approved during the first part of the meeting, which starts at 3:30 p.m. Here’s a is a list of the major happenings during council today: Contracts Resolution 22-1524: Approves a three-year, $25 million contract with Burns…
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New Colorado COVID-19 cases show moderate decline, other diseases drive concern
Despite speculation in social media circles and at the dinner table that the Thanksgiving Holiday may cause a spike of COVID-19 cases, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment released data Wednesday which actually showed a slight decline. The data, relevant for the week of Nov. 20, showed there were 7,476 cases reported by…
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Here’s the long list of Denver mayoral candidates
The list of declared Denver mayoral candidates is so long, Denver journalists have jokingly resorted to reporting on those not running for Denver’s most powerful elected office. Twenty-one people have declared they’re running, though one has already dropped out. Some names are familiar, but others are political newcomers. How to run for Denver mayor —…
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Denver opens recreation center as emergency overnight shelter
Denver’s Department of Housing Stability announced Tuesday the Carla Madison Recreation Center, 2401 E. Colfax Ave., will be opened as a temporary overnight shelter for Denver residents experiencing homelessness. The recreation center will be closed between 7 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m. Wednesday. During daylight hours, all Denver recreation centers are open as “warming centers.”…
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How to run for Denver mayor — it may be easier than you think
This time next year, Denver will have a new sitting mayor. The field of candidates is already crowded — 21 people have filed paperwork announcing their intentions to run for the office. In coming days, the Denver Gazette will publish a complete list of candidates. Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock is term limited after serving…
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Two Denver council members opposed to Park Hill Golf Course Development
Though united in opposition, two Denver City Council members Monday night were set against publishing the Park Hill Golf Course small area plan for differing reasons. District 9 Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca and District 6 Councilman Paul Kashmann voted against the bill, which appeared before council for the first time. The proposed redevelopment of the Park…
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Denver daytime warming centers to open ahead of cold temperatures
All operational recreation centers in Denver will be open as warming centers on Tuesday, according to a news release from the Denver Department of Public Health and the Environment. The recreation centers will be open during normal business hours. Denver weather: Warm start to the week ahead of snow, freezing temps Meteorologists predicted snow starting…
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Gender identity of suspect in Club Q shooting scrambles narrative
When a court filing last week revealed the person arrested in connection with killing five people at Club Q identifies as nonbinary and uses “they/them” pronouns, the public got its first indication that the suspect identified as a member of the LGBTQI+ community, scrambling the prevailing narrative around the attack. It also prompted the question: If…
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Gender identity of suspect in Club Q shooting scrambles narrative
When a court filing Tuesday revealed the person arrested in connection with killing five people at Club Q identifies as nonbinary and uses “they/them” pronouns, the public got its first indication that the suspect identified as a member of the LGBTQI+ community, scrambling the prevailing narrative around the attack. It also prompted the question: If the…
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Denver Rescue Mission to remove offensive language from employee handbook draft
The Denver Rescue Mission found itself in hot water this week after reports emerged concerning language in an updated employee handbook. The handbook, which is updated annually, appeared to discriminate against gay and lesbian, as well as transgendered employees. The handbook forbade employees from “acting on same sex attraction” and “rejection of one’s biological sex,”…