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Mayor Mike Johnston talks to the press about his plan to shelter 1,000 people by 2024.

Mayor Mike Johnston Looking to Nonprofits, Converted Hotels and Commercial Buildings for Homeless Housing

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 25, 2023

Denver’s new mayor gave his first big update on how he plans to shelter 1,000 more individuals by 2024.

Retired DPD Division Chief Ron Saunier posing with his son, Sgt. Kyle Saunier, at the Denver Police Foundation's award ceremony.

Denver Blue Bloods: Son of Retired DPD Division Chief Receives Purple Heart for Heroic Actions

By Chris PerezJuly 25, 2023

On July 24, the Denver Police Foundation recognized dozens of cops for their actions in the field.

Denver's City and County Building with a banner showing love to immigrants.

Denver Is Training Interpreters for Free to Facilitate Language Access for Immigrants and Refugees

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 25, 2023

City officials are looking to train anyone who is proficient in English and one of more than a dozen languages, including Cantonese, Arabic, Spanish and Swahili.

Pot-Smoking Competitors Burn Through Bowls at the Bong-A-Thon

By Jacqueline Collins and OthersJuly 25, 2023

Put me in, coach. I’m ready to toke.

Why Can’t I Buy THC Slushies at Colorado Dispensaries?

By Herbert FuegoJuly 25, 2023

State cannabis laws don’t allow open containers to leave dispensaries, but our resident Stoner knows a few other frozen THC treats to help cool you down.

Game Plan: CBS Colorado Goes for a Win With Sports Anchor Romi Bean

By Michael RobertsJuly 25, 2023

From Broncos cheerleader to lead sports anchor.

Unionized Elements Massage employees protest their employer's union busting tactics on May 27.

Massage Therapists Rubbed the Wrong Way by Firing After They Fought to Unionize

By Benjamin NeufeldJuly 24, 2023

The two employees of Elements Massage claim they were booted over their unionization efforts. Now they’re kicking back.

Silver Stem Fine Cannabis, a south Denver marijuana dispensary

Openings and Closings: New Dispensaries in Denver, Broomfield and Lakewood

By Thomas MitchellJuly 24, 2023

A new marijuana party bus is also open for business, while a popular dispensary on South Broadway has a new name.

Nael Welday from Angola waves three American flags at a citizenship ceremony that took place at the Children's Museum of Denver on Thursday, July 20.

Kids From Around the World Sworn In as American Citizens at Children’s Museum

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 24, 2023

For the second year in a row, the Children’s Museum of Denver held a U.S. citizenship event on July 20 for kids looking to become Americans through their parents.

LoDo Restaurateur Fed Up With Denver’s Short-Term Rental Application Process

By Benjamin NeufeldJuly 24, 2023

Jake Linzinmeir, owner of Jovanina’s, has been waiting months to hear back from the city.

bike lane and white bollards on residential street

Reader: I Just Want a Safe Way to Get Around Without a Car

By Westword StaffJuly 23, 2023

East Seventh Avenue is lovely, but the new bike lanes have inspired some ugly talk.

The 2023 Colombian Independence Festival will take place Sunday, July 23 to celebrate the country's independence day and offer the food, crafts and music from the South American country.

Get Ready to Shop, Eat and Dance at the Colombian Independence Festival

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 21, 2023

The festival, which honors Colombian Independence Day, goes down on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Pulaski Park.

The bollards that are stirring up trouble on the Seventh Avenue bikeway.

Bike Bollards Are “Negatively Impacting the Beauty” of Seventh Avenue Historic District: Residents

By Benjamin NeufeldJuly 21, 2023

People living in Denver’s Seventh Avenue Historic District say the safety poles “negatively impact the beauty, character, and integrity” of the neighborhood.

Former NBA player and Viola cannabis founder Al Harrington

Al Harrington on What to Expect From the NBA’s New Weed Policy

By Thomas MitchellJuly 21, 2023

“I think they were all already investing, anyway, but now they can put their names on it.”

Blazy Susan founder Will Breakell and DJ Infamous

Celebrity Shout-Outs Help Blazy Susan Become Fast-Growing Cannabis Brand

By Thomas MitchellJuly 21, 2023

Drake, Bella Thorne, Jimmy Kimmel, Wiz Khalifa and DJ Khaled have all shouted out or been spotted using Blazy Susan products, and it’s all been part of the plan.

JonBenét Ramsey’s Brother Throws Cold Water on Reports Linking Gary Oliva to 1996 Murder

By Chris PerezJuly 20, 2023

A series of reports released earlier this month outlines a “chilling link” between the convicted pedophile and Colorado’s most famous murder victim.

Newly Approved Canna Cabanabus Adds Weed to Weddings, Public Events

By Thomas MitchellJuly 20, 2023

The mobile lounge will be posted outside public events and is available for private bookings in Denver.

A truck rumbles along the I-70 viaduct above a house in Elyria.

Denver Researchers Find New Ways That City Surroundings Worsen People’s Health

By Bennito L. KeltyJuly 20, 2023

A new study conducted by CU Denver researchers found that neighborhoods can be risk factors for severe illness.

Is the Price of Weed Going Back Up?

By Herbert FuegoJuly 20, 2023

Cannabis prices are on the rise for the first time in nearly two years, according to state data. Let’s talk about how that shakes out at dispensaries.