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		<title>Your 2026 Denver summer reading list</title>
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					<dc:creator>Teague Bohlen</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 13:17:03 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Things to do in Denver this weekend, July 24-26</title>
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					<dc:creator>Kristen Fiore</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:40:17 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>How long are weed gummies good for?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) this weekend, July 24-26</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:29:40 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Leftovers: 42,000 pounds of potatoes free for the taking!</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 11:00:21 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/firebar-2.jpg" alt="empty seats at bar" /><p>Plus, the team behind Beckon plans an expansion but hasn’t yet signed a lease, and the ART Hotel’s FIRE happy hour gets happier with actual food.</p>
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		<title>Daniel Donato is as Nashville as it gets</title>
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					<dc:creator>Justin Criado</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:20:19 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>World Cup boosted the spirits of Denver bars</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:24:38 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/watchpartymood-203.jpg" alt="Moodswing world cup" /><p>With the August lull around the corner, the last month has provided much-needed momentum.</p>
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		<title>‘She followed the rules’ says lawyer for woman arrested by ICE at Denver International Airport</title>
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					<dc:creator>Laura Larkins | American Community Media</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:31:41 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>Wellness Sushi&#8217;s closure leaves vegan supporters with… beef</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:24:55 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/07/Wellness-Sushi.jpg" alt="Wellness Sushi Colfax" /><p>“Super disgusting that you mislead the vegan community."</p>
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		<title>A party at MCA, a symposium and other art events around Denver this week, July 23-31</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:13:52 -0600</pubDate>
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