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	<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:42:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week: Where to Get Free Food and Deals in Denver</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:42:12 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/20260213_133231.jpg" alt="exterior of an Einstein Bros. Bagels" /><p>This week marks both National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 4 – 8), and National Nurses Appreciation Week (May 6 -12).&#160; In honor of those who put in the time, we&#8217;re serving up this list of area restaurants, chains, and food retailers that are spinning up special deals for all the teachers and nurses in our [&#8230;]</p>
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		<title>Big Trouble in Little Saigon: Asia Center Redevelopment Proposal Stirs Community Into Action</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:17:24 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/AsiaCenter-Sign.jpg" alt="a strip mall sign" /><p>“Yeah, there were some miscues.”  </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/asia-center-redevelopment-controversy-spurs-community-action-40879566/">Big Trouble in Little Saigon: Asia Center Redevelopment Proposal Stirs Community Into Action</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Push to Allow THC Drinks at Colorado Bars and Restaurants Dies</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:51:45 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/the_coffee_joint_ice_cream_collins20180705_001.webp" alt="Bottles of Keef Cola THC drinks on display" /><p>According to a bill sponsor, medical marijuana's rescheduling and hemp's federal status affected the will to engage at the state legislature.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/news/colorado-bill-thc-drinks-at-bars-restaurants-dies-40879058/">Push to Allow THC Drinks at Colorado Bars and Restaurants Dies</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why A House of Pots&#8217; Owners Could Go to Jail</title>
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					<dc:creator>Michael Roberts</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:13:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/a.house_.of_.pots_.merchandise.jpg" alt="Pots for sale at A House of Pots" /><p>Regulars won't be able to shop on the Adams County plot for long, and co-owner Ian Bramlett remains baffled by the logic of targeting his shop.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/why-a-house-of-pots-owners-could-go-to-jail-40878488/">Why A House of Pots&#8217; Owners Could Go to Jail</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>New Denver Venue Licensing Proposal Gets Pushback From Club Owner</title>
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					<dc:creator>Michael Roberts</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:35:39 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/regas.christou.portrait.jpg" alt="New Denver Venue Licensing Proposal Gets Pushback From Club Owner" /><p>"Why didn't they have a big-ass meeting and invite all the licensees?"</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/music/new-denver-venue-licensing-pushback-regas-christou-40876002/">New Denver Venue Licensing Proposal Gets Pushback From Club Owner</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Feds Just Rescheduled Medical Marijuana: What Does That Mean for Colorado?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:23:16 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/den_canna_20150823_oasis_44thave_slentz_01.webp" alt="Inside the shopping area of a Denver medical marijuana dispensary" /><p>"It is not full legalization. It is not the end of reform. But it is still the most meaningful federal cannabis-policy move of our lifetimes so far."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/news/what-medical-marijuana-rescheduling-means-for-colorado-40876183/">The Feds Just Rescheduled Medical Marijuana: What Does That Mean for Colorado?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>This LGBTQ-Owned Auto Repair Shop Will Put Your Last Crappy Oil Change to Shame</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/this-denver-lgbtq-owned-auto-repair-shop-will-put-your-last-crappy-oil-change-to-shame-40875514/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Shannon Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:30:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-21-073430.png" alt="A person works on a car" /><p>Good Judy Garage is building a safer, more inclusive experience. </p>
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		<title>Do Recent Bankruptcy Filings Herald More Denver Restaurant Closures? </title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:43:41 -0600</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2024-49/img_4806.webp" alt="eggs benedict on a plate" /><p>A local chain and a national company, both with past controversies, are bankrupt. What now?</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/food-drink/80-chophouse-morning-story-bankruptcy-filings-40875888/">Do Recent Bankruptcy Filings Herald More Denver Restaurant Closures? </a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Pearl&#8217;s Property Will Go to Auction If Taxes Aren&#8217;t Paid by April 22</title>
		<link>https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/the-pearls-property-will-go-to-auction-if-taxes-arent-paid-by-april-22-40875393/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Kristen Fiore</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:03:35 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/IMG_0687-copy-e1776293214762.jpg" alt="a tax seizure notice on the door of The Pearl" /><p>Records show that after one owner dissolved the LLC, another owner filed an article of reinstatement — but now the doors are locked anyway due to more than $56,000 in unpaid taxes.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/the-pearls-property-will-go-to-auction-if-taxes-arent-paid-by-april-22-40875393/">The Pearl&#8217;s Property Will Go to Auction If Taxes Aren&#8217;t Paid by April 22</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>The Pearl Saga &#8220;Just Gets Messier by the Day&#8221;</title>
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					<dc:creator>Kristen Fiore</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 08:42:17 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-23/the_pearl_logo__1_-e1776458180831.webp" alt="The Pearl Saga &#8220;Just Gets Messier by the Day&#8221;" /><p>This has been a tough week for the former Mercury Cafe space at 2199 California Street.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.westword.com/opinion/denver-residents-discuss-drama-surrounding-the-pearl-40873333/">The Pearl Saga &#8220;Just Gets Messier by the Day&#8221;</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.westword.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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