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Pot Tax Increase Proposal Makes Ballot

Pot Tax Increase Proposal Makes Ballot

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Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore Has Some Sick Ink on Her Arms

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Aug 4, 2022

The councilwoman has full tattoo sleeves, including hand tattoos.
Who's In, Who's Out, Who's on the Fence? Denver 2023 Mayoral Race

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Aug 2, 2022

There are already eight registered candidates.
Someone Keeps Breaking Slides at the Washington Park Playground

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 31, 2022

The tower structure might not reopen for weeks, if not months.
Allied Universal Could Lose Denver Security License Over Shooting by Unlicensed Guard

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 28, 2022

The biggest security company in the world might be run out of Denver.
Proof of Lawful Residence No Longer Required to Own Denver Marijuana Business

By Thomas Mitchell
Jul 27, 2022

The change was made to comply with a new state law.
Denver City Council Considering Mobile Home Park Regulation Reforms

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 26, 2022

The city's zoning code doesn't actually allow for mobile home parks.
Denver's Rental Licensing Program Off to Slow Start, City Anticipates Crunch

By Catie Cheshire
Jul 25, 2022

There are an estimated 25,000 properties that must be approved by January 1.
Denver City Council May Add Hurdles to Owner-Opposed Landmark Designations

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 22, 2022

Tom's Diner remains the classic fight.
Denver Parks and Recreation Cracking Down on Off-Leash "Dog Parties"

By Catie Cheshire
Jul 22, 2022

Who let the dogs out?
Denver's Hold on Colorado's Marijuana Market Is Shrinking

By Thomas Mitchell
Jul 21, 2022

In 2014, Denver dispensaries sold almost half of Colorado's legal pot.
Unsheltered Homelessness Jumped in Metro Denver During the Pandemic

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 20, 2022

That count jumped by 33 percent.
Denver Proposes Permanent Marijuana Delivery Exclusivity for Social Equity Businesses

By Thomas Mitchell
Jul 20, 2022

The proposal will be considered by Denver City Council.
Denver Has Lost Its Mojo: Here's How to Get It Back

By Westword Staff
Jul 20, 2022

Five things to celebrate now, five changes we'd like to see.
My, Oh My: Which MyDenver Campaign Is Which?

By Catie Cheshire
Jul 19, 2022

How does your Denver fit in?
Top Ten Takeaways From Hancock's Final State of the City Speech

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 18, 2022

This is "a city in motion." Say what?
With Central Library Still Under Construction, DPL Ready to Open a New Chapter

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 18, 2022

The Central branch should reopen entirely in early 2024.
Longtime Denver Business Called on the Carpet for Mohawk Tommy Sign

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 16, 2022

The Denver American Indian Commission has requested the sign be removed.
Police Department Proposes Bill to Stall Denver's Catalytic Converter Thefts

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 15, 2022

They're up 119,250 percent over the last three years.
Denver's Expanded Waste Services: What to Know Before You Pay to Throw

By Catie Cheshire
Jul 14, 2022

Don't toss this story! You'll need it on January 1.
New Proposal Would Prioritize Displaced Denver Residents for Affordable Housing

By Conor McCormick-Cavanagh
Jul 14, 2022

City staffers have been working on the proposal for four years.

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