First revitalized block of 16th Street Mall now open
"If you look around now, you see people, you see color, you see vibrancy. So we feel confident that some of our greatest challenges are over."
- Downtown Denver Partnership
More changes to come after the first revitalized block of 16th Street Mall opened today.
Details @ tinyurl.com/3mczkr22
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RTD Leadership answers questions about highly criticized track repair plan
RTD answered questions today about their highly criticized track repair plan that has led to slow moving to trains and massive delays for commuters.
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Lane reduction project beginning for Denver's York Street in July
"Everybody knows if you're in Denver, you're in traffic. But making it worse doesn't seem like it should be the thing to do."
Some drivers aren't happy with plans to reduce York St. to one lane in each direction w/ a left turn lane, the city says it's necessary.
More info on Denver7 - https://tinyurl.com/36xyf7z2
Woman honored for nearly 6 decades of volunteer service to the Denver Botanic Gardens
I loved meeting Loraine Yeatts who has spent nearly six decades volunteering at the Denver Botanic Gardens! We're so happy to recognize her as a Denver7 Everyday Hero!
https://shorturl.at/87Q2r
Lakewood teens help save drowning man
When every second mattered, a group of Lakewood teens jumped into action to help save a drowning man at Bear Creek Lake Park over the weekend.
Denver7 - https://shorturl.at/ug5lx
Non-profit plants vegetable gardens at homes in Denver's notorious food desert
The GrowHaus serves boxes of fresh food to thousands of people each week. This week, they're helping make sure neighbors in Denver's notorious food desert have access to fresh produce right outside their front door.
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Loveland family hoping to connect with person who left quarter on military member's grave
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A family is hoping to connect with the person who left a quarter on the grave of their loved one who was killed in combat. The gesture means the person who left the coin was with him when he died.
Denver7 - shorturl.at/8e6TM
From mansions to safe havens for Denver's early LGBTQ+ community: A look back at Bachelor's Row
From mansions to safe havens for Denver's early LGBTQ+ community: A look back at Bachelor's Row
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Help this family find the person who left a quarter on their loved one's grave. Full Story on Denver7
Family honors daughter's memory by advocating for pedestrian and driving safety
After 4-year old Gracie Gancheva was hit and killed by a truck while on a family vacation to Boston, her parents have made it their life mission to honor her memory by raising awareness for pedestrian safety.
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If you've hiked Mayflower Gulch Trail, you've probably snapped a few photos of the cabins tucked away in the mountains...
Colorado communities give the green light to license plate readers, advocates want to pump the brakes
The use of license plate readers by law enforcement agencies is growing, and so is the criticism against them.
Denver7 is going 360 on Liberties & License Plate Readers - https://shorturl.at/hvxX7
Man shares story of growing up in Mayflower Gulch cabin 90 years ago
If you've hiked the Mayflower Gulch Trail near Copper, you've probably snapped a few photos of the cabins on the trail.
For the first time, the man who lived there with his family 90 years ago is sharing his story.
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Poudre School District releases revised plans for proposed school closures
Revised proposals to close schools in Poudre School District have been released and three specific schools are recommended to close in every option.
More details on Denver7 - https://t.ly/BgBbh
EPA offering nearly $1B in grants for communities to swap heavy-duty vehicles for zero-emission versions
DPS Transportation tells me, even one EV school bus makes a big difference, but the upfront costs can be hefty.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is now accepting applications to help communities across the country make the transition to zero-emission for their heavy-duty vehicles.
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Advocates in Littleton hope to raise awareness about lesser-known treatment for Parkinson's
Advocates are trying to raise awareness about a lesser known treatment for Parkinson's that they say changes lives.
Denver7 - https://shorturl.at/lqzI2
Nuggets 'Average Joes' dancer returns to the court after being partially paralyzed by West Nile
One of the Denver Nuggets 'Average Joes' dancers is back on the court after being partially paralyzed by West Nile last year. So happy to share this update!
Denver7 - https://shorturl.at/jmnt1
City of Loveland facing multi-million dollar budget shortfall, considering cuts
City of Loveland, Colorado is dealing with a multi-million dollar budget shortfall. How they got here, and what they plan to do to fix it...
Denver7 -https://t.ly/tLRQy
Small Colorado towns set to benefit from Ride the Rockies, blindsided by decision to cancel event
The iconic Ride The Rockies event was canceled suddenly this week. It left riders, host towns and the ride's own director blindsided.
More details: https://t.ly/YlS5V
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Poudre School District considers consolidating schools amid low enrollment, budget cuts
Poudre School District is considering the possible closure of several schools in response to low enrollment and budget cuts. Parents are pleading for other solutions.
More details here: https://rb.gy/uwpxqi
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