Denver in 5 minutes: What you need to know today, Aug. 25
Hola. Today we’ve got stories on that famous ski train, the business of marijuana, affordable housing and a lot more.
Denver’s affordable housing plan:
Denver’s city council is considering some last-minute tweaks to Mayor Michael Hancock’s plan to build 6,000 affordable units. It’s heading to a public hearing on Sept. 12. (Denverite)
Traffic:
Dalton McCreary was killed this week by an out-of-control car in Aurora. He saved his friend. (DP)
The Rockies:
Our baseball team probably won’t make the playoffs – but if you like the game you still be watching Nolan Arenado. (Denverite)
Marijuana:
You might see a new “pesticide free” label on your weed soon. (Denverite)
Thornton wants that marijuana money, so it’s finally allowing pot shops. It was one of the state’s largest hold-outs. (CBS 4)
Real estate:
A new report estimates you need to make about $73,000 a year to even consider buying a home in Denver. (Denverite)
Ski train:
The ski train to Winter Park is back. It’s a lot like the Polar Express, except I don’t know if there will be hot chocolate or elves. More details should arrive today. (Denverite)
Your weekend plans:
Ashley has some suggestions for you. (Denverite)
The Museum of Nature and Science’s arachnid queen now has a trapdoor spider named after her
One of the oldest homes in Northeast Park Hill could be on the chopping block
Maps of toxic hazards show a wash of chemicals over the Denver metro’s north and west edges
Things to do in Denver this weekend, April 9-11
Black Denverites are more likely to be ticketed and arrested than white people in many categories
Denver has 29 public-access bodies of water. Which ones can you swim, kayak or fish in?
Where Denver can — but mostly can’t — add more marijuana dispensaries
DU study: White people and people of color are sometimes prosecuted differently by city attorneys
Denver Fringe Festival will take over part of RiNo this June
Broadway tours will return to the DCPA this year, starting with The Lion King
How Denver is chipping away at the Inverted L: housing and trees edition
Denver police investigate stabbing near Auraria Campus
DPS: Sexual assault claims against board member Tay Anderson will be investigated
Denver Public Library is reopening even more branches
Charges reduced against Elijah McClain protest leaders
We mapped Denver libraries to find out who has the most access to free books
How Denver’s neighborhoods got their shapes
That rule letting more unrelated adults live together now applies to all of Denver
Park Hill United Methodist Church will host Denver’s next sanctioned camp site for people experiencing homelessness
