Rebecca Tauber

Reporter

Rebecca Tauber covers city council and transportation for Denverite. Before joining Colorado Public Radio, she worked at GBH News in Boston and KRBD in Ketchikan, Alaska. Rebecca grew up in Philly and graduated from Williams College. She loves journalism because it requires asking good questions and listening well.

You should email her with book recommendations and favorite restaurants, or if you ever want a freshly baked loaf of challah. News tips also welcome.

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Initially a pandemic response to homelessness, safe outdoor sites could become a long-term program

City Council will vote Monday on zoning changes that would codify the program and provide opportunities for expansion.

Broadway and Welton Street will be car-free again this Sunday for Viva Streets Denver — and you can come meet the Denverite team!

We'll be tabling at the second ¡Viva! Streets Denver.

Here’s what Denver City Council wants the new mayor to prioritize in next year’s budget

Council's priorities have not changed much from last year, with one major exception: planning for more spending on more potential migrant arrivals.

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You can now reserve a security line spot at DIA without TSA PreCheck or paying for CLEAR

Lines are long already, with a busy summer travel season ahead.

City Council approved historic designation for a City Park West house against the owner’s wishes. Now, the owner is suing the city.

The lawsuit takes issue with the city’s historic findings and the Council vote.

United pilots picket downtown for higher pay and better schedules

The action came days after United announced a major expansion in Denver.

This fall, Denverites will vote on making a 0.15% sales tax permanent to fund the Denver Preschool Program long-term

Voters approved the program in 2006 and 2014.

The DU women’s lacrosse team is undefeated and playing in the NCAA Semifinals for the first time ever

They take the field against Northwestern Friday at 1 p.m. MT.

Denver Police arrested her as she gave assistance to George Floyd protesters in 2020. The city is paying her $45,000 over a misconduct claim

The city has paid more than $2 million so far this year in cases dating back to the protests.

United is adding flights and routes out of Denver. What does that mean for airport traffic and security lines?

The airline is adding 35 flights, six routes and 12 gates, along with thousands of new jobs.