City Cast Denver
🍦 Where you can find that viral milkshake
May 11, 2023
Good morning, Denver! It’s Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Stop by Denver Fire Station 4 to check out this mural in progress by local artist Nalye Lor. The finished product will be a beautiful commemoration of Denver’s old Chinatown.
What's CITY Talking About?
🦠 Colorado Says Goodbye To COVID Protocols
With the federal public health emergency for COVID-19 set to officially expire today, certain local health services are also set to end, including the smartphone exposure notifications, extensive data collection by the CDC, and publicly run vaccine sites. [CO Sun; Denver Post 🔒]
🏡 Montclair Residents Reject ADU Proposal
The eastern Denver neighborhood will not be hopping on the latest housing trend: blanket rezoning to allow the construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Of the 9% of residents who responded to a survey from councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, nearly half said they were not in favor of ADUs, which they believed would “destroy neighborhood character.” [Denverite]
🚗 Addressing The Subaru Stereotype
Subarus fit perfectly with Colorado’s adventurous, outdoor motif. But are they actually the most popular cars in the state? Let’s dig into the data. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
What To Do
🍔 Westword Burger Week | All Week
Download the Westword Burger Week passport app, grab a $7 burger from any of the eight participating restaurants, enjoy a cheap dinner, and get entered to win a special Burger Week grand prize! [Various locations; Various prices]
♿ Denver Fashion Week | Thursday | 6-10 p.m.
The biggest event in local fashion is happening this week. Tonight on the runway, nonprofit Guided By Humanity debuts its first-ever adaptive clothing line for people with disabilities. [RiNo; $50-$130]
🗳️ Mayoral Debate | Thursday | 6-7 p.m.
Regis University will host mayoral candidates Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston for a public debate ahead of the June 6 runoff election. [Regis; Free]
🐝 Beers For Bees Happy Hour | Friday | 2-5 p.m.
One dollar for every beer purchased during happy hour at Diebolt Brewing will go toward planting pollinator gardens in the Sunnyside neighborhood. [Sunnyside; Free to stop by]
Today on City Cast
Fact Or Fiction: Subarus Are Colorado’s Favorite Car
Today on the City Cast Denver podcast, host Bree Davies tackles a popular Colorado stereotype: the Subaru. She is joined by friend and recent Subaru convert Ann Marie Awad and the Denver Post reporter behind some recent Subaru research, Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton.
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