City Cast Denver
⚖️ CO’s legal gun-buying age won’t change — for now
August 31, 2023
Good morning, Denver! Today is International Overdose Awareness Day, the world’s largest campaign to end overdoses and honor (without stigma!) those who have died. The Harm Reduction Action Center has been holding events all week to support the cause. Want to learn more? Check out our podcast episode from a few years ago about rethinking drug use treatment 🎧
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💚 Denver Aims to Protect Local ‘Legacy Businesses’
The pandemic had devastating effects on Denver small businesses, forcing dozens of longtime, local mainstays to shut their doors for good. Now, city officials are trying to help right the ship with a brand new Legacy Business Program. Businesses that qualify (locally-owned, independent, at least 10-years old, and in good standing with the city and state) will be offered networking, training, and promotion opportunities with support from the city. [Denverite]
- Get involved: Business owners can apply themselves, and anyone can nominate a business they think are deserving.
⚖️ Legal Gun-Buying Age Will Not Change — For Now
Earlier this month, a district court judge blocked the rollout of a new state law raising the legal gun-purchasing age to 21. The law was blocked after gun rights advocates argued it was a violation of Second Amendment rights for 18 to 20-year-olds. Gov. Polis has filed an appeal with the 10th Circuit Court and requested the law temporarily go into effect while court proceedings play out — which could take months or even years — but this week, federal judges denied that request. [CPR]
🍹 Why Aren’t Denverites Sipping and Strolling?
Arvada just became the latest city in the metro to approve a common consumption area — visitors can now stroll around Olde Town with an alcoholic beverage in hand. Denver OK’d common consumption licensing two years ago, so why aren’t we sipping our cocktails on the go? We dig into that and more food news on today’s podcast episode. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
What To Do
🚏 Fare Free Finale | Thursday | 5-7 p.m.
As RTD’s two-month “free fare” program comes to an end, the Denver Streets Partnership is celebrating the initiative’s success with a free party at the RTD Decatur-Federal Station. [Sun Valley; Free]
🐄 Milk and Honey Farm Tour | Thursday | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The Jewish Community Center of Boulder invites you on a tour of the Milk and Honey Farm, a 2-acre working / educational farm, to learn more about the community’s connection to plants, produce, and animals. [Boulder; Free]
🎉 ShopBIPOC Launch Party | Thursday | 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Help kick off ShopBIPOC, a brand new digital platform dedicated to promoting and supporting Colorado’s BIPOC entrepreneurs. [Aurora; Free]
Today on City Cast
The Michelin Guide Value Menu, Drinks on the Go, and Pumpkin Spicy Takes
Denver’s dining scene just keeps getting more attention, and it’s definitely warranted. Today’s podcast covers the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand crowning of some local culinary faves, plus piping hot pumpkin spice takes, and a deeper convo on common consumption laws.
Have a great Thursday! Now go eat something delicious.
— Peyton Garcia
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