🚩 No charges in Jor’Dell Richardson case

📚 New Westwood Library Needs a Name

Denver Public Libraries is inviting the community to submit name recommendations for its brand new Westwood branch at 3300 W. Nevada Place. Potential namesakes can be a person or a place — as long as they’re related to the cultural and historical values of the neighborhood (and follow some other parameters). The deadline to submit a suggestion is Sept. 29. [Denverite]

🛢️ EPA Fines Suncor … Again

The Suncor oil refinery in Commerce City has come to a settlement agreement with the EPA after the environmental agency found the plant was producing fuel packed with excessive pollutants. Suncor is being ordered to pay a $161,000 fine, as well as fork over $600,000 to purchase “clean” lawn equipment for ozone-heavy metro counties. In its defense, Suncor officials said the EPA’s allegations need more context. This fine is just the latest in a years-long battle between Suncor and the EPA. [CO Sun]

• 🎧 Look back: We invited Denver Post reporter Noelle Phillips onto the City Cast Denver podcast earlier this year to help us understand where Suncor fits in the larger picture of environmental issues facing Colorado.

🚩 No Officers Charged in Death of Jor’Dell Richardson

Arapahoe County prosecutors have determined that the Aurora police officers responsible for fatally shooting 14-year-old Jor’Dell Richardson in June were legally justified in their actions. The officers will face no criminal charges. Police report that Richardson appeared to have been participating in a robbery occurring in an Aurora strip mall. He was reportedly armed with a pellet gun that closely resembled a real pistol. [CO Sun]

⭐⭐⭐ = The official City Cast Denver ‘Maybe’ of the weekend, as in maybe you’ll see us there! Listen to Thursday’s podcast for more deets.

⭐⭐⭐ Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show | Friday (and Beyond!) | 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Today kicks off Denver’s annual family-friendly 10-day showcase for gem fanatics, fossil experts, and stone lovers at the National Western Complex and Denver Coliseum. [Elyria-Swansea; Free]

🌾 Cuisine and Culture | Friday | 5-6:30 p.m.

The Denver Botanic Gardens will host chef Andrea Murdoch, an Indigenous Andean from Venezuela, to lead this culinary class on ancestral Andean foods utilizing fresh ingredients from the Gardens’ CSA. [Cheesman Park; GA $22, Members $18]

🏎️ Cars & Coffee & Pancakes | Saturday | 7-10 a.m.

Gearheads can gather with fellow car fanatics to ogle cool rides while enjoying free pancakes and coffee provided by Leevers Locavore. The person with the dopest wheels will be awarded a tomahawk steak! [Highland; Free]

🦬 Life of a Prairie Settler | Saturday | 8:30-10 a.m.

Experience what life was like for an 19th century prairie settler at the Plains Conservation Center’s recreation of a traditional homestead village. Your 1800s prairie dress best is encouraged! (Pro tip: Add on the Sunset Wagon Tour the night before.) [Aurora; $5]

🌏 International Heritage Festival | Saturday | 10 a.m.-10 p.m.

Explore cultures from across the world at this 46th annual celebration of international song, food, and dance. [Wheat Ridge; Free]

🍷 Denver Food + Wine Grand Tasting | Saturday | Noon-4 p.m.

Taste and sip your way through the best food and wine Denver has to offer at the Denver Food + Wine Grand Tasting. VIP tickets get you access to two exclusive wine-tasting seminars. [Auraria; $150+]

🌶️ Westwood Chile Fest | Saturday | Noon-7 p.m.

The Westwood neighborhood celebrates its Chicano and Mexicano roots with this one-day community festival spotlighting local artisans, entrepreneurs, and cultural organizations. [Westwood; Free]

🐾 DOGtoberfest | Saturday | 1 p.m.

What’s better than River North Brewery’s seasonal Festbier tapping party? A Festbier party that your pup is invited to, complete with a puppy photo truck, specialty dog treats, a doggy costume contest, adoptable pups, and more. [RiNo; Free to attend]

🎨 Painting in the Park | Saturday | 2-7 p.m.

Local artists of all levels and mediums are invited to this community meetup at the Cheesman Park Pavilion. Bring whatever project you're working on and talk shop with other creatives. [Cheesman Park; Free]

🪕 The Green Line Music Festival | Saturday | 2-8 p.m.

This free music festival — featuring Marlee Sacks and Friends, Shaky Hand String Band, and Southbound String Band — at Breckenridge Brewery aims to raise funds and awareness for Fishing the Good Fight, a Denver mental health nonprofit. [Littleton; Donation-based]

🪐 Star Wars in Concert | Saturday | 7:30 p.m.

Enjoy a film screening of “Star Wars: A New Hope” at the Boettcher Concert Hall with the musical score performed live in tandem with the movie by the Colorado Symphony. [Downtown; $15+]

🇺🇸 9/11 Heroes Run | Sunday | 9 a.m.

Honor our nation’s fallen heroes at this remembrance run in Lowry’s Great Lawn Park. Race options include a 5K, a 1-mile fun run, and a 5K ruck run. [Lowry; $25+]

Last week’s answer: Lookin’ Good Restaurant and Lounge, 66 Sheridan Boulevard

• If you’re looking for an old-school diner with an array of classic American, Greek, and Mexican dishes, amazing service, and a welcoming vibe, Lookin’ Good is the go-to!

A big shoutout for our quickest correct guessers:

• 🏆 Chala M. was the first to write in with the correct answer!
• 👏 But Leonard T., Jojo M., Cam B., Lucas L., and Tyler B. weren’t far behind!

This Week’s Photo:

🕵️ Do YOU know where this American flag is hanging? Be among the first to respond with the right answer and you’ll get a shoutout in next Friday’s newsletter!

Special thanks to reader Tom G. for sharing this week’s photo! Got a cool Denver photo you’d like to submit for Friday trivia? Send it my way!

South Broadway on the Brink, Hypocrite Activist Outed, and UFOs

Mayor Mike Johnston is hard at work trying to end homelessness in his first term, but as Denverite reporter Kyle Harris learned when he spent 21 hours at a late-night calzone shop on Broadway, the city might not be able to wait that long. Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi talk to Kyle about what he saw that night and all the other stories that mattered this week.