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đ¨ Denverâs new âcrime hot spotsâ
April 4, 2024
Ready, set, play ball! âž Tomorrow marks the Colorado Rockiesâ 2024 home opener! And even though our prospects for the season arenât great (OK, theyâre absolutely dismal), any good Denverite knows the Opening Weekend parties are fun regardless. Iâve got all the deets in todayâs newsletter đ đ
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đ§âđł Denverâs 2024 James Beard Finalists
Chef Penelope Wong, of the cult-followed food truck Yuan Wonton, and chef Matt Vawter, formerly of the acclaimed local restaurant Mercantile, have both made the coveted cut for the 2024 list of James Beard Award finalists in the category of Best Chef. Denverâs Michelin-starred Kelly Whitaker (BRUTĂ, Basta, and The Wolfâs Tailor) is being considered for Outstanding Restaurateur. Winners will be announced in June. [Denver Post]
đ Councilwomanâs âQuestionable Spendingâ
Following an investigation into first-term council member Flor Alvidrezâs spending habits, a Denver ethics board has concluded that while she was ârecklessâ with city money, she did not technically violate any official ethics codes. The board did, however, recommend updating the Denver Code of Ethics. Hostile workplace complaints alleged by former employees of Alvidrez were not investigated. [Denverite]
đ Denverâs New âCrime Hot Spotsâ
Last month, Mayor Johnston announced his plan for tackling gun violence in the city â turns out, itâs not so different from his predecessor. From 2020 to 2022, former Mayor Michael Hancock targeted âviolent crime hot spotsâ around Denver with individual safety strategies. Now, Mayor Johnston has shifted the focus to five new âhot spots.â City officials say the data shows success â but not everyone agrees. [Denver7]
đ Denverâs Old Streetcar
As the 16th Street Mall makeover trudges on, photos making the rounds on social media show construction workers unearthing Denverâs ancient brick roads and rusty old trolley tracks. The lost era of the Denver streetcar is remembered fondly today, but transit expert and author Jake Berman clues us into the not-so-rosy reality of the Mile Highâs historic streetcar. [City Cast Denver đ§]
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What To Do
Thursday, April 4
- đ§âđž DUG Garden Leader Training | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Free | Virtual
- đľ Music Video Bingo | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Lowry Beer Garden
Friday, April 5
- âž Opening Day Pre-Game Party | 11 a.m. | Free | Denver Beer Co
- đŚ Family Science Night | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | $5 | Butterfly Pavilion
- đ¤ Standup Comedy Showcase | 7 / 9 p.m. | $14+ | Colorado Sake Co.
- đ The Blossom Drag Party | 7-10 p.m. | Free | The Block Distilling Co.
Today on City Cast
They're not talking about what's happening in Denver. They're talking about some things that make them personally uncomfortable.
Your Questions on @DoBetterDNVR, Members Clubs, and Those âGreenâ Buildings
Conversation about the Instagram account @DoBetterdnvr and its decision to post photographs of unhoused people caused quite a stir on last weekâs podcast, so the City Cast Denver crew is diving into the controversy. Plus, we respond to listener comments.
A few more notes: Today is National Ramen Day! đ Looking for somewhere to celebrate? We recently sat down with two ramen experts to round up the best. Apparently, itâs also National Hug a Newsperson Day â so if you spot me in the wild today, say hello! đ¤ (Also accepting City Cast Denver membership sign-ups in lieu of hugs đ)
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