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🫠 The heat wave is here
July 11, 2024 · — Peyton Garcia
Good morning, y’all! We’re gearing up for a fun little project next week, and it calls for your best/weirdest/wildest/most beloved Colfax Ave stories! We’ve all got one 👇
What's CITY Talking About?
🇺🇸 Sen. Bennet Airs Concerns Over Biden
With Democrats increasingly divided over President Biden's chances of victory in November, Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet was the first senator to publicly express a lack of confidence. Bennet told CNN yesterday, “Donald Trump is on track, I think, to win this election and maybe win it by a landslide.” [Axios Denver]
📊 How Denverites Rank the City of Denver
The most recent data from the Colorado Polling Institute, which surveyed 409 Denver voters in June, shows that Denverites are generally more happy (or just as happy) with city services and elected officials than when they were polled by the CPI back in August. [Denverite]
🫠 The Heat Wave is Here
If you thought yesterday’s high of 91 degrees was hot, don’t get your hopes up for a reprieve. Temps in Denver are projected to hover around 100 likely until at least Tuesday. Sunday is expected to hit a high of 102. Whhhyyy?! We asked a local weather expert. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
- Dive deeper: Why is the city hotter than the suburbs? And what can you do to stay cool? 🥵
👎 Break-In at Historic Elitch Theatre
The Historic Elitch Theatre will be adding new security systems to the property after someone broke into the theater through the roof access door earlier this month. Management believes the thieves took about $200-300 in alcohol from the concessions counter and caused potentially thousands of dollars in damage to the roof door. [9News]
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What To Do
Thursday, July 11
- 🌳 Civic Center Volunteer Day | 9-11 a.m. | Free | Civic Center Park
- 🎵 Rock the Block | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Free | Marjorie Park
- 🥡 Civic Center EATS | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free | Civic Center Park
- 🥡 Riverfront Food Truck Series | 5-8 p.m. | Free | Riverfront Park
- 🔦 Opening Night: Darkfield (13+) | 5-8:30 p.m. | $20+ | The Bird Lot
- 🦋 Sound Bath with Butterflies | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | $10+ | Butterfly Pavilion
- 🎤 Mini Improv Drop-In Class | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $5 | Chaos Bloom Theater
Today on City Cast
Burning Questions About This Weekend’s Heat Wave
Denver is on track to see three consecutive 100-degree days over the weekend. What does this heat wave mean for the climate? Should we be worried about wildfires? Or outdoor concert cancellations? 9News meteorologist Chris Bianchi is on the City Cast Denver podcast today to weigh in on this hot topic.
Sad news: I’m pouring a little out for Whiskey, the first dog mayor of Lakewood, who died unexpectedly last month 🥺 🥃
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