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🌍 Why can’t Denver hit its climate goals?
July 17, 2024 · — Peyton Garcia
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What's CITY Talking About?
🔎 Terrell Davis Recounts ‘Humiliating’ Plane Incident
NFL Hall of Famer and former Broncos MVP Terrell Davis is demanding an investigation into a United Airlines flight attendant who claimed Davis hit him during a flight last weekend. Only after the football star was handcuffed by FBI agents and escorted off the plane did officials determine the accusations to be “inaccurate.” An investigation is reportedly underway. [9News]
🎯 Denver Projected to Miss Climate Goals
According to Denver’s climate action office, the city is way off track to meet its goal of a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2025. Officials are now scrambling to partner with the state, the private sector, and nonprofits to make up ground. [Axios Denver]
- Dive deeper: Despite best efforts, the Front Range can’t seem to move the needle on its ozone pollution. State and federal scientists are taking a closer look to try to figure out why. [CPR]
🇺🇸 Why Diana DeGette Still Believes in Biden
As Democrats across the nation call on President Biden to step aside as the party’s presidential nominee, at least one Colorado politician remains in Biden’s corner. Denver Congresswoman Diana DeGette sat down with us for an exclusive interview on the state of Democratic party. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
With due respect to the media, I think they want to see a horse race … they like the drama
🏛️ City Council Announces New President
This week, Denver City Council members unanimously elected councilwoman Amanda Sandoval as the new council president effective immediately. Outgoing president Jamie Torres has reached term limits. Council freshman Diana Romero Campbell is the new president pro tem. [Denverite]
🎊 Denver Breaks Tourism Record
Recent data released by Visit Denver shows that the Mile High City saw its most tourists ever last year, up 3% compared to 2022. Some of the area’s top-visited attractions included Red Rocks and the Denver Zoo. [Axios Denver]
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What To Do
Wednesday, July 17
- 🥡 Civic Center EATS | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free | Civic Center Park
- 🖍️ Adult Coloring | 2-10 p.m. | $5 | First Draft Taproom
- 🌳 Games and Crafts in the Park | 4-7 p.m. | Free | Cheesman Park
- 🥡 Feast in Denver’s Nature | 4-8 p.m. | Free | Wash Park / Paco Sanchez Park
- 🎵 Ukulele Jam | 6-8 p.m. | Free | Spirit Hound Distillers
- 💼 The Office Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | Free | Ephemeral Taproom
- 🎤 Free Comedy | 8-10 p.m. | Free | Ratio Beerworks
Today on City Cast
Rep. Diana DeGette on the Trump Assassination Attempt and How Biden Can Still Win
Democrats across the country continue to express concerns over President Biden’s chances on the ballot this November — meanwhile, the attempted assassination of former President Trump over the weekend added a whole new level of nuance to the race. Today on the City Cast Denver podcast, longtime Denver Congresswoman Diana DeGette sits for an exclusive interview about the tense state of politics.
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