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💔 Why dating in Denver is hard
July 25, 2024 · — Natalia Aldana
Hiya! If you’re a fan of Palisade peaches — because of course you are — you may have already noticed prices are going up. Here’s what some Western Slope farmers had to say about it 🍑
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😷 Denver’s Air Quality 10th Worst Globally
Due to wildfire smoke from Canada and the Pacific Northwest, Denver’s air quality was among the worst in the world this week. But there’s hope in sight: There will be “some” thinning of the smoke on Thursday and Pacific showers and storms are expected to provide some relief by Friday. [9News]
A strike is the last thing any of us want, but when billion-dollar cleaning companies give us an offer that would barely meet the minimum wage, we have no choice but to take action for our families.
📣 Thousands of Janitors Vote to Authorize Strike
If SEIU Local 105 can’t reach an agreement with cleaning companies by Sunday, thousands of janitors across the state are expected to strike. The janitor’s union is negotiating for wage increases for over 2,000 janitors, 90% of whom are Latina. [CBS Colorado]
📖 CO Researchers to Consult Indigenous Community
History Colorado is continuing its state-funded research into abuses in federal Native American boarding schools. After previous research was criticized for a lack of collaboration with the Native American community, the agency says it plans to consult with tribal leaders and members and create a plan for healing and care for the generations affected. [Colorado Sun]
💘 Are Dating Apps Dead in Denver?
Looking for love in Denver? If you’ve been struggling on the dating apps, it’s not you — turns out the Mile High City might just not be a great place to find a long-term love connection. [City Cast Denver 🎧]
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Thursday, July 25
- 🎵 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
- 🎤 Mini Improv Drop-In Class | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $5 | Chaos Bloom Theater
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- 🌳 Civic Center Volunteer Day | 9-11 a.m. | Free | Civic Center Park
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I do think, personally, that the dating scene here is really positive. I mean, I came from the East Coast before this, so I was living in D.C. and I will say that's a nightmare.
Are Dating Apps Dead in Denver?
If you’re single in the Mile High City and having trouble meeting your perfect match, you’re not alone. Two reporters on the relationship beat share insights on why Denver’s dating scene is so tough to navigate — and why the apps don’t often lead to long-term love connections.
Before I leave you, please check out the most adorable puppy and goodest boy helping firefighters identify the cause of fires around Colorado 🐶🚒
And in the meantime, if you know of any upcoming fun events around Denver, send them our way 🤗
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