😎 Is Englewood the new Denver?

👻 Can Someone Save the Broadway Halloween Parade?

Attendance has grown so much in recent years that city officials are requiring parade organizers to pay as much as $25,000 for pedestrian safety barricades this year, and they need the money by Sept. 6. Some Baker neighbors are worried the need for a sponsor may be the beginning of the end of the parade’s DIY feel. [Westword]

🤝 State Lawmakers Reach Property Tax Compromise

While some progressive Democrats objected, state legislators approved a compromise in proposed property tax cut legislation yesterday, ending this week’s special legislative session. Conservative supporters of a much larger cut are expected to pull their measure from November’s ballot. [CO Sun]

😎 Is Englewood the New South Broadway?

Mutiny Information Cafe and Fancy Tiger have pulled up stakes and joined Brewability, Army Surplus, and other mainstay businesses in Englewood. But why are all these Broadway stalwarts moving south? Turns out there are some very real changes driving the vibe shift. [City Cast Denver 🎧]

⚠️ Racist Signs Appear at Colfax Bus Stops

Denver police are looking for the people who riveted metal signs featuring racist slogans to three Colfax bus stops near Congress Park. The signs, which have been removed, said, “Blacks must sit at the back of the bus. Kamala’s migrants sit in the front.” [Westword]

This summer, Hey Denver is partnering with Bike Streets to bring you the 2024 Denver Bike Scavenger Hunt, an eight-week challenge to get to know the Mile High from two wheels!

How to play:

• First, sign up at bikestreets.com/scavenger
• Then, every Friday check back here in the Hey Denver newsletter for a new clue to a different Denver destination.
• Solve the riddle, bike to the place, send in a selfie proving you did it to [email protected], and you’ll be entered into that week’s raffle for a chance to be featured right here in Hey Denver! 👇
• 🎁 Then, keep playing for your chance to win one of our four grand prizes at the end of the series:
  • A free customized Bike Streets group tour to your favorites spots in Denver
  • A prize package from Evo
  • A jersey and free entry into the Denver Century Ride
  • A spot in one of Bikes Together’s bike mechanic classes.

Last Week’s Winner

The answer to last week’s clue: Prodigy Coffeehouse!

🏅 Congrats to Sidney G., who solved the riddle and was the winner of last week’s raffle! We asked Sidney to share some of the things they love most about biking in Denver.

What did you enjoy about the secret destination and/or the ride over?

“The cafe itself was wonderful. I really enjoyed my matcha and the outdoor seating, and it was easy to splurge on a drink knowing it's going toward something meaningful for the community.”

What’s your favorite thing about biking in Denver?

“I love riding around the Cherry Creek Reservoir, there's so much wildlife out there for how close it is to the city!”

☕ Need a cuppa? Take the official Bike Streets cyclist-friendly route to Prodigy 👇 The Bike Streets mobile app offers quiet, scenic, routes on residential streets to get you around Denver. Join the Bike Streets Club now.

Week 8 Clue

🔎 Know where to go? You know what to do! Snap a photo of you (and your bike) at the secret location, then email it to [email protected] no later than midnight on Monday, Sept. 2. We’ll randomly select four winners from our pool of correct guessers to award the grand prizes!