City Cast Denver
⚕️ Why Polis is ‘excited’ about RFK Jr.
November 15, 2024 · — Peyton Garcia
Happy Friday, Denverites! According to a recent retail survey, the average Denver consumer is forecast to spend $1,782 this holiday season. That’s actually down 6% from last year 😳 Am I the only one having trouble swallowing that number? 🎁
What's CITY Talking About?
⚕️ Polis Applauds RFK Jr. Appointment
Gov. Jared Polis celebrated the president-elect’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (a known anti-vaxxer) to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Polis clarified that he still thinks vaccines promote public health, but that he’s also in favor of “a major shake-up in institutions like the FDA that have been barriers to lowering drug costs and promoting healthy food choices.” [Axios Denver]
💰 Colorado No Longer Leads Nation in Bank Robberies
Bank robberies in Colorado dropped by nearly half since 2021 when Colorado led the country with 191. California took over the top spot in 2022 when CO’s total dipped to 155. Last year, Colorado saw only 104 robberies, moving the Centennial State to third place. [FBI]
🤔 A Local Lawmaker’s Abrupt Goodbye
State Senator Chris Hansen was just re-elected — so his announcement this week that he’s taking a high paying job in the private sector was surprising. What will this mean for his soon-to-be vacant seat? And do the Dems already have someone in line? [City Cast Denver 🎧]
🌿 Green Dragon Cannabis Gets a Lifeline
Green Dragon, one of Colorado’s largest cannabis purveyors, isn't closing after all. A last-minute infusion of $10 million from investors will keep the chain’s 17 Colorado locations from closing before the end of the year. [Business Den 🔒]
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Where Is It?
Last week’s answer: Hapa Sushi in Cherry Creek (3030 E 2nd Ave #105)
- Leah J. says don’t miss happy hour. Masha L. loves the bar specials offered during Broncos games. And Roberta L. suggests ordering the Tempura Banana Split 🍌🍨
🍣 An extra roll for this week’s quickest correct guessers:
- Keith A. was the first to write in with the correct answer!
- But Leah J., Allison B., Tracy L., Jen J., Calvin G., and 7 others weren’t far behind!
This Week’s Photo:
🕵️ Do YOU know where to find this local art installation? Be among the first to respond with the right answer and you’ll get a special shoutout in next Friday’s newsletter!
📸 Want to submit a photo? Send me a snapshot of somewhere in Denver, and I’ll consider it for an upcoming photo trivia segment!
What To Do
Friday, Nov. 15
- 🌕 Full Moon Hike | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | $5 | Plains Conservation Center
- 🎞️ Honoring Clara Brown: Film Screening | 6-8:30 p.m. | Free | History Colorado
- 🖌️ Sip & Paint: Día de los Muertos | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $60 | Butterfly Pavilion
Saturday, Nov. 16
- ♀️ Women’s History Symposium | 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | $40 | History Colorado
- 👟 Pumpkin Pie 5K | 9 a.m. | $40.88+ | City Park
- ♻️ Zero-Waste Kitchen Practices | 10 a.m.-Noon | Suggested $50 | Posner Center
- 🧑🍳 Family Cooking Class: Holiday Pies | 10 a.m.-Noon | $40 | CSU Spur
- 🛍️ Firefly Handmade Holiday Market | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free | Old South Gaylord Street
- 🕯️ Autumn Makers Market | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Free | Ritualcravt
- 🎤 Free Comedy Show | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Free | 14er Brewing
Something tasty to go: Reservations are now open for Magna Kainan, a highly anticipated Filipino restaurant brought to us from James Beard-acclaimed Portland chef Carlo Lamagna 🇵🇭 🧑🍳 Pencil me in!
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