🇺🇸 Phil Weiser for governor?

🇺🇸 Phil Weiser Announces Run for Governor

With Gov. Jared Polis term-limited, many Democrats are expected to enter the race to replace him in 2026. AG Phil Weiser officially became the first with his campaign announcement yesterday. [Axios Denver]

⚽ National Women’s Soccer League Coming to Denver

NWSL officials have reportedly selected Denver as the homebase for the league’s newest team. Sources say that the local owners already made the first payment toward a $110 million expansion fee — the largest in U.S. women’s sports history. [Sportico]

🔥 Suspected Arson at Cheesman Park

Local fire crews extinguished two separate fires near the pavilion in Cheesman Park on New Year’s Day. Police announced yesterday they are investigating both incidents as potential arson. [Denver Post 🔒]

🏙️ Can the Mayor’s Latest Big Hire Save Downtown?

Bill Mosher was once a rumored candidate for mayor and has been deeply involved in the downtown development world for decades. As the mayor’s new chief projects officer, could Mosher be the key to bringing downtown back to life? [City Cast Denver 🎧]

We’re back with the first round of Friday Photo Trivia for the new year! And I’m flush with a fresh cache of snapshots from around the city to share with you, starting with this posh Denver dining room 👆 Do YOU know where this photo was taken?

Be among the first to respond with the right answer and you’ll get a special shoutout in next Friday’s newsletter! Good luck and happy guessing!

📸 Want to submit a photo? Send me a pic of somewhere uniquely Denver, and I’ll consider it for an upcoming photo trivia segment!