🚉 Light rail speeds back up (finally)

🚉 Slow Zones Officially Gone

The Regional Transportation District ended the temporary slow zones on the D, E, H, and R Lines after almost a year of decreasing train speeds to 10 mph in certain areas. The construction improved more than 50 miles of track on the affected lines. [Denverite]

🎙️ NPR, Colorado Radio Stations Sue Trump

A handful of public radio stations across the state, including Colorado Public Radio, Roaring Fork Public Radio in Aspen, and KSUT Public Radio of Ignacio, joined NPR in suing the Trump administration over pulled funding. The lawsuit alleges that withholding the money is an effort to limit press freedoms and control information. [CPR]

💊 Naloxone Vending Machines Installed in Denver

Vending machines of Naloxone, an overdose prevention drug, have been installed outside of three Denver Police stations — 3921 N. Holly St., 1566 N. Washington St., and 1331 Cherokee St. The machines are free and accessible 24/7. The locations were chosen based on overdose report data. [9News]

June in Denver means the start of the summer, celebrating Pride, honoring Juneteenth, and so much more. To help you decide how to enjoy the Mile High this month, we’ve got some recommendations:

📚 Chill at Cheesman with DPL’s Silent Pages Society

Bring your book and enjoy an evening of dedicated reading with other Denver book worms! From 5:30-8 p.m. June 5, the Denver Public Library is hosting the latest Silent Pages Society gathering at Cheesman Park, complete with a book mobile from LGBTQ+ local bookstore Petals & Pages, food trucks, and live ambient music.

🍻 Check out the brews selection at Schoolyard Beer Garden

Located inside the former Evans School, Schoolyard is part beer garden and part cafe with a great patio and wide-ranging selection of local beers. It’s the perfect place to grab a drink and some ice cream on a hot day!

🧋 Grab some matcha or bubble tea at Teahee

This welcome addition to the Far East Center serves up bubble teas, black teas, and magical combinations of matcha, fruit flavors, and pillowy cream. The whimsical little shop is also an Instagram dream, complete with a photo booth to capture your own sweet moment.

🏺 Find treasures — and snacks — at the Mile High Flea Market

Practically anything you can dream of can be found at this massive outdoor market,from clothing and accessories to home goods and children’s toys, there’s a shopping bounty waiting for you. Plus, be sure to come hungry and enjoy a turkey leg, some kettlecorn, aguasfrescas, and more from the many delicious food vendors.

Psst! There’s even more where these came from! Tune into the City Cast Denver podcast for more recommendations!