City Cast Denver
💸 How to get $50k to clean up your neighborhood
April 27, 2026 · — Michelle Polizzi
A huge thank you to everyone who became a City Cast Denver Neighbor during our spring membership campaign. Your support keeps the lights on around here.
Here’s the truth: We haven't met our goal yet and we need more of you to join us! Can you help us out? For $10 a month, you’ll be investing in the future of this locally made newsletter, and you’ll get a bunch of amazing perks, too. Like a weekly curated events email, invites to members-only gatherings, and access to some exclusive podcast segments (just to name a few).
And this just in: We have a few more of our City Cast Denver pennants to give out as welcome gifts. Let your Denver flag fly!
What's CITY Talking About
🏡 Polis wants to reduce homeowner’s insurance by $800
Colorado homeowners facing high insurance premiums could have their rates reduced thanks to Gov. Jared Polis’ new policy roadmap. Polis announced the report at a recent press conference, stating he’s “highly confident” the legislation will reduce out-of-pocket costs for homeowner’s insurance by $800 per household by the end of 2027. [CBS News]
🍎 Sheridan teachers strike could end soon
Members of the Sheridan School District teachers union have reached a tentative resolution with district leaders after being on strike since April 1. The opposing parties edged closer to a solution after Gov. Polis called a meeting at the Capitol on Thursday. Union members say teachers won’t return to the classroom until a deal is finalized, and school board members are set to vote on the terms on Tuesday. [The Colorado Sun]
👽 The Ongoing Allure of DIA Conspiracy Theories
On Friday, hundreds of passengers were stranded at Concourse A after the airport’s trains were delayed. Were maintenance issues the reason for the hold up, or was something happening in the alleged secret tunnels and underground bunkers? We went behind-the-scenes at the airport to investigate the many conspiracy theories that have taken hold at DIA since its opening in 1995. [X; City Cast Denver 🎧]
🌱 Get $50,000 to clean up your neighborhood
Denver’s Office of Climate Action is giving out grants of up to $50,000 to help Dever residents take action to clean up their neighborhood. Grants are available to organizations launching grassroots projects like teaching workshops about saving energy or planting trees to beautify a neighborhood. [Denverite]
Sponsored Content
Reclaim Your Weekend with Local Help
Stop staring at that "to-do" list. Taskrabbit connects Denverites with skilled local Taskers for furniture assembly, mounting, and home repairs. Browse reviews, pick your Tasker, and get things handled with confidence. Let a neighbor handle the heavy lifting while you enjoy the city.
Spotted Around Town
Is attorney Frank Azar aka “The Strong Arm” messing with us? This billboard was spotted at the intersection of 1st Avenue and Federal Boulevard recently. Maybe it should say “If you can read this, flip your truck over.” 😎
Have you seen one of these billboards or something fun, curious, or unusual around town? We’d love to see too!
What To Do
Monday, April 27
- 📚 Book Swap @ Fiction Beer Co.
- 🍣 Yoga, Sake & Sushi @ Colorado Sake Co.
- 🥢 Mile High Asian Food Week @ Various Restaurants
Tuesday, April 28
- 🐝 Bee & Bloom Market - Earth Day Celebration @ Grand Hyatt Denver
- 📕 Brianna Madia Live @ Tattered Cover Colfax
- 🧠 ”The Office” Trivia Night @ FlyteCo Tower
- 🥢 Mile High Asian Food Week @ Various Restaurants
- 🎤 New Talent Night @ Comedy Works Denver
That’s all for today!
A special shoutout to Amy A., Olivia P., Dinah V., Jonathan C., and Anastasia R. for becoming City Cast Denver Neighbors — your support makes our work possible. 🎉
Free · Daily