🍅 Is RiNo finally getting a new grocery store?

🇺🇲 Denver Named a Finalist for 2028 DNC

Yesterday, the Democratic National Committee announced Denver as one of three finalists for the 2028 Democratic National Convention, alongside Philadelphia and Boston. The last time Denver hosted the DNC was nearly two decades ago, when former President Barack Obama accepted his party’s nomination in 2008.

• What cities are out? The latest decision eliminates Atlanta and Chicago from the running. Party leaders cited factors like access to fundraising groups, suburban areas, and key demographics playing a role in the decision. [AP News]
• What does Denver say? Mayor Mike Johnston praised the Democratic Party’s choice of finalists. "We proved what this city could do when we hosted in 2008, and we’ve only gotten better since," the mayor said. "Today, Denver blends modern transit, world-class venues, and a thriving hospitality scene with the unbeatable energy of the Rocky Mountain West.” [9News]
• What happens next? The DNC Committee will now spend “several months” choosing the final city, which will host the DNC Aug. 7-10, 2028. The Republican Party will host its 2028 convention in Houston. [CBS News]

🍅 Could RiNo Get Another Grocery Store?

Developer Bernard Hurley, who owns the 36,000 square foot building that formerly housed Blue Moon Brewing in RiNo, wants to turn the vacant space into a Sprouts. Proponents say having another grocery store would benefit the entire community and offer more than just the “specialty items” available at Natural Grocers. The RiNo Improvement District Board is debating its role in funding the project, which still needs about $4 million. [Business Den 🔐]

🇲🇽 Two Denver Restaurants Make NYT’s Best Restaurants List

Two Denver restaurants — La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal and Alma Fonda Fina — made the New York Times’ recent list of the best Mexican restaurants across the United States. Both eateries have received recognition over the past few years, with Alma Fonda Fina winning a 2024 Michelin star and La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand mention. [Westword]

🏀 The Nuggets Get a New Broadcast Team

Altitude Sports announced a new broadcast team for The Denver Nuggets. Play-by-play announcer Noah Read, along with former NBA player and studio analyst Jason Richardson, join Altitude for the first time. Katy Winge, who served as a host and reporter for Altitude, is being promoted to lead color analyst alongside Reed. [9News]

🛴 Yes, People Are Using Veo

New data from Veo shows a 12% increase in micromobility rides in May and June of 2026 compared to the same period the previous year. Veo Access, the income-based affordability program that provides eligible Denverites with 60 minutes of free riding, is also off to a hot start: More than 8,500 riders are enrolled in the program, and in May and June 2026, 42% of all Veo trips were taken by Veo Access riders. [Press Release from Veo]