Congresswoman Diana DeGette “I was a little offended when President Trump said Congress was on vacation,” Congresswoman Diana DeGette said in a recent interview with The Denver North Star. DeGette, who represents Denver, said she wants constituents to know that congressional offices are working and available, even though most staff are working from home. DeGette, the … [Read more...] about DeGette Talks COVID-19, Healthcare, Environment, Bread
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Denver Explores Cannabis Delivery
Photo Courtesy of Lanternnow.com Even before Denverites were told to stay at home as much as possible, they were already fans of delivery services. Drizly, an app-based alcohol delivery service, said that 14 liquor stores completed over 16,000 delivery orders in North Denver in 2019 using their app. Now the city has formed a task force to explore implementing marijuana … [Read more...] about Denver Explores Cannabis Delivery
As Renters and Landlords Clash, Some Tenants Turn to Collective Bargaining
Ryan Leach’s recent job experience includes teaching computer programming internationally, but these days he sounds more like a community or union organizer. Leach, a tenant in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, has been organizing his fellow tenants at the Acacia building to collectively negotiate with the building’s management. Handmade banners hang outside rental properties. … [Read more...] about As Renters and Landlords Clash, Some Tenants Turn to Collective Bargaining
State Legislature Takes Unprecedented Break, Refocuses
The Colorado State Legislature usually has 120 days to meet starting in January, but like many other things this year, that calendar took a different turn when the legislature recessed last month due to concerns about spreading the coronavirus in the capitol. Representative Alex Valdez Back in our January issue, we talked with two of North Denver’s legislators, Sen. … [Read more...] about State Legislature Takes Unprecedented Break, Refocuses
West Area Plan Could Shape the Future of West Colfax and Westside Neighborhoods
While Blueprint Denver sets overarching planning and development goals for the city, small area and neighborhood plans are more focused efforts in specific communities. The city split Denver into 19 regions; one of the current priorities is the West Area Plan, including the West Colfax, Sun Valley, Villa Park, Valverde, Barnum and Barnum West neighborhoods. The … [Read more...] about West Area Plan Could Shape the Future of West Colfax and Westside Neighborhoods