Look At 303 Ballot + Inside Denver Coliseum Shelter

Denver CO

23 September, 2021

12:58 PM

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Hey Denver area! Amber, your usual source for the Denver Daily, is out this week. But Patch still wants to make sure you are up-to-date on all of your local happenings, so I am here to fill in! Please note that during this period your newsletters might be lighter than usual. Now, onto everything you need to know, in 5 minutes or less.- CJ Are you a local business owner or marketer in Denver? Our premium local sponsorships will keep you at the top of inboxes around town every morning. Contact us here for the lowdown. First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 80 Low: 49. Here are the top stories in Denver today: Fall elections are coming and there are three statewide measures on the ballot as well as 13 City and County of Denver initiatives. Brush up on all the candidates and measures before you cast your vote. (303Magazine)The Denver library will be receiving dozens of historical Black Panther Party newspapers. The library has had nine newspapers available and due to a large interest, it is getting more. Jameka Lewis, a senior librarian at the American Studies Library, says there was a Black Panther Party branch in Denver, and the library intends to go through the newspapers to find references to Denver. (Eminetra)Eastbound lanes on Interstate 70 at Denver West had to be closed down on Thursday morning after the overpass was struck by a commercial vehicle. A CDOT crew investigated effects to the structural integrity of the bridge after some debris dropped into the I-70 eastbound lanes. (TheDenverChannel)A Lakewood woman lost her wallet containing her cash, credit cards, a blank check, and a diamond ring on Tuesday. Thankfully, good Samaritans went above and beyond to ensure her valuables were returned to her. They took several buses for the hours-long trip to make sure the wallet found its way back to Chrysandra Brunson. Now Brunson is trying to raise money to pay back the women for their priceless act. (Fox31)Disability advocates are speaking out about the homeless shelter at the Denver Coliseum. Advocates say conditions are dire for people with disabilities and say the requirements for care are not being met. After witnessing a disabled man in full seizure with no aid, John DeLeon with Servicios de la Raza has been "sounding the alarm" to the city with little response. Along with the conditions in the shelter, many are raising additional concerns as to the shelter's closure in December. (TheDenverChannel) Today's Denver Daily is brought to you by our friends at Verizon. They're building the fastest 5G network in the country. To learn how 5G is going to change life for you and your community — and to get access to this amazing technology — click here. And thank you Verizon for sponsoring this community resource in Denver! Today in Denver: Full Moon Festival at Zeppelin Station (5:00 pm-9:00 pm)Block Party at Park Hill Campus, Open to the public (4:00 pm-9:00 pm)Denver Moms Happy Hour with the Ask Mum Community (4:00 pm-6:00 pm)Spector Live Music & Happy Hour: Presented by Boogie Groove Entertainment (5:00 pm-7:00 pm)Floral Moon Happy Hour & $2 Drinks at Painting with a Twist (7:00 pm-9:00 pm) Bonus: Weekend Prep Sports Roundup for Denver Area (Patch) Denver Patch Notebook If you're trying to catch the fall foliage, check out this roundup of places (CBSDenver)Check out Westword's list of 14 ways to see great art in Denver this weekend (Westword)Denver's Latin Fashion Week founder, Norberto Mojardin, has created a collection inspired by the movie 'Coco' and the Alebrijes it depicted. (9News)A Denver man has donated several RVs to help those affected by wildfires through EmergencyRv.org (Eminetra) From our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Add your business here Events: Fall Horseshoe Market! (September 25) Bluegrass LIVE at BOCO Cider! NO Cover (September 26) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (October 2) Social Security Seminar (October 5) Add your event Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update. If you're into these newsletters, consider bringing some more friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe. — CJ Fullford Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at [email protected].