🌱 Camping At DIA + MJ Banking? + Rents Up Across Metro Denver

Denver CO

07 February, 2022

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Happy Monday, Denver! Here's what's happening in and around Denver today. Monday's weather: Plenty of sunshine. High: 48 Low: 30. Here are the top stories in Denver today: Even a small raise in the rent hits those living paycheck-to-paycheck. Rent prices across the Denver metro area over the past five years have continued to increase, and prices in more affordable areas are seeing big increases. Finding help isn't easy either. Denver has a waiting list of 23,388 for a small pool of Section 8 housing vouchers. (7News) Don't have a flight out of town? Don't sleep here. Denver International Airport provides an unwelcome refuge for the homeless. Police have made hundreds of arrests as Denver's homelessness issue has now landed at DIA. (9News)Car crashes into light pole and building near the Santa Fe Art District. It wasn't a performance piece, but investigators are looking into what caused the single-auto crash that damaged a building when the driver hit a power pole and slammed into a building. (CBS4) Denver's black history is getting wiped away in the name of progress. In an effort to save the multi-generational Welton Street Cafe, they're throwing parties to raise the cash to move the restaurant down the block. (Denverite) Marijuana banking bill advances in the US House, but it's future is still uncertain. Cannabis dispensaries throughout the country came one step closer to having access to banks the way many other existing businesses already have. (Patch) Environment: Colorado's already dry soil sucking up more water. Climate change could spell big trouble for the state's reservoirs, agriculture, forests and increase the risk of wildfire. (CO Sun) From our sponsor: Today's Denver Daily is brought to you in part by Newrez, a leading nationwide mortgage lender. Make a smart move for your future and refinance with Newrez today. Call 844-979-1707 to connect with a Newrez loan officer. Newrez, LLC (NMLS #3013) Today in Denver: Presentation Skills Training: Regus, 16 Market Square, Denver. (9 a.m. - 5 p.m.) Toddler Time: Wheat Ridge Library (10:15 AM) Denver Area Prep Games: This week's schedule. (Patch) From my notebook: Q & A with Denver Police Chief Pazen. (Gazette). This content May require a subscription to view.2022 Black History Month Project Contest: Deadline for submissions is Feb. 15. (CBHC) Call For Artists: The Denver Art Museum is looking for its next Creative-in-Residence to explore the museum, engage visitors and expand their creative practice from April to August 2022. (DAM) Now on view at the Denver Art Museum: Disruption-works from the Vicki and Kent Logan Collection. Featuring 50 contemporary artworks which collectively interrupt expectations and unsettle conventions. (Westword)Colorado's Eclectic Hotels survived the pandemic: Most expect "a great recovery" in 2022. (Canon City Daily Record)Films To Watch: at the Denver Jewish Film Festival (KUNC) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Divorce Boot Camp – Vesta Denver, CO Hub (Feb. 8) Add your event Loving the Denver Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business listed in front of readers Send me a news tip or suggestion at [email protected] You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around! — Brad K. Evans