🌱 CO Roll + $40K For Families + What To Do If Water Pipes Burst

Denver CO

24 February, 2022

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Rise and shine, Denver! Let's get this Thursday kicked off with what you need to know happening in and around Denver today. Thursday's weather: Cold with some sun. High: 23 Low: 6. Here are the top five stories today in Denver: Colorado House bill rolls forward that will allow "Idaho" stops for bicycle riders. According to the bill, a "safety stop," as opposed to a full stop, if approved, would allow those riding bicycles, electrically assisted bikes, or electric scooters to make a "rolling" stop. (FOX31)Another explosion in Westminster rocks apartment building. A day after an explosion destroyed a home in a suburban neighborhood, a fire engulfed an eight-unit residential building after an explosion, injuring at least two. The cause of the apartment fire wasn't immediately known. (CO Sun) How to test for fentanyl. Authorities are worried that more deaths are on the horizon because of unintentional overdoses from drugs laced with fentanyl. No street drug is safe and it's critical that users test the substances they are consuming. (KDVR)What you should do if the heat is out, or the pipes burst. In Colorado, businesses have five business days to fix plumbing and heating, or the tenant has the ability to end their lease without any penalties. (FOX31)Closing the racial/wealth gap for Black families in metro Denver. Over the next 10 years, Gary Community Ventures will provide up to $40,000 in down payment assistance to hundreds of black families in metro Denver. (CO Sun) From our sponsor: Hey Denver, are you looking to buy a house, refinance or just explore your options? Check out the new Patch Mortgage Center for all your home financing needs! Today in Denver: Family Storytime: Sheridan Library. (10:30 a.m.) Powerful Voices Conversation Series: Colorado Women's Chamber of Commerce. (11 a.m.) Purnell Steen & the Five Points Ambassadors: At Dazzle. (6 p.m.) Steve Rannazzisi: At Comedy Works. (8 p.m.) From my notebook: Design and Build Summer 2022 Internship- Museum of Outdoor Arts. This intensive 8-week program will provide eight interns the opportunity to participate completely in the art making process. Participants will be working at the College of Art's and Media sculpture studio at CU Denver and all materials and tools will be provided. Applications due on April 3 (MOA)Call for Public Artists - 40 West Arts District: A new art collaboration between Metro West Housing Solutions and Lakewood's 40 West Arts District has released a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a sculpture installation in an outdoor community space in the second phase of the Lamar Station Crossing. (4o West) Are you new to the United States? Attend this job readiness fair with information on finding work in the American job market, which includes presentations on resume building, interview tips, American work culture & ethics, and the kinds of soft skills you'll need for employment. (Denver)The public health order requiring masks in schools and child care facilities will be lifted starting Feb. 26. What now? Students, staff, and teachers are encouraged to continue to practice safe and healthy behaviors by getting vaccinated. (CDC) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Urban Folk Gah-bé LIVE at BOCO Cider! (Feb. 24) Key Financial Strategies During & After Divorce — Vesta Denver, Colorado Hub (Feb. 25) Arvada Winterfest (Feb. 26) Acoustic Pop/R&B with Taylor Anastasio LIVE at BOCO Cider! (Feb. 26) Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (Feb. 28) The Marriage Course — 7 Sessions to Strengthen Your Relationship (March 9) 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] Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next update. Yesterday it looks like something went awry, and Denver got Lakewood's newsletter, sorry about that. If you want to catch up with the "right" one, here's that link DENVER. — Brad K. Evans