🌱 Will Map D Be The Winner? + Crack Truck + Radon In DHA Housing

Denver CO

04 March, 2022

7:23 AM

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Good morning, people of Denver! It's me again, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Denver Daily. Friday's weather: Intervals of clouds and sun. High: 69 Low: 36. Here are the top stories today in Denver: Map D gains momentum as redistricting deadline for Denver City Council looms. It takes a seven vote majority, and that's the number that are now supporting a proposed version of map in the city-wide redistricting process that's set to wrap up by the end of March. There's still time for citizens to lobby their council members. (Westword) DHA working to mitigate radon problems in public housing. The Denver Housing Authority has found high radon levels in many of their housing units. DHA now has plans to test every unit in its housing portfolio over the next two years.(CBS4)Marijuana business truck stolen, used as crack house on wheels. An Edgewater business owner's truck was stolen and taken for a joy ride, he eventually got vehicle back filled with trash and crack pipes. (FOX31)Climber dies after fall in Eldorado Canyon. Thursday afternoon a climber fell hundreds of feet and died while descending a wall at Eldorado Canyon State Park. The climber hasn't been identified yet. (9News)Donate your unused musical instruments. Victims of the Marshall Fire lost instruments in the fire and the 2022 Bringing Music to Life instrument drive is March 7-20. (CPR) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Denver: Sher-A-Book: Sheridan Library (9 a.m.) Opening Reception: ASLD Print Fair - Art Students League of Denver. (5:30 p.m.) First Friday: Denver Art Society. (6 p.m.) Phillip Lamar & Paizley Park: At Louisville Underground. (7 p.m.) Chris Wellman's Comedy and Kink: At Denver's Dangerous Theatre. (10 p.m.) From my notebook: Immersive Frida Kahlo exhibit opening. The exhibit started on Thursday and runs through the end of May. (9News)Carrying Narcan can say lives. With an unprecedented rise in opioid deaths, the City of Denver has launched a program that provides residents with free Narcan and fentanyl testing strips. Having this on hand can save someone's life. (5280) Colorado welcomes Ukrainian refugees from the Russian-Ukrainian conflict. The Denver Foundation maintains a list of organizations that are providing services, from medical aid and support for the military to mental health services. (Denver Foundation) There's still time to help pick a name for Denver's future Bus Rapid Transit system. Take the survey and tell DOTI which of the four options you like for the city's BRT. The survey closes today! (Denver) Events: Wow! Jack Hadley is back LIVE at BOCO Cider! (March 6) Denver St Patrick's Day Pub Crawl & Block Party (March 12) Add your event Gigs & services: Small chest freezer (7 cu ft) needs repair not cooling. (Details) Add your gig or service 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 first thing Saturday morning with another fresh edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans