🌱 Kids Deserve Clean Air + Shrinkflation + Will Rainbows Spark Fires?

Denver CO

05 April, 2022

7:26 AM

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Good morning, Denver! Let's get this day started. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today. Tuesday's weather: Mostly cloudy; breezy, cooler. High: 57 Low: 30. HAPPENING NOW: A wildfire was reported burning in Left Hand Canyon near Deer Trail Road this morning at 4:30 a.m. (FOX31) Here are the top five stories today in Denver: Planned 50th anniversary Rainbow Gathering sparks worry over potential wildfires. The Rainbow Gathering of the Tribes is planning to return to Colorado this summer to celebrate the first event back in 1972. The size of the event is sparking concerns that the decentralized nature of the Rainbows could accidentally start a wildfire. (CPR)Cause and effect: Westword looks at how the Marshall Fire has impacted rents around the metro area. (Westword)Investing in clean air is worth it, not just for us, but for our children. This is commentary is from a pediatrician that has seen first hand, the impacts of poor air quality in children's health along the Front Range. The negative health effects are even larger in disproportionately impacted communities that live in the most polluted ZIP codes. (CO Newsline)Shrinkflation is real. Have you noticed that products and their packaging are getting smaller? Experts call it "shrinkflation." Basically, you're paying more for less. (9News)What are all these additional charges and fees on your Xcel bill? Now that your natural gas bill is like 85 percent higher than it was last year, you may be scrutinizing your electric and gas bills more than you used to. That's when you'll find a host of added fees and charges that you're paying each month. (CPR) Today's Denver Daily is brought to you by Tankfarm Propane, a Patch Brand Partner. Homeowners aren't always experts when it comes to buying propane for their homes. That's why it's incredibly important to ask these six questions before choosing the right propane provider, so you can avoid extra costs, get a low price on propane refills and have some peace of mind. Today in Denver: Business Development Strategy Group: Colorado Women's Chamber. (2 p.m.) Tuesday Afternoon Book Group: Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury. (2 p.m.) Jackbox Game Night: At Western Sky. (7 p.m.)31 things to do: In and around Denver this week. (303 Magazine) From my notebook: The Sammy Project: Photo gallery aims to remove stigma around mental illness. A portrait series will highlight the stories of those that struggle with mental health at Katy Tartakoff's Photo Gallery. (Denverite)6 Hard-Core Bars: Where to see punk and metal in Denver. (303)This week at the Colorado State Capitol: Week of April 4. (Gazette)Urban Land Conservancy spotlight of the month: Blue Star Recyclers. (ULC)Banksy doesn't want you to see the show. 5280 talked to local arts and ethics experts to figure out whether or not you should stop by the upcoming Banksy exhibition. (303) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Taxes in Retirement Seminar on April 5 & April 6 (April 5) Calling Denver & Lone Tree NEW MOMS! Join us! :) (April 9) Divorce Boot Camp — Vesta Denver, Colorado Hub (April 12) House Hacking 101 (April 12) 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] Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday! See you first thing Wednesday morning for a brand new edition of the Denver Daily. I hope you're enjoying these newsletters as much as I am enjoying delivering these news stories to you!— Brad K. Evans