🌱Workers Return Downtown? + PT's Site Gets New Life + Test Sites Close

Denver CO

08 April, 2022

7:40 AM

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Hey, Denver! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Denver today. Friday's weather: Sunshine, pleasant and milder. High: 67 Low: 44. Here are the top stories today in Denver: Workers starting to return to downtown Denver. The hope is that with more people returning to the office, that will mean more customers for downtown shops and restaurants. If more money is spent at those businesses, it should mean more interest in vacant real estate, if all goes as planned. (9News)Colorado to close COVID-19 testing sites as a new plan emerges. The State of Colorado is making changes to its COVID-19 testing centers, and will close most of them by the end of April, as part of the state's 'Roadmap Forward.' (Patch) Site where PT's strip club once stood, breaks ground on housing complex. The five-story building will include 86 units of affordable one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. The apartments will be income-restricted to those making between 30-70 percent of the Area Median Income (AMI). (Denverite)Hospitals warning residents not to forget COVID completely. Colorado currently has its lowest-ever COVID-19 numbers, and daily caseloads and deaths are at where they were before the national emergency was declared – but hospitals are preparing for another wave. (FOX31)Heading south? Manitou Springs changing up paid parking program. The City Council adopted a new parking system that will include three different programs—aimed at easing congestion along the main corridor of the town. (CPR) From our sponsor: Today's newsletter is brought to you in part by Ring, a Patch Brand Partner. We all know that Ring is the leader in video doorbells for home security. But did you know that Ring now makes a home security system that is getting raves from consumer electronic experts? To learn more about Ring Alarm Pro, the system CNET called "the future of home security," or to build your own custom system, visit Ring here. Today in Denver: Opening Reception: Kevin Snipes' Supernatural Stomping Grounds. (5:30 p.m.) Theatre Performance: The Book of Everything. (7 p.m.) The Last Professional: Ed Davis in Conversation with Zack Kopp. (7 p.m.) Stone Beat Invasion with Ten Years Gone: At the Rose. (7 p.m.) Jeff Ross: At Comedy Works. (7:30 p.m.) Karaoke Night: At Western Sky. (9 a.m.)Ten things to do: In Denver this weekend. (Westword) From my notebook: 303 Magazine Local Fashion at Denver Fashion Week Night Four. (303 Magazine)The time to get vaccinated and boosted is now! There are several mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics around Denver offering vaccines and boosters free of cost! To find a mobile clinic and get a shot, visit https://www.mobilevax.us/denver-metro." (Facebook)City and County of Denver Government: Buildings and homes account for 64 percent of Denver's greenhouse gases. Denver Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency has detailed several proposals to address climate concerns and a goal to get Net Zero Energy by 2030. (Denver)More scooters on the streets in Denver as weather warms up. Our new data dashboard shows it's proving to be a popular way to travel, with more than 7.7 million rides logged since 2018. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Fan-favorite Derek Dames Ohl LIVE at BOCO Cider! (April 8) Calling Denver & Lone Tree NEW MOMS! Join us! :) (April 9) Would You Rather w/Andre & Maggie (April 9) Divorce Boot Camp – Vesta Denver, CO Hub (April 12) House Hacking 101 (April 12) Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (April 13) 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 officially in the loop for today. I'll see you back in your inbox Saturday morning with your next update! — Brad K. Evans