🌱 Safe Campsite Moving + Camping Ban Turns 10 + Rent's Going Up

Denver CO

18 May, 2022

7:54 AM

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Hey, Denver! Here's everything you need to know to get this Wednesday started off right. Wednesday's weather: Partly sunny with a shower. High: 80 Low: 56. Shoutout to our premier local sponsor: Have you been injured in Colorado in a car or bicycle accident, a slip and fall or by a dog or animal attack? Bowman Law will help you navigate the complexities of your injury claim so you can focus on your recovery. Unlike the billboard or TV lawyers, Bowman Law limits its caseload so its attorneys can work closely with clients in pursuit of maximum compensation. For a consultation or to learn more visit Bowman Law today. Click here to get your business featured in this spot. Here are the top stories in Denver today: Federal Boulevard is getting a safe-camping site. An existing safe-camping site will soon pull up stakes from its existing location and move to an empty plot of land at 221 Federal Boulevard. (Westword) Those that created Denver's camping ban believed it would push the unhoused into housing. A look at the 10 year anniversary of the legislation, did it work? Those behind the camping ban thought that it would clean up the streets of downtown Denver, push unhoused people into housing and mental health treatment and reduce crime. (Denverite) Epidemiologists investigating mysterious hepatitis in children. Colorado Public health officials are investigating five cases of hepatitis in children. Investigators think that the hepatitis that's been identified in healthy children under the age of 10 may be linked to a gastrointestinal-specific adenovirus. (FOX31) Have Denver rent prices climbed as much as you think they have? A new report by University of Denver Associate Professor of Real Estate shows just how much Denver rent prices have gone up over the past year. (9News)Rattlesnake season is upon us. Along with warmer weather, hikers are not the only ones returning to Colorado trails. Rattlesnakes also like to hang out on popular hiking trails on sunny days, and wildlife experts are warning hikers to be vigilant. (Barometer) From our sponsor: Hey, Denver — need something done in your home? Check out our new Local Businesses feature in Denver to find top-rated local pros for gardening, plumbing, house cleaning and so much more! Today in Denver: Girls Rising: Building a Pipeline of Women Leaders. (7:30 a.m.) Downtown Denver Power Partners: Colorado Women's Chamber. (8:30 a.m.) Denver Job Fair May: Multi-industry hiring event. (10 a.m.) Cuentacuentos: Columbine Library. (10:15 a.m.) Visual Arts Quarter Show: End of Year Celebration. (6:30 p.m.) Rotating Tap Comedy: Living the Dream Brewing. (7 p.m.) Michael Palascak: At Comedy Works. (7:30 p.m.) From my notebook: Just in time for summer: Bonnie Brae Ice Cream reopens its doors to customers after two-year hiatus. (7News) Can you lend a hand? Denver's Human Services is hoping to stock up with critical hygiene items (like toilet paper, soap, tampons, and shampoo) which will be available for anyone in need visiting the DHS GIVE Center this year. (Facebook) Downtown Denver Partnership: Brookfield Properties Denver is hosting public concerts all summer long! Starting in June, they will be hosting summer concerts during the lunch hour (11 am-1 pm) for downtown Denver workers and visitors! (Facebook)Denver Botanical Garden's Summer Concert series includes: DeVotchka, Monsieur Periné and more. (9News) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Events: Breast Ultrasound Screening Coming Direct to You! (May 21) Becoming A Millionaire Through Apartment Investing (May 24) Add your event Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday. I'll see you Thursday morning with a brand new edition of the Denver Daily! — Brad K. Evans Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Denver Daily? Contact me at [email protected]