🌱 Starbucks Fights Union Effort + Roller Skate Downtown + Homeless $$

Denver CO

03 June, 2022

7:50 AM

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Good morning, everybody! It's me, Brad K. Evans, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now... Friday's weather: A thunderstorm around. High: 78 Low: 53. Here's to our premier local sponsor. Check out what they can do for you: 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. Want to see your business featured in this spot? Click here to get started. Here are the top five stories in Denver today: Starbucks fighting back against unionization effort at Denver location. It appears that the international coffee dealer isn't very happy with workers that have opted to unionize at the East Colfax store. As such, Starbucks filed a complaint against workers with the National Labor Board. Workers from the store say the company's claims are baseless. (Denverite)Have you noticed how frumpy Denver's parks are looking? Between staffing issues caused by the pandemic, crazy spring weather and thieves stealing new plantings, Denver Parks and Recreation is having a heck of time keeping the city's parks looking snappy, but they say they are working on it. (KUSA)Downtown Denver has an outdoor roller rink for the first time ever. With the success of the Skyline Park ice rink, why not try roller skating? City Skate in downtown Denver will be open through Oct. 2. Along with the skating rink there's mini golf and a beer garden. (9News)Colorado set to make big investments to address the homeless crisis. Gov. Jared Polis has signed several bills designed to address homelessness in Colorado. These bills are funded by nearly $200 million in federal relief money. (Patch)Denver-based Frontier sweetens its merger offer. Frontier Airlines is trying to buy Spirit Airlines, but JetBlue Airways has been trying to derail the deal so it can buy Spirit for itself. In an attempt to seal the deal, Frontier is adding a $250M breakup fee to their package. (CO Sun) Today in Denver: Baby Time: Columbine Library. (10:15 a.m.)Women's Real Estate Investment Hour: Hosted by Atlas Real Estate. (Noon)LORD HURON Pre-Party: at Zeppelin Station. (5 p.m.)First Friday Art Walk: Art District on Santa Fe. (5:30 p.m.)Jordan Winery: Big Bottle Party. (7 p.m.)Denver Dance Festival: At xxx. (7:30 p.m.)Steve Simeone: At Comedy Works. (7:30 p.m.)Nine things to do in Colorado this weekend: June 3-5 (9News) From my notebook: Give your input on Denver's transportation future: 80 percent of Denver's transportation infrastructure is dedicated to moving vehicles, yet only 20 percent of the system is designed to move pedestrians, bicyclists, buses and trains. Take the survey here: (Denver)Cherry Creek Arts Festival is returning to its regular home in Cherry Creek North. The festival was temporarily relocated during the pandemic, but will return July 1-3 back to its old spot. (Denverite) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Servpro of Summit, Lake, Park & Eagle Counties — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Women's Real Estate Investment Hour (June 3) Real Estate Investment Hour (June 7) Social Security Seminar (June 7) Taxes in Retirement Webinar on June 13 & 15 (June 13) Add your event Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll see first thing on Saturday 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]