Emergency blood shortage

WEATHER WATCH

RAPID REPORTS

👮🏻‍♀️ Monday saw a scare at Denver Police HQ when a mysterious white powder spilled in the evidence room. Initially thought to be cocaine, further tests proved it wasn’t. No injuries, but the area around 14th and Cherokee went into brief hazmat lockdown. All clear now!

🩸Vitalant announces an emergency shortage of Type O blood, with donations at an 18-month low. Children's Hospital Colorado also urgently needs platelets and Type O blood. Summer heat and vacations are affecting donor turnout. Donate by July 27th for a chance to win a new car! Find your nearest donation center here.

🏥UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital retains its crown as Colorado's best hospital for the 12th year running! 🎉 Ranked among the nation's best in four specialties, UCHealth’s dedication shines through, proving why they dominate Colorado's top hospital list.

🗳 Get ready to vote, Denver! We have big decisions ahead. Alongside nearly a dozen statewide ballot measures, Denver's ballot on November 5 will feature eight local initiatives:

• Collective Bargaining for City Employees: Aiming to give all city employees the right to unionize starting in 2026

• Citizenship for Police and Firefighters: Removing the requirement for police/firefighter applicants to be U.S. citizens, allowing legal residents and DACA recipients to apply

• Slaughterhouse Ban: Prohibiting slaughterhouses from 2026, with workforce retraining for former employees

• Fur Ban: Banning most fur products from July 2025, with some exemptions

• Denver Health Sales Tax Increase: A 0.34% sales tax hike to fund Denver Health

• Elected Official Salary Approval: Removing the council's power to approve their own salary increases

• Human Rights Cabinet Agency: Elevating the Department for Human Rights and Community Partnerships to a cabinet agency

• Ballpark Improvement District: Creating a new district to fund improvements around Coors Field

⚖️ Denver City Council elected CouncilmemberAmanda Sandoval as the new president, succeeding Jamie Torres. Sandoval, representing northwest Denver, aims to tackle housing and zoning issues, while Diana Romero Campbell, newly elected as pro tem, brings nonprofit leadership experience to the role. Their appointments come as Denver faces critical challenges like affordable housing and homelessness.

🚙 Attention drivers: Prepare for increased traffic on Peña Boulevard over the next two weeks due to the E-470 widening project. Lane closures from 8 PM to 4 AM starting yesterday could worsen congestion on this critical route to Denver International Airport.

✈️ Denver International Airport has appointed Dave LaPorte as its new COO, promoting him from deputy COO with three decades of experience in airport operations, including senior roles at Southwest Airlines. LaPorte’s leadership comes as DIA prepares for future growth and innovation in aviation.

WHAT’S HAPPENIN’

Today

🎤Moms Unhinged: Get ready for a hilarious night with Stephanie Sprenger, Ellen Nordberg, Catherine Shea, and headliner Zoe Rogers. This comedy covers motherhood, midlife crises, marriage, divorce, online dating, and everyday annoyances. Men, you’re welcome too! 7 PM at 3654 Navajo St. Tickets $20.

🎶Summer Concerts at Four Mile Historic Park: Enjoy musical nostalgia at with tribute acts like Shakedown Street honoring legends from folk and rock history. 6:30 PM at 715 S. Forest St. Tickets $10-$20.

👧🏻 Summer Kids Club: Frisbee Dog Show: Don't miss the thrilling Frisbee Dogs show—an exciting experience packed with fun and interactive activities for children. 10:30 AM at 3000 E. 1st Ave. Free.

🌮Civic Center Eats: Lunchtime just got tastier! Chow down on Denver's finest food trucks. 11 AM at 101 W. 14th Ave. Free.

🇮🇳Taste of India: Celebrate 40 years of friendship between Denver and Chennai with a vibrant three-day bash of Indian culture with live music, dance lessons, a celebrity chef dinner, and more. Today through Friday at 12 PM at 1515 Arapahoe St. Free.

Tomorrow

🍴Fork Cancer: The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Networand the Associate Board of Ambassadors are hosting the annual Fork Cancer event with Denver’s top culinary delights, small plates, spirits, brews, and live entertainment. 6:30 PM tomorrow at 2027 W. Colfax Ave. Tickets $90+.

🫔From Oaxaca with Love: Experience the flavors of Oaxaca with an interactive cooking class with a traditional Oaxacan chef, and learn to make authentic dishes like mole and tamales. 4:30 PM tomorrow at 1007 York St. Tickets $80.

🍽 The Big Eat 2024: Celebrate Denver’s food scene with bites from 70+ local spots, live music, and more. 6 PM tomorrow at 1400 Curtis Street. Tickets $93.

🛍 Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale: Get ready to shop 'til you drop! Cherry Creek North's annual sidewalk sale is here, where businesses roll out killer discounts to make room for fall. Thursday through Sunday at 2401 E. 2nd Ave., Ste. 150. Free.

🎤Monty Franklin: Get ready to laugh! Comedy Works Downtown welcomes Monty Franklin, the Aussie comic sensation. 7:30 PM & 9:45 PM Thursday through Saturday at 1226 15th St. Tickets $16+.

🏞 Summer Sessions: Free outdoor concerts with live music, delicious eats from Front Range food trucks, sip on drinks at pop-up bars, and shop local vendors. 4 PM at 1610 Little Raven St. Free.

LIVE MUSIC LINEUP

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Tomorrow

NEW LOCAL JOBS

Check out new open jobs at Denver Companies

1. Roll Form Supervisor at Zimmerman Roofing Machines

2. Community Loan Officer at Colorado Enterprise Fund

3. Assistant Property Manager at Colorado Coalition for the Homeless

4. Executive Assistant at VF Corporation

5. Customer Onboarding Specialist at Redaptive

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