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How coronavirus cuts to the government will affect Denver humans: Parks and Rec edition

There are and will continue to be some visible (and odiferous) cuts coming to parks that will manifest in longer grass, more weeds, fewer flowers, more snow, and possibly more smells because of fewer garbage pickups — dog-poop trashcans …
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Nov 13th – New Netflix series “The Liberator” tells story of Colorado WWII hero Felix Sparks

Premiering on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, the animated series is an action-packed war drama.
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Nov 13th – Comeback Yoga – Serving Veterans Where They Are

IN ORDER TO MEET OUR COMMUNITY WHERE THEY ARE DURING THIS TIME OF PHYSICAL DISTANCING WE ARE OFFERING LIVE CLASSES ON YOUTUBE DAILY.
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Reimagining the street: How bus lanes speed up the morning commute and why it matters

As major American cities look for ways to lower carbon emissions, they’re looking to low-tech, low-cost bus lanes to help them. Here’s the case for why more cities should get on board.
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Thanksgiving: Dozens of Dine-In, Takeout and Cook-at-Home Ideas

Thanksgiving this year will likely take the form of intimate dinners rather than massive gatherings, so the way you prepare for it could also change.

Nov 12th – Denver Veterans Day Virtual Run

November 7-15, 2020 • Anytime, Anywhere!

Nov 12th – 95-year-old Veteran Remembers Fighting WWII In The Pacific And Racism At Home

Luther Hendricks was just a teenager when the attack on Pearl Harbor happened. He says he was determined to fight to save his country from the enemy.

ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee (APAC) – November 10, 2020

RTD’s ADA Paratransit Advisory Committee (APAC) met on by phone on November 10, 2020. Twenty-five people were in attendance including APAC members, RTD staff, and contractors. New members Tex Elam, Craig Towler, Lindesy Leith, Lyndsey Sent,…

How Arc Thrift Stores Became One of Colorado’s Largest Employers of People with Intellectual Disabilities

There is more to arc Thrift Stores than just affordable second-hand clothing and household items. It is a 52-year-old nonprofit organization with a compelling mission. Since the first store opened in 1968, arc’s goal has been to fund and…