“Ninety-eight percent of Colorado’s businesses are small establishments, yet they are considered to be underserved when it comes to receiving assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is targeting those businesses to make sure they receive the help they need. After a year of struggling through quarantines, … [Read more…]
“This past June, Wellington Webb, one of the West’s most prominent Black politicians of the late 20th century, was at the high-rise office of his eponymous lobbying firm, in a conference room overlooking the north side of the state Capitol. For weeks, the gray granite structure had been the epicenter of protests in the … [Read more…]
“We’ve seen a lot of things we haven’t seen before since COVID-19 hit, including people chilling in camping chairs in the middle of 16th Avenue during what used to be rush-hour. More commonly, though, people are simply walking and rolling down the city’s “shared” streets with fewer threats from drivers of cars and trucks, … [Read more…]
“Those using those streets, like Denver Health Dr. David Mintzer who bikes to work on 11th Avenue say it made all the difference. “Back in March and April at kind of the height of the pandemic I was working COVID ward almost every day, and I can honestly say biking without having to worry … [Read more…]
“FPBID COVID-19 Small Businesses Relief Grant Fund Applications due this Friday, July 31 – Online Application – Paper Application The Five Points Business Improvement District COVID-19 Small Businesses Relief Grant Fund was created to assist FPBID businesses suffering from closures (partial or complete) due to the COVID-19 health crisis as documentation of the COVID … [Read more…]
“Denver Mayor Michael Hancock has sent a letter to the city council that asks members who support sanctioned campsites for people experiencing homelessness to identify where in their district they would want a campsite to go. “Nobody knows your Council district better than you. Therefore, I request that each of you, who recently sent … [Read more…]
“Five Points/ RiNo Distance: 2.9 miles Highlights: RiNo Arts District, Curtis Park, Pedestrian Only Champa St, History:Five Points, Denver Fire Station #3 The Lowdown: This walk will take you through both Denver’s past and present by encompassing some of Denver’s oldest and newest neighborhoods. Starting in Five Points, you’ll begin at Denver Fire Station … [Read more…]
“Denver will be opening temporary, sanctioned and serviced camps where people experiencing homelessness can shelter amid the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing the city to clear other camps that have sprung up around town. Mayor Michael Hancock said Wednesday it had not yet been decided how many sanctioned camps would be needed or where they would … [Read more…]
“Temporary Road Closures to Thru-Traffic Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is closing select streets to thru-traffic on a temporary basis to create more space for Denver residents to walk, bike and run while complying with physical distancing requirements. The additional room, currently not being used for car traffic, will allow people to enjoy … [Read more…]
“Three new stretches of road will close to cars for the most part and open to people looking to stretch out without having to get too close to others. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure announced Friday that it will close these segments early next week: 30th Street from Welton Street to Larimer Street in … [Read more…]