Most city agencies and offices will close June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday. Agencies that operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week — including Denver International Airport — and sworn members of the Denver Sheriff, Police and Fire departments and other emergency responders will remain on duty and available.

Denver Health named among nation’s top maternity hospitals

Denver Health has been named to Newsweek’s list of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals 2026, a national distinction honoring hospitals that deliver exceptional care from pregnancy through birth and the postpartum period, the hospital stated in a news release.

“Denver Health is here for every step of life’s journey, and we take great pride in being the birthplace for one out of three babies born in Denver,” said Dr. Stefka Fabbri, chair of obstetrics and gynecology at Denver Health. “To be recognized on this year’s list is a meaningful affirmation of the extraordinary work our teams do every day.”

Denver Health is the primary safety-net health care system for the Denver area, serving nearly a quarter of the city’s population.

Pop-up event for City Park Bandstand rebuild discussion

Denver Parks and Recreation will host a pop-up event at the City Park Pavilion on June 28, where community members can meet the Mundus Bishop design team and hear project updates on plans to rebuild the City Park Bandstand, which was heavily damaged in a March fire.

The pavilion is located at 2001 Steele St.

The event will coincide with the regular City Park Jazz outdoor concert, which runs from 6 to 8 p.m. 

DPR invites residents and community members to attend, ask questions, and offer input as the project moves forward.

Admission to the concert is free.

“Whether it’s posing for photos before prom, getting married, or dancing with mom or dad during City Park Jazz, countless memories have been made at the City Park Bandstand,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said. “It’s time to start making memories again. I’m deeply grateful to the many people who have donated and ensured that we will be able to begin the work of replacing it soon, and that we will do so without interrupting or delaying other Parks projects in development.”

Experts evaluated the bandshell and found that the remaining structure is not salvageable. Demolition of the existing structure is planned for this fall, with construction of a new structure beginning by the end of the year. The new bandstand is expected to be open in time for the 2027 City Park Jazz season.

For more information and a complete list of summer concerts, visit cityparkjazz.org.