Author: Hannah Metzger The Denver Gazette
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Report: September was toughest market to buy a house in metro Denver history
Low inventory and high competition resulted in the toughest home-buying market of all time in metro Denver, according to a Denver Metro Association of Realtors report Monday. In September, metro Denver broke records for the lowest amount of active listings, fewest days on market and most homes sold. “This translates into the toughest market to…
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11 Colorado movie theaters to close as Regal Cinemas suspends U.S. operations
Just weeks after some movie theaters began to reopen in Colorado, the nation’s second-largest movie theater chain announced it will be temporarily closing its doors — affecting 11 theaters in the state. Cineworld Group Plc is temporarily closing all of its 536 Regal Cinemas in the U.S. effective Thursday due to a lack of blockbusters…
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COVID-19 spike at Aurora ICE center causes community concern
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A recent spike in COVID-19 cases at the Aurora Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Detention Facility has sparked concern in the local community. The Aurora Detention Center, run by GEO Group, had 37 active cases…
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One man wounded in North Capitol Hill shooting
A shooting in North Capitol Hill on Sunday night left one man wounded, the Denver Police Department said. The shooting happened at East Colfax Avenue and North Pearl Street, blocks from the Colorado State Capitol building. Police announced the shooting at 9:48 p.m. The victim, a man, was taken to a hospital. Police said his…
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2 shootings over weekend leave 4 injured in Denver
The Denver Police Department reported two separate double shootings over the weekend, with four victims ending up hospitalized from their injuries. On Saturday, two people were shot in the 12200 block of East 52nd Avenue, blocks from John Amesse Elementary School. Police announced the shooting at 10:36 p.m. The victims were taken to a hospital…
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Denver kicks off fall leaf composting program
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As autumn weather approaches, the city of Denver is providing an environmentally sustainable way for residents to dispose of falling leaves. Beginning Monday, residents can drop off leaves to be composted for free at various…
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11 Colorado movie theaters to close as Regal Cinemas suspends U.S. operations
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Just weeks after some movie theaters began to reopen in Colorado, the nation’s second-largest movie theater chain announced it will be temporarily closing its doors — affecting 11 theaters in the state. Cineworld Group Plc is…
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Aurora Public Schools Superintendent named finalist for national urban education award
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Aurora Public Schools (APS) Superintendent Rico Munn has been named a finalist for the nation’s most prestigious award in urban education, APS announced Friday. Munn is one of 20 finalists for the 2020 Green-Garner Award from the Council of the Great City Schools. “Being recognized…
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Denver to open applications for $1 million in grants for artists, venues
Denver Arts and Venues is distributing $1 million in relief funding to local artists and venues through two new grants, the organization announced Friday. Of the $1 million, $300,000 will go to individual artists living in Denver city or county and $700,000 will go to Denver’s independent performing arts and music venues. “We know how…
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Colorado Safe Schools Summit begins with performance under pressure lecture
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Colorado Safe Schools Summit kicked off its speaker series with a virtual event Friday as part of Colorado’s Safe Schools Month in October. The Colorado School Safety Resource Center (CSSRC) within the Department of…