Tag: Fourth Of July
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The interdependence at the heart of American independence | Vince Bzdek
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Way up high in one of the gables of the Jefferson Memorial, a pediment sculpture depicts the renowned Committee of Five. The sculpture is a reminder that the Declaration of Independence was not the work…
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Report illegal fireworks in Jefferson County via mobile app
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents not to call 911 to report illegal fireworks, except in cases that involve injury or threaten life or property, but rather to use a mobile app instead. The Jeffcom911 app allows users to report illegal fireworks and…
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Lots of complaints, no citations for illegal Fourth of July fireworks, metro Denver officials say
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While police around the metro area received many calls for possibly illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend, not many issued citations. From July 1 to 4, Denver Police Department (DPD) did not give out any citations for illegal fireworks use. On June 30, however, DPD cited Robert Menifee, 33, for selling fireworks illegally,…
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Metro Denver neighborhoods celebrate Independence Day
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While there are many Fourth of July traditions to love, one favorite includes neighborhood parades. Fire trucks or police cruisers lead a stream of families on bikes, in wagons and walking neighborhood streets clad in red, white and blue. South Metro Fire Rescue Engine No.…
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Denver weather: Storms likely Friday, hot temps ahead
Denver is forecast for rain Friday, with slight chances of storms in the weekend ahead, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. There’s an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, likely before 3 p.m., and mainly after 5 p.m. Expect a high near 73 degrees. A light wind is forecast to roll through the…
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DIA officials anticipate surge of travelers over holiday weekend
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver International Airport officials are preparing for a busy Fourth of July holiday weekend. Airport officials predict that nearly 1.2 million passengers will pass through security Thursday through Tuesday, a number that will be near or exceed the same period in 2019. “We’re excited to see…
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Fireworks safety tips and rules for celebrating Fourth of July in Colorado
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Fireworks stands in Colorado sell what many call “safe and sane” products that don’t blow up or leave the ground – which would be illegal here. The legal sales include fountains, smoke bombs, snakes and sparklers. Use of fireworks ordinances/restrictions vary from city to city…
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Colorado fireworks stands gear up for Fourth of July
How can fireworks sales in Colorado help create freshwater wells in the Philippines? The answer comes with understanding the business model of a consumer fireworks distributer that’s been in the business more than 100 years, TNT Fireworks. In addition to distributing consumer-grade fireworks to some 40,000 retailers in the U.S. and Canada, the Florence, Alabama-based…
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Lakewood cancels Independence Day fireworks due to fire danger
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The City of Lakewood canceled its Fourth of July Big Boom Bash fireworks display scheduled for July 2 due to fire risk and drought conditions. The decision to cancel came from West Metro Fire Rescue’s recommendation, a news release from the city said. Lakewood is…
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Most Denver offices, city services to close Monday for July 4 holiday
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Denver offices, facilities and city agencies will close Monday in observance of the Fourth of July holiday, the city announced. Closures include all city libraries, recreation centers, workforce centers, county motor vehicle offices, City Council offices, the mayor’s office, the clerk and recorder’s office,…