Tag: Union Station
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Denver’s 16th Street Mall overhaul begins
Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock officially kicked off the $149 million renovation of the 16th Street Mall on Thursday, calling it “a key part of downtown’s comeback.” Hancock and officials from the Regional Transportation District, Downtown Denver Partnership and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority spoke to a crowd of about 50 gathered at 16th and…
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Denver police increase patrols at transit stations following Brooklyn shooting
Denver police will increase their presence around transit stations across the city after at least 10 people were shot at a Brooklyn subway station on Tuesday morning. “The Denver Police Department is aware of the event that occurred in New York City and will remain in contact with our local, state and federal law enforcement…
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Downtown Denver to welcome back Rockies with Opening Day celebration
A sea of purple, black and silver will wash over downtown Denver on Friday as bars, restaurants, coffee shops and, of course, Coors Field celebrate Opening Day as the Colorado Rockies host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Baseball fans are not the only people excited about Friday’s party. Many downtown businesses are elated that most COVID-19…
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RTD announces plans to make Union Station bus terminal safer
The Regional Transportation District is planning to spend millions of dollars on modifications at its Union Station bus terminal that could potentially be ready by September 2023. The modifications are the next steps in the agency’s and city’s effort to reduce open drug use and crime in the area. “Restoring a welcoming environment and ensuring…
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Changes coming to Union Station to reduce crime in area
Changes to Denver’s Union Station bus terminal are coming as the Regional Transportation District and city officials try to curb the amount of crime in the area. Some of the changes include restricting the bus terminal to passengers only, installing barriers and improving the terminal’s lighting. These changes will be implemented over time, RTD’s General…
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Man arrested on drug, gun charges near Union Station
Denver police arrested a 51-year-old man Monday night after they caught him with fentanyl, methamphetamine and a gun near Union Station. Police saw three people using drugs in the 2000 block of 18th Street just before 5 p.m. Officers conducted a “weapons pat down” on the men when one of them, Christopher Epperson, ran away,…
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Metro Moves: New hotel coming to Denver Tech Center — rooftop bar, sweeping views included
Welcome to The Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion briefs here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to [email protected]. Opening soon Promising views from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak from a rooftop bar, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced plans for a 190-room, 19-story boutique hotel…
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Denver police investigating stabbing outside of Union Station
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The Denver Police Department is investigating a stabbing in the area of 17th and Wewatta streets, right by Union Station. One man has been transported to the hospital with serious injuries and one suspect is in custody. This story will be updated as more information is made available. Sign Up For Free: Weekly 7 Catch…
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Denver police arrest more than 40 people at Union Station
Denver police arrested 42 people in Union Station’s bus terminal on Wednesday during a “large-scale enforcement operation” to crack down on crime in the area. The defendants either had outstanding warrants or were seen selling drugs or engaging in other illegal activities, according to a news release from the Denver Police Department. “The Denver Police…
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Tattered Cover, with bar, to open in Westminster
The next chapter in the story of Tattered Cover, Colorado’s largest independent bookseller, begins next week when its new location opens in Westminster. Fans of the storied retailer will surely celebrate the plot twist in store for them: Adult beverages at the Best Sellers Bar. It’s the chain’s fifth full-sized store, continuing an expansion that…