Tag: Wellington Webb
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Wellington Webb’s house nominated for landmark status
Wellington and Wilma Webb have lived in their 4-bedroom home in Denver’s Whittier neighborhood since 1971, going on 55 years — but they weren’t there for the most important six weeks of their political careers. “The most unheard part is that we didn’t live here during the campaign,” the former Denver mayor told The Denver Gazette,…
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Denver cuts deal for Park Hill Golf Course under $13 million land swap agreement
Land swap yields city’s largest park addition in more than a century with plans to open by summer.
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Former Denver leaders endorse John Walsh for district attorney
Former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and former Rep. Wilma Webb have endorsed former U.S. Attorney John Walsh to be Denver’s next District Attorney. The endorsement demonstrates the shared vision Walsh and the Webbs have on Denver’s criminal justice system, according to a news a release Wednesday morning. Walsh’s campaign is “energized by a vision rooted in…
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What every kid should know about Martin Luther King Jr. | John Moore
Last week, I was hanging out with some of my favorite people: Kids, all 10 or 11. The only people in my life who are never mad at me. It was a birthday party. Speaking of birthdays, one casually asked the others what they would be doing with their day off from school Monday for…
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Denver Public Schools leaders ‘disappointed’ with councilwoman’s city-school committee proposal
Ordinance proposal ‘changes the direction we’re heading,’ DPS board member says
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Metro Moves: Fixins Soul Kitchen coming to Denver’s Five Points
Welcome to the Denver Gazette’s Metro Moves. You’ll get the latest metro Denver openings, closings, hiring and promotion news here. To submit your company’s news, drop an email to [email protected]. Fixins Soul Kitchen The soul food restaurant from former NBA player Kevin Johnson and mayor of Sacramento that celebrates Black culture is coming to Denver.…
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Kelly Brough slams Mike Johnston for millions in out-of-state money in Denver mayor’s race
With less than a week to go before Denver’s mayoral election, Kelly Brough stood in front of the Denver City and County building with dozens of green-t-shirted supporters and held up a signed Alex English basketball in a nod to the Nuggets’ first NBA Finals. Just as Denver’s pro basketball team is making history, Brough’s…
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Kelly Brough secures endorsements of Chris Hansen in Denver mayor’s race
Sen. Chris Hansen, who ran for Denver mayor in the April 4 election, decided to endorse Kelly Brough. Brough, a former business chamber CEO, faces Mike Johnston, a former legislator, in the runoff election in June. Brough’s campaign said Hansen and advocates seeking to prevent gun violence will join her today at the steps of…
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Kelly Brough secures pair of endorsements from former Democratic party leaders
Kelly Brough faces Mike Johnston in the runoff election in June
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Kelly Brough gets endorsement from Wellington and Wilma Webb
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Kelly Brough got the endorsement of former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb and former state legislator Wilma Webb. Previously, the Webbs endorsed Leslie Herod — who failed to make the June 6 runoff election. Brough’s campaign held a press conference on the announcement at 9:30 a.m.,…