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| What Denver's Talking About |
| | | 💰 City Council Approves $15M Peña Blvd Study | Despite opposition from some council members, the city approved a $15 million study to investigate ways to improve Peña Boulevard, including the controversial idea of widening the road. Councilmembers Sarah Parady and Shontel Lewis voted against the study because of concerns over environmental impacts from widening the route and not prioritizing public transit options. [Denverite] | | 🚌 BRT to Get $100M Investment | Money generated from fees on Uber and Lyft will help fund a $100 million investment in Bus Rapid Transit in Denver and the north Front Range through 2032. Though the fee revenue will help, transportation officials are concerned that the Trump administration could cut future funding, so some projects are looking to redesign to cut costs. [CPR] | | 🗳️ Democrats’ New TABOR Repeal Effort | A group of lawmakers has introduced legislation to initiate a lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR). The lawsuit is part of a broader effort to change the state’s tax policy and reclassify highway funding to free up tax money that is currently limited by TABOR caps. [Denver Post 🔒] | | 🍽️ Six Colorado Restaurants Named as James Beard Finalists | Four of the six Colorado finalists for James Beard awards are located in the metro area, among them Alma Fonda Fina in Highland, which is up for Best New Restaurant and the Yacht Club in Cole which is in the running for for Outstanding Professional in Cocktail Service. [Westword] | |
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| | | Join the Museum of Outdoor Arts at Marjorie Park for the 2nd annual La Primavera Festival! This family friendly festival is inspired in part by the Gaelic Beltane celebration and European May Day, celebrating spring and summer to come. Learn more and get tickets! |
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| Our Picks for Rockies’ Opening Day Specials |
|  | Baseball fans arrive at the ballpark for the home opener between the Colorado Rockies and the Tampa Bay Rays at Coors Field on April 5, 2024. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) |
| Tomorrow's Opening Day, y’all! Which means crowds of purple-clad fans will be flocking to downtown for a day of Denver fun. For all you baseball (or hot dog) fans, we put together a list of some of the best opening day specials around the city ⚾🌭🍻 | | | Starting at 9 a.m. Friday, McGregor Square’s Milepost Zero will be open and serving up brews! The free party will have a live DJ throughout the day, as well as yard games and drink specials. The Rally Hotel is also getting in on the party and will feature caricature artists and local vendors. | | | Starting at 10 a.m. Friday, Union Station will host its free Opening Day Patio Party featuring live music from Prince cover band Paizley Park, brews from RATIO Beerworks, face-painting, and a 360-degree photobooth. | | | From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, the Denver Foos and La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant are hosting a free tailgate complete with a live podcast, sets from DJ ODT and DOMNEEZY, raffles and giveaways, and vendor booths. | | | From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, DNVR Crew will be partying at the Friday Rooftop Club at Coors Field presented by Raising Cane’s. Attendees get a free Raising Cane’s gift pack and $3 Coors Lights before first pitch. The event is free to attend, but be sure to RSVP! | | | From 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Ajax restaurant is partnering with the Limelight Denver hotel to host an opening day picnic. For just $5 each, enjoy a dry-aged hot dog, a Limelight Lager, or a purple margarita! Enjoy a live DJ, games, and a Rockies’ spirit contest, so be sure to wear your best gear. | | | From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Federales is offering special Opening Day day pricing on margaritas, taquitos, queso blanco, nachos, and guacamole, plus $20 beer buckets and $5 Coors Light drafts. The RiNo Mexican restaurant is also offering a free shuttle to Coors Field. | | | |
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Say goodbye to conveyor belt sushi 😞🍣 Sushi-Rama is closing on April 12 after a decade in RiNo. The restaurant is the last of Jeff Osaka’s eateries in Denver and the sushi chef says he’s still deciding on his next move 🥢 |
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