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NEWS HEALTH

A Boulder Lesson Connects Two Denver Health Doctors Years Later

While training as an EMT student in Boulder in 2004, Mariah Bellinger learned to recognize concerning heart symptoms from cardiologist Matthew Holland. After she mentioned her father’s exertional chest tightness and shortness of breath, Holland evaluated him within two days. Testing found a 99% blockage, followed by surgery and a stent. Now both physicians work at Denver Health, where they recently reconnected.

Source: Denver Health Oct 9, 2026
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NEWS HEALTH

Denver Health NICU Reunion Reconnects Former Preemies With Their Care Team

At Denver Health’s third annual NICU reunion, twins Adel and Kayan returned with their mother, Tasneem Hamdan, nearly four years after their premature birth. Born at 30 weeks in 2022, the siblings spent 17 days and nearly three months in intensive care, respectively. Now healthy 3-year-olds, they helped inspire Hamdan’s plan to become a NICU nurse after earning a CNA certificate and pursuing nursing studies.

Source: Denver Health Oct 9, 2026
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NEWS BUSINESS

Denver Fashion Week Invites Local Businesses Into Citywide November Celebration

Denver Fashion Week will run Nov. 7–14, 2026, with a citywide initiative inviting qualifying boutiques, salons, restaurants and fashion-focused retailers to participate. Celebrate Denver Fashion Week is free to join and can include promotions, pop-ups, styling events, special menus or other experiences. Participating businesses will be featured through DFW and 303 Magazine channels and an online guide.

Source: 303 Magazine Oct 9, 2026
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NEWS EDUCATION

Investigation leaves Denver school board language allegations unresolved

A weeklong independent review did not determine whether Vice President Monica Hunter used antisemitic language toward fellow board member Amy Klein Molk. Hunter denied the allegations, while the investigator said limited time prevented interviews with additional witnesses. The Denver school board was expected to discuss the findings and possibly consider censure, marking at least its third member investigation in five years.

Source: Chalkbeat Colorado Oct 9, 2026
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NEWS EDUCATION

Denver board censures vice president after inconclusive language investigation

Denver Public Schools board members voted 4-2 to censure Vice President Monica Hunter after an outside investigation could not resolve allegations that she used antisemitic language. Hunter denied the claims and voted against the measure alongside John Youngquist. Supporters said the action addressed board accountability and modeled expectations for the district’s 89,000 students.

Source: Chalkbeat Colorado Oct 8, 2026
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NEWS GOVERNMENT

Denver Forms 26-Member Panel to Recommend Data Center Rules

A newly selected 26-member working group will develop recommendations for regulating data centers in Denver. Its members include representatives from utilities, academia, healthcare, air quality organizations and local communities. The group is expected to meet for the first time Friday, with sessions available in English and Spanish and opportunities for residents to submit questions and comments.

Source: The Denver Gazette Oct 8, 2026
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NEWS COMMUNITY

School Partnerships Help Families Avoid Homelessness Before Housing Crises Escalate

Denver Rescue Mission’s homelessness prevention pilot placed case workers with Jefferson County and Poudre school districts to identify students and families facing housing instability. During its first year, the program helped 106 families, including 211 children, remain housed through average one-time payments of $2,900. The organization plans to expand the effort through a partnership with Clayton Early Learning.

Source: Denver7 (KMGH) Oct 8, 2026
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NEWS FOOD

More Southern-food restaurants close in Denver as Rougarou gains recognition

Tupelo Honey will close its Union Station restaurant on October 16, ending a run that began in 2017. The decision follows several other Southern-themed closures in the Denver area, including Church & Union and Bluegrass Coffee & Bourbon Lounge. Rougarou, a Five Points restaurant and bar, remains open and has received local, national and Michelin recognition.

Source: Westword Oct 8, 2026
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NEWS GOVERNMENT

Denver police couple placed on leave as discipline proposals move forward

Denver police Division Chief Magen Dodge and Sgt. Justin Dodge have been placed on paid administrative leave after investigators recommended discipline for department policy violations. The department has not identified the policies or said whether the findings are related. Both officers may request pre-disciplinary hearings, and officials have not released the investigative report while proceedings continue.

Source: The Denver Gazette Oct 8, 2026
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NEWS MUSIC

Denver Concert Calendar Fills October 2–4 With Varied Live Acts

Denver’s first October weekend brings live music to Red Rocks, Mission Ballroom, the Fillmore, Bluebird Theater, Bellco Theatre and other venues from October 2–4. The lineup includes electronic artists Levity, Deorro and Tinlicker; Sara Bareilles; Hermanos Gutiérrez; Tricky; country, punk and regional Mexican performances; and additional shows across the area.

Source: 303 Magazine Oct 7, 2026
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NEWS BUSINESS

Denver’s Industry Mix and Connectivity Attract Global Investment

Denver is drawing attention from foreign investors through its established aerospace, information technology, and financial services sectors. The region’s connectivity via Denver International Airport and ongoing downtown redevelopment are also cited as factors supporting its appeal. The Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation presents the city as a secondary-market destination positioned to attract talent, investment, and innovation.

Source: Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation Oct 7, 2026
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NEWS GOVERNMENT

Marguerite Conboy Appointed to Denver County Court Bench

Mayor Mike Johnston has appointed Marguerite Conboy to the Denver County Court, filling a vacancy created by Judge Clarisse Gonzales’s departure. Conboy is a senior deputy district attorney with the 5th Judicial District Attorney’s Office and previously worked for the Denver District Attorney’s Office. Her background also includes teaching law and practicing civil litigation.

Source: Denver County Court Press Releases Oct 7, 2026
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NEWS HEALTH

Denver Health Receives AMA Recognition for Supporting Physician Well-Being

Denver Health has received silver-level recognition from the American Medical Association’s Joy in Medicine program. The designation honors healthcare organizations that use documented approaches to reduce burnout and strengthen professional fulfillment among physicians and care teams. Recognition is valid for two years, and Denver Health is among 92 organizations receiving the designation for 2026–27.

Source: Denver Health Oct 7, 2026
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NEWS EDUCATION

Denver voters will decide on a $44 million school tax measure

Ballot Issue 4A would raise Denver property taxes by $11.50 per $100,000 of home value, generating $44 million for Denver Public Schools. The proposal would support employee raises and career education as the district faces declining enrollment, rising health insurance and utility costs, and increased special education expenses. Voters will consider the measure Nov. 3.

Source: Chalkbeat Colorado Oct 7, 2026
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NEWS EDUCATION

CU Denver Opens AI Hub for Campus Learning and Discussion

A new space at the University of Colorado Denver will offer lectures, programming, and hands-on opportunities focused on artificial intelligence. The hub follows the University of Colorado System’s agreement with OpenAI for ChatGPT Edu and is intended to help students, faculty, and staff explore responsible use, research practices, and campus questions as instructors set their own classroom policies.

Source: Chalkbeat Colorado Oct 7, 2026
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