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NEWS HEALTH

Denver Health Foundation shifts annual gala to gardens for Promenade

The Denver Health Foundation’s annual fundraiser took a new shape this year, moving from hotel ballrooms to Denver Botanic Gardens and adopting the name Promenade. On Oct. 1, about 750 supporters gathered for performances, food stations and conversations with Denver Health caregivers and staff. The event supports programs and services at Denver Health Medical Center.

Source: Colorado Politics Oct 11, 2026
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NEWS ENVIRONMENT

Dillon Reservoir May Fall Below Half Full by Spring

Denver Water reports Dillon Reservoir is at 64% capacity and forecasts it could fall below 50% by next spring, potentially dipping beneath levels recorded during the 2002 drought. The utility says recovery may take several years, even with a strong snowpack, while current restrictions have reduced water use by 34% and include a ban on lawn watering.

Source: Denver7 (KMGH) Oct 11, 2026
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NEWS HEALTH

Denver Health Warns Patients About MyChart Phishing Messages

Denver Health says a nationwide scam is using the MyChart name and logo in emails and texts that seek personal, financial or login information. Patients should avoid links in messages from addresses other than those ending in @dhha.org. Anyone unsure whether a message is legitimate can call 303-436-4949 for MyChart assistance.

Source: Denver Health Oct 11, 2026
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NEWS EDUCATION

Denver school board censures vice president after disputed language inquiry

The Denver school board voted 4-2 to censure Vice President Monica Hunter following an investigation into allegations that she used antisemitic language. Hunter denied the claims, and the investigator described conflicting accounts without a conclusive finding. Board members said the action addressed accountability, while Hunter argued that unsubstantiated allegations had become part of a broader political conflict.

Source: The Denver Gazette Oct 11, 2026
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NEWS TRANSPORTATION

Veo expands Denver effort to curb scooter riding on sidewalks

Veo is expanding a multiyear Denver plan that combines sidewalk-detection technology, rider education and escalating penalties. The company says downtown detected sidewalk riding fell about 10% after in-ride warnings began in July. Veo also plans to add laser sensors, create 40 parking corrals near Union Station by year’s end and continue outreach through sidewalk ambassadors.

Source: The Denver Gazette Oct 11, 2026
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NEWS EDUCATION

MSU Denver honors College of Business faculty and staff for 2026

MSU Denver’s College of Business has recognized faculty and professional staff for contributions during the 2025–26 academic year. The 2026 Dean’s Award recipients include honorees for service, research, teaching, operations and student support. The advising team received the inaugural student-centered service award, while computer information systems professor Viktor Kiss earned the Exemplary Faculty Award for work spanning teaching, research and service.

Source: MSU Denver Oct 11, 2026
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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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