🌱CO Snap Benefits Getting Cut + Elvis Cinema Shutters + March Weather

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening these days in town. Today you'll read about these stories and more...

• What's the temperature range for Denver during the month of March?
• Colorado's SNAP benefits to decrease by at least $90 a month
• Boulder camping ban lawsuit against the City of Boulder allowed to proceed

Friday's weather: A p.m. shower in spots. High: 45 Low: 21.

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. What is the typical temperature range for Denver during the month of March? Typically, in Denver, the normal high temperature in March begins in the 50s and rises to 60 degrees towards the end of the month. (FOX31)
2. Colorado SNAP benefits dropping by at least $90 a month. With the SNAP benefits returning to their pre-pandemic levels, it is expected that there will be a 20 percent rise in the number of people requiring assistance. (CO Sun)
3. Judge allows Boulder camping ban lawsuit to proceed. On Thursday, a judge in the Boulder County District Court denied the City of Boulder's request to dismiss a lawsuit that aims to stop the enforcement of the city's camping ban. This ordinance prohibits individuals experiencing homelessness from sleeping outdoors in public areas. (Reporting Lab)
4. Elvis Cinemas' days of showing films in metro Denver are over. The last remaining affordable movie theater chain in Denver has announced that it has permanently closed down. The family-owned chain had theaters in Arvada, Littleton, and at Tiffany Plaza in Denver. (Denverite)

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Today in Denver:

• Patricia Swan and Denver's Skyline. (Noon)
• Opening Reception: Tarot Art Show at Memento Mori Gallery. (6 p.m.)
• Renewal with Mickey Zeppelin: At TAXI II. (4-8 p.m.)
• Live music & great food: At Supermarket Nights Vol. 2. (9 p.m.)
• Things to do in Denver and Colorado: This weekend. (9News)

From my notebook:

• Celebrate Month of Photography with a visit to one of the many photography exhibitions happening across the city. (MOP)
• Personal plug here, my fine art paintings will be on display this weekend! Friday, March 2 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, March 4 from 1-4 p.m. (TAXI2)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new update! — Brad K. Evans

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