Decades-Old Murder + Winter Weather Predictions + Fighting Hunger

Welcome back, Denver! Let's get you all caught up to start this Friday, Sept. 3 off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening around town today.

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First, today's weather:

Possible light rain in the morning. High: 82 Low: 59. Pollution is expected to remain in the 'good' to 'moderate' range Friday, public health officials said.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Denver residents who are struggling with food insecurity could see some much-needed relief after the Biden administration approved the largest increase to food assistance benefits in the history of the SNAP program. (Denver Patch)
2. Denver's district attorney has filed charges against five people after a deadly Denver crime spree. (FOX 31 Denver)
3. The Old Farmer's Almanac has released its winter weather forecast for Colorado. (Denver Patch)
4. Nearly two decades after Carol Hebert was murdered in Denver, her case is getting an Innocence Project review. (FOX 31 Denver)
5. F-16s flew over Empower Field At Mile High to honor the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. (CBS Denver)

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Today in Denver:

• Wear Teal Day to Raise Awareness of Ovarian Cancer (9 a.m.)
• Chair Yoga with Sky (virtual via Zoom) (10:45 a.m.)
• Arapahoe Invitational Cross Country Meet (4 p.m.)
• First Friday Art Walk - Art District on Santa Fe (5:30 p.m.)
• Movies in the Park @ Belleview Park - Englewood Recreation Center (6 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Botanic Gardens: "CLOSING SOON: Butterflies at Chatfield Farms is open daily through Monday, September 6. See native butterflies flutter about the nectar-giving plants and the tiny fairy village. Included with Chatfield Farms admission, free for members." (Facebook)
• Denver Public Schools: ""Nothing is ever certain with COVID. But we do believe that with the mitigation measures that we've put in place, schools are safer than they've ever been amid the pandemic," said Dr. Steve Federico with Denver Public Health." (Facebook)
• VISIT DENVER: "Tickets are now on sale for Colorado Symphony’s 2021/22 season! This season offers a return to in-person concerts and features 16 weeks of programming." (Facebook)
• Denver Preschool Program: "For many families, the transition from summer to fall can mean big changes in routine for our little ones. With these changes can come heightened emotions which can be a new experience for toddlers and their families." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "Help us be a driving force in the community! Youth Development Quality of Life Health & Wellness Youth Football Civic Engagement." (Facebook)

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— Amber Fisher

About me: I'm a Patch editor covering news in Denver's metro area and Boulder. I've spent the past nine years working for various news outlets across North America, including Chicago Patch, Global News and WBEZ. As a Global TV reporter, I covered everything from tornadoes and wildfires to high-profile court cases and civil rights abuses. When I'm not writing articles, I can be found hiking, snowboarding, debating politics with my husband and attempting to be a sci-fi and astronomy geek.

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