🌱 Denver Man Sentenced To 48 Years + Denver Fringe Festival Returns

Hello again, neighbors! I'm here with your Wednesday edition of the Denver Daily, filled with all the community news you need to know right now. Without further ado...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 88 Low: 64.

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. A Denver man was sentenced to 48 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of killing his wife at their Denver home in 2019. The jury found Phillip Bivins guilty of killing his wife, Tia Bivins, in March and Denver District Judge Christopher Baumann sentenced him on Friday. The murder took place on Jul. 18, 2019. (9News.com KUSA)
2. For the third year in a row, and for the first time fully in person, the Denver Fringe Festival is returning! The festival runs from Jun. 23 through Jun. 26 with an expanded lineup of 40 original shows across 10 venues in the RiNo/Five Points neighborhoods. Bringing together a mix of local artists and national acts, the festival is just $15 a ticket for all performances. (FOX 31 Denver)
3. Are you looking for a new home in the Denver area? Each week, Patch and Redfin compile a list of the latest properties to hit the market in the region. This week, you can find five of the latest homes to be listed for sale, including a 2,462 sq. ft., 3 beds and 3 baths home for $671,000. (Denver Patch)
4. Denver's Cherry Blossom Festival is back for the first time since 2019 at Sakura Square. The festival is organized by the Sakura Foundation and Tri-State/Denver Buddist Temple. The 2022 Cherry Blossom Festival will be held on Saturday, Jun. 25, and Sunday, Jun. 26. The 49th annual festival, which celebrates Japanese culture through music, dance, exhibits, arts, crafts, dance and food, was not held in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. (9News.com KUSA)

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Today in Denver:

• COGCC Weekly Commission General Meeting - Virtual (9:00 AM)
• Steak Night - Zeppelin Station (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Yesterday was the longest day of the year and the Denver Botanic Gardens are ready to enjoy that Colorado sunshine in the beautiful Rock Alpine Garden. (Denver Botanic Gardens via Facebook)
• Mark your calendars! The Denver Police Foundation is hosting a block party and wants to see you there! Join the department for free, family-friendly fun. (Denver Police Department via Facebook)
• Two new and affordable apartment complexes have recently opened in Denver. The Viña Apartments are Denver's newest affordable community, bringing 150 income-restricted units to Elyria-Swansea. Avenida del Sol added 79 much-needed homes in Westwood, ranging from one to three bedrooms, for hard-working individuals and families. (City and County of Denver Government via Facebook)

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— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.