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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Denver parolee’s record preceded a crash that killed five
  • Which Denver theater companies dominated 2025 and what’s coming next?
  • Headed through DIA? Meet the United pilot playing your layover soundtrack

Also on today's calendar: A Very Sinatra Christmas Special at The Rally Hotel in Denver and 5 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Times of sun and clouds, with a high of 66 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 71, low: 50.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high of 72 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Parolee in stolen car was intoxicated when he caused head-on crash that killed 5, documents say (9news.com) — A man previously convicted in a Denver assault case and supervised on parole is now accused of causing a deadly head-on crash near Franktown while allegedly drunk and on meth in a stolen car. State records show repeated missed tests, treatment failures, and a prior Denver-related court order violation, raising questions about why his parole was never revoked before five people were killed.
   

2. Power Plays: 2025 was a big year for meaningful storytelling (denvergazette.com) — Denver theater lovers just wrapped a standout year, with Curious Theatre, Firehouse Theatre Company, and Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company all earning praise for bold, thought‑provoking productions and multiple Denver runs. The piece also previews their 2026 seasons, including BETC’s shows at The Savoy Denver and Firehouse’s upcoming production at the John Hand Theatre, giving locals plenty to add to their calendars.
   

3. United Airlines pilot spends layover time playing piano for Denver airport travelers (cbsnews.com) — If you’re flying through Denver International Airport this holiday season, you might spot a United Airlines captain turning layovers into live piano concerts on the B Concourse. Denver-based pilot Beau Brant is using a new public grand piano to ease travel stress with Christmas tunes and originals while thousands of passengers connect through the airline’s Denver hub each day.
   

4. Colorado's Winter Park Express Takes Skiers From Union Station to the Chairlifts (mix1043fm.com) — Denver skiers have a car‑free way to reach Winter Park thanks to the Winter Park Express, which runs directly from Union Station to within about 100 yards of the chairlifts. The article traces the train’s history from its 1940 Ski Train origins through its 2017 Amtrak revival, and highlights the scenic climb and Moffat Tunnel passage that make it a bucket‑list ride.
   

5. Trump administration halts green card process for 19 countries, issuing additional vetting (9news.com) — From Denver, a CU Boulder law professor is warning that a Trump administration order halting green card processing for people from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, could amount to national origin discrimination. The move adds new vetting, in-person check-ins, and monitoring for some refugees and asylum seekers, potentially affecting Afghan and other immigrant families living in the Denver area.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday December 23
  • Let's Dance
    Wheat Ridge Library , 5475 West 32nd Avenue , Wheat Ridge
    10:15 am
  • Toddler Time
    Edgewater Library , 5843 West 25th Avenue , Edgewater
    10:15 am
    • Friday December 26
  • Cuentacuentos
    Edgewater Library , 5843 West 25th Avenue , Edgewater
    10:15 am
    • Saturday December 27
  • Family Time
    Edgewater Library , 5843 West 25th Avenue , Edgewater
    10:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Changing the Game for Rural Development —Kala Watson Read on Patch
  • Sweet Traditions Brings Joy and Connection to Juniper Village - The Spearly Center —Sofia Fiorita Read on Patch
  • FOUND!!!
    TO THE LADY LOOKING FOR HUSKY IN E COLFAX NEIGHBORHOOD— we just spoke with you on Spruce Street while we were walking our dogs and you were looking… (Nextdoor East Colfax)
  • LOST CAT
    Hello neighbors. My boy, Berry, snuck out last night. We live on Meade St. and would appreciate any help in finding him. If you see him around,… (Nextdoor West Colfax)
  • Nestlé S.A posted a job opening for Forklift Operator (Weekend, Night Shift) in Denver. Apply here.
  • HUB International Limited posted a job opening for Account Manager - Transportation - Commercial Insurance in Denver. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Denver here.

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