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🌱 Patch AM: What big stadium and homelessness decisions await Denver City Council Monday?

Also, don't miss Stories on Stage presents "Making Merry" on the Denver Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • What big stadium and homelessness decisions await Denver City Council Monday?
  • Why some Denver landlords feel abandoned by the city’s voucher system
  • How will Denver’s new crime-fighting drones watch your neighborhood?

Also on today's calendar: Stories on Stage presents "Making Merry" and 9 more events.

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And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Christine Z.!

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 64, low: 41.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Denver City Council to consider rezoning for NWSL stadium land deal (denvergazette.com) — Denver City Council is set to hold a public hearing on rezoning land in Baker for the proposed Denver Summit FC stadium, alongside major votes on homelessness contracts and shelter services. The agenda also includes housing advisory appointments, law-enforcement settlements, and a proclamation honoring former Mayor Wellington Webb, giving residents several reasons to watch Monday’s meeting closely.
   

2. Housing voucher program leaves Denver landlords managing formerly homeless tenants (9news.com) — Denver landlords participating in housing voucher programs say they’re unexpectedly acting as de facto case managers for formerly homeless tenants, with limited ongoing oversight from the city or rehousing nonprofits. The story details problems at a Congress Park building, explains how Mayor Mike Johnston’s All In Mile High initiative works after tenants leave shelters, and highlights gaps in support and accountability for both renters and property owners.
   

3. Denver police quietly launch drones as first-responders in program to fight crime from the sky (denver7.com) — Denver police are testing drones as first responders from a downtown headquarters rooftop, already sending them to more than 200 calls since October. The pilot, run with Skydio and Flock Aerodome, is raising transparency and surveillance concerns among some Denver City Council members, who say residents weren’t informed or consulted before the program launched.
   

4. Santa visits newborns in NICU at St. Joseph Hospital in Denver (denver7.com) — Families with babies in the NICU at Intermountain Health Saint Joseph Hospital in Denver got an early dose of holiday cheer when Santa stopped by for photos and visits. Supported by former NICU parents, the long-running tradition offers comfort, community, and a sense of normalcy to Denver families navigating premature births and serious complications.
   

5. MSU Denver volleyball sweeps top seed Tampa, advances to NCAA final (denvergazette.com) — MSU Denver’s volleyball team has powered into the NCAA Division II national championship match after sweeping previously unbeaten top seed Tampa in Sioux Falls. Riding a 22-match win streak, the Roadrunners will face Concordia-St. Paul on Saturday, with standout performances from Megan Hagar, GabriElle Brewer, and Alyssa Boyte fueling Denver’s title hopes.
   

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    Hi, all. As you can perhaps tell by my user photo, I had the privilege of adopting one of CSU's lab dogs in 2012. My daughter had been part of the… (Nextdoor Congress Park)
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    The colors and atmosphere brought a warm feeling to the season. Wishing everyone a peaceful and joyful holiday time here in our community. --- (Nextdoor Congress Park)
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