Pollution Forecast + Possible Hate Crimes + Cherry Creek Festival

Hello, neighbors! Amber Fisher here with a fresh issue of the Denver Daily.

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First, today's weather:

Clear throughout the day. High: 97 Low: 62.

Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Pollution levels in the Front Range and Eastern Plains remain elevated for those who are sensitive, Colorado public health officials said. (Patch)
2. The Village Exchange Center In Aurora, which helps immigrants and refugees, could be a target for hate crimes. (CBS Denver)
3. Hundreds of people of all ages are enjoying the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, which wraps up at 6 p.m. today. (CBS Denver)
4. Heading out to the shops today? Here's a list of grocery stores in Denver's metro area that are open on the holiday. (Patch)
5. Yesterday we posted good news stories from Colorado ... let's cast our net wider! Here are nine good news stories from across the country. (Patch)

Today in Denver:

• Magical Monday Surprise! - Rocky Mountain Prep Berkeley. (All Day)
• Kabbalah Experience goes hybrid for Fall Semester. (9 a.m.)
• Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with Judaism Your Way! (6:30 p.m.)
• Gasoline Lollipops with very special guest Jason Eady. (7 p.m.)

Denver Patch Notebook

• Denver Police Department: "PUPPY! Honestly, who doesn't love puppies? They're the best and District 2 Officer L. Garcia had the pleasure of getting to take a moment to snuggle one during her shift while responding to a call for service." (Facebook)
• Denver Museum of Nature & Science: "Like #Stonehenge, many monuments and buildings change over time. The Museum building is always changing, inside and out, with new exhibits and experiences arriving every year. Check out the building in 1908 verses now." (Facebook)
• City and County of Denver Government: "Activist Nita Gonzales and several other incredible women who have marched – and sang – in Denver streets or inspired reform in education, business, healthcare and more for generations ..." (Facebook)
• VISIT DENVER: "There are only two weeks left to experience “Numbers in Nature: A Mirror Maze” at Denver Museum of Nature & Science! Reserve your spot before it leaves town on September 19." (Facebook)
• Denver Broncos Community Development: "Dress for Success Denver Executive Director Amara Martin takes you through her X's and ️O's for professional attire as part of this #EmpowermentSummit session on professionalism. #InspireChange." (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.