🌱 Praying For A Miracle + More Moths + Denver Rents Down By 2%

Hi all. Brad K. Evans here with your Friday edition of the Denver Patch newsletter, full of all the local information you need to know right now. Including updates on:

• Praying for a miracle to save a building.
• Keeping an eye on this year's miller moth migration in Colorado.
• The Colorado Independent Drivers United hope to compete with ride-share apps.

Friday's weather: Mostly cloudy and cool. High: 62 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Pastor that owns old building in Downtown Denver hoping for a miracle. Former drug user turned pastor, CB Barthlow, recounts fascination with the Carson Press Building in downtown Denver. The distinct red brick structure with massive windows and an impressive arch embodies the contrasts of 1930s Denver, situated amidst growth and despair near homeless shelters, clinics, and luxury condos. (Denverite)
2. Rent in metro Denver down 2 percent, national rent growth appears to be slowing, too. Denver rental market sees reversal as rent growth slows nationally. Realtor.com's monthly rental report reveals insights on rental prices, growth, and vacancy in the Top 50 Metro areas, including Denver. (FOX31)
3. Everything you wanted to know about the miller moth migration this year in Colorado. Rainfall will prolong the moth migration. The best way to reduce having them invade your house, switch off your porch lights as they move west. (Axios)
4. Denver gig driver's co-op ramping up to compete with Uber and Lyft. The new driver-owned business is hoping to compete with Uber and Lyft. The Colorado Independent Drivers United is a union for gig drivers that's advocating for more transparency and better treatment of app-based drivers. (Westword)
5. Unveiling the hidden realities of food industry workers. Restaurant and food industry workers encounter distinctive obstacles. Denver's tight-knit community comprising chefs, servers, managers, and entrepreneurs organized a captivating story slam. (CPR)

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Today in Denver:

• Ground Water Commission: Colorado Department of Natural Resources (10 a.m.)
• Haymakers for Hope: Fundraising event. (5 p.m.)
• Mario Kart Night: Hudson Public Library. (6 p.m.)
• Opening Reception for Apis Opus: Encaustic Invitational at NKollectiv. (6 p.m.)
• Things to do in Colorado this weekend: May 19-21. (9News)

From my notebook:

• It's on! Civic Center Conservancy for Civic Center EATS! Grab a bite from your favorite food trucks every Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. throughout the summer at Civic Center Park. (CCE)
• Check out the Underground Music Showcase artist line up for 2023. (Do 303)
• Made in Colorado exhibition at CU Denver with an opening reception on Saturday, May 20 from 5-8 p.m. (CUD)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll see you on Saturday morning for another edition of the Denver Daily. — Brad K. Evans

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