🌱 Remains Found On I-70 Finally IDed + $35K In Grants For Denver Orgs

Hello, Denver! I'm Sean Peek and I'm filling in for your usual curator Brad for the next couple of weeks. Please note that your newsletters may be a bit lighter during this time. Now, here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 80 Low: 57.

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Here are the top three stories today in Denver:

1. The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment announced the human remains that were discovered one year ago near Interstate 70 and Pecos Street have been identified. According to the department, their team had help from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to bring answers to the family of Arnis Ironnecklace. The FBI was able to reveal ridges of a fingerprint and were able to match with arrest records. Ironnecklace was identified on June 6, and his family was notified. (FOX 31 Denver)
2. 9NEWS and the TEGNA Foundation have awarded seven Denver-area nonprofit organizations community grants totaling $35,000. The TEGNA Foundation is a charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc., and the community grants are meant to help address a range of community issues, including mental health support, vaccine and health screening access, cultural preservation, and the importance of growing local foods. (9News.com KUSA)
3. The Fourth of July is just around the corner, and the City of Denver is bringing back many of the traditional Independence Day activities that were either canceled or modified the last two years. Patch has compiled a list of all the firework shows, parades, and festivals happening in and around Denver, so you can start planning now. (Denver Patch)

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Today in Denver:

• Golden Triangle Public Art Tour: Drag Queen Edition At McNichols Civic Center Building (5:30 PM)
• Chris Rock Ego Death World Tour 2022 At Bellco Theatre (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• What's happening in Denver this week? Check out Westword's list of a dozen free things to do in town. (Westword)
• If you're looking for a new job in Denver, Patch's latest employment roundup has the details on who's hiring in the area. (Denver Patch)
• Colorado gas prices hit an all-time high yesterday with an average of $4.91 per gallon. Here's where to find the cheapest gas in the Denver area. (9News.com)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! See you tomorrow for another update.

— 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.