🌱 Covid Changes + Mayoral Candidates on DACA + Mexico City Relations

Hello there, Lakewood! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town, including news on...

• Covid insurance changes
• Mexico City mayor in Denver
• Weekend events

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 68. Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories today in Lakewood:

1. The Public Health Emergency that the nation has been in since the onset of Covid-19 will end May 11th. This means Covid tests, vaccine shots, and insurance coverage could all change, depending on your provider. Read more at FOX 31 Denver.
2. Both Denver mayoral candidates, Mike Johnston and Kelly Brough, ensure their dedications to keeping DACA recipients safe and protected. Both are focused on having DACA recipients be able to achieve higher education and find work. Learn more through The Denver Gazette.
3. The mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, spoke about the similarities between her city and Denver at the Cities Summit of the Americas. She says that cities with such high migrant populations need more resources and less discrimination. Visit 9 News to find out more.
4. 34-year-old Matthew Lowderback is suspected of 12 different charges, including a Lakewood shooting. The victim of the shooting survived the wound thanks to St. Luke's Presbyterian Medical Center and Denver Health. Learn more at 9 News.

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Today in Lakewood:

• Stegosaurus Day! Morrison Natural History Museum (10:00 AM)
• Family Place: Play and Learn Series! Belmar Library (10:15 AM)
• Family Time! Lakewood Library (10:15 AM)
• Día de los Niños: Crazy Hair Party! Lakewood Library (11:30 AM)
• Teen After Hours: Rick Riordan Night! Lakewood Library (6:00 PM)

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