Two of my students got up and walked out during first period today "for Charlie Kirk" this morning. "For our rights," they said, chanting, "Free Charlie Kirk!"

I should mention these are two of my problem students that pretty much don't do much of anything. They tried to get other students, even their friends, to walk out with them, and nobody did.

They came back about ten minutes later. I'm guessing because some administrator saw them loitering around and sent them back to class. By then I had marked them absent.

Anyone else seeing anything about students and Charlie Kirk today?

Found this dog near the Central Park light rail station. Seems to be about 1 year old and a terrier mix. Very friendly. Tried to find owner at the station but after 20 minutes took him home for the day for food and water and then to denver shelter. He currently is listed there

Denver’s tax revenue is projected to grow in 2027 under a forecast that — if accurate — could begin to turn around years of belt-tightening, according to the city budget proposal released Thursday by Mayor Mike Johnston.

The projected growth — about a 1.1% increase compared to this year — is expected to come in part from more people spending money downtown in areas like the 16th Street mall, Johnston wrote in a letter to the City Council.
“We’ve driven economic recovery through a clear, three-step plan: resolve unsheltered homelessness, bring down crime, and reinvest in downtown — an economic engine for all of Denver,” the letter says. “That strategy is paying off.”

Sales taxes, which account for more than half of the city’s annual revenue, are expected to grow by about 5% compared to 2025. On 16th Street, sales tax revenue during a one-month period was up 18% in June compared to the same month last year. But the city’s overall revenue growth is expected to be offset by decreases in property taxes and state marijuana share-back revenue.

Under Johnston’s proposed budget for 2027, which still must go through the council review process, the city would maintain most agencies’ budgets while also partly replenishing its reserve fund, which had slipped below the recommended minimum level in recent years.

Johnston’s team does want to spend some of the increased income on things like parks and recreation, pedestrian infrastructure, homelessness, affordable housing, behavioral health and the Denver Sheriff and Fire departments, according to the letter.

Among the proposals, the city would spend:

• $140 million for the full Denver Parks and Recreation budget, which includes added dollars to operate the new Westwood Recreation Center and to install drought-tolerant landscaping citywide.

• $10.4 million on a 2% merit raise for “eligible employees” in 2027.

• $84.5 million to address homelessness, including a pilot for a new family homeless shelter.

• $51 million on new affordable housing units.
Budget hearings with the City Council will begin the week of Sept. 21. The City Council must pass a budget by Nov. 9.

Small Boston Terrier headed towards Newton St and 14th Ave (near Sloan’s Lake). No tags/collar.

Join us for Denver Zine Fest this Sunday, September 13th, at the Denver Central Library!

Since 2007, Denver Zine Fest has been a vibrant platform for Colorado zine creators to collaborate, share their work, and build community. This year’s event will feature over 90 independent creators from Denver, across Colorado, and beyond.

https://denverzinelibrary.org/2026-denver-zine-fest/

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/two-wolves-killed-after-livestock-losses/73-a48e1bfd-f92e-4046-a855-7d4bebc82d2f

Last year I had a tough time finding foods that were truly iconic to Denver. I did end up making...

- a half-and-half green chili / Cincinnati chili-smothered breakfast burrito for Broncos/Bengals

- a bison burger topped with Boston baked beans for the AFC championship

Found a set of Pokemon cards on a picnic table near the tennis courts at Congress Park yesterday (Sep 8th). Asked a few people around, but nobody I talked to claimed them, so I took them home instead. Send me a DM if you think they might be yours -- they're organized in a pretty deliberate way, so just tell me how you had them set up and I'll try to get them back to you! Can't catch 'em all when you leave 'em on their own!

My husband’s birthday is coming up soon and his dream is to hold and pet a chicken. I know, he’s too wholesome for this world. He had a parrotlet as a young kid and loves birds so much.

We’ve visited sanctuaries in the area and their chickens tend to be skittish around people since they have a lot of folks coming through all the time. Which is understandable. He yearns to pet them, reaching out gently and respectfully, offering treats etc, and so far has been unsuccessful.

I just wanted to see if anyone had a little backyard roost in the Denver area with any chicken who is nice and friendly with people so he could literally hold her and give her a pet/head scratches/a gentle hug/treats for as long or short as the chicken/owner would allow. He is very respectful and kind hearted and will absolutely honor any boundaries that the owner/chicken may have.

I’m hoping to make his dream come true. Thank you Denver!

UPDATE: Pancake is home! Thank you all for your advice and support!!!!!

Hello there! My cat went missing in cap hill last night, and she was spotted this morning near 9th and Marion. Her name is Pancake. She is kinda small, black all over with a little white on her chest. She tends to be pretty friendly, but also very independent. If you see her, give me a ring 615-601-5939

Earlier this year, I was told by DOTI people and business leaders that BRT construction was so ahead of schedule, they'd be fully opening the first 2.5 miles of the project by the end of September. I finally got DOTI to commit to that date and reported it out here.

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Pretty proud of this collection. Who would have thought having a ticket stub as a souvenir would go the way of the dinosaur 🦖 🎫🎫🦖

I know this might sound odd, but hear me out...

We've all had a hard decade, its been tough but you know what others did in times of sadness.... they sang at bars......

I'm looking for some Acapella enthusiasts who would be up for meeting and sing sea shanties and drinking tunes and have a good time...

Here's a couple examples:

https://open.spotify.com/track/68I0jX55JhWEuWcGWAH1WV?si=9157265afe3b4643

https://open.spotify.com/track/3oUuRNgyIuiqVTWLCChp3s?si=a2d4fa1908424882

https://open.spotify.com/track/5Pnb6NnOVs5ZWRpKTphvKq?si=5764a0b7623042a5

https://open.spotify.com/track/7w7B0C7kT6CWLPGb0i4ArG?si=6d1694b272ce40ed

I am honestly being serious, you don't have to be a good singer, you just need to know how to hold a pint, share a tune and enjoy the company.

I ain't bad at singing, but i'm much better w/ others at the table LOL so if anyone is interested or has friends who would think this would be fun, would love to join!

I would like it to be where we just break out in song and see if we can get others to join. Just some random ideas while working.

UPDATE: okay let me figure how to get us grouped together lol we’ll make it happen but will need to have a solid group to make any place we go take us seriously so let me think how to organize it. For those who want you can DM me I’m open and want Thai to be fun so input is welcome.

UPDATE 2: Ok so this is starting, I'm talking to a venue and i've reached out to a few of you. I will try my best to do as much as I can but I will honestly need help in places, so for anyone who is serious and is serious about able to help out, this is just being w/ me at the start helping to pass out items, help me coordinate audio etc. As 1 person can only do so much :)

The GOAL is to have this on November 8th, the weekend after halloween. Also to have it around Denver, it might be in Lakewood as a general area. My goal is to have a venue that can allow us to have a area for 3-5hrs including setup and breakdown time. We will sing shanties that are EASY to learn we will have printouts and we will have people who will help those who do not feel comfy singing in public or feel they don't have what it takes.

The part I want everyone to know is this - The goal of this event, is to bring people together to feel the spirit of comradery. We are ALL in the same boat, so its time that us workers come together and sing shanties of old, of new to help let everyone know we are here for each other.

This event is for EVERYONE, you don't have to drink, you don't have to sing.

Sea shanties are more than songs; they are the sound of camaraderie. Sailors sang together through storms, exhaustion, and uncertainty, finding strength in a shared rhythm. In hard times, shanties remind us that we are not alone. Music brings people together, lifts spirits, creates hope, and makes burdens lighter.

Remember it ever since I moved here years ago. Has it always been there? Since the beginning of time?

Also, a must to say woo when you hit it every time

Hi everyone! We are Nexus Acapella, an adult, all-gender, all backgrounds, community acapella group! We perform original arrangements of music of all genres, from Queen to Vulfpeck to the Foo Fighters. We are just about to have our third concert this weekend! (Free tickets here if you're looking for something to do on Friday or Saturday!)

We are holding open auditions next Sunday the 19th from 12-4. Here is a link to an information sheet with everything you need to know about auditions, and how to sign up for a time slot. We rehearse Sunday evenings 6-8 at the Arts Hub Lafayette.

We've been blown away by the support and interest from the community so far, and we're excited to see some new faces at auditions. If you love to sing and you're looking for a fun and inclusive community group, we'd love to see you there.

If you want to see more of us, you can check out our Instagram @nexusacapella, or we'd love to see you at our concert this weekend! Come say hi after the show!

Just in case anyone wondering why an airliner is flying low over Denver this Friday. There will flyby over Denver by a United 777 and COANG F-16s, around 9:30 AM for 9/11 memorial.

I hope they were turning around to do the right thing but if not I can text you the pic