Denver Delivers on Weekly Recycling Published on January 27, 2023 The City and County of Denver made history this month, rolling out weekly recycling collection services for its customers for the first time ever, making it easier for people to reduce the amount of trash they send to the landfill, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and act on climate change. Another significant service enhancement comes later this year, with the rollout of weekly composting service. Tagged as: , Recycle, Compost & Trash, Transportation and Infrastructure
Protect Your Pets as Bitter Cold, Light Snow Moves in This Weekend Published on January 27, 2023 Subzero cold weather is coming to metro Denver this weekend with daytime highs in the teens and overnight lows dropping below zero early Monday morning. With pets in mind, Denver Animal Protection (DAP) reminds residents to shield them from the dangerous elements. Failure to do so can lead to a Cruelty to Animals or Animal Neglect charge, up to a $999 fine and/or a year in jail for the owner. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter
January 27 Update on Denver’s Migrant Sheltering Response Published on January 27, 2023 The City and County of Denver provided an update on its ongoing activity to support migrant sheltering on Jan. 27, 2023. Tagged as: , Emergency Management
Denver City Council Schedule Summary for the Week of Jan 30, 2023 Published on January 26, 2023 Denver City Council Schedule Summary for the Week of Jan 30, 2023 Tagged as: , City Council
January 26 Update on Denver’s Migrant Sheltering Response Published on January 26, 2023 The City and County of Denver provided an update on its ongoing activity to support migrant sheltering on Jan. 26, 2023. Tagged as: , Emergency Management
High Need for Behavioral Health Services in Denver, Assessment Finds Published on January 26, 2023 Levels of mental health and substance use issues have increased across the country and in Denver over the past several years. The Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) is working to address these challenges head on, starting with a clear understanding of the needs in our community. Tagged as: , Public Health & Environment
City Attorney’s Office Partner to Combat Wage Theft Published on January 26, 2023 Each year hundreds of workers across Denver are victims of wage theft, meaning they are deliberately cheated out of pay to which they are legally entitled. Workers seeking to recover stolen wages can contact the Wage Theft Unit in the City Attorney’s Office, the team tasked with investigating claims. Tagged as: , City Attorney
Denver Allocates ARPA Funds for Local Nonprofits Published on January 26, 2023 DENVER – The Denver Agency for Human Rights & Community Partnerships’ Division of Disability Rights is currently seeking proposals from nonprofit partners serving our Denver disability community that have been negatively impacted by COVID-19. Tagged as: , Human Rights & Community Partnerships
January 25 Update on Denver’s Migrant Sheltering Response Published on January 25, 2023 The City and County of Denver provided an update on its ongoing activity to support migrant sheltering on Jan. 25, 2023. Tagged as: , Emergency Management
DDPHE, Denver Parks Remind Public to Report, not Touch Dead Birds Published on January 25, 2023 With Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (avian flu) impacting birds across Denver and much of the region, the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment (DDPHE) and Denver Parks & Recreation (DPR) remind residents that birds and wildlife can carry disease. Residents should never handle wildlife and should keep pets away from sick or dead birds. Tagged as: , Animal Shelter, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment