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What's up Arvada! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How could Olde Town's new paid parking plan affect your favorite spots?
  • Regional crime ring linked to incidents in Arvada and beyond
  • How Arvada families are keeping 9/11 memories alive 25 years later

Also on today's calendar: President, Arvada Art Studio Tour and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 93 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 85, low: 55.
  • Tuesday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 74 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Colorado business owners concerned as Arvada considers downtown parking fees, city says it will help business (cbsnews.com) — Arvada officials are weighing a new plan to start charging for some street parking in and around Olde Town, a change many local shop and café owners fear could drive customers away. The city argues paid parking would boost turnover, fund management, and reinvestment projects, while free spaces would remain at the Olde Town Hub garage. Council will discuss the proposal this week.
   

• 9 suspects arrested, 1 at large in connection with hundreds of violent Denver crimes (denvergazette.com) — A major multi-agency investigation into violent crime across the Denver metro area has tied hundreds of shootings, robberies, and burglaries to a group operating in at least ten jurisdictions, including Arvada. Nine suspects are in custody and one remains at large, all facing organized crime and weapons-related charges. Authorities say the RAVEN task force model is key to tackling cross-city violence.
   

• Coloradans mark 25 years since the September 11 attacks with ceremonies and new memorials (denver7.com) — Coloradans, including several people with deep Arvada ties, gathered Friday to mark 25 years since the 9/11 attacks with ceremonies and personal remembrances. An Arvada resident who lost her uncle and a graduate of Arvada High School honored at Broomfield's ceremony underscore how the tragedy still resonates locally. Attendees emphasized grief, gratitude, and kindness as lasting lessons.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have found myself in a place in life, where I am stuck at home all of the time.
    Mostly due to the fact that I do not drive and have a disability that prevents me from being able to walk long distances. As well, I am currently … (Nextdoor Club Crest)
  • So I'll spare you all the nearly three week saga with Centurylink but the short story is that they cut our landline service off in trying to do a switch from the old copper tech to fiber that the "thought" would work on the backend but didn't.
    And because they didn't know it wouldn't work, they didn't give us any notice. Apparently it happened to so many customers they are too backed up to… (Nextdoor Alta Vista)
  • Subway posted a job opening for Sandwich Artist / Team Member Arvada, CO in Arvada. Apply here.
  • Honeywell International, Inc. posted a job opening for Machine Shop Supervisor in Arvada. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Arvada here.

🗞 Nearby News

Wheat Ridge

  • 25 years after 9/11: Revisiting our stories (livinglutheran.org)
  • Flag football Recap: Steamboat Springs Holds Standley Lake Scoreless (maxpreps.com)

Westminster

  • Westminster tenants call for change from Greystar Apartments and the City of Westminster (denver7.com)
  • Which former Adams County area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Sept. 12? (adamscountytimes.com)
  • Ball Corporation to Build New Aluminum Can Plant in Uttar Pradesh by 2029 (time.news)

Golden

  • DOE opens Geothermal Center of Excellence in Golden, Colorado to target gigawatt-scale output (gcn.com)

Ok Arvada! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They start each day with a cup of caw-fee. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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