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🌱Fentanyl Deaths + Van Life Affordable? + White Christmas Or Not
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Happy Friday, neighbors! Let's get this day started off right. Here's what's happening around town today.
Friday's weather: A bit of snow. High: 34 Low: 22.
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Here are the top stories today in Boulder:
- Aspen Drops Hammer In The Name Of Affordability: Aspen's emergency ordinance also cuts off new short-term rental permits as the ski town wrestles with lack of workforce housing. (CO Sun)
- Out Of A Housing Crisis, Into Vans: Van life could offer a partial solution to Colorado's mountain housing crisis — two entrepreneurs are thinking it will. (Weekly)
- Will Boulder Have A White Christmas In 2021? Will there be snow in time for Santa's arrival? The Farmers' Almanac and Accuweather weigh in on this year's holiday forecast. (Patch)
- Fentanyl Deaths Aren't Exclusive To Boulder, But The Problem Persists: So far this year, fentanyl has killed more than 600 people in Colorado, and there doesn't seem to be a plan to curtail the deaths. (CO Sun)
- Is Catnip Basically Marijuana for Cats? Everyone talks about getting dogs high. Why not cats? Is it because they're already using catnip? (Westword)
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Today in Boulder:
- Chautauqua WinterFest: Jeff & Paige Live. (4 p.m.)
- Friday Night Wine Tasting: Boulder Chamber. (5 p.m.)
- Rocks & Rails: Gem show, through Sunday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.)
- Friday Night Jazz: Hotel Boulderado (5-8 p.m.)
From my notebook:
- Nextdoor Neighbor, Whittier: "Hiring QA Testers and SREs! Know someone early in their software career who's looking to work for an excellent company? Reach out to me at www.linkedin.com/in/julia-mcle... or visit evercheck.com/jobs." (Nextdoor)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday. I'll see you Saturday morning for another update! — Brad K. Evans
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