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Hello, everybody. I'm here with your fresh copy of the Denver Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening locally, including updates on...

  • Denver City Council designates City Park West home a historic landmark.
  • Holiday Theater in Northwest Denver gets new lease on life.
  • Bystanders injured LoDo police shooting are suing the police.

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

  1. Denver City Council votes unanimously to designate a historic landmark for house in City Park West. Developer Mike Mathieson intended to demolish the home at 17th and Gaylord with a plan construct an apartment complex on the lot, but those plans were thwarted in a unanimous vote to designate the 1890s home as a landmark at Monday night's Denver City meeting. (CBS4)
  2. Bystanders that were injured in LoDo police shooting are suing. Four individuals that were injured when a Denver police officer fired at a suspect in a crowd, filed a lawsuit against the officer. The lawsuit claims that the officer, Brandon Ramos, acted recklessly by firing into the crowd while attempting to aim at a man who had brandished a firearm. (9News)
  3. The Holiday Theater on Denver's Northside gets new lease on life. The Denver Cultural Property Trust has acquired the Holiday Theater with the intention of preserving the venue's rich cultural legacy and community spirit. As part of their mission, the organization aims to ensure that all future projects and endeavors honor the theater's history, culture, and distinctive charm. (CPR)
  4. The candidates running for mayor in Denver are promising to prioritize diversity in Denver. During a recent forum, both Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston acknowledged that the city of Denver has much to do in terms of diversity, equity, and inclusion. They shared their strategies for tackling these issues as candidates for the position of Denver mayor. (CBS4)

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Today in Denver:

  • Taxes in Retirement: Webinar. (7 p.m.)
  • Realtor Seminar: Understanding and selling historic homes (6 p.m.)
  • Mighty Cool Pinot: At Mercantile Dining and Provision. (6 p.m.)

From my notebook:

  • Where to buy plants in Denver. (303)
  • Elitch's 133-year amusement park history: Elitch Gardens, located in downtown Denver, has a rich history dating back to its opening in 1890. Originally founded by Mary and John Elitch, a husband-and-wife duo, the park was initially just a small zoological garden with a few rides. (9News)
  • Denver's inaugural ¡Viva! Streets is coming this summer in downtown Denver. Join us and enjoy the best of what our city offers — beautiful weather, outdoor activities, excellent food and amazing local businesses, and best of all, bicycles! (VivaStreets)
  • Regis University's Innovation Challenge returns for sixth year. The business competition on Friday, April 28, at the university's northwest Denver campus. Competitors gain valuable skills including mentorship and guidance for starting and growing successful businesses. The teams are preparing for the final round and have been working since November on their business concepts. (Regis)

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