🌱 Landmark Changes + Number of Homeless Up + RTD Bringing Back MyRide

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Saturday's weather: A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 99 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Denver today:

1. Metro homeless population grew during the pandemic. It probably doesn't come as a surprise, but the metro Denver's homeless population grew by almost 13 percent during the pandemic. The annual point in time count from last January shows that the number of people living on the street continues to grow. (CO Sun)
2. Denver City Council eyes making owner-opposed landmark designations more difficult. Some think there should be a higher standard for owner-opposed designations. Several City Council members are pitching a plan would allow a property owner to present their case during the public hearing for any landmark designation. (Westword)
3. RTD relaunching the MyRide card. After a month of free bus service this coming August, the Regional Transportation District plans to re-introduce the MyRide card, with a more useful and simple system. (Denverite)
4. Demand for Narcan skyrockets after Commerce City deaths. In the six months prior to five people in Commerce City overdosing on fentanyl, there were only 500 requests for naloxone. Afterward there were requests for as many as 1,200 in a single day. (Local Today)
5. How to keep cool when there's back-to-back 100-degree days. Friday and Saturday are expected to hit the 100-degree mark. Here's some ideas to cool off. (CNN)

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Today in Denver:

• A Day with the Dogs: In Northglenn. (8 a.m.)
• Tough Mudder: In Byers, Colorado. (9 a.m.)
• Chocolate Festival: At Boulder County Fairgrounds. (11 a.m.)
• Concealed Carry Classes: Fort Morgan. (11 a.m.)
• Water Filters for Ukraine: Fundraiser (Noon)
• Spanos' Farm-to-table dinner: In Denver. (6 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Denver Area Pet Adoption: Check out the available pets available for adoption. (Patch)
• Explore the Lavender Garden at Chatfield Farms. Access is included with general admission, and we anticipate the blooms looking great through early August. (Denver Botanic Gardens)
• Apply for mini grant: Denver's Economic Development & Opportunity department is accepting applications for its Community Support Mini Grant program, which funds community-based organizations, nonprofits and micro businesses. Grants range from $500-$10,000. (Denver)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. See you all first thing on Monday morning for another edition of the Denver Daily! — Brad K. Evans

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