🌱 Ortega Announces Run For Mayor + RE Market Shifts + Goodwill Outlet

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Here are the top stories today in Denver:

1. Debbie Ortega joins growing field for Denver mayor. Denver City Councilwoman Debbie Ortega has announced her plans to run for mayor in Denver's upcoming municipal election this coming April. Ortega is a seasoned veteran of Denver politics and has citywide appeal. Will she become Denver's first female mayor? (7News)
2. Denver housing market showing signs of big shift. Eventually it was going to happen, but now Denver's crazy hot real estate market has cooled and is now favoring buyers. Inventory is up 17 percent and homes are staying on the market longer. (KMGH)
3. Drive-in theater reopening after being closed for decades. The Frontier Drive-Inn returns to life in the San Luis Valley. Originally opened near Center, Colorado back in 1955. (95FM)
4. If you haven't been to the Goodwill Outlet Store... Now's your chance to see how humanity really operates. There's several of these stores across the metro area, and it's a hoot to scavenge for deals in this active, thrifting free-for-all. (FOX31)

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Today in Denver:

• Denver Makers Market: Lakewood Casa Bonita Parking Lot. (10 a.m.)
• FRIENDS™ Experience: Cherry Creek West. (Secret Denver)
• Dean Edwards: At Comedy Works. (7:30 p.m.)
• Things to do: Labor Day weekend. (5280)

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From my notebook:

• Suicide Prevention Awareness Week in Colorado. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Colorado Chapter's info indicates that 45,979 Americans died by suicide in 2020. Making suicide the No. 12 cause of death in the country. (KDVR)
• September weather in Denver. Temperatures the first half of September ranges between 80-85 degrees. The second half of the month typically sees highs between 73-79 degrees. (FOX 31)
• Is your rental property licensed? All properties with more than one unit offered for rent for more than 30 days must have a residential rental license in Denver. (Denver)

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That's it for today! See you all Monday morning for your next update. — Brad K. Evans

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