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Friday's weather: A t-storm in the p.m. High: 75 Low: 52.
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Here are the top four stories today in Lakewood:
- Do congressional candidates have to live in the districts they're running to represent in Colorado? It turns out the federal law doesn't require those running for congressional seats to live in the districts they are running for. (The CO Sun)
- Colorado set to make big investments to address the homeless crisis. Gov. Jared Polis has signed several bills designed to address homelessness in Colorado. These bills are funded by nearly $200 million in federal relief money. (Patch)
- Denver-based Frontier sweetens its merger offer. Frontier Airlines is trying to buy Spirit Airlines, but JetBlue Airways has been trying to derail the deal so it can buy Spirit for itself. In an attempt to seal the deal, Frontier is adding a $250M breakup fee to their package. (CO Sun)
- Starbucks fighting back against unionization effort at Denver location. It appears that the international coffee dealer isn't very happy with workers that have opted to unionize at the East Colfax store. As such, Starbucks filed a complaint against workers with the National Labor Board. Workers from the store say the company's claims are baseless. (Denverite)
Today in Lakewood:
- Let's Dance: Columbine Library. (11:15 a.m.)
- Tide Pool Treasures: At the Downtown Aquarium. (1 p.m.)
- Colfax Art Crawl and Grand Opening Celebration: 40 West Arts District. (6 p.m.)
- EDGE Gallery: Grand Opening and Members' Show. (6 p.m.)
- Pirate Performance Series: Live Music — General Nuisance. (7:30 p.m.)
- Nine things to do in Colorado: This weekend — June 3-5. (9News)
- Street Food Social: Denver's Newest Happy Hour & Brunch Events (303 Magazine)
- Summer 2022: Ten Off-the-Beaten Path Adventures in Colorado (Westword)
From my notebook:
- Get inspired this week! Lakewood Symphony Orchestra concert, Arts on Belmar at Block 7, Colfax Art Crawl and Rockin' Block Party are all coming up this week as part of the Inspire Arts Festival. Check it out. (Lakewood)
- How to get a free catalytic converter label (FOX31)
- Get ready for the city's annual summer kickoff festival: Rockin' Block will feature a variety of entertainment, including a performance by the City of Lakewood's Youth Performance Troupe. The festival will take place Saturday, June 4, 5-11 p.m. at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. (Lakewood)
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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right! I'll see you back in your inbox Saturday morning with your next update.
A few of you pinged us about yesterday's weather forecast. Turns out that AccuWeather got the forecast wrong! I looked up a few other news sources, and they had the same forecast- weird. Thanks for letting me know, sorry about that. Fortunately, it was a much warmer 75 degree day! — Brad K. Evans
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