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Can the Colorado Rapids (Finally) Turn Things Around?

As the Colorado Rapids prepare to mark the 10th anniversary of their lone MLS title—and their 25th year of existence—myriad questions surround the organization. The biggest? Why Denver seems to be one of the only cities in America that still doesn’t care about professional soccer.

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The Way We Talk About Bike Helmets Is a Problem

When it comes to motor vehicle-bicycle collisions in Colorado, we often start by asking whether the cyclist was wearing a helmet. Safety advocates say that’s a troubling form of victim blaming.

Unpacking Denver’s Pit Bull Ban and the Push to Repeal It

After a dramatic few weeks in which City Council voted to repeal Denver’s ban on pit bulls and Mayor Michael Hancock vetoed it, the effort officially died on Monday night, when the Council didn’t have the votes to overrule the mayor’s decision. Here, we take a look at the 30-year ban and what might come next.

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Caring for Denver Issues First Grants Worth About $2 Million

In 2018, voters approved a $0.25 sales tax by passing the Caring for Denver ballot initiative. Now, a newly formed foundation is starting to dole out grants to programs that help Denverites experiencing mental health and substance misuse challenges get treatment.

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