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Top Denver news: Mayor, city officials sworn in amid protests; Peña Boulevard widening approved

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Published on July 16, 2019
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Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Denver.

Inauguration celebrated as "OneDenver" 

But surrounding Monday's swearing-in ceremony of newly elected city officials were protesters who say they feel far from included in the city’s vision for the future. 

Read the full story on DenverWestword.

City Council approves Peña Boulevard widening

The City Council on Monday approved contract and design services for the project to widen the approach to the airport terminal to nine lanes and construct a new ground transportation lot, among other improvements.

Read the full story on KDVR.

Officials warn against ingesting pool water due to parasite

A local physician and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are warning about an increase in the number of cases involving a parasite in water at pools and splash parks.

Read the full story on KDVR.

Festival highlights filmmakers of color 

The Color of Conversation Film Festival, an offshoot of the Martha’s Vineyard African American Film Festival, comes to the Newman Center at the University of Denver July 18-20.

Read the full story on Denver Post .


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