Denver/ Community & Society
Published on April 14, 2020
Top Denver news: Despite vote, rent must still be paid; social distancing is priority: mayor; morePhoto: Larry Johnson/Flickr

Read on for the most recent top news you may have missed in Denver.

Despite City Council vote, Denver residents still have to pay rent

Monday night, Denver City Council voted 13-0 in favor of a proclamation calling on Gov. Jared Polis to use his emergency powers to impose a moratorium on residential/small business rent for those unable to pay due to COVID-19.

Read the full story on CBS Denver.

Polis asks hotel owners to 'rise to the challenge' by offering temporary homeless housing amid pandemic

Gov. Jared Polis has a message for hotel and motel owners in Colorado: If you have vacant rooms, please allow the state to rent them so they can be used to house the homeless during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus update: Denver mayor Michael Hancock says priority is maintaining social distancing

Denver mayor Michael Hancock talked about the measures the city is taking to prevent the spread of coronavirus while protecting those most vulnerable.

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Mural on Colfax Avenue depicts first responders as angels ... with boxing gloves

A mural on Colfax Avenue in Denver is depicting first responders with angel wings. It's a tribute to those who put their lives on the line every day to save the lives of others.

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Homeless in Denver in a tough spot after Civic Center Park closure

Homeless people in Denver now find themselves hard pressed to find a new place to situate themselves.

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