Top Headlines Thursday, December 04, 2008 | 16 ° Light Snow   DENVER SELECTS WESTIN HOTELS & RESORTS FOR NEW DIA HOTEL Luxury Hotel to Be Built at Southeast Corner of Airport Terminal    Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper announced the selection of Westin Hotels & Resorts to build a 500-room luxury hotel at Denver International Airport (DIA).  Westin is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.   “A Westin hotel at DIA will strengthen its standing as a world-class airport and enhance our capacity to accommodate both business and leisure travelers,” Hickenlooper said. “This hotel fulfills a vision that began with the construction of DIA. We are excited about the business the new Westin hotel will generate for the airport and the City.” CLEAR SNOWY SIDEWALKS TO HELP Snow Removal Vital to Safety and Mobility    City of Denver Reminds Residents and Businesses     Since senior citizens, people with disabilities, strollers and mail carriers - just to name a few – struggle to negotiate hazardous walkways after snowstorms, the City of Denver wants to remind local residents and businesses that we all need to do our part to make our community safe and accessible for all. City ordinance requires that Denver businesses remove snow from their sidewalks within four (4) hours after a snowstorm ends and Denver residents remove snow from their sidewalks within 24 hours after a snowstorm ends        News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4

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Announcements Animals Need Attention Too Denver's 311 is letting animals know that people care. The office will be collecting donations for Animal Care and Control through December 12. See how you can help. LeafDrop Program Ends December 5th Two weekday sites open until December 5th. Dig leaves into garden, compost them or use as mulch; then take the rest to a Denver LeafDrop program  collection site. Parade of Lights Right Around the Corner! The 34th Annual Parade of Lights takes place December 5 and 6 in downtown Denver. For more information visit the event website.   Public Safety Diversity Career Day   The City & County of Denver in coordination with the Denver Regional Council of Governments is hosting the 7th Annual Rocky Mountain Public Safety Diversity Career Day.  This event will be held Tuesday December 9, 2008. Hip Hop Nights  Denver Parks and Rec presents Hip Hop night @ the Center. Featuring live DJ, dance battles, graffiti Art, and more... Check out this poster for details! Name the New Justice Center Buildings Have any ideas about what the new Detention Center and Courthouse should be named?   The Mayor is inviting you to submit suggestions. Mayor's Gala Ball 2008 It's the 25th annual showcase of  ballroom dance talent in the City. Make it part of your holiday season and dance the night away! Build a Better Denver Citizens can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects. Visit the Better Denver website focusing to learn about capital maintenance, health and safety, transportation, libraries and cultural facilities and parks and recreation infrastructure. More Announcements      1