Latest Convention News   Denver Announces Access and Mobility Plans for Final Convention Night at Invesco Field at Mile High   After extensive preparation and work with local, state and federal transportation and security officials, the City and County of Denver announced local mobility and access plans for the last day of the Democratic National Convention: Thursday, August 28, 2008.     City Maps Mobility for Downtown Access During Convention Plan maximizes downtown access to residents, employees and customers. Roads and transit will be open to enable area residents to come downtown and attend public events. Additional screening and security will affect some locations. Federal Court Upholds Denver's Convention Plans  City Announces Public Viewing Area at Invesco Field at Mile High Denver Releases Designated Parade Route to Invesco Field for Thur Aug. 28th More...

Top Headlines Wednesday, August 20, 2008 | 57 ° Few Clouds   DENVER SUCCEEDING IN FIGHTING CRIME Justice Grant  Helps D.A. and Police Learn Effective Tools and Techniques An eighteen month project support by the National Institute of Justice is reaping rewards for the Denver Police and Denver District Attorney. The City and County of Denver received a grant from the National Institute of Justice for a DNA Burglary Project along with four other cities. Now, with the effort underway for just over a year, the Denver Project will be held out by the National Institute of Justice as a national model for the use of DNA in property crimes. SEARCHABLE DATABASE of AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS Mayor Hickenlooper and Superintendent Bennet Unveil Collaborative Technology   Mayor John Hickenlooper and Denver Public Schools Superintendent Michael Bennet have unveiled the Denver After-School Database ), an online searchable database that uses the City’s Geographical Information Systems (GIS) technology to access information about Denver’s after-school programs.   Over 700 programs are available for the 2007-2008 school year that are located in or hosted by schools, recreation centers, libraries and community-based organizations. Users can search by entering a street address or selecting a neighborhood, program, school, library or recreation center.          News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4

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Announcements I Get Around Get healthy while you explore Denver's premier attractions, during Convention week and beyond—all at zero carbon impact on our environment! View map (7.3MB PDF)   Deadline Extended to Nominate 150 of City's Extraordinary This November on the city''s 150th anniversary,  Mayor Hickenlooper will honor Denver's 150 .  Nominate people who are doing something extraordinary that is making the City a better place.   Parks & Rec Wants Public Input on Rec Centers Denver residents are being asked to help decide the future of the City's rec centers. The Parks & Recs Department is hosting a series of public meetings to gather public comment.   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. Free public art tours Certain Saturdays - Spend a quiet Saturday exploring the City’s public art program, or make the tours a destination for friends and family visiting Denver. Sign up now! Read more for details.   More Announcements      1