Denver Needs Election Day Poll Workers   Two thousand citizens are needed to work at the polls on Election Day. You can help!  Please sign up. Need more information on voting in Denver? Visit the Denver Elections Division website.

Top Headlines Sunday, October 12, 2008 | 37 ° Overcast   CITY ADOPTS GREEN STANDARDS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Subsidized Affordable Housing Projects Requirements Beginning  in 2010   The Denver Office of Economic Development recently adopted a series of sustainability standards for all City-supported affordable housing. Beginning in January 2010, all affordable housing projects receiving City subsidies will meet the Enterprise Green Communities criteria. Affordable housing developers are encouraged to build according to the standards during 2008 and 2009. The city’s adoption of the standards was announced at the Energy Star Summit in Denver. "PUFFER" TIME AGAIN Illegal to Keep Cars Running Unattended   As the temperatures outside drop this winter, we will unfortunately suffer the pain of getting into cold cars. Many drivers will be tempted to break the law and be “PUFFERS” (puffer n. an automobile left unattended and running in cold weather). Last year hundreds of people had their vehicles’ stolen while they were left running unattended. The Denver Police Department is strongly encouraging the citizens of Denver not to become “Puffers”. It doesn’t matter if you lock the doors while the car warms up, you are still a “Puffer”.          News Archives         Current Headlines      1 2 3 4 5

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Announcements Non-Profits Can Raise Cash as Poll Workers In an innovative effort to meet the need for Election Day poll workers, nonprofit organizations can organize their volunteers to work the polls and donate their fees as a fund-raiser for the organization. Only 2 Free Public Art Tours Remain This Year! Two Saturdays left to explore the City’s public art program. Don't miss out on these free tours - one in October, one in November. Sign up now!  Read more for details.   Energy Assistance Applications Accepted Applications are now being accepted for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). The maximum benefit has been increased for the upcoming season to help families pay their energy bills this upcoming winter.  2008 One Book, One Denver Picked Mayor Hickenlooper has unveiled the 2008 One Book, One Denver selection. Dashiell Hammett’s Classic "The Thin Man" will be at the center of community-wide activities and events through October. 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