Thursday, Nov. 26 - City and County of Denver offices will be closed for the day in observance of Thanksgiving Day. On Friday, November 27, most City and County offices will also be closed as Employees are taking a furlough day to help the City create budget savings during these challenging economic times. Please see details here for specific information on how the closures may or may not affect City functions.

Top Headlines Friday, November 27, 2009 | 43.0° Fair Denver to Launch Biennial of the Americas $2 Million Grant From Boettcher Foundation For Landmark Arts Program   In the historic tradition of Venice and Sao Paolo, the world’s newest international contemporary art biennial is coming to Denver.   Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper has announced the city has received a $2 million grant from the Boettcher Foundation to help launch the Mile High City’s inaugural Biennial of the Americas.       Starting in 2010, festival projects and events will integrate arts into the civic life of Mile High City and Rocky Mountain region. New Director of Housing and Neighborhood Development Will Provide Strategic Direction of Community Development Efforts   Denver's Office of Economic Development (OED), has announced the appointment of Terrance Ware as OED’s director of Housing and Neighborhood Development.    “From TREX planning, to the redevelopment of Stapleton Airport and Villa Italia Mall, Terrance has an incredible track record in land development, planning, architecture and urban design said Andre Pettigrew, OED's Executive Director. His talents will help our Office with further developing viable urban neighborhoods, while expanding economic opportunities.”        News Archives           Current Headlines 1 2 3 4 5 6

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Announcements DENVER 2 for 1 TIX A free program that provides weekly 2 for 1 ticket and admission discounts for metro Denver arts and entertainment. It means great savings for you on last-minute tickets to music, theater, museums and much more. LEAP Program Helps with Heating Need help with your heating bills? LEAP could help. LEAP in Denver is designed to pay a portion of your heat bill, one-time during the winter season and also provides emergency assistance with shut-off notices. Building a "Better Denver" The Better Denver Program is a comprehensive effort to invest in the ongoing maintenance and enhancement of city facilities as well as new construction. Residents can follow progress on neighborhood bond projects at the Better Denver website How the Federal Economic Stimulus Will Help Denver The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provides the city a great opportunity.  Denver will receive stimulus dollars for critical city projects and programs and report what's received and how it's being spent! View online updates. More Announcements      1