Denver cautions residents to be aware of cybersecurity scams Published on January 19, 2025 Denver’s Department of Technology Services is issuing a public warning about the increasing prevalence of cybersecurity scams that appear to have come from the City and County of Denver. These scams, which can take many forms, aim to steal personal or financial information. Tagged as: , Press release, Technology Services
Arctic Essentials: Tips to Stay Safe and Healthy During Cold Temps Published on January 16, 2025 DDPHE offers wintertime health and safety reminders as Denver takes the polar plunge. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Denver Acquires Park Hill Golf Course in Historic Deal Published on January 15, 2025 In a historic deal, the City of Denver will make its largest ever single acquisition of private property to become an urban park with the purchase of Park Hill Golf Course. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Parks & Recreation, Press release
Help Protect Your Family with a Free Radon Test Kit Published on January 15, 2025 National Radon Action Month aims to increase the public's awareness of radon, promote radon testing and mitigation, and advance the use of radon-resistant new construction practices. Next week, DDPHE is providing free radon testing kits to Denver residents. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Vetoes Council Ordinance 24-1791 Published on January 14, 2025 Denver Mayor Mike Johnston vetoed City Council Ordinance 24-1791, citing the need place more emphasis on connecting individuals from needle exchange programs to substance misuse services to help them break the cycle of addiction. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Press release
Denver Awards $14.7 Million to Reduce Childhood Food Insecurity Published on January 07, 2025 Nearly $30 million dedicated to reducing childhood food insecurity will be heading to community-based organizations over the next two years thanks to the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment’s Healthy Food for Denver’s Kids (HFDK) program. Tagged as: , Announcements, News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
DDPHE Reminds Denverites About the Risks Associated with Cold Weather Published on January 06, 2025 Denver Parks and Recreation will open all currently operating recreation centers as daytime warming centers during regular business hours on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, for people who need a place to warm up. Each center will have a designated area available for warming, with access to drinking water, restrooms, and a place to sit. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment
Denver Turns 2024 Goals into Historic Progress, Releases New Report Published on January 06, 2025 Under Mayor Johnston’s leadership, Denver delivered historic reductions in homelessness, increased public safety, expanded affordable housing and more. Tagged as: , Mayor, News, Press release
DOTI Rings in the New Year with Expanded Citywide Services Published on January 03, 2025 DOTI would like to remind residents of new and expanded services it’s kicking off in the new year, and where customers and property owners can access information about solid waste service changes and a new citywide sidewalk repair and construction program. Tagged as: , District 1, District 6, District 7, District 9, News, Press release, Recycle, Compost & Trash, Transportation and Infrastructure
Residents Can Help Shape the Future of Health in Denver Published on January 02, 2025 In just 60 seconds, Denver residents can contribute to a healthier community! DDPHE is encouraging residents to share their insights on what they need to live a healthy life by taking the Thrive in the Mile High Survey while it is still open. This quick and simple survey will help DDPHE identify the community's health priorities and shape future public health efforts. Tagged as: , News, Press release, Public Health & Environment