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RTD turns on rail power between downtown and airport

RTD is powering up the lines in sections as part of the year-long electrification testing process.

Investopedia calls Denver "best city to become an entrepreneur"

Investopedia called Denver one of the best cities for entrepreneurs.

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New apartment tower under construction in Uptown

SkyHouse Denver is a mixed-use project featuring 354 apartments ranging from studio to two-bedroom units.

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Sun Valley to get Denver's largest building wrap

Ink Monstr, which produces large-scale vinyl graphics and wraps, relocated to Sun Valley from RiNo just over a year ago. Founder Reed Silberman has been actively involved in the community ever since.

Nation's Restaurant News names Punch Bowl Social one of "2015 Breakout Brands"

Nation's Restaurant News called Punch Bowl Social one of "2015 Breakout Brands."

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10 Denver Transportation Stories to Watch

No matter your means of motion, there's something in the works. From Bustang to Fort Collins to the train to DIA to remaking I-70, here's a roundup of 10 top transportation stories in Denver for 2015 and beyond.

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Rail in Denver: Boom, Bust and Boom Again

In places, Denver's railroad is an industrial gash that cuts through a vibrant city. As the city continues to grow around one of its first lifelines, several railyards still sprawl for acres in the middle of more human-oriented development.

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IndiCard launches app for service employee discounts

IndiCard is working to make finding industry discounts easier.

NY Times story on renovated depots hits Union Station in Denver

The New York Times wrote about renovated train stations, including Union Station in Denver.

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Colorado Lending Source designated Community Advantage lender

Community Advantage loans are financed by mission-based lenders  rather than directly through a bank.

Cannabis Business Executive names five Denver companies to top 10 list

Cannabis Business Executive named five Denver companies to its top 10 list of the most important in the marijuana industry.

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Cabal opens innovative 3D art show

Cabal Enterprises has unveiled Mutiny 3D, featuring 36 artists from all over the world.

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Urban Luxe moves to RiNo

The boutique real estate firm is hosting a rotating exhibition program designed to showcase artists in the Denver area.

WSJ reports on Denver's SeedPaths

The Wall Street Journal reported on Denver-based IT skills program SeedPaths.

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Dual-branded hotels to add 491 rooms downtown

White Lodging plans to start construction this spring, with opening of the AC Hotels by Marriott and Starwood-branded Le Meridien Hotel slated for early 2017.

HuffPost Travel calls Denver top U.S. city to visit in 2015

Huffington Post Travel named Denver a top U.S. city to visit in 2015.

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Sacred Spaces Resurrected: Denver Churches Finding New Life

Denver developers have saved a number of the city's historic churches and converted them into lofts, nightclubs and other landmarks of adaptive reuse. It's a win for historic preservation, but it's also pretty good business.

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In Denver, Legal Marijuana Spurs Entrepreneurialism -- and Gentrification

The Mile High City's booming marijuana industry has created and catalyzed thousands of jobs. While its impact rivals that of any single economic development initiative in the city in recent memory, there are plenty of challenges and growing pains as well.

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High There! Weed-friendly Tinder launches

Based on a Tinder-like interface, High There! is designed to connect marijuana enthusiasts with each other. After a little more than a week, the app had more than 10,000 downloads.

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Urban Ventures to develop cohousing project at Aria

The Aria Cohousing Community will have private living spaces, as well as community-based common areas that allow residents to share meals and interests.

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U.S. Green Building Council to host Rocky Mountain Green conference

The conference comes as Colorado is recognized as No. 2 in the nation for LEED certifications.

USA Today pegs Converge in RiNo as one of the coolest coworking spots on Earth

Road Warrior Voices named Converge in RiNo to a list of the world's 12 coolest coworking spots.

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Black Project Spontaneous Ales debuts two wild ales

Former Future Brewing's Black Project made its wild beers available in bottles for the first time.

Construction defects bill introduced

Senate Bill 177 would require a majority of owners in condominium building, rather than just a majority of homeowners association board members, to vote to proceed with a class-action defects lawsuit against builders.

Bloomberg: Denver on "front lines" of spec office development

Denver is leading a resurgence of office development without tenant commitments, according to a Bloomberg story.

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Discover Denver launches citywide survey

Discover Denver is a collaboration between Historic Denver Inc. and the city's Landmark Preservation staff.

Denver happiest city on Twitter, says Brandwatch

Denver is the happiest city in the U.S., according to Brandwatch's Twitter Happiness Report.

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Denver by the Data, Vol. 2: Lawyers, Guns & Money

This is the second installment of Denver by the Data, a quasi-monthly, data-driven belly flop into different topics of importance, inevitability and infamy to the city. We're looking at lawyers, guns and money this week.

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Denver by the Data

Denver by the Data is a quasi-monthly, data-driven belly flop into different topics of importance, inevitability and infamy to the city.

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Declaration Brewing Making Bold Statement

The new brewery in Denver's Overland neighborhood is one of the most ambitious launches this beer-loving city has ever seen. Can it get a return on its big investment in an increasingly crowded market?

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10.10.10 tackles healthcare issues -- entrepreneur-style

10.10.10 launches on Feb. 16. The 10-day event will take 10 former CEOs from around the country and introduce them to 10 "wicked problems" in the U.S. healthcare industry.

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Report: Denver is nation's top real estate market

More than 80 markets were ranked based on the percent change in vacancy and rental rates for the office, retail and multi-family sectors from the third quarter of 2013 through the third quarter of 2014.

Home Buying Institute projects "modest gains" for Denver housing in 2015

The Home Buying Institute is forecasting "modest gains" for Denver housing in 2015.

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250 Columbine dining and retail tenants announced

SOL Cocina, Blue Island Oyster Bar and Arc'Teryx will locate in the mixed-use development.

Hi-Dive owner's Super Bowl shark tattoo goes viral

Esquire interviewed Hi-Dive owner Matty Clark about his tattoo of the dancing shark at the Super Bowl.

Planetizen looks at Denver's retrofitted suburban malls

Planetizen published a story on Denver's retrofitted suburban malls leading a national trend towards New Urbanism.

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thoughtbot launches Cultivate Colorado competition to create an app for good

Denver's branch of thoughtbot launched its Cultivate Colorado challenge this week to help design, build and launch an app that's aimed at helping solve a social or environmental issue.

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Stanley Marketplace announces new retailers

The 100,000-square-foot marketplace on 22 acres will be home to a community park, indoor/outdoor event venue, office space and a variety of dining, shopping and recreational options.

KC Star details Pizzeria Locale's eastward expansion

The Kansas City Star reported on Denver's Pizzeria Locale expansion to K.C.

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Prospect: A Dense Corner of Downtown Grows towards the Future

In Denver's Prospect area, central, transit-oriented development and density wrestle with a low profile and parking problems. The walkable location will be the gateway to downtown for the DIA train come 2016.

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Reach Studio Lifts Artists in Need

Adam Buehler is helping people who are in transition or homeless use art as therapy at the RedLine-based Reach Studio in Curtis Park. The organization's 2015 exhibition, Unscripted, opens Feb. 6.

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Ice-O-Matic debuts ice makers that make bigger cubes for craft cocktails

Denver's Ice-O-Matic is getting into the craft cocktail industry with its Grande Cube ice machines.

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JG Johnson Architects recognized for gender equality

The Missing 32 Percent Project is a study of the equitable treatment of all architects across the gender gap.

River North Brewery named "Brewery of the Year"

Denver's River North Brewery was named "Brewery of the Year" in the Best of Craft Beer Awards.

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Colorado Capital Congress helps startups access funding

Growing startups need more capital to hire more employees, increase marketing, boost sales and launch new initiatives. Denver's Colorado Capital Congress PCB (Public Benefit Corporation) is trying to address those needs.

The New Yorker profiles Denver-made world's fastest electric motorcycle

The New Yorker wrote about the KillaJoule, the fastest electric motorcycle in the world -- and made in a Denver garage.

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Three restaurants to open on South Broadway

The restaurants will bring an international flair to the Overland and Platt Park neighborhoods.

Storage Talk lists "17 Things to Know About Living in Denver"

Storage Talk listed "17 Things to Know About Living in Denver."

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Pop Culture Rules: These Things Matter Podcast Goes Viral

John Cusack, Leonardo DiCaprio, Quentin Tarantino, pinball, The Smiths, Blink-182, South Park, Caddyshack, the impending zombie apocalypse and Pee-wee Herman -- these things matter.

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On Denver: A Moment in the City of the Moment

A moment in Denver reminds the Confluence editor why this city is his city.

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