Here’s the latest in neighborhood news and business profiles from The Denver Post’s local section .
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Glenn Ross, The Denver Post
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Those familiar with the phrase “Keep Calm and Chive On” probably knew that the music festival Chive Fest was headed to City Park on Aug. 16. .
The Foothills Park and Recreation District. If passed, it would be the first mill levy increase since 2000. Proposed increases failed in 2006 and in 2008.
Englewood will be asking voters for approval of a land swap with Shea Properties in Highlands Ranch that would eventually allow the city to lease the land it gets in the swap to developers, which could mean , said Englewood Mayor Randy Penn.
4. ALL’S FAIR: JEFFERSON, DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIRS ON TAP
It’s time for funnel cakes, livestock showings and chili cook-offs again in Jefferson and Douglas counties. The Jeffco fair starts Aug. 8, featuring . The Douglas County Fair kicks off Aug. 7, featuring extensive 4-H shows .
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Seth A. McConnell, The Denver Post
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After 40 years in Denver, Germinal Stage has . Director and co-founder Ed Baierlein was drawn to the new location because of a sweet deal on the lease, but also because of it’s location in the heart of a burgeoning arts district. ()
Here’s an odd sales pitch: A caller . That’s just one of the top nine most interesting metro Denver crime blotter items this week.
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Anya Semenoff, The Denver Post
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“I’ve been seriously collecting comics since 1983. My passion for comic books led me to ultimately open a store. One of the most enjoyable parts of the comic business is the comic-related conversations with my customers about movies/TV shows, current and upcoming storylines, great books to read, comic speculations and potential investments.” –
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Seth A. McConnell, The Denver Post
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“We play in a local punk/ska band and we practice close to Large Marge’s. We used to meet up early and would break for lunch at Large Marge’s before practicing with the band. One day we were there at the right time, and Margie was ready to part ways with the place and said she would sell it to us. We joked back and forth a bit and realized she was serious. We did some math and realized it was possible for us to go through with the purchase. Almost two years later, we are still here in the original location and business is booming.” –
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