The city-subsidized alternative to big corporate apps went under suddenly this month, shocking local supporters. What can the experiment’s failure tell us about the future of the co-op delivery model in Boulder? Read the full story

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“This has been a weird process of identity. A lot of the things I lost in the fire were me,” says Charla Harvey, a 28-year-old photographer and graduate student at Naropa University. Read the full story

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The vocal music ensemble from Nashville’s historic Fisk University comes to Boulder on Sunday, Feb. 27, for an afternoon of songs from a long tradition of Black resilience. The free show will culminate two months of visual and performing arts programming presented by NAACP Boulder County. Read the full story

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Plans are underway for a November ballot measure modifying the city’s existing climate taxes on electricity consumption and utility revenue to generate more money for resiliency efforts, marking a shift away from historical investments in driving down emissions. Read the full story

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Construction on 800 new parking spots is scheduled to begin as early as May. Resort management is also considering a return to the reservation system, with guidelines for next ski season possible next month. Read the full story

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The City Council approved an emergency ordinance intended to expedite construction in neighborhoods destroyed by the fire, even as it pursues other regulations that could slow things down.

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This Sunday’s opening of a new free store for fire victims at the Christopher Plaza shopping center in Louisville is the latest community relief effort spearheaded by local resident Serena Overson. Read the full story

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In the final installment of a virtual conversation series, panelists share insight on building fire-adapted communities in response to the expanding wildland-urban interface. Read the full story

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Circle of Care eases isolation among older residents by partnering with Boulder-area performing arts organizations to offer deep discounts and companionship for cultural events.

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