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An online quiz from the nonprofit More in Common shows the taker how their perception of the other political party may be off. Then, how Denver Post photojournalist RJ Sangosti was inspired to report on air quality in Elyria-Swansea. Next, a new mural honors the first black world cycling champion. Finally, is this the oldest photo of Denver?
The Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods in north Denver are in a moment of dramatic change, but they don't want to be another footnote in the gentrification story. Then, a CU Denver researcher is studying how to predict and track gentrification. Next, these are Colorado's most endangered historic places. Also, an update on Prodigy Coffee.
Elyria Swansea neighborhood motel has been partially shut down & must correct health and safety violations. creating hazardous living conditions or it will be entirely shut down, city officials said. The west wing and full second story of the motel were shut down, many occupants were relocated to the first floor, said Capt. Pixley of the Denver Fire Department. As of Thursday about 70 people had been staying at the inn and 11 adults, along with three children, chose to leave. The Red Cross and RTD are partnering with city agencies to help occupants relocate. The city provided overnight lodging for three families, six people, Thursday night. Agencies also are working diligently with ownership to become compliant and address necessary issues. Since forming in 2013, the task force has conducted 40 motel inspections resulting in at least one business being shutdown as it was unable to stay compliant and up to code. https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/27/health-violations-at-denver-mo
Ambassador Christopher Hill, who's negotiated with the North Koreans in the past, says negotiating won't get them to shut down their nuclear program. Then, all the talk of nuclear war lately got us wondering about those remaining fallout shelters around Denver. And, the northern neighborhoods of Globeville and Elyria-Swansea see potential in a community land trust to preserve affordable housing in the area. Plus, Elvis Presley -- the King of Rock n' Roll -- died 40 years ago this month. August 16, 1977. We listen to a story about his Denver friendships.