Category Archives: Around the Neighborhood
[SCAM ALERT] Coronavirus fears being exploited for phishing attacks
While COVID-19, or the novel coronavirus, is capturing attention around the world, cybercriminals are capitalizing on the public’s desire to learn more about the outbreak. There are reports of phishing scams that attempt to steal personal information or to infect your devices with malware, and ads that peddle false information or scam products.
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Denver Water pH Change May Affect Your Trees & Plants-See new info below
Starting this March, Denver water will adjust the pH level to reduce the risk of lead and other metals contaminating drinking water from lead service lines or household plumbing. Here’s what you need to know pertaining to your irrigation and plant material.
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2018 Nonprofit Displacement Survey (DOSP)
The 2018 Reality Check Survey was conducted to help the three partner organizations – Community Spaces, The Denver Office of Strategic Partnerships, and Sharing Connexion – better understand the impact of rising commercial rents and gentrification on nonprofits, social enterprises, and mission-driven businesses (referred to collectively for the remainder of the report as mission-driven organizations) operating in the City of Denver.
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WARNINGS ABOUT USING PUBLIC USB CHARGING STATIONS
The District Attorney offices issued a consumer alert, advising people that hackers have been able to steal private information by “juice jacking” devices at airports, hotels and bus stations, on trains and at other public locations.
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Webb: Park Hill Golf Course land can and must be preserved under new conservation law
Andy Cross, The Denver Post The closed Park Hill Golf Club has been purchased by the developer Westside Development Partners despite a conservation easement. By WELLINGTON WEBB | Guest Commentary November 12, 2019 at 3:40 pm The definition of the word conservation is “prevention of wasteful use of a resource,” and Colorado conservation easements are voluntary, legal agreements that permanently limit uses … Continue reading →
Student Survey about Recycling in Denver
My name is Katherine Pease and I am a graduate student at CU Denver doing a research project with Eco-Cycle about the perceptions of recycling in Denver. My ask today is a simple one, can you please share the link below with your community and encourage them to respond to this short survey? Link to survey: https://tinyurl.com/DenRecycleSurvey The survey will be … Continue reading →