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    How a Passion for Safe Drinking Water Led to a Powerful Public Health Partnership During the Pandemic

    Historically, water has not been at the front of the minds of most Americans. We turn on the tap, water flows, and we drink without reservation. But maybe, we should think twice about what’s coming through our pipes. Major public safety tragedies from poisonous lead in Michigan to PFAS in West Virginia have revealed a troubling reality – the tap isn’t always trustworthy.
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    The Business of Giving Back: Why the Nation’s Largest Private Testing Lab is Giving Back, and Why it Matters

    Giving back is no longer something companies should do. It’s something they must do if they want to have a healthy company culture and remain relevant to consumers. In fact, the modern consumer and the modern job seeker both seek out socially responsible companies, and the pandemic has caused those numbers to grow. It goes without saying that 2020 was tough.
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    Safeword is Giving Denver’s Women Creatives a Chance to Network

    Contrary to what Mean Girls may have taught you, women supporting women is all the rage. And despite societal pressures, many women have realized in recent years that the road to success will be paved by teamwork rather than competition. This is why Bryn Carter and Shayla Preeshl teamed up — to create a space for women to meet, mingle, create and collaborate. The two creatives came together from backgrounds in modeling, writing and styling to make a space for women to connect in what they deem t
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    What Can Water Treatment Managers Expect as Federal PFAS Regulation Approaches?

    Forever chemicals — defined by a chain of nearly indestructible carbon and fluorine atoms — are infamous because the atomic bond in those chains is so strong that they do not break down in the human body, or in nature. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or PFOA, are chemicals that developed in the 1930s and quickly became a staple of American life – being used in everything from nonstick cookware to stain-resistant fabrics, carpets, cleaners, and paints.
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    The Bacteria Battle: Manufacturers Struggle to Keep Food Safe During COVID-19

    While the coronavirus pandemic continues to impact lives and businesses across the country, the government has been suspending regulations, canceling inspections, and rolling back protocols that experts at the nation’s leading private food testing firm say are necessary to keep the food safe for consumers. In fact, these deregulations may even be responsible for some of the major salmonella outbreaks we’ve seen in recent months, warns Microbac’s pathogen and bacteria testing expert Trevor Craig.
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    Denver’s 10 Coziest Cocktail Bars

    Bundling up with a quilt and a pair of fuzzy socks isn’t the only way to get cozy this season. We’ve found comfort in the warm corners of Denver’s coziest bars. And with a jazz band gently rolling on in the background and the smell of freshly shaken cocktails in the air — real life can seem miles away while you lounge and sip with loved ones. Whether it’s 15 degrees and snowing or 50 degrees and sunny, that’s what Denver’s coziest bars have to offer.  And as winter begins to settle in, we’re dr
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    Jovanina’s Broken Italian

    From Thai to French, soul food and Chinese — there seems to be a never ending stream of opinions when it comes to what does and does not belong in the dishes of these regional styles of cooking. And the pre-set rules of “Italian” cooking are no different. From the bread of Tuscany to the pizza of Naples, this iconic country is riddled with cooking styles and each come with their own set of expectations. For centuries, the line that divides properly prepared Italian food from the so-called impost
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    Middleman Brings New Mexican Inspired Drinks and Food to East Colfax

    This June, Middleman, an elegant neighborhood bar, will open its wooden doors on East Colfax, where character and flare are prevalent and late-night concertgoers can be seen roaming the sidewalks nearly every evening. Inside, quality cocktails and bar bites inspired by the flavors of New Mexico are crafted to order. And the fare isn’t the only thing that’s handmade at Colfax’s newest bar. Everything from the wooden tables that adorn the built-in booths to the bartop that thirsty locals will lea
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    Narrative Brings Contemporary American Dishes to Cherry Creek

    “That’s our biggest hope,” beamed executive chef Paul Nagan. “…to become that spot that everybody talks about, everybody’s got a story about.” Narrative, Cherry Creek’s newest restaurant located in the recently opened Jacquard Hotel, opened Wednesday night with the ambition of becoming a neighborhood spot for great food and casual conversation. And the cuisine, dubbed “contemporary American,” is in-line with that vision. “The concept of the menu is definitely contemporary American… traditional
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    Denver’s Sexiest Cocktail Bars

    Whether you’re Tinder dating over cocktails to find that perfect someone, drinking your weight in martinis to numb the loneliness or using what’s left of the Denver Passport, there’s no shortage of sexy spots to sip in the Mile High. The Lowdown: Tucked away in Denver’s beloved Berkeley neighborhood, this contemporary cocktail bar is turning heads. New kid on the block, Tatarian, is churning out unique adult beverages with an emphasis on herbs, roots and spices. The ambiance is modern and fresh
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    Our Favorite Booze-Filled Coffee Drinks and Cocktails in Denver

    Need we say more? There are few things that Denver dwellers appreciate more than coffee and alcohol. These are two of our favorite substances and now, you don’t have to crush a Four Loko to reap the benefits of this combination. There is no shortage of craft coffee and exceptional adult beverages here in The Mile High City and some had the bright idea to marry the two. 303 Magazine has put in the work to bring you a guide to the best of Denver’s coffee meets alcohol combinations. The Lowdown: M
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    Local Band is Rising From The Ashes After A House Fire Took Everything

    Bands start over all the time. Whether its due to a disagreement in direction, lost band member or change in leadership — the life of a musician is notorious for ebbs and flows. Unfortunately for one local band, starting over has taken on a whole new meaning. “We were just having a regular practice session,” explained Shamson Sundara, guitarist for local post-hardcore punk band Seven Sea Voyage. “So I see a bunch of what I thought was vape smoke and I was like, wait a minute… no one else is hom
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    Lady Jane Combines Retro-California Flare with Modern Cocktail Bar Chic

    Since 2016, Hudson Hill has occupied a quaint and cozy space on 13th and Pearl — bringing in early birds and nights owls alike. And now, the owners of that beloved bar have opened a second in Denver’s LoHi neighborhood. Lady Jane, a new California-inspired lounge, just opened on 32nd Avenue and the owner Jake Soffes believes that like his previous venture, it’s just what this community needs. “Hudson was the first business that I owned personally and I really loved doing it,” stated Soffes. “I
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    Ru Johnson Talks Power, Politics and Her Departure From Denver

    – “My apologies in advance ’cause this shit is not humble,” Ru Johnson said with a confident smirk. “It’s just time for me to leave the Denver space, there’s nothing more here that I can offer that I haven’t already done.” Whether you agree with Johnson or not, there’s truth to the statement. Is she humble? Not a chance. Has she made her mark on Denver? No doubt. The 34-year-old entered the scene 12 years ago as a go-getter from the East Coast. She started her company, Roux Black Consulting,
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    Local Boutique Owner Provides Online Escape for Modern Moms

    It’s not easy starting a business from the ground up — especially as a mother to three young boys. The activities that most perform naturally every day, like eating, working out, getting dressed in anything other than sweats or simply taking a shower are added bonuses. A mother of three basically has three full-time jobs. Katie Lynch, does all of this with grace while managing an online women’s boutique. Kate + Grace Boutique began when Lynch realized that driving to a store to shop just wasn’t
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