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City council to discuss ordinance putting freeze on late fees for renters

City council to discuss ordinance putting freeze on late fees for renters

An ordinance is scheduled to be placed before council for a vote on Oct. 13.
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State: 70,000 more Colorado households will be severely rent burdened in coming months

State: 70,000 more Colorado households will be severely rent burdened in coming months

During a presentation to the Special Eviction Prevention Task Force, Connor Everson, a housing policy analyst with the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, estimated the greatest need of housing assistance will occur during the early months of 2021, as households continue to deplete their savings and a federal eviction moratorium lifts.
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Six months in: COVID squeezing Longmont nonprofits

Six months in: COVID squeezing Longmont nonprofits

Unprecedented need, dwindling resources taking toll as coronavirus dictates new normal.
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How families are keeping Halloween from turning into a COVID nightmare

How families are keeping Halloween from turning into a COVID nightmare

Families find creative solutions to celebrate Halloween.
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Unemployed and nearly homeless, jobless Coloradans whose benefits are on hold are crying for help

Unemployed and nearly homeless, jobless Coloradans whose benefits are on hold are crying for help

Those stuck in the state's overwhelmed unemployment system are struggling with basic survival.
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SVVSD to spend nearly $1M on cleaning crews when students, staff return to schools

SVVSD to spend nearly $1M on cleaning crews when students, staff return to schools

The school board voted Wednesday to hire five companies for a total of $945,000 to bolster the work done by school custodians during the day.
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Treat for downtown businesses: Some Main Street barricades will remain in place until Halloween

Treat for downtown businesses: Some Main Street barricades will remain in place until Halloween

Lane closures will remain in place in front of The Roost, Pumphouse Brewery, La Vita Bella and Rosalee’s Pizzeria.
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Celebrate HOPE aims to liven up virtual event landscape

Celebrate HOPE aims to liven up virtual event landscape

Longmont nonprofit takes annual fundraising gala online with a few personal touches.
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Last call restrictions loosened in some parts of state, but industry group wants them lifted

Last call restrictions loosened in some parts of state, but industry group wants them lifted

Boulder County is under Safer at Home: Level 2 and will have to continue setting last call at 11 p.m., the time mandated by a previous executive order from Gov. Jared Polis.
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Group concerned about return to in-person learning criticizes 'one-sided' coverage of another advocating for the opposite

Group concerned about return to in-person learning criticizes 'one-sided' coverage of another advocating for the opposite

“We have members who are ready to send their kids back and others who are more hesitant, but the one thing we have in common is our unwavering support of the teachers and staff and desire to keep them safe."
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