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Post Midterm Debate Survey

Now that the debate is over and the team has had a few days to rest, it is time to begin assessing how the 4th Congressional District Debate, between Dr. Karen McCormick and Congressman Ken Buck, went. A key part of that assessment is the view of those who attended the event. Let us know how we did.

Youth Ballet Company to host 16th annual Sugar Plum Tea Party Fundraiser

The Centennial State Ballet will be hosting their 16th annual Sugar Plum Tea Party Fundraiser on November 24-25. The funds raised at the event benefit the Centennial State Ballet and their efforts as a nonprofit organization to provide ballet through their youth program. Learn more.

Discovering Longmont Businesses: Episode 11 Family Village

In this episode of Discovering Longmont Businesses, we sat down with Melanie Piazza of Family Village, located at 350 Terry St.

Could An Artificial Intelligence Be Considered A Person Under The Law?

Humans aren’t the only people in society – at least according to the law. In the U.S., corporations have been given rights of free speech and religion. Some natural features also have person-like rights. But both of those required changes to the legal system. A new argument has laid a path for artificial intelligence systems to be recognized as people too – without any legislation, court rulings or other revisions to existing law. Read more.

The Bantering of Rose and J.J.: Shame and Guilt

The Bantering of Rose and J.J. is a podcast organized and recorded by two Longmont residents, Rose Cardella and J.J. Zepp. The duo discusses topics that mean something to their lives and/or topics from Longmont. Listen here.