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Where change is needed, good people are making an effort

Where change is needed, good people are making an effort

Dan Benavidez, citizen activist and former city council member, on belonging in Longmont.
Front Range, other community colleges, universities now offering Bridge to Bachelor's

Front Range, other community colleges, universities now offering Bridge to Bachelor's

New, first-time community college "students pursuing an associate degree will receive guaranteed admission and a more affordable, seamless pathway to a four-year university to achieve their bachelor's degree.”
Colorado District Attorneys’ Council calls for justice for George Floyd, system reform

Colorado District Attorneys’ Council calls for justice for George Floyd, system reform

In response to the murder of George Floyd and demand for greater police accountability, Tom Raynes – Executive Director of the Colorado District Attorneys’ Council – released a statement Thursday calling for justice for George Floyd and in support meaningful change within the criminal justice system.
Longmont library phone lines now open Monday through Saturday

Longmont library phone lines now open Monday through Saturday

Library phone lines are open again and librarians are on duty to answer questions and offer reading recommendations.
Longmont police report: June 4, 2020

Longmont police report: June 4, 2020

A daily crime report in Longmont.
Longmont library launches #StrongmontStories oral history project

Longmont library launches #StrongmontStories oral history project

The library has launched #StrongmontStories to assist the Longmont community in creating an oral history of the pandemic.
J.M. Smucker Co. enacting efforts to help employees impacted by COVID

J.M. Smucker Co. enacting efforts to help employees impacted by COVID

The J.M. Smucker Co.’s Longmont plant, which employs more than 200 people, is taking additional steps to offer employees financial support including hardship awards and guaranteed pay and benefits in the event of a closure.
Cancellation of Boulder County Fair, parade could be blow to Longmont economy

Cancellation of Boulder County Fair, parade could be blow to Longmont economy

The Boulder County Fair, a 150-year tradition that annually draws thousands of people to the Longmont fairgrounds for a week of activities, concerts and more won’t celebrate its 151st year of in-person activities and events until 2021.
Longmont library continues with summer fun

Longmont library continues with summer fun

The 2020 summer schedule is unique for the library
Longmont police report: June 3, 2020

Longmont police report: June 3, 2020

A daily report of crime in Longmont.