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Kids' school schedules have never matched parents' work obligations and pandemic is making things worse

Kids' school schedules have never matched parents' work obligations and pandemic is making things worse

"While children attend K-12 public schools for an average of 1,195 hours per year, a full-time working parent averages twice as much time, about 2,450 hours per year, working and commuting."
United Way Day of Caring rallies volunteers for Longmont nonprofits

United Way Day of Caring rallies volunteers for Longmont nonprofits

Communitywide day of volunteering allowed people to connect virtually and in person.
Strongmont 2 Awards $100,600 to Longmont minority-owned businesses

Strongmont 2 Awards $100,600 to Longmont minority-owned businesses

The focus for the second round of funding is on providing support to businesses owned by people of color.
Longmont police identify suspect in Monday attempted carjacking/kidnapping

Longmont police identify suspect in Monday attempted carjacking/kidnapping

Longmont police have identified and are looking for Daniel Macintosh Stuart as a suspect in a carjacking/kidnapping incident Monday near Martin Street and Ken Pratt Boulevard. The victim was able to flee the car and was not hurt. 
This Week in Longmont Aug. 28, 2020

This Week in Longmont Aug. 28, 2020

A recap of news and events happening in Longmont as provided by the city.
Jonny’s of Longmont closes restaurant on Third Avenue

Jonny’s of Longmont closes restaurant on Third Avenue

The business will now operate out of two food trucks that will be travel throughout the city.
Update: Longmont police arrest suspect in Friday morning stabbing in Roosevelt Park

Update: Longmont police arrest suspect in Friday morning stabbing in Roosevelt Park

A 41-year-old man was stabbed during a confrontation with another man, Jeff Satur, deputy chief of Longmont Police Services, stated in an emailed. The victim was transported to a Longmont hospital and is expected to survive.
Longmont Museum makes fall schedule virtual

Longmont Museum makes fall schedule virtual

Due to the ongoing restrictions from COVID-19, the Museum has reinvented much of its programming to take place from the safety of home. 
New SVVSD, FRCC cybersecurity program nets $494K grant

New SVVSD, FRCC cybersecurity program nets $494K grant

The cybersecurity P-TECH program will allow students to earn an associate degree alongside their high school diploma — at no cost to students.
Longmont stabbing victim dies; police still seeking information on crime

Longmont stabbing victim dies; police still seeking information on crime

The victim, a 51-year-old man described as a transient, died about 1:40 a.m. Friday, Jeff Satur, deputy chief of Longmont Police Services, stated in an emailed news release.