Tag: southeast colorado springs
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New early child care, education center in Colorado Springs gets boost from credit union
The village of supporters backing construction of a first for Colorado Springs — a child care center baked into the clay of a new affordable housing development for working families — gathered Tuesday to mark another inaugural element. The Jan. 1 merger of two credit unions, Ent and Wings also included the Wings Credit Union…
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Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan approved to boost section of Colorado Springs after years of work
More than five years after Colorado Springs began working on a long-term outline to support the southeast section of the city, the plan has finally come to fruition. The Colorado Springs City Council unanimously approved the Southeast Strong Neighborhood Plan during the council meeting Tuesday morning. The plan covers the areas south of Fountain Boulevard…
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Juneteenth Festival helps Black business owners build a legacy
Black entrepreneurs in Colorado Springs celebrated their freedom this Juneteenth by giving back to the community that helped start their businesses. At least eight Black business owners set up shop this weekend at the Norris Penrose Event Center for the Colorado Springs Juneteenth Festival. To several of them, what they started isn’t just a business…
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Primary preview: Regina English, Chauncy Johnson face off in House District 17
State Rep. Regina English is facing a young, ambitious Democratic activist in the primary election for House District 17. The choice between English and Chauncy Johnson in District 17, representing the southern portion of Colorado Springs from the east side of downtown to the Colorado Springs Airport, is the only competitive Democratic legislative primary in…
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PikeRide expanding to southeast Colorado Springs this summer
A new area of Colorado Springs will soon be able to access the city’s electric bicycle network. The nonprofit PikeRide has 97 pickup stations around downtown Colorado Springs, Old Colorado City and Manitou Springs for its fleet of e-bikes. While those three areas are connected, the service has not stretched further east than Union Boulevard.…
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Plan approved to turn Colorado Springs hotel into behavioral health center
A debate Wednesday over establishing a new addiction treatment center in southeast Colorado Springs brought out both skeptics and supporters of the proposed reuse of a former hotel. The New York-based behavioral health network Aspen BHC asked the Colorado Springs Planning Commission to approve a development plan that turns the Holiday Inn Colorado Springs Airport…
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Plan urges upgrades in southeast Colorado Springs | Cronin and Loevy
A 52-page plan for improving public infrastructure and facilities in southeast Colorado Springs was recently released by the city government. “Southeast Strong” is a long list of suggestions for increasing the quality of life in that important section of our town. The northern boundary of the southeast Colorado Springs area is East Fountain Boulevard, the…
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Plan urges upgrades in southeast Colorado Springs | Cronin and Loevy
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A 52-page plan for improving public infrastructure and facilities in southeast Colorado Springs was recently released by the city government. “Southeast Strong” is a long list of suggestions for increasing the quality of life in that important section of our town. The northern boundary of…
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Gunfire exchange between vehicles near street race gathering leaves 1 wounded in Colorado Springs
One person was wounded following a gunfire exchange between several vehicles in southeast Colorado Springs on Saturday, according to the police department. The incident occurred at about 11:20 p.m. Saturday in the 3100 block of South Academy Boulevard, near Hancock Expressway, officials said. During an apparent gathering of street racers, a vehicle pulled into the…
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Southeast Colorado Springs park 1 of 13 in state recognized for excellent use of Lottery funds
Panorama Park has won the 2024 Colorado Lottery Starburst Award and is now eligible to receive a People’s Choice Award.