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		<title>Camp Christmas Expands Across Stanley Marketplace for 2025 Return</title>
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					<dc:creator>Toni Tresca</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/CC25-Candy.jpg" alt="A pink unicorn is surrounded by Christmas decor." /><p>Lonnie Hanzon's immersive holiday event is back, transforming the Stanley Marketplace into a sprawling (mostly free) holiday playground.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/arts-culture/camp-christmas-expands-across-stanley-marketplace-for-2025-return-40807061/">Camp Christmas Expands Across Stanley Marketplace for 2025 Return</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Eat Up Havana: This Colombian Spot Is Gaining Fans Despite Google Reviews</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 09:18:48 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/Sazon-interior.jpg" alt="a full restaurant" /><p>This Aurora spot is winning diners over with sincerity and simplicity. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/food-drink/aurora-colombian-spot-is-gaining-fans-despite-google-reviews-40805448/">Eat Up Havana: This Colombian Spot Is Gaining Fans Despite Google Reviews</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Aurora Residents Use Last Chance to Rip Into Outgoing Conservative Councilmembers</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 07:18:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/sundberg_meeting_bennito_kelty.jpeg" alt="aurora city council sits during public meeting" /><p>"You lost because of your racism. You lost because of your misogyny. And you lost because of your hatred. Also, your beard sucks."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/aurora-residents-rip-into-outgoing-conservative-councilmembers-40807533/">Aurora Residents Use Last Chance to Rip Into Outgoing Conservative Councilmembers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Eat Up Havana: Pardon the Dust at Maandeeq Restaurant &#038; Cafe</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
				<category domain="foundation:section-category">Food &amp; Drink</category>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/maaq-plate.jpeg" alt="a plate of goat meat and rice" /><p>This East African staple in the midst of a much-needed renovation, but it still offers a hearty lunch. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/food-drink/aurora-african-restaurant-dishes-up-traditional-goat-and-more-40802467/">Eat Up Havana: Pardon the Dust at Maandeeq Restaurant &#38; Cafe</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Buzzy Taqueria From Two Top Local Chefs Now Open</title>
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					<dc:creator>Molly Martin</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:36:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/fierberg_01800_lowres.jpg" alt="people inside a restaurant dining room" /><p>Expect "scratch-made tortillas filled with heritage and heat."</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/food-drink/two-local-top-chefs-open-new-aurora-taqueria-40804465/">Buzzy Taqueria From Two Top Local Chefs Now Open</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Reader: You Get What You Vote for, Ignorant Ones</title>
		<link>https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/opinion/danielle-jurinsky-loses-in-aurora-readers-respond-40803912/</link>
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					<dc:creator>Patricia Calhoun</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2025 08:46:25 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/jurinsky_2a47b0.webp" alt="blonde woman" /><p>On Election Night, we watched as Person-to-Watch Danielle Jurinsky lost her seat on Aurora City Council and progressives took over.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/opinion/danielle-jurinsky-loses-in-aurora-readers-respond-40803912/">Reader: You Get What You Vote for, Ignorant Ones</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Aurora Ousts Danielle Jurinsky and the Council&#8217;s Conservative Majority</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:49:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/jurinsky_face_bennito_kelty.jpg" alt="Aurora Ousts Danielle Jurinsky and the Council&#8217;s Conservative Majority" /><p>We named the controversial Aurora City Council rep a Person to Watch in 2025, and now you can watch her leave her seat.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/aurora-ousts-danielle-jurinsky-and-city-councils-conservative-majority-40801686/">Aurora Ousts Danielle Jurinsky and the Council&#8217;s Conservative Majority</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Aurora Postpones &#8220;Slumlord&#8221; Trial to 2026</title>
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					<dc:creator>Bennito L. Kelty</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:58:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/11/dallas_exterior2_bennito_kelty.jpeg" alt="Aurora Postpones &#8220;Slumlord&#8221; Trial to 2026" /><p>Before these apartment complexes were billed as Venezuelan gang strongholds, the city was citing the property manager.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/news/aurora-postpones-slumlord-trial-to-2026-40801331/">Aurora Postpones &#8220;Slumlord&#8221; Trial to 2026</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Eat Up Havana: Aurora Eatery Serves East African Specialties</title>
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					<dc:creator>Antony Bruno</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2025 14:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/10/Ifka-goat.jpeg" alt="a plate of braised goat" /><p>This Somalian hole-in-the wall has been open for nearly twenty years. </p>
<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/food-drink/aurora-cafe-serves-east-african-specialties-40799006/">Eat Up Havana: Aurora Eatery Serves East African Specialties</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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		<title>Reader: What the Flock? These Cameras Are Such an Invasion of Privacy!</title>
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					<dc:creator>Thomas Mitchell</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2025 10:41:13 -0700</pubDate>
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<p>The post <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com/opinion/denver-residents-respond-to-flock-camera-contract-extension-40799063/">Reader: What the Flock? These Cameras Are Such an Invasion of Privacy!</a> appeared first on <a href="https://den-experimental.voicemediagroup.com">Denver Westword</a>.</p>
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