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Love stories to Manitou: The Loft turns payphone into Story Booth  - The Loft is a bustling daytime social hub in Manitou Springs. The cafe has earned rave reviews for both fare and ambiance.

There is now one more reason to visit The Loft – to hear unique personal stories focused on Manitou Springs. The stories are available via a payphone in a booth inside the cafe that has been repurposed to dial up stories
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The social safety net is not ready for Nov. 1  - Before the federal government shutdown, before November’s delayed benefits, the charitable food system has been holding its threads from snapping – sustained

Before the federal government shutdown, before November’s delayed benefits, the charitable food system has been holding its threads from snapping – sustained by dedicated staff and volunteers working exhausting hours.
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Dark money and negative campaigns in the D11 school board race - Did you receive a flyer in the mail or a text, or see the website portraying Colorado Springs District 11 school board candidate Charles Johnson, a young

Did you receive a flyer in the mail or a text, or see the website portraying Colorado Springs District 11 school board candidate Charles Johnson, a young black man, as a dangerous criminal?
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Community Prep students looking for Grammy nomination - With the increased popularity and expansion of career and technical education, students in high schools across Colorado can graduate with certificates in

At Community Prep School, an alternative charter school in Colorado Springs School District 11, the students who are part of the “School of Rap” program might graduate with a Grammy.

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Police report involving City Councilor provides additional details - During the Oct. 21 Manitou Springs City Council meeting, Councilor Nancy Fortuin called on Councilor John Shada to resign following a reported incident at the

A redacted copy of the Manitou Springs Police Department report, obtained by the Pikes Peak Bulletin, provides additional details about the interaction.
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Manitou Springs City Councilor asked to resign - Manitou Springs City Councilor Nancy Fortuin called for the resignation of Councilor John Shada during the council correspondence part of Tuesday’s regular

Manitou Springs City Councilor Nancy Fortuin called for the resignation of Councilor John Shada during the council correspondence part of Tuesday’s regular meeting.
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Manitou voters hear merits of candidates, ballot issues at forum - The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for Manitou Springs candidates and ballot issues this week in advance of the Nov. 4 election.

The League of Women Voters hosted a forum for Manitou Springs candidates and ballot issues this week in advance of the Nov. 4 election.
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Colorado Deaf, Blind School celebrates another year of independence with White Cane Day - The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) hosted their annual White Cane Day Celebration on Oct. 17 at Acacia Park. The event had a series of

The Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind (CSDB) hosted their annual White Cane Day Celebration on Oct. 17 at Acacia Park.
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Letter to the Editor: Vote 'yes' on LL and MM - I want the kids in our community to thrive. As a board member at Citizens Project, proud auntie, and a once free and reduced lunch recipient, I know a meal

I want the kids in our community to thrive. As a board member at Citizens Project, proud auntie, and a once free and reduced lunch recipient, I know a meal can make a world of difference.
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Why so touchy, Gazette? Declined reader letter calls out lack of disclosure - The Pikes Peak Bulletin was not John Weiss’s first choice of newspaper for the publication of his letter in support of ballot measure 2A, which he wrote in

The Pikes Peak Bulletin was not John Weiss’s first choice of newspaper for the publication of his letter in support of ballot measure 2A, which he wrote in response to an op-ed by the Gazette editorial board against the measure.
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Public housing tenants protest living conditions - Residents of two Colorado Springs public housing complexes took part in a protest during yesterday’s Colorado Springs Housing Authority (CHSA) meeting.

Residents of two Colorado Springs public housing complexes took part in a protest during yesterday’s Colorado Springs Housing Authority (CHSA) meeting.
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COS council president put unusual ban on public comment for Charlie Kirk resolution - During its Oct. 14 regular meeting, the Colorado Springs City Council voted 5-4 to approve a resolution “honoring the U.S. Senate’s designation of October 14,

In an ironic twist, the resolution honoring Kirk, widely hailed as a strong proponent of free speech, did not include an opportunity for public comment during the council meeting ahead of the vote.
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Friends of the Peak volunteers maintain beloved trails - Early in the morning of Sept. 13, a small crowd gathered at the Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent headquarters on Manitou Avenue, preparing for a long day of

Early in the morning of Sept. 13, a small crowd gathered at the Pikes Peak Marathon and Ascent headquarters on Manitou Avenue, preparing for a long day of work on the trails.
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In a search for better community ties, lets support the high school athletes - Community is a word that has jumped out at me recently.

Community is a word that has jumped out at me recently. Community ties should always be strong in theory, but it seems like with time they tend to weaken. That’s actually the very reason that I love high school sports.
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Budget cuts and the math of hunger in Colorado Springs - Last month, the Church of the Lord of Glory shuttered its doors, with no warning and no diversion plan for the participants of the church’s food program. That

Last month, the Church of the Lord of Glory shuttered its doors, with no warning and no diversion plan for the participants of the church’s food program.
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Reinventing The Pikes Peak Bulletin - The Pikes Peak Bulletin has fought for its relevance in the digital age. Historically the hometown newspaper of Manitou Springs, the Bulletin, along with a

Thanks to community support from more than 100 donors and pre-paying advertisers, and the receipt of a generous grant, the Pikes Peak Bulletin is back in action, now as a digital-first news outlet serving the Pikes Peak region.
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City of Colorado Springs to dissolve Westside Community Center Working Committee - The City of Colorado Springs is looking to dissolve the Westside Community Center Working Committee, which has worked with the City to lead the community

The City of Colorado Springs is looking to dissolve the Westside Community Center Working Committee, which has worked with the City to lead the community space since 2021.
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Why this grandfather stands with Colorado Springs educators  - That's why it hit me so hard when district officials told me I wasn't allowed to hold a sign that simply said, "Stand with our teachers." I wore the uniform

Today, teachers in Colorado Springs District 11 are on strike. As the grandfather of four kids at Martinez Elementary, I’ll be standing with them. This isn’t just about a contract. It’s about whether our kids get the schools they deserve.
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Sign up for Manitou 5k, we run together Oct. 11 - Sign up because if Manitou Springs could be an idea, it'd be the Manitou 5K on Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. at Fields Park.

Sign up because if Manitou Springs could be an idea, it’d be the Manitou 5K on Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. at Fields Park.
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Manitou business owners respond to proposed tax increase - Manitou Springs residents and business owners gathered at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post Thursday night to discuss their opposition to Manitou Springs

Manitou Springs residents and business owners gathered at the Garden of the Gods Trading Post Thursday night to discuss their opposition to Manitou Springs ballot initiative 2A, which would increase the City’s excise tax on ticket sales and admission fees.
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Is Detra Duncan guilty, being targeted, or both?  - Former Fountain city council member Detra Duncan has been all over the news lately as she faces two felony charges of public assistance fraud in the Fourth

Former Fountain city council member Detra Duncan has been all over the news lately as she faces two felony charges of public assistance fraud in the Fourth Judicial District
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Mayor highlights public safety, homelessness response in State of the City - Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade touted the achievements of his administration during his second State of the City address this week at the Broadmoor Hotel.

Colorado Springs Mayor Yemi Mobolade touted the achievements of his administration during his second State of the City address this week at the Broadmoor Hotel.
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District 11 responds to potential teacher strike - Earlier this month, during a Labor Day event at Colorado Springs City Hall, educators announced plans to strike this fall over the Colorado Springs School

Earlier this month, during a Labor Day event at Colorado Springs City Hall, educators announced plans to strike this fall over the Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education’s vote last year to end the master agreement with the union.
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Homelessness order supported by Rep. Crank, City of COS says it's already in compliance - A July 24 executive order from U.S. President Donald Trump titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets”  addresses homelessness and associated

A July 24 executive order from U.S. President Trump titled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” addresses homelessness and associated “public safety threats” by directing state and local governments to loosen the regulations around civil commitment
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Opioid council funds local solutions to national crisis - U.S. Vice President JD Vance rose to national prominence with his memoir “Hillbilly Elegy” and the book’s film adaptation in which Vance’s personal experience

Over a dozen Pikes Peak-area agencies have or are about to receive funds to combat the opioid epidemic close to home via the Region 16 Opioid Council’s grant funding program.
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Review: Theatreworks puts on a ‘Cabaret’ for our time  - I remember the 1972 Bob Fosse film “Cabaret” as a joyous celebration of sensual excess in pre-Nazi Germany, with some dark undertones.

I remember the 1972 Bob Fosse film “Cabaret” as a joyous celebration of sensual excess in pre-Nazi Germany, with some dark undertones.
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Manitou Council adds parking fees for lot by pool and fitness center - Manitou Springs City Council unanimously approved an updated universal parking fee structure.

Manitou Springs City Council unanimously approved an updated universal parking fee structure. pikespeakbulletin.org/featurednews...

Opinion: Getting the facts straight on transit-oriented development - There’s been a lot of misinformation about Colorado’s 2024 transit-oriented development law. Some claim it forces property owners to build things they don’t

There’s been a lot of misinformation about Colorado’s 2024 transit-oriented development law. Some claim it forces property owners to build things they don’t want or mandates apartment complexes. That’s simply not true.
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Hiking Bob: It’s leaf peeping season! - It’s mid-September, and in Colorado that means it’s leaf peeping season, when the quaking aspens turn gold before going to sleep for the winter.

It’s mid-September, and in Colorado that means it’s leaf peeping season, when the quaking aspens turn gold before going to sleep for the winter.
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Letter to the Editor: Candidate wants laws to prevent gun violence - The Pikes Peak Bulletin The news out of Evergreen is heartbreaking. My thoughts are with the students, families, and staff impacted by this horrific shooting. No child should have to

The news out of Evergreen is heartbreaking. My thoughts are with the students, families, and staff impacted by this horrific shooting. No child should have to run from gunfire on their way to class.
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