COS Town Tidings #26-036

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📰 City Invests to Expand Downtown Program 💰

📰 PPLD Offers Free Tax Prep 📝

📰 First Friday Art Walk With Local Artists 👩‍🎨

Recipe: 🧀 Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

🛍 New: Bargain Box Weekly Sales!

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🌞 COS Weather - Mostly sunny, dry, breezy and mild temps

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Mayor Yemi signed a $700,000 contract to fund the Downtown Partnership's Clean and Safe program in Colorado Springs. The funding, drawn from the local recreational marijuana sales tax, aims to enhance cleanliness, safety, and support services downtown.

The program expands on a successful pilot that combines security patrols with compassionate outreach. From July through Dec last year, supplemental security teams patrolled over 7,100 miles and handled more than 2,200 incidents, requiring police involvement in less than three percent of cases.

Simultaneously, mental health outreach workers connected with hundreds of people, helping to secure housing and provide access to vital services. Officials describe downtown as the community's heart and believe a thriving core benefits the entire city.

Additional support comes from local organizations including the Chamber and EDC, Visit Colorado Springs, and downtown businesses. The city and Downtown Partnership will continue monitoring outcomes and adjusting the program in collaboration with public safety agencies and community groups.

With the tax filing deadline approaching on April 15, 2026, the Pikes Peak Library District is connecting residents with free preparation help and essential resources. IRS-certified volunteers will offer appointment-only services at four branches through two key programs. The library also provides a comprehensive online guide for forms and information, though staff cannot give tax advice.

👵 From "Too Fragile" To Daily Adventures... with Kristen Nielsen

A new week means new treasures! We're giving you a first look at the incredible finds and amazing sales hitting the floor for through Feb 7. Watch now to see what's waiting for you!

Location: 405 S Nevada Ave, Open Tues - Sat 10am-2pm. (719) 475-1029

Downtown's First Friday returns this week from 5 to 9pm, featuring new art, live music, and community events.

Just to name a few…

🍕 Poor Richard’s Downtown, grab a slice

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These easy Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers are a quick dinner recipe that’s low-carb, keto, and perfect for meal prep or Game Day. Loaded with tender steak, veggies and covered in cheese! They taste just like a Philly cheesesteak minus the bread!

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