Arvadans are potentially just months away from enjoying their burgers Animal Style, as city council recently approved five major modification proposals needed for In-N-Out Burger’s proposal to open a location at 52nd Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard.

After Arvada small business owner Christina Carlino withdrew from the House District 27 race on July 20, a Republican vacancy committee selected Lynn Emrick to run against incumbent Democrat Brianna Titone in the upcoming general election.

In August 1972, a group of Arvadans led by local teacher, historian and author Lois Lindstrom Kennedy began the expansive undertaking of uncovering and preserving Arvada’s history. Fifty years later, the Arvada City Council recognized the Arvada Historical Society with a proclamation declaring August 2022 as Arvada Historical Society Month.

Local first responders were celebrated across Arvada on Aug. 2 as part of National Night Out, an annual campaign that seeks to promote neighborhood camaraderie and partnerships between first responders and the community.

The Denver Broncos signed an Arvada prep sports legend on Aug. 3, as former Pomona High School running back Max Borghi was brought in after completing a slate of tryouts with the team.

People from all over the metro area visited Olde Town Arvada to check out the wares of 130 vendors for the second year of the Jackalope Arts Festival Aug. 5 and 6.