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POV: You're trying to find a place to eat a nice, cheap lunch.

We've got you covered with four tasty lunch options for $12 or less.

It's Giving Tuesday — a global campaign to promote "radical generosity."

Why it matters: The annual event, which falls on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, inspires individuals to give to charities that serve the causes and people most in need.

A child's attachment to their dog can help them learn to read and count.

• That's the breakthrough idea from Daniel Cohen, the Denver-based entrepreneur behind the startup Two Tails Story Co.

Weld County is the only Denver metro area still struggling to recover from the pandemic downturn, a new analysis shows, in large part because of the slow rebound of Colorado's oil and gas industry.

State of play: Colorado's employment figures exceeded pre-pandemic levels at 117% as of September. But Weld County and its hub Greeley — the state's oil and gas capital — restored just 57% of its jobs, the Denver Post reports.

A Denver nonprofit is connecting families in need with donors who can help put presents under the tree this holiday season.

What's happening: Amigas in Action is looking to help as many as 200 families this year to meet demand that continues to grow with rising inflation and cost of living, co-founder Kate Silverman tells us.

Black Friday is beer Friday — an unofficial industry holiday that features special stout releases at local breweries and beer shops.

What to know: Copper Kettle Brewing in Denver is releasing its Snowed In series all at once — five imperial oatmeal stouts aged in bourbon barrels with different flavors, including cherry, vanilla, coconut, mocha and maple.

One of Colorado's oldest breweries is making a big, new splash.

What to know: Left Hand Brewing opened its first restaurant last week in the North Wynkoop development, across the courtyard from Mission Ballroom.

Regardless of how you explore this winter, you'll want to make sure you bring the right gear.

What to know: As our resident gear junkie who works on the side in the outdoor retail industry — her are top winter picks for newcomers and experienced explorers.