Columnists newsletter from The Denver Post

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Tina Griego - Metro

Griego: Connection between poverty and pregnancy is as haunting as it is daunting
Florence Crittenton School for teen families last week held its annual luncheon, the highlight of which was the appearance of 17-year-old mom Melissa Valles.  

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Penny Parker - Business

Parker: Aurora and its mayor feel the love at awards fete
Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper stressed the phrase "Collaboration is the new competition" during his announcement that Aurora had landed a new General Electric solar plant that will bring roughly 355 jobs to the state.