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Union Printers Home near Memorial Park sells to new owners who aim to preserve and revitalize the landmark

A group of local investors recently bought the Union Printers Home near Memorial Park for $18.5 million to revitalize and preserve the property.  Seven local families bought the 26-acre campus at 101 South Union Boulevard at the end of June and expect to renovate the buildings, although they have not settled on a development plan for the property yet, said Susan Pattee, a member of the ownership group. Pattee s mother, Kathy Loo, a former Colorado Springs city councilmember and philanthropist, and her brother, James Loo, are also part of the group, along with the O Neil Group and All Pro Capital, both local companies, she said. The group bought the property as UPH Partners. 

New nonprofit seeks public money to overhaul City Auditorium to boost cultural offerings

City Auditorium's rebirth could cost $53M

City Auditorium would be revamped with $53 million under a plan outlined June 15 by a newly formed organization. File photo A group led by Colorado Springs Conservatory owner Linda Weise wants to pump $53 million into City Auditorium to rejuvenate it as a cultural asset that would host arts and music, nonprofit and business events. For years, the city has been seeking to overhaul the landmark at 221 E. Kiowa St., built in 1923. The auditorium has been used in recent years for roller derbies, metaphysical fairs and occasional concerts. In 2008, the memorial service for long-time Colorado Springs Mayor Bob Isaac was held there.

Colorado Springs culinary icon has passed away

Fran Folsom, a major force for the culinary community, has passed away. This is a glimpse into the many ways she raised the bar for eating great food in the

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