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Friday, June 07, 2013  Colorado Springs Mayor Steve Bach discusses retail marijuana, the City's Fleet Division, Senate Bill 13-025, Sky Sox Stadium and Acacia Park improvements.

Thursday, June 06, 2013  The City of Colorado Springs revealed several revitalization projects Wednesday afternoon that are meant to help bring more people downtown.

Wednesday, May 22, 2013  FOX21 News Special Report: From narcotic arrests, to robberies to car break-ins, FOX21 has been tracking different crimes in Colorado Springs parks.

Friday, May 10, 2013  FOX21 News Special Report: Our John Martin discusses the reality of a Downtown Colorado Springs revitalization with former city council member Tim Leigh and current Downtown Development CEO Susan Edmondson.

Monday, February 11, 2013  Colorado Springs police arrested a man last week after surveillance cameras caught him with a large baggie of marijuana at Acacia Park.

Friday, November 23, 2012  Small Business Saturday hopes to draw customers to local shops.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Colorado Springs Police officers arrested eight people Thursday for selling drugs at Acacia Park in Colorado Springs.

Friday, August 17, 2012  Colorado Springs Police Chief Pete Carey will launch a review of an arrest in Acacia Park after the suspect claimed he was within his rights to openly carry a gun.

Monday, June 11, 2012  Acacia Park is in the running for a $100,000 recreational grant in Coca-Cola's "America's Favorite Park" contest.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012  A woman was attacked in Acacia Park Monday evening. She said a group of panhandlers followed her into the park after she refused to give them money.

Tuesday, March 06, 2012  Colorado Springs Police officers said they have arrested six people in the past week at Acacia Park after witnessing several narcotics purchases.

Thursday, January 05, 2012  The city attorney's office is looking at creating "free-speech zones" and limiting panhandling in the downtown core.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Since Occupy Colorado Springs (OCS) first formed the Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) has spent nearly $11,000 in overtime costs, but protesters said it wasn't necessary.

Saturday, October 22, 2011  The local Occupy Colorado Springs movement is standing strong but a few downtown businesses aren't happy about where they're choosing to rally.

Friday, October 21, 2011  The City of Colorado Springs has issued a 30-day permit to Occupy Wall Street protesters who have been in Acacia Park for weeks now.