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Welcome to the 2008 Democratic National Convention Media Center. Created by the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee, in conjunction with the City of Denver and the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, the online press room provides media with ongoing news updates (delivered by RSS or sign up for email alerts), access to b-roll and hi-res images, and factual information about the Convention and host city.
*Links to B-roll, Images, Fact Sheets, and more are on the right-hand column
*If you are media seeking a location for filming, please email Brent.Tongco@denvergov.org

Press Blog: Current Headlines

The 2008 Convention: Democrats Announce Americans Selected to Present Colors, Lead Pledge of Allegiance and Sing National Anthem

August 20, 2008
Democrats Announce Americans Selected to Present Colors, Lead Pledge of Allegiance and Sing National Anthem. Colorado, Mountain West Groups to Play Central Role // More

Democratic National Convention Delegates To Fan Out Across Denver Metro Area, Volunteer At More Than Thirty Community Service Projects During Delegate

August 20, 2008
Metro Volunteers, Democrats Work, Volunteers of America to Coordinate Dozens of Projects Covering Wide Range of Community Needs // More

Denver's ArtDistrict on Santa Fe Celebrates DNC with Special Promotions

August 20, 2008
Denver's largest art district launches several promotions for locals, delegates, and other visitors to Denver for the Democratic National Convention the third week of August this year. // More

DENVER HOST COMMITTEE KICKS OFF GREENEST-EVER DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION WITH CELEBRATORY CONCERT EVENT

August 20, 2008
"Green Sunday At Red Rocks" to feature Dave Matthews with Tim Reynolds, Sheryl Crow, Sugarland & Others // More

Democrats Add New Speakers, Announce Gavel Times For Opening Three Nights in Denver

August 20, 2008
Democrats Add New Speakers, Announce Gavel Times For Opening Three Nights in Denver // More

The 2008 Convention: Women Of The United States Senate To Present Checklist For Change

August 20, 2008
Tuesday, August 26th – Renewing America's Promise // More

ACTRESS DARYL HANNAH, GOVERNOR RITTER AND MAYOR HICKENLOOPER TO JOIN VAN JONES IN THE SPEAKER LINEUP AT GREEN FRONTIER FEST

August 19, 2008
More than 100 green living exhibits at Green Frontier Fest and New Energy Station provide diverse sustainable and green options, in conjunction with the Democratic National Convention // More

Denver Launches Online Carbon Calculator for Visitors and Event Planners

August 19, 2008
In time for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the Industry-leading Carbon Calculator Provides Tools to Reduce Carbon Footprint // More

Floyd’s 99 Barbershop Hosts Party for Locals During DNC

August 19, 2008
Rock n’ Roll Barbershop Partners With Rock the Vote to Throw a Live Music Event Exclusively by Locals, for Locals // More

Nation’s First Wood Key Card to Debut in Hotels During the Democratic National Convention

August 19, 2008
More than 70,000 biodegradable key cards will be used in Denver hotels, reinforcing “green” convention theme and greatly reducing waste // More

CITY PARK’S ELECTRIC FOUNTAIN RETURNS AS A DENVER SHOWPIECE

August 19, 2008
Cooperation and collaboration key to resurrecting a Denver treasure // More

2008 Democratic National Convention Delegation To Be Most Diverse In Party History

August 19, 2008
Convention’s Commitment to Inclusiveness and Bringing New People into the Electoral Process Highlighted with Completion of Delegate Certification Process // More

ACCESS & MOBILITY PLANS ANNOUNCED FOR HISTORIC CONVENTION EVENT

August 19, 2008
After extensive preparation and work with local, state and federal transportation and security officials to meet Democratic National Convention needs while keeping Denver open and accessible, the City and County of Denver provided information today about local mobility and access for the last day of the Democratic National Convention: Thursday, August 28, 2008. // More

Highlands Square's 32 Women-Owned Businesses to Welcome Lifetime Network's "Every Woman Counts" Tour During Democratic National Convention

August 18, 2008
Unconventional Fare in Highlands Square Days to Include Free Shuttle, Merchant Specials, Art Displays, and Focus on Women's Voices. // More

Democratic Convention To Highlight Diverse Community Of Faith Leaders Working Toward Common Good

August 18, 2008
First-Ever Faith Caucus Meetings to be Held at Democratic Convention // More

DNCC Expands High-Definition Content At 2008 Democratic National Convention With Panasonic Support

August 18, 2008
Panasonic’s HD Cameras to Film Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Video Content on DemConvention.com Kids Witness News Team from Denver Middle School to Cover Fourth Night of Convention at INVESCO Field at Mile High with Panasonic HD Cameras // More

America's Convention Comes To Invesco Field At Mile High: Gates Open At 1 pm For Fourth Night Of Historic Convention

August 15, 2008
DNCC Details Arrival Information for Community Credential Holders, Releases Restricted Items List // More

Interstate 25 to close for Democratic National Convention

August 15, 2008
Motorists urged to plan ahead in order to minimize travel disruptions // More

Unity Breakfast To Mark 45th Anniversary Of 'I Have A Dream' Speech During Democratic National Convention

August 15, 2008
Martin Luther King III to be Joined by Leaders Including Rev. Al Sharpton, Rabbi Jack Moline and Sister Simone Campbell // More

Coca-Cola Named Official Recycling Provider For 2008 Democratic National Convention

August 15, 2008
Paper, Plastic, Aluminum to be Recycled at All Official Convention Venues // More

The 2008 Convention: Tuesday, August 26th – Renewing America's Promise

August 14, 2008
Key Speakers on the Economy to Include Governors Napolitano, Patrick, Rendell, Schweitzer, Sebelius & Strickland; Senator Bob Casey, Jr. & Federico Peña // More

Web Audience To View, Live High-Definition Convention Video Through Application Created By Vertigo

August 14, 2008
Continuing its efforts to produce the most technologically savvy event of its kind, the Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) today named Vertigo Software, Inc. the Official Microsoft Silverlight Application Development Services Provider for the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Vertigo Software, Inc. has designed the interface for delivering live, gavel-to-gavel, high-definition (HD)-quality video through the official Convention Web site, DemConvention.com. // More

Largest Welcome Program in Denver’s History to Greet DNC Delegates

August 13, 2008
To welcome the delegates and media, the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau has been working with the 2008 Democratic National Convention Host Committee and others to organize ... // More

Colorado Governor Ritter, Denver Mayor Hickenlooper To Address 2008 Democratic National Convention

August 13, 2008
The Democratic National Convention Committee (DNCC) and the Obama for America Campaign announced today that Colorado Governor Bill Ritter, Jr. and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper will address the 2008 Democratic National Convention. // More

The 2008 Convention: Monday August 25th – One Nation

August 12, 2008
Democrats Unveil Additional Key Speakers for Monday August 25th Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senator Claire McCaskill & Craig Robinson to Speak Tribute to Senator Kennedy // More

Vermont and West Virginia Delegates to Feel Right at Home at The Magnolia Hotel During the Convention

August 12, 2008
Guests to Cast their “Vote” And Enter Prize Drawing for Amazing Vacation // More

The Brown Palace Offers "Democratic Dishes"

August 12, 2008
Enrich your political palate as The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa serves favorite foods from notable democratic politicians in honor of the Democratic National Convention. // More

MSNBC, THE Place for Politics, Will Broadcast 'Round the Clock in Denver for the Convention

August 12, 2008
MSNBC is literally taking coverage of the 2008 Democratic National Convention to the street, truly bringing politics to the people in Denver. // More

Democrats Unveil ‘Countdown To America’s Future’ Daily Convention Webcasts To Offer Exclusive Previews Of Programming From Denver

August 12, 2008
Complete With Rising Political Stars, Inside Access from Key Campaign Officials, Exclusive Programming Details You Won’t See or Hear Anywhere Else During Convention Week Airing Daily Starting Sunday, August 24th on www.DemConvention.com and Comcast’s Video On-Demand // More

Parking in Denver During the Democratic National Convention Will Be Plentiful

August 11, 2008
Numerous downtown public lots will offer delegates and visitors convenient and affordable parking. // More

HOST COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES EVENT SHOWCASING COLORADO-BASED ORGANIZATIONS DURING CONVENTION

August 11, 2008
Event at Civic Center Park provides unique opportunity // More

America’s Town Hall To Put People From Across The Country Center Stage At 2008 Democratic National Convention

August 11, 2008
Americans Invited to Submit Questions for Elected Leaders and National Experts, Answers Delivered Live from Convention Floor in Denver, Online at DemConvention.com // More

The 2008 Convention: Americans Gathering To Change The Course Of A Nation

August 11, 2008
Democrats Announce Headline Speakers, Kicking Off Week-Long Convention Programming Roll-Out // More

Still Room at the Inn! Denver Has Hotel Rooms Available During DNC

August 08, 2008
There are still hotel rooms available in Denver during the Democratic National Convention, August 25-28, 2008, according to the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. // More

Special Convention Events Calendar Launched at www.Denver365.com

August 08, 2008
The Denver Convention & Visitors Bureau provides an easy way to keep track of the exciting open-to-the-public events taking place during the Convention. // More

First-Ever Convention Interfaith Gathering To Feature Diverse Array Of Leaders From The Faith Community

August 08, 2008
Top National and Local Religious Leaders to Speak. Richard Smallwood & Vision Among Featured Performers. // More

DENVER HOST COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES ALL-ACCESS BIKE STATION AT CHILDREN'S MUSEUM

August 07, 2008
The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee is excited to announce the "All-Access Bike Station," located at the Denver Children's Museum from Saturday, Aug. 23-Thursday, Aug. 28. //