Aurora council halts plans for QT car wash near local car wash
A proposed QuikTrip car wash at East Colfax and Airport Boulevard hit a roadblock Monday after a late-night Aurora City Council hearing.
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Her reporting on the Denver restaurant, Pizzability, brought national attention to the struggles of differently abled workers.
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A proposed QuikTrip car wash at East Colfax and Airport Boulevard hit a roadblock Monday after a late-night Aurora City Council hearing.
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