Aurora is now home to some of the country's newest Americans. Dozens of our residents from around the world recently took the oath of citizenship at the Aurora Municipal Center. We'll share some of the powerful reasons why they wanted to be naturalized. Also on this week's show, graduation day for a group who took part in the city's Civic Engagement Academy; residents in northwest Aurora are seeing a brighter future thanks to a new partnership; Aurora is now home to both the Colorado high school counselor of the year and the state's teacher of the year; and the latest edition of the "Aurora Eats" guide is out, and it's bigger and better than ever. Those stories and many more this week on Aurora Now.
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49 people become naturalized citizens during a ceremony at the Aurora Municipal Center
“Reflections on War and Peace” is now on display at the Aurora History Museum
The Aurora Central Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Friday Sept. 15
Aurora commits to creating more affordable housing & hopes to get state funding
The city teams up with Xcel to bring new lighting and paving to alleys in northwest Aurora
Participants graduate from the Aurora Civic Engagement Academy
Be aware of several long-term road closures in northeast Aurora
Aurora Central school counselor named “Colorado High School Counselor of the Year”
AuroraTV highlights Two22 as part of the Aurora Public Library’s Craft Brews Tour
Mini-Con is Saturday, Sept. 23 & expands to the AMC Great Lawn
PSA #3: Agriculture Festival is Saturday, Sept. 16
The latest "Aurora Eats" guide features 330 authentic restaurants and some exciting new additions
The newest episode of "Lindita’s Kitchen" features pinwheels, meatballs, and sweet heat burgers
The Aurora Rhythms concert series features the Zodiac Trio Sept. 12 at the Fox
Meet the Aurora Animal Shelter's featured pets
Donate to the shelter by using their Amazon wishlist
Show Closer/"Studio A" promo - Swiss alphorns musical performance
Related Links
Aurora Office of International and Immigrant Affairs
Aurora Immigrant Integration Plan 2020-2030
¡Celebra! Hispanic Heritage Month with the Aurora Public Library
Northwest Aurora Alley Lighting Improvements
Aurora Civic Engagement Academy
Northeast Aurora Road Closures/Improvements