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Aurora is home to over 290,000 residents. According to the 2000 Census, 68% of the total population in Aurora are White, 14% are African Americans, 4% Asians and the remainder are other races or Two or More Races. The median age is just under 32 years old which is slightly lower than the national average.
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Aurora Education
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The Aurora public school system is served by Aurora Public Schools and Cherry Creek School District totaling 32 Elementary Schools, 7 Middle Schools, 4 High Schools and 2 Alternative Schools. Community College of Aurora provides higher education to the city of Aurora and is also the fastest-growing community college in Colorado. T.H. Pickens Technical Center for high school and post-high school students.
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Aurora Employment
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Aurora is home to more than 10,400 businesses in both private and public sector. Businesses in Aurora employ more than 100,000 people.
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Aurora History
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The city of Aurora was founded in 1891 by a successful developer name Donald Fletcher. Fletcher had a vision of developing the prairie land east of Denver and connecting it by a trolley line. His plan was a success as the town grew and changed its name to Aurora in 1907. Aurora was officially recognized as a city by the State of Colorado in 1929.
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Aurora News
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Search for "Aurora CO" - 1,000 volunteers to hit streets - Denver Post
| DNCC chief executive Leah Daughtry discusses the commitment by 1,000 delegates and dignitaries who will volunteer in Denver during the convention next week. |
- Idaho Delegates Volunteer in Denver - 43rd State Blues
| Democracy is always a beckoning goal, not a safe harbor. For freedom is an unremitting endeavor, never a final achievement. |
- Mill Steel Company Recognized by National Organizations for Workplace Flexibility and Effectiveness - PR Newswire
| Mill Steel Company awarded the prestigious Alfred P. Sloan Award in an event hosted by the Detroit Regional Chamber DETROIT, Aug. |
- Full schedule of volunteer projects - Denver Post
| Builds specially-adapted homes for severely-wounded Iraq war veterans. The DNCC is supporting a house in Golden, Colo. |
- 1,000 volunteers to hit streets - Denver Post
| DNCC chief executive Leah Daughtry spoke August 20, 2008 about the commitment by 1,000 delegates and dignitaries who will volunteer in Denver during the DNC next week. |
- Torrington woman still in critical condition - The Torrington Telegram
| By Jerry Abbott Staff Writer On Thursday morning, Aug. 7, Bridget Mullins and her four children were caught in a trailer house fire in Riverton. |
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Aurora Recreation
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Aurora residents enjoy boating, sailing, fishing, swimming, bicycling and picnicking at any of the three public reservoirs. There are also 80 public parks and seven public golf courses throughout the city of Aurora. Residents can also participate in more than 8,000 recreation programs offered throughout the year by the Library and Recreation Services Department. Aurora is also home to over 80 ethnic restaurants and markets for those who want to experience other culinary cultures.
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Aurora Transportation
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Closest city to Colorado's Denver International Airport, which is about a 15-minute drive from the center of Aurora.
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Aurora Weather
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Aurora's climate is mild and dry, with more than 300 days of sunshine a year.
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