CSBJ Daily

Newbrough named Philharmonic director

NEWBROUGH
Nathan Newbrough has been appointed executive director of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra.
He previously was executive director of the Amarillo Symphony, and will replace Susan Greene, who retired in March after five years with the philharmonic.
Newbrough will start in early August.
Before joining the Amarillo Symphony, Newbrough was the […]

The Associated Press
WASHINGTON – The nation’s unemployment rate jumped to 5.5 percent during May – the biggest monthly rise since 1986 – as nervous employers cut 49,000 jobs.
The latest snapshot of business conditions showed a deeply troubled economy, with dwindling job opportunities in a time of continuing hardship in the housing, credit and financial sectors.
“It […]

Nevada Avenue will be closed at Interstate 25 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. tomorrow so construction crews can paint the I-25 bridge.
Motorists should consider alternate routes to access the west side of I-25 during this temporary closure.
The painting project is part of the COSMIX construction project, but the job was postponed […]

Chipotle restaurants will host a fundraiser tomorrow at all seven of its Colorado Springs-area locations to benefit the Venetucci Farm, owned by the Pikes Peak Community Foundation.
The farm is the last farm still operating in the region. It promotes educational programs for all ages along with an annual “Pumpkins for Kids” […]