U.S. Rep. Jason Crow Visits Aurora Health Leaders Facing Federal Cuts
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow (D-Aurora) is home in Northwest Aurora this week and he’s spending time visiting organizations facing cuts under the Trump administration. On Wednesday, a roundtable of health providers met with Crow, sharing stories of what proposed cuts to...
Community Members Wanted to Join a Quebec Corridor Task Force
Crime, safety, traffic, transportation, and shelters for the unhoused. These are all frequent topics at neighborhood meetings in Denver. Residents...
New Central Park Cracker Barrel Restaurant is the First in Denver
On a snowy Friday morning, a crowd gathered outside the new Cracker Barrel restaurant in northeast Denver.
New Central Park Cracker Barrel Restaurant is the First in Denver
On a snowy Friday morning, a crowd gathered outside the new Cracker Barrel restaurant in northeast Denver.
Lights, Camera, Action: A Movie Set in Denver’s Park Hill
Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood was the set for a filming this week for the movie The Man Who Changed The World.
Air Traffic Controllers Mark 30th Anniversary of Stapleton Closing
They sounded like grizzled war veterans, recounting the close bonds that were formed in tight quarters and under stressful conditions. But there was also a lot of laughter and teasing, as nearly two dozen retired air traffic controllers gathered at FlyteCo Tower in Central Park to mark the 30th anniversary of the closure of Stapleton International Airport.
How Tariffs Impact Local Businesses, Owners, and Customers
Whiplash is a word often used by local small business owners to describe what’s happening to them during the Trump administration’s timing and imposition of tariffs on imports from Canada, Mexico, China, and other nations.
“We Can Fight for Justice for All Our Population”: A Denver Town Hall Offers Hope and Resources
Bagels and politics were on the agenda for a town hall in northeast Denver on Saturday morning featuring Colorado legislators, community advocates and other leaders.
Funding Cuts Cause Urgent Need for Support at Local Non-Profit
The food pantry at the non-profit Village Exchange Center (VEC) in northwest Aurora serves 4000 people every week. It’s now scheduled to end at the end of April due to funding cuts.
25 Years Later: A Neighborhood and A Newspaper Grow Together
30 Years Ago: Stapleton International Airport closed and the plans for what’s now the Central Park neighborhood began. 25 Years Ago: Front Porch newspaper was launched to update the community about the redevelopment of the site.
Front Porch Wins 7 Awards in 4-State Society of Professional Journalism Competition
Front Porch has won seven awards for journalism excellence, including three first-prize honors, in the Society of Professional Journalists’ four-state Top of the Rockies competition.
Airport History—From Native American Trails to “The Union Station of the Air”
While many are familiar with the history of Stapleton International Airport in the latter years prior to its 1995 closure, not as many are aware of the airport’s earlier history around the time it opened in 1929 as the Denver Municipal Airport.
A Second Chance for People, Banners, and Billboards
Mile High WorkShop has two missions: to provide training and employment opportunities for people seeking to rebuild their lives after dealing with addiction, homelessness, or incarceration; and repurposing items that would otherwise be considered trash.
…NE News Updates
This month: Bluff Lake Center Construction Underway; A Large Donation for Denver Museum ; An Honor for the Mosaic Campus; A New Denver Resident Needs a Name; Children’s Hospital Opens New In-Between’ Unit, Openings and Closings, and Denver Public Schools Close for Educator Day of Action.
Good News in the Neighborhood
Creating Art from the Leather of Invasive Species; Sisters Compete in Irish Dancing World Championship; and Northfield High School Junior Receives Juanita Gray Award.
Local Events April thru Early May
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
Indie Prof: Nickel Boys and I’m Still Here
This month Indie Prof reviews “Nickel Boys,” one of the more innovative films to come around in a while and “I’m Still Here,” winner of the Best International Feature Film at the 2025 Oscars.
Bird Sightings: Bald Eagle Nest at Bluff Lake Nature Center
A pair of bald eagles is nesting at Bluff Lake Nature Center (BLNC). Many raptors, like great horned owls and red-tailed hawks, as well as many other birds, have successfully nested and raised their broods at BLNC, but not bald eagles.
A Gathering of Support for a Denver Immigrant Activist
On March 17th, immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Her arrest made national headlines. On Monday night, a group of local community leaders and supporters gathered outside the GEO...
An “Incredible Big Brother” Celebrates His Birthday by Honoring His Little Sister
On his 9th birthday, a NE Denver boy celebrated at his school, but not with the typical sharing of cupcakes in class. Instead, Conrad Robinson was at the center of a full school assembly at Swigert International School to celebrate the money he raised for the Make-A-Wish Colorado foundation to honor his little sister, Pippa.
Opinion: The Critical Need for Science Funding
As chairs of the basic science departments, we are compelled to address a matter of utmost urgency: the critical need for funding in scientific research. In an era where scientific advancements hold the key to solving some of the most pressing challenges facing our society, it is critical that we invest in the foundational research that drives innovation. Without adequate funding, our ability to make groundbreaking discoveries, train the next generation of scientists and maintain the jobs and livelihoods of everyone employed within the scientific and medical infrastructure is severely compromised. Through this article, we aim to help our community members understand the critical need for funding scientific research.
Team Venezuela Offers a Chance to be Children Again
Team Venezuela looks like most other youth baseball teams playing in the Lil’ Bombers League. What sets them apart is what it took for them to get here.
Spring Sustainability Challenge
Thank you for your interest in joining the Front Porch Sustainability Challenge. In response to a film series we hosted in 2024 a group of neighbors and community leaders got together to talk about how we can all support each other in protecting the environment....
April 1st is the Start of Street Sweeping Season in Denver
A sure sign of spring in Denver is the sound of street sweepers on city streets. Another sign of the season is parking tickets on the windshields of car owners who forgot to move out of sweeping areas.
Development News: Projects in NE Denver and NW Aurora
Development projects have an impact on traffic, schools, and everyday life, so they are often of interest to neighbors. Front Porch has an update on several upcoming projects.
