A Family Begins an 8-month Journey of Listening and Learning
Inside a family’s Park Hill home they call “the art house,” there’s a computer set up for musical recording, silent auction items lining the entryway, and boxes ready to be packed for an eight-month trip out of the country.
A New Owner Named for Stanley Marketplace
A decade after a group of Central Park residents first imagined a place where neighbors could gather under one roof, Stanley Marketplace is...
Protecting Lowry’s Outdoor Art is a Race Against the Elements
The sun, heat, pollution, and magnesium chloride used on Denver’s roads are relentless forces against outdoor art. But in the Lowry neighborhood, an effort is underway to protect the sculptures and installations that help define the community’s identity.
Protecting Lowry’s Outdoor Art is a Race Against the Elements
The sun, heat, pollution, and magnesium chloride used on Denver’s roads are relentless forces against outdoor art. But in the Lowry neighborhood, an effort is underway to protect the sculptures and installations that help define the community’s identity.
DPS Weighs $44 Million Tax Proposal for Schools
At a series of six community meetings in May, Denver Public School officials sought public input on a proposed tax measure designed to address a growing gap in school funding.
Teen Creator Market Takes Over Stanley Marketplace
On a Saturday night in May, creators from throughout the area gathered at Stanley Marketplace to sell their work, from fluorescent jewelry and digital prints to buttercream-slathered cinnamon rolls, crocheted animals, and candles shaped like glasses of lemonade.
Front Porch Updates
This month: DPD Reports a Spike in Thefts from Cars; Colfax Construction Moves East; E-Bike Education and Safety; NE Denver Schools Receive John Irwin Award; and Front Porch Wins Five Awards in Four-State Competition
Green Simple Living: Seasonal Solutions
The weather of late has been unsettling. The Old Farmer’s Almanac had forecast “above normal” winter temperatures, with normal to near normal precipitation. Unfortunately, as Denverites know, the reality was much starker.
Stores and Homes: An Update on Central Park Development
Construction fencing is a common sight in Central Park these days, leading to excitement and questions about new projects in the area.
Indie Prof: “Summer of Soul” and “The Secret Agent”
We hope to see you in June for another great event: the screening of the Academy Award winning documentary Summer of Soul on Friday, June 12. Doors open at 6:30pm, and the film starts at 7pm. Find more information and tickets at mca80238.com.
Local Events: June through Early July
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 15th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
Bird Sightings: Swallows
When warm weather brings insects, the swallows aren’t far behind.
Artemis I Moon Trees Find a Home at Two Denver Schools
Students at Swigert International School in Central Park and McAuliffe International School in Park Hill recently planted trees with an extraordinary journey written into their roots.
Studying a ‘Weird’ Spring Growing Season in Denver
On a sunny 70-degree April day, crowds of visitors were drawn to the Denver Botanic Gardens. What they saw were the beautiful colors of blooming flowers and trees around every corner. What they didn’t see was the work going on to understand why those spring blooms were earlier this year and what that means for the future.
Completion of Westerly Creek Project Opens New Chapter for Stanley Marketplace
At the end of May, the Westerly Creek Project at Stanley will be nearly complete, allowing the City of Aurora to officially hand over the area west of the shopping center to its owners.
Local Events: May through Early June
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 15th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
E-Bike Education and Safety: ‘Everyone has a stake in being safe’
The conversation at an April 21 gathering centered on what Liz Stalnaker, the Central Park United Neighbors board president, called a way of addressing the “free-floating anxiety” in the community about e-bikes and safety.
A Mystery at Rocky Mountain Arsenal
No one knows how she got there, but visitors, volunteers, and staff at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge are happy a lone female elk has made a home there.
Dry Winter Raises Concerns About Wildfire Risk and Drought
Denver’s unusually warm and dry winter has many people worried about the potential for drought and fire danger this summer. At a recent meeting of Lowry United Neighborhoods, Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton and Denver Water’s Bea Stratton briefed residents on current conditions and shared tips for how to prepare for the spring and summer months.
Investigators Looking for Cause of Fire at Bluff Lake Nature Center
The flames from a fire at the Bluff Lake Nature Center in Denver could be seen for miles. The 5.5-acre fire brought out firefighters from both Denver and Aurora late Tuesday evening.
A Denver Directory Focused on Saving Money and the Planet
Denver is taking the research out of reusability. The city’s Reuse Business Directory connects people with businesses that help shoppers save money, reduce waste, and positively impact the climate.
2026 Camp Guide
More than 130 camps in eight different categories, including free and low-cost options for your camper this summer.
Volunteering Opportunities
Check out the many volunteer opportunities across the Denver metro area.
Denver Food Resources and Support
Hunger is an invisible issue. The government shutdown has made the problem even worse in metro Denver. Food banks are looking for support to meet the needs of the community and people are stepping up to help. Here are some resources to find food and donate to help.
