Denver Seeks Public Input on Framework for New Sidewalk Initiative
It’s an enormous task: fixing or upgrading more than 1,400 miles of sidewalks and constructing 318 miles of new ones within the next decade. The effort is part of the city’s Sidewalk Enterprise Program, launched after Denver voters approved a 2022 ordinance to create a dedicated sidewalk fund supported by property owner fees.
Denver Official Apologizes for Lack of Notice On Traffic Changes
“We screwed it up,” admitted Amy Ford, executive director of the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. She was talking about the project to transform 13th and 14th avenues from one way to two way in the East Colfax neighborhood.
Community is at the Center of Changes at Bluff Lake
About 100,000 people a year visit Bluff Lake Nature Center, and those visitors were at the center of the campus improvements unveiled February 14: restrooms, water stations, an accessible ramp, and stairs.
Community is at the Center of Changes at Bluff Lake
About 100,000 people a year visit Bluff Lake Nature Center, and those visitors were at the center of the campus improvements unveiled February 14: restrooms, water stations, an accessible ramp, and stairs.
Arch Raisings Become Social Gatherings Along East Colfax
This story and more Front Porch updates.
Local Moms Organize Family-Centered Protests
A group of local parents is on a mission to change the world, with their kids leading the way.
Residents Help Make City Decisions with the People’s Budget
East Colfax residents are shaping how millions of dollars will be spent to improve the city of Denver. The participatory budgeting program, known as the Denver People’s Budget, launched its third cycle in October, giving residents decision-making power over how $2 million in infrastructure funding is allocated.
Spread the Words: Books from Local Authors
Two Central Park residents have newly published books: one to inspire readers to “let go of goals and embrace uncertainty” and another to help parents get their children to sleep at night.
Indie Prof: Cube Cinema Series and the Annual Oscar Column
The Cube Cinema Series continues on March 13 with “The Quiet Girl,” a beautiful and touching film you don’t want to miss. And our annual Oscar column.
Local Pipe Band Gears Up for St. Patrick’s Day
March is a very busy month for the Colorado Youth Pipe Band. With more than a dozen performances scheduled between St. Patrick’s Day weekend and March 17, there’s a lot to do to get ready.
Local Events: March thru Early April
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
Bird Sightings: Ducks with Green on Their Heads
Winter birding brings ducks to our viewing pleasure. Ducks are in open waters unobscured by obstacles. The males are colorful and have distinctive field marks that facilitate their identifications.
Green Simple Living: Resisting Car Culture
One of the easiest and hardest ways for us to address environmental catastrophe is to ditch the car.
Denver Neighbors Surprised by Traffic Changes
A change in traffic patterns in the East Colfax neighborhood has neighbors upset and asking for better communication about infrastructure changes in the future.
Denver Promised to Expand and Diversify its Elite Public Arts School. It Hasn’t Happened Yet
Tenth graders in tights, cravats, and lacy breeches performed Moliére on a recent weeknight, reciting long soliloquies full of words like “repast,” “jest,” and “impertinent wretch.” An audience of their parents and peers roared with laughter at the play from 1668. If...
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.
Warm Winter Tips for Trees and Shrubs
Denver’s dry winter weather has left trees and shrubs stressed.
Local Events: February thru Early March
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
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.
