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Isabella Bird Selected as DPS Gifted and Talented Magnet School

After a lengthy application process, Denver Public Schools (DPS) has selected Isabella Bird Community School as a magnet site for highly gifted and talented (HGT) students.

Denver Food-Growing Non-Profits Hit Hard by Federal Funding Cuts

Over the past several months, non-profits across the country have been hit with federal funding cuts that have led to curtailed services, employee layoffs, and big questions about how some organizations will survive.

An Artist’s Journey from Switzerland to Central Park

Artist Christiane Papé’s work has been seen around the world: Rome, Paris, Geneva, and New York City, including in the windows of Saks Fifth Avenue. Her latest piece now has a home in Central Park at The Village Farms at Stanley.

An Artist’s Journey from Switzerland to Central Park

Two Decades Later, The Shops at Northfield Evolves with the Community

Wayfair, Life Time, and a specialty grocer (Business Den is reporting Trader Joe’s) are all part of the overall redevelopment plan for the retail center in northeast Denver.

Central Park Seniors Show Support for Workers on Labor Day

There were protests around the country on Labor Day, including in downtown Denver. And in the Central Park neighborhood, a passionate group of people calling itself Seniors for Democracy stood along MLK Jr. Blvd., showing support for workers and opposition to what they call a lack of caring by the Trump administration.

A Big Step Forward for Construction at Bluff Lake Nature Center

The work has come a long way since ground broke on a campus improvement project at Bluff Lake Nature Center (BLNC) in March. On Monday, staff, donors, and volunteers signed a large board that was lifted into place at the topping-off ceremony. Prior to the ceremony,...

Green Simple Living: Coloradoscaping

As we close out the growing season, I wanted to say thank you to Front Porch readers for their enthusiastic response to July’s column. We received much inspiration to redo tree lawns.

Rep. Jason Crow Has Questions After ICE Facility Tour

U.S. Rep. Jason Crow led a scheduled oversight visit to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Aurora today, which he said led to “many, many more questions.”

Indie Prof: Monthly Series Starts with “Psycho” and Apple TV’s “Chief of War”

Fall arrives this month and the best movies of the year will soon fill our theaters. Over the coming months—some call it “Awards Season,” but I just call it “Movie Season”.

‘Aurora Blooms’ Program Aims to Create Greener Communities

The City of Aurora is investing in the urban canopy and is asking for help from residents and neighbors to join the environmental community effort.

Front Porch Wins Six 2024 Colorado Press Association Awards

Awards include first place for Best Education Story, Best Feature Photograph, and Best Sports Story.

Local Events: September thru Early October

View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.

Bird Sightings: In the Skies Over Denver

Common and uncommon raptors circling the skies over Denver during the summer months include the red-tailed hawk, the Swainson’s hawk, the Mississippi kite, the bald eagle, and the turkey vulture.

New Denver Office Hopes to Streamline a Confusing Permitting Process

This past spring, Dustin Chiappetta said he reached “a breaking point.” He had been battling with the City of Denver for nine months trying to get a permanent certificate of occupancy for Pearl Market.

Living Land Project in City Park to Honor Denver’s Indigenous Heritage

This fall, construction will begin on the seven-acre Living Land project in City Park that is designed to educate visitors about Indigenous land stewardship practices and provide a space for Native communities to gather and celebrate.

A Death Café Serves Up Conversation and a Safe Space

It’s not a topic most people embrace talking about, let alone discuss in front of a room filled with strangers, but that’s what the monthly Death Café at the Park Hill Branch Library is all about: Listening and learning about the end of life.

Remembering Martina Will

Editor’s note: Martina Will was a force in the community. She was an award-winning writer for Front Porch for many years, always focusing on issues that impacted the people of our city. She was a friend to many and a loving mother to her children. Her daughter...