Coach: It didn’t come fast and it didn’t come easy—Northfield Wins Soccer Title

Before the big game, the boys showed their unity by bleaching their hair blonde. “Some were very reluctant, even refusing to do it, but we were all at a teammate’s house and one person did it, then another, and eventually everyone gave in; I actually think it’s a greater sign of unity that everyone did it even though they didn’t want to,” says Team Captain Max Garfield.
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Seasonal

What are you looking forward to in 2022?

A crowd gathered as holiday lights were flipped on to illuminate a giant Christmas Tree and Menorah in the East 29th Ave. Town Center during the Winter Welcome on Nov. 19. Festivities included photos with Santa and dancing trees—and people told us what they’re looking forward to in 2022.
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Health & Wellness

Colorado’s Youth Mental Health Services: “The System Needs To Be Completely Rebuilt”

“She’s a ticking time bomb.” The desperation in the mother’s voice is palpable as she talks about how her middle school student spent many months self-harming and has even threatened to kill herself.
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Arts/Culture

DAM: American Painters in France—Do These Paintings Lack “Americanness”?

Aspiring artists recognized that studying abroad was essential to their careers, says DAM’s Curator Emeritus Timothy Standring. Art schools in the U.S. weren’t as sophisticated as those in France.
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Events

Dec. & Early Jan. Events

View and add local events FREE at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for printing in the upcoming month’s issue.
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Elections

Election Followup: What’s Next for the Park Hill Golf Course?

On election night, voters handed a big win to Save Open Space Denver (SOS), a group that for years now has been fighting to halt development on the now-defunct Park Hill Golf Course, a currently unused 155-acre open space that sits at the corner of Colorado Blvd. and East 35th Ave.
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Development

Cutting Edge Research Is Coming—but Voters Say No to Arena

Although Denver voters rejected a $190 million bond measure to help pay for a 10,000-seat area and community market at the National Western Center, city officials say they are still committed to both projects.
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Bird Sightings

Bird Sightings: Wild Turkey and Northern Shrike

Bird Walks Dec. 4 and Jan. 1, 8 –10am. Join George Ho and other bird experts for a free guided walk around Bluff Lake. All are welcome. Bring your own binoculars or borrowed ones will be available. 11255 MLK Blvd. BluffLake.org.
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Indie Prof

Indie Prof: “The Green Knight,” “Lamb,” and some short takes

As we head into December, the holidays, and a busy season for all of us, we also get some down time to get away from it all. I review two current movies (both streaming) and then give two short takes that you won’t want to miss.
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News Updates

…NE News Updates

This month: 1) Central 70 Project—Steadily proceeding toward a park over the highway and 2) What will Colorado get from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act?
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Health & Wellness

Have you been close to confirmed Covid-19 cases? A map and an app will show you.

Covid-19 Colorado outbreak map and upcoming app will show if you've been near confirmed cases.
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Health & Wellness

COVID-19 VACCINE CALL LINE

On Jan. 25, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment launched a new call center for the public to ask questions specifically about the COVID-19 vaccine.
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