School Board Issues and Questions. Four former board members talk about the upcoming DPS Board election.

With the Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board election coming this fall, the Front Porch brought together four former Board members to share wisdom born of experience.
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Arts/Culture

Denver Art Museum: Building a New Future

The $150 million update of the Denver Art Museum’s campus, slated for completion in 2021, is the most extensive renovation of one of Denver’s biggest cultural institutions.
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Health & Wellness

Veterans Battle with PTSD, “Walking through Fire”

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD impacts up to 30% of veterans, according to the National Center for PTSD. It can take years to fully manifest, and may take decades for a vet to tackle through therapy.
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Home & Garden

Hope for Yellowing Trees

Numerous large maples in the tree lawns in Stapleton are turning yellow and dying. One homeowner appears to have found a solution that’s reasonably priced and takes minimal effort.
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History

Hometown Treasures

Denver’s Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library and the Black American West Museum partnered with the National Museum of African American History and Culture to explore the stories of local African American families through their family heirlooms.
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Events

Stapleton Open Studios–Sept 27-29

The seventh annual self-guided Stapleton Open Studios tour of artists’ studios is back, with 26 artists at 15 studios ready to meet visitors, show their work and demonstrate how it is made.
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Stapleton

Outcome of the Stapleton Name Vote

In the Stapleton vote, Question #1 asked if the name Stapleton should be removed. Stapleton property owners voted no. 3,590 ballots were cast. 2,282 (65.2%) voted to keep the name. 1,216 (34.8%) voted to remove the name.
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Community Issues

Stapleton Burglary Spree

In the span of just eight days starting in early August, DPD investigated 19 burglaries, but the crime spree might be over as quickly as it began. DPD has filed criminal charges on several juveniles and linked them to at least 10 cases of burglary/auto theft.
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Arts/Culture

Africa: Expanding Students’ Horizons

An Ebola outbreak did not stop eight DSST-Montview seniors from participating in a school-sponsored trip to Rwanda and Uganda this summer.
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Indie Prof

Indie Prof: Love, Antosha and The Handmaid’s Tale

Indie Prof reviews "Love, Antosha," a documentary on the (too short) life of actor Anton Yelchin, and the 3rd season of "The Handmaid's Tale."
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Affordable Housing

Seniors Share Their Homes: A Win-Win for Hosts and Home Seekers

Seniors who have lived with a spouse or partner for years face many life changes when they find themselves alone in a home they’ve always shared.
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Business

Looking Good While Doing Good

Can the simple act of buying a new handbag change the world? Jaime Travis, Marnie Quinn, Amir Hoda and the team at TheOne08 believe it can.
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News Updates

…NE News Updates

This month: 1) Bike Lanes: Newly Painted on Syracuse; Fall Meeting on High Comfort Bike Lanes on CPB. 2) Remembering Aiden Lawrence. 3) No Electric Scooters on Sidewalks after New Ordinance. 4) Health Dept. Urges Vaccinations
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Events

September and Early October Events

Events were submitted online. Please double check dates and times using contact info provided. Events submitted by the 17th of the month are considered for printing as space allows.
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SUN

September SUN News

1) Ignite Your Child’s Imagination: VISION, Oct. 12. 2) SUN Meeting Sept. 17. 3) Electric Vehicle Forum Sept. 28
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Schools/Education

NE Denver Student Test Results

Statewide, 3rd through 8th graders take the Colorado Measure of Academic Success (CMAS) Test. High school students take the PSAT (9th and 10th graders) and the SAT (11th graders) to track their readiness for college.
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