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.
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.
Students Welcome New Graduation Requirement
For many local high schoolers, the latest graduation prerequisite is not an extra burden but a practical gift.
Students Welcome New Graduation Requirement
For many local high schoolers, the latest graduation prerequisite is not an extra burden but a practical gift.
An Eight-Minute Journey with Dementia
The question: Can an eight- minute simulation of dementia help me understand a seven-year journey? I’m not sure I found the answer, but perhaps I gained a better understanding and empathy for what my mom went through during her painful Alzheimer’s journey.
A Path Forward for Justice-Engaged Students
Tucked along a block including a dent repair shop and fitness studio on Dayton Street in northwest Aurora is the colorful façade of a school designed to help students get back on track after being involved with the criminal legal system.
FreshLo Project Transforms Montbello with Housing, Jobs, and Food Access
After years of grassroots organizing and significant investment from major foundations, long-held dreams are beginning to take shape in northeast Denver’s Montbello neighborhood, including affordable housing, a business development hub, a grocery store stocked with fresh produce, and eventually a vibrant community arts center.
Front Porch Updates
This Month: Community Steps in to Help Family-Owned Bike Shop; Investigators Looking for Cause of Fire at Bluff Lake Nature Center; New Name and Look for Shops at Northfield; and Denver Library Closure Extended.
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.
Indie Prof: Cube Cinema Series “Late Shift” and “Sentimental Value”
The Cube Cinema Series on May 8 at 7pm will feature the wonderful “Late Shift/Heldin” and a review of the Oscar’s Best International Feature “Sentimental Value.”
Bird Sightings: Hindsights
Photographing a bird in flight is more challenging than photographing a bird that remains still. Even more challenging is when it is flying toward or away from the camera.
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.
Community Steps In to Help Family-Owned Bicycle Shop
MacKenzie Hardt is part of the community, whether it’s flipping pancakes alongside his wife, Abby, at Winter Bike to Work Day; leading a bike bus to a school; or running a Kidical Mass event. The Hardts host 40 free events a year. Now the community is stepping up to help them in return.
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.
American Indian Cultural Embassy in Denver: ‘It Can Never Be One Person’s Idea’
On a snowy Saturday, tribal leaders toured a proposed site for a new American Indian Cultural Embassy in northeast Denver. The $20 million project is part of the Vibrant Denver Bond package passed by voters in 2025.
Denver Robotics Teams Balance Competition and Collaboration
Three local high school robotics teams are heading to the Denver Regionals competition this month with two goals: first, beat the competition; second, collaborate with the competition.
Celebrate Your Grad in the June Edition
This keepsake announcement, featuring your 2026 high school or collage graduate, will print in our June 2026 issue.
Local Events: April through early May
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 15th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
Green Simple Living: Resisting Car Culture
One of the easiest and hardest ways for us to address environmental catastrophe is to ditch the car.
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.
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.
‘Grief Isn’t All Sadness’: A Denver Podcast About Love and Loss
Grief hits everyone at some point in life, but it’s not something people readily talk about. Two women say they hope to open up the conversation about grieving so that “all the humans” who have experienced loss can find a space to feel better about sharing their emotions.
Dolores Huerta: “Sorry you missed 1968, but we’re back!”
For those who think nostalgically about the 1960s’ activism, Dolores Huerta says, “Sorry you missed 1968, but we’re back.” A crowd of 300 chants “Sí se puede!” (Yes you can!), the motto of the United Farm Workers (UFW), as she takes her seat at History Colorado.
