They sounded like grizzled war veterans, recounting the close bonds that were formed in tight quarters and under stressful conditions. But there was also a lot of laughter and teasing, as nearly two dozen retired air traffic controllers gathered at FlyteCo Tower in Central Park to mark the 30th anniversary of the closure of Stapleton International Airport.
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Community Members Wanted to Join a Quebec Corridor Task Force
Crime, safety, traffic, transportation, and shelters for the unhoused. These are all frequent...
25 Years Later: A Neighborhood and A Newspaper Grow Together
30 Years Ago: Stapleton International Airport closed and the plans for what’s now the Central Park neighborhood began. 25 Years Ago: Front Porch newspaper was launched to update the community about the redevelopment of the site.
Good News in the Neighborhood
Creating Art from the Leather of Invasive Species; Sisters Compete in Irish Dancing World Championship; and Northfield High School Junior Receives Juanita Gray Award.
The Force Behind Central Park Public Art is Retiring
Barbara Neal has been the guiding force behind the public art installations that adorn parks, open spaces, and other public areas throughout the Central Park neighborhood, but after 20 years of service, she has decided it is time to retire.
Development News: Projects in NE Denver and NW Aurora
Development projects have an impact on traffic, schools, and everyday life, so they are often of interest to neighbors. Front Porch has an update on several upcoming projects.
…NE News Updates
This month: Northeast Denver Libraries Get Major Upgrades and Openings and Closings
More Affordable Housing Coming to Central Park
Construction of the Beeler Flats apartments is expected to begin in August. The affordable housing...
…NE News Updates
This month: A Land Swap Deal Will Create a New Park at Park Hill Golf Course; Developments in Northfield and NW Aurora; Affordable Housing at the Mosaic Community Campus; and Openings and Closings.
Sing Your Heart Out: Why You Should Join a Choir This Year
When I was 43 years old, I joined my first choir. It meets at a church, but it’s not a church...
James Beard Nominations Announced for Two Neighborhood Businesses
The James Beard Award nominees were announced on Jan. 22, and there are some familiar names on the list of semi-finalists.
Apartment Construction Surges in Central Park
If it seems that new apartment buildings are opening all over the Central Park neighborhood, you’re not wrong. Denver is undergoing a surge of multi-family housing construction.