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A Denver School Celebrates its Namesake on William ‘Bill’ Roberts Day
Joy Roberts was emotional when she talked about her father, William “Bill” Roberts, the namesake of a K-8 school in northeast Denver. It was Bill Roberts Day at the school, and his family was there to help honor the legacy of the man whose name is on the building. Bill Roberts died in 2005 at age 69 after a battle with cancer.
Survey: Central Park Residents Like the Neighborhood, but Not the Traffic
Residents of Central Park in Denver are satisfied with their overall quality of life in the neighborhood, but traffic and crime are top of mind, a new survey shows.
Denver Residents Listen, Learn, and Question at a Town Hall
Town halls are opportunities for the public to ask questions and for public officials to update the work of their offices. Both were true at a town hall on May 10, hosted by Denver City Councilwoman Shontel Lewis.
Recycling the Runways: What Happened to 6.5 Million Tons of Concrete?
When Stapleton International Airport closed 30 years ago, one of the largest demolition projects in the nation started.
Can Happy Hour Save Restaurants?
When the economy is struggling, restaurants do, too. One tactic to help them survive and thrive is to offer happy hour programs that benefit the bottom line while giving diners more reasons to walk in the door.
…NE News Updates
This month: Openings and Closings; Town Hall Draws a Crowd in NE Denver; A Neighborhood Task Force Looks for Solutions Along the Quebec Corridor; and An Honor for A Young Fundraiser.
Outdoor Art in Central Park Gets a Spring Spruce Up
Two iconic Central Park sculptures have been restored.
Community Members Wanted to Join a Quebec Corridor Task Force
Crime, safety, traffic, transportation, and shelters for the unhoused. These are all frequent...
New Central Park Cracker Barrel Restaurant is the First in Denver
On a snowy Friday morning, a crowd gathered outside the new Cracker Barrel restaurant in northeast Denver.
Air Traffic Controllers Mark 30th Anniversary of Stapleton Closing
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.
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.