On a snowy Friday morning, a crowd gathered outside the new Cracker Barrel restaurant in northeast Denver.
New Central Park Cracker Barrel Restaurant is the First in Denver
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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.
“It’s a Culture Shift”: A Program Focused on Dignity in the Denver County Jail
The line is often long at the Central Park Goodwill store, with people donating bags of clothes and household goods. Some of those clothes will now go to individuals in custody at the Denver County Jail on Smith Road so dignity can be part of in-person visits with family members.
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.
