At Congresswoman Diana DeGette’s recent meeting with community newspapers, the Front Porch asked her if Congress can work in a bipartisian way.
Can Congress Act in a Bipartisan Way?
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Community Issues
DSST Chosen as Best Public Charter School Network in U.S.
On June 18, Denver School of Science and Technology Public Schools (DSST) was named the top public charter school network in the country when it won the Broad Prize for Public Charter schools. The prestigious award comes with a $250,000 grant to support college-readiness efforts at the Denver-based network. DSST includes two middle schools in the Greater Park Hill-Stapleton enrollment zone and two high schools located in Stapleton.
How would you develop a 15-acre plot in Stapleton?
Business students from the University of Colorado and the University of Denver recently competed in the 16th Annual Rocky Mountain Real Estate Challenge to create the best development plan for 15 acres in Stapleton owned by RK Mechanical, Inc.
Tired of gridlock? Vote in the primary.
Broad turnout in primary elections is critical to ensure that candidates on the ballot represent the views of the majority.
Park Hill Garden Walk
The annual Park Hill Garden Walk on June 24 offers visitors a look at 10 unique gardens with a multitude of ideas including “urban farms” with chickens, bee hives and veggies, yard art, outdoor kitchens and water features.
Freedom and Happiness Here after Life in a Burmese Refugee Camp
Toe Ma rarely stopped smiling throughout our interview. That smile is something he is known for among the staff at the Next Door restaurant in Stapleton’s Eastbridge Town Center, where he works in the kitchen.
June & Early July Events
Area events taking place in June and early July
Letter to the Editor
My name is Aaike Dergance and I am a student at Northfield High School. I have recently researched the importance of school funding and teacher salary and in light of the recent teacher walkouts and protests nationwide.
June SUN News and Events
At the May 15th Annual Community Forum, residents had the opportunity to vote (yes or no) on the question “Should the name of the Registered Neighborhood Organization as reflected in Article 1, Section 1, of the Stapleton United Neighbors Bylaws be changed from Stapleton United Neighbors to Central Park United Neighbors?”
CO Legislators Stagger Across the Finish Line after Momentous Session
Democratic House Speaker Crisanta Duran and Republican Senate President Kevin Grantham crafted a compromise on the transportation bill that passed on the second to the last day of the session.
File photo from the 2017 legislative session.
2020 Vision: DPS Looks To Increase NE School Seats
DPS Superintendent Tom Boasberg thinks by 2020 additional seats will be needed in the Greater Park Hill/Stapleton middle school enrollment zone and Northfield High School.
Final Days of 2018 Legislative Session Were Nail-Biters
Former Denver Post city editor Todd Engdahl brings Front Porch readers the highlights of the 2018 session.
