A change in traffic patterns in the East Colfax neighborhood has neighbors upset and asking for better communication about infrastructure changes in the future.
Denver Neighbors Surprised by Traffic Changes
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Community Issues
A Local Vigil to Remember Alex Pretti
Healthcare workers and community members gathered in front of Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center at Colfax and Wheeling in Aurora on Wednesday night to join a candlelight vigil in remembrance of Alex Pretti, the VA nurse shot by federal agents in Minneapolis on Jan. 24.
New Aurora Council Member Hosts First Community Meeting
Residents of northwest Aurora filled a room at the Moorhead Rec Center Thursday night. Some with notebooks in hand and questions ready, they were there to hear from new city council member Gianina Horton in her first Ward I public meeting since her election last November.
Photos: A Day of Protest in Denver’s Central Park Neighborhood
On Jan. 11, dozens of people lined MLK Jr. Blvd. in front of the Central Park Recreation Center....
New Council Member Focuses on the Future of NW Aurora
Gianina Horton was born and raised in Denver. At 33, she is the eldest of six siblings and now lives in northwest Aurora, where in November she was elected to represent the area as the new city council member for Ward I. Her district includes parts of Central Park, Original Aurora, the University of Colorado Anschutz, and the Aurora Cultural Arts District.
Improving Safety at One of Park Hill’s Most Dangerous Intersections
Park Hill resident Dave Stoll said he has called 911 dozens of times in response to crashes outside his home at 17th Ave. and Monaco St. Pkwy. In the last 16 months alone, speeding cars struck his house in three separate incidents, causing serious damage.
Denver Schools Step Up to Fill Food Gaps for Families
Schools and community organizations across Denver and Aurora are seeing more families who need help putting food on the table this holiday season. The outpouring of support has come in different ways, from students volunteering, creative canned food drives, and some neighborly competition.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Need
When SNAP benefits were suspended in November, people in northeast Denver and northwest Aurora stepped up to help residents who need food and the organizations that work to end hunger.
Denver Police Open Satellite Station in Quebec Square
At town hall meetings and neighborhood gatherings, residents and business owners in northeast Denver have voiced concerns about crime and safety in the area of Quebec Square. Now, the Denver Police Department has opened a District 5 satellite station to help address those concerns.
Denver Public Schools Tests K-9 Pilot Program
Fans at sporting events within Denver Public Schools are encountering an extra layer of security this semester: K-9 dogs on duty.
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.
City Gathers Public Input on Park Hill Park and More NE Updates
This month: 1) The Denver Debate Over Flock Cameras; 2) A Big Step Forward for Construction at Bluff Lake Nature Center; 3) Denver Provides Free Narcan and Overdose Response Training at Local Libraries; 4) City Gathers Public Input on Park Hill Park and Other Neighborhood Needs; 5) New Mural Sprouts along the Sand Creek Regional Greenway; and 6) Alumni Center Opens at Manual High School.
