There were protests around the country on Labor Day, including in downtown Denver. And in the Central Park neighborhood, a passionate group of people calling itself Seniors for Democracy stood along MLK Jr. Blvd., showing support for workers and opposition to what they call a lack of caring by the Trump administration.
Community Issues
Rep. Jason Crow Has Questions After ICE Facility Tour
U.S. Rep. Jason Crow led a scheduled oversight visit to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Aurora today, which he said led to “many, many more questions.”
Working to Prevent Firearm-Related Injuries and Deaths
The mission of FIPI, launched officially two years ago, is not to take on gun owners or gun control groups, Betz said. “It’s not to tell people they should or shouldn’t own guns.” Rather, the group’s mission is to help prevent firearm-related injuries and deaths in homes and communities across Colorado.
‘Very relieved’: Colorado to receive remaining education funds withheld by Trump administration
With the news Friday that the Trump administration plans to release all of the federal education funds that it has withheld from states since July 1, Lake County School District Superintendent Kate Bartlett said it feels like she’s emerging from a time machine.
Establishing Roots at the New Village Farms Location
Standing under a shade tent at the new Village Farms at Stanley as loud bulldozers move rocks nearby, workers are busy planting the fields for the summer growing season.
Activists Prepare for Pride in 2025 Amid a Drop in Support
This year, The Center on Colfax, which produces Denver Pride, saw some sponsors of the event leave, as economic concerns and rollbacks in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts escalated. In April, leaders projected a $230,000 decrease in event sponsorship funding from previous years.
Hundreds of Teens Show Up for ‘Takeover Northfield’ Event
A large crowd of 300 teenagers came to The Shops at Northfield on Sunday evening June 22, entering businesses, causing disturbances, and getting in fights.
…NE News Updates
This Month: Northeast Denver Development News; A Program Focused on Dignity in the Denver County Jail; Openings; and Denver Residents Listen, Learn, and Question at a Town Hall
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.
‘Grief Isn’t All Sadness’: A Denver Podcast About Love and Loss
Grief hits everyone at some point in life, but it’s not something people readily talk about. Two women say they hope to open up the conversation about grieving so that “all the humans” who have experienced loss can find a space to feel better about sharing their emotions.
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.
Measles Plus Funding Cuts Spike Concerns for Local Doctors
From 2000 to 2024, the U.S. registered three deaths in total from measles. In contrast, between January and April of 2025, three measles-related deaths, and more than 700 cases of the disease, have been reported in the U.S.














