Tom Downey, chair of the Westerly Creek Metro District (WCMD), came to last Thursday’s meeting of the Park Creek Metro District (PCMD) expecting PCMD approval of a joint resolution that would enable WCMD to pay an attorney it has engaged since January.
Community Organization
New at the Zoo Dobby
Dobby, a reticulated giraffe calf made his debut on Feb. 28, 2017 at the Denver Zoo.
March SUN Meeting Review; SUN Forum & Board Election Coming in May
Building on Mayor Hancock’s declaration at last month’s SUN meetings that streets in Denver will be safe and multimodal, Shontel Lewis from Walk Denver presented on Vision Zero and the goal of eliminating all traffic accidents and serious injuries on Denver streets.
Grrreat New Tiger Exhibit
One of the most striking features of Denver Zoo’s newly opened tiger exhibit, The Edge, is the metal mesh catwalk that arches above the visitor viewing area.
A Pastor, An Imam, and a Rabbi Walk into SpiritCon and…
With that headline, it may be tempting to look for a punchline—but the act of bringing together Christians, Muslims and Jews to find commonalities and unity is no laughing matter these days.
Community Welcomes Refugees
The day before Valentine’s Day, Isabella Bird Community School celebrated its refugee community with a strong showing of love by giving away books and art supplies to refugee students.
Gratitude and Rebuilding at The Urban Farm
As reported last month, two stray, domestic dogs caused the deaths of a dozen animals at The Urban Farm Stapleton (TUF) in January 2017.
What’s life like for you as an LGBTQ high school student?
A national survey shows most LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) students have experienced harassment and discrimination in school.1
1000 People Gather for Solidarity Action for Criminal Justice Reform
A thousand people gathered at Shorter African American Episcopal Church to tell personal stories of incidents with law enforcement and provide data to back up four specific requests for action by state and local officials.
150 People Rally to Protect Immigrants & Refugees
Mi Familia Vota, which organized the rally, works to bring a sense of empowerment to voters on issues including immigration reform, healthcare, voting rights, climate change and workers’ rights.
Park Hill Ponders Historic Designation
Would historic designation thoughtfully protect and preserve the architecture and character of Park Hill?
WCMD Request to PCMD: Pay Our Attorney
This is an update to the January Front Porch article “Special District Dispute Nearly Derails Stapleton Bond Issue” (posted at FrontPorchStapleton.com).