The conversation at an April 21 gathering centered on what Liz Stalnaker, the Central Park United Neighbors board president, called a way of addressing the “free-floating anxiety” in the community about e-bikes and safety.
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Community Steps In to Help Family-Owned Bicycle Shop
MacKenzie Hardt is part of the community, whether it’s flipping pancakes alongside his wife, Abby, at Winter Bike to Work Day; leading a bike bus to a school; or running a Kidical Mass event. The Hardts host 40 free events a year. Now the community is stepping up to help them in return.
A Mystery at Rocky Mountain Arsenal
No one knows how she got there, but visitors, volunteers, and staff at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge are happy a lone female elk has made a home there.
Dry Winter Raises Concerns About Wildfire Risk and Drought
Denver’s unusually warm and dry winter has many people worried about the potential for drought and fire danger this summer. At a recent meeting of Lowry United Neighborhoods, Denver Fire Chief Desmond Fulton and Denver Water’s Bea Stratton briefed residents on current conditions and shared tips for how to prepare for the spring and summer months.
Investigators Looking for Cause of Fire at Bluff Lake Nature Center
The flames from a fire at the Bluff Lake Nature Center in Denver could be seen for miles. The 5.5-acre fire brought out firefighters from both Denver and Aurora late Tuesday evening.
American Indian Cultural Embassy in Denver: ‘It Can Never Be One Person’s Idea’
On a snowy Saturday, tribal leaders toured a proposed site for a new American Indian Cultural Embassy in northeast Denver. The $20 million project is part of the Vibrant Denver Bond package passed by voters in 2025.
Denver Robotics Teams Balance Competition and Collaboration
Three local high school robotics teams are heading to the Denver Regionals competition this month with two goals: first, beat the competition; second, collaborate with the competition.
Celebrate Your Grad in the June Edition
This keepsake announcement, featuring your 2026 high school or collage graduate, will print in our June 2026 issue.
Local Events: April through early May
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 15th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
Green Simple Living: Resisting Car Culture
One of the easiest and hardest ways for us to address environmental catastrophe is to ditch the car.
A Denver Directory Focused on Saving Money and the Planet
Denver is taking the research out of reusability. The city’s Reuse Business Directory connects people with businesses that help shoppers save money, reduce waste, and positively impact the climate.
2026 Camp Guide
More than 130 camps in eight different categories, including free and low-cost options for your camper this summer.














