Morning commuters along MLK Jr. Blvd. in Denver honked their horns in support of the striking workers outside a King Soopers store.
King Soopers Workers Strike in Denver and Across the State
read more
Denver News
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston Will Testify Before Congress
Mayor Johnston will appear before the House Oversight Committee on March 5, according to a statement from his office.
…NE News Updates
This month: A Land Swap Deal Will Create a New Park at Park Hill Golf Course; Developments in Northfield and NW Aurora; Affordable Housing at the Mosaic Community Campus; and Openings and Closings.
Openings and Closings
Two coffee shops and one restaurant opening, a department store, retail store, and school are closing, and a restaurant and library are temporarily closed.
Trump Education Department Investigating Denver Public Schools Over All-Gender Restroom at East High
The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights announced Tuesday that it is investigating Denver Public Schools for recently converting a girl’s restroom at Denver’s East High School into an all-gender restroom.
Denver mayor: The city will sue the Trump administration if ICE agents detain immigrants at schools
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said this week that the city will sue the Trump administration if it instructs federal immigration enforcement agents to detain Denver residents at schools, churches, hospitals, and other “sensitive locations.”
A Land Swap Deal Will Create a New Park at Park Hill Golf Course
Surrounded by fences and controversy, the 155-acre Park Hill Golf Course site is being acquired by the City and County of Denver for a new city park in a land exchange agreement.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Denver Drivers are Facing Closures on Quebec Street; 2) Scooters May be Coming Back to Aurora; 3) Money Awarded for Restoration at The Urban Farm; 4) A Parking Surprise for Some Patrons of Stanley Marketplace; and 5) New Sidewalk Fee in Denver.
An Eco-Friendly Way to Get Rid of Holiday Lights and Trees
There’s always that one burned-out bulb or the one that flickers during its last moments of life....
Eat, Drink, and Play—These New Businesses Have You Covered
Several new local businesses (The Baking Room, Vanishing West Ciders, and Mile Hi Pickleball) opened in September and October, all owned and operated by northeast Denver residents who are fulfilling their dreams. Front Porch visited all three locations to talk to the owners and learn about their hopes for success and support from the community and each other.
Denver is Making Changes to Compost Service and Recycling
Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) announced the next rollout of compost collection starting in 2025, completing the citywide plan.
Denver Drivers Will See Closures on Quebec Street
Drivers who use Quebec Street in northeast Denver will see closures starting December 2. The work is being done to add sidewalks in the area along Quebec between 12th Ave. and Montview Blvd. The traffic signal at 17th Ave. will also be upgraded.
