The $150 million update of the Denver Art Museum’s campus, slated for completion in 2021, is the most extensive renovation of one of Denver’s biggest cultural institutions.
Denver Art Museum: Building a New Future
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Denver News
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Bike Lanes: Newly Painted on Syracuse; Fall Meeting on High Comfort Bike Lanes on CPB. 2) Remembering Aiden Lawrence. 3) No Electric Scooters on Sidewalks after New Ordinance. 4) Health Dept. Urges Vaccinations
NE Denver Student Test Results
Statewide, 3rd through 8th graders take the Colorado Measure of Academic Success (CMAS) Test. High school students take the PSAT (9th and 10th graders) and the SAT (11th graders) to track their readiness for college.
Denver Will Grow, What’s the Plan?
Mayor Michael Hancock says balancing the desires of existing residents with an increasing population and having a city that is equitable and socio-economically diverse is one reason he ordered the comprehensive plan for the city.
Immigration Reform: A National Problem in Our Backyard
Frustration with Congress’ longstanding failure to pass comprehensive immigration reform is mounting across the country and in our own community.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) New Pizza Restaurant; 2) New Italian Restaurant; 3) New Chinese Dumpling Restaurant; 4) Medical Marijuana Cultivation; 5) Nourish Co-op Dissolves; 6) Park Hill Golf Course Sold; and Women’s Equality Day and Procession Aug. 26.
Hickenlooper’s “Giddy-Up Start-Up Rally”
As the sun went down on March 7, the crowd moved in and filled Civic Center Park to hear John Hickenlooper announce his candidacy for president of the United States.
May 7, 2019 Ballot Initiatives
The May 7 ballot has two issues for voters: Initiated Ordinance 300 is the controversial plan to repeal Denver’s homeless camping ban, and Initiated Ordinance 301 would decriminalize private possession and use of hallucinogenic mushrooms in the city.
May 7, 2019 Ballot: Who will represent you on City Council?
The Election is May 7. Ballot mailing starts April 15. To win, a candidate needs 50% plus one vote. If no candidate wins the majority of votes, the top two candidates will be in a run-off election on June 4.
Ballot Issue 300, May 7, 2019: Where can homeless people sleep?
Northeast Denver residents who love the outdoors are lucky to have the Sand Creek Greenway and Trail close by. But this recreational amenity has long been a popular site for those who are homeless.
The Strike: Behind the Scenes
The lead negotiator for the Denver Classroom Teachers Association, Rob Gould, shares his story with the Front Porch: how his years as a teacher-coach helping others become better teachers contributed to his knowledge and passion about the union’s causes; and what went on behind the scenes during the negotiations with DPS.
May 7, 2019 Ballot: Mayoral Candidates’ Positions
The four front-runner candidates present their views on growth, housing, transportation and crime. Next month look for information on other candidates and the ballot initiative.
