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Families
An “Incredible Big Brother” Celebrates His Birthday by Honoring His Little Sister
On his 9th birthday this week, a Denver boy celebrated at his school, but not with typical sharing of cupcakes in class. Instead, Conrad Robinson was at the center of a full school assembly at Swigert International School to celebrate the money he raised for the Make-A-Wish Colorado foundation to honor his little sister, Pippa.
Aurora Apartment Residents Forced to Move Out
The residents of the Fitzsimons Place apartments were ordered to be out of their homes by 7am on August 13. The building at 1568 Nome St. was closed by the city due to poor living conditions.
Park Hill Author Inspires Kids to Share
A Park Hill resident has channeled lessons from her childhood in Cameroon to write a children’s book that explores one of humanity’s most transcultural struggles: how to share.
A NE Hub for Neighbors & Businesses
This fall will mark 10 years since the birth of an idea that added a transformational feature to Northeast Denver and Northwest Aurora. In 2013, a group of Central Park residents embarked on a mission to create a community gathering space. That ambitious vision was actualized with the opening of Stanley Marketplace, which has become a thriving hub for businesses, a gathering space for residents, and a positive destination spot for the community.
Central Park Playground: Playtime Ramps Up as Reimagined Park Opens
Even as storm clouds billowed overhead, a group of intrepid parents and their eager children gathered on the afternoon of May 18 to skip, run, and tumble across Central Park’s newly improved and renovated playground at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Xenia Street.
Semi-Nomadic Lifestyle Suits this NE Denver Family
For the Lockwoods, travel is not just about the destination. The journey itself is valuable.
Craft Beer & Community in a Family-Friendly Location
Denver Beer Company’s newest location in the Lowry neighborhood might be closest to the founders’ hearts.
CSU Spurs Growth at The National Western Complex
The CSU Spur campus is located at the National Western Center and hopes to attract some of the 10,000 students who visit the National Western Stock Show every year. This year on Jan. 6, the day before the stock show begins, CSU will officially open its third and final new building named Hydro (the Greek word for “water”).
…NE News Updates
UPDATE: Natural Grocers opening on Dec. 14 has been DELAYED due to city inspector delays. It has been pushed to January, no exact date yet. This month: 1) Planet Pioneers; 2) Motels Purchased by the Fax Partnership; 3) Organic Grocery Store to Open in Central Park Neighborhood; 4) Affordable Apartments for Seniors; and 5) The Rose on Colfax.
Pandemic Impacts on Mental Health: Uncertainty & Isolation Are Tough on Kids
Jenna Glover doesn’t mince words. She says the COVID-19 pandemic has caused a full-blown mental health crisis in children and teens, especially with issues of depression and anxiety.
Tween Drug Use & Support: “I thought I was doing Percocet. It was fentanyl.”
“If you start doing drugs you’ll probably like them. That’s the problem,” says Ben Stincer.
