Park Hill Volunteer Honored for Her Work Park Hill resident Terry Platz was honored in February...
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Dolores Huerta: “Sorry you missed 1968, but we’re back!”
For those who think nostalgically about the 1960s’ activism, Dolores Huerta says, “Sorry you missed 1968, but we’re back.” A crowd of 300 chants “Sí se puede!” (Yes you can!), the motto of the United Farm Workers (UFW), as she takes her seat at History Colorado.
District 5 Commander Marion Penn Retires from Denver Police
A standing-room crowd greeted Commander Marion Penn at the Denver Police District 5 station in Montbello, where he has been a leader since 2022. Inspirational, humble, a great mentor, and friend were words used to describe the man everyone in the room came to see.
Denver Middle Schooler Is a ‘Powerhouse in the Pool’
The swimmer paused at the side of the pool, caught her breath and eyeballed her time. As her teammates gathered to celebrate their shared victory, Lila Heskin, an eighth grader at McAuliffe International School, pulled herself out of the pool. Before she stood for a round of hugs, Lila attached her prosthetic leg.
Spread the Words: Locals Publish Their First Books
Three northeast Denver residents have published books for every shelf: a memoir of healing and...
An “Incredible Big Brother” Celebrates His Birthday by Honoring His Little Sister
On his 9th birthday, a NE Denver boy celebrated at his school, but not with the 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.
An Artist’s Journey from Switzerland to Central Park
Artist Christiane Papé’s work has been seen around the world: Rome, Paris, Geneva, and New York City, including in the windows of Saks Fifth Avenue. Her latest piece now has a home in Central Park at The Village Farms at Stanley.
Remembering Martina Will
Editor’s note: Martina Will was a force in the community. She was an award-winning writer for...
Park Hill Yoga Celebrates 25 years of Practice and Community
Park Hill Yoga celebrates its 25th anniversary this summer. Over the decades, founder Deborah Baker has nurtured a tight-knit community of yogis who have supported one another through life’s biggest triumphs and challenges.
Park Hill Sculptor Ed Dwight is Honored with Governor’s Citizenship Medal
Governor Jared Polis announced the 2024 Colorado Governor’s Citizenship Medals on Jan. 23, and Park Hill resident Ed Dwight was one of the honorees.
A Seven-Year-Old Who Inspires Others
To look at seven-year-old Madde Zimmermann, as she giggles and piles a thick layer of frosting on a Christmas cookie, there’s little evidence of the long, complicated medical odyssey that she’s endured.
New Principal Brings Coach Mindset to McAuliffe
McAuliffe International School’s new principal, Brian Duwe, PhD, kicked off the 2023-24 school year with playtime. “I am absolutely up for basketball or throwing a football at recess,” he says.
