Christie Gosch
Bird Sightings: What are Bird Pellets?
Pellets are formed and regurgitated by all birds of prey because, lacking teeth, they cannot chew their food.
One of the Best Views in Denver Now Open!
Central Park’s iconic 164-foot tall air traffic control tower is now open to the public on a limited basis. One of the last vestiges of the Stapleton International Airport (1929-1995), the tower rewards guests who climb the 11 flights of stairs with some of the best views of Denver and the Rocky Mountains.
StoryWalk Adorns East Colfax with Original Poetry
New interactive art is now adorning the East Colfax neighborhood in some of the most unexpected places, from panels atop wooden posts throughout McNichols Park to vinyl-wrapped electrical boxes along Colfax Avenue. The panels and electrical boxes are inscribed with original poetry and are the “stops” in a “StoryWalk,” the first art installation by the Denver non-profit Sidewalk Poets.
Holiday Events and Charitable Opportunities plus More Dec. and Early Jan. Happenings
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Visitors Flock to the Newest Zoo Habitat
Denver Zoo unveiled a new habitat for its Chilean and American flamingos on Nov. 16 to joyful cheers from the crowd as five fluffy gray chicks and two adult flamingos rushed, honked, and flapped their way through a paper ribbon that divided the nearby bear habitat from the new flamingo digs.
Denver Election Shakes Up School Board
On Nov. 7, voters made consequential decisions that altered the Denver School Board and rejected a property tax proposal.
Mayor and Council Settle their Disputes to Pass the Budget
Disputes over funding levels between Mayor Mike Johnston and the City Council were resolved in November with a compromise for rental assistance and increased funding for transportation improvements.
Embracing Aging Through Creativity and Connections
When she retired eight years ago, Robin Cohen didn’t want to sit at home in front of the television, but she didn’t realize just how busy she was going to be.
East Colfax Chef Competes on Holiday Baking Show
It was an Instagram post showing a Yule log that got the attention of the team behind Food Network’s 2023 “Holiday Baking Championship.”
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Pearl Wine and Market Breaks Ground; 2) Mayor’s Homelessness Plan Update; 3) McAuliffe’s Innovation Status; 4) Second Place for Northfield High School and East High School Boys Soccer; and 5) Drybar Coming to Central Park.
