Northfield High School has reached a milestone graduation rate of 98%, according to a report released in January from the Colorado Department of Education.
Northfield High School Reaches Milestone Graduation Rate
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Christie Gosch
Warm Winter Tips for Trees and Shrubs
Denver’s dry winter weather has left trees and shrubs stressed.
Bird Sightings: Merlin the App and Merlin the Bird
The Merlin app was launched in 2014 to help people find the answer to “What’s that bird?” Here is merlin the bird, a brown and white falcon with a heavily-streaked chest, round and oval white shapes throughout, and thin white tail bands.
Local Events: February thru Early March
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
Small Business Owner Works Through Challenges
In mid-November, Holland sent an email to members announcing the closure of Upswell, a business that offers fitness and recovery programs. Twelve hours later, she received what she called a “wave of people,” urging her to figure out how to reopen the doors. She started making calls, asking, “If we could open for a few days [a week], could you come back?”
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.
Front Porch Updates
This month: A ‘Shared Street’ in Central Park; It’s Time to Think About Spring Trees; Aurora Library Doubles in Size; Local Breweries Join Support for The Blue Bench; Redefining the Future of Public Education; A Colorful World; and Openings and Closings.
6 Years Post-Covid, Rate of Youth Anxiety Still Climbs
Six years after Covid shut down classrooms, anxiety rates among children have not returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to psychologists at Children’s Hospital Colorado, and youth are seeking more mental health support than ever before.
Green Simple Living: Resolutions for a Greener 2026
Let’s start the new year with three of the most consequential actions that neighbors can take now—if you haven’t already.
Indie Prof: Cube Cinema Series and Two Best Actress Oscar Contenders
The January installment of The Cube Cinema Series showcases one of the best and most innovative films of the past few years, Flow (2024) plus two of the best performances of the year, and both are legitimate Oscar contenders for Best Actress.
Local Events: January thru Early February
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
Bird Sightings: Winter Shorebirds in Colorado
In the ice-free open water near reservoirs, ponds, and wetlands, Wilson’s snipe and killdeer are two shorebirds that can be routinely encountered throughout winter.