Colorado Press Association – 1st place for Page Design, Christie Gosch.
A Mission to Preserve Black History – CPA 1st Place for Page Design
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A Denver School Where Student Voices Are Celebrated
A group of students at Monarch Montessori School have weathered a storm of media attention since a Denver City Council meeting in May, where an unwelcome participant tried to waylay their efforts to make changes at their school.
The “Affordable Denver” Proposal Will Be Decided By Voters
On the same day the “Affordable Denver” tax proposal moved closer to the Denver ballot through a unanimous vote by a City Council committee, community members in northeast Denver listened to in-person pitches for the plan from Mayor Mike Johnston and City Councilwoman Shontel Lewis.
Bird Sightings: American Avocet and Black-Necked Stilt
The American avocet is a colorful and unique appearing shorebird. The black-necked stilt is smaller than the American avocet but its legs are extremely long
Reader Photos of the Month
Sharing your best pictures from around NE Denver/NW Aurora
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.
Why We’re Hearing More Train Horns in NE Denver
A demand for copper is creating travel issues for commuters along the Regional Transportation District’s lines and neighbors may be hearing more train horns because of the thefts.
Doubling Down on Business at Stanley Marketplace
Opening one business can be daunting. Opening a second business in the same building can benefit from a built-in clientele or suffer from not diversifying geographically. Three Stanley Marketplace businesses have chosen second spots there and are banking on the support of the community they’ve built.
Northwest Aurora Residents Search For Solutions to Walmart Closure
Neighborhood advocates and residents of northwest Aurora say they’re determined to find a way to return grocery access to a stretch of the Colfax corridor where Walmart closed its doors at 10400 E. Colfax Ave. in June.
Mayor Johnston Assesses His First Year in Office
One year into his administration, Mayor Mike Johnston says he is proud of the work that has been accomplished, but he admits he’s only just getting started. “Our work is not done, but our progress is dramatic,” he told a crowd of several hundred people during his first “State of the City” speech in late July.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Mobile Visitor Center Electric Bike Stolen from Aurora Cycle Shop; 2) Fireworks and Fires; 3) More Apartments Coming to Central Park; 4) Campus Café Opens to Help the Homeless; 5) Big Changes for The Hangar at Stanley Marketplace; 6) A Multi-Million Dollar Gift from a Music Superstar; and 7) Celebrating Pride in August.
Hot Weather Tips for Your Lawn and Garden
The Aurora Water-Wise Garden showcases 200 low-water plants. It’s open to visitors at Alameda Pkwy and Chambers Rd.
