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.
This month, I give you three short reviews of documentaries that all have an excellent chance to be nominated for an Oscar. In addition, our next installment of the Cube Cinema Series will be on Friday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 pm.
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On March 24, 2024, birder Todd Nicotra asked on the Denver Field Ornithologist Facebook page, “I am pretty new to birding. I saw this bird at City Park in Denver this morning, and I’m not sure what it is. Any thoughts?”
Check out the many volunteer opportunities across the Denver metro area.
After years of students and teachers navigating varied cellphone rules, a new Colorado law requires school districts to implement straightforward policies for distraction-free learning.
Even as the City of Denver faces a $200 million budget shortfall in its 2025–26 fiscal period, Denver voters decided to approve $950 million in debt for the Vibrant Denver bond package. Measures 2A-2E were all passed in the Nov. 4 election. The bond will fund infrastructure maintenance and cultural projects across the city.
One year into the East Colfax Avenue Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project, local businesses are feeling the effects of the ongoing construction work.
Fans at sporting events within Denver Public Schools are encountering an extra layer of security this semester: K-9 dogs on duty.
This month: 1) New Affordable Housing in NE Denver; 2) A 1960s-Inspired Motel is Opening on East Colfax; 3) A New Sculpture Along the Sand Creek Greenway; 4) White Cane Day: A Celebration of Pride and Independence; 5) Honors for Local Businesses; 6) Conrad Climbs Again; 7) Parking for the Holidays at Stanley Marketplace; and Openings and Closings.
Many members of the band called the Grand Ambassadors moved to Denver to be closer to their grandchildren, but they’re not playing for the kids.
At the height of the Covid pandemic, I decided to learn a new skill.