Families who are unsure about how they can best use Round 2 SchoolChoice for their own circumstances should call the SchoolChoice Hotline at 720-423-3493 and request a conversation with the director or a supervisor, says Laurie Premer, Director of Enrollment Services.
The Central 70 Project celebrated a major milestone at the end of May when it opened up a new two-mile stretch of I-70 that is 30 feet below ground level. The new section, from Colorado to Brighton Blvds. is considered the “crown jewel” of the entire 10-mile highway reconstruction project.
In recent weeks, environmental advocacy groups and concerned neighbors have called on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and their subsidiary the Air Pollution Control Division (APCD) to deny one of Suncor Energy’s operating permits.
The Colorado Legislature, usually in session from January until May, started late and may run until June 12, the last day it can be in session this year. The Front Porch will have a wrap-up of bills passed this year in the July issue.
The world-class Denver Zoo now has a world-class, state-of-the-art animal hospital to treat the animals that live within its walls. And the visiting public now has a front row seat to watch as veterinarians conduct examinations, treatments, and surgeries.
At last! Public events are back! View and add local events FREE at FrontPorchNE.com/events.
The Central Park community celebrated 2021 graduates with a car parade on May 16 that featured approximately 300 participants from multiple schools.
According to DPS, 83% of transitioning students took part in SchoolChoice and 89% were placed in their number-one choice.
This month I review two films—one an Oscar winner, and another that should be mandatory viewing.
1) NE Hotel Purchase Will House Denver’s Homeless; 2) Survey on the Future of Park Hill Golf Course; 3) Montview Plaza; 4) New Biz(s) in E. 29th Ave Town Center: Indian Food and Doughnuts; 5) DPS Purchase of Johnson & Wales Bldgs.
1) As doctors the choice is easy. We’ll vaccinate our children, and you should too. 2) District Attorney Beth McCann: Study on “Racial Disparities in Prosecutorial Outcomes” is moving DAs to find ways to improve our system.
Support SB21-116, a bill prohibiting the use of American Indian mascots by public schools, as they perpetuate racial stereotypes.
