In the Stapleton vote, Question #1 asked if the name Stapleton should be removed. Stapleton property owners voted no. 3,590 ballots were cast. 2,282 (65.2%) voted to keep the name. 1,216 (34.8%) voted to remove the name.
Christie Gosch
Hometown Treasures
Denver’s Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library and the Black American West Museum partnered with the National Museum of African American History and Culture to explore the stories of local African American families through their family heirlooms.
Stapleton Open Studios–Sept 27-29
The seventh annual self-guided Stapleton Open Studios tour of artists’ studios is back, with 26 artists at 15 studios ready to meet visitors, show their work and demonstrate how it is made.
Stapleton Burglary Spree
In the span of just eight days starting in early August, DPD investigated 19 burglaries, but the crime spree might be over as quickly as it began. DPD has filed criminal charges on several juveniles and linked them to at least 10 cases of burglary/auto theft.
Africa: Expanding Students’ Horizons
An Ebola outbreak did not stop eight DSST-Montview seniors from participating in a school-sponsored trip to Rwanda and Uganda this summer.
Indie Prof: Love, Antosha and The Handmaid’s Tale
Indie Prof reviews “Love, Antosha,” a documentary on the (too short) life of actor Anton Yelchin, and the 3rd season of “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
Seniors Share Their Homes: A Win-Win for Hosts and Home Seekers
Seniors who have lived with a spouse or partner for years face many life changes when they find themselves alone in a home they’ve always shared.
Looking Good While Doing Good
Can the simple act of buying a new handbag change the world? Jaime Travis, Marnie Quinn, Amir Hoda and the team at TheOne08 believe it can.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Bike Lanes: Newly Painted on Syracuse; Fall Meeting on High Comfort Bike Lanes on CPB. 2) Remembering Aiden Lawrence. 3) No Electric Scooters on Sidewalks after New Ordinance. 4) Health Dept. Urges Vaccinations
September and Early October Events
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September SUN News
1) Ignite Your Child’s Imagination: VISION, Oct. 12. 2) SUN Meeting Sept. 17. 3) Electric Vehicle Forum Sept. 28
NE Denver Student Test Results
Statewide, 3rd through 8th graders take the Colorado Measure of Academic Success (CMAS) Test. High school students take the PSAT (9th and 10th graders) and the SAT (11th graders) to track their readiness for college.