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.
Aurora Apartment Residents Forced to Move Out
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Christie Gosch
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.
College Prep Program Launches Underrepresented Students
Students who spent part of their summer vacation on the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus might just be the healthcare providers of the future.
Indie Prof: “Crossing” and “The Teacher’s Lounge”
This month’s column takes us to Turkey on a wonderful journey of discovery before landing in Germany for a gripping film about an idealistic young teacher (just in time for the new school year!). Get out to the movies and enjoy the last of summer.
Local Events: August thru Early September
View and add local events FREE at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for printing in the upcoming month’s issue.
Bird Sightings: Male/Female Plumage Differences
Sexual dimorphism in birds refers to plumage, size, and other differences between the sexes. The color differences of the feathers among songbirds can be striking as illustrated by these blue grosbeaks.
Keeping People and Pets Safe During the Summer Heat
A heat advisory on Tuesday, July 30 created the need for cooling centers in Denver. The centers are open during regular business hours at all currently operating recreation centers in the city.
