Let’s start the new year with three of the most consequential actions that neighbors can take now—if you haven’t already.
Green Simple Living: Resolutions for a Greener 2026
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Christie Gosch
Indie Prof: Cube Cinema Series and Two Best Actress Oscar Contenders
The January installment of The Cube Cinema Series showcases one of the best and most innovative films of the past few years, Flow (2024) plus two of the best performances of the year, and both are legitimate Oscar contenders for Best Actress.
Local Events: January thru Early February
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
Bird Sightings: Winter Shorebirds in Colorado
In the ice-free open water near reservoirs, ponds, and wetlands, Wilson’s snipe and killdeer are two shorebirds that can be routinely encountered throughout winter.
Denver Schools Step Up to Fill Food Gaps for Families
Schools and community organizations across Denver and Aurora are seeing more families who need help putting food on the table this holiday season. The outpouring of support has come in different ways, from students volunteering, creative canned food drives, and some neighborly competition.
A Plan to Save a Neighborhood Coffee Shop
Step inside Park Hill’s Torpedo Coffee any day of the week, and chances are you’ll see Kat Lent standing behind the counter, brewing espresso and catching up with regulars. In fact, Lent, who was hired to manage the shop just weeks after it opened in 2018, said she’s only taken four days off this year.
Denver Launches Neighborhood Competition to Encourage Sustainable Mobility
For Ricardo Maestas, the toughest part of cycling more and driving less is “getting out of bed,” especially on a cold morning when he needs extra time to bundle up before hopping onto his bike. But once he’s commuting to downtown Denver on his bicycle, “you’re very happy that you did it,” he said.
Your Photos: The Aurora Borealis
A rare sight over Denver was captured by readers in NE Denver.
Front Porch Updates
This month: Park Hill Park Opens; A New ‘People-Focused’ Homeless Campus in Aurora; Denver Mayor Johnston’s 2026 Budget Adopted; New Development in Lowry; Times Up for Drivers with Expired Plates; and DPS SchoolChoice Opens in December.
Denver Middle Schooler Is a ‘Powerhouse in the Pool’
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.
The Indie Prof: Three Documentaries
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.
Local Events: December thru Early January
View/add events at FrontPorchNE.com/events. Submissions by the 17th will be considered for the upcoming month’s issue.
