A lion, row upon row of feline heads of many varieties, bags of bear claws and dozens of coin purses made of frogs are among the 1.3 million items stored at the National Wildlife Property Repository in Commerce City.
Christie Gosch
Beer Here!
History Colorado ties together beer and the state’s history in “Beer Here,” a collection of artifacts, photos, and other lore on display through August 2020.
Democrats Push Big Agenda Down Bumpy Legislative Road
Sometime in the future, when your utility bill changes, your child goes to kindergarten, you vote for president, get arrested, fill a prescription or need some weed delivered, think of the 2019 session of the Colorado General Assembly.
Change the Name? Or Not?
In a community-wide vote, Stapleton property owners will receive a ballot in June on whether to change the Stapleton name. Read about why the ballot is happening and what’s on it here.
Finding Rose: Sisters Reunite after 44 Years
In 1975, just before the fall of Saigon, many South Vietnamese families were preparing to evacuate before the North Vietnamese marched into the city.
Park Hill Garden Walk June 23
Visit six private gardens and the Dahlia Campus for Health & Well-Being that has four primary garden/farm areas, including a pollinator garden, an herb garden and a community farm.
The Indie Prof: Apollo 11 & They Shall Not Grow Old
Rather than the normal column of one new release and one streaming film/show, this month I give you two reviews of recent, wonderful, historical documentaries.
Vietnam Travel With Kids
Known for its complex history, delicious pho, and iconic landscapes, Vietnam has always been high on our list of places to experience. And experiencing it with our children was important to us. Vietnam marked our second trip to Asia—and our children’s first trip to a communist country, as Vietnam is one of the five remaining communist countries today.
Have you taken a trip with the goal to understand and experience another culture (with or without kids)? Contact us if you’d like to share your information for our “Cultural Travel” page.
…NE News Updates
Updates this month: 1) Sprouts Construction. 2) Upcoming Stapleton Development. 3) New Aurora Beer Garden. 4) Carjacking at King Soopers. 5) Stolen Vehicle Leads to Fatality. 6) A-Line Passenger Killed. 7) Bike Lane Coming to CPB. 8) Speedway on MLK and CPB. 9) Fred Thomas Park and Sand Creek Regional Greenway Improvements. 10) TIF and Special District Taxes. 11) Women’s Self-Defense Seminar. 12) It’s Now DSST: Montview.
June and Early July Events
Events submitted online by the 17th of the month are considered for our print edition as space allows. FrontPorchNE.com > Events
East High Con Law Wins National Competition
East High School AP Government and Politics students took first place at an annual national mock trial competition.
Three Local Students Win National Merit Scholarships
In May, as neighborhood teens prepared for final exams, prom, and high school graduation, three Stapleton students also received great news: each had received a National Merit Scholarship for $2,500.














