“The essence of my work is seeing people who haven’t been seen—people we might not notice,” says painter Jordan Casteel. “I want viewers to see their humanity and be empathetic. To know that everyone has a story: a past, present and future.”
Christie Gosch
U.S. Rep. DeGette Outlines Her Priorities
Representative Diana DeGette has served District 1 since 1997 and won reelection in November 2018. As the new legislative session began, she sat down with the Front Porch and other community newspapers to share some of her priorities.
State Legislators Ponder Education & Transportation Funding
Colorado Democrats, now in control of both houses of the legislature and the governor’s office, are trying to figure out how to achieve long-sought policy goals within the limits of the state budget and how to make those new programs sustainable during future economic downturns.
Design Underway for Additions to Sandoval Campus for 2020
Architectural design has begun on a $50 million addition to the Paul Sandoval Campus.
Syracuse Bike Lanes
Plans for bike lanes on Syracuse from 8th to MLK.
New Wrinkles in Affordable Housing Program
At the Feb. 21 Citizens Advisory Board meeting, Damon Knop, a realtor knowledgeable about Denver’s income-qualified homes program, shared concerns about a recent change in the allowed ratio of housing-debt to income for buyers.
Sprouts or No Sprouts?
The Stapleton United Neighbors (SUN) neighborhood survey of almost 1,000 residents revealed the single most-desired future retail amenity in Stapleton is Sprouts.
RTD Silences the Horns
After announcing that quiet zones will start March 1 and thanking the partners in the project (including the Federal Transit Administration for granting over a billion dollars), RTD General Manager Dave Genova said, “I offer our biggest thanks to the community. We know you’ve been waiting for this day for a long, long time.”
Indie Prof: Roma
Each month, the Indie Prof reviews a current film in the theater and second film or series available on DVD or instant-streaming service. Follow “Indie Prof” on Facebook for updates about film events and more reviews.
March and Early April Events
Go to our online calendar to view more events. Events submitted by the 17th of the month are considered for printing as space allows. FrontPorchNE.com > Events
Street Sushi
With an intentional vibe reminiscent of small restaurants in rural Japan, Misaki’s space at Stanley Marketplace is compact, with an L-shaped dining area that frames the restaurant but has no walls.
Board Games, Beer, and Bites
The Game Lounge is a fun place for dining and playing board games near Park Hill. It’s family-friendly and has special community and family nights.











