The Department of Public Health and Environment at the City and County of Denver welcomed the Stapleton Community into the Sustainable Neighborhood Network on Dec. 20, 2017.
January SUN News and Events
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Christie Gosch
It’s Never Too Soon: Promoting Healthy Relationships, Preventing Sexual Harassment
Recent reports about widespread sexual harassment in entertainment, politics and newsrooms have captured the attention of the nation. In response, the #metoo movement has burgeoned on social media, with women affected by sexual harassment speaking up about abuses they’ve suffered, many after years of scared silence.
The Book Worm
Book reviews by librarians at the Sam Gary Branch, Denver Public Library
Blossoms of Light
The Denver Botanic Gardens has always been an oasis in the city, but during the holiday season, it’s also a winter wonderland.
Zoom In On Colorado’s History Through 100 Objects
In November, History Colorado opened a new exhibit in a 3,700-square-foot, brand-new gallery space.
From Stapleton to Iraq: A Soldier’s Story
It was a change in plans, to say the least. Chris and Kim Schmitten’s expectation of a large wedding in October 2016 was derailed when Chris was told in April 2016 that he would be deployed to Iraq.
Events and Announcements at Stapleton
Upcoming events and announcements at Stapleton.
Marlon Green: The Jackie Robinson of Commercial Aviation
Pilot Marlon Green broke racial barriers when he won a Supreme Court case banning racial discrimination in airline hiring practices. Green started his career with Continental Airlines at Stapleton International Airport in 1965.
PUC Grants Rehearing on A Line Crossings
Guidelines have been set for timing at street-level crossings of high-speed commuter trains because the regulators and operators are concerned that “if crossing lights flash for too long, people become distrustful of whether a train is coming at all,” according to a Public Utilities Commission (PUC) decision statement.
Changes in Stapleton Signage
Forest City Vice President Tom Gleason responded by email to an inquiry about the removal of the Stapleton logo from the E. 29th Ave. Town Center sign at E. 29th Avenue and Quebec Street:
Community-Wide Discussion Dec.11 About the Stapleton Name
After several months of conversations about the Stapleton name, five community organizations have jointly concluded that what’s needed now is to hear what residents and neighbors think.
After 22 Years,Tower Lands Punch Bowl
The air traffic controllers guiding planes in and out of the old Stapleton Airport couldn’t have imagined this new life for the building at the base of the control tower. And for years, despite committee meetings and brainstorming sessions, the committee searching for a reuse of the tower couldn’t imagine it either.
