With the news of possible big federal budget cuts, particularly to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Front Porch contacted U.S. Congresswoman Diana […]
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Vikings Land in Denver
Vikings from Steve Larson on Vimeo.
The thought of Vikings conjures visions of bearded barbarians pillaging their way across Europe in horned helmets.
After a year, why are A Line horns still blaring?
Trains have been blaring their horns 144 times a day for a year as the A Line and freight trains pass through Stapleton area crossings and other residential areas.
Denver Takes A Stand on Immigrant Rights and Policies
Sanctuary City Meet from Steve Larson on Vimeo.
Based on concerns expressed by individuals and organizations in Denver following President Trump’s Jan. 28 travel ban, Mayor Michael Hancock gathered the city officials and top law enforcement officers for a community information session clarifying Denver’s policies.
Eastbound A Line Crashes into Passenger Van
An eastbound A Line train crashed into a passenger van at Smith and Chambers roads at 3:30am on Tuesday, February 14. Updates were added on Feb. 15 and Feb. 16.
100,000+ People Participate in the Women’s March
Women's March from Steve Larson on Vimeo.
Denver, with an estimated population of 682, 500, saw at least 15 percent of that number packed into Civic Center Park for the Women’s March.
NE Denver Sends New Legislators to the Capitol
The list of problems facing the Colorado Legislature has a familiar ring: school finance, roadway gridlock, and a state budget contorted and constrained by conflicting amendments to the state constitution.
Only Blocks from Each Other but Miles Apart
Signs that this presidential inauguration had energized Denver were strikingly evident downtown and in our NE quadrant. Within a four-and-a-half mile radius of city park, seven public events drew over 122,000 people in a 12-day period.
1000 People Gather for Solidarity Action for Criminal Justice Reform
A thousand people gathered at Shorter African American Episcopal Church to tell personal stories of incidents with law enforcement and provide data to back up four specific requests for action by state and local officials.
20,000 + Attend MLK Rally & Marade
Public officials and dignitaries representing Denver and Colorado at the annual MLK Marade honored Dr. King with stories about him and reminded the crowd to take inspiration from his work. But the speeches on this cold snowy day reflected a new urgency to work together and a concern that progress that has been made may be at risk.