Sheriff Patrick Firman had focused on making reforms in the Denver Sheriff Department since his arrival in Denver. Among his reforms are several centered on employee wellness and inmate mental health.
Jordan Casteel: Returning the Gaze
“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.”
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.
The Dog Whisperer
Garry “Noah” Eubanks has lived many lives, from U.S. Marine sniper to train conductor to cancer survivor. A persistent theme in his life has been his profound love and affinity for dogs. He now devotes himself to training and breeding dogs in Denver.
East High Senior Named National YoungArts Winner for Songwriting
The East High senior was named a 2019 Merit Winner in Songwriting by the National YoungArts Foundation in January. The Foundation selects promising young artists from a pool of applicants from 44 states.
An Inspiring Teenager In Our Midst
What were YOU doing when you were in 7th grade? If you’re Abby Jones, a student at McAuliffe International School, you’re fresh off the Today Show after delivering a powerful, local TEDx talk about disconnecting.
UCHealth Trauma Docs Rebuild Bodies & Lives
Alina Miller jumped from a four-story building to escape a fire. Luckily she lived near the University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) Emergency Department, where experienced trauma doctors treated her injuries.
Cordova Gets Unanimous Vote
The unanimous DPS Board vote was a testament to Susana Cordova’s presentation of herself and her values to the community.
East High Grad Returns from Broadway
“I didn’t have a terrifically illustrious theater career at East High School—I acted in a couple of shows. But I realize now that much of my DNA as an actor and teacher—my thoughts and perspectives—were instilled in me by the teachers I had there,”
Second Chance: Where People Move Beyond their Past
Hassan Latif speaks like Oprah’s “SuperSoul” guests discussing their spiritual journeys. His words spill out in eloquent, mission-driven paragraphs that are at once inspiring and humbling.
