Denver residents who no longer want guns in their homes previously had few options to discard their weapons.
…NE News Updates
This month: 1) Voices Rock Begins New Season; 2) Nike Unite Store and P.F. Chang’s; 3) Price Development Apartments; 4) Credit Union of Colorado; 5) Runway 35 North; 6) Runway 35 South; and 7) Community Open House and Dedication Ceremony at the Former Johnson and Wales Campus
2 CommentsIt’s Summer! Indulge Your Taste Buds
Summertime and ice cream go hand in hand (drips included) —and there’s quite a selection in NE Denver, all proud to indulge your taste buds with their hand-crafted products. Here’s a roundup of local independent shops serving ice cream, gelato and sorbet. We also asked shop owners and managers to share unique flavors, treats, and combinations they think you might like to check out.
2 CommentsLeaked SCOTUS Opinion Sparks Concern about Access, Overflow Care
In early May, a mystery leaker sent shockwaves through the nation after releasing a draft of Justice Samuel Alito’s majority opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision that ruled a woman’s right to abortion is protected by the constitution and therefore legal in all 50 states.
2 CommentsBird Sightings
DPS Board Looks to Neuter Innovation
The Denver Public Schools board wants to yank much of the power to innovate from the district’s innovation schools. The board is seeking input at two community meetings this month, but it is expected to approve the move later in March.
2 CommentsLocal Family Hosts Afghan Refugees
Mohammed flew out of the Kabul Airport on August 24th. Forty-two hours later, a suicide bomber killed 60+ Afghans and 13 U.S. Service members. He remembers when the Taliban used to perform public amputations and stone people to death at soccer games. “They’re wearing a mask now,” says Mohammed. “But this is the same Taliban.”
2 CommentsMessage to Central Park residents: The “financial health” of your special district is being “negatively impacted.”
The issue? Refinancing bonds for Central Park infrastructure construction at a lower rate—a move that could save Central Park property owners $65-70 million in interest over the life of bonds.
2 CommentsUpcoming Development in Central Park
Construction is underway at the Runway North development (above), located just south of I-70 at Central Park Blvd. Much of Central Park is already built out, but significant projects remain on the undeveloped land.
2 CommentsLeaders Behind the J&W Transformation
Thanks to the vision and persistence of leaders at Denver Public Schools and the Urban Land Conservancy, the redevelopment of the former Johnson and Wales complex in East Park Hill will uphold and broaden the historical mission of the campus, while ensuring that it becomes more diverse and inclusive.
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