The Front Porch sat down with newly elected District 4 school board member, Jennifer Bacon, to discuss her recent election win and her priorities. Bacon was supported by the teachers’ union, which opposes many recent board reforms implemented around school choice, accountability and school closure. The following interview has been edited and condensed.
Learn About Quebec/Syracuse Plans at Sept. Meetings
City projects are underway to redesign Quebec and Syracuse streets from Stapleton to Lowry.
3 CommentsWhat’s in a Name?
SUN Name Change 2 from Steve Larson on Vimeo.
“KKKpleton” is the name Denver activist Aaron Johnson prefers to use when he talks about the neighborhood others call Stapleton.
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Home, Gift and Garden Shop: “A Truly Sensory Environment”
Early March is the projected opening date for Wild Flowers, a home, gift and garden shop, in its new Eastbridge location.
3 CommentsA Line Horn to Sound at Least Six More Months
An early February decision by the Federal Railroad Administration is expected to grant an additional “operational waiver” for RTD’s A Line.
3 CommentsA Fresh Start for Izzi B
The promotion of “Jancing”—when a group gathers to simultaneously jog and dance to individual music while wearing headphones—might not be the single most important thing that Brian Ricker accomplishes in his new role as principal of Isabella Bird Community School, but his embrace of it speaks to his leadership style.
3 CommentsNoise Wall Issue Delays MLK Extension
The extension of Martin Luther King Blvd. in Stapleton has been delayed for perhaps a full calendar year.
3 CommentsFront Porch Guide to Momtrepreneur Businesses
Check out our latest Front Porch Resource Guide, a listing of mom-owned businesess. All Momtpreneur businesses in the Front Porch distribution area may submit to this list.
3 CommentsLest We Forget: The Mission
Fredric Arnold was 19 years old when Pearl Harbor was bombed and he joined the military and he made a vow to remember the many soldiers who perished in the war. Now at age 90+ he has completed a statue commemorating their valiant efforts—on display at Wings Over the Rockies Museum.
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