The strip of lawn between the sidewalk and the street is often neglected, but according to guest writer Sarah Christian, can have aesthetic potential with the right design.
Cultural Travel: Dominican Republic With Kids
It’s our first international trip as a family of four. The Dominican Republic seems like a good fit.
Denver Challenged by Migrant Influx, Homelessness
East High Senior Wins Daniels Scholarship
Because of the Daniels Fund, Nakiya Clausell will attend the University of Miami in the fall to study environmental engineering.
East Colfax Prepares for a Major Makeover
Dramatic transformations will begin in 2024 designed to improve the conditions on East Colfax for commuters, pedestrians, businesses, and residents. Three major changes will facilitate the transformation.
Four Films That May Win Awards: The Mission, 20 Days in Mariupol, May December, and All of Us Strangers
Award season is coming and most films have now been released. The March column will preview all of the films nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, so this month I give brief reviews of several films that may be nominated for other awards.
Colorado’s Volcanoes
Colorado’s volcanoes produced some of the state’s most important diamond, gold and fossil deposits.
StoryWalk Adorns East Colfax with Original Poetry
New interactive art is now adorning the East Colfax neighborhood in some of the most unexpected places, from panels atop wooden posts throughout McNichols Park to vinyl-wrapped electrical boxes along Colfax Avenue. The panels and electrical boxes are inscribed with original poetry and are the “stops” in a “StoryWalk,” the first art installation by the Denver non-profit Sidewalk Poets.
A NE Hub for Neighbors & Businesses
This fall will mark 10 years since the birth of an idea that added a transformational feature to Northeast Denver and Northwest Aurora. In 2013, a group of Central Park residents embarked on a mission to create a community gathering space. That ambitious vision was actualized with the opening of Stanley Marketplace, which has become a thriving hub for businesses, a gathering space for residents, and a positive destination spot for the community.
Bring Expert BBQ Chops to Your Own Backyard
Summertime means barbecue time, and on any given day aromas from neighborhood grills and backyard smokers waft through the air while teasing and tempting all those who catch a whiff.