With all the excitement surrounding the opening of Stanley Marketplace in northwest Aurora, the quiet opening of a secondhand bookshop just down the street may have gone unnoticed.
Remembering July 4, 2000 in Kiribati
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Minnie Simonette fondly recalls her most memorable 4th of July. While many of her days as a Peace Corps volunteer in a small village in Kiribati were filled with work, “Early one morning, and my door was not yet opened, I heard someone call my name.”
Sump Pump FAQ
With the recent groundwater lawsuit, pump sumps are concerns for Stapleton residents. SUN board member Sean Tierney is investigating sump pump concerns in Stapleton and helps clear up confusion with this FAQ.
Parents Threatened with Jail for Their “Free Range” Philosophy
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Parents in Stapleton do it all the time. They let their kids play in the pocket parks, walk down the street to a neighbor’s house, bike to school. The community was intentionally designed with small back yards and lots of common spaces, inviting children to roam the neighborhoods on their own.
The SUN name will remain. What are your thoughts on the discussion and vote?
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Fifty-eight percent (58%) of the votes favored changing the name, but the SUN bylaws require sixty-six percent (66%), so the measure did not pass and the name will remain the same. The Front Porch encourages residents to share with us your response to the community discussion and outcome of the vote, which we will include in our June issue (if received by 5pm, Wednesday, May 23).
Although we don’t typically accept anonymous comments, we hope to reflect a full range of views on the discussion and vote, and also hear your thoughts on moving forward as a diverse and inclusive community. Post here, on Front Porch Newspaper Facebook page, or email Melinda@FrontPorchNE.com or Carol@FrontPorchNE.com.
Women Team Up to Make a Bigger Impact
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Not everyone has enough time and money to make a difference for a charity. A group of women have teamed up to make a bigger difference by pooling their donations and voting on charities.
What’s in a Name?
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All Stapleton residents and persons who own residential property within the footprint of SUN are invited to attend the 6pm meeting on May 15 at the Cube, 8371 E. Northfield Blvd.
Five Points Jazz Festival
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The 16th annual Five Points Jazz Festival promises a diverse menu of music, from New Orleans band Dinosaurchestra to headliner Jakarta, a Denver favorite led by City Park South resident Isaac Points.
Girls Run for Fitness and Self Esteem
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Westerly Creek Elementary third grader Kam’ryn Martin proudly admits she has “fire feet.” She’s not the only one.
Front Porch Wins “General Excellence” Award
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Northeast Denver has an award-winning community newspaper because local businesses support it.