Once seedy, downtrodden and crime-ridden, East Colfax in Aurora is transforming into a thriving arts district.
Behind the Scenes: Parks Planning at Stapleton
Due to budget problems at Stapleton Development Corporation (SDC), the parks consultant position will be terminated and the funds should be reallocated to cover the cost of SDC staff positions.
Liquor Store Features Wine, Beer and Alaskan Malamute
Paul Villella recently bought the liquor store in Quebec Square and named it Vic’s Liquors after his 130-lb. Alaskan Malamute, Victor.
Neighborhood Peewee Hockey Players Headed For Quebec
At 12, they are preparing for the opportunity peewee hockey players around the world dream of. The DU Jr. Pioneers hockey team will play in the 55th Quebec International Peewee Hockey Tournament Feb. 12 to 23.
New Urbanism: The Stapleton Experiment
What brought the first residents/pioneers to Stapleton, what has it become and what does it hope to be?
From the Minds of Third Graders: What is a “Hero” in Today’s World?
Celebrities or athletes, parents or siblings, brave citizens—who do we define as heroes? Has the word preserved its intended meaning? Third graders share their thoughts.
Weeding Out The New Industry
Recreational marijuana is now legal to possess and purchase for adults 21 and older. But before partaking, it’s important to know what is legal and what is illegal in the new industry.
July 7, 2011—Why Stapleton Didn’t Flood
The 2011 flash flood in Denver produced 90 years worth of rainfall. But, streets in Stapleton remained dry. Read more about the drainage systems that controlled the historic rainfall.
Park Hill actor/writer “never doubted something great would happen”
Inspired by her junior high diaries, Park Hill resident Linda Klein and her comedy partner Barbara Gehring wrote the comedy show “Girls Only.”
Bill Roberts Fifth-Graders Explain Homelessness
This month fifth graders from Bill Roberts K-8 School explain homelessness, how to help, and what the government isn’t doing.