Stapleton will once again be home to an official weather observation station. When the Stapleton airport closed in 1995, the National Weather Service moved Denver’s official weather observation station to Denver International Airport (DIA) twenty miles east of the city.
Pickleball Fever: Fastest Growing Sport in The Country
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It may have a funny-sounding name, but it’s the fastest growing sport across the nation and in Denver. Pickleball, which is a cross between tennis and ping pong, is delighting players of all ages even as it’s causing challenges for municipal recreation departments.
2,349 ViewsLocal Author Shares Lifelong Struggle with Dyslexia
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While people might be surprised to learn that a published author has dyslexia, Stapleton resident and author of middle school fantasy fiction Anthony Kerr has struggled with the learning disability all his life.
2,334 ViewsOff leash and out-of-control dogs a recurring problem
A Stapleton resident reacts to the death of the puppy who was attacked by two other dogs in Westerly Creek Park and featured in the May Front Porch.
2,329 Views26th Avenue Cycle Track Shelved
Tom Gleason of Forest City and Bar Chadwick, city of Denver, both said their organizations do not support the cycle track idea.
2,313 ViewsTravel Fanatic’s Goal: Attend Every Olympics
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Merritt Hopper has many travel goals—the most recent being attend every Olympics with a crew of as much family and friends as possible.
2,312 ViewsCommunity Opposes DPS’ Proposed Changes to Stapleton’s Open Boundaries
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DPS called their changes tweaks but the community thought they were a major change to Stapleton’s choice system.
2,311 ViewsFrom Stapleton to Iraq: A Soldier’s Story
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It was a change in plans, to say the least. Chris and Kim Schmitten’s expectation of a large wedding in October 2016 was derailed when Chris was told in April 2016 that he would be deployed to Iraq.
2,306 ViewsMove Your Body, Soul at New Dance Studio in Northfield
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A Northfield performing arts studio offers classical ballet, opera, African drum, acting, voice, Zumba and parent/tot classes.
2,292 ViewsNeighbors Ponder Simulations of the Possible MLK Noise Wall
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Between Havana and Peoria, residents of homes near MLK Blvd. are voting on whether they want a sound mitigation wall when the road is widened. A mock wall has been built to help these residents understand the visual impact of such a wall—and this article offers links to visual simulations of the three wall segments that could potentially be built.
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