The unassuming manner and quiet voice of Sam Gary belie his success in the rough and tumble world of the oil business. Gary formed the Piton Foundation to share his unexpected good fortune with the community. Among the many causes he has supported was ensuring that Stapleton would be a planned community and would not become urban sprawl.
The difficult decision: Stunt the Growth of a Disabled Child to Provide Better Care?

Liz Jones remembers sitting in support groups and feeling scared listening to parents of older children.
7,159 ViewsWhat Makes Colorado Snow So Special?

The fluffy light Colorado snow everyone loves is unique to the state because of the way it is formed.
7,101 ViewsBearing Witness to “White Supremacy“ One Meal at a Time

What happens when you bring together a group of well-intentioned White women for dinner with the explicit goal of calling out their role in maintaining white supremacy? This is not a hypothetical question or an SNL sketch, but the premise of a local business.
6,881 ViewsForest City/King Soopers Move Toward Eastbridge Grocery Agreement

Forest City says they’ve talked to numerous grocery stores who say the Eastbridge demographics don’t work for them. The Stapleton Design Review committee describes some of the characteristics of the site plan and the building that they will be looking for.
6,821 ViewsThe Story Behind Eisenhower Tunnel

The Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial Tunnel system, or EJMT, has a long history many may not know.
6,695 ViewsFrom 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.
6,694 ViewsStanley Apartments Designed with Millennials in Mind

Just south of Stanley Marketplace, a 172-unit, five-story apartment building is being planned, with construction expected to start early in 2018.
6,659 ViewsDPS Choice—With a Twist

As thousands of parents await the results of this year’s school choice lottery, those who have already been through the process say they found the experience laced with stress and anxiety, regardless of the outcome.
6,558 ViewsSmall Cell Facilities – Coming Soon to a Street Near You

Cell towers began popping up across the landscape in the mid-’90s. Now, as wireless communications continue to evolve, “small cell” installations will proliferate on city streets. The cause? Massive increases in mobile data demands and the need to densify networks. Verizon representatives say industry projections are for a fivefold increase in data demand by 2021.
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