News updates and briefs for the NE Denver area
“Changing Education as We Know It”
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State Sen. Mike Johnston was recently named one of the “Top 10 People Changing Education As We Know It.”
1,668 ViewsThe 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.
SUN Survey Results and Upcoming Events
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In partnership with local community partners, SUN developed a survey to determine where action could improve life in our community.
1,601 Views2020 Grads Roll into an Unknown Future
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As schools shut down across the country in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, students have had to adapt to a new reality—and seniors in college and high school are trying to creatively reevaluate what they had thought were firm plans for graduation and their futures.
1,564 ViewsChanging a Neighborhood’s Name
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Stapleton United Neighbors announced in a Zoom meeting on Aug. 1 that 63% of the final vote favored Central Park for the new name. This is the story of how that name came to be.
1,557 ViewsMessage to Central Park residents: The “financial health” of your special district is being “negatively impacted.”
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The issue? Refinancing bonds for Central Park infrastructure construction at a lower rate—a move that could save Central Park property owners $65-70 million in interest over the life of bonds.
1,552 ViewsOscar Is Broken
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Each month, the Indie Prof typically reviews one or more films from the theater or an instant-streaming service. This month he instead shares his views on the Oscars.
1,546 ViewsMay Eastbridge Update
Evergreen Development and King Soopers are continuing to move through the planning process
1,511 ViewsBird Sightings: Rare Sighting of Tropical Bird—Groove-billed Ani
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Local bird watcher and photographer George Ho, MD captured this photo of the Groove-billed Ani in Sand Creek.
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