This fall will mark 10 years since the birth of an idea that added a transformational feature to Northeast Denver and Northwest Aurora. In 2013, a group of Central Park residents embarked on a mission to create a community gathering space. That ambitious vision was actualized with the opening of Stanley Marketplace, which has become a thriving hub for businesses, a gathering space for residents, and a positive destination spot for the community.
It’s Summer! Indulge Your Taste Buds
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Summertime and ice cream go hand in hand (drips included) —and there’s quite a selection in NE Denver, all proud to indulge your taste buds with their hand-crafted products. Here’s a roundup of local independent shops serving ice cream, gelato and sorbet. We also asked shop owners and managers to share unique flavors, treats, and combinations they think you might like to check out.
766 ViewsGirl Scouts Dream Big in Lowry
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A first-of-its-kind Girl Scouts Dream Lab is set to open in Lowry in March and will offer girls opportunities to complete science projects, perform on stage, produce podcasts, simulate camping, and much more.
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Local Business Owners Brew Up a Community Connection
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He brews the beer that goes in the can. She creates the beautiful imagery on the outside of the can. Amy and Ross Koenigs met on a Frisbee team, married in 2016, and one year ago opened Second Dawn Brewing in Northwest Aurora, a brewery that works to bring people together.
669 ViewsDenver Challenged by Migrant Influx, Homelessness
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Seeking Solutions for Venezuelan Newcomers and House1000 Meets Goal But Much Work Remains
669 ViewsCSU Spurs Growth at The National Western Complex
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The CSU Spur campus is located at the National Western Center and hopes to attract some of the 10,000 students who visit the National Western Stock Show every year. This year on Jan. 6, the day before the stock show begins, CSU will officially open its third and final new building named Hydro (the Greek word for “water”).
621 Views…NE News Updates
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This month: Park Hill Golf Course Development Update; Lowry Taproom; and New Businesses in the Shops on Montview.
565 ViewsFront Porch Moves Forward Under Founding Publishers
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Front Porch will remain independently owned by publishers Carol Roberts and Steve Larson.
543 ViewsIn-Person Jail Visits for the First Time in 19 Years
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The walls of the large room are covered with beautiful murals. Nearby smaller rooms are decorated with images of whimsical Disney characters. This is a welcoming space for families. It’s also a space that’s under the shadow of barred windows inside the Denver County Jail.
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