Over 400 people marched down Tennyson Street to protest the death of George Floyd and other instances of police brutality Gabi Isom, like most North High School students, has spent the last few months adapting to remote learning. Unlike most other high school freshmen, she also organized a march … Continue Reading about Hundreds March Down Tennyson in Protest: North High School Student Organizes Community
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Politics
North Denver Restaurant Owner Gets 1.2 Million Signatures on Petition
“People who have never been unemployed in their lives are reaching out for help in ways they never have before,” said Stephanie Bonin. Bonin owns Duo restaurant at 32nd and Zuni along with her husband Keith Arnold and other partners. For the past few weeks, however, she’s been better known as the … Continue Reading about North Denver Restaurant Owner Gets 1.2 Million Signatures on Petition
Education
Bursting with Northside Viking Pride for the Class of 2020
After an abrupt ending to life as we knew it, one of the most stressful fallouts was for our seniors at North High School. After thirteen years of education, and the promise of a spring semester sparkling with senior pranks, ditch days, prom and an almighty graduation, it was a devastating blow to … Continue Reading about Bursting with Northside Viking Pride for the Class of 2020
Meet the State Board of Education Democratic Primary Candidates
The Colorado State Board of Education (SBoE) elections normally draw little media attention, despite its important role in public education in Colorado. Given Denver’s political leanings, the new representative on the SBoE may ostensibly be decided in the June Democratic Primary. The State Board … Continue Reading about Meet the State Board of Education Democratic Primary Candidates
Community
4th Grader Raises Money for Healthcare Workers
Dempsey Frandina is finishing up 4th grade at Downtown Denver Expeditionary where he said he loves his math classes. This summer he’s also bringing smiles to health care workers. Dempsey, who lives in the Sloan’s Lake neighborhood, started a GoFundMe (with a little help from his mom) to raise money … Continue Reading about 4th Grader Raises Money for Healthcare Workers
A Century of Faith
Slovenian and Croatian immigrants in Denver, as well as Slavic communities in Pueblo and Leadville, painstakingly raised the funds to build a church of their own and looked forward to the dedication ceremony planned for Sunday, April 18, 1920. The Preseren Glee Club from Pueblo was to sing the Mass, … Continue Reading about A Century of Faith
North Denver Boxing Prospect Has Dreams of Olympic Gold
Zeke Ferguson wants to bring an Olympic gold medal in boxing home to North Denver. The 19-year old Berkeley native and North High alum might just have the punching pedigree to do it. “I feel like boxing is a good opportunity to put your all into it and work your butt off,” said Zeke. … Continue Reading about North Denver Boxing Prospect Has Dreams of Olympic Gold
Windstorm Knocks Down Trees
Photo by Ken LutesPhoto by Ken Lutes Four huge spruces at Pferdesteller Park, 33rd and Wolff, came down in last weekend's windstorm. The tallest was probably 70 feet and all four completely blocked 33rd Ave. Though the trees wound up in front yards, there was no damage to cars or homes. … Continue Reading about Windstorm Knocks Down Trees
Arts & Culture
Hit Pause, Then Play: North Denver’s Entertainment Venues Look to the Future
“I’d like to have the bands play in the tent,” said Niya Gingerich, owner of Local 46 at 46th and Tennyson Street. Gingerich … Continue Reading about Hit Pause, Then Play: North Denver’s Entertainment Venues Look to the Future
Missing Art Walks, Neighbors Create Their Own First Friday
The first Friday of each month Denverites are normally out walking between art galleries, bars, and other small businesses. … Continue Reading about Missing Art Walks, Neighbors Create Their Own First Friday
Dining
Farm Fresh Summer is Back
Cindy Koder, one of North Denver’s most beloved hair stylists whose radiant inner beauty keeps her regulars grounded, looked around the Highland Farmers Market on opening day, took in a deep breath, and smiled, … Continue Reading about Farm Fresh Summer is Back
Inside Out
In order to help struggling restaurants as they reopen with restricted indoor seating capacity, the city is taking it to the streets. Since April, neighborhood BIDs, RNOs, City Council members, Denver City … Continue Reading about Inside Out
Health & Wellness
Here Comes the Sun
When I started this column weeks ago, it was on a topic that I get riled up about every June - swimsuit readiness. All of a sudden, out of nowhere, we’d reached that point of the year where we usually … Continue Reading about Here Comes the Sun
Welcome to The Gray Zone
Older Drivers Stay in the Driver’s Seat
Aging brings a host of twists and turns. But after decades of navigating change, older adults have established ways of being ready for the next thing coming around the corner. Changes to driving … Continue Reading about Older Drivers Stay in the Driver’s Seat
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Checking Out: How to Be An Antiracist
Racist: One who is supporting a racist policy through their actions or inaction or expressing a racist idea. Antiracist: One who is supporting an antiracist policy through their actions or … Continue Reading about Checking Out: How to Be An Antiracist
Views on Parenting
Different Can be Good
Jill Carstens The end of this school year brought many struggles and disappointments to parents and students. Online teaching suddenly became a norm, but one that had not been practiced much. … Continue Reading about Different Can be Good
Shaping Our Future by Remembering Our Past
5 questions to Consider Before Repealing the Gallagher Amendment
Then Senator Dennis Gallagher (circa 1982) Colorado's constitution gives our legislature the power to refer changes to the constitution for the people to consider at ballot times. Two thirds of the … Continue Reading about 5 questions to Consider Before Repealing the Gallagher Amendment
Public Safety
Chief Pazen Says DPD Can, Will Do Better
“If you look at our use of force policy, and compare it to other places, it’s very progressive,” Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen said during a June 4 interview with The Denver North Star, the day of George Floyd’s memorial service. “Even with that, we need to seize this moment to do better. Don’t dig […]
Guest Column
Three Things to Do in the Garden Right Now
Lasagna Mulch Let’s face it; gardening in Colorado without lasagna mulching is like skiing in jeans. It’s just not done if you know what you’re doing. Colorado’s hot, dry summers and clay soils mean your gardens’ wardrobe needs some attention. Lasagna mulching acts like a sunscreen for your soil, plus it controls weeds, helps the […]