When fish started washing up on the shore of Sloan’s Lake, nearby residents had a lot of questions. It was hard to ignore: neighbors blocks away said they had to keep their windows shut to keep out the smell. “We were going to go kayaking and saw thousands of dead fish,” said nearby resident … Continue Reading about Thousands of Fish Wash Up at Sloan’s Lake: City Undertakes Massive Cleaning, Looks to Future of Lake
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Education
Student Voices: Living and Learning in a Virtual World
Editor’s Note: We are proud to present a new column, Student Voices. If you would like to share your school’s news or celebrations submit your ideas to Shaina Walsh at shainawalsh@gmail.com When the snow settled on March 13, students and families alike thought we would be returning to our everyday lives just three weeks later. […]
Politics
Double Standards? City Fines Businesses and Individuals for COVID Rules Violations That They Don’t Follow Themselves
In an effort to encourage mask use, social distancing, and other COVID precautions, Denver has been issuing citations to individuals and businesses for violations of state and city orders. Over 250 such citations have been issued from two departments, over 100 of which are court summons, and over … Continue Reading about Double Standards? City Fines Businesses and Individuals for COVID Rules Violations That They Don’t Follow Themselves
Community
Handmade with Love…Stitch by Stitch
Some people talk about Operation Warp Speed; others actually do it. Amidst the COVID-19 crisis three formidable women came together to make a difference. They brought an impressive coalition of individuals and partners along for the journey. Bringing masks to the community was their mission during … Continue Reading about Handmade with Love…Stitch by Stitch
North Denver Family Wins Community Engagement Award
Gilbert Vasquez and his family have donated their time and energy to the Delores Project for over 15 years. The Delores Project provides services to women experiencing homelessness and advocates for housing solutions. The first Thursday of each month, the family prepares dinner for more than 60 … Continue Reading about North Denver Family Wins Community Engagement Award
Street Seen: A Cruise Down Fedz
Growing up in the 1970s, Northside meant cruising down Federal on a Saturday Night. In spite of the changing neighborhood, there is comfort in the fact that Chicano culture is alive and well in Northwest Denver. “La Raza Barnum Park Day: A Cruise Down Fedz” celebrated lowriders and cruising in the … Continue Reading about Street Seen: A Cruise Down Fedz
Dining
North Denver Says Goodbye to a Friend: Local 46 to Close at End of October
To people outside the community, another bar closing is just a sad COVID-19 statistic and another demolition permit is just a regular week in Denver’s rapidly changing landscape. To almost anyone who walked … Continue Reading about North Denver Says Goodbye to a Friend: Local 46 to Close at End of October
Health & Wellness
Sleep: How to Stop Trying So Hard To Get It So You Can Rest
How are you sleeping these days? If you laughed when you read that, or cried a little - you are not alone. Difficulty sleeping is a normal reaction to stress. Even if your own sleep has managed to go … Continue Reading about Sleep: How to Stop Trying So Hard To Get It So You Can Rest
Welcome to The Gray Zone
Closed Doors Create Unlikely Cheer at The Gardens at St. Elizabeth
Imagine finding yourself outside on a warm windy evening in your folding chair, masked and seated 6 feet from a stranger who has just asked you to catalog what your community lost on March 17, … Continue Reading about Closed Doors Create Unlikely Cheer at The Gardens at St. Elizabeth
what to read
Checking Out: Conjure Women
The cooler weather and changing season brings with it the desire to settle into an engrossing read, and this month’s pick is a historical fiction tale that serves mystery and a hint of magic. Afia … Continue Reading about Checking Out: Conjure Women
Views on Parenting
Math and…Happiness?
I was a good student all through my school years, but as it got more complicated, I struggled with math. As I embarked on my first year of college, applying for a degree in the business school, I … Continue Reading about Math and…Happiness?
Shaping Our Future by Remembering Our Past
Helen Bonfills and the Denver Post
Can you believe I once actually worked for The Denver Post? Helen Bonfils, the owner of our own Denver Post, funded what she called The Denver Post Opera. Miss Helen paid for the construction … Continue Reading about Helen Bonfills and the Denver Post
Theo Eson: Icon of North Denver Women Writers
Among the many accomplished women in North Denver’s long history, Theo Eson stands out from the crowd. Born Theodosia Belle Keith in Grand Junction, Colorado, in 1908, my grandmother was an acclaimed … Continue Reading about Theo Eson: Icon of North Denver Women Writers
Public Safety
What Does a Community Resource Officer Do?
Greetings to The Denver North Star readers from Denver Police Department District 1 A reader question came up recently wondering what a Community Response Officer (CRO) does for the Denver Police Department in terms of working with members of the community. Great question and I will share some of the ways a Community Resource Officer […]
Guest Column
Afro Liberation Front Responds to Comments, Actions by City Council
We are Afro Liberation Front. Our leadership is comprised of a non-binary queer Black person and an Afro-Latinx woman. We serve to amplify BIPOC voices and events worldwide. We primarily organize events and support other events getting off the ground. Our goal is to empower all marginalized communities through mutual aid, event support, community forums, […]
Fires, Temperature Spikes Evidence Denver Needs to Do More to Protect Environment
Our forests are on fire across North America, including the section of the Rocky Mountains we are all stewards of. The Pine Gulch fire raged over 139,000 acres, larger than the size of Denver. Supercharged by climate crisis – drought, record high temps, and beetle kill have brought the perfect firestorm. These fires threaten homes, […]
Editorial
Hard Work, Grace, Adversarialism in City/Press Interactions
The relationship between the press and the government is often seen either as antagonistic or sycophantic, depending on whether a reader sees an article as overly critical or flattering towards government officials. In reality, it’s far more complex, but with most people acting in good faith and professionally. At The Denver North Star we try […]
Letters to the Editor
September 2020 Letter to the Editor: Vote Yes on 2J
Vote Yes on 2J on your November ballot to end Denver’s ban on pit bulls and implement responsible permitting where the dog is judged, not the breed. 30 years ago Denver implemented a ban on all dogs that looked like pit bull type dogs, and this ban has cost the City of Denver nearly $6 […]