While murals are nothing new in the world, what was once considered destructive “tagging” and graffiti, was elevated in NYC in the 1980s by legendary street artist Keith Herring. His influence, and so many others since have crossed generational divides, providing inspiration and beauty to urban and, … Continue Reading about A Muralistic Moment for Denver
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Politics
DHA, City Look at Homelessness Options
The Rodeway Inn, a motel at I-70 and Federal, has new residents. Denver Housing Authority (DHA) purchased the motel and is repurposing it as housing for Denverites experiencing homelessness. Stella Madrid, Intergovernmental & Community Affairs Officer for DHA, said they are starting a … Continue Reading about DHA, City Look at Homelessness Options
North Denver to Get 11 New Bike Lanes
Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will be building out 125 miles of new bike lanes across the city. Northwest Denver may see a new protected bike lane on Lowell Blvd. near Regis; new or expanded bike lanes on Tejon, Byron, 23rd Ave, 46th Ave, 50th Ave; and … Continue Reading about North Denver to Get 11 New Bike Lanes
North Denver Attorney Who Stopped DPD Tear Gassing Sees Progress, More to Do
Milo Schwab has never grabbed a bullhorn and led a protest. He participated in the women's marches and a few similar events, but wasn’t known to many of the civil rights activists in the city just a few months ago. After June 5th of this year, that changed. That’s the day a Denver judge severely … Continue Reading about North Denver Attorney Who Stopped DPD Tear Gassing Sees Progress, More to Do
City Considering Allowing More Group Living
Denver is considering a zoning change that would affect how many unrelated people can live together in a single residential unit. An updated proposal released on July 17 addressed some early complaints about congestion and lack of clarity. The original proposal would have moved the limit on … Continue Reading about City Considering Allowing More Group Living
Community
Take Two: Edgewater Public Market Holds Reopening
The Edgewater Public Market is hoping the second time can be the charm. The Market, a collection of restaurants, many of which are food trucks’ first non mobile locations, and retail shops, opened last November. Before they could fill all their retail spots, however, the pandemic forced them to … Continue Reading about Take Two: Edgewater Public Market Holds Reopening
Closing the Curtains: Denver Puppet Theater Closes Down
Annie Zook started the Denver Puppet theater in 1996. After 24 years of entertaining and educating children in North Denver, she’s closing the curtains for good; the venue is another casualty of the COVID-19 pandemic. “I just can’t wait it out,” said Zook, explaining that, like many other small … Continue Reading about Closing the Curtains: Denver Puppet Theater Closes Down
Berkeley Residents Hope to Restore Park Bathhouse
In 1907 the Denver Parks Board beautified Berkeley Lake Park by removing swampy regions and seeding the area. The bathhouse first opened in summer of 1913. In order to bring attention to Berkeley Lake Park and the Bathhouse, residents participated in a swimming competition in the lake. By the … Continue Reading about Berkeley Residents Hope to Restore Park Bathhouse
Arts and Culture
Three Tennyson St. Buildings Given New Life Temporarily Immersive Art Show Runs Through 8/23
Joe Hodas beamed looking at the three buildings. “Being designated as an essential business means we have an obligation to give back to the community.” Hodas is the Chief Marketing Officer for Wana, a cannabis company that produces edibles and other marijuana products. Their company is helping underwrite a unique project on Tennyson St. Three […]
Dining
Radiator Heats Up 44th Ave With Coffee, Cocktails
Many North Denver residents, this author included, were sad to see Common Grounds coffee close earlier this year and readers have been writing in asking about the fate of the property at 44th Ave and Vallejo. … Continue Reading about Radiator Heats Up 44th Ave With Coffee, Cocktails
Health & Wellness
5 Ways to Get Hydrated for a Huge Wellness Win
One of the blessings of living in Denver is delicious tap water. Even if you recently discovered you should be filtering your water, it is safe to drink. Dehydration may not feel like a life or death … Continue Reading about 5 Ways to Get Hydrated for a Huge Wellness Win
Welcome to The Gray Zone
Neighbors Support One Another: Through Thick, Thin, and a Pandemic
As COVID-19 stay-at-home orders rolled out across the country, one mighty little nonprofit in Colorado turned on a dime to re-engineer its services and onboard over 500 new volunteers in the Denver … Continue Reading about Neighbors Support One Another: Through Thick, Thin, and a Pandemic
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Checking Out: A History Lover’s Guide to Denver
With so much new development and construction going on throughout the Denver area, it can sometimes feel like every building more than a few years old has been torn down or drastically changed. Mark A … Continue Reading about Checking Out: A History Lover’s Guide to Denver
Views on Parenting
In Praise of Teachers
There is so much information and confusion going on about the coming school year. Instead of attempting to make sense of it I am going to offer praise to the teachers, who are so often unsung … Continue Reading about In Praise of Teachers
Shaping Our Future by Remembering Our Past
Memories Inspired by John Lewis Memorials
Rabbi Manuel Laderman, founding rabbi of the old West Colfax neighborhood's Hebrew Educational Alliance, hosted memorable monthly book reviews at the social hall of the famous west side synagogue. … Continue Reading about Memories Inspired by John Lewis Memorials
Public Safety
Protecting Your Bicycle Against Theft
Happy August to the residents of Northwest Denver. Denver Police District 1 is hopeful that everyone is continuing to have a safe and healthy summer with all the challenges that are currently occurring. I want to share some simple tips this month regarding bicycle theft prevention and identification. Bicycle usage continues to increase as a […]
Guest Column
Building and Maintaining a Baseline for Online Security
The Internet has certainly made life easier during this time of COVID 19 and lockdowns. I’m not Facebook’s biggest fan, but I can certainly say I’ve been able to reconnect with out-of-state cousins I have not seen in over 20 years. Getting online can be a good way to stay connected, accomplish much, and be […]