The Christmas tree lot opened on November 20 in the Old Elitch’s dome just south of 38th Avenue and Tennyson. Further up the street on 44th Avenue, green garlands with festive red bows popped up around the patio at Parisi restaurant. Owner Christine Parisi vowed she would make the holidays festive. “I need soft reminders that everything is feeling okay. I’m a sucker for … [Read more...] about Local Businesses Struggle on Tennyson St as More Changes Sweep the Area
North Denver Adapts to Pandemic Holidays
‘Tis the season to be jolly but this year COVID-19 is causing many people in North Denver to rethink how they holiday. Traditionally, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa are times when families and friends gather for meals and parties, but the pandemic has put a damper on festivities and has made people think extra hard about the risks of gathering. With higher … [Read more...] about North Denver Adapts to Pandemic Holidays
Compassionate Colorado Spreads Love to Native American Communities in Neighboring States
Getting Lucas Garcia, Raul Gonzalez and Ashlee Lewis together on a Zoom call was a challenge. They were all on the move. In their cars, walking around, no time to stop. “It’s a busy day,” said Lewis. The trio are the founders of Compassionate Colorado and when they finally slowed down to chat, they had just returned from bringing food and supplies to the Navajo Nation in … [Read more...] about Compassionate Colorado Spreads Love to Native American Communities in Neighboring States
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. “You can get hurt and it shows when someone is not working hard.” Zeke … [Read more...] about North Denver Boxing Prospect Has Dreams of Olympic Gold
Coronavirus Teaches 2020 Graduates a Hard Lesson
North High School’s Cayden Clark-Johnson imagined graduation his entire school career. Alondra Bahana-Reza of Strive Prep dreamed of trying on her cap and gown. Regis University student Emilyanne Kuykendall was excited for the ceremony where she would be pinned as a nurse. Coronavirus changed everything for these graduates from the class of 2020. “It’s been tough. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus Teaches 2020 Graduates a Hard Lesson