Vicky Collins spends her days working with some of the top national television programs in the country, but her other interests are much more local. With her dog Ca$h, she roams North Denver finding interesting people, businesses and events to share with the community. Vicky Collins Vicky said she always wanted to open a brick and mortar coffee shop/art … [Read more...] about Bucket List Showcases What North Denver has to Offer
Community Voices
The Man Who Founded Berkeley was the Visionary Behind Our Mountain Parks
In 1870, John Brisben Walker, founder of the Berkeley neighborhood, bought 1,500 acres south of Berkeley Park to West 38th Avenue, Sheridan Boulevard to Rocky Mountain Park up to West 52nd Avenue and Federal Boulevard. John Brisben Walker in 1890 Having been educated by the Jesuit Fathers back east, Walker donated 40 acres to the Jesuits who came to Denver from … [Read more...] about The Man Who Founded Berkeley was the Visionary Behind Our Mountain Parks
Your Heart is the Best Valentine’s Day Gift
Valentine's Day. Most years, I am sort of a “it’s made up to boost the card, flower and chocolate industries”-girl. While I love any excuse to love on my husband and kids, it’s never more than a card, small momento or box of chocolate, if I happen to trip over it in the grocery store. This year however, I am buying into it, whole hog. Erika Taylor I’m not … [Read more...] about Your Heart is the Best Valentine’s Day Gift
Letters from Miss Jill: How to Help Your Child to Make Good Decisions
Choices. It’s the American Way, isn’t it? Having an abundance of choices is considered a metaphor for the free world, of progress, innovation and often, status. Having just survived the holidays, we all know it can be dizzying taking in the amount of choices we have as consumers. When it comes to offering choices to our children, there are some things to consider. I am … [Read more...] about Letters from Miss Jill: How to Help Your Child to Make Good Decisions
Gallagher: History of the Highlands
Many of Denver's streetcar bedroom suburbs, originally independent cities ringing Denver, boasted elegant city halls. Highlands City Hall was one such fine example. William Quayle, noted architect, designed the three-story brick and sandstone building located in the center of the town at the southwest corner of West 26th Avenue and Federal Boulevard, where the modern Denver … [Read more...] about Gallagher: History of the Highlands