Arts and Culture
All Aboard the ‘Freak Train’ at The Bug Theatre
By Toni Tresca Freak Train at The Bug Theatre is billed as a cross between a variety show and an open mic night in which the first 12 people to sign up get five minutes […]
Month: October 2022
Arts and Culture
Spook-Tacular Happenings This Month in North Denver
By Basha Cohen From Halloween costume balls to boozy chills and thrills to haunted houses for the creep-seekers among us to family-and-pet-friendly trick-or-treat festivities, Halloween 2022 is a witchy cauldron of activities. For the best […]
Politics
Valdez Faces Ambitious Challengers in State HD 5 Race
By Eric Heinz Rep. Alex Valdez, D-5, who represents North Denver, is finishing up his second term in the Colorado House, spearheading a number of environmental policies along the way. This November, he faces two […]
Community
Quality Inn Closure Forces Scramble for Temporary Housing
By Eric Heinz Advocates for keeping people housed in Denver have been furious about what they said was an abrupt closure of the Quality Inn at 2601 Zuni St. The motel had been housing people […]
Arts and Culture
BookBar Announces Closure, Will Shutter Jan. 31
By Eric Heinz For Nicole Sullivan, it was a mixed range of emotions in deciding to close BookBar. The BookBar owner announced recently that the Tennyson location will close Jan. 31 after 10 years in […]
Politics
Voters to Decide on Funding Legal Eviction Defense
By Talia Traskos-Hart This November, Denver voters will determine whether to establish a legal representation fund for tenants facing eviction. The ballot initiative in question, Initiative 305 titled “No Eviction Without Representation,” would establish an […]
Politics
Denver Voters Asked to Continue Tax for Homelessness Fund
By Corbett Stevenson In 2020, Denver voters passed the Homelessness Resolution Fund—a 0.25% sales tax increase dedicated to city and county-wide programs assisting people experiencing homelessness. This November, Denver will be asked to vote on […]
Education
Centennial Elementary Launches Fundraising Effort
By Celeste Benzschawel It’s that time of year again: school fundraising season. Centennial Elementary, like many schools across the country, relies heavily on fundraising and donations to keep their programs flourishing. This year, the school […]
Opinion
Letter: Ordinance 307 is key to fixing North Denver’s sidewalks
By Philip Taylor Sidewalks are the cornerstone of a vibrant, cohesive and equitable community. They connect neighbors and provide a vital link to places like parks, schools, grocery stores and bus stops. For those who are […]
Politics
Ballot Question to Ask City to Reduce Waste
By Talia Traskos-Hart I n the years of knocking on doors around Denver for environmental causes, Ean Tafoya, the co-author and co-campaign director of this year’s “Waste No More” ballot initiative, began to notice a […]