By Eric Heinz A ballot measure initiated by Denver City Council would make several changes to the elections process, including adjusting certain filing timelines, narrowing the focus of citizen-initiated ballot question, and more. The ballot […]
By Rebecca A. Hunt What is in a name? The lower section of Northwest Denver has had many names and identities since the 1850s. In the winter of 1858, when William Larimer and others laid […]
By Erika Taylor Here come those days! It’s dark. It’s damp. It’s downright chilly. And my bed covers are so delightfully cozy. Why on earth would I tousle the dog from my feet and leave […]
By Sara Martin Denver is looking to lift the TABOR rule on sales tax to combat climate change. In the 2020 election, Denver voters passed a 0.25% sales tax increase, which created the Climate Protection […]
By Basha Cohen What I didn’t expect when we hosted a Sloan’s Lake photo competition with The Denver North Star is that I would end up bawling my eyes out—literally for days. As a lifelong […]
By Eric Heinz Tomas Jimenez, 41, was trying to calm people down after a party got out of control in Sunnyside, but when he went outside to check on a disturbance he was shot and […]
By Eric Heinz The tenants of the Little Sisters of the Poor’s Mullen Home in West Highland will have to leave by Oct. 31, after the organization announced it is closing the facility. Father Mark […]
By Kathryn White The Denver Planning Board voted Sept. 7 to move a rezoning application for the majority of West Highland on to Denver City Council, which would allow nearly 4,000 additional properties to build […]
By Talia Traskos-Hart DPS Superintendent Alex Marrero has launched a new strategic roadmap for the district, with the vision of “Every Learner Thrives” as its intended goal. This roadmap seeks to improve experiences for students, […]
By Ernest Gurulé In a surprise that caught even confidants off guard, Denver Police Chief Paul Pazen announced he is retiring. After 28 years, the last four as the department’s top cop, he’s calling it […]
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