On an unusually warm Thursday evening this early December, I visited The Bar at Plaza 38 to hear the Latin jazz sounds of The JT Jazz Trio–which, on this night, actually showcased five seasoned musicians. […]
It was three summers ago when Kelly Hersh brought her kids to Escuela Valdez Elementary to use their school’s playground and enjoy an off day, when halfway through the fun she felt the sun was […]
We all love North Denver, but one of the great things about our community is our proximity to the mountains and ability to easily get away from the city! This winter, there are lots of […]
They really prioritized engaging the community from the beginning of the project” isn’t a line often spoken about developers planning a large infill project, nor is it common to see neighborhood residents lining up at […]
Update: Supporters on council failed to override Mayor Hancock’s veto, so the legislation will not go into effect. Editor’s Note: this edition of The Denver North Star went to press on 12/12/21, the day before […]
There’s a new intergenerational home sharing option in Denver and—like the others it joined—Odd Couples Housing is looking to leverage spare bedrooms across the greater metro area. According to the Joint Center for Housing Studies […]
What’s the very best gift you can give yourself this holiday season? The gift of skipping overspending, overcommitting to time at the mall, and overthinking how to give that perfect thing to everyone on your […]
We are living in continuously interesting times. Martin Shaw’s book, “Smoke Hole: Looking to the Wild in the Time of the Spyglass” (Chelsea Green, 2021), summarizes it well: “it’s a time of great paradox: we […]
With North Denver’s relatively high vaccination rate and restrictions loosened, holiday celebrations are feeling more normal this year, such as Highland Methodist United Church’s annual tree lighting. Last year, attendees stood in marked circles spaced […]
I will admit that I love the holidays, and as a preschool teacher for many years, this time of the season provided its own curriculum. Families were encouraged to bring in their unique traditions to […]
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