The City of Denver is speeding up its Elevate Denver bond program to help accelerate recovery from the COVID-19-induced economic downturn. “Now more than ever, people in our community need access to good-paying jobs, so we’re deploying the same job-creating tools used to bring us out of past recessions by accelerating […]
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‘Tis the season for publications and websites to let us know whether we should feel good about where we live. And U.S. News & World Report‘s just-released roster should give those who reside in Boulder and Denver, as well as Coloradans in general, a warm glow. The outlet’s “150 Best […]
Thanks to a few eased restrictions on bar games, the 1Up Arcade Bar has finally been able to reopen its LoDo location, according to owner Jourdan Adler. The games are now spaced to follow social distancing guidelines, and groups are limited to four players each. For food, the Sweet Combforts […]
While Denver’s ballot looks dauntingly long, many of the items are simply housekeeping measures — but we all know how dirty houses can get. There was plenty of down-and-dirty fighting over a few of the proposals that Denver City Council referred to the ballot. This year, Denver voters can decide […]
See that mother of a drink above? To find out where to get it this weekend, you’ll just have to keep reading. Then keep going for more tasty happenings this weekend and beyond. Friday, October 2Ah, those innocent April days, when you canceled your vacation to Tokyo and were offered […]
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. As the first major U.S. city with retail cannabis, Denver’s connection with 4/20 is well established, but the unofficial pot holiday’s future in the Mile High is uncertain post-COVID. While […]
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. Stuck at the house? This week, you can stay inside, get online and experience a variety of programs, both entertaining and enlightening — and all free. And at the end […]
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. With more and more Americans receiving vaccines, the City of Denver will soon begin reopening recreation centers and pools. According to the just-announced schedule, on May 3 the weight rooms […]
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. Despite being the first state to legalize recreational marijuana, Colorado still doesn’t have a certified marijuana workers’ union. That could change, though, if a National Labor Relations Board hearing goes […]
DENVER— A petition to allow dogs off-leash at Denver city parks during select hours is gaining traction. Mary Francis launched the petition “Denver off-leash Dogs” on Change.org two weeks ago. The petition’s goal is to allow dogs off-leash at Denver city parks between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. Francis says […]
THURSDAY THROUGH FEB. 3 The Sundance Film Festival moves around the country this year with 12 feature films and the festival experience, some online and others for private art house screenings for personally distanced groups of nine. $600. Colorado’s site is Sie Film Center in Denver, 2510 E. Colfax Ave. […]
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. Denver never did get its Trump Tower. Back in 2006, Donald Trump — the New York developer then best known for his yellow pompadour and starring role on The Apprentice […]
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. Activists want Denver to straighten up and fly right, and two billboards erected on January 18 by In Defense of Animals and Canada Geese Protection Colorado are designed to remind residents […]
Gary Reed’s “Equitable Building Staircase” focuses on the interior details of one of Denver’s oldest structures. (Provided by the Denver Architecture Foundation) The online-only “Y/OUR Denver” exhibition is rare in that it gives viewers a chance to appreciate two art forms as they exist in the city today. It’s half […]
^ I Support Local Community Journalism Support the independent voice of Denver and help keep the future of Westword free. We’ve left 2020 in the dumpster: Time for a new start. You can take a virtual class, watch a virtual show…or venture out into the great outdoors. This weekend, there […]
Not only did Carlos Villela, Daniella Soira and Noah Avli get brand new bikes Friday, they got to take them for several spins inside the school lunchroom. The three were among the first of the second-graders at Castro Elementary School in west Denver to get their bicycles and helmets as […]
The City of Denver, the State of Colorado and a handful of homeless residents will face off in federal court this week during an evidentiary hearing regarding a lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court of Colorado in October. “You only get an evidentiary hearing at this point if you need emergent […]
For millennia, humans have been fascinated by the mysteries of the sky — and nothing has captivated their imagination like the spectacular light phenomenon known as the Northern Lights, or the Aurora Borealis. Still, capturing the phenomenon on video from Earth proved tricky, and shooting from high in the sky […]
By Ann Saphir and Kevin Mohatt SAN FRANCISCO/DENVER (Reuters) – The United States is having a Thanksgiving holiday like no other. More than 20 million people are on some form of unemployment insurance, and a fresh wave of layoffs is coming, as restaurants and other in-person businesses close amid a […]
Garden of the Gods has trails perfect for hikers of all skill and ability level. (Mindy Sink, Special to The Denver Post) Even with wildfires and the change of season, hiking is still on for those interested in some quality outdoor time. Whether you’re hiking solo or with family to […]
Welcome to the winter wonderland of 2020, where Santa visits are virtual or behind a mask and interactive kids’ activities have been nixed until next year. Yet, there’s still a lot that’s merry and bright this year as organizations and venues work at making the season special for kids despite […]
By Storyhub From the moment you arrive in Estes Park, it’s clear that this mountainside community is unlike anywhere else in America. With its crisp mountain air, magnificent views, and abundant amenities, the Colorado town is a Rocky Mountain paradise. For more than a century, Estes Park has been welcoming […]