By Allen Cowgill
Over two SUNI Sippers this summer, Elizabeth Morales was on the hunt for community members who wanted to get involved and make a positive impact through micro grants.
The happy hour events for the Sunnyside United Neighbors Incorporated (SUNI), the registered neighborhood organization for Sunnyside, were opportunities for her to engage community members. Morales works for the Denver Department of Transportation and...
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By Basha Cohen
With a Ho-Ho-Ho and a Hee-Hee-Hee, it’s time to go out on that shopping spree! No need to hit the malls. Consider being old-school and get off your computer to truly enjoy the spirit of the gift-giving season right in the heart of Northwest Denver.
The smell of cinnamon and sage, the touch of something fuzzy or furry, the flicker of a feather or sequin, the scent of a candle, the perfect cozy hat, cocktails to-go, or...
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By Hannah Evans
Spooky season may have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean you can’t curl up with a good book and indulge in some frightening tales as the weather gets colder.
Hannah Evans
Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes’ “A Haunted History of Invisible Women: True Stories of America’s Ghosts” (2022, Citadel Press) is a great candidate to do just that with, especially since it has a fun local tiein — Goldspot Brewing Company,...
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By Eric Heinz
Lianne Evans said she has been coming to Bienvenidos Food Bank in Sunnyside for about two years, and without it, as prices have surged lately, it would be a struggle to get by.
“There have been a lot of things that have gone up in price, like getting a corned beef this year for Easter, if you think about it, how expensive it is,” Evans said.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the consumer price index for...
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By David Sabados
I hope autumn is treating you well. I don’t like to take space away from the news often, but we’ve had a lot going on and I wanted to take this opportunity to update our readers on a few important, exciting developments.
David Sabados
We’re proud to be part of a resurgence of print media across the country, providing quality local news at no cost to our community. The current dumpster fire at Twitter, a platform...
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By Kathryn White
Lake Steam is here to stay,” said manager Sky Brown. Business was brisk at the 95-year-old bathhouse when The Denver North Star stopped by recently to clear up confusion about its recent sale.
Public records show the 3540 W. Colfax Ave. property was sold to Boom Car Wash LLC for $2 million. BusinessDen first reported the transaction on Oct. 18 but had few details about its future until Tyler Weston and Scott Kilkenny,...
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By Sara Martin
Ron Thomas, who was recently sworn in as Denver’s new police chief, faces numerous questions as he takes on the mantle of the city’s arm of public safety.
A town hall was recently hosted by Task Force to Reimagine Policing and Public Safety with Chief Thomas to offer a chance for community members to ask questions about the future of the Denver Police Department (DPD) and the practices he envisions.
Ron...
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By Eric Heinz
With larger revenue streams than in the last few years due to COVID-19, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock is aiming for the city to spend about $1.6 billion next year, a nearly 11% increase from 2022.
Amanda P. Sandoval
Councilwoman Amanda P. Sandoval, who represents Northwest Denver, said she was able to get her budget amendments forwarded, one of which was $500,000 to study the 38th Avenue corridor, something she said...
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By Eric Heinz
Nonprofit BookGive is aiming to continue fueling minds within the former gas station it turned into a headquarters.
As its partner BookBar will close in January, Melissa Monforti, the executive director of BookGive, said the nonprofit will continue to operate at its location and provide programs.
“Of course it’s going to change some things because we have depended on that income. The BookBar supports BookGive with...
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By Kathryn White
In the wee hours one late January 2022 morning, teams of Denverites fanned out across the city. They were tasked with tallying the number of people who were unsheltered that night, sleeping on streets or in some other place not meant for human habitation.
They drove two per car and counted individuals, tents, RVs, and other vehicles turned into sleeping quarters. Snow covered the ground and temperatures hovered near...
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