North Denver News

History: Jefferson Park: Crossroads of the Northside

By Rebecca A. Hunt Jefferson Park is not only one of our oldest North Denver neighborhoods, but one that has been subject to frequent reinvention. Rebecca Hunt Originating in the 1870s, it included parts of old Denver, Highland’s River Front, Taylors’ Subdivision along with Hager’s, Crane’s and Tynon’s Additions. It had a robust business district, a broad range of housing, good access to transit and was even home to a circus.... Read more...

Book Review: Aye, ‘Captain’: Book Details Life of Pioneering Female Sailor

By Wendy Thomas March is Women’s History Month at Denver Public Library, and to celebrate we are checking out “Woman, Captain, Rebel: The Extraordinary True Story of a Daring Icelandic Sea Captain” by Margaret Willson. Wendy Thomas This narrative nonfiction book follows the life and adventures of Captain Thurídur, a woman remarkable not only for her seafaring skills but her sense of justice and advocacy for those in marginalized... Read more...

Health and Wellness: Tai Chi Will Put a Spring In Your Step

By Erika Taylor An ancient practice, Tai Chi may seem foreign and even intimidating. When you think of it you probably picture groups of people moving meditatively together almost as if swimming against the backdrop of a serene park in China. Erika Taylor That is where most of the Tai Chi in the world takes place. And that means a lot of Americans are missing out on the plethora of benefits that Tai Chi has to offer. Luckily, it’s... Read more...

DPS Announces Lake Middle Will Not Consolidate with Another School

By Eric Heinz Lake Middle School students are getting a lesson in participatory democracy and the power of protest, as Denver Public Schools (DPS) recently announced it would not consolidate with another school with the campus. Lake students, faculty, and parents organized to argue against moving Next Steps school onto the campus, saying the school was already cramped and that the facility could not adequately meet the needs of the... Read more...

District 1 City Council Candidates Make Their Final Cases

By Eric Heinz Now less than a month away from the April 4 municipal election, the two candidates in the District 1 City Council race spoke with The Denver North Star about what what they believe makes each of them the best candidate overall. The names and responses of the candidates appear in the order they are appearing on the ballot. Ava Truckey Truckey is leaning on her experience as a business owner in Denver, and she... Read more...

‘Tough Decision’: DPS Re-examines DecliningEnrollment, Will Close Three Schools

By Eric Heinz Although just a few months ago the Denver Public Schools Board of Education decided not to move forward with any potential school closures, the enrollment numbers at struggling schools have become an issue it cannot avoid. During a recent board meeting, Superintendent Alex Marrero presented a list of 15 schools with enrollment trends considered “concerning,” and three others were deemed “critically low.” Those latter... Read more...

Denver Mayor’s Race Packed with 17 Candidates

By Eric Heinz Not sure who to vote for in Denver’s mayoral election? You’re probably not alone. A large field of 17 candidates will dominate the ballot on April 4, with a likely run-off coming after that. A recent poll, first reported by The Denver Post, from Republican firm Cygnal and Democratic firm Chism Strategies, commissioned by A Denver for Us All, showed a survey of about 400 likely Denver voters did not give more than 8% of... Read more...
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