North Denver News

Saturday, June 15,  2 p.m. to 11:30 p.mHistoric Elitch Theatre, 4600 W. 37th Ave. By Kathryn White This year’s North Denver Pride festivities include a free, all-ages festival at the Historic Elitch Theatre, a parade along Tennyson Street and an extended screening of the 1995 American comedy “To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar” starring Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze and John Leguizamo. Read on for details. 2 to 6... Read more...

By Jill Carstens Seth Heard takes a break to be photographed at work, where he is a crew lead for The Other Side Furniture Boutique, a nonprofit social enterprise near Federal and Speer boulevards. Photo by Jill Carstens Seth Heard was at a crossroads. He had failed probation three times and was facing time in jail. Growing up with family issues and raised by his grandmother, his problems were about to go from bad to worse.  But... Read more...

By The Denver North Star staff The Sloan’s Lake Wide Open Putt-Putt Bar Crawl raises money for the Sloan’s Lake Park Foundation, the community organization focused on saving and improving Sloan’s Lake and the surrounding park. Photo by Basha Cohen Mark your calendars and post these fun North Denver community events to your fridge. See you there! MAY Highlands Square Farmers MarketSundays, May 19-Oct. 1332nd Avenue from Julian to... Read more...

By Allen Cowgill 23rd Avenue Sculpture Studio supplied North Denver with decorative and functional railings, gates and more for over 32 years, starting with Dennis West and continuing with Amoreena and Josh Corbin. Left to right: Amoreena, Alden, Charleigh and Josh Corbin in front of the studio. Photo by Allen Cowgill 23rd Avenue Sculpture Studio will leave the Sloan’s Lake neighborhood later this year after being part of the... Read more...

By The Denver North Star staff Timber fencing from Pecos to Zuni streets was removed and shredded in late March. Photo by Kathryn White Sunnyside and Chaffee Park residents adjacent to I-70, and drivers on the highway, now see signs that CDOT’s I-70 noise wall replacement project has finally begun. In late March, crews began dismantling and shredding 50-year-old timber fencing from Pecos to Zuni. A spokesperson for the project said... Read more...

By The Denver North Star staff Congratulations to two North Denver authors whose books were recently published.  “Top 3 Fix” by Rick Olderman “Top 3 Fix” by Rick Olderman When The Denver North Star last caught up with Rick Olderman in 2022, he had sold his physical therapy clinic in North Denver and was adding a raft of new skills to his 25 years in the profession. He focused his work on helping people with chronic pain issues,... Read more...

By The Denver North Star staff Historic Elitch Theatre will offer a one-week summer camp for kids, June 10-14. Led by experienced instructors and theater professionals, campers will engage in a variety of activities designed to develop their acting, singing and dancing skills. “Our summer camp offers a unique opportunity for children to explore the world of theater while being surrounded by the rich history and ambiance of the Historic... Read more...

By Kathryn White The crowded gym set off decibel-level warnings as 161 student athletes from 11 schools took turns battling it out on three mats over seven hours. Bleachers full of friends and family cheered athletes on, some moving forward to crouch next to the mats. Little attention was paid to heavy snow falling throughout the day, visible through the gym’s small windows. Denver North hosted the district league championship for... Read more...

City Council Rejects Drive-Thru Rezoning for 4850 Federal Blvd. By Kathryn White Timing could’ve been everything for the former Village Inn site at 4850 Federal Blvd.  City Council voted Jan. 8 to reject a rezoning request that would have allowed a drive-thru restaurant on the property. A city plan explicitly discouraging new drive-thrus on this stretch of Federal is up for final approval Jan. 22. Paul Engler grew up in a house... Read more...

By London Lyle View from the front of the Mullen Home at 3629 W. 29th Ave. Photo by Kathryn White On Dec. 21, 2023, a deal between the Archdiocese and the city of Denver went into effect with multiple migrant families moving into the Mullen Home (formerly run by the Little Sisters of the Poor) on 3629 W. 29th Ave. Seven migrant families are currently staying in the Mullen Home, and this number will gradually ramp up over the coming... Read more...