North Denver News

By Kathryn White Are last year’s book club picks still sitting on your bedside table? Have you kept those college textbooks from 20 years ago? If your inventory of old books no longer brings you Marie Kondo-style joy, North Denver is here for you. West Side Books will make you an offer on your used books, by appointment on Tuesdays. Photo by Kathryn White West Side Books on 32nd Avenue takes appointments for Tuesdays to look at... Read more...

By Kathryn White Aging is many things, and for six men I spoke with on the topic of men and aging, it’s added up to an adventure. As years accumulate, so too have new experiences and new ways of finding wonder in their lives. And like any good adventure, each also spoke of moments of trepidation. If you’re a man wondering if you’ve packed everything you’ll need for the adventure, these six fellas—ranging in age from 30-ish to... Read more...

By Celeste Benzschawel Historic Elitch Theatre has announced the return of its Outdoor Summer Films series and the First Friday History Tours after four years of postponed in-theater programming. This summer’s films will take place on the front lawn every other Friday from July 8 to Aug. 19. The theater’s operators have selected an all-musical lineup of films, including “The Greatest Showman,” “Sing 2,” “In the Heights” and “Encanto.”... Read more...

With warmer weather upon us, scooter riders have become a much more prevalent site on North Denver streets. Recently released data from the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure shows scooter riders have traveled over 9 million miles on Denver streets. In North Denver, the highest concentration of those scooter trips are taking place in the Highland neighborhood, especially on streets leading into downtown like 29th... Read more...

West Highland and Regis are the latest two North Denver neighborhoods targeted for possible rezoning to facilitate construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) on existing residential property lots. District 1 Councilwoman Amanda Sandoval is in the planning process that eventually could lead to City Council consideration of the change, seeking comment from neighborhood residents and scheduling town hall meetings for public... Read more...