I was in the Book Bar on Tennyson Street the other day. When I need inspiration I often browse in book stores. Ideas pop in my head as I move through the store and look at the shelves. I walked through the fiction stacks and noticed greeting cards displayed on a door to my right and a sign…
Democrat Brianna Titone became Colorado’s first openly transgender elected legislator in 2018, helping set a course for a community that has long fought hard for recognition and acceptance. She is one of a handful of openly transgender representatives currently serving in state governments across the country, which Titone said puts her legislative actions under the microscope. “Some…
Two North Denver safe space encampments for the homeless will be opening up in June due to the efforts of the Colorado Village Collaborative. On May 5, Regis University announced that its parking lot near 50th and Federal will be one location. The second will be at Park Hill United Methodist Church. Colorado Village Collaborative which has been seeking…
After feeling lost and confused while experiencing their own sexual health issues, Stephanie Estey and Daphne Chen decided to open their own clinic, TBD Health. “We often felt like we weren’t sure what to do,” said Estey. “Whether it was a one-night stand or a condom breaking, in those moments of panic we weren’t sure…
We continue to hear people state: “I am going to wait to purchase a property until the interest rates go back down.” That thinking is going to cost every person who does wait more money in the end. In metro Denver, we still have a very low supply of homes on the market at just…
If you’re looking for something fun to do over the Labor Day weekend, you might consider checking out Mile High Flea Market. Spanning 80 acres, the outdoor flea market and enclosed shops feature 2500 sellers each weekend. Founded in 1976, Mile High is Denver’s oldest flea market located off I-76 and 88th Avenue, about 10…
On Sept. 9, Water World Colorado invited pups of all sizes to splash, swim, fetch and play in four of the park’s signature attractions. The annual event, Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day, was organized in partnership with Adams County’s Riverdale Animal Shelter with a portion of the proceeds supporting the shelter’s efforts to care for…
Throughout its history, the uniquely Mexican sound of mariachi has been a male-dominated genre. However, in recent years, women have stepped out of the shadows to establish their place in the industry by creating all-female ensembles like the Colorado-based Las Dahlias. Las Dahlias has broken away from the typical imagery of mariachi, with men dressed…
Featured photo of Willy Wilson by Mary Bea Photography. Denver photographer Willy Wilson started her journey in the industry as an assistant to her high school’s senior photographer. Although she didn’t initially pursue photography as a career, years later, she received the National Association of Professional Child Photographers’ prestigious Photographer of the Year Award in…
In Mayor Mike Johnston’s budget for Denver he requested $48.6 million to help shelter 1,000 homeless people by the end of 2023. He is asking for almost $40 million dollars to do the same in 2024. Since his election, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has put great emphasis on addressing the city’s rising homeless population, declaring…
When one thinks of a typical family outing, a trip to the veterinarian is an unlikely suggestion. But thanks to the recently constructed Vida building on the CSU Spur campus, this is no longer the case. Animal surgeries are a regular occurrence at the on-site veterinary hospital, where only a glass wall separates the doctors…
I was 16 years old when my entire life changed. It was the second week of my sophomore year in high school and I walked into my language arts class and saw the projector screen paused on Beyoncé’s Formation music video. I sat down in my assigned seat and for the next hour, a renaissance…
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