Colorado Black lawmakers propose study of racial equity, solutions

Several state lawmakers want to zero in on deep-rooted disparities that are holding back Black Coloradans economically, from low homeownership to disproportionately high incarceration rates, and expand the search for solutions. That’s the aim of legislation unveiled Wednesday that would charge History Colorado, the state’s historical society, with undertaking a comprehensive study into the reverberations … Read more

200 merry tubas, beers, “Elf”

A jolly old Santa crawl Saturday. In just over a year, the craft brewery scene on South Broadway in Denver has undergone a nearly complete overhaul as two breweries closed and three opened. You can check all three of them out, along with the street’s matriarch, Grandma’s House, during the first annual South Broadway Santa … Read more

A Christmas tree tradition that starts with pierogies rather than pickles

Editor’s note: This is part of The Know’s series, Staff Favorites. Each week, we offer our opinions on the best that Colorado has to offer for dining, shopping, entertainment, outdoor activities and more. (We’ll also let you in on some hidden gems).  I was in my thirties before I learned about the Christmas tradition of … Read more

Broomfield High junior killed in crash near school

A junior at Broomfield High School and a second person died Tuesday in a car crash that happened near the school during the school day. The multi-vehicle crash happened in the area of Main Street and Miramonte Boulevard, the Broomfield Police Department reported at 1:47 p.m. Tuesday on X. In a letter sent Wednesday to … Read more

Denver high-end bakeries are on the rise since the pandemic

Shawn Bergin has risen a long way since he started baking loaves of bread and pastries out of his basement in 2019. The owner of Bakery Four started his patisserie out of his Denver home, selling naturally leavened sourdough loaves and fresh croissants at pop-ups and farmers’ markets. He then moved into a 350-square-foot space … Read more

Bruto Denver serves one of the best dishes in America, says NYT

First came the Michelin stars. Now comes the attention. Denver has one of the best restaurant dishes in the country, according to The New York Times. Bruto’s freshly charred bread from Hearth bakery and coffee shop in RiNo was featured on the newspaper’s list of 23 of the “Best American Dishes of 2023.” “Fresh-baked bread … Read more

Colorado poll finds housing affordability, crime are top concerns

A majority of Colorado voters say home ownership is only going to become less attainable, voicing broad concerns about the cost of living and the state’s broader affordability, according to results from a bipartisan poll released Tuesday. The poll, conducted for the Colorado Polling Institute Nov. 26-27 by a team of pollsters, also found a … Read more

“Newgrass” bar taking over for Sancho’s Broken Arrow on Colfax

As the founder of a local billiards league, Patrick McNally has spent innumerable hours in bars shooting pool and drinking beer. So much so, that he noticed a niche of consumers that could use a space dedicated to their interests – namely, fans of newgrass music. “We go out to these places and these jukeboxes … Read more

Sushi Ronin in LoHi files for bankruptcy as owners battle in court

Despite its penchant for raw food in the kitchen, Sushi Ronin is burning money in the courtroom. The LoHi sushi joint filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month, nearly three years into a nasty legal battle between the business’ majority owner and initial investor, where each alleges misconduct and blames the other for the … Read more