A source of free food, mental health support, and more for Denver students will soon close

A center that provides free food, clothing, mental health support, workforce training, and more to students and families at six public schools in Denver will close in less than three months. The middle and high schools served by the resource center are known as “pathways schools” and work with students who have struggled at traditional … Read more

What to do this week in Denver: Baseball; First Friday; eclipse

Purple power Friday. The Colorado Rockies, who lost 16-1 on Opening Day in Arizona, will return to Denver for the team’s home opener on Friday, April 5, and if that score is any indication, you might need a drink before, during or after the game. The bars and restaurants around Coors Field will, of course, … Read more

Learn to make sushi, pasta, more at these Denver restaurants

Maybe you’ve left one of your favorite restaurants wishing you could recreate a similar dish at home or wondered if you had it in you to turn flour and eggs into a delectable homemade pasta. Or perhaps you’ve streamed so many cooking shows you’re eager for the chance to finally say “Yes, chef!” for real. … Read more

Lauren Boebert hospitalized for blood clot, undergoes surgery

U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert underwent surgery for a blood clot after being admitted to a Loveland hospital with severe leg swelling Monday afternoon, campaign officials announced Tuesday night. Boebert, 37, was admitted to UCHealth Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland with severe swelling in her upper left leg Monday afternoon, campaign officials said in … Read more

Lawmakers poised to ban occupancy limits in Colorado cities

Colorado lawmakers are poised to ban occupancy limits in cities and towns across the state, clearing the way for more roommates to live together as part of Democrats’ push to reform local zoning regulations and address the state’s housing crisis. Roughly two dozen cities and towns in Colorado have the type of occupancy limits that … Read more

Westminster’s housing crisis faces local opposition, state demands

Jodi Lovejoy can look out the window of her Westminster apartment and see the mountains of the Front Range. She can track the rolling clouds and watch the weather change over the peaks, something she used to do with her children. The neighborhood is quiet, dotted by mature trees. She doesn’t own the two bedrooms … Read more

Vice President Kamala Harris to visit Denver next week

Vice President Kamala Harris will visit Denver on Tuesday as part of a four-state trip following President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address. Related Articles Politics | Step aside, wolves: The next Colorado wildlife reintroduction could be the elusive wolverine Politics | Colorado unveils first rules for facilitating psychedelic therapy Politics | Joe Biden, … Read more

Denver considers barring restaurants from offering soda in kids’ meals

A new regulation proposed in the Denver City Council would mandate that restaurants list just two drink options on their menus as part of combo meals for children: Water or milk? The proposal aims to sideline sodas and sugary drinks and help drive healthier dietary choices for young Denverites at a time when health care … Read more

Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times

Wendy’s says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants. The burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach pricing after media picked up on comments by CEO Kirk Tanner that the company would test features like dynamic pricing at restaurants. Companies like Uber have used … Read more

Colorado child sex abuse constitutional amendment faces new opposition

Unexpected partisan opposition to a state constitutional amendment that’s aimed at clearing the way for survivors of childhood sexual assault to sue over older claims has clouded the measure’s chances in the Colorado Senate. Backers, who are working to shore up support, see it as a black-and-white proposal that would give survivors of abuse that … Read more