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The new branch is 6,000 square feet and will feature a larger collection and more resources.
Denver’s newest library opens in Westwood
It’s the second library in the neighborhood, which is home to the smallest branch in the city.
denverite.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The new branch is 6,000 square feet and will feature a larger collection and more resources.
An effort to update city plans for Denver’s neighborhoods will be slowed by two years due to recent layoffs at the city.
Denver’s next neighborhood plans will be delayed by budget cuts
But the Near Northeast, South Central and Far Northwest areas are still next on deck.
denverite.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:26 PM
An effort to update city plans for Denver’s neighborhoods will be slowed by two years due to recent layoffs at the city.
The team may be named for the state’s capital, but it could still cancel its plans to build a permanent home in Denver.
Denver Summit FC warns it could move stadium outside city amid delays
Denver City Council recently delayed a key vote to release public dollars to help build the women's soccer stadium.
denverite.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The team may be named for the state’s capital, but it could still cancel its plans to build a permanent home in Denver.
Pandemic-era closures, a surge in work-from-home culture and years of construction on 16th Street have left many of the Pavilions' storefronts vacant.
Denver Pavilions was once worth $100 million. Is the city getting a deal or a dead mall?
The crown jewel could sell to the Downtown Development Authority for just $37 million.
denverite.com
November 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Pandemic-era closures, a surge in work-from-home culture and years of construction on 16th Street have left many of the Pavilions' storefronts vacant.
House District 5 covers central Denver. The seat is currently held by Democratic state Rep. Alex Valdez, who is term-limited.
Get to know Rayna Kingston, candidate for House District 5
Rayna Kingston is currently running against Justine Sandoval and Thaddues Clayton.
denverite.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:40 AM
House District 5 covers central Denver. The seat is currently held by Democratic state Rep. Alex Valdez, who is term-limited.
This Thanksgiving, you can brag that your wine was selected by the nation’s best restaurant.
Three Thanksgiving wine recommendations from a celebrated Boulder sommelier
Award-winning Boulder restaurateur and oenophile Bobby Stuckey recommends three wines under $30.
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November 16, 2025 at 9:26 PM
This Thanksgiving, you can brag that your wine was selected by the nation’s best restaurant.
"One of our main pillars here is ‘literacy is justice.' If you can read, you can go anywhere and do anything."
The Ruby Hill Boyz: Meet the Denver Dads behind these students' reading success
The tutors help kids who are reading or doing math below grade level in small groups — with some choosing to become teachers.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"One of our main pillars here is ‘literacy is justice.' If you can read, you can go anywhere and do anything."
Keep your Rolodex of places fresh.
Hidden gems and new businesses to check out in Denver
Join us on Off the Beaten Path
denverite.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Keep your Rolodex of places fresh.
As family homelessness rises in Denver, the city’s housing department is making changes to how it provides winter shelter for parents and their children.
Family homelessness is growing in Denver, but some fixes to the winter shelter system are coming
The goal: ensure Denver families can come in from the cold quickly.
denverite.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:40 AM
As family homelessness rises in Denver, the city’s housing department is making changes to how it provides winter shelter for parents and their children.
The city of Denver has a flurry of ways it supports kids.
But navigating all the various city websites — not to mention all the not-city websites — can be an onerous task for parents.
But navigating all the various city websites — not to mention all the not-city websites — can be an onerous task for parents.
This new city website makes it easier to find support for kids and parents
Whether your child is looking for things to do, mental health care or a meal, the city has a “one-stop shop” for you.
denverite.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The city of Denver has a flurry of ways it supports kids.
But navigating all the various city websites — not to mention all the not-city websites — can be an onerous task for parents.
But navigating all the various city websites — not to mention all the not-city websites — can be an onerous task for parents.
It’s one of the highest voter turnouts for Denver in recent odd-year elections.
Denver turnout was higher amid a national blue wave
And they mostly liked what they saw.
denverite.com
November 15, 2025 at 6:29 PM
It’s one of the highest voter turnouts for Denver in recent odd-year elections.
Expired license enforcement starts up again today.
Expired license plate? DPD says it’s coming for you
Denver police are once again doing a monthlong campaign to target expired license plates.
denverite.com
November 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Expired license enforcement starts up again today.
"We feel like we're being displaced."
A new nonprofit is taking over the Globeville Rec Center, spurring community controversy
The longstanding Birdseed Collective is soon moving out after the Denver Dream Center won the city's contract.
denverite.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:40 AM
"We feel like we're being displaced."
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We can help.
Things to do in Denver this weekend, Nov. 14-16
Holiday shopping season has arrived.
denverite.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? We can help.
Denver City Council members delayed a key vote to release $50 million in city funds for construction at the site of the future professional women’s soccer stadium.
Denver’s NWSL team is on a tight deadline. Some city leaders are tapping the brakes on a new stadium
“We should not be rushing a spending decision of this level because of agreements between private parties.”
denverite.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Denver City Council members delayed a key vote to release $50 million in city funds for construction at the site of the future professional women’s soccer stadium.
Ivy Ha never imagined her life would be in a museum exhibit.
Now, she's one of almost 40 community members who contributed oral stories to the “Big Dreams in Denver’s Little Saigon,” now open at the History Colorado Center.
Now, she's one of almost 40 community members who contributed oral stories to the “Big Dreams in Denver’s Little Saigon,” now open at the History Colorado Center.
‘Hiding all this inside my heart:’ the collective story of Denver’s Little Saigon
"Big Dreams in Denver’s Little Saigon” is now showing at History Colorado. It’s powered by community oral historians who gathered stories from their friends and family.
denverite.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Ivy Ha never imagined her life would be in a museum exhibit.
Now, she's one of almost 40 community members who contributed oral stories to the “Big Dreams in Denver’s Little Saigon,” now open at the History Colorado Center.
Now, she's one of almost 40 community members who contributed oral stories to the “Big Dreams in Denver’s Little Saigon,” now open at the History Colorado Center.
The new Denver Dry Apartments, slated to open in 2027, will add 106 apartments with rent restrictions to the historic building.
Denver Dry Goods kickstarted downtown 30 years ago. Developers hope it can happen again
A housing project at the historic building kicked off Wednesday.
denverite.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
The new Denver Dry Apartments, slated to open in 2027, will add 106 apartments with rent restrictions to the historic building.
The concrete channel at Uvalda Street and 56th Avenue has been transformed into a grassy creek, an upgrade that should make the system more effective and perhaps more aesthetic.
Montbello’s concrete drainage ditches just got a little greener
The channel can now handle a 100-year flood. It’s also just nicer.
denverite.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
The concrete channel at Uvalda Street and 56th Avenue has been transformed into a grassy creek, an upgrade that should make the system more effective and perhaps more aesthetic.
Milliman’s reprimand will be placed in his personnel file. He will have to complete additional training in community relations, de-escalation techniques, and interview and interrogation skills, the letter states.
Colorado officer in Flock package theft controversy was ‘rude,’ ‘dismissive,’ chief says
"Your demeanor during this incident was observed to be unprofessional."
denverite.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Milliman’s reprimand will be placed in his personnel file. He will have to complete additional training in community relations, de-escalation techniques, and interview and interrogation skills, the letter states.
A surge of car thefts at Denver International Airport has all but ended.
More than 700 cars were stolen from Denver’s airport in 2023. This year, it’s less than 100
Patrols, cameras and criminal busts are driving down auto theft at DIA.
denverite.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
A surge of car thefts at Denver International Airport has all but ended.
Jamie Rife is leaving to be a vice president with Housing Connector, a nonprofit that provides housing for homeless people in several cities across the United States.
Denver’s top housing official steps down to take nonprofit job
Jamie Rife has been with the Department of Housing Stability since 2023.
denverite.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Jamie Rife is leaving to be a vice president with Housing Connector, a nonprofit that provides housing for homeless people in several cities across the United States.
Alejandro Menocal, a former detainee, alleged in the lawsuit that he and other detainees were forced to do manual labor for $1 a day and were threatened with solitary confinement if they refused.
A decade-old Aurora ICE detention center lawsuit reaches the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court case puts the original, 11-year-old detainee labor case on hold.
www.cpr.org
November 13, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Alejandro Menocal, a former detainee, alleged in the lawsuit that he and other detainees were forced to do manual labor for $1 a day and were threatened with solitary confinement if they refused.
Over the past year, Denverite has investigated cracks in the city's winter family shelter system.
Following our reporting, Denver has made several concrete changes in how it plans to shelter families on cold nights over the coming winter.
Following our reporting, Denver has made several concrete changes in how it plans to shelter families on cold nights over the coming winter.
Family homelessness is growing in Denver, but some fixes to the winter shelter system are coming
The goal: ensure Denver families can come in from the cold quickly.
denverite.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Over the past year, Denverite has investigated cracks in the city's winter family shelter system.
Following our reporting, Denver has made several concrete changes in how it plans to shelter families on cold nights over the coming winter.
Following our reporting, Denver has made several concrete changes in how it plans to shelter families on cold nights over the coming winter.
There could be more to come.
Solar storms bring colorful northern lights to unexpected places in the US, including Colorado
Space weather forecasters confirmed that storms reached severe levels on Tuesday, triggering vibrant northern lights as far south as Kansas, Colorado and Texas.
www.cpr.org
November 12, 2025 at 9:26 PM
There could be more to come.