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Bill Vidal, new Denver mayor, talks good cops and bad at swearing-in ceremony

Bill Vidal​The most-asked question that new Denver mayor Bill Vidal has heard since it became clear he was going to be the 44th leader of the city has been this: What is he going to do about the cop problem? Allegations of police brutality among the ranks of the Denver Police Department have ... More >>

The Edge: Westword's Winter Activity Guide 2010-2011

Chile roasters will make the most of Denver next fall with a change to the zoning code

​Chile pepper season is coming to an end in Denver, and the vendors who sell the smoky-hot goodness from New Mexico and southern Colorado will soon be packing up their roasters, bushel baskets and awnings for the winter -- if they haven't already. But the city's new zoning code -- approved th ... More >>

City Park Dispensary: Medical marijuana center too close to juvenile hall, forced to close soon

​Last week a reader posted a tip that City Park Dispensary -- which garnered a favorable review from us back in July for its unique strains -- was being forced to close down. Unfortunately, the rumor is true. And the reason has is approximately 100 feet long.

Medical marijuana dispensaries in Denver: 256 and counting

​Early this year, reports that the city had issued more than 390 sales tax licenses to medical marijuana dispensaries led many to proclaim Denver "Cannabis Capital USA." But once city council passed new dispensary regulations on January 11 requiring all current dispensary owners to apply for ... More >>

The Prius can take owners on a wild ride

John Hickenlooper and the case of the vanishing F-bombs

The video above, promoting Hick Town, a proposed documentary/reality series by director George Hickenlooper starring his cousin, Denver mayor John Hickenlooper, has been available on YouTube for months. Most of the footage was shot during the Democratic National Convention -- hence the presence of ... More >>

Why doesn't Colorado get the point of needle exchange programs?

City Announces DNC Protest Route...Sort Of

Phil Van Cise: Scourge of Denver's Underworld

Fearless DA Phil Van Cise cleaned up Denver — and it cost him his career. Can a new justice center right an old wrong?

Shirt Happens

John Hickenlooper would give you the flag off his back.

The Denver Press Club's Gridiron Show Versus the Rockies

Family Affair

Tiffany McAdam looks to the future with hope.

We're Not Worthy

Charity began at home. This home.

Day of the Dad

Denver's fathers reconnect with their families and themselves.

No Reservation Needed

Homeless women and families have a new place in Denver to lay their heads.