Denver Nears Two-Year Anniversary of Migrant Crisis
December 15 marks two years since Denver declared an emergency after being overwhelmed by migrant arrivals. Here’s how local leaders have approached it.
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Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: Mike Nelson Retires From Denver7
The meteorologist won awards for more than his hair.
Revamped Denver Public Library Lets Teens Be Themselves, With or Without Books
Denver Public Library’s Central Library, next to Civic Center Park downtown, is now home to a Teen Library. It’s a judgment-free zone.
This Week in Beer: Hop Farm That Supplies AC Golden Is Closing and More
TightKnit is also closing its Greeley location, while Bierstadt Lagerhaus has new cocktails on the menu.
Aurora Teens Accused of Posting Illicit Photos of High-Schoolers, Extorting Victims
Three suspects, ages eighteen, seventeen and fourteen, were arrested in connection to the case.
Meow Wolf Layoffs Cuts 8 Percent of Total Workforce, Six Denver Jobs
Six positions were eliminated in Denver. “It is especially despicable at this time of year,” the Meow Wolf Workers Collective writes.
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The Best Independent Bookstores in Denver and Beyond
If corporate bookstores aren’t your thing, Colorado still has plenty of independent sellers to support.
Aziz Ansari Adds Show to Denver Tour Date
After a surprise run at Comedy Works earlier this year, Aziz Ansari is coming back to Denver on his new standup tour.
Eat Here: Our Annual List of the 100 Denver Restaurants We Can’t Live Without
This list spans cuisines, neighborhoods and price points.
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Z Cycle Under New Ownership in Historic Colfax Building
After a turbulent few years, Z Cycle’s new owners believe they have what it takes to keep the wheels turning.
Edie Parker Cannabis Line Debuts in Colorado Dispensaries
Edie Parker made a name in fashion with handbags that became red-carpet staples for celebrities like Millie Bobby Brown, Lisa Rinna and Mindy Kaling.
Michelin-Starred Husband-and-Wife Team Bringing Speakeasy Sushi Spot to Larimer Square
Reservations are now open for the intimate, ten-seat omakase-style concept inside the former TAG space.
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The Best Record Stores in Denver
From used jazz to new pop, the vast array of vinyl in Denver-area record stores makes for a collector’s heaven.
Lawsuit Against Netflix Eyes Don’t Look Up Creators, Including David Sirota
The Denver journalist earned an Academy Award nomination for Don’t Look Up, Netflix’s second-most-successful film.
Spice Up Your Holiday With “Little Sprinkles of Striptease” From Denver Burlesque Group the Rhinettes
Add some sugar and spice to your holiday with a trio of burlesque shows that bring new meaning to Christmas songs.
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Denver Water Invented Xeriscaping. Now It Wants People to Adopt “ColoradoScaping.”
The term “xeriscaping” can have a negative connotation, so Denver Water is rebranding the sustainable landscaping practice.
Six Denver Spots Make Best Chinese Restaurants in U.S. List
Have you tried them all?
Westword Is Hiring a Culture Editor
To expand and elevate our coverage of this city’s creative scene, we’re bringing back our Culture Editor position.
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Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Getting Colder in 2024. Low-Potency Weed Won’t Heat Things Up.
The quality of cannabis, just like industry claims, can always be sniffed out by a good honker.
Go Nuts: Every Version of The Nutcracker In and Around Denver
See the holiday classic in many forms, from classic ballets to jazz twists and historical reimaginings that include a Nicola Tesla cameo.
Former Restaurant Chef and Owner Is Feeding People in a New Way
“The cost of dining has gone up so much, people can hardly afford to do it.”
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The Little Tenny That Could: Holdout House Awarded Historic Landmark Status
Denver City Council voted to preserve the alley house at 4450 Tennyson Street, nicknamed “Little Tenny,” as a historic landmark.