Johnston Touts Homeless Efforts, Looks Ahead to Affordability in State of the City
“If we want to keep the mom and the grandma and the college graduate in Denver, we can, but we have to choose it and we have to fight for it.”
Author
Showing 397 - 418 of 632
Mike Johnston Promised to End Homelessness in His First Term. Here’s What He Did His First Year
As Denver’s mayor delivers his State of the City address, we look back over his first twelve months.
Mayor Pledges Housing Assistance to Help Downtown Denver Residents
“The truth is you can only live in San Francisco if you’re rich. We do not want Denver to be a city where only the rich live.”
Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer Launches in Colorado Ahead of RNC Speech
Despite being sober for a year and a half after struggling with addiction, the retired wrestler is slinging booze.
Denver Concert-Goers Get Baked Courtesy of the “Smoke Thrower”
“If I were to do that in Louisiana, I would go to jail, for sure, but you’re not going to catch me on the news for something like this out here.”
Tobacco Giant Investing $600 Million in Aurora to Open Zyn Nicotine Pouch Factory
The company expects to fill 500 jobs for the facility over the next two years.
advertisement
Denver Police Create Rideshare Pick-Up Zone to Reduce Violence Downtown
Starting July 12, certain blocks in the Ballpark District and LoDo will be off-limits on Friday and Saturday nights.
Denver Residents Shared Their Biggest Safety Concerns With Mayor Johnston
The mayor and city officials will soon hold a similar town hall series on affordability in Denver.
Denver Closes Last Migrant Hotel, Reports Empty Shelters for First Time Since 2022
“It was a huge labor of love. We’ve been moving folks for the last two months or so out of that facility.”
Denver Mayor, Advocates Vow to Protect Homeless After SCOTUS Camping Ban Ruling
Mayor Mike Johnston has assured “nothing changes” after a Supreme Court ruling in favor of camping bans, but advocates are on edge.
After Three Months With a Micro-Community for the Homeless, Neighbors Are Still on the Fence
Staff at La Paz micro-community in Denver’s Overland neighborhood say they’re seeing homeless residents improve, but some neighbors are concerned.
Central Denver Residents Want Scooters Off the Sidewalks
Residents near Colfax Avenue are worried construction will lead to more speeding in their neighborhoods, as well.
advertisement
Hey, Denver, Some of Us Bike to Work Every Day. Where’s Our Holiday?
Today is Bike to Work Day. But what about bike commuters who put up with the challenges every day?
Denver Spending $2 Million in Effort to Cut Traffic Deaths, Starting With Alameda and Federal
The city is increasing red light time, speed warnings and enforcement on two major roads, and other streets could be next.
Take That, Utah: Outside Festival a Win for Colorado
“The way the industry showed up, the environment that was created, people were connecting, happy, there were tons of kids and families, it was safe, fun.”
Denver Water Gives Up Two-Thirds of High Line Canal to Arapahoe County
Arapahoe County will now own more than 45 miles of the historic High Line Canal, one of Colorado’s most popular urban trails.
Guaranteed Income Helps Move Almost 300 People Into Housing After One Year
“We see a path to policy, and we think a policy based on these initial results would be something beneficial to society.”
Jefferson County Pauses Controversial Trailhead Plans
Nearby homeowners said the trailhead’s parking lot would threaten lives during wildfire season, while commissioners wanted more details on the overall plans.
advertisement
Goodwill of Colorado Building Free High School for Adults, Daycare Included
The new school in Aurora will offer free tuition, daycare and career assistance for students.
Ballpark General Improvement District Gets Early Nod From City Council
The added tax and services would address a “doughnut hole” in services in between Lower Downtown and RiNo, according to proponents.
Denver Residents Throw Wedding for LGBTQ Migrants From Venezuela
Amarilis and Mariangy Delgado Gutierrez tied the knot at Sloan’s Lake on Sunday.
Mayor Johnston Faces Sharp Criticism from Montbello Residents Over Inaction and Inequality
“I’m begging and pleading, don’t forget about Montbello.”