Teachers Air Grievances at First School Board Meeting After Strike Vote
In the first school board meeting since the Denver teachers’ union voted to strike, teachers and their supporters let the board know they aren’t happy.
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Denver Teachers’ Union Votes “Yes” on Striking
The Denver teachers’ union just voted to strike for the first time since 1994.
Lutheran Family Services Elects First Refugee Boardmember
Lutheran Family Services has been resettling refugees in Colorado since the mid-’70s. Now, the organization will have a refugee voice on its board.
Bargaining Negotiations Fail; Denver Teachers’ Union Will Take Strike Vote
After negotiations with DPS failed, the teachers’ union will vote on whether to strike for the first time since 1994.
Denver Squares Off With Short-Term Rental Operator
The city faced off against a short term rental operator on Marion Street over whether the home is actually the operator’s primary residence.
Superintendent Susana Cordova’s Thoughts on Bargaining With Teachers’ Union
With a possible teachers strike looming in Denver, Superintendent Susana Cordova spoke to Westword about what’s been happening in bargaining with the teachers’ union.
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Rose Community Foundation Gives a Million Dollars to Local Groups Fighting Hate
The Rose Community Foundation donated over a million dollars in 2018 to organizations serving vulnerable populations.
Teachers Demonstrate During Last Week of Bargaining With DPS
As a possible strike looms, Denver teachers are demonstrating in this last week of bargaining with the district.
New Bill Would Simplify Process for Changing Gender on Birth Certificates
A new bill introduced in the Colorado legislature would simplify the process for changing gender on birth certificates.
Short-Term Rentals Will Get New Rules in Early February
Denver’s short term rental regulations will now include insurance requirements and will clarify grounds for license application denial and license revocation.
Broncos Hire Vic Fangio as New Head Coach
The Broncos have hired Vic Fangio as the team’s new head coach.
Jared Polis Upholds Inclusivity and Strength in Diversity in First Speech as Governor
In his first speech as governor, Jared Polis, the first openly gay governor in U.S. history, offered a vision of an inclusive state that’s bolstered by its diversity.
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Like Scooters? Here’s What You Need to Know to Ride in Denver
The ordinance allows scooters to use bike lanes and roadways whose speed limits don’t exceed thirty miles per hour.
Walker Stapleton Wants You to Know He’s Serving the Public, Too
Who would want to be governor when you can get summoned for jury duty instead?
If Pay Negotiations Fall Through, Denver Public School Teachers Are Ready to Strike
If Denver Public Schools and the teachers union can’t work out some $14 million in differences, teachers say they’re prepared to strike.
Psilocybin Decriminalization Backers Submit Signatures for May 2019 Ballot
Psilocybin decriminalization advocates are submitting signatures for the May 2019 elections today, January 7.
Broncos Fans, Please Dry Your Tears and Watch the Nuggets
Yes, the Broncos were awful this season. Forget about them. The Nuggets are dominating the NBA.
Parks and Wildlife Releases Plan Linking Conservation and Outdoor Recreation
Colorado Parks and Wildlife released a five-year plan to promote both conservation and outdoor recreation.
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Painful Last Performance Caps Off Awful Broncos Season
Broncos fans and media personalities ripped into the team during and following a week 17 loss to the Chargers.
CU Boulder Student and Professor Create Space in Hebrew for Non-Binary Individuals
A CU Boulder student and professor noticed that non-binary individuals couldn’t express themselves in Hebrew. So they decided to expand the language.
The Ten Biggest Sports Stories of 2018
It was a roller coaster of a year for local sports fans.
Food Desert Montbello a Step Closer to Building Its Own Grocery Store
Montbello has been a food desert since 2014. But residents are solving the problem themselves and plan to build their own grocery store.