Nate Hemmert
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7 years ago | Education
Auraria has long been known as a sort of safe haven for the homeless in Denver. It's a great place to get out of the wind, grab a half-smoked cigarette or two and maybe, just maybe, snag a chance to use a bathroom and get a break from your harsh...
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7 years ago | First Look
The Abbey Tavern, a new Irish pub, opened its doors at 5151 East Colfax Avenue late last month. And unlike some of Denver's other "Irish" pubs, this one's actually owned and operated by an Irishman. See also: The Abbey Tavern will give East Colfax...
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7 years ago | Art
There's street art and then there's graffiti. One can be beautiful, creative and inspiring; the other can be destructive, ugly and a huge nuisance. But the dividing line is difficult to determine. For proof of that, just head to the front of the g...
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7 years ago | Activism
No Shave November has become a cult-classic in our chilly city. If you're male, chances are you've participated at least once or twice -- it's an excuse not to shave for a whole month, so why not? But while the hair apparent is all over Denver thi...
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7 years ago | Openings and Closings
They're back! After being shut down after the franchisees got in a legal feud with the Indiana-based parent company, the Steak 'n Shakes of Centennial and Sheridan are back slinging burgers. Both stores reopened yesterday, and this time they're be...
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8 years ago | Cafe Society
Are dogs at bars a guaranteed chick magnet -- or an annoyance? According to one reader, "People take their dogs into bars all the time in Denver. I see it everywhere and it's usually weird, single dudes trying to pick up girls, and it almost alway...