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Denver Purina pet food plant

Reader: Not All of Us Are Used to Smelling Filth Every Day

By Westword ReadersJune 2, 2024

A class-action lawsuit was filed last week by neighbors of the Purina pet-food factory, and other residents are raising a stink.

burger with bacon and sauce

Reader: Your Ten Best Burger List Sounds Like a Transplant List

By Westword ReadersJune 2, 2024

On National Hamburger Day, we served up our favorite burgers – and plenty of people had a beef with it.

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Reader: Pretty Sure Dating Is a Dumpster Fire Everywhere

By Westword ReadersJune 2, 2024

Married at First Sight made Denver look like a very bad place to find a mate.

former president leaves courtroom

Donald Trump Found Guilty: Five Key Aspects of the Trial

By The ConversationMay 30, 2024

It is historic and groundbreaking for a former or future president to be convicted of felonies in the United States.

Reader: Denver Still Hasn’t Figured Out Public Consumption

By Westword StaffMay 27, 2024

After four years, the party’s over at the Marijuana Mansion.

Reader: Denver’s Food Scene Has Improved, but It Is Not #1

Reader: Denver’s Food Scene Has Improved, but It Is Not #1

By Westword ReadersMay 26, 2024

This was just rated the Best U.S. City for Foodies – an honor bestowed by the Cookie Rookie.

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Analysis: Colorado Takes a New Approach to the Housing Crisis

By Brian J. ConnollyMay 26, 2024

The state has been experiencing declining population growth, increasing homelessness and hiring challenges for employers. But new legislation may change that.

city skyline at night

Reader: Why Are People on a Denver Page Complaining About Denver?

By Westword ReadersMay 25, 2024

After ranking as the second-best place to live in 2020, the Mile High City fell to 99th last year. Now it’s bounced back to 40th.

Commentary: Bats in Colorado Face Fight Against Deadly Fungus That Causes White-Nose Syndrome

Commentary: Bats in Colorado Face Fight Against Deadly Fungus That Causes White-Nose Syndrome

By Tanya DeweyMay 25, 2024

Even if bats do recover, rebuilding populations will take a long time.

Opinion: Asian Jewish Americans Have a Double Reason to Celebrate Their Heritage in May

Opinion: Asian Jewish Americans Have a Double Reason to Celebrate Their Heritage in May

By Samira MehtaMay 18, 2024

“Not only do Asian American Jews exist, but we come from a variety of places and come to Judaism in a range of ways.”

The Beloved Village is run by Colorado Village Collaborative.

Opinion: Denver’s Micro-Communities Matter and Why You Should Care

By Samantha Nall and OthersMay 5, 2024

“Weaving micro-communities into the fabric of our city promotes widespread access to the resources that we protect and love.”

meeting on youth violence

Opinion: Denver Needs a Safe Streets Campaign This Summer

By John BaileyApril 25, 2024

“Together, we can transform Denver into a beacon of hope and opportunity for our youth, setting the stage for generations to come.”

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Nuggets Fans Celebrate Lakers’ Daddy Issues After Game One Win

Nuggets Fans Celebrate Lakers’ Daddy Issues After Game One Win

By Michael RobertsApril 21, 2024

Every ounce of energy seemed drained from LeBron James.

school with windows shot out

Columbine, 25 Years Later: What Have We Learned?

By Randy BrownApril 19, 2024

On the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, a Columbine parent looks at the progress – and lack thereoff – in ending school shootings.

group of well-dressed black kids, hands in air.

Opinion: SB 158 Gives Us a Real Chance to Save Our Kids

By Jason McBrideApril 17, 2024

In large part because of the easy access on social media, twelve- and thirteen-year-olds are buying guns. When is enough enough?

closeup of depressed girl with hand to mouth

Opinion: Colorado Lawmakers Must Decide Whether to Help Children in Acute Mental Health Crisis

By Jake SwantonApril 14, 2024

Suicide is the leading cause of death for youth in Colorado. HB24-1019 could change that.

downtown Denver tower in dark.

Opinion: Understanding Xcel Energy’s First Public-Safety Power Shutoff in Colorado

By Kyri BakerApril 13, 2024

This is the latest state to try turning off the electrical grid to prevent wildfires − a complex, technical operation pioneered in California.

Colorado capitol with flag

Opinion: All Children Should Be Able to Access Free Education. Is Colorado Coming Closer?

By Kayla FrawleyMarch 31, 2024

Lawmakers on the Joint Budget Committee unanimously approved a draft bill that would secure $24 million in extra funding for schools that are taking in new migrant students.

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Solar panels and grassland at a farm in Colorado

Solar Power Occupies a Lot of Space. Here’s How to Make It More Ecologically Beneficial

By Matthew SturchioMarch 17, 2024

Solar power is scaling up to levels that make it central to a clean energy transition.

Woman's hand holds orange cannabis gummies

THC Gummies Are Boring. No Wonder They’re So Popular.

By Thomas MitchellMarch 5, 2024

Gummies, gummies, gummies put loads of weed in our tummies.

man wearing a hat and jean jacket

Chris Brown Is Coming to Denver on His 11:11 Tour. Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Go

By Jennifer GoldbergMarch 5, 2024

Why we won’t be attending the R&B star’s July show – and you shouldn’t, either.

Medical marijuana product counter filled with weed jars and pre-rolled joints

Opinion: Medical Marijuana Fee Increase Will Kill the Program

By Peter PryorFebruary 25, 2024

As patient numbers dwindle and the state considers raising processing fees, one doctor argues that “we have failed medical marijuana” in Colorado.

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