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Restaurants

I Ate at Every Restaurant on Aurora’s Havana Street: Here’s What I Learned

By Antony BrunoJanuary 20, 2026

One year visiting 47 restaurants representing 14 different cultures along a four-mile stretch in Aurora.

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Shops & Markets

Pioneering Homebrewing Store Closing After More Than Thirty Years

By Molly MartinJanuary 16, 2026

Many local brewers and breweries got their start at the Brew Hut.

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Visual Arts

The Long View Reflects on Linda Graham’s Career as a Ceramic Artist and Founder of DAVA

By Toni TrescaJanuary 15, 2026

A new DAVA retrospective looks at Linda Graham’s decades-long career of combining clay, science and community.

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Shops & Markets

Eat Up Havana: Carniceria Aurora Has New Digs, and an In-Store Restaurant

By Antony BrunoJanuary 14, 2026

Its new location is nearly triple the size of its previous home.

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Politics & Government

Denver, Aurora Consider Resolutions Denouncing ICE, Law Enforcement Masks

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 13, 2026

“They’re going to come here, and they’re going to be masked. You don’t have to be a fortune teller to know that.”

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Restaurants

Eat Up Havana: Geez Habesha Is Hard To Find, But Easy To Enjoy

By Antony BrunoJanuary 7, 2026

This hidden Ethiopian joint delivers all the hits.

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Restaurants

Eat Up Havana: Pupusa Pride Prevails at This Shrine to El Salvador

By Antony BrunoDecember 31, 2025

Over a dozen fillings plus an all-day breakfast menu makes Pupusas La Salvadoreña a popular hot spot on Havana.

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Politics & Government

Five People to Watch in 2026: Alli Jackson, the New Face of Aurora

By Katrina LeibeeDecember 31, 2025

“A lot of the ethics of social work guide me, like dignity and worth of a person.”

Aurora Was the Place to Watch in 2025
Politics & Government

Aurora Was the Place to Watch in 2025

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 29, 2025

It’s the dawn of a new day in Colorado’s third-largest city.

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Performing Arts

Aurora Opens 1400 Dallas Arts, a Rehearsal Home for Performers

By Toni TrescaDecember 26, 2025

A former police station finds new life as a city-run creative hub in the Aurora Cultural Arts District.

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Restaurants

Eat Up Havana: New Latin Spot Stars Fresh-Baked Empanadas

By Antony BrunoDecember 17, 2025

“I prefer to do it all in the kitchen so they come fresh to your plate.”

Aurora’s New City Council Faces Questions About Police, Tobacco in 2026
Politics & Government

Aurora’s New City Council Faces Questions About Police, Tobacco in 2026

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 17, 2025

Residents welcomed the four new councilmembers after a tumultuous two years, but past drama still hangs over meetings.

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Bars & Breweries

Aurora Dry Dock Location Acquired By New German-Inspired Brewery

By Ryan PachmayerDecember 12, 2025

It comes from a pair of industry veterans and plans to open as soon as early February.

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It’s Not the Holidays Without Gaylord Rockies Resort

By Katrina LeibeeDecember 10, 2025

Immerse yourself with our guide to family-friendly seasonal fun. Our latest Travel Westword takes you to Gaylord Rockies Resort.

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Politics & Government

Aurora Wants to Help You Buy a House

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 10, 2025

The city is willing to cover between 4 and 10 percent of a home’s down payment, but there are deadlines.

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Restaurants

Eat Up Havana: Seafood and Spice Makes Everything Nice at Mariscos 3 Rios

By Antony BrunoDecember 10, 2025

Here, many dishes are served in pineapples, coconuts, stone bowls and more.

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Restaurants

Eat Up Havana: This Spot Serves Happiness-Inducing Pho

By Antony BrunoDecember 3, 2025

There are a lot of pho options in town, but this is among the best.

Transportation

What’s Up With the Hellish I-225 Corridor in Aurora?

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 28, 2025

A string of crashes sparked community concerns about the jumbled junction.

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Restaurants

Eat Up Havana: Singing the Praises of U&I BBQ & Karaoke’s Menu

By Antony BrunoNovember 26, 2025

It’s fair to call this a Chinese restaurant disguised as a karaoke bar.

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Performing Arts

Camp Christmas Expands Across Stanley Marketplace for 2025 Return

By Toni TrescaNovember 19, 2025

Lonnie Hanzon’s immersive holiday event is back, transforming the Stanley Marketplace into a sprawling (mostly free) holiday playground.

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Restaurants

Eat Up Havana: This Colombian Spot Is Gaining Fans Despite Google Reviews

By Antony BrunoNovember 19, 2025

This Aurora spot is winning diners over with sincerity and simplicity.

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Politics & Government

Aurora Residents Use Last Chance to Rip Into Outgoing Conservative Councilmembers

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 19, 2025

“You lost because of your racism. You lost because of your misogyny. And you lost because of your hatred. Also, your beard sucks.”

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