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Crime & Police

Suspect Arrested in Vandalism of Denver Church, Blocks Away From Another Damaged Church

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 30, 2026

Police believe the man is connected to at least five vandalism cases, and they’re investigating dozens more.

Kyle Hollingsworth Band Celebrating New Release With Bill Nershi, Jeff Franca
Features

Kyle Hollingsworth Band Celebrating New Release With Bill Nershi, Jeff Franca

By Jackson PittsJanuary 29, 2026

The band will be bringing Bill Nershi and Jeff Franca to Cervantes’ on Friday, January 30.

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Restaurants

BEC Please: East Coast-Style Deli Now Open in Capitol Hill

By Molly MartinJanuary 26, 2026

Jordan’s Deli is now serving in the former Melita’s space on Lincoln.

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Introducing Le Do Thai, Where Taste and Tradition Meet
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Introducing Le Do Thai, Where Taste and Tradition Meet

By Cleo MirzaJanuary 23, 2026

A food-service pro brings her native cuisine to LoDo, offering Denver a new Thai-style street food destination.

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Crime & Police

Dozens of Windshields, Windows Smashed in Downtown Denver

By Hannah MetzgerJanuary 22, 2026

A possible serial vandal has caused thousands of dollars in damage to vehicles and buildings within a mile-long stretch of Broadway.

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Sports

Broncos Say New Stadium Will Be “Privately Financed,” but That Could Mean Hundreds of Millions in Public Resources

By Geoffrey PropheterJanuary 14, 2026

“Private dollars are often masked as public dollars in these arrangements.”

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These Five Denver Bridges Need Critical Repairs
Politics & Government

These Five Denver Bridges Need Critical Repairs

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 13, 2026

The new year begins a five-year time frame in which the city expects to make its most important bridge repairs.

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Politics & Government

“Open Your Eyes”: Golden Triangle Residents, Businesses Tired of Hosting Efforts to Solve Homelessness

By Bennito L. KeltyJanuary 9, 2026

During a town hall with city officials, Golden Triangle residents and business owners described daily challenges with homelessness and crime in the area.

Five People to Watch in 2026: Jevon Taylor, Greening Downtown Denver
Business

Five People to Watch in 2026: Jevon Taylor, Greening Downtown Denver

By Patricia CalhounJanuary 5, 2026

“This isn’t just about filling empty storefronts for me. It’s about creating a downtown that feels alive again.”

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Business

Time Stands Still Inside the Denver Clock Tower

By Thomas MitchellDecember 31, 2025

Step inside, and see how timeless the giant timepiece really is.

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Shops & Markets

Beloved Guatemala-Inspired Cafe Expanding to Downtown

By Molly MartinDecember 30, 2025

“As a small, women-owned cafe, growth is something we approach with care and intention.”

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Bars & Breweries

‘The Gates of Hell Are Closing’: Downtown Tiki Bar Is Saying Goodbye…for Now

By Molly MartinDecember 29, 2025

The sister bar it shares space with on Blake Street is shutting down, too — for good.

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Denver Life

Plant Daddy Influencer Kossi Tchenawou Launches OnlyPlants

By Sara RosenthalDecember 23, 2025

Kossi Tchenawou (a.k.a. K_Wossie) launched the plant shop in Dairy Block’s Free Market earlier this month.

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Bars & Breweries

New Dog-Themed Dive Bar Opening Downtown in 2026

By Molly MartinDecember 11, 2025

On Thursdays, it’ll offer free beer — if you drink it out of a branded dog bowl.

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Restaurants

Award-Winning Restaurant Group Closing Popular Union Station Eatery

By Molly MartinDecember 4, 2025

Drink up before New Year’s Day!

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Opinion | Reader Response

Reader: I Don’t Get What the City Is Doing With the Denver Pavilions

By Patricia CalhounDecember 1, 2025

Denver City Council will vote on the $68 million purchase of the complex tonight. There’s nowhere to go but up!

A Developing Situation: Saturday Night at the Denver Pavilions
Business

A Developing Situation: Saturday Night at the Denver Pavilions

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 28, 2025

There’s nowhere to go but up…and the escalators won’t take you there.

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Visual Arts

Here’s Your Sign: Denver Artists Create Visual Staples Around the City

By Edward SimpsonNovember 25, 2025

No, it’s not a lost art — just a rare one.

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Courts

Skater Accused of Stealing Homophobe’s Glasses During “No Kings” Protest Appears in Court

By Bennito L. KeltyNovember 24, 2025

Twenty-year-old Jose Cardenas admitted to taking the man’s sunglasses on his GoFundMe page, which raised over $8,000.

Outdoors & Rec

Where to Go Ice Skating Around Denver This Year

By Shannon TuckerNovember 22, 2025

Lace up the skates, grab a hot cocoa and practice those pirouettes

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Business

Popular Used Tool Shop in Downtown Denver Closing After 79 Years

By Thomas MitchellNovember 18, 2025

“Everything must go,” the sign says. Does that include the history, too?

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Restaurants

Run, Bubba, Run! Seafood Chain Closes Its Only Colorado Location

By Molly MartinNovember 14, 2025

It had been a downtown staple since 2007.

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