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Restaurants

The Fifteen Best New Denver Restaurants of 2025

By Molly MartinDecember 16, 2025

It’s been a year filled with impressive new additions.

Transportation

Northern Colorado Town Has the Worst Drivers in the State

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 15, 2025

And the town has Lauren Boebert, too!

A snowy open area
Outdoors & Rec

Best Colorado State Parks to Visit in the Winter

By Tim WeighartDecember 15, 2025

There is still plenty to do in the parks once the birds migrate away and the aspen leaves have all fallen off the trees.

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The Nice List: Five Holiday Concerts Benefiting Great Causes
Concerts

The Nice List: Five Holiday Concerts Benefiting Great Causes

By Justin CriadoDecember 12, 2025

We found local shows that are giving back this holiday season worth checking out

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Bars & Breweries

The Top 50 Bars in Denver Right Now

By Molly MartinDecember 11, 2025

There are a lot of watering holes in the Mile High, but these are the top shelf.

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Restaurants

Where to Get Christmas Meals To Go in Denver

By Abigail BlissDecember 11, 2025

Simplify the holiday by pre-ordering pies, sides or a full celebratory feast.

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Business

Northern Colorado Community Named New Biggest Boomtown

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 9, 2025

The town had the highest eight-year percentage increases in population and income.

Was Nextdoor on the Money With Denver’s Friendliest Neighborhood?
Politics & Government

Was Nextdoor on the Money With Denver’s Friendliest Neighborhood?

By Bennito L. KeltyDecember 4, 2025

If any platform knows annoying and unfriendly, it’s Nextdoor. Perhaps that helped the community website rank Mile High hoods.

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Critic's Notebook

These Are the Top Artists Denver Listened to on Spotify This Year

By Emily FergusonDecember 3, 2025

The results are pretty basic, but at least Kendrick Lamar dominated.

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Business

Ten Most Affordable Places to Buy a Home in Colorado

By Hannah MetzgerDecember 1, 2025

From Highlands Ranch to Brush, the most affordable cities for homeownership are…

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Denver Life

The Ten Best Thrift Stores Around Denver

By Alexander Hernandez GonzalezNovember 30, 2025

These ten spots across the Denver area will become your sacred havens of thrifting galore.

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Critic's Notebook

The Best Music Books Released in 2025

By Adam PerryNovember 28, 2025

From Cameron Crowe’s memoir to a deep-dive into queer culture in pop music, these are the perfect gifts for the music lover in your life.

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Denver Life

Antiquing Off the Grid: A Guide to Denver’s Lesser-Known Vintage Haunts

By Tessa GuthrieNovember 27, 2025

Here’s your insider’s guide to ten of the coolest under-the-radar antique and vintage spots in and around the city.

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Bars & Breweries

The Best Dive Bars in Metro Denver

By Westword StaffNovember 26, 2025

Raise a glass to these old-school saloons!

Where to Shop Black Friday Record Store Day Deals in Denver
Critic's Notebook

Where to Shop Black Friday Record Store Day Deals in Denver

By Teague BohlenNovember 26, 2025

Screw online shopping. Head out to record stores to grab some cool exclusive vinyl releases.

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Shops & Markets

Denver Grocery Stores Open on Thanksgiving

By Abigail BlissNovember 25, 2025

For those last-minute cooking missions.

Business

Tiny Colorado Town Among the Fastest Growing in America

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 25, 2025

The town’s population has increased more in the last five years than in the prior fifty.

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Restaurants

Denver Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving Feasts

By Abigail BlissNovember 20, 2025

There’s only a week left to score reservations.

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Restaurants

Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner To Go in Denver

By Abigail BlissNovember 19, 2025

Don’t wait too much longer, ordering deadlines are approaching fast!

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Bars & Breweries

The Best Denver Bar for You, According to Your Zodiac Sign

By Gina ParkerNovember 17, 2025

Whether you’re a business-minded Capricorn, a mysterious Scorpio or an attention-loving Leo, there’s a Mile High watering hole for you.

Business

Colorado Tops National Rankings for Rising Debt, Inflation

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 14, 2025

Colorado has performed poorly in recent economic reports, as residents appear to increasingly rely on borrowing to cope with rising costs.

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Business

Five Cheapest Homes for Sale in Denver Right Now

By Hannah MetzgerNovember 12, 2025

For only $245,000, Denver home buyers can get…a shed, basically.

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