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Denver Bluegrass Bar Fears for Future Amid Colfax Construction

By Emily Ferguson

Aug 1, 2025

Lack of foot traffic, parking and more has businesses on the edge of their seats.

Labor advocates gather at Governor's Park in Denver to rally in support of a just-cause employment ballot measure proposal.

Advocates Withdraw Dueling Labor Union Initiatives — But Ballot Battle Still Looms

By Hannah Metzger

Jul 31, 2025

One proposal would have required just cause to fire employees. The other sought to prohibit union membership as a condition of employment.

Xcel's Coal Retirement Plan Could Cost Colorado Customers, Advocates Warn

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 30, 2025

One consumer protection group is calling for the Colorado Public Utilities Commission to shrink Xce's giant proposal.

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How Denver Is Trying to Lure More Filmmakers to the City

By Michael Roberts

Jul 28, 2025

Colorado's tax incentives are paltry compared to those of several other states.

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Monthly Inflation in Denver Ranks Near Top of the Country

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 28, 2025

Only Seattle, St. Louis and Boston have fared worse.

Reader: Add Cap City to the Depressing List of My Old Hangouts Closing

By Westword Readers

Jul 27, 2025

Cap City Tavern, which is closing tonight, rated Mayor Mike Johnston's State of the City speech.

More Sexual Misconduct Allegations Emerge Against Barber in Denver, Westminster

By Hannah Metzger

Jul 25, 2025

Cesar Diaz of Ari's Barbershop was reported to police three times for unlawful sexual contact, years before the newest accusation.

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Tea with Tae Founder Selected for National Program Supporting Women Entrepreneurs

By Abigail Bliss

Jul 24, 2025

Taelor O'Dorisio was the only Colorado-based business owner chosen for this year’s Tory Burch Foundation fellowship.

Nationally Known Denver Drum Store to Close After a 41-Year Run

By Michael Roberts

Jul 23, 2025

"It was a place where drummers could come together and get an experience where, frankly, they couldn't get anywhere else."

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

By Tessa Guthrie

Jul 23, 2025

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

Cultura Elevada Showcases Latino Cannabis Brands in Colorado

By Alexander Hernandez Gonzalez

Jul 22, 2025

Vape cartridges, chamoy and tamarid gummies, teas and more were on display at the cannabis-friendly event in Denver.

Are 4DX Movies Worth It? This 4DX Virgin Got a Real Shakeup Watching Superman

By Michael Roberts

Jul 22, 2025

Denver's 4DX theater is the only one between Las Vegas and Oklahoma City.

South Park returns to the airwaves Wednesday night

South Park and Paramount Strike $1.5 Billion Deal

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 22, 2025

The new season premieres Wednesday night.

Driver-Owned Ridershare App Relaunches With Improved Service, Same Benefits for Drivers

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 16, 2025

Driver’s Cooperative Colorado is officially back today with an app that really works.

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Boulder Weekly Loses Entire Editorial Staff, Future in Doubt

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 12, 2025

Is the independently-owned alt-weekly in Colorado's headiest town dead?

FishNook Wants You Hooked on Tinned Fish

By Kristin Pazulski

Jul 11, 2025

"People definitely have an appetite and are super curious, but there's a lot of education to be done."

South Park Creators Are Pissed Off After Season 27 Premiere Bump

By Brendan Joel Kelley

Jul 10, 2025

Trey Parker and Matt Stone say the proposed Paramount-Skydance merger is "fucking up South Park."

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Denver Business Owner, Former Nuggets President Leiweke Indicted for Rigging Bids

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 9, 2025

Tim Leiweke's Oak View Group is headquartered in Denver. He ran the Anschutz Entertainment Group and was formerly president of the Denver Nuggets.

Netflix Says That Streaming Services Aren't Taxable Goods. Colorado Judges Didn't Buy It.

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 8, 2025

The state Court of Appeals overrode a previous decision in Netflix’s favor, arguing “absurd results” would occur otherwise.

Safeway Employees Back to Work After Strike, King Soopers Union Also Inks Agreement

By Catie Cheshire

Jul 7, 2025

Both major grocery store chains in Denver have seen strikes in 2025, with workers alleging unfair contract negotiations.

Business

Visit Denver and City Cook up Plan to Help Restaurants

Denver Plans to Invest $640K in Milk Tea People

Business

Visit Denver and City Cook up Plan to Help Restaurants

Denver Plans to Invest $640K in Milk Tea People

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