Front Porch Newspaper

27/07/2024

A beautiful sunset over Denver to end the week.

26/07/2024

The stolen bicycle has not been found.
Keep your eyes out this weekend and let Hardt Family Cyclery know if you see anything.

Bicycles get stolen all the time. This theft is different. The stolen electric bicycle is a $20,000 bike specially designed for Visit Aurora. It was stolen from Hardt Family Cyclery in NW Aurora, and store owner MacKenzie Hardt just wants it back.

26/07/2024

Community journalism.
Good Music.
A Great Museum.
A perfect combination.
Come see us at the Central Park Business Association tent at the Concert on the Green Ninety Percent 90s show tomorrow.
Sign up for our new newsletter and get tickets to the Museum of Nature and Science.
See you there!

Saturday, July 27, 2024
6:00 PM 8:00 PM
South Green 7601 29th Avenue Denver, CO, 80238

25/07/2024

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston has finished his first year in office.
He talks about his accomplishments and looks ahead to a possible sale tax increase to fund affordable housing and news about the Park Hill Golf Course.

How do you think he's doing?

One year into his administration, Mayor Mike Johnston says he is proud of the work that has been accomplished, but he admits he’s only just getting started. “Our work is not done, but our progress is dramatic,” he told a crowd of several hundred people during his first “State of the City” ...

24/07/2024

If it gets you where you need to go, taking transit can be a better option than driving to help the air.
Be this summer with tips from the Regional Air Quality Council.

24/07/2024

If you're a neighborhood artist or know someone who is talented, here's a chance to get your design in front of people.
The Central Park Business Association wants to see your work.
You can win some money too.

23/07/2024

We're excited about the changes coming to Westerly Creek outside Stanley Marketplace.
More places for us to hang out together.

This fall, the City of Aurora will begin a major overhaul of the Westerly Creek waterfront at Stanley Marketplace. The creek will be moved west toward Beeler St. and new landscaping will encourage pedestrians to “enjoy the ambience of the creek.”

22/07/2024

Planning dinner?
How about some dandelion pesto from Bones Bugs and Botany.

One person’s yard menace is another person’s food. Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) has identified five edible weeds commonly found in Denver’s parks, yards, gardens, and sidewalks.

22/07/2024

A hazy Denver day.
The mountains are hiding.
The cause is smoke from fires in the Pacific Northwest.

21/07/2024

Reaction from Denver on President Biden's decision to not run for a second term.

President Biden, thank you for your leadership and your legacy. This letter will take its place in the primary documents of American history as an example of what it means to love your country more than yourself.

20/07/2024

This is a wonderful idea.
Take a rock.
Leave a rock.
Denver neighbors come up with the best ideas.

20/07/2024

Remembering the lives that were lost and the lives that were changed forever.

Today marks the 12th anniversary of the Aurora theater shooting, a day when we lost 12 precious lives: Jonathan Blunk, Alexander J. “A.J.” Boik, Jesse Childress, Gordon Cowden, Jessica Ghawi, John Thomas Larimer, Matt McQuinn, Micayla Medek, Veronica Moser-Sullivan, Alex Sullivan, Alexander C. Teves, Rebecca Ann Wingo. Let's take a moment to honor and remember them.

Rest in peace.

19/07/2024

One way to address the teacher shortage in Colorado.
Money.

The state is seeking applicants for a program that gives $10,000 stipends to educators who are teaching under alternative licenses while earning their degrees. The program helps schools hire teachers in certain fields.

19/07/2024

The impact of the outage is being felt at DIA and now at the DMV.

Due to the major Crowdstrike incident, the Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles is currently experiencing outages that affect most services.

Impacted services include, but may not be limited to:

Online DMV services
MV Express Kiosks
Driver license and ID card services at state and county driver license offices
County Motor Vehicle Office services
DMV call centers

There currently is no timeline for when services will be restored.

18/07/2024

If you know Hardt Family Cyclery you know it's a business connected to the community.
Recently, the shop was hit hard by a theft and they need your help trying to find a stolen one of a kind bike.

Pleas share.

Bicycles get stolen all the time. This theft is different. The stolen electric bicycle is a $20,000 bike specially designed for Visit Aurora. It was stolen from Hardt Family Cyclery in NW Aurora, and store owner MacKenzie Hardt just wants it back.

18/07/2024

When you're sitting in traffic at the Havana & Smith Road crossing do you every look over and wonder what's happening inside the Denver County Jail?
Go inside and see a new area for families to connect.

The walls of the large room are covered with beautiful murals. Nearby smaller rooms are decorated with images of whimsical Disney characters. This is a welcoming space for families. It’s also a space that’s under the shadow of barred windows inside the Denver County Jail.

17/07/2024

For the next month the Denver Police Department will conduct targeted enforcement of expired vehicle registration and expired temporary license plate violations.
You've seen them on the roads and now police are looking for them.
If you're caught, there's a 95-dollar fine on top of the license and registration fees you still need to pay.

16/07/2024

Finally. A nice soaking rain.

16/07/2024

Misaki at Stanley opening today in the new location at the north side of Stanley Marketplace.

15/07/2024

The pipeline project by Aurora Water continues.
If you drive E. 25th Ave. west of Peoria you know this project has been going on for months.
Right now closures are near Moorehead Rec Center. Business access is open to Central Park Collective.

15/07/2024

Hang out by the pool this week and watch the hard work of the Central Park Synchro Team.

The rain cleared and the Central Park Synchro team took their skills to the water during a showcase event in late May.

14/07/2024

Everyone is looking for ways to escape the summer heat in Colorado.

13/07/2024

It’s hotter than we’d like in Denver this summer but we’re not ready to wish away the season yet.

12/07/2024

A reminder from Denver Animal Protection during this summer heat:

If you see a dog in a hot car, immediately call 311 or Denver Animal Protection, 720-913-2080. You should also familiarize yourself with the city’s Good Samaritan law which provides legal immunity to people who break a car window to save an animal. However, to ensure immunity:
• You must believe the animal is in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury
• The vehicle must be locked
• You must make a ‘reasonable effort’ to find the vehicle’s owner
• You must contact the Denver Police Department, Denver Fire or DAP before entering the vehicle
• You cannot use more force than necessary to free the animal
• If you break a window, you must remain with the animal and on scene until police or DAP officers arrive

12/07/2024

If you need a cool place to go during this hot weekend or know someone else who needs help.

Denver, this weekend will be hot 🔥🔥 US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado has issued a heat advisory for July 12-14. During this time, cooling centers will be available. Visit any open Denver Parks and Recreation or Denver Public Library location during regular business hours if you need a place to cool off from the heat. Learn more --> https://bit.ly/3zwlfUv

11/07/2024

Another heat related event change for the weekend ahead.
We'll share them as we see them.

🏹Join us for a morning of archery! Meet a ranger at the Refuge archery range next Saturday for basic instruction and use our bows and arrows to try your new skills. For adults and kids 8 and up (kids must be with an adult). Groups must be 6 people or less.🏹

🏹¡Únete a nosotros para una mañana de tiro con arco! Ven al campo de tiro del Refugio el próximo sábado para recibir instrucciones básicas, y usa nuestros arcos y flechas para probar tus nuevas habilidades. Para adultos y niños mayores de 8 años (niños deben ser acompañados por un adulto). Los grupos deben ser de 6 personas o menos.🏹

Graphics | Gráficos: B. Spitz (American Conservation Experience)

11/07/2024

Indoor activities.
One to watch at home and one at the air conditioned theater.

The long days of summer are setting in, so here are two films that you can enjoy in the air conditioning—one at home and one in the theater.

11/07/2024

The MCA has announced some changes to outdoor activities this weekend due to the heat:

Due to projected high temperatures this weekend our Thursday (July 11th) MoJaBlu and our Saturday (July 13th) Concert on the Green are rescheduled.

11/07/2024

The National US National Weather Service Denver/Boulder Colorado has issued heat advisories starting Friday.

High temperatures will soar to around 100° across the plains 🙴 most of the I-25 Corridor.
Heat Advisories are in effect starting Friday 10 AM MDT until 8 PM MDT portions of the Denver metro and northeast plains. Advisories will continue this weekend. A few cities could break daily high temperature records Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Stay hydrated and try to avoid strenuous outdoor activities during the day.