Greater Park Hill News

15/01/2025

Press conference to announce details about the future of the Park Hill Golf Course is tomorrow, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. next to the former clubhouse off 35th Avenue. Announcement is at 11:30. Invite is in the comments. Let's just say open space advocates are stoked...

CBS News Colorado has learned the City of Denver and the owner of the former Park Hill Golf Course property are attempting to wrap up a land swap agreement that would allow Denver to take back control of the controversial 155 acre property.

07/01/2025

The Legislature kicks off tomorrow and Sen. James Coleman's got the gavel -- a pretty good run for a Park Hill kid who got kicked out of Smiley Middle School for fighting bullies. Check out the story: https://greaterparkhill.org/lets-do-this/

06/11/2024

The inimitable Dan Danbom has some observations about the state of the City and County of Denver -- and some straightforward advice.

Here’s A Suggestion: Move Denver Health To Denver International Airport By Dan DanbomFor the GPHN As a native Denverite, I think I’ve always voted for sales tax increases and bond issues. But this time may be different with the mayor’s .5 percent tax increase for affordable housing, another .3...

05/11/2024

https://greaterparkhill.org/election-2024-the-ballot-beckons/

Get your ballots in today!

Nov. 5 Is Election Day. Still Haven’t Voted? Get It Done  By Cara DeGetteEditor, GPHN Calling all procrastinators: The ballot may be long, but time is running out.  On Nov. 5, Colorado voters will help pick a new president. They’ll decide whether to approve or reject 14 statewide ballot issues...

30/10/2024

30/10/2024

https://greaterparkhill.org/macabre-masterpiece/

Things are getting a little spooky around here. Check out Rebecca Zimmerman's annual story about ghosts and hauntings and stange things that go BUMP in the night in ...

14/10/2024

Ballots are in the mail, Colorado! Stakes are high, but there is much more than who will win the presidency. Check out this handy guide for info on the Denver and Colorado issues that voters will decide -- from abortion access to ranked choice voting to marriage to fur bans... It's all right here!

Nov. 5 Is Election Day. Do You Know What’s On Your Ballot? A Primer For How To Vote, And The 26 — Yes 26! — Issues Up For Grabs In Denver And Statewide By Cara DeGette Editor, GPHN It’s October, the month of ghouls and goblins — and campaign-season shenanigans.  Election Day isn’t until...

11/10/2024

Are you sick of all the hoopla over at the today? Check out this story about the incredible Cat Tour instead. You'll be happy you did.

https://greaterparkhill.org/here-kitty-kitty/

07/10/2024

This Sunday, Oct. 13. Come on over and say hello!

Join us at Axum Park for our third annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 13 from 2 to 5 p.m. Bring your kiddos! We’ll have hot dogs, face painting, a bubble machine, corn hole and more!

20/09/2024

Old Meets New: Archway Opens 154 Affordable Apartments At Mosaic Community Campus By Cara DeGetteEditor, GPHN Three years after Johnson & Wales students turned off the lights in their dormitories for the last time, the newest residents of the historical campus in southeast Park Hill are moving in to...

02/07/2024

Kyle Clark's on fire these days. What a great week to sit down for a freeranging conversation with the 9NEWS anchor about accountability journalism, TV news, democracy and handing out the receipts. Plus an outstanding bird story and a fine photo of his grandpa. Thanks for all the good quotes, Kyle! Next with Kyle Clark

Up Next: Kyle Clark’s Quest For The Truth By Cara DeGette GPHN Editor If you watched Kyle Clark’s May 30 debate starring Lauren Boebert, Mike Lynch, Richard Holtorf and the rest of the GOP gang running for Congress on Colorado’s Eastern Plains, it was a feast. The forum featured a hearty menu ...

28/06/2024

Six days 'til parade. 50-plus groups will be marching, dancing, riding, rolling, and floating down 23rd Avenue. Clicky for the details, and see you on the 4th!

Get ready for the sometimes unexpected, always patriotic Park Hill Parade. The biggest July 4 parade in Denver takes place on Thursday, July 4 starting at 1:30 p.m. It runs along 23rd Avenue from Dexter to Krameria streets. Be prepared for dozens of floats, costumed characters, classic cars, politic...

17/05/2024

The Colfax Marathon is happening this weekend. Plan your trips in and out of the neighborhood accordingly. And if you're running, cheers to getting over the finish line!

And don't forget to stretch.

06/05/2024

Woot! Your small-but-mighty newsroom brought home nine awards in this year's Top of the Rockies regional contest - including FIVE first place honors. We won for politics, column writing, social justice, climate, feature, sports & photography. We are so happy to be able to cover the news of our world. Congrats to all the winners!

06/04/2024

The one and only, Mr. Big Shot, The King of Park Hill, Chauncey Billups ... Now inducted in the Basketball Hall of Fame. 🏀

06/04/2024

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Join our community clean-up campaign!

April 22 is Earth Day and the Great Global Cleanup. But we need your help to make Park Hill cleaner and greener EVERY day of the year. Removing trash up and down East Colfax is our number one priority, but we’d love for you to adopt a block or two and keep it free it from trash, litter and recyclables all year long. We’ll even give you all the supplies! Are you in? Sign up here! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd8sxba2I0wMVhjOX4ocSCQW__gVkHzWqHyxBPDMazMMBsxgA/viewform

13/03/2024

Denver's voter-approved Parks Legacy Fund currently generates about $50 million a year. What do you want to spend it on? Take this survey!

Survey #2 for the Parks Legacy Fund plan.