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Before the Academy Awards, Remembering Colorado’s Connection to the ‘Chicago 7’

Berthoud’s Rennie Davis didn’t like his portrayal in Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7—because the reality was a whole lot more interesting than the fiction.

Denver Reacts to the Chauvin Verdict

Moments after the verdict was announced, members of the community reflect on the conviction of the ex-police officer and how Denver can move forward.

What the Suez Canal’s Evergreen Reveals About Colorado’s Evergreen

A giant container ship operated by a company called Evergreen got stuck in the Suez Canal. So, naturally, we went to Evergreen, Colorado, to ask people there to tell us about when they’ve been stuck.

A COVID-19-Inspired Art Installation Takes Root in Arvada and Lakewood Parks

This Earth Day, LandMark asks Denver to consider: What is nature?

How COVID-19 Will Help Denver Doctors Revolutionize Health Care

The COVID-19 pandemic has spawned collaborations in the Denver medical community that could help usher in a new golden age of medicine.

A Colorado Mom’s Mission to Find a Cure for a Rare Genetic Disorder—And Save Her Son

When her son, Maxwell, was diagnosed with a debilitating disease, Amber Freed of Denver embarked on a yearslong journey to find a solution. A fix is finally in sight—but still millions of dollars away.

The Country’s First Drone Soccer League Takes Flight in Colorado

U.S. Drone Soccer is aerial combat at its most combustible—with a little bit of STEM baked in.

Goodbye, Nolan Arenado, and Good Riddance

Some have argued the Arenado trade is a sign the Colorado Rockies have completely abandoned the fans. But the team had to make this move to have a chance to compete at any point in the near future.

Comas, Catfights, and Clothes: An Oral History of Dynasty

Forty years after Denver’s most infamous fictional family first rocked the small screen, the stars of the scandal-happy primetime soap reveal the true stories behind America’s guiltiest pleasure.

Why Intermittent Fasting Is More Than a Fad

Not eating (safely and strategically) could be the best thing for you.

Food Diaries: How Your Daily Diet Is Affecting Your Body

A nutrition expert tells one hops-obsessed editor what she really thinks about his eating—and drinking—habits.

When Is Weight-Loss Surgery Right for You?

Three questions for the medical director of the Denver Center for Bariatric Surgery.

Inside Superfood Bar’s Pumpkin Patty Salad

Wellness is on the menu at the Highland-based, health-conscious eatery.

Food for Thought

A letter from the editors of 5280 Health‘s January 2021 issue.

A Colorado Doc’s New Book Delivers the Definitive History of Surgery

Plus: Dr. David Schneider’s top tips to make sure your implant surgery doesn’t kill you.

Is It Possible to Design a Pandemic-Proof Office?

Probably not—but Colorado’s Health Capitol, a new shared space for wellness nonprofits, has a plan to keep its tenants as safe as possible from COVID-19.

Inside the Trend: Food as Medicine

We asked Colorado doctors, nutritionists, and other health care providers to guide us through the latest advancement in medicine: your diet.

How 2020 Has Affected the Way We Shop

The future is tie-dyed and full of comfy pants.

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How 2020 Has Affected the Way We Cover the News

To discover how the pandemic and protests against racial inequity affected journalism, our writer interviewed the editor of Denverite—aka his wife.

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Larimer Square Is Trying to Lure Shoppers Away From Amazon With Unique Experiences

Booze, trap music, and a menu written in a language patrons must decode are all things you’ll find at the retail district’s new pop-ups.

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