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A New Podcast Brings Listeners to the Scene of the Violin Vigil for Elijah McClain

Created by Soul Stories, the episode seeks to create a visceral reaction in people who weren’t at the protest.

History Colorado Displays Civil War Statue Toppled Outside the State Capitol

Leaders are now in discussion with Colorado’s Native American tribes about filling the vacant spot with a memorial to the Sand Creek Massacre.

How to Finish 14th at the Denver City Amateur Golf Tournament

When Denver golf courses reopened, one golfer took the opportunity to attempt the impossible: fix his crazy.

Denver Arts & Venues Closing for the Remainder of 2020

The agency will shutter Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the rest of its venues while also furloughing its 70 employees.

Family of Elijah McClain Celebrates His Life a Year After His Fatal Run-in With Aurora Police

Sheneen McClain and her family honored her son with music, fellowship, and the “Cupid Shuffle.”

Don Cheadle Was Once A Mime in Denver

Yes, that Don Cheadle. And we have pictures.

A Lakewood Company Is Using UV Light to Make Traveling Safer During COVID-19—and Beyond

Puro UV Disinfection Lighting’s technology kills 99.9 percent of existing pathogens—including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

Everything You Need to Know About the Rapids’ Return

The first major Denver sports franchise to retake the field will be the Colorado Rapids this Sunday. However, it’s anything but soccer as usual.

Reasons to Love Denver: Mayor Michael Hancock

The man tasked with leading police reform in Denver knows of what he speaks.

The World’s Biggest Daredevils Need Help Facing Their Trauma

A new documentary from the Climbing Grief Fund is raising awareness to help guide adventurers through despair.

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Q&A: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock on law enforcement reforms—those already enacted and measures that are still on the way.

Mayor Michael Hancock Speaks at George Floyd Protest

Mayor Hancock asked protestors to remain involved after the demonstrations, while an aide promised “cops are going to start getting fired.”

Finding “Frontline Mike”: Two Strangers Share a Moment of Grace During the Protests

When a protester found herself temporarily blind and wracked with pain after being pepper sprayed during the George Floyd demonstrations, a stranger came to her rescue. The morning after, she set out to find the mysterious “Frontline Mike.”

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Denver, Tell Us About Your Acts of Kindness

COVID-19’s got us all feeling down. But the stories of benevolence, altruism, or compassion are lifting us up. We’d love to hear yours.

Why Social Distancing Feels so Bad

And why it’s so good for us during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Best Denver Sports Games You Can Watch for Free

The Denver sports scene might be paused for the time being due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are still plenty of classic Broncos, Rockies, Nuggets, and Avalanche games available for your viewing pleasure.

In the Age of COVID-19, Survivalists Are Prepping for a Windfall

The Armageddon is their business. And business is good.

Can the Colorado Rapids (Finally) Turn Things Around?

As the Colorado Rapids prepare to mark the 10th anniversary of their lone MLS title—and their 25th year of existence—myriad questions surround the organization. The biggest? Why Denver seems to be one of the only cities in America that still doesn’t care about professional soccer.

Light Therapy Could Save The Planet (From Inflammatory Diseases)

A new facility in Evergreen wants to open its clients’ eyes to the power of photobiomodulation.

Our Writer Gets Stuck in the Maze of Modern Health Care

Colorado is a great place to find adventure—until you take a humiliating spill down a ski hill and into the patience-destroying, time-sucking, rage-inducing tar pit of modern medicine.

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