Our Most Popular Adventure Stories from 2020
From leaf peeping and car camping to pandemic-friendly excursions and more, here are 5280‘s best stories about adventuring in and around Colorado.
How the Newest Aid Bill Will Affect Local Restaurants
A fresh round of Paycheck Protection Program loans is coming, but will it be enough to keep the hospitality industry afloat?
5280’s 10 Best Longreads of 2020
There were no lack of big stories to cover this year. From experiencing homelessness in a pandemic to Denver’s new generation of Black leadership and the big tech company making a move to Colorado, here are the long-form stories that captured readers’ attention.
An Owner and a Server Speak on How You Can Help Save Local Restaurants
Josh Wolkon and Alexis Stovich share what they wish Denver diners knew about staying safe—and in business—during the pandemic.
6 Things to Watch for This Nuggets Season
Fresh off a historic playoff run with new talent to tap, the Denver Nuggets are poised for another big season. Before the team returns to play on Wednesday night, we put together a primer on the championship hopefuls.
Stories That Prove There Were Bright Spots During 2020
Between COVID-19, a crazy election, and uncontrollable wildfires, 2020 didn’t produce much good news. But that doesn’t mean nothing positive happened. Here, we rounded up 10 heart-warming pieces the 5280 team produced this year.
How a 41-Year-Old Greek Diner Is Weathering the Pandemic
Zorba’s in Congress Park, armed with a remodeled interior and patio and new takeout window, prepares for the future.
How 2020 Has Affected the Way We Use Office Space
COVID-19 shutdowns closed offices across the Denver metro area. How will office space transform when(ever) employees finally return?
The COVID-19 Vaccine Is Rolling Out Across Colorado. But When Will the Local Epidemic Actually Be Over?
All willing residents will likely get vaccinated by summer 2021, according to the state’s phased distribution plan. But that doesn’t guarantee the end of COVID-19 in Colorado. Experts explain what it will take to effectively beat the virus—and what life may look like in the meantime.
Chook Brings Charcoal-Cooked Chicken to Stanley Marketplace
The fast-casual restaurant, which opened on December 19, offers a heated patio, curbside pick-up, and delivery.
Art of the Moment: Pandemic-Inspired Pottery
Pennsylvania artist Peter Olson fuses photography with ceramics in shockingly beautiful pots that reflect the viral reality of 2020.
Ways the Hospitality Community Is Spreading Joy This Holiday Season
Find out how local heroes, restaurants, and nonprofits are stepping up—and how you can pitch in.
How 2020 Has Affected the Way We Exercise
With reduced capacities and decreased revenues devastating local gyms and fitness studios, many are going online to build community—and attempt to save their businesses.
11 Events Still Happening (So Far) in Mountain Towns This Season
Make the most of your winter with these pandemic-friendly holiday displays, concerts, and art walks taking place in Colorado mountain towns.
Inside Prodigy Coffeehouse’s Revolutionary Social Enterprise Model
As a registered nonprofit, the Elyria-Swansea spot aims to help marginalized young adults build life skills through business experience.
How 2020 Has Affected the Way We Deliver Justice
COVID-19 concerns put jury trials on hold across Colorado, creating a backlog that prosecutors and defense attorneys worry could stretch well into 2021.
Now Is the Time for Colorado Wine
Buying locally made bottles for your loved ones also helps support small businesses in our community.
Local Theater Company Will Introduce 10 New American Plays in 2021
The 2020 Local Lab was canceled due to COVID-19, but the Boulder theater company is planning for a larger, more inclusive slate of new playwrights to feature in the new year.
How 2020 Has Affected the Way We Shop
The future is tie-dyed and full of comfy pants.
How 2020 Has Affected the Way We Experience the Theater
As the pandemic shut down traditional venues, Colorado’s alternative theater groups provided audiences with in-person experiences in unusual settings.
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.
