Community Welcomes Refugees

The day before Valentine’s Day, Isabella Bird Community School celebrated its refugee community with a strong showing of love by giving away books and art supplies to refugee students.
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Community Organization

Gratitude and Rebuilding at The Urban Farm

As reported last month, two stray, domestic dogs caused the deaths of a dozen animals at The Urban Farm Stapleton (TUF) in January 2017.
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Transportation

After a year, why are A Line horns still blaring?

Trains have been blaring their horns 144 times a day for a year as the A Line and freight trains pass through Stapleton area crossings and other residential areas.
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Politics

Denver Takes A Stand on Immigrant Rights and Policies

Based on concerns expressed by individuals and organizations in Denver following President Trump’s Jan. 28 travel ban, Mayor Michael Hancock gathered the city officials and top law enforcement officers for a community information session clarifying Denver’s policies.
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Sanctuary City Meet from Steve Larson on Vimeo.

Community Issues

What’s life like for you as an LGBTQ high school student?

A national survey shows most LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) students have experienced harassment and discrimination in school.1
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Community Issues

A Pastor, An Imam, and a Rabbi Walk into SpiritCon and…

With that headline, it may be tempting to look for a punchline—but the act of bringing together Christians, Muslims and Jews to find commonalities and unity is no laughing matter these days.
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Transportation

R Line Around Anschutz Campus Opens

RTD R Line from Steve Larson on Vimeo.

The R Line opened for revenue service on February 24 after nearly four years of construction.
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Transportation

Neighborhood Vote to Determine Fate of MLK Noise Wall

The Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have concluded that noise walls on the south side of MLK from Ironton St. to Moline St. are a “reasonable and feasible” means for mitigating noise impacts on adjacent residences in that three-block stretch.
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Eastbridge Business

Eastbridge Town Center Is Opening

Eastbridge Town Center is Opening.
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Eastbridge Business

For Men and Women: A Full Body Workout that Strengthens, Lengthens and Tones

Pilates Evolution Stapleton is now open in the Eastbridge Town Center.
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Eastbridge Business

Home, Gift and Garden Shop: “A Truly Sensory Environment”

Early March is the projected opening date for Wild Flowers, a home, gift and garden shop, in its new Eastbridge location.
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Stanley Marketplace

New Stanley Restaurant: Biscuit-Centric Southern Food and Retro Decor

Drew Shader couldn’t find the kind of biscuits he loved when he moved from Florida to Colorado.
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Food

“Good Fast Food” at New Lowry Restaurant

When it comes to eating out, fast food isn’t always good—and good food isn’t often fast.
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Northfield Business

Cinnamon Rolls, Espresso and Saving the Planet

Can cinnamon rolls save the planet?
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North Stapleton Business

Tuck and Shake at New Exercise Studio in Northfield

“Lift, lift, lift. Faster!” chirps the cheerful voice of Sarah Stabio, owner and instructor at The Bar Method Stapleton.
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Development

Making Colfax “A Walkable Main Street” and An Efficient Transit Corridor

Transit oriented development (TOD) along Colfax is an entirely different proposition than what is found at the Fitzsimons Parkway light rail or Central Park commuter rail stations.
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Business

Tower Renovation Bigger than Expected but Moving Along

Despite the “skeletal” look of the old airport control tower, construction is now proceeding apace, according to Robert Thompson, founder and CEO of Punch Bowl Social.
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Arts/Culture

IMAX—Dream Big: Engineering Our World

The new IMAX movie, Dream Big: Engineering Our World is entertaining, educational and inspiring for all ages—and the 3D effects are icing on the cake.
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Just the Facts

Just the Facts: The Hardest Stuff in Colorado

Under the grubby soils of northern Colorado lies the nation’s biggest diamond deposit.
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Affordable Housing

City Answers Questions about Affordable Housing

At the Feb. 21 SUN meeting, Mayor Michael Hancock said the issue of affordable housing in Stapleton has been a “challenging one.”
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Indie Prof

The Indie Prof: Joe’s Violin; 4.1 Miles; Sneaky Pete

Oscar season is one of my favorite times of the year, and not because of the actual ceremonies.
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Arts/Culture

The Book Worm

Punctuated by blistering satire, Paul Beatty’s novel The Sellout is the story of an unnamed, pot-smoking urban farmer in Los Angeles who, by a tragic series of events, becomes the owner of a willing slave.
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Development

Aster Conservatory Green Apartments Phase 2

Construction is expected to begin late summer on this 265-unit market-rate apartment project.
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Events

Events & Announcements

Swim & Dive Team Registration
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SUN

Updates from the Jan. 2017 Stapleton United Neighbors (SUN) Meeting

Speaking about Transit Oriented Development (TOD) near the Central Park Station, Jim Chrisman from Forest City said the visioning for these 35 developable acres on five city blocks began just over a year ago.
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SUN

SUN Board Elections Coming Up

SUN board elections will take place at the Annual Community Forum on Tuesday May 16.
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Development

New Dayton-Emporia Connection Near Stanley to Open This Summer

A new street connection between Stapleton and northwest Aurora will be paved sometime this summer, according to Andrea Amonick, Aurora’s Development Services Manager.
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Public Safety

Tires Slashed on 54 Vehicles —Neighbors Step In

In four separate incidents from Dec. 31 through Feb. 7, numerous residents of the Northfield Apartments, an income-qualified rental complex in Conservatory Green, had their tires slashed. In total, 54 vehicles in the parking lot and surrounding streets were vandalized by an unknown suspect(s), with some vehicles damaged more than once.
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Eastbridge Business

Full Hair/Nail Services with A Braiding Bar

Polished Hair and Nail Studio owner Lisa Hintgen is excited about the upcoming opening of her new space in the Eastbridge Town Center.
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Letter to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

As part of a successful effort to foster a unified school culture, George Washington High School has recently instituted a curricular model providing freshman and sophomore students exposure to a full range of subjects and then assisting in the choice of a pathway (College Prep, Advance Placement, International Baccalaureate, or Career Connect) to focus on as juniors and seniors.
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Transportation

Front Porch Speaks Out on Train Horns

The A Line horns are loud and disruptive and need to end as soon as possible.
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