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Colorado's "Doodle for Google" winner is young artist from Highlands Ranch
This year marks Google's 25th anniversary, and their "Doodle for Google" contest prompt was "My Wish for the Next 25 Years." Tens of thousands of young artists submitted their work, and a Rock Canyon High School freshman's doodle was selected as Colorado's winner."I have a lot of sketches on homework assignments as well as some on my computer," said 15-year-old Angela Kalata.Kalata has two passions: art and the environment."Since I was a little kid, I would pick up trash outside," she said.This year, the Rock Canyon freshman found a way to combine them in her "Doodle for Google" submission."The prompt...
Upcoming Events in Thornton, Colorado: A Guide for the Week of May 27 - June 2, 2024
This article contains content summarized or organized by AI tools. Learn more. 1. Live Concert from Local Bluegrass Band Sasquatch. Enjoy a free live concert from the local bluegrass band Sasquatch while taking advantage of great deals during National Outlet Shopping Day.
Denver has its own 'hot dog style' – but you've probably never tried it before
As summer holiday season starts to get underway, there's no doubt many Americans are looking forward to hot dogs hot off the grill. But did you know that Colorado – well, technically Denver – has it's own 'style' when it comes to this classic genre of cuisine. You've probably heard of the Chicago dog – pickles, celery salt, tomatoes, pickled peppers, chopped onions, and 'neon' green relish on a poppy seed bun. You've probably heard of the 'Coney'-style dog, topped with chili, onions, and a...
New Seats And More At Colorado’s Iconic Fiddler’s Green
The World Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre in Greenwood Village, Colorado, has been a staple concert venue for nearly 40 years. With some fantastic and needed upgrades and enhancements, we're more excited for Fiddler's 2024 concert season than ever. Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre Elevates Concert Experience. If you've grown up in or around...
5 Best Colorado Cities to Call Home in 2024
There are many great cities and towns in Colorado to call home. Of course, we all know that some cities are better than others. For most of us, picking the best city to call home in Colorado comes down to opinion. We all have different wants and needs from the...
Front Range reservoir spilling for first time in 5 years
LITTLETON, Colo. — A Colorado reservoir is spilling over its dam for the first time in five years. Strontia Springs Reservoir is located six miles upstream of the mouth of Waterton Canyon outside of Littleton. Water is falling from the reservoir's dam about 290 feet down into the South...
Huge Move Taken To Make Front Range Passenger Rail a Reality
We have heard the rumors of the Front Range Passenger Rail coming to Colorado. In December 2023 it was announced that the project, which would pretty much connect the entire state, was moving to the federal level. That means that the project was eligible to receive funding from the federal...
Denver's affordable housing goals collide with regulatory hurdles
Editor's note: This is the second in a four-part series looking into Mayor Mike Johnston's priorities for 2024. This installment focuses on the mayor's goal of increasing affordable housing units. Parking lots typically don't inspire much imagination or inspiration — they cost a lot in certain parts of town, can...
Denver ranks No. 6 in the U.S. for pet-friendly living
Data: Zillow/BARK; Chart: Axios VisualsDenver is the sixth most pet-friendly city in the country for renters, according to a recent analysis from Zillow.Why it matters: It's challenging enough to find housing in a city with a widening affordability gap. When landlords won't accept dogs and cats, it makes the process even harder for the tens of thousands of Denver households with pets.By the numbers: 72% of Denver's rental listings on Zillow are pet-friendly, nearly 20 percentage points higher than the national average of 55%.Yes, but: The percentage of pet-friendly rentals is down slightly in Denver from 76.5% last year, per Zillow data.The intrigue: Nationwide, about 60% of renters have at least one pet, and twice as many renters filter for pet-friendly listings than for any other amenity, according to Zillow.Fun fact: Denver's dog-friendly trails, restaurants, bars and accommodations earned the city a spot in USA Today's top 10 dog-friendly vacation destinations.Sign up for Axios Denver for free.
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