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Back to SearchMayor Mike Bought a Crusty Mall, More MAGA Boycotts, and RTD Defunds Disability Service
One of Mayor Mike Johnston’s biggest priorities this year is showing Denverites how much better 16th St. looks post-construction. And as of Tuesday, he’s got a big new prize to show off: The Denver P…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Rents Are Dropping. So, Why Are Evictions Still Skyrocketing?
Something very weird is happening in Denver’s rental market. For the first time in what feels like forever, the average rent is going down. But at the same time, evictions are skyrocketing! They are …
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago
Your Guide to October 2025 in Denver
The leaves are turning, the temps are dropping, and that 12-foot plastic skeleton is back up in the neighbor’s yard. It’s officially October. So how’re you going to make the most of spooky season in …
Published on 1 month ago
Why the Mayor Is Closing Shelters, a Felon for Governor, and Rats at Larimer Square?
In the context of his proposed budget for 2026, Mayor Mike Johnston has announced plans to shut down two shelters, saving the city $11 million. But that’s still far from enough to cover the $250 mill…
Published on 1 month ago
Did That Age Well? Denver’s Most Divisive Places, Policies, and Icons
Denver as a city is more than 160 years old. So, with quite a few decades under the city’s belt, how are things looking these days? From a former mayor’s COVID-era tweets to a popular theater with a …
Published on 1 month ago
Did DoBetterDNVR Have a Change of Heart? Plus, Another Diner Closes and ‘Love Is Blind’ Gossip
For years, the social media account DoBetterDNVR has been a thorn in Mayor Mike Johnston’s side, attracting 150,000 followers with harsh personal attacks, policy critiques, and crowd-sourced photos a…
Published on 1 month ago
Denver’s Coziest, Most Creative, and Classic Coffee Shops
Fall is officially here, and the vibes are getting cozy. But beyond a quick service pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks, where do you go to settle in and really enjoy a warm and welcoming cup of coffe…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
The Best Eats on Havana Street (According to Someone Who’s Trying Every Restaurant)
With some of the best pho, dim sum, and tacos in the city, Federal Boulevard long ago earned its reputation as a top dining destination. But lately, Havana Street in Aurora has been getting attention…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Downtown's Real Estate Roller Coaster, New Shuttles to Red Rocks, and a Sweaty Weekend at the Federal Theatre
A major commercial real estate company is buying up buildings in downtown Denver and wants to convert the empty offices into housing, but the mysterious landowner is standing in the way. And what…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Are Mayor Johnston’s Budget Cuts ‘a Threat to Democracy’?
Clerk and Recorder Paul López has been very vocal lately in his distaste for Mayor Johnston’s proposed city budget cuts. The top elections official feels the integrity of Denver’s ballot system is at…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago