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Barbara O'Neil

Assistant Editor

Barbara O’Neil is an assistant editor at 5280 and writes for both the print magazine and 5280.com. Barbara was born in Santiago, Chile, and although she misses fresh seafood, she wouldn’t trade living in Colorado for the world’s best salmon. She graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in journalism. Prior to joining the 5280 team, she interned for 303 Magazine. While Barbara has yet to bring in a Pulitzer, she’s proud to have at least received recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists for “Limited Company,” a look at the world of rare diseases in Colorado. When not drowning in assignments, Barbara can be found exploring Denver’s art scene, attempting to visit all 50 states, or simply scrolling through miles of social media posts.

Articles By Barbara O'Neil

Grace Pak on an episode of Is It Cake? season three

How This Denver Baker Got On Netflix’s Is It Cake?

For eight years, Grace Pak has been creating hand-painted cakes for high-end clients in Denver, Aspen, and New York—which caught the eye of Netflix producers.

Children and caregivers play on a spinner at LuBird's Light Playground in Aurora.

9 of the Best Adaptive Play Areas Around Denver

Kids of all ages and abilities can enjoy these accessible playgrounds and spaces.

This Denver Photographer Has Faithfully Documented the City for Years—Even After Losing His Vision

Robert Weinberg started to lose his sight in the ’90s, but that didn’t stop him from making a mark on the local photography scene.

An illustration of an elderly man skateboarding with a walker.

How Colorado Is Addressing Its (Massive) Aging Population

Colorado’s 65-and-older population is exploding—a reality that has spurred local governments, educational institutions, health care providers, and nonprofits to find novel ways to support Centennial Staters as they age.

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3 New Denver Cannabis Businesses to Try Thanks to Loosened Marijuana Rules

On January 8, Colorado’s Marijuana Enforcement Division rewrote the rules surrounding social cannabis use. The result? More places to puff, puff, pass.

Star Wars: Inside A Colorado Startup’s Recent Launch of Groundbreaking Surveillance Satellites

Centennial-based True Anomaly created the Jackal satellite to snap close-ups of rival spacecraft, which caught the eye of the U.S. Space Force. Now, the company has two test satellites in space—and is hoping to launch more.

7 Movies to Watch at the Denver Jewish Film Festival

From a short film on the meaning of challah to a Gene Wilder tribute, here’s what you can’t miss when the festival kicks off this weekend.

Mayra & Valetin, co-owners of Cachai Chilean food truck

Cachai Chilean Food is the Only Place Serving Up Chilean Street Food in Denver

Cousins Mayra Chacon and Valentin Julio sling loaded fries and sandwiches out of a food truck in an unassuming liquor store parking lot.

The Oversimplified Guide to Layering

Stay warm—but not too warm—in shoulder season.

5 Chairs You Have to Sit on at Denver Art Museum’s New Exhibit

Have a Seat: Mexican Chair Design Today just might teach you to chair-ish these everyday objects.

Invisible City’s Clubhouse Brings the Hip Social Club Trend to Denver

As membership-based social clubs like Soho House explode in popularity across the U.S., Paul Laurie wants to form that same sense of community in Denver.

10 Colorado Nonprofits to Help You Get Involved This Year

Help older adults get around town, keep rabbits clean and happy, shred with and mentor kiddos, and seven more good causes across the Denver metro area.

A plate of red and green tamales with sides in the background.

6 of the Best Places To Get Tamales In and Around Denver

Pick up a dozen corn-husk-wrapped delights at one of these family-owned Mexican restaurants.

3 Colorado Skincare Brands That Will Fix Your Dry Winter Skin

All-natural defenses against Colorado‘s skin-sapping winters.

Vet with dog at clinic, CSU Spur

5 Places To Go After the National Western Stock Show

The surrounding neighborhoods of Globeville and Elyria-Swansea offer plenty of urban appeal to balance out the stock show’s country charm.

Where to See the Best Christmas Light Displays Around Denver This Year

From decked-out houses to dazzling public exhibits, here are some of our favorite spots to see holiday lights this year.

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3 of the Rarest Books at Denver’s Hermitage Bookshop

In honor of Denver’s Hermitage Bookshop’s 50th anniversary, we break down three of the most unique tomes on the store’s shelves.

portrait of chef Sosthène Kaboré

Cherry Creek’s Le Bilboquet’s New Top Toque is Mixing Up French Fare with Global Influences

A little more than a year into his tenure, Cherry Creek’s Le Bilboquet’s executive chef, Sosthène Kaboré, is mixing up French fare with global influences.

The 10 Best Colorado Gifts for Less Than $50

We scoured the state for some of this year’s hottest holiday goods, all for $50 or less.

5 Local Designers to Watch at Denver Fashion Week

From crochet sweaters to retro skiwear, don’t miss the catwalk shows by these creators at the November event.

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