What You Need to Know About the 2021 Farmers’ Market Season
Your favorite local markets—plus two new ones!—are opening this month and next. We’ve got all the important details.
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Coloradans Are Bracing for a Mental Health Crisis After COVID-19
The number of Coloradans who need mental health treatment is rising. Can the Colorado government get its act together in order to serve them all?
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A New Bill Aims to Lower Coloradans’ Health Care Costs, Potentially Create a Public Option
Colorado Democrats introduced the long-anticipated legislation last week. We examined what the bill proposes and how supporters and critics believe it would impact Coloradans.
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Are Colorado’s COVID-19 Restrictions Easing Too Soon?
Local experts weigh in on the state’s decision to loosen restrictions as new, more contagious strains of the SARS-COV-2 virus emerge.
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These Colorado Programs Are Combating Hunger with Nutritious Free Meals
To help the nearly 40 percent of Coloradans who are food insecure, Kitchen One for One and Project Worthmore aim to serve healthy food and spur community connection.
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15 Colorado Brands Earned Top Honors at the 2021 Good Food Awards
The prestigious competition judges culinary products on both flavor and sustainability. We spoke with three local winners about what sets their products apart.
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Vaccine Guilt is Real. Here’s How to Deal, According to Local Ethicists
Elements of Colorado’s vaccine distribution are inherently unfair. But giving up your spot in line won’t solve inequities, ethicists say. Here’s why—and what you can do instead.
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Colorado’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Is Going Pretty Well, All Things Considered
Our state is among the best at getting vaccines into arms quickly. Experts explain what the Centennial State has done right—and the challenges we still need to overcome.
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Yes, It’s Possible to Find Love During the Pandemic. Three Colorado Couples Explain How
Dating can be difficult in the best of times. During a pandemic, it can feel damn near impossible. Yet some Coloradans overcame the odds and found love this past year.
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The 2021 Flatirons Food Film Festival Highlights Indigenous and Black American Foodways
Tune in to the virtual event for 13 film programs, immersive food pairings, discussions with top culinary leaders, and more.
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The Nutrition Stats That Saved One ER Doc’s Life
Dr. Larry Cohen shares what motivated him to transform his eating habits—and his health.
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Inside the Trend: Food as Medicine
We asked Colorado doctors, nutritionists, and other health care providers to guide us through the latest advancement in medicine: your diet.
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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.
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3 Colorado Cookbooks That Make Great Gifts—And Benefit Local Businesses
You’ll deliver a double dose of good when you purchase these home-grown recipe collections.
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Meet Tofu, the Denver Turkey Lifting Spirits During the Pandemic
The 56-pound people-loving bird has been an unexpected source of joy during these turbulent times.
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“We Are Still Here. We Are Still Fighting. And We Need Your Help.”
Community support for health care workers surged in the spring. Now, it’s all but evaporated. Frontline heroes discuss the seismic shift and why they need our help today more than ever.
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Why It’s Important to Stay Home This Thanksgiving, According to an Infectious Disease Doctor
More Coloradans than ever are currently hospitalized with COVID-19 and the viral spread shows no signs of easing. To curb transmission, state officials are urging residents to avoid interacting with anyone outside their household for the rest of November—and that includes Thanksgiving.
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The Mental Health Advice We All Need Right Now
It’s been a quite a week and an extraordinary year. If you’re feeling anxious, know you’re not alone. We asked the experts to share practical tips for how to cope in these difficult times.
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How Local Restaurants Are Reducing the Environmental Impact of Takeout
From fully compostable containers to a reusable tiffin system, Colorado eateries are taking great efforts to make to-go more sustainable.
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Broadway Market Temporarily Shutters for the Winter
Owners cite lost revenue, concern over rising COVID-19 cases, and restrictions that hinder the dine-in experience. They plan to re-open the food hall in March 2021.
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