What Is Ozone, and Why Are Colorado’s Levels So Bad?
In December, the EPA bumped Colorado’s ozone nonattainment area status from moderate to serious. We talked to the experts to find out what that actually means.
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How a Colorado Couple Quit Booze and Found New Highs in the Mountains
John and Alyson Kirk are battling addiction by replacing alcohol with an all-consuming pursuit of summits.
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Colorado’s Jewish Healthcare Workers Get the Spotlight in This New Exhibit
The inaugural exhibit in History Colorado’s new Ballantine Gallery honors the Jewish community’s efforts to care for Colorado’s poor and sick—particularly those who suffered from tuberculosis in the early 20th century.
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Sarah Thomas Beat Cancer. Then She Secured Another Open-Water Swimming Record
One year after completing breast cancer treatment, Coloradan Sarah Thomas became the first person in history to swim across the English Channel four times, consecutively. Here’s how she pulled it off.
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3 Colorado Women Are Competing at Strongman Nationals
Here’s what you should know about the athletes representing the Centennial State at Strongman Corporation’s North America Nationals, taking place October 4–5 in Davenport, Iowa.
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MCA’s New Director Continues the Tradition of Telling Untold Stories
Nora Burnett Abrams brings her curatorial vision into her new role as director of the Museum of Contemporary Art.
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Explore the Science Behind Extreme Sports at This New Exhibit
Test your affinity for adventure and learn how athletes achieve feats that non-athletes might consider crazy at Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits, a new exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
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10 Free Things to Do in Colorado This September
History, honey, hot air balloons, and cultural festivals are just some of the ways you can stay busy this month without emptying your wallet.
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Escuela de Guadalupe Celebrates 20 Years of Biliterate Education
The independent school in southwest Denver keeps underserved Spanish-speaking students from falling through the cracks.
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What Would Landmark Designation Mean for Tom’s Diner?
On August 26, City Council will vote on whether to designate the East Colfax diner as a historic landmark, against the wishes of owner Tom Messina. With his property (and his future) on the line, is a suitable solution possible?
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10 Free Things to Do in Colorado This August
Peaches and pierogies, music lessons, and interactive art projects—this month has no shortage of ways for you to keep busy without spending a dime.
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4 Organizations Taking Care of Trails This Summer
These outdoor conservation organizations are leading the way in caring for Colorado trails—and they could use your help.
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Mental Health Experts Are Coming to Denver for a New Summit
The first-ever National Summit on Mental Health and Mental Fitness gathers experts, practitioners, and community members to take a comprehensive look at how to treat mental illness and promote mental wellness.
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5 New Local Gyms to Level-Up Your Fitness
Fresh fitness concepts are popping up all over the Denver metro area. Here are a few to add to your routine.
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We Tried It: Assisted Stretching at StretchLab in Cherry Creek
The recently opened studio employs trained flexologists to give your body that extra stretch you can’t quite achieve on your own.
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Black Cube’s Latest Public Art Series Raises Questions About Monuments
Monumental is using community programs and art installations in Denver public spaces to prompt reflection about monuments and what they represent.
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Is Labor Trafficking Being Overlooked in Colorado?
A recent report from the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking highlights the need to investigate and prosecute labor trafficking. We looked into what needs to happen in Colorado to make that possible.
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10 Free Things to Do in Colorado This July
Need help filling up this month’s schedule on the cheap? Look no further. We’ve gathered 10 free events you won’t want to miss—from arts festivals and Independence Day celebrations to outdoor concerts and sporting events.
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Denver’s Urban Canopy Is Getting An Upgrade
Only four percent of downtown Denver sits under the shade of a tree. Luckily, this coalition is working to get us more green.
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One Donor’s Generosity Is Sending Kids from the Tennyson Center to Elitch’s
But there’s one catch: The donor is asking the greater Denver community to match the value of gift.
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