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Wheat Ridge – A North Star For Artcentric To Sail To
“As soon as you turn east onto 38th Avenue from the business and craziness of Wadsworth, you enter this small town feel of a city doing things that brings a

Renting In Edgewater
Are you an Edgewater resident that rents a home or an apartment? If so, it is important to know that you have rights and a process to advocate for those

Wildlife Thrive At Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Fifteen miles east lies the 16,000-acre urban wildlife refuge of Rocky Mountain Arsenal. Rocky Mountain Arsenal is home to bison, deer, eagles, coyotes, black-footed ferrets, burrowing owls, and migratory birds,

An Update On Jefferson County’s Finances
Hello JeffCo, happy New Year! The Neighborhood Gazette has requested an update on the finances of Jefferson County Government (JeffCo). While JeffCo finance is a long and continuing discussion, I
Around Town

Budget, Cost Increases Pare Back Wheat Ridge High School’s Planned Improvements
The long-overdue facelift of Wheat Ridge High School is finally about to happen. The heart of the community since it was built in 1957, its

Wheat Ridge Sees First Decrease In Motor Vehicle Theft In Years
Let’s talk about motor vehicle theft: both the ugly truth, and the biggest win we’ve seen in a long time. The Colorado Metropolitan Auto Theft

Added Background Information Makes Donations More Valuable
Sifting through the archive collections in the Old Post Office at the Historical Park, I find myself again wishing donors who had good hearts and

West Metro 2022: Expanding Lifesaving Services
For West Metro Fire Rescue, 2022 was an extremely busy year with a record number of calls. And a year where the district added new

Localworks To Start A New Tradition For The City
Every summer over a thousand Wheat Ridge residents, and those from the surrounding areas, gather on The Green for a day full of local food,

Why Do We Have A Lifeguard Shortage?
In recent years, there has been a nationwide shortage of lifeguards, leaving many public pools without the necessary personnel to provide services and programs such

News and Stories from Around the Corner
Independent monthly newspaper serving the Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Mountain View and Applewood areas. News and stories that celebrate our communities. Highlighting families, promoting businesses and raving about our neighborhood heroes.
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