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Advocate Of Fun – Wheat Ridge Lanes
First opened in 1958, Wheat Ridge Lanes is a longstanding and iconic Denver area bowling alley. Its aptly-named owner, Spencer Frame, is looking forward to realizing the alley’s potential as

A Fair Trade: Swapping College Debt For A Reliable Career
More and more, people young and old are looking for a different career path than one needing a college degree and the debt that comes with it. At the Construction

Everyone’s A Critic, So Pen A Pizza Review
We’re going to try something new this month: you, dear ravenous reader, get to write a restaurant review. And to keep things manageable, we’re going to start with pizza: any

Electionzzzzzz
Election time is always interesting in Wheat Ridge. These days, much more subdued than ever. We have a city council that is all in agreement. All green lights on the
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Altitunes Finds Harmony In Music Education
Altitunes, a Wheat Ridge-based music school, is revolutionizing the landscape of local music education with its comprehensive, science-based approach. Susie Frey and Amy Erhard, co-owners

Theresa Joyce Infuses Her Paintings With Excitement
“My paintings are about Colorado,” says Theresa Joyce, Denver-area artist. “Nearly every one of them is a painting of where I’ve been, where I hang

Dungarvin Provides Community-Based Care, Protects Those With Support Needs
Dee Hiatt, the Colorado state director for Dungarvin, knows that everyone’s rights, dreams and aspirations are equal and worth protecting – even if everyone doesn’t

2023 Hometown Festival
It’s that time of year again! As the summer sun slowly gives way to the golden hues of fall, we’re thrilled to announce the return

Important Updates: Right of Way, Communication And Election Guidelines
Hello Edgewater! I’m going to cover a few things I’ve heard from many of you about consistently since I started serving on our city council.

Henderson Family’s Continued Commitment To Continuing Lutheran’s Legacy
Rodney “Rod” Ward Henderson and his wife, Sandra, moved from Nebraska to the Wheat Ridge area in 1963. Rodney left his teaching profession in 1967

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