This Month's Top Stories
NOAH’s Autism Rescue Kits
Since 1957, the Wheat Ridge Optimist Club has been providing hope and positive vision to children in the Wheat Ridge/Edgewater community. In addition to traditional youth programs, Wheat Ridge started
Everything’s An Opportunity For Lori Ann Levy-Holm
“All painting is an abstraction,” says Wheat Ridge artist Lori Ann Levy-Holm, who teaches for the School of Botanical Art and Illustration at the Denver Botanic Gardens. “My interest is
Paige Piper, Local Works’ Executive Director
Only a few weeks ago Paige Piper became, in her words, “…the biggest cheerleader of the Localworks organization. One of the reasons that I love non-profit work is because I
Regulating Short Term Rentals, One Year Later
Remember back in February of ‘21, when Wheat Ridge City Council adopted an ordinance allowing and but regulating short-term rentals, aka STRs? That went into effect the following May with
Around Town
Tackling Crime & Homelessness At I-70 & Kipling
One of the most frequent concerns I, and my Jeffco counterparts, hear from residents is the growth of persons experiencing homelessness in our community. Residents
City Hires CZB To Explore Affordable Housing Solutions
The cost of living in a big city has always been expensive, and Denver is no exception. The city has almost become famous for its
Baugh House Heritage To Be Honored During Carnation Fest
Volunteers are busily preparing the Baugh House for the annual Heritage Day festivities on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., celebrating the
Accessory Dwelling Units, Wheat Ridge Style
On July 11, Wheat Ridge City Council adopted an ordinance legalizing Accessory Dwelling Units, aka ADUs. After six years of community engagement and two lengthy
Protecting Your Pets: Have A Plan
An estimated 360,000 residential house fires occur in the U.S. every year, claiming the lives of nearly 40,000 beloved pets. And 1,000 of those fires
Wheat Ridge Acts To Restrict Race-Based Covenants
Wheat Ridge City Council wants to see race-based covenants on private and public property – already illegal and unenforceable – restricted even further. Former council
News and Stories from Around the Corner
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