There are a few moments throughout the year when this occurs, but we are currently in one of those moments where sports are in prime positioning. Basketball and hockey are deep in their respective playoff seasons, tennis and golf have each begun their Grand Slam calendar, and the World Cup is just around the corner.
There are few thrills quite like pulling up to an estate sale before sunrise, coffee in hand, wondering what hidden treasures might be waiting behind the front door. For those of us in the vintage clothing business, estate sales are more than weekend errands , they are an essential part of how we preserve history,
It can be hard to escape the steady drumbeat of news articles, think pieces, or orders from your company’s HR department about how various forms of artificial intelligence will revolutionize the way work is done. If everyone has the tools to be their own lawyer, accountant, corporate strategist, designer, and software engineer, then so much
Almost three years ago, I wrote a blog post for our firm entitled “Will Artificial Intelligence Kill All the Lawyers?” The premise of the post was that, for more than ten years at the time (now thirteen), lawyers were considered the most likely endangered species from advances in artificial intelligence. Given the increasing discussion about
Two years ago, I unlocked the door to my little vintage shop for the first time, not entirely sure what would happen next. I remember standing behind the counter, surrounded by racks of denim jackets, mid-century dresses, and unyielding optimism. I have spent decades collecting, cleaning, mending, and tagging every piece in the hopes of
Sarah Kornhauser and Joel Griffin coach their bodybuilding clients to become physically stronger while also imparting lessons about healthy recovery. Now business partners, Kornhauser and Griffin own and operate The Mind Body Lounge next door to the renowned Armbrust Pro Gym in Wheat Ridge, where they have worked as independent contractors for years. The Mind
This summer, Colorado employers will be subject to additional regulations around the collection and storage of biometric identifiers and biometric data. On July 1, 2025, the Biometric Amendment to the Colorado Privacy Act will take effect. While largely targeted at the collection and retention of biometric data from consumers generally, the Biometric Amendment also provides
You’ve probably heard that St. Patrick wasn’t actually Irish. Or that he used the three-leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity to native Pagans. You may have even heard that he was responsible for bringing Christianity to the Emerald Isle by chasing every snake into the sea. You may have even heard that the first
Wheat Ridge’s Drum City Guitarland music store is celebrating 61 years of business this year. A feat in both the small business world and music store industry, owner Jason Kae credits their hard work both at the store and online for the business’s longevity. Kae and his brother Tim run the business their father started
When Burke Edgar was in high school, he cut classes to skateboard with his friends. Now the drawing and painting teacher at Wheat Ridge High School, Burke hopes to launch a program that will bring board sports into the classroom. When Edgar was a student, he struggled to learn from textbooks and lectures. “That was
Three years ago, I began writing for the Gazette at the urging of its Guy, the publisher. I wrote my first column while on holiday in England. In the early morning hours, while my family slept off their jet lag, I quietly wrote at the dining table of our Airbnb. One particularly cold morning, I
The gaming world has been watching as Nintendo and The Pokémon Company wage a controversial legal battle against Palworld developer, Pocketpair. What started as a joke about Pocketpair’s game featuring “Pokémon with guns” has escalated into a serious discussion about the future of game development—and a recent decisioBy the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (the
The causes of rising insurance rates vary by type of coverage, whether auto, home, or health insurance. Auto Insurance Auto insurance rates in Colorado have increased substantially over the past decade for several reasons. The cost to repair vehicles has risen significantly, driveBy more expensive parts and labor. Colorado is also considered a favorable state
Supporting local businesses, schools, families, and neighborhoods should come naturally. It’s what we do when a new shop opens on the corner, when we enroll our kids in the school down the block, or when a business owner becomes more than a name on a storefront—they become a neighbor. We celebrate their wins, and when
Building the right team is one of the most important factors in any organization’s long-term success. At the core of this idea is a principle highlighted by Jim Collins in his classic book Good to Great: it’s not just about having people on the bus—it’s about making sure you have the right people on the
Some time ago, my mother-in-law, Susan, found herself scrolling the online everything store in search of home décor. She landed on a set of wooden triangles painted to resemble snow-capped mountains. “Eighty bucks,” she said flatly. “It’s a few hunks of wood and some paint.” She promptly commissioned her woodworking son-in-law to replicate the product—at
For many homeowners, paying off a mortgage is a milestone worth celebrating: what documents should you keep after your mortgage is paid off? Absolutely. Even if you’ve paid off your mortgage, your Owner’s Policy remains one of the most important documents you own. The Owner’s Policy and your Vesting Deed proves legal ownership of your
Vectra Bank’s Wheat Ridge branch joined the city’s revitalized 38th business corridor in 2018. Before the move, the Bank maintained its status as a community-based bank—and one of the few banks to dispense $10 bills at ATMs—when it first opened in Wheat Ridge in 1985. Vectra’s Retail Regional Manager Mark Hall lived in Wheat Ridge
Walk into Belfiore Italian on 38th Avenue, and you step into a time capsule. For 67 years, this shop has served as a cultural touchstone in Wheat Ridge; its walls steeped in the traditions of Italian-American heritage. Nothing symbolizes this history quite like the stark white, porcelain-enameled steel Deli Case, original from 1964. Gino Scarafiotti,
Buying a home is a big deal. It’s exciting, emotional, and sometimes a little overwhelming. You’ve picked the perfect place, signed a mountain of paperwork, and maybe even popped a bottle of bubbly. But before you settle in and start planning your housewarming party, there’s one behind-the-scenes superhero you need to thank: title insurance. Think of
Businesses on 38th Avenue are no strangers to the impact on traffic flow from the Wadsworth construction, but when you throw in the current climate of economic hardship for restaurants, it’s hard not to wonder how they are surviving. We checked in with Mercedes Mexican restaurant as recently opened for the first time in over
The Broncos have long been considering potential sites for a new stadium, and rumors have suggested that in addition to the heart of Denver, the Broncos considered moving their location to Lone Tree, Aurora, Wheat Ridge, and Commerce City. The conversations about whether, when, and where to move the stadium to include long-needed upgrades like
Business owner and president Paul LoNigro doesn’t believe in the sterile granite and marble decor found in typical insurance offices. Step inside the Wheat Ridge Group Insurance Analysts and Risk Management (GIA) office and you’ll find Beatles art, `50s and `60s memorabilia, Italian heritage keepsakes, a “Back to the Future” hoverboard, White Fence Farm menus,
After months of uncertainty following its closure in May, Wheat Ridge Poultry & Meats will soon reopen under new ownership, preserving a legacy dating back to 1942. Jeff Prah, a veteran of Denver’s meat industry, has taken over the 5650 W. 29th Avenue shop’s lease and plans to open it again in mid-October. The new
