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See the Best Views in the Mile High City at These Denver Rooftop Bars
How do you get even higher than the already elevated Mile High City? Head up—way up—to a rooftop bar, where the drinks are almost as cool as the views. Denver bars and restaurants know a thing or two about capitalizing on their amazing perch between city and mountains, and these 15 rooftops are prime spots for gazing upon all our natural beauty. From highrise lounges to high altitude cabanas to game-filled roosts, rooftop bars are tops.
Aurora council OKs 'tough love' approach to homelessness
AURORA, Colo. — Aurora councilmembers on Monday night decided to outright ban camping along the I-225 corridor and establish a court specifically for misdemeanors involving homeless people. The proponents on the council are calling the twin moves a "tough love" approach, which affirms Aurora's preferred path to curbing its...
'Longest day of the year' is fast approaching
The 'longest day of the year,' also known as the summer solstice, is fast approaching, set to have more hours of daylight than any other day of the year. This year, the summer solstice will occur on June 20. According to KDVR, Denver will see almost 15 hours of daylight that day. This is six more hours of daylight than the city's shortest day, which is December 21 in 2024. ...
Couple behind six Denver-area restaurants named best restaurateurs in the nation by James Beard Awards
Kelly and Erika Whitaker took home the award for Outstanding Restaurateur during the James Beard Foundation awards Monday night. Less than a year after winning Michelin stars for two of their restaurants, Denver chef Kelly Whitaker and partner Erika Whitaker have been named the country’s best restaurateurs during the 2024 James Beard Awards, one of the top achievements in the culinary industry.
Denver overdose deaths rise as national deaths drop
DENVER — For the first time in years, the number of deadly drug overdoses in the U.S. is dropping. In Denver, though, that number is increasing. New data from the CDC shows nationally, more than 107,000 people died from an overdose in 2023. That's the first drop in deaths since 2018.
The Best Pride Events Happening in Denver
Given all the rainbow glitter, drag brunches, and block parties, it can be easy to forget that Pride month sprouted from the Stonewall Riots in June of 1969. The police raided the Stonewall Inn, a well-known gay bar in New York City, and sparked a six-day series of protests by the bar’s patrons and neighborhood residents, a historic event that’s now seen as a pivotal point in the gay rights movement. Each June since these demonstrations, people have congregated in cities and towns around the world to show support for equal rights.
What's the 'ugliest building' in Denver?: Here's what the Internet had to say
A rather interesting question quickly rose up the ranks of the Denver subreddit in recent days, asking users of the forum-based website to share their opinions about the 'ugliest buildings' in the Mile High City. Getting more than 250 responses related to the question, the thread held no shortage great answers. The most up-voted proposal for Denver's 'ugliest' building was the Purina Factory, with Redditors noting that its 'not so...
Denver’s getting its own history museum in a fittingly historic building
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and Denver Arts & Venues unveiled an ambitious plan Thursday to transform the historic McNichols Civic Center Building into a cultural hub featuring a new museum showcasing the history and culture of the city. “A museum highlighting Denver’s rich history and culture at the historic McNichols...
RV residents seek answers after Denver police shooting
After a suspect ran into a Denver RV for cover from police, those who live in it are hoping to keep their home from becoming evidence. FOX31's Vicente Arenas spoke with the occupants, as well as the police, about the shooting.
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