A recent audit by Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien highlights a disjointed relationship between Denver 311 and partner city agencies, leaving Denverites in the lurch when it comes to city services. Denver 311 serves as a lifeline, connecting residents with the appropriate city services, yet the audit reveals serious shortcomings that remain unresolved since a […]
Read MoreThe 2025 edition of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) culminated with the unforgettable final in Rabat last month, when Nigeria completed “Mission X” by coming from behind to defeat hosts Morocco 3-2. The fixture provided a glittering finale to a memorable if imperfect tournament, but it’s fair to ask, with the confetti settled […]
Read MoreAurora Animal Services is asking for the public’s help in finding who is responsible for shooting wild rabbits with blow darts. Animal control officers have taken multiple reports of rabbits hit and injured with darts, according to the City of Aurora. One of the rabbits died. The incidents were reported between July 15 and Aug. […]
Read MoreAfter 10 years of unforgettable celebrations in the far northeast Denver (Montbello), the Taste of Ethiopia Festival is making a bold move to City Park, Denver’s most iconic green space. On Sunday, September 14, 2025, thousands will gather at the historic Pavilion and Bandshell for the 11th Annual Taste of Ethiopia Festival — a free, family-friendly, dog-friendly event showcasing […]
Read MoreDemocratic Rep. Jason Crow has recently revealed he was first denied access to the immigration detention facility in Aurora, and now, Crow says he’s being denied basic information about who is being held there. Crow and Colorado’s three other Democratic U.S. House members — Reps. Diana DeGette, Joe Neguse, and Brittany Pettersen — visited the […]
Read MoreNotes from The Arkansas River Valley This submission is written by Phil Helfrich of Salida, CO where he muses about hiking in a canyon with his dog in early fall; “having fun, riffing to myself on what I see on the wonderment of this hidden place.” A stone’s throw from the Arkansas River, the […]
Read MoreThis week, AfrikDigest highlights some of the top African music releases — including the latest Afrobeats and amapiano hits that are bound to dominate airwaves across the African continent this August. Rema – “Kelebu” No one is currently touching Rema in terms of sonic innovation, lyrical finesse, and aura. His latest release, “Kelebu,” traces a […]
Read MoreThe Dashiki Festival, stands as a vibrant celebration of African heritage. This dynamic cultural event is meticulously crafted to encompass every facet of African culture. The 9th edition of the event was held recently at the Levitt Pavilion in Denver with Femi Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti as the headline act. The Colorado […]
Read MoreColorado is rapidly losing ground to other states as a tourist destination. Travel spending in Colorado rose 0.3 percent in 2024 from the previous year, according to the most recent annual report from the Colorado tourism office. Nationally, travel spending rose 4.2 percent during the same timeframe. The state’s market share fell from a high […]
Read MoreOn the 2nd of April 2025, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order 14257, which introduced sweeping tariffs on products imported into the United States from 190 countries and territories. The Trump administration announced additional duties in two tranches. First, starting on April 5, 2025, a universal ad valorem tariff of 10% would be applied […]
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