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Clarke Reader:DFF Women+Film Festival highlights power of story
Ever since the development of film as an artistic medium, women have been some of its most dynamic storytellers, both in front of and behind the camera. Theyāve often been denied the recognition they deserve, but with its annual Women+Film Festival, Denver Filmā¦
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New school funding rules offer help and hurt for metro districts
Colorado lawmakers finalized a sweeping shift in how the state funds public schools, ing House Bill 25-1320 on the final day of the 2025 legislative session. While most districts will see a boost in the coming year, a slow but steady transition toward a new weighted formula will leave someā¦
āFrank’s is Englewoodā: Beloved pizzeria faces crossroads after 64 years
At the corner of South Broadway and Union Avenue in Englewood stands Frank the Pizza King ā a modest old building that locals regard as an unofficial historical landmark. Though small in size, the space overflows with nostalgia and history. In one corner, a vintage arcade machine hums quietly. Theā¦
Pickleballās popularity surges in Castle Rock as facilities expand
Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America, has seen remarkable popularity in Castle Rock. This paddle sport, which combines elements of tennis, bton and ping-pong, has attracted players of all ages in the community. The Town of Castle Rock has expanded its pickleball facilities over the last few years, and theā¦
PRESS RELEASE: Red Rocks Community College Expands Its Portfolio of Bachelor’s Degree Programs
A New Bachelor of Applied Science in Business istration Now Enrolling Students for Fall 2025 Lakewood, CO – Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) is excited to introduce a new Bachelorā¦
Who are the candidates running for the South Metro Fire Rescue board of directors?
This spring, ed voters within the South Metro Fire Rescue Districts 2, 6 and 7 will have a chance to vote for who they want to see serve on the board of directors. The South Metro Fire Rescue Fire Protection District is governed by a seven-member board of directors whoā¦
Sports
Arapahoe baseball rolls to beat Smoky Hill in league matchup
What looked like a lopsided game on paper turned out to be one-sided, as Arapahoe won a 14-0 Centennial League decision over Smoky Hill on April 26. Arapahoe stayed near the top of the league standings with a 4-2 record and improved to 11-5 overall. Meanwhile, Smoky Hill saw itsā¦
Jersey retirement a bit much? CU Buffs fans on Hunter, Sanders
Just days before Colorado’s Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders land at their new NFL homes in the draft, the Buffaloes took one more opportunity to honor the two program-changing players in a big way. On April 15, a social media post announced that Hunter’s and Sanders’ jersey numbers (No. 12ā¦
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Arts & Culture
Clarke Reader: The Music of Johnny Cash Comes to Miners Alley
There arenāt a lot of things people can agree on these days, but I think one thing we all can share a love of is Johnny Cash. Over the years, Iāve seen the āGod Bless Johnny Cashā bumper sticker onā¦
Clarke Reader: Fall in Love āOnceā Again in Littleton
Sometimes the most powerful love stories are the least complicated. You donāt need a lot of games and obstaclesājust two people trying desperately to connect. That simplicity is what makes āOnce,ā one of the best and most unique musicals to come aroundā¦
Clarke Reader: Meet Miners Alleyās āNational Bohemiansā
Thereās no timetable when it comes to the creative process. Sometimes, an idea can take years to get from your mind to out in the world. Thatās the case for local actor and playwright Luke Sorge, whose āNational Bohemiansā is making itsā¦
Clarke Reader:Spring offerings for the blossoming season
Weāre on the cusp of one of the best times of the year in Colorado ā spring. We can finally come out of our winter hibernations and start enjoying more outdoor time, gather with friends for activities and make plansā¦
Clarke Reader: Explore the Wonders of Angkor at DMNS
People may have certain perceptions in their mind when they hear the name Angkor Wat or the Khmer Empire that inhabited Cambodia for centuries. Some of those perceptions may be true, but others are the results of limited knowledge andā¦
Clarke Reader: BIFF goes big in its 21st Year
A rising tide lifts all boats, and that may just be the case with the film scene in Colorado. Not only is the stateās film community constantly becoming more dynamic and diverse, but people outside the state are catching on.ā¦
Columns & Opinion
Michael Norton: Curiosity, the quiet super power
If you want to build stronger relationships, at work, at home, and everywhere in between, there’s one often overlooked superā¦
Patricia Kummer: Economy facing many challenges
Spring is a time of renewed hope, with longer days, warmer weather, green grass and pretty flowers blooming. But whileā¦
Michael Norton: Communicating through the storm
We are living in a time of incredible pressure, and tragically, it’s our children who are carrying the heaviest burden.ā¦
Megan Trask and Cody Galloway: Surviving the chaos: A real parent’s guide to kids in all the things
Let’s be honest: āSurvivingā multiple kids in sports and activities is the bar. We’re not out here thriving. We’re notā¦
Letters
Letter: How was the City Ditch dug?
Your reporter Isabel Guzman did a very good job of describing the issues surrounding the City of Englewood’s project forā¦
Letter: Frank the Pizza King is treasure
I have known the Krascek family since about 1964. Frank sponsored an Old Timers baseball team playing at Denny Millerā¦
Letter: Regarding federal cuts to library agency
I love the library. I’ve lived in four different counties since I moved to Colorado over 20 years ago andā¦
Local LIFE
Relocating Evergreen’s historic Buffalo Park School a delicate endeavor
How do you move a 148-year-old schoolhouse from Wilmot Elementary School to Marshdale Park? Very, very carefully. You might even say one inch at a time. A Parker company specializing in moving historic buildings used hand-jacks to painstakingly inch Buffalo Park School from its concrete foundation in front of Wilmot Elementary on May 19, movingā¦
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