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Colorado agency demolishes buildings at Denver’s Burnham Yard, stirring preservation backlash The agency reduced several significant buildings to rubble over the weekend.

CDOT has begun demolishing buildings at Burnham Yard, a historic railyard that once played a key role in Denver’s railroad industry and is linked to ongoing conversations about a future Broncos stadium // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social

New parking spots are raising tensions in glitzy mountain town of Telluride A sign in Telluride: “Sorry your generational wealth can’t protect you from angled Toyotas.”

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National Trust for Local News sells 21 Colorado publications “While it wasn’t an easy decision, we think it’s a positive outcome from all perspectives that sets the stage for a more resilient, equitable, and vibrant media ecosystem in the state.”

The National Trust for Local News sold 21 of its Colorado newspapers to Times Media Group, an Arizona-based community news publisher. Impacted publications include the Arvada Press, Englewood Herald and Jeffco Transcript. // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social

Denver coffee roasters brace for higher costs as tariffs take effect “All of us are dealing with a level of uncertainty that is unprecedented. I’ve never experienced anything like this,” said one coffee buyer.

Denver coffee roasters face price increases and supply chain disruptions from both global warming and President Trump's on-again, off-again tariffs.

“There’s a manufacturer in China that we use, and that, like, doubled our retail bag price, which is kind of crazy," Huckleberry Roasters says.

DIA again ranked as one of the busiest airports in the world Denver International Airport officials say their sixth-busiest ranking among the world’s airports solidifies DIA’s position as a global hub with expanding reach.

Denver International Airport saw a record-breaking 82.3 million passengers traveling through the airport in 2024, making it one of the top-10 busiest airports in the world and in the top-5 busiest in the U.S.

Tivoli Brewing ends 10-year run in historic Auraria student union For the second time in 56 years, Denver’s Tivoli Brewing is closing its doors in the stately, historic building it is named for.

For the second time in 56 years, Denver’s Tivoli Brewing is closing its doors in the stately, historic building with which it shares a name and a past.

Tesla registrations in Colorado drop nearly 10% over discontent with Elon Musk “Tesla is taking a beating right now, mostly over politics.”

"Tesla’s reputation has soured among Coloradans, with registrations in the state dropping this year amid protests and the political influence of CEO and co-founder Elon Musk within the Trump administration." // Story by @jessalvg.bsky.social

The data team found that Chicago has steadily become less affordable for many across a greater number of income brackets and communities, especially in the past several decades.📈 amyqin.bsky.social @justinmyers.net @popkulturekills.bsky.social & Alden Loury.

Chicago rents are climbing fast. For many, there’s nowhere left to go. | WBEZ Letonia Robinson has spent two years searching for an affordable home. She’s not alone — rents in Chicago are rising faster than incomes, squeezing thousands of families.

Fantastic data analysis, visual production & reporting by my former colleagues! 🏠 @wbez.org collected data from historical community fact books to trace how rents have changed in #Chicago over the past century.🧵 www.wbez.org/interactive/...

last year, we stumbled upon chicago factbooks - the only source of historic chicago rent data, going back to 1930. without the resources for a larger digitization project, we took the simplest approach: manual data entry. once we adjusted the rents for inflation, the facts really came to life… 🧵

Three of the country’s 10 most expensive home sales last year were in Aspen A sale that broke the $100 million threshold for the first time in Colorado history helped Aspen dominate the charts nationally.

Aspen being Colorado’s ritziest housing market has long been a given, and last year was no exception.

But a sale that broke the $100 million threshold for the first time in state history helped the town dominate the charts nationally.

Denver workers lose jobs as part of sweeping nationwide layoffs at IRS Those employees are scrambling to figure out their next steps.

Donald McCorvey said most laid-off staff did not see their termination emails this morning because they were already locked out of the computer system. “Your heart drops. It races through your head, like, how am I going to support my family?" he told @jessalvg.bsky.social

Two Colfax Avenue restaurants open along strip where several have closed Mama Jo’s Biscuits & BBQ and Maria Empanada will bring new life to the strip.

Two Colfax Avenue restaurants -- one selling barbecue, another empanadas -- open along strip where several have closed

Denver workers lose jobs as part of sweeping nationwide layoffs at IRS Those employees are scrambling to figure out their next steps.

Denver workers lose jobs as part of sweeping nationwide layoffs at IRS www.denverpost.com/2025/02/20/i... via @jessalvg.bsky.social

Plunging temps from polar vortex could cause icy metro Denver commute Friday night “It’s going to be a rude awakening tomorrow — a full taste of winter, for sure,” National Weather Service meteorologist says

Arctic air surging south could glaze Colorado roads with ice in time for the evening commute Friday as Denver braces for a weekend of bitter, sub-zero cold. #cowx

Have you experienced difficulties receiving Colorado unemployment insurance benefits? Tell us. If you’re interested in sharing your experience for an article, please fill out the information form.

Have you experienced difficulties receiving Colorado unemployment insurance benefits? Reporter @jessalvg.bsky.social wants to hear from you: www.denverpost.com/2025/01/15/c...

The $tadium Game: Inside the lucrative world of Colorado’s pro sports stadiums The Broncos find themselves approaching an inflection point with Empower Field’s lease set to expire in 2030. What kind of impact could the team’s decision have on Denver?

In this four-part special report, we investigate the state of professional sports stadiums in Denver and what could be coming next, from publicly funded facilities that set the trend (Coors Field) to those whose ambitions have yet to be realized (Dick’s Sporting Goods Park).

Task force proposes sweeping reforms to Colorado’s child abuse laws in wake of 7-year-old’s death Several changes were proposed for the state’s mandatory reporting laws, including that professionals be required to report most suspected abuse within 24 hours.

Colorado lawmakers created the task force in 2022 to examine the state’s mandatory reporting laws following a @denverpost.com investigation into the 2017 death of 7-year-old Olivia Gant, a long-term patient at Children’s Hospital Colorado

How 'Nosferatu' Became a Feminist Retelling of a Horror Classic WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for Nosferatu (2024). Bram Stoker’s Dracula is arguably the most important and well-known horror text in

Not me writing about feminism, witches, and vampires
For @bloody-disgusting.com

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How old billboard vinyl inspired a thriving repurposing business Inspired by a creative idea from a guy doing airbrush painting for him, Damon Carson founded the industrial thrift store repurposedMATERIALS in 2010 after recognizing the potential of repurposing d…

From billboard vinyl to bison back scratchers! Discover how repurposedmaterialsinc.com gives new life to discarded materials, keeping them out of #Colorado landfills. ♻️ 🏔️ www.denverpost.com/2024/12/30/h...

California Economy Feels the Pain of Hollywood Studio Troubles Film production has failed to bounce back after major strikes last year, and competition from other locales has gotten stiffer.

Film production in Hollywood has failed to bounce back after the Covid-19 pandemic and major writers and actors strikes last year. Those challenges have clouded the economic outlook for the Los Angeles area.

John Zaffis Discusses His Museum of the Paranormal and Experiences With Ed and Lorraine Warren [Interview] Welcome back to DEAD Time. I hope you left a light on for me because this month I talked with the man who has earned the nickname the Godfather of the

For this month's DEAD Time, I talked with the Haunted Collector, John Zaffis, about his Museum of the Paranormal, growing up with Ed and Lorraine Warren, and a lot more. Read our interview on Bloody Disgusting! #horrorsky #paranormal

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Larimer Square’s Tamayo to close for renovations and reopen in March Denver-based contractor and designer DeLorenzo Productions is working on the renovation for Tamayo.

Attention #Denver foodies! The beloved Tamayo restaurant in Larimer Square is gearing up for a transformative renovation! 🦺🔨The two-story restaurant will close its doors on New Year’s Day and reopen on March 4th. www.denverpost.com/2024/12/20/l...

'Death of a Unicorn' Trailer - Jenna Ortega Meets a Killer Unicorn in A24 Movie Poke around and find out. Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd lead the cast of A24's upcoming dark comedy Death of a Unicorn, and A24 has released the film's

Poke around and find out. Jenna Ortega and Paul Rudd lead the cast of A24’s upcoming dark comedy DEATH OF A UNICORN, and A24 has released the film’s official trailer this morning:
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Three of the Denver metro’s top retail areas see a growing interest in “experiences” Lower Downtown, Cherry Creek and the Stanley Marketplace aim to draw people with festive events and campaigns to support local businesses.

Holiday shopping and retail trends are shifting! Three of #Denver metro’s top retail areas are seeing a growing interest in “experiences.” 🎄🎁 www.denverpost.com/2024/12/14/r...

Elden Ring: Nightreign announced, a standalone multiplayer co-op action survival game coming in 2025.

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Next month makes three years at @denverpost.com! So far, I've covered news about local businesses, prominent industries and the goings-on of Denver's neighborhoods.

Now, I'm going to forge a new beat: immigration. So send me your tips, story ideas, contacts, etc., to mboyanton@denverpost.com. 💌

Krampus events bring a “dark and scary” side to the Christmas season Something is going horribly, astoundingly wrong at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

Have a Scary Christmas! Krampus is growing in popularity with a Christmas haunt, beer releases and photo shoots in Denver.
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Indoor golf entertainment venue Five Iron Golf looking to expand in Colorado The company calls itself an “eatertainment destination.”

Calling all Denverites, sports fans & #golf enthusiasts! Indoor “eatertainment”venue fiveirongolf.com sets sights on #Denver for an expansion! ⛳️ www.denverpost.com/2024/12/09/i...

LA Times owner plans to add AI-powered ‘bias meter’ on news stories, sparking newsroom backlash | CNN Business Los Angeles Times owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, who blocked the newspaper’s endorsement of Kamala Harris and plans to overhaul its editorial board, says he will implement an artificial intelligence-power...

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