Denver, Explained

What locals have been wondering.

Last week, Mayor Mike Johnston released his 2024 budget proposal — which is kind of a big deal, since it is Denver’s first spending plan com...

It’s that time of year: the weather is beginning to cool and the sniffles are starting to ramp up — it’s virus season. Health experts are pr...

You’ve likely heard of (and maybe tried?) CBD. This cannabinoid can be found in oils, capsules, fizzy and delicious sodas, hand creams, and ...

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Last week, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed the presence of toxic blue-green algae in four of the state’s lakes and reservoirs: Deweese...

On Monday, the city swore in its first new mayor since 2011. You might find yourself wondering, “What exactly does a mayor do?” Here are som...

This month has been Denver’s rainiest June in nearly 150 years, and judging by the current weather forecast, things aren’t drying out anytim...

Known also as prairie oysters, calf fry, or cowboy caviar — but definitely not chicken nuggets — Rocky Mountain oysters are loved and loathe...

Worse than allergies and bad weather, a Colorado spring brings — *gulp* — miller moths. Why are they here? Every spring through summer (r...

Does the license plate above look familiar? If so, that’s because it’s the most popular specialty license plate in the state. It honors the ...

It’s time to start holiday shopping! 🎁 And if you’re looking for a way to shop more responsibly this season — e.g. more locally, sustainabl...