Stories From Your Community
Denver is made up of a diverse array of individuals across our 78 distinct neighborhoods. Here's a collection of stories from and about the community members in the Mile High City.
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Sunnyside of Life
Go to Chaffe Park for the Sunnyside Music Festival. Experience unity through Music. The Sunnyside Music Festival builds community through a free, family-friendly music festival. The annual event supports local bands, businesses, artisans, and youth organizations through year-round programming.
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2027 Proposed Budget Announcement
Mayor Mike Johnston announces his proposed budget for 2027
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Councilmember Flor Alvidrez at Warren Village at Alameda
Empowering families for long-term success! Warren Village at Alameda offers supportive housing and a holistic approach—helping parents and children thrive together with life skills, education, career support, and more.
Denver's Lucky District 7's Councilwoman Flor Alvidrez sits down with Tasha ...
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Roll Out with Denver Public Library's Bookmobile!
Take a look, it's in a book(mobile)!
We rolled out with the crew from Denver Public Library's bookmobile to check in on how they help their community, and how they made improvements to help connect visitors more quickly to services they can use!
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Elevating Denver - September 2026
Alejandro Alaniz, Surplus Warehouse Technician with General Services has an eye for the finer things in life and that skill is benefitting the city of Denver. Find out about his dynamic innovation and learn more about the dedicated and passionate team at the General Services Department.
Go behin...
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Alterra Mountain Company moves its home to Downtown Denver
Mayor Mike Johnston & Governor Polis announce an exciting new tenant for the Denver Post Building at 101 West Colfax in Downtown Denver
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Restoring Sloan's Lake
Mayor Mike Johnston announces a major new investment in Sloan's Lake
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The Easy Way with Williams & Graham
Go behind the scenes of Williams & Graham speakeasy. Proprietor/bartender Sean Kenyon, discusses the long history and key to the success of this 15 year old cocktail bar. Located in the LoHI neighborhood, W&G is committed to community. Focused on creating new drinks while honoring the classic, th...
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EAT, SLEEP, BREATHE, DANCE - CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE
For over 50 years, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance has transformed lives through the healing power of movement — building confidence, community, and cultural connection through dance. We visit the expansion of their new space that has one foot deeply rooted in the past and another dancing into the fut...
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How the Sunny Bug Farmette is helping to feed its community in Denver
Councilman Paul Kashmann sits down in the garden with Donna and Orvin to hear about their work in District 6 and beyond. The Sunny Bug Farmette grows fresh fruits and vegetables that help sustain our community. Through their work with Slow Food Denver, SAME Cafe and Mutual Aid Monday, Donna and O...
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Councilmember Stacie Gilmore with Ron & Tawny Taylor
We're out at Montbello Central Park as Councilmember Stacie Gilmore from Denver City Council District 11 chats with Ron & Tawny Taylor about the power of community, giving back, helping out your neighbors and passing lessons along to the next generation!
This is the second in our new video serie...
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Denver Love: Debbie & Wendy
Denver Love: Debbie Scheer and Wendy Clay Alfredsen are a dynamic, creative and powerhouse duo! They discuss their love of the outdoors and how finding love later in life creates balance and wonder.
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Designer Authentication: Employee Innovation in General Services
Alejandro Alaniz, Surplus Warehouse Technician with General Services has an eye for the finer things in life and that skill is benefitting the city of Denver. Find out about his dynamic innovation and learn more about the dedicated and passionate team at the General Services Department.
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The Grass Isn't Always Greener
Have you see the transformation around the City and County Building? Crews have removed the grass to install plants and native grasses that will help reduce water usage and increase polinators.
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How Denver Manages Wildlife in the City
Ducks, beavers, geese, and even coyotes! Denver is a city, but that doesn't mean wildlife doesn't make its home along streams, parks and other green spaces around town.
But before you go shaking paws with your furry neighbors, take a few minutes to hear how you should handle wildlife encounters...
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2026 State of the City Address - 07/22/2026
Mayor Mike Johnston delivers the 2026 State of the City Address
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Elevating Denver - July 2026
Here's what's coming into view on Elevating Denver...
MOUNT BLUE SKY
Mount Blue Sky is back open and you can hike or drive your way to the top! Denver Mountain Parks took over management of the area after an extensive construction project to improve the road to the top. Hear about what they di... -
How Denver is Managing its Water Supply
Watering restrictions are still in place across Colorado as our hot, dry weather continues, but good news! Your efforts are making an impact in helping to reduce our overall water use!
We checked in with Denver Water to see how your efforts are helping the water supply. We also chatted with Den...
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Andrea's No Cost Farmers Market: Only Heroes Stand in This Line
During the pandemic Andrea Loudd, a disabled resident in a senior living community in Villa Park saw a need to provide fresh food for her community. She launched two initiatives that are still going strong today, Andrea’s No Cost Grocery Store and No Cost Famers Market.
Building a huge coalitio...
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Planting the Seeds for a Greener Future
When an entire community comes together, amazing things can happen! This incredible new garden at Florence Crittenton High School is already making a huge difference.
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Councilman Darrell Watson and the Stiles African American Heritage Center
Join us for an enlightening conversation celebrating Black history and culture in Five Points as Councilman Darrell Watson from Denver City Council District 9 chats with Kala Greene, Executive Director of the Stiles African American Heritage Center
This is the first in our new video series, Coun...
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Honoring Ethan
Ethan Small was a beloved son, brother and community member who tragically lost his life to a drunk driver who selfishly got behind the wheel while intoxicated.
Ethan deserved to arrive home safely, and we honor and remember him through the Memorial Sign Program.
This program gives the family...
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Mount Blue Sky is back open!
Mount Blue Sky is back open and you can hike or drive your way to the top! Denver Mountain Parks took over management of the area after an extensive construction project to improve the road to the top.
Hear about what they did, what to expect, and how the new name reflects the traditions of the...
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Goldilocks vs. Three Bears: Courtrooms to Classrooms
For 30 years, the Denver District Attorney’s Office has provided the Courtrooms to Classrooms program to Denver Public Schools 5th grade students. The overarching goal of this program is for students to learn about the criminal justice system, develop problem-solving and decision-making skills, e...