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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  • Building Relationships, Saving Lives

    Denver Animal Protection’s Community Engagement Program provides community members with high quality veterinary services, humane education and pet supplies/pet food for people needing extra support.

    The bond between an owner and their pet is sacred to the individual, but it is also a deeply impo...

  • 2026 Cinco de Mayo Celebration

  • Get on stage with Buntport Theater!

    Experience the thrill of live theater and uncover new stories with Buntport Theater Company—unique performances, creative minds, and all at a price you’ll love!

  • Mile High Comics

    Assemble, comic enthusiasts! Raise your Infinity Gauntlet if you're a fan of Mile High Comics!

    We took a tour inside the Avengers Tower of Denver, and you're invited to come along!

  • Superior Iron Works Part 2 "Hope"

    We join the team from Superior Iron Works as they install their sculpture "Hope" in front of the new affordable housing construction, The Hattie McDaniel Building, becoming a visual focal point for the Grand Opening celebration and a lasting fixture for the community.

  • Protecting Denver's Trees

    Every tree in Denver contributes to the overall health of the tree canopy. Learn important information about how to best protect and care for the trees in your community thanks to The Park People and the Office of the City Forester.

  • What's Behind Denver's Urban Canopy?

    The mile-high city is deceptive, a lush green urban canopy grows on a high-plains desert. What makes this possible? Denver’s Office of the City Forester (OCF) promotes health, safety, welfare and quality of life for Denver residents by creating a sustainable urban forest. The OCF is responsible f...

  • Denver GO Bonds: 16th Street

    The 16th St renovation, completed in 2025, was supported by $31.2 million in funding from the Elevate Denver bond program. The project has improved safety and mobility, addressed aging infrastructure and created more opportunities for the people who live, work and visit the Mile High City for yea...

  • Denver GO Bonds - Workforce Development - Colfax BRT

    The city is committed to ensuring that Denver residents — particularly those in economically underserved areas and from disadvantaged backgrounds — benefit from the investments being made in Denver's infrastructure through our general obligation (GO) bond programs. In this video, Dean Smith, a pa...

  • Denver GO Bonds - La Raza Park

    The renovation of La Raza Park, set to be completed in 2026, was supported by $500,000 in Elevate and RISE Denver GO Bonds. Once completed, the revitalized park will include a revitalized playground, upgraded basketball court and picnic areas, ADA-compliant pathways and native landscaping. In thi...

  • Denver GO Bonds: Red Rocks

    The ADA Improvements at Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, completed in 2024, were supported by $13.2 million in funding from the RISE Denver bond program, and will effectively enhance the concert experience for all visitors. In this video, you'll hear from Mark W, Red Rocks concert attendee, about...

  • Denver GO Bonds: Urban Peak Mothership Shelter

    The redevelopment of Urban Peak's Mothership shelter, completed in 2024, was supported by $17.5 million in RISE Denver GO Bond funding. The project has transformed the aging and overcrowded shelter into a vibrant, thriving campus to address the complex needs of youth experiencing homelessness. In...

  • Denver Summit Home Opener!

    Over 63,000 fans showed up and showed out for their squad at the first ever Denver Summit FC home match! We caught up with some of the faithful to hear how they're celebrating this HERstoric day in Denver!

  • Do You Need Food in Denver?

    Food Access is essential community care and there are several dedicated agencies working together to provide services and access to Denver residents. We visit the Denver Department of Public Health & Environment and the Denver Human Services GIVE Center we and talk to the dynamic team that provid...

  • Dinos in Denver!

    How are fossils found? How do they get out of the ground without breaking apart? How are huge chunks of bone and rock moved across the country to museums?? The team at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is ready to answer all those questions and more!

  • Healing Centers

    We visit NUMIA Healing Center and discuss the impacts of Psilocybin supported therapy and discuss Natural Medicine Policy Development in Denver.

  • Denver's Curious Theater

    Experience unforgettable storytelling at Curious Theatre Company in Denver where every night sparks conversation and brings challenging ideas. Excited for their brand new play debuting March 7th? We are! Share your thoughts if you’ve attended!

  • Denver's Fleet Management

    Do you like cars? Do you consider yourself a capable mechanic? Then get behind the wheel of this story.

    The City and County of Denver's Department of Transportation & Infrastructure (DOTI) manages over 2,500 vehicles and equipment pieces for 43 city agencies, crucial for city services. DOTI's Fl...

  • We Are The Land: American Indian Life, Legacy and Future in Denver

    "We are the Land: American Indian Life, Legacy and Future in Denver" is part of the Denver in Context series and aims to recognize how the traditional knowledge and oral histories of American Indians are integral to Denver’s cultural identity. Long before Denver existed as a city, the confluence ...

  • The Museum for Black Girls

    Explore this immersive and interactive museum right in the heart of Denver! Created to inspire and honor black girls, there is so much to see and do, this space is for everyone!

    Visit themuseumforblackgirls.com to plan your visit!

  • Are you Down with LCP? New Year, New Name

    The Denver Department of Excise and Licenses enter the new year with a new name! Now to be known as the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection.
    The renaming aims to better reflect the agency's primary functions, which include licensing various businesses and professionals, investigating ...

  • Denver's Emergency Response

    In December of 2025, Denver's Office of Emergency Management in coordination with city departments and agencies, as well as additional partners from the private sector conducted a training exercise of Denver's Emergency Operation Center.

    Go behind the scenes of the exercise as Denver struggles ...

  • Superior Iron Works: Irons in the Fire

    Nestled in the heart of Five Points is a magical world within a Denver arts studio that uses reclaimed and recycled materials to create fantastical art creations including a 13-foot-tall sculpture of Frederick Douglas.

  • Visit the Death Cafe

    When was the last time you talked about death? What will you do when a loved one dies? What will happen when you die? Visiting a Death Cafe gives you a chance to discuss any topic around death and listen to others do the same.

    Hosted at the Park Hill Branch Library in Denver, this Death Cafe all...