Denver cafe specializes in intimate East African coffee ceremonies

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 7/30 2:00A Colin Wrenn

On the back of each bag of coffee lining the wall at the Whittier Cafe is a message: Our coffee isn’t just about the perfect cup it’s about a connection to something deeper. It goes on to describe the shop s commitment to sustainable farming, the...

Hot honey is all the rage. Here are 7 Colorado companies to buy it from

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 7/29 2:00A Allyson Reedy

It could be the condiment of the year. Spicy and sweet (call it speet? Or maybe swicy?), it’s hot honey, and if you’ve gone out to eat recently, you may have seen it on a menu ingredient list for...

Baby raccoon rescued from semi-truck engine in Arapahoe County

The Denver Post (Pets) 7/21 5:58A Lauren Penington

A raccoon trapped in a tractor-trailer s engine compartment was rescued and set free in Arapahoe County last week, according to the sheriff s office. The baby raccoon was sleeping (these guys are nocturnal) and wasn t exactly happy about being...

Booming Colorado cities need full-time councils, but pay can’t increase until that happens...

The Dever Post (Opinion) 7/20 1:01A The Denver Post Editorial Board

Aurora City Council and Mayor Mike Coffman made the right decision on Monday not to ask voters for pay raises , but the question before them lingers over many growing cities across the state and deserves an honest answer and assessment. We know...

Michelin-recognized chef teams up with Uncle owner for new taqueria

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 7/16 3:29A Miguel Otárola

Two chefs recognized by the Michelin Guide are joining forces to open a Mexico City-inspired taqueria inside the Stanley Marketplace in Aurora this fall. Molino Chido is a collaboration between...

What’s the most iconic song about Colorado?

The Denver Post (Music) 7/14 2:00A John Wenzel

When Colorado lawmakers made Rocky Mountain High the second official state song in 2007, they couldn t help but highlight the original, Where the Columbines Grow, which had been sanctioned since 1915 . But which song best represents Colorado ? We...

Ethiopian restaurant opens new location in Milk Market downtown

The Dever Post (Lifestyles) 7/9 2:00A Colin Wrenn

Fetien Gibre-Michael and Yoseph Assefa grew up in similar circles, first as children in Ethiopia and then, after moving to Denver, in the local music scene. Gibre-Michael ran weekly reggae nights...

Free and cheap things to do in Denver in July: Fireworks, fairs, movies and more

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 7/2 2:00A Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez

July 4 fireworks BOOM! BANG! CHEAP! Fourth of July fireworks and festivities sparkle throughout Colorado. Fortunately, there are many free and low-cost festivals and parades to keep families...

Fireworks vs. drones: As options grow, cities search for balance of safety and spectacle

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 6/30 2:00A John Wenzel

Drones: they re not just for surveillance anymore. Anyone who watched the skies during the holidays last year would have seen hundreds of the buzzing, blinking, battery-operated bugs moving...

Trump’s ICE targeting noncriminals, like the nursing student detained in Colorado, here’s how we...

The Dever Post (Editorials) 6/29 1:30A The Denver Post Editorial Board

The apprehension and two-week detention of Caroline Dias Goncalves was a waste of federal resources and a violation of human decency. Goncalves, a nursing student from the University of Utah, has not been charged with any crime, and because the...

Megan Schrader’s call for Trump protests is dangerous (Letters)

The Dever Post (Letters to the Editor) 6/29 1:01A DP Opinion

Calling for Trump protests dangerous and met with pessimism Re: A common cause: What would it actually take to force Trump to resign? June 22 commentary Using the example of a protest in Puerto Rico...

Fourth of July 2025: Fireworks displays across the Denver metro (including drone shows)

The Denver Post (Entertainment) 6/25 4:29A John Wenzel

Independence Day is almost here, and as usual, there will be displays all across metro Denver and beyond. Here s a handy guide to both the fireworks and drone displays before and during the holiday...

Did the media over- or underreport “No Kings” and Trump’s Army parade? (Letters)

The Dever Post (Letters to the Editor) 6/24 1:01A DP Opinion

Reader s question coverage of No Kings protests and Trump s parade celebrating Army Re: Thousands join anti-Trump protests across Colorado , June 15 news story No Kings Day was a valuable expression of our fears and anger, but The King just does...

Long-vacant, 102-year-old movie house will reopen as a Denver music venue

The Denver Post (Music) 6/19 5:00A John Wenzel

After decades of darkness, the Federal Theatre will relight its neon sign this summer as the city s newest mid-size music and entertainment venue. The 650-capacity theater, which was built in 1923 as a movie house , stopped showing films in the...

Don’t overlook the nuclear option in the climate change fight (Letters)

The Dever Post (Letters to the Editor) 6/18 12:45A DP Opinion

Don t overlook the nuclear option Re: “ New laws on turf, wild horses, clean energy , June 11 news story Among many issues in this article, of note is House Bill 1040, which adds nuclear energy to be counted toward utilities clean-energy goals...