
Through Prose, Boulder Veteran Reflects On Afghanistan Deployment
“Pop’n Twigs,” by Matthew Novellino, is based on his experiences as a Green Beret with the U.S. Army Special Forces.

Denver Mayor Michael Hancock On Affordable Housing And Immigration Enforcement
The Democratic mayor talks to CPR News about his new approach to affordable housing and homelessness, and the changes he’s seen in immigration enforcement in the city.

Two Poet Laureates Reflect On The Power Of Words In The Colorado Cities They Represent
Meet Ayla Sullivan, Denver’s new youth poet laureate, and the new poet laureate of Aurora, Assetou Xango.

Four Generations Of Teen Moms Take Centerstage In SOURCE Theatre’s Latest Show
“A Good Child Too Soon,” which runs in Denver through June 3, is an exploration of how loved ones communicate and take care of each other.

Grand Junction’s New Mayor Wants More Peaks, Fewer Valleys In City’s Economy
Grand Junction Mayor Rick Taggart speaks with CPR News about the city’s economic potential, along with issues such as internet access and suicide.

With Humor, Denver YouTuber Challenges Stereotypes About Islam And Pakistan
Tasneem Afridi, known to her YouTube followers as “Tazzy Phe,” was recently named a YouTube “Creators for Change” fellow.

Denver Veterinarian Helps Veterans Who Need Care For Their Pets
Saturday is the second annual Ainsley Price Day of Service for Veterans in Denver, during which ex-military members can get free services for their animals.

The Two Birthdays Of Denver Holocaust Survivor Jack Adler
Adler spent time in two Jewish ghettos and three concentration camps during World War II. He lost every member of his immediate family to the Holocaust.

Denver Knitter Anne Weil Tosses Out The Needles For New Book
Weil, who founded the DIY blog Flax & Twine, has released her first book, “Knitting Without Needles: A Stylish Introduction to Finger and Arm Knitting.”

‘Parentally Incorrect’: Two Denver Moms Poke Fun At Motherhood In Comedy Show
Shayna Ferm and Tracey Tee created their show five years ago in a Denver bar. They now tour the country, performing for sold-out audiences.

There Exists A Rift Between Our Imagination And A ‘Lost Dimension.’ It’s In Aurora
“Travelers of the Lost Dimension” at the Stanley Marketplace is a comedy show and the Denver Center’s latest immersive theater production.

New Elephant Revival Album Was A Sonic ‘Experiment’
Bonnie Paine and Daniel Rodriguez of Elephant Revival on their new album, “Petals,” and their headline debut at Red Rocks Amphitheater.

Read The First Chapter From A Forthcoming Novel By Newbery Medal-Winning Author Avi
“The Unexpected Life of Oliver Cromwell Pitts” is out next week. CPR News invited Denver sixth-grader Sive Kelliher to co-host this interview.

This Denver Farm Raises ‘Microlivestock,’ AKA Edible Insects
The Rocky Mountain Micro Ranch is one of six agricultural startups selected to participate in a business innovation program at New Mexico State University.

This Sci-Fi Graphic Novel Is A Meditation On Police Shootings, Race Relations
Denver’s Alan Brooks wrote the story for the six-part series “The Burning Metronome.”

The Laundry Truck Brings Denver’s Homeless The ‘Respectability’ Of Clean Clothes
Denver nonprofit Bayaud Enterprises launched The Laundry Truck, which can wash 300 to 450 pounds of laundry a day, earlier this month.