On his 9th birthday, a NE Denver boy celebrated at his school, but not with the typical sharing of cupcakes in class. Instead, Conrad Robinson was at the center of a full school assembly at Swigert International School to celebrate the money he raised for the Make-A-Wish Colorado foundation to honor his little sister, Pippa.

1 day ago · This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for Chalkbeat, Colorado’s free daily newsletter ckbe.at/newsletter to get the latest reporting from us plus curated news from other Colorado outlets delivered to your inbox.. The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights announced Tuesday that it is investigating Denver Public …

This month: 1) Denver Drivers are Facing Closures on Quebec Street; 2) Scooters May be Coming Back to Aurora; 3) Money Awarded for Restoration at The Urban Farm; 4) A Parking Surprise for Some Patrons of Stanley Marketplace; and 5) New Sidewalk Fee in Denver.

This month: Four NE Denver Neighborhood Groups Hold a Community Forum; A Groundbreaking at Project Worthmore; The Colfax Bus Rapid Transit Project is Underway; New Wildlife Mural Along Sand Creek Trail; Westerly Creek Reconstruction Project to Begin in Early November; A New Exhibit Lets Visitors Experience a Rainforest; and Neighborhood Businesses Win Medals at Great American Beer Festival.

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BusinessDen also reported that plans have been submitted for an 18-story apartment building at the RTD Central Park Station.That project has many steps to go through before approval. To the south, at E. 25th Ave. and Jamaica St. in NW Aurora, plans are underway for a 75-unit affordable housing development called Stanley 98.The project proposed by the Aurora Housing Authority, just a few blocks ...

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Several new local businesses (The Baking Room, Vanishing West Ciders, and Mile Hi Pickleball) opened in September and October, all owned and operated by northeast Denver residents who are fulfilling their dreams. Front Porch visited all three locations to talk to the owners and learn about their hopes for success and support from the community and each other.

In December, a room filled with city leaders, developers, and affordable housing advocates gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Northfield Flats, a 129-unit apartment building at 4545 Xenia St., next to the Shops at Northfield. Mayor Mike Johnston says projects like …

Former 9News entertainment reporter Kirk Montgomery hasn’t been back to Denver since he left the station 10 years ago. In December he returns to share the passion behind his new children’s book, Joey’s Journey. Joey was a cocker spaniel adopted by Montgomery in 2007.