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Shades of red: Can divided Republicans form a united brand?
Several hours before the restaurant opened one Wednesday in April, Maggiano’s Little Italy was already bustling with people sipping coffee and filling their plates with waffles and eggs. It was the monthly gathering of the Arapahoe County Republican Breakfast Club.
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Jeff Gaylord’s death shines light on life of strength and selflessness
On March 15, a deceased man was found at the north bus stop at Englewood Parkway and South Acoma Street in Englewood. Officials said the man was “likely a transient” and that his death did not seem criminal in nature.
Little did they know, the man was Jeff Gaylord, a prominent football player, professional wrestler, brother and friend.
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Heartache and hope in Geneva Village
More than anything else, the most special thing for many residents of Geneva Village is their community.
Now, as the City of Littleton considers rehabilitating the property or redeveloping it to become affordable housing, the 12 women who live in Geneva Village are caught in the middle, many of them carrying fear and uncertainty about what lies ahead.
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A big passion for small things
In the metro Denver area, it doesn’t take a magnifying glass to see that the miniaturist community is thriving — from meetup groups to classes, to a museum, the love of tiny things is big in the hearts of many.
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Differences and devotion during Chile’s constitutional reform
On Sept. 4, Chileans across the world anxiously checked their social media feeds and Whatsapp group chats, wondering about the future of their country. Would Chile adopt a new constitution?
The answer flashed across their phone screens that evening...
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Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame inducts Libby Bortz
When Libby Bortz left her home for college, her parents told her it was important to have an educated heart, not just an educated mind.
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A sisterhood of cities: Bega delegates visit Littleton
In 1961, two newspaper editors halfway around the world from each other realized their cities had some things in common.
More than 60 years later, a group of curious and excited individuals from Bega, Australia arrived in downtown Littleton, ready to partake in a week of friendship and cultural exchange.
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South metro auto tech students succeed at national championships
One hot summer day, for eight consecutive hours, local students William Schimberg and Liam Keller diagnosed and solved one challenging car problem after another.
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Unified Basketball program promotes social inclusion
On Friday mornings this winter at Arapahoe High School, the gym was full of students coaching and playing basketball with their peers with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
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