With construction on the 16th St. Mall now set to last through 2025 and many office workers happier working at... more

Mayor Mike Johnston’s effort to house 1,000 people by the end of the year is not looking great, with more... more

It seems like everyone has an opinion on where to find the best green chile in town. So why do... more

Happy Thanksgiving! We’re celebrating the short week with a round-up of all the local stories that matter. First, it’s been... more

Black Friday and the holiday shopping season are right around the corner, but while the big chain stores are rolling... more

Many cities have a museum solely dedicated to telling their own story, and many of those museums are a source... more

Gas prices are trending down nationwide, but they are perhaps nowhere lower than the exit off I-25 into Greenwood Village.... more

Hungry for lunch but don’t want to go out? One local restaurant owner hopes you don’t reach for that meal-delivery... more

After a water main break, the rise of streaming, and a global pandemic put the Esquire Theatre on the brink,... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that matter this week. First, local officials are officially hyped... more

The State of Colorado has a lot of big, lofty goals to help stave off climate change. But according to... more

It wasn’t the biggest election of our lifetimes. It wasn’t even the biggest election in Denver this year! But this... more

A few years ago Tom Messina made a deal to sell off his iconic East Colfax building — then known... more

Voter turnout was unsurprisingly low for yesterday’s off-year election, but we still have plenty of results to dissect from all... more

It might not feel like it, but today is election day. So host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are... more

Between the ongoing I-70 traffic conundrum, housing affordability issues in basically every ski town, pricey passes to overcrowded lift lines,... more

Epic weed drama erupted this week, with the outing of a “rat in the community” who allegedly made dozens of... more

It’s Thursday, and we are so ready for the weekend. So as usual, newsletter editor and our resident foodie Peyton... more

Welcome to November, the month of 5 p.m. sunsets, extended family visits, early holiday shopping, and colder temps. Newsletter editor... more

Election day is just a week away and while it’s an off-year, there are plenty of important races and issues... more

With Halloween coming up tomorrow, we’re thinking about everything that goes bump in the night. But the importance of Denver’s... more

Our friends at Metropolitan State University of Denver (aka MSU or just plain “Metro”) recently hosted our very own Bree... more

Four years after the killing of Elijah McClain, Aurora police are finally on trial. But what about the systemic injustices... more

We’re talking noodles, dumplings, and cocktails unapologetically seasoned with MSG as host Bree Davies chats with newsletter editor Peyton Garcia... more

Can you believe it’s already been 100 days since our new mayor Mike Johnston was inaugurated? He hasn’t even had... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the stories that matter this week. First up, Governor Jared Polis made a... more

The City of Denver’s official budget for 2024 determines how the powers that be will spend a whopping $1.74 billion... more

Tattered Cover filed for bankruptcy this week after a rough few years for the beloved Denver institution. Three of the... more

The weekend is so close you can almost taste it. So we’re digging into the biggest food story of the... more

Earlier this month, History Colorado released a major report documenting the history of Indigenous “boarding schools” across our state, including... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that matter this week. Four years after Elijah McClain was... more

This morning on the podcast, we did our best to understand the most confusing and most impactful question on Colorado... more

The Wall Street Journal called it a “back-door tax hike.” Colorado conservatives are calling it a TABOR killer. Even Democrats... more

The Triangle Bar closed “indefinitely” last Sunday, owner Scott Coors blamed homeless encampments, and the press ran with an easy... more

It’s Thursday, and we’re here to get you ready for a great Denver weekend! Newsletter editor and resident foodie Peyton... more

Three thousand Kaiser Permanente employees went on strike across Colorado last week and, although their bosses didn’t cave, all those... more

We had so much fun last month with our game show based on 1-star reviews of Denver icons, we decided... more

It’s Friday and we’re digging into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, this week’s influx of Central... more

Are food halls officially over? Axios Denver reports that food halls across the Denver metro are closing or being sold.... more

It’s been more than a month since RTD’s Zero Fare For Better Air promotion beckoned riders to just get on... more

Mayor Mike Johnston says he plans to house 1,000 people before the end of 2023, and so far he’s got... more

‘Tis the spooky season! October is upon us and there are so many cool things to do, see, and imbibe... more

It’s no secret — Colorado’s air quality is suffering, and last Friday regulators approved yet another new plan to address... more

As we wrap up a week of fall getaways, we wanted to leave you with an enticing list of delicious... more

What’s the most haunted place in all of Colorado? A lot of folks would tell you it’s the Stanley Hotel... more

Pickleball fever has swept the country, and after three years of explosive growth it looks like it’s not going anywhere... more

All this week, we’re celebrating the gorgeous season that is fall in Colorado. Today, we’re focusing on perfect weekend getaways... more

More than ten thousand people with big dreams arrived in the Mile High City for this year’s Denver Startup Week,... more

This weekend marks the tenth anniversary of what our guest calls “Comedy Christmas” — aka, the High Plains Comedy Festival.... more

At the height of the racial justice protests of 2020, Denverites — like the rest of the country — reckoned... more

It’s Tuesday, so host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are breaking down all the local stories that matter. First,... more

With the opening of Yuan Wonton’s new shared brick-and-mortar restaurant in Park Hill, the food trend of the fall is... more

U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert had a big night out at the theater in Denver this past weekend, complete with vaping,... more

After months of anticipation and rumors, the Michelin Guide bestowed five local restaurants a Michelin star at an exclusive ceremony... more

The humble user review — taken alone, is just one person’s opinion. But put a bunch together, and that aggregated... more

It’s easy to walk down the streets of Denver and see the major issues facing our city — housing, homelessness,... more

It’s easy to forget, but Denver is still a young city, constantly searching for an identity. So it’s confounding why... more

Mayor Mike Johnston is tackling Denver’s homelessness crisis head on, but the city might not be able to wait for... more

When a brand new Denver restaurant landed on Bon Appétit’s most anticipated openings list, we were sooooo curious — what’s... more

For more than 100 years, the brick power plant at Zuni Street and West 14th Avenue generated electricity for Denver... more

Denver’s a cool place, full of cool things to do each and every month — and September is no exception.... more

When State Senator Julie Gonzales wrote the Towing Bill of Rights last year, she had no idea that she’d have... more

The Michelin Guide is giving some mystery, top tier restaurants highly coveted stars at their invite-only event on Sept. 12,... more

They don’t make stuff like they used to…turns out that’s true for Denver’s buildings as well. Art Writer and Architecture... more

Host Bree Davies and state politics and green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval are breaking down all the local stories that... more

Denver’s park system is something to behold — we have more than 250 dedicated green spaces in the city proper... more

When the University of Colorado hired NFL Hall of Fame superstar Deion “Prime Time” Sanders to be their next head... more

Guy Fieri’s people have returned to two Colorado restaurants made famous by “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” — which has us... more

Well, it’s happening again. Complaints about traffic have driven the powers that be to make the same old proposal: What... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that matter this week. First, the Latino Cultural Arts Center... more

A few years ago, the New York Times spent a weekend in Denver as part of its “36 Hours” series,... more

Unions are all the rage this summer. It’s looking like the busiest summer of labor action since 2000, with 323,000... more

We’re hitting that late-summer stride in Colorado as temps rise into the upper 90s, and being without air conditioning feels... more

Denver looks different through everyone’s eyes. So, how do you capture the Mile High City in a way that showcases... more

Host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are breaking down all the local stories that matter this week — starting... more

Downtown Denver has a lot of big, beautiful office buildings that are… empty. Simultaneously, the city is facing an ongoing... more

What a week it was in Denver! First, DPS is in the midst of a crisis, this time involving a... more

That Mile High sun is a-blazing, and that can only mean one thing. It’s patio season here in Denver. So... more

The Colorado Republican Party sued the state last week in an effort to stop unaffiliated voters — who make up... more

Prior to the first sweep of a homeless encampment on his watch, Mayor Mike Johnston made a visit to meet... more

Is there still a place for strip clubs in Denver’s vast world of entertainment, arts, and “immersive” experiences? Can our... more

It’s wedding season in Colorado, and that means… your $2-million Aspen wedding could be ruined by a crappy sound system... more

We love talking about cool events and things to do around Denver. But there are so many to choose from!... more

It’s summertime and we’re thinking about what else — hot dogs. Does the Mile High actually have a hot dog... more

Are drivers more aggressive in Denver than they used to be? Has it become the norm to speed on neighborhood... more

When it comes to climate change, Governor Jared Polis and the Democrats in control of the statehouse are betting big... more

We’re less than a month into Mike Johnston’s first term as mayor, and things are already off to a bumpy... more

Content warning: This episode contains mentions of sexual violence. Earlier this week on our episode about self care, we recommended a... more

Who makes the best ice cream in town? Is it the parlor with the best vibes? Or does it all... more

Our friends at City Cast Salt Lake picked this fight, and we’re finally hashing it out. Can Salt Lake City... more

Neighbors in Congress Park and Country Club say that new infrastructure meant to keep cyclists safe is making their neighborhoods... more

Today is International Self-Care Day, and what more prompting do any of us need than to spend some time with... more

It was a raucous night on Colfax last night -- as usual -- and the renovated garage behind Bruz Off... more

Next time you find yourself in LoDo or wandering around near Union Station, look down. Just below the streets of... more

Robert Speer. Michael Hancock. Benjamin Stapleton. Federico Peña. Wellington Webb. Each mayor of Denver leaves their mark on the city... more

Mayor Mike Johnston was inaugurated yesterday, with an inspiring speech and… a killer music festival? It’s Tuesday, so host Bree... more

Do you remember your first time on Colfax Avenue? It was probably equal parts exhilarating, interesting, confusing, and entertaining, as... more

With our first new mayor in 12 years set to be inaugurated on Monday, we’re running out of time to... more

Is there anything worse than a bad hike? Maybe you ran out of water. Maybe you didn’t pack the micro-spikes.... more

Mike Johnston will be sworn in as Denver’s 46th mayor on Monday, and he’s already making moves. He hired a... more

¡Viva! Streets! took over Broadway once again, literally intersecting with the Lowrider Show and Shine event outside the Denver Art... more

To the chagrin of many summer lovers, Denver’s public pools are once again operating with limited hours, due to —... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the news that mattered this short, holiday week. From our expansive craft brew... more

Downtown Denver is definitely not the hellhole that some suburban Republicans think it is, but since the pandemic it’s certainly... more

Did you keep a diary as a kid? Did you have that safe place where all of your teenage thoughts... more

Every city has its unwritten rules, and when Politico published its rules for surviving Washington DC, we figured why not... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about the big local stories this week. Casa Bonita continues to dominate the news cycle... more

Starting in July, the City of Denver is officially launching its free composting program, which will serve more than 180,000... more

In the wake of the March 23 shooting at East High School, thousands of students walked out of class in... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that matter this week. First up, RTD’s “Zero Fare for... more

After a wet winter and super rainy spring, our rivers and creeks are running high. Does that mean we’re about... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the the stories that mattered this week. The big Pride weekend is finally... more

There are lots of glitzy attractions around Denver — but which ones are really worth it? Which destinations are just... more

Colorado’s most infamous Republican, Rep. Lauren Boebert, won re-election last November by a mere 546 votes, shocking the unsuspecting Denver... more

You ever see one of those signs that say “We Buy Ugly Houses” stapled to a telephone poll? Or plastered... more

The Nuggets are finally world famous! Denver’s hometown ballers won their first NBA Championship in franchise history, and the city... more

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is full of dioramas depicting wolves in the arctic, rare birds from across... more

Every Friday on City Cast Denver, our newsletter editor Peyton Garcia joins the crew to offer some event recommendations, and... more

UPDATE 6/13/23: After this episode was published, we learned that the location of the Jor'Dell Richardson community memorial and procession... more

AI is everywhere right now — at least that’s how it seems. The technology has a lot of people worried,... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the local stories that grabbed our attention this week — aka, the election.... more

When nightclub owner Steven Alix bought the old Irish Snug, he didn’t know anything about Sid King or his famous... more

The people of Denver have elected Mike Johnston to become their first new mayor in 12 years. While the results... more

Summer is finally here! But no need to stress if your calendar’s not already full of summer fun. Over the... more

Yes, Red Rocks is a world-famous concert venue, drawing music-lovers from all walks of life to the Denver suburbs. But... more

What will the next mayor do when it comes to housing and homelessness? There are so many important issues at... more

It’s Friday and we’re chatting about all the local stories that caught our eyes this week. With Election Day looming,... more

The mayor’s race is grabbing all the headlines lately, but what about Denver City Council? With contested runoffs in Districts... more

While Denver’s dining scene has attracted top chefs from all over the world, it’s our mom-and-pop shops and holes in... more

Shinesty CEO Chris White got his start selling thrift store finds to his fellow CU Boulder students hoping to stand... more

The mayor’s race is getting spicy! No, we’re not talking about the latest attack ad; we’re talking about hot wings.... more

Hey Denver newsletter editor Peyton Garcia got a sneak preview of the new Casa Bonita this morning, and she’s calling... more

It’s Friday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that mattered this week. After sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers,... more

A nostalgia bomb is about to go off on West Colfax, because the long-awaited return of Casa Bonita is expected... more

After a historic 12 years in what he calls the “best political job in Colorado,” Michael Hancock is ready to... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re breaking down all the local stories that matter this week. First, Colorado Springs has a brand-new... more

More than 10,000 migrants from Central and South America have arrived in Denver since December, seeking opportunity, shelter, or just... more

We love having Denver Post columnist Jo Ann Allen on our Friday shows, but did you know she makes a... more

It’s Friday and we’re talking about all the local stories that caught our eyes this week. First, we talk a... more

Twenty-seven Denverites ran for mayor. Seventeen made the ballot. Now it’s down to two: Kelly Brough and Mike Johnston. Ballots... more

It’s time to vote for a new mayor… again! Ballots for the June 6 runoff are in the mail this... more

Three miles of Broadway and Welton were shut down for the inaugural ¡Viva! Streets Denver last weekend, as pedestrians and... more

Planning on buying tickets to your favorite show? Good luck! If you happen to be a Swiftie, a member of... more

It’s Friday, and we’re digging into all the local stories that mattered this week. First, state lawmakers are officially done... more

Ask any Denverite what they’d guess is the most popular car in Colorado, and nine times out of ten they’ll... more

We all know Denver isn’t the super affordable city it once was. But we’re all still here, trying to get... more

Mother’s Day is just around the corner — have you made plans with your mother yet?! This holiday often centers... more

Colorado was lucky to have a particularly wet winter in 2023, meaning water runoff from the mountains is really strong... more

It’s Friday, and we’re talking about all the local stories that mattered this week. Way back in November 2019, Colorado... more

It’s not just you— trying to get a camping spot in Colorado feels impossible these days because it kind of... more

There didn’t used to be a place in Denver called RiNo. So it wasn’t a problem when a bunch of... more

With 2023 state legislative session almost over, the race is on to get these bills outta the house — but... more

The Nuggets are having a history-making season, and — knock on wood! — Denver could be on its way to... more

It’s Friday, and we’re rounding up the stories that caught our eye this week. Housing has been top of mind... more

Are the stars more beautiful from Denver? We are one mile closer, after all. But seriously, after the surprise Aurora... more

Gardening in Colorado comes with a unique set of challenges. Between our clay-heavy soil and our seriously dry climate, getting... more

It’s Tuesday, and we’re looking at all the important stories shaping Denver this week. With only a few weeks left... more

Way back in 1981, a humble New York transplant named Jimmy Lambatos opened an innovative toasted sub shop at the... more

It’s time for the thrilling conclusion to Cherry Creek Week! All week long, we’ve been talking about one of Denver’s most... more

It’s Cherry Creek Week, Day Four! The story of Cherry Creek is the story of big dreams, yet with each exciting... more

It’s Cherry Creek Week — Day Three! When Denverites talk about Cherry Creek, the conversation often goes to the neighborhood’s multi-million... more

Cherry Creek Week continues! Sometimes it feels like the only constant in Denver is change. And that feeling is especially present... more

Welcome to Cherry Creek Week! Density. Growth. Infrastructure. Housing. Overcrowding. These words represent our biggest challenge as a city: How can... more

The Nuggets are having one of their best seasons in decades as they take the number one seed in the... more

Is the Polis administration’s “More Housing Now” proposal the solution to our state’s affordable housing woes? Some think it’s a... more

Sam Tallent is kind of a big deal — the Denver metro-raised comedian has been touring the stand-up circuit for... more

It’s Tuesday and we’re talking about the big stories around Denver this week, especially what’s happening with Denver Public Schools.... more

From the Illuminati and the New World Order to the runways and some weird art, there are too many conspiracy... more

It’s Friday! Although election night is behind us, we’re still waiting for all the ballots to be counted. We know... more

Denver’s LoDo neighborhood has long been a magnet for nighttime revelry, with its concentration of restaurants, breweries, shops, and nightclubs.... more