Join Host Bree Davies and the City Cast Denver crew every weekday morning as we celebrate, explore, and challenge an ever-changing Denver.... more
It’s Friday, and we’re still deep in this Colorado primary conversation. But today, we’re talking about the craziness on the... more
The Democratic primary for House District 6 in central Denver is a hot one, with unprecedented amounts of money flowing... more
Is the race for the House District 6 seat the most interesting primary in Colorado? It’s certainly among the most... more
Denver has always been home to revolutionary movements — Chicano civil rights, disability justice, and the fight for LGBTQ+ equality... more
As of this year, Juneteenth is officially a state holiday in Colorado — but Denver’s Black community has been recognizing... more
After years of low test scores, concerns of gang activity, and accusations of discrimination against Spanish-speaking students, a new state-mandated... more
It’s prime outdoor-dining season in Denver. But what, exactly, makes a good patio? Today on the show, host Bree Davies... more
Ten years ago, Tom Sullivan lost his son Alex in the Aurora theater shooting. It was a tragedy that sparked... more
Do we really need the moisture? Or is that just something Denverites like to say? Recently, local news has been... more
Ask any Denverite, and they’ll tell you: Everything here is getting more expensive, especially housing. So we’re digging into two... more
For 13 years, the Black Actors Guild created and performed some of the most provocative and entertaining plays in Denver.... more
It’s outdoor swimming pool season! But Denver Parks and Rec has a shortened operating schedule and Colorado is facing a... more
Denver Public Schools let out for the summer last week, which means DPS superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero now has one... more
It’s no secret that Denver’s housing market is nuts. But when we sit down to talk about the causes and... more
Summer’s (almost) officially here, and we’re here for it! Today on the show, Producer Paul Karolyi is joined by Newsletter... more
If I-70 had a mayor, it would be Alejandro Brown. He started the I-70 Things Instagram account a few years... more
Drag has come a long way in the past century — and more recently, thanks to shows like RuPaul’s Drag... more
Way back in 2018, the theater wizards behind Control Group Productions started dreaming about what it might feel like to... more
It’s no secret — Denver’s a car-centric place. But it doesn’t have to be! Today on the show, we’re bringing... more
During World War II, the U.S. government incarcerated more than 10,000 Americans of Japanese descent at a concentration camp smack... more
If there’s anything constant about Denver, it’s change. Recently, Host Bree Davies was driving down Colfax and noticed that a... more
Starting on June 17, Denverites registering a phone number might get a new area code: 983. Yes, it can spell... more
Denver City Council voted last week to ban the concealed carry of guns in city buildings and parks, with the... more
The Stan Kroenke-owned Colorado Avalanche are tearing up the NHL playoffs, but the billionaire tycoon still won’t make a deal... more
When we heard about a new bar opening in downtown Denver themed after the city of Pueblo, we were skeptical,... more
When Styler Rising opened Metamorphosis Fitness in 2015, they focused on creating a place that embraced exercise, strength, and transformation.... more
In the waning hours of their 2022 legislative session, the Colorado General Assembly finally reached a compromise on a bill... more
Move over Greta Thunberg, Colorado’s got its own wunderkind climate champion. Her name is Madhvi Chittoor. She’s 11-years-old, and she... more
It has been ten years since Denver enacted an urban camping ban, providing the legal basis for what many housing... more
Ten years ago this week, Denver leaders signed an urban camping ban into law. Since then, folks across the city... more
On April 27, Gary Arellano was shot and killed in La Alma-Lincoln Park. The city’s response? Fence off the park... more
Earlier this year, North High School teacher Tim Hernández came on the show to talk about his experience teaching in... more
It’s our producer Xandra’s last hurrah in Denver before she heads off to Philadelphia. So we had to ask: What‘s... more
Denver is sooooo bad at recycling and composting. In fact, our diversion rate — the amount of waste we divert... more
We’ve brought you a burger crawl, a breakfast burrito battle, and a fried chicken chowdown. Now, we’re tackling something sickly... more
Jen Korte likes to throw big parties. She also doesn’t really drink that much. But as a musician, Korte has... more
The U.S. Supreme Court is planning to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 50-year-old decision guaranteeing federal protection of Americans’ right... more
Denver Public Library’s Central Branch is one of the city’s most beautiful, iconic structures, with a design by world-renowned architect... more
Everyone agrees that the synthetic opioid fentanyl has become a serious threat to the health and well-being of Coloradans —... more
It’s Friday and we’re talking politics. Specifically, we’re talking politicians — this week, some Colorado legislators were up to no... more
Two years ago, producer Paul Karolyi and his wife, Megan, reviewed local iconic pizza joint Beau Jo’s for their show,... more
As Denver continues to grow and change, there’s a constant conversation happening about our identity. Who are we as a... more
You know the movie “Dodgeball”? The one where Vince Vaughn saves his neighborhood gym by bringing together a team of... more
With one week left in the NHL’s regular season, the Colorado Avalanche are sitting pretty at the top of the... more
It’s the City Cast Denver green and mean Earth Day special! Producers Paul Karolyi, Xandra McMahon, and Lizzie Goldsmith are... more
She dazzled the judges all season with her Victorian baby doll style, and now Denver’s own Willow Pill has made... more
Could you imagine a better way to spend 420 than a sweet hang at Denver’s first-ever, smoke-friendly public weed consumption... more
When the news dropped a few weeks ago that 30,000 hippies are likely to descend on Colorado this summer for... more
Denver’s brown cloud is in the news… again. And it doesn’t seem to be getting better. In fact, in a... more
In less than a year, Denverites will start casting their votes for the next mayor of our city. It may... more
Since 1987, FashioNation has been outfitting Denver’s goths, punks, ravers, and fest-goers with wild streetwear and the latest in counterculture... more
For Denver cyclist Marcus Robinson, biking equals freedom. It’s a chance to experience new things and reach places he’s never... more
We got a crap-ton of super interesting voicemails about our story on 1800 S. Broadway, the once and future weed... more
Ever since the killing of Elijah McClain in 2019, the Aurora Police Department has been mired in turmoil. Now, the... more
If you haven’t heard part one of our look at 1800 S. Broadway and the dawn of public weed consumption... more
Ever since Coloradans started taking the prospect of legal weed seriously, stoners have wanted a place to partake in public.... more
Daylight Saving Time. Love it or hate it, it’s part of our lives… but if a new law passes in... more
Janae Burris used to fudge the numbers when people asked how long she’s been doing stand-up comedy. “I kind of... more
It might be a false spring, but can you blame us for letting a little nice weather get us excited... more
“There is no accurate picture” of how many indigenous people have been murdered or gone missing in Colorado, according to... more
Union Station is a mess. At least that’s what news outlets keep saying about the transit hub and fancy downtown... more
News broke last week that local music non-profit Youth on Record was buying a stake in the Underground Music Showcase,... more
The push to unionize Starbucks workers started in Buffalo, New York, with one small group of baristas stepping forward to... more
With fentanyl-related deaths spiking across Colorado, our elected officials have been debating new measures to better protect people from the... more
Too often there’s inherent bias at play when we think about who makes a good firefighter — strong, athletic… manly.... more
It’s Friday and we’re chatting about stories big and small in Denver this week, starting with Union Station — which... more
The painter Stevon Lucero was his own person through and through. He created his own style, which he called “metarealism,”... more
About an hour west of Denver is a place called Lincoln Hills, an outdoor recreation destination created especially for —... more
Lipgloss is one of the longest running indie club nights in the country — and it takes place every Friday evening,... more
Nearly 800 Coloradans have received aid-in-dying medication since voters approved a controversial law giving doctors that prescription option under certain... more
It’s Friday! And we’re looking back at two years in Denver since lockdown. What’s changed about the city for the... more
Almost 20 years ago, Erika Krouse took a job as a private investigator. Her first big case? A massive sexual... more
There was a time when food trucks were the hottest thing out there, and it seemed like every chef and... more
Denver Restaurant Week is the perfect occasion for a nice night out without breaking the bank. And that means Frank... more
It’s Denver Restaurant Week and we’re exploring all aspects of the dining scene. Today, John Hinman is a pastry chef... more
Denver Restaurant Week kicks off today! We’re talking Mile High culinary history, the cowtown stereotype we can’t seem to shake... more
The City of Denver has already paid out more than $3 million in settlements to people injured by the police... more
Until recently, Justin Murchison wasn’t really thinking about buying a home. He was more focused on paying down his credit... more
More than 1,000 homes were destroyed when the Marshall Fire ripped through Louisville, Superior and unincorporated Boulder County in late... more
In the summer of 2020, the mayor’s office joined forces with Colorado Village Collaborative to launch the Safe Outdoor Space... more
Until recently, Justin Murchison wasn’t really thinking about buying a home. He was more focused on paying down his credit card debt... more