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Denver7 Everyday Heroes turn hockey into support system for first responders and veterans
2+ hour, 27+ min ago (854+ words) COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. " During a special hockey scrimmage on the ice at Ed Robson Arena, skates were cutting hard turns, sticks were snapping passes and teammates were calling out plays. But the players wearing the jerseys aren't just athletes. They're…...
Peanut allergies drop sharply in children thanks to introduction efforts: Study
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (291+ words) DENVER " Peanut allergies in children have dropped dramatically since new guidelines were issued recommending parents introduce peanuts to young children, according to a study published this week in the journal "Pediatrics." The study shows peanut allergies in children aged 0 to…...
Is your family struggling to afford diapers? How this Colorado nonprofit can help
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (589+ words) DENVER " From diapers to diplomas, raising a family has never been cheap, and costs seem to keep climbing. Families across Colorado are struggling to afford necessities for their children, including diapers. This week, communities statewide are coming together for National…...
MSU Denver to build first-ever on-campus dormitory
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (413+ words) DENVER " With its location in the heart of Denver on the Auraria Campus, Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU Denver) has long been known as a commuter school. But that can mean long drive times in rush hour traffic for…...
CU Boulder welcomes more than 7,200 new students on move-in day
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (495+ words) BOULDER, Colo. " It was a day filled with boxes, hugs and new beginnings at the University of Colorado Boulder as more than 7,200 first-year students moved into residence halls Monday, kicking off the start of the fall 2025 semester. Students from all…...
One year later, Colorado rental assistance program for young adults who have left foster care has helped 80+
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (614+ words) DENVER " One year after its launch, a state program that provides rent assistance to young adults who have aged out of the foster care system has helped more than 80 Coloradans. Samantha Chavez entered foster care when she was 10 years old....
With child care options tighter than ever, three dozen centers in Jefferson County get a funding boost
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (279+ words) JEFFERSON COUNTY, Colo. " Finding affordable quality early childhood care and education continues to be a challenge for families across the state. Last spring, Denver7 reported that the number of day care licenses in Denver was going down, giving families fewer options....
When Colorado kids head back to class, how to help students get school supplies
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (160+ words) DENVER " "Don't have a cow, man," as Bart Simpson might say it - but we're already less than a month away from the start of school for some Colorado students. Some Denver metro area kids will head back to class during…...
Volunteers build wheelchair ramp for Commerce City teen with disabilities
6+ mon, 3+ day ago (543+ words) COMMERCE CITY, Colo. " A group of dedicated volunteers, in partnership with the nonprofit Operation Ramp It Up, has transformed the life of a Commerce City teen by building a much-needed wheelchair ramp for his home. Akian Garcia, 19, has faced numerous…...
Immigrant and labor advocates criticize Polis over cooperation with ICE subpoena
7+ mon, 2+ day ago (618+ words) DENVER " Colorado Gov. Jared Polis continues to face criticism, including from members of his party, for a directive he issued to state employees in late May, ordering them to cooperate with an administrative subpoena from federal immigration authorities. According to…...