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Stanley's new owner promises continuity

More than 20 leases are coming due as Magnetic Capital takes over Stanley.

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Stanley Marketplace&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new owner" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/05/26/stanley-marketplace-redevelopment-plans-aurora" data-vars-content-id="f360e1bd-48ad-427a-b1e0-f1f1af15b696" data-vars-headline="Stanley&#x27;s new owner promises continuity" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/05/26/stanley-marketplace-redevelopment-plans-aurora" target="_self">new owner</a> doesn&#x27;t want its $40.9 million takeover to be noticeable.Why it matters: Stanley has become one of metro Denver&#x27;s defining mixed-use success stories, drawing 1.3 million visits annually to a former aviation factory now packed with local businesses.

Haiku Revieu: Call Your Mother's Littleton Lil' Deli

One bagel, one new job and one very disappointed daughter.

<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Call Your Mother" data-vars-click-url="https://www.callyourmotherdeli.com/aspen-grove-littleton-lil-deli-co-call-your-mother-deli" data-vars-content-id="2a7267f1-e807-4add-9cfc-54936d70d286" data-vars-headline="Haiku Revieu: Call Your Mother&#x27;s Littleton Lil&#x27; Deli" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.callyourmotherdeli.com/aspen-grove-littleton-lil-deli-co-call-your-mother-deli" target="_blank">Call Your Mother</a> Littleton Lil&#x27; Deli, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr., LittletonThe order: Royal Palm, $12.50

The local's guide to 250/150

Festivals, fireworks and drone show are popping up this summer.

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Colorado&#x27;s biggie birthday is also America&#x27;s star-spangled blowout. Can you say &quot;two-fer&quot;?Great news: No need to hit up Denver for party time — or go to Wyoming for … <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="well …. you know" data-vars-click-url="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExdWt4ZHQ1aDE0azRidjdraDlxYmtoZjZ2eTg4a2dkMnMzbDVoYXV5bSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/hqIaXesRGpP44/giphy.gif" data-vars-content-id="a7715cc7-9b97-43be-807d-bfb7f920a645" data-vars-headline="The local&#x27;s guide to 250/150" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExdWt4ZHQ1aDE0azRidjdraDlxYmtoZjZ2eTg4a2dkMnMzbDVoYXV5bSZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZfYnlfaWQmY3Q9Zw/hqIaXesRGpP44/giphy.gif" target="_blank">well …. you know</a>.

Aurora neighborhood awaits Stanley's future

Neighbors worry about Stanley Marketplace's next chapter

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Stanley Marketplace sale" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/05/26/stanley-marketplace-redevelopment-plans-aurora" data-vars-content-id="a5347ca1-4d37-462c-9b41-5f84276d21b2" data-vars-headline="Aurora neighborhood awaits Stanley&#x27;s future" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/arapahoe/2026/05/26/stanley-marketplace-redevelopment-plans-aurora" target="_self">Stanley Marketplace sale</a> could reshape one of Aurora&#x27;s beloved community hubs.Why it matters: That has lots of neighbors and business owners wondering — and worrying — what comes next.

Haiku review: La Morena 1

The order: Enchiladas verdes de pollo, $17.99.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="La Morena 1" data-vars-click-url="https://www.lamorenamexrest.com/lamorena1/" data-vars-content-id="8ca0033e-dfbf-4d6c-96b1-ce8edc10ae0d" data-vars-headline="Haiku review: La Morena 1" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.lamorenamexrest.com/lamorena1/" target="_blank">La Morena 1</a>, 9650 E Colfax Ave., AuroraThe order: Enchiladas verdes de pollo, $17.99

Arapahoe County farmers markets return for the season

This lineup features weekend and weekday markets, each with unique offerings.

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Farmers market season means parking lots, downtown streets and shopping centers across Arapahoe County fill with tents, local produce and the promise of a sun-drenched, caffeine-fueled morning.The big picture: This lineup features weekend and weekday markets, each with unique offerings guaranteed to get you outside and activated.

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Broncos add 120 new food items at Empower Field

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Who's hot (and who's not) in Colorado's beer scene

A heat table that ranks Colorado craft breweries by 2025 production and year-over-year change. Monster Brewing Company  leads at 285,000. Tivoli Brewing Company is second at 115,000 and posts the largest gain, up 101.75%.

Largest craft breweries in Colorado, by 2025 production

Data: Brewers Association; Table: John Frank/Axios

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Stanley's new owner promises continuity

Broncos add 120 new food items at Empower Field

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