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Ethiopian Festival returns to City Park

The two-day event has drawn more than 15,000 people.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Taste of Ethiopia Festival" data-vars-click-url="https://tasteofethiopia.org/photo-gallery/" data-vars-content-id="5f486c98-18f7-42c9-b1eb-e4c7dcbfbd3d" data-vars-headline="Ethiopian Festival returns to City Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tasteofethiopia.org/photo-gallery/" target="_blank">The Taste of Ethiopia Festival</a> returns to City Park on Saturday for a free, two-day fair celebrating the East African country&#x27;s culture. Why it matters: The Denver <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="bandstand&#x27;s March fire prompted" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/06/08/city-park-bandstand-rebuild-denver-fire" data-vars-content-id="5f486c98-18f7-42c9-b1eb-e4c7dcbfbd3d" data-vars-headline="Ethiopian Festival returns to City Park" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2026/06/08/city-park-bandstand-rebuild-denver-fire" target="_self">bandstand&#x27;s March fire prompted</a> questions about the festival&#x27;s future, but organizers say they found a workaround to ensure the event moved forward.

Denver scientists discover first adult T. rex trackway

A T. rex went for a walk 66 million years ago. Denver scientists just found the footprints.

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Sixty-six million years ago, a Tyrannosaurus rex went for a stroll across what&#x27;s now North Dakota.Why it matters: Denver scientists just retraced its steps, unearthing what they say is the first known trackway left by an adult T. rex.

Second-chance coffee shop opens third location 

Convict Coffee donates a quarter from each drink to programs helping reduce recidivism.

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<a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Convict Coffee Company&#x27;s" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/05/05/convict-coffee-founder" data-vars-content-id="84532d9c-b479-4ebe-a07c-051191625eb6" data-vars-headline="Second-chance coffee shop opens third location " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/douglas/2026/05/05/convict-coffee-founder" target="_self">Convict Coffee Company&#x27;s</a> newest location is a case study in serendipity. Zoom in: Founder Dan Klehm inadvertently opened his third metro-area location this month on Colfax Avenue, next door to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="R&amp;R Head Labs" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/02/04/r-r-headlabs-barbershop-formerly-incarcerated-people-employment" data-vars-content-id="84532d9c-b479-4ebe-a07c-051191625eb6" data-vars-headline="Second-chance coffee shop opens third location " data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/denver/2024/02/04/r-r-headlabs-barbershop-formerly-incarcerated-people-employment" target="_self">R&amp;R Head Labs</a>, a barbershop that hires formerly incarcerated people.

ICE's Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts

ICE's detention capacity in Colorado is nearly doubling as arrests surge and scrutiny mounts.

Federal <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="immigration" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/immigration" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/politics-policy/immigration" target="_self">immigration</a> enforcement is growing in Colorado, where detention capacity is poised to nearly double as the Trump administration ramps up deportations.Why it matters: The expansion comes as <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="ICE arrests surge" data-vars-click-url="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5946880/ice-arrests-are-surging-as-the-administration-targets-more-immigrants" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/29/nx-s1-5946880/ice-arrests-are-surging-as-the-administration-targets-more-immigrants" target="_blank">ICE arrests surge</a> — and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="legal challenges" data-vars-click-url="https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/08/19/colorado-sues-ice-tuberculosis/" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://coloradonewsline.com/2026/08/19/colorado-sues-ice-tuberculosis/" target="_blank">legal challenges</a> and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="public resistance" data-vars-click-url="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/25/nx-s1-5936454/colorado-resort-town-suing-ices-landlord-over-detentions" data-vars-content-id="9cd13b56-d7d0-4cd0-849b-f5b1655ec060" data-vars-headline="ICE&#x27;s Colorado footprint is growing as scrutiny mounts" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.npr.org/2026/08/25/nx-s1-5936454/colorado-resort-town-suing-ices-landlord-over-detentions" target="_blank">public resistance</a> intensify across the state.

The demographic shift Colorado needs to plan for now

Colorado's aging population is reshaping the economy, and long-term planning needs to catch up.

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Colorado&#x27;s next governor and legislature will take office as the state&#x27;s population continues to age rapidly, reshaping the debates over housing, jobs, health care and the state budget.The background: Colorado already has more residents over 60 than under 18, and nearly 1 million Coloradans are 65 or older.<ul><li>The state&#x27;s over-80 population is expected to more than triple over the next two decades.</li></ul>

Denver wants your say on its climate future

Resident input can guide how Denver spends climate dollars through 2031.

Denver&#x27;s next climate plan will guide how the city cuts pollution, strengthens neighborhoods and spends public climate dollars through 2031 — and the people who live, work and spend time here can help set those priorities now.The story: The city&#x27;s Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency is updating the Denver Climate Plan, its five-year roadmap for clean energy, climate resilience and equitable investment — and is surveying residents to get their feedback before they do.

Graduate degrees can boost earnings by 20%

The University of Denver offers 200+ graduate programs to help you take the next step in your career.

Today&#x27;s labor market is tight and unpredictable.The challenge: Major shifts in business operations, hiring, technology and revenue are making it harder than ever for candidates to stand out, no matter their industry.The solution: Graduate programs with strong experiential learning models can directly impact success when seeking career advancements or changing fields.<ul><li>Workers with graduate degrees see an average of 20% higher earnings and overall lower unemployment rates.</li></ul>

Why one Colorado mom says integrated care made all the difference

See how connected care helped one Colorado family navigate a stressful diagnosis.

When Lauren Shockey&#x27;s toddler son suddenly lost weight and started behaving differently, she feared something serious was wrong — but she said Kaiser Permanente&#x27;s integrated system helped her family move quickly from concern to diagnosis, all within one connected experience.The landscape: During medical crises, families often must juggle appointments, referrals, testing and coverage questions separately.Kaiser Permanente&#x27;s integrated model is designed to keep care, coverage and communication connected in one system so families can focus more on treatment and less on logistics.

Why your symptoms might not tell the full story

You can research symptoms, track changes and still not have a clear answer — but imaging could help guide next steps.

You now have more ways than ever to research symptoms, compare treatments and track your health.<ul><li>But even with all that information, getting a clear diagnosis isn&#x27;t always straightforward.</li></ul>The landscape: The traditional care path often focuses on managing symptoms first, either by waiting to see if symptoms improve or through treatments.<ul><li>That approach doesn&#x27;t always identify the cause of the issue, and without a clear diagnosis, care can become a series of short-term fixes instead of a targeted plan.</li></ul>

New concert series built to honor the military community

See global superstar Kane Brown at Navy Federal Jams on May 31 in Colorado Springs.

A new national music series by Navy Federal Credit Union is bringing global superstar and multi-platinum artist Kane Brown to Colorado Springs, Colorado, on May 31 — and it&#x27;s free for veterans and active military personnel.🎤 Why it&#x27;s important: Navy Federal Jams is designed to celebrate military service and bring communities together through shared experiences — a timely focus as the U.S. nears its 250th anniversary.<ul><li>In a region with deep military ties and strong country music roots, events like this offer a chance to come together and connect in meaningful ways.</li></ul>

Why top companies keep coming back to Leeds

In a volatile hiring market, 99% of Leeds grads report positive career outcomes within six months.

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For business students, six months can define a career. But at the Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado Boulder, 99% of undergraduates report positive career outcomes within six months of graduation.*Why it&#x27;s important: Entry-level hiring has grown more competitive as AI absorbs the rote analytical work once assigned to early-career professionals.<ul><li>Employers increasingly look for graduates who can contribute beyond automation on day one.</li></ul>

Denver Health is bringing new care services where they are needed most

As Denver grows, Denver Health is finding innovative ways to expand trusted care.

In a growing, aging Denver, the challenge in health care is delivering care that&#x27;s easy to navigate, close to home and comprehensive enough to meet most needs in one system.What you need to know: Denver Health has two major expansions underway — rebuilding the Sam Sandos Westside Family Health Center and opening a new medical center in southeast Denver — designed to make high-quality care more convenient and closer to home.<ul><li>Long known as the city&#x27;s safety net, Denver Health is a complete health system delivering high-quality care in emergencies and for everyday primary and specialty needs.</li></ul>

How Denver's future policymakers learn from live reform

Students are helping Denver measure which housing reforms increase supply.

Cities across the country are under pressure to build more housing fast, and Denver is no exception.The challenge: Colorado faces a shortage of more than 134,000 affordable and available homes, with low- and middle-income households feeling the strain.<ul><li>Evidence-based policymaking has never been more essential — and Denver is a particularly dynamic setting for this work.</li></ul>

Colorado is aging too fast for its systems

Affordability pressures are building as Colorado grows older.

Colorado is one of the fastest-aging states in the country, while ranking in the bottom quarter nationally for affordability.<ul><li>The state now has more residents over the age of 60 than under 18, and that gap is projected to widen for decades.</li></ul>Here&#x27;s the deal: Demography underpins economics and politics. States that adapt to longer lives and longer careers will retain talent, sustain growth and manage costs. Those who don&#x27;t will fall behind.