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Shamrocks and Stouts: Inside the Machine of Clancy’s Saint Patrick’s Day Festival
You’ve probably heard that St. Patrick wasn’t actually Irish. Or that he used the three-leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity to native Pagans. You may have even heard that
Behind Every Faucet, a Neighbor
If you’ve recently moved to Wheat Ridge, welcome to the neighborhood! We hope you love it here. We’ve got great parks, friendly folks, and — fair warning — a mailbox
Garden In A Box: A Simple Solution for WaterWise, Beautiful Colorado Landscapes
As Colorado continues to confront longterm drought, warming summers, and the rising costs of outdoor water use, more homeowners are looking for practical ways to conserve water without compromising curb
Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School Makes Progress Amid Struggles
Jefferson Jr./Sr. High School has spent a decade on Colorado’s list of lowest-performing schools. Now, for the first time in 10 years, it’s close to leaving that list: a milestone
Around Town
When Every Second Counts: Recognizing Pet Emergencies and What to Do
As a veterinarian serving the Wheat Ridge and greater Denver community, one of the most common things I hear during urgent visits is, “I wasn’t
Spring into Fun: Egg Hunt at Anderson Park and New CARA Volleyball League in Wheat Ridge
Get ready for the most egg-citing morning of the year. The Annual Egg Hunt is hopping back into Anderson Park on Saturday, March 28 at
Applications Now Open for Civic Spark– Become A Community Champion
The Jeffco Community Network is pleased to announce the spring 2026 session of Civic Spark, a hands-on training for Jefferson County residents that will equip
A Newcomer’s View from the Dias
As a newly elected council member experiencing my first few months on Council, I’ve been reflecting with gratitude on our city and want to say
Crime Levels Drop in Wheat Ridge for the Fourth Straight Year
After crime in Wheat Ridge peaked during the pandemic in 2021, the Wheat Ridge Police Department has been aggressively tackling hyper-local issues through strong staffing
Working Toward Safer Streets for Everyone
We should celebrate the fact that there haven’t been any pedestrian or bicyclist deaths in Wheat Ridge since 2023. After all, our neighbor to the
News and Stories from Around the Corner
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