Some household objects are so ubiquitous we never stop to ask why they exist. Others are so bizarre it’s a wonder they were ever invented at all. From beds that vanish into walls to chairs that double as step ladders, the world of household innovation has had its fair share of oddities. Some were strokes of genius, others were desperate solutions to problems that never really needed solving. Either way, they all have a story to tell.

For over two decades, Denver Restaurant Week has turned the city into a playground for food lovers, offering a delicious excuse to finally book that table you've been eyeing. What began as a modest lineup of local gems has evolved into a full-fledged culinary extravaganza, featuring Michelin-starred chefs, James Beard nominees, and enough pre-fixed menus to make even the most decisive diner hesitate.

The Denver housing market wrapped up the year looking... well, a lot like last year. If you were expecting dramatic shifts, you might need to change the channel. This year started as more of an unbiased documentary than a soap opera. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t trends worth watching. Buyers have more inventory to choose from, sellers are negotiating more than they did in the pandemic frenzy, and home prices continue to climb. (Just not at breakneck speed.) As we head into spring, a season that typically sees increased buyer activity, we could be in for more of the same instead. February 2025 Denver real estate trends clue us in. 

When we think about Colorado’s past, names like Kit Carson and Buffalo Bill might come to mind. But Black Coloradans have been just as instrumental in shaping the state’s legacy. It’s downright wrong that Colorado students don’t learn about them right along with the likes of Molly Brown… she didn’t fight segregation in schools or provide medical care when racist rules prevented Black Coloradans from getting the treatment they needed. But guess who did; these pioneering lawmakers, fearless cowboys, and impactful entrepreneurs.