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Little Free Library boxes around Elizabeth area boost reading

While it may seem obvious that reading to and with children is important, just how significant it is can be easily overlooked. Research has shown that 20 minutes of reading a day exposes the reader to a vast quantity of words and has several noteworthy benefits. more

FINANCE: Preparing for Your Business Exit

With over half of today’s 9.5 million owners of established businesses reaching the retirement age of 50 years old or older it is likely that many … more

School board makes election official

The Douglas County School Board swore in four recently elected members, said goodbye to two departing ones and appointed a new president and vice president during its Dec. 5 meeting. Kevin Larsen was selected as president and Doug Benevento vice … more

The Science behind Doing Good

This past spring, I sponsored a Symposium on Philanthropy hosted by the Pikes Peak Community Foundation, held at the spectacular Garden of the Gods … more

Sheriff's office looking for a sexual predator at Flying J Ranch in Conifer

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an unarmed sexual predator targeting female hikers in Flying J Ranch Park in Conifer. more

Warm days still hold cool times

The kids may be heading back to school, signifying the unofficial end to summer, but there are still plenty of wonderful community events coming up. August and September have no shortage of … more

Arapahoe librarian shares books with communities

Since the 1960s Arapahoe Libraries have had a Bookmobile and librarian Abigail Sewall is driving the legacy forward in the organization’s current Library on Wheels. more

Englewood residents speak at CodeNext public hearing

The Englewood City Council heard testimony from residents supporting and opposing CodeNext in a public hearing Aug. 21.   more

FINANCE: 10 Investment Ideas for 2013

Members of the Morgan Stanley Global Investment Committee (GIC) believes “the highly accommodative policy stance being pursued by the Federal … more

From peaks to pints, where your water comes from in Highlands Ranch

From the tops of mountain peaks to the beer in your local brewery, Centennial Water and Sanitation Districts’ interns Erica Klein and Julie Sandberg and Hunter Beckett showcased their educational program about where water comes from at Living the Dream Brewery. more

UPDATE: Parker police seek driver in fatal hit-and-run

Parker police are looking for the driver of a 2005 white Chevy Monte Carlo with Colorado plates AWRS39 after a pedestrian was struck and killed.  more

FINANCE: Move Toward a Barbell Approach with Investments

The Morgan Stanley Global Investment Committee (GIC) has increased the strategic allocation to equities at the expense of fixed income, while keeping … more

For homeless people, the streets, and the laws, are often gray areas

To Englewood police Sgt. Tracy Jones, the homeless situation on the city’s central streets is a row of stops — the light-rail station, the library, the Englewood Trolley bus route, the Walmart, … more

Procession honors Kendrick Castillo at memorial service in Highlands Ranch

About 250 Jeep enthusiasts gathered in Highlands Ranch on May 15 to ride in a procession ahead of a celebration of life service for Kendrick Castillo. According to license plates, vehicles came from … more

Douglas County School District plans rolling bus route cancellations due to bus driver shortage

With more than 100 bus driver positions left unfilled ahead of the school year, the Douglas County School District is moving to rolling cancellations for all of its bus routes.  Last year, … more

School board president says goodbye

Outgoing Douglas County School Board President John Carson gave a lengthy farewell speech during the Nov. 19 board meeting. Carson quoted several notable figures, assured community members their voices would be heard and said the district is … more

Finding Quality Media Coverage for Your Nonprofit

It's no secret that most nonprofits don't usually have giant budgets for advertising, at least not compared to their for-profit competitors. That … more

Tall Tales Ranch to build affordable housing in Lone Tree

A Douglas County nonprofit is planning a multifamily housing project in Lone Tree catered to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Tall Tales Ranch is in the early … more

SROs and Douglas County schools: What do they cost and how many are there?

Costs to fund a school resource officer are typically split between the law enforcement agencies providing them and the organizations receiving services. The Douglas County School District, the … more

UPDATE: Police investigating a bomb threat at the Cottonwood King Soopers in Parker

The Parker Police Department are investigating a bomb threat at the Cottonwood King Soopers located at 17761 Cottonwood Drive.  Authorities provided a map of the area at 5:36 p.m. on … more
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