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Real stories from people across Denver. Explore experiences, memories, and perspectives from across the city.

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Protecting the Community I Call Home

What I love most about Denver is the sense of community. It is a major

A smiling couple takes a selfie while kayaking on a sunny lake, with blue water and a clear sky behind them.

My First Official Visit

I stayed in a hotel in DTC right next to top golf and the person

A man and woman walking down a street in Denver with houses behind them.

Five Languages

My block speaks at least five languages. Spanish from my grandmother’s porch. Vietnamese from next

Two women walking a dog at Sloan's Lake, overlooking Downtown Denver.

Saturday at Sloan’s Lake

When my son was little, we couldn’t afford vacations. Every Saturday we packed peanut butter

Aerial view of Colfax Avenue, looking West over Denver

Closing Time

I used to own a small coffee shop on Colfax. People think coffee is what

Snowman sits in front yard with house behind it.

My First Snow

I moved to Denver from Ghana three years ago. I had never seen snow before.

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