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6 days ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Elisabeth Slay
After more than a year on display, Historic Englewood’s popular exhibit, the History of Cinderella City, is set to close on July 26. The exhibit, which opened in May 2024, takes a look at the iconic Englewood shopping mall, which was in its prime in the 1970s and ‘80s. “The response was incredible,” said Matt Crabtree, a museum employee. “Visitors shared personal stories, brought in memorabilia and reflected fondly on the unique role Cinderella City played in their lives.
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1 week ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Elisabeth Slay
Englewood is offering financial relief to businesses affected by ongoing utility construction along Hampden Avenue.
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1 week ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Elisabeth Slay
Preliminary results in the May 6 South Metro Fire Rescue board District 7 election show William Shriver in the lead.
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1 week ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Elisabeth Slay
In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month and in honor of veterans during Memorial Day weekend, AdventHealth Porter Hospital in Englewood is hosting a Mental Health Fair on May 23. The event is aimed at promoting mental wellness and suicide prevention. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 23 at AdventHealth Porter, located at 2525 S.
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1 week ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Elisabeth Slay
Preliminary results in the May 6 Parker Water & Sanitation Board election show Don Langley and Brook Booth will likely fill the two at-large seats on the board.
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1 week ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Elisabeth Slay
The City of Englewood has appointed Gina Olberding as the capital project manager to lead a series of improvements funded by the recent $41.5 million general obligations parks bond measure that voters passed last November. The role involves managing renovations across eight parks, as well as upgrades to the Englewood Recreation Center and Pirates Cove. “Being selected as the project manager for the park bond is an exciting opportunity and a tremendous responsibility,” Olberding said.
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2 weeks ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Elisabeth Slay
Several months after Englewood voters approved a $41.5 million general obligation parks bond, the city has managed to secure a lower interest rate and hire a project manager to oversee the execution of multiple improvements to several of the city’s parks. The city announced in an April press release that it managed to secure a 4.13% interest rate for residents rather than its original estimated 6%.
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2 weeks ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Elisabeth Slay
At the corner of South Broadway and Union Avenue in Englewood stands Frank the Pizza King — a modest old building that locals regard as an unofficial historical landmark. Though small in size, the space overflows with nostalgia and history. In one corner, a vintage arcade machine hums quietly. The booths are worn in the way that only comes from years of shared meals and laughter.
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2 weeks ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Elisabeth Slay
The City of Englewood is moving forward with a proposed infrastructure project known as the Rail Trail, which is intended to improve connectivity, safety and transportation options throughout the community. The Rail Trail is a proposed 2.5-mile-long multi-use path that would run along the Southwest Rail Corridor. Mike Roman, engineering manager for the city, said the project includes key design features aimed at separating different types of traffic.
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2 weeks ago | 
coloradocommunitymedia.com | Elisabeth Slay
Looking to learn something new, get outside or spend quality time with the family this spring? There is a lineup of free events throughout Arapahoe County during May that cover everything from gardening tips to wool-spinning fun and bee conservation. Englewood Schools May Day Celebration Many elementary schools from the EnglewoodSchools district are teaming up with the Zag Project – a local nonprofit – to participate in a May Day Celebration on May 1.
