Denverite

09/19/2026

Sun Valley Youth Center is leading a pack of "bike buses" in Denver.

09/19/2026

Ball Arena is set for a $135 million renovation, which officials say will better connect the multipurpose stadium to downtown Denver.

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment — the owners of the arena and several of its tenants, including the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche — announced the renovation on Friday.

Read more: https://denverite.com/2026/09/18/ball-arena-renovations-downtown-denver/

09/18/2026

The long-awaited 5280 Trail could one day take cyclists and pedestrians on a 5.28-mile journey around Denver. Years after its announcement, the city may finally build the first substantial segment.

The Denver City Council is set to award an $11.3 million contract to Sema Construction for the development of a trail segment along Acoma Street from 10th to 12th avenues.

Read more: https://denverite.com/2026/09/18/5280-trail-acoma-street-construction/

09/18/2026

This weekend is full of culture, beer and sporting events.

Read more: https://denverite.com/2026/09/18/things-to-do-in-denver-this-weekend-sept-18-20-2026/

09/18/2026

Northeast Park Hill neighbors are debating the future of one of the last Black-owned shopping centers in Denver.

Dozens of people gathered Tuesday night at the Blazing Chicken Shack for a meeting to “Save The Holly,” as the event was advertised.

Read more: https://denverite.com/2026/09/18/the-holly-future-community-meeting

09/18/2026

It’s part of an ongoing plan to make the home of the Nugs and the Avs an extension of downtown.

09/18/2026

There’s a new chapter in the saga of the on-again, off-again Colorado gubernatorial debate.

Republican candidate for governor Victor Marx agreed earlier this week to a moderated debate with Democratic candidate Phil Weiser.

09/18/2026

Oktoberfest celebrations continue this weekend.

Celebrate responsibly.

09/18/2026

State agencies will be required to consider pollinators when landscaping.

The order directs state agencies to monitor pollinator populations, expand habitats on state-owned lands, and reduce the use of harmful pesticides.

09/18/2026

Despite the promise of a strong El Niño, forecasters can’t say whether this winter will even deliver the above-average snowpack that Colorado needs.

Colorado needs a blockbuster snow year. But there’s no guarantee that’s coming.