In the Denver metro, “office” has become a 4-letter word
Clare Zhang
Clare Zhang is The Sun's Medill School of Journalism fellow for fall 2023. She has covered campus news, local politics, arts and sports for the Daily Northwestern. She has also interned at the Better Government Association, a nonprofit news organization in Chicago.
Location: Louisville
Language(s) in addition to English: Some Mandarin and Spanish
Education: Northwestern University BSJ (current fourth-year student)
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Posted inClimate
New urban gardens are coming to West Denver neighborhoods thanks to $500,000 EPA grant
Denver Urban Gardens plans to add new community gardens and food forests based on resident priorities
Posted inEconomy
A new Colorado coalition aims to put teachers and businesses on the same page. But what about students?
Education to Employment Alliance members believe lack of exposure is the main culprit behind middle-skills job openings. Some students in career-connected programs don’t agree.
Posted inEnvironment
What do you do with an old hospital? In Boulder, you recycle it. The whole thing.
The city’s first deconstruction project since its 2020 sustainability ordinance has single-handedly kept 60.8 million pounds out of the landfill
Posted inEnvironment
“Bison in your backyard”: Grazing area at Rocky Mountain Arsenal refuge to expand
The urban wildlife refuge will build fences by northeastern Commerce City, allowing bison to roam over two-thirds of the 15,000-acre prairie near the Denver airport
Posted inOutdoors
The “ring of fire” eclipse is coming to southwest Colorado. Here’s what you need to know.
The annular solar eclipse Saturday morning will cross directly over the Four Corners region, but all of Colorado will see a partial coverage
Posted inOutdoors
Search for trail runner in Rocky Mountain National Park called off after two weeks
Chad Pallansch is an experienced trail runner from Fort Collins who knew the national park but was trying a new route. He was last heard from Sept. 27 near the summit of Mount Alice.
Posted inTransportation
Denver International Airport adding 100 more gates by 2045 to accommodate double the passengers served today
The country’s third-busiest airport has plans for four new walkable concourses to help handle an increasing number of travelers, officials said
Posted inOutdoors
Search continues for Colorado man missing in Rocky Mountain National Park since last week
Experienced runner Chad Pallansch, 49, was last heard from Sept. 27 before setting out on a 28-mile hike across the park
Posted inEconomy
What’s Working: Colorado business leaders are down on the economy, but not because of inflation
Slowing inflation appears less of a concern. Plus: Wages are up again, but not for everyone; looming government shutdown and more!