Life in Denver · Local news
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Concise, useful, and verified updates about everyday life around the Denver metro.
Denver metro median prices: 2026 vs. 2018
A refreshed city-by-city visual paired with Denver7’s original 2018 graphic.
View the price map →July 21, 2026 · Housing & neighborhoodsFive state-funded projects will add 417 Denver homes
About $18.45 million in Proposition 123 funding will support projects across five Denver areas.
See the five projects →June 29, 2026 · Downtown mobilityDowntown Denver launches Mayor’s Park $5 parking
Reserve eligible times and participating garages through SpotHero—it is not a universal drive-up rate.
See how it works →July 26, 2026 · OpeningCHICHA San Chen opens its first Colorado location in Westminster
The Taiwanese tea brand arrives at The Orchard Town Center, with a soft opening July 25–31 and grand opening August 1.
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