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80238 is Center of ‘Maddie’ Country

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According to recent calculations by namemyuniquebaby.com, Stapleton (80238) is the heart of the densest geographic concentration of girls named Maddie in North America. With an average of 3.4 Maddies per block, Stapleton leads the global trend begun in 2000. To be accurate, ‘Maddie’ is typically derived from names like Madeline, Madison, or Madolyn, but most parents quickly abandon those more evocative labels in the interest of conformity. As comely and pleasant as the name is, its pervasiveness continues to disrupt classrooms and outdoor events where multiple girls respond simultaneously to calls of “Maddie!”]]>

Local Coffee Shop Finds Success in Stapleton

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Over the years, a handful of coffee shops have started in Stapleton, but were never able to stay afloat.  Except one.  The small coffee shop near the corner of Quebec and 29th, Starbucks, has been able to withstand the ups and downs of the local economy. “We have been pretty lucky,” said owner Tony Weiland.  “We have a great location, and the loyalty of the Stapleton community has been tremendous.”  [Read more…] about Local Coffee Shop Finds Success in Stapleton

Six Months Later, Scientists Still Baffled by Strange Rock Formations

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Resident Jay Chickerneo and his wife Amy take morning walks down the scenic Westerly Creek Trail with their young child Madison and dog Jasper. Aside from occasionally encountering an off-leash dog, things are pretty uneventful. However, on September 26th this year, they noticed something very peculiar. “We noticed the strangest rock formation,” said Jay. “It seemed like something out of Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” [Read more…] about Six Months Later, Scientists Still Baffled by Strange Rock Formations