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Working with the FBI, the Denver Public Schools’ (DPS) Police Department has uncovered a hackers’ collective operating out of High Tech Elementary School in Conservatory Green. Led by a set of three second-graders, and also including students from first grade and kindergarten, the ring of hackers made use of equipment and technology resources at the school to infiltrate a number of websites and programs, including PBS Kids, Minecraft, and the DPS lunch and calendar sites, among others. [Read more…] about Hackers’ Collective Uncovered at High Tech

The Grove at Stapleton touts “like the olive groves of ancient Greece, The Grove at Stapleton is a place where friends, old and new, share stories of past adventures and plan exciting new ones.” Essentially, the Grove plans to be a great place for those in their mid-50’s to score some tail. Like any other community, many Stapleton families experience divorce. Most people moved to Stapleton so that they could give their children great opportunities, and therefore, a lot of people here try to be good parents. So, when a divorce happens, those involved in the separation try to stay in the neighborhood. [Read more…] about “The Grove at Stapleton” to be Completed Just in Time for Mid-Life Divorcees

Denver Police fielded a record number of 9-1-1 and 3-1-1 calls from miffed Stapletonians complaining their spouses were being passive aggressive after viewing President Obama’s State of the Union Speech. Chief McClelland said his district was just recovering from the massive amount of paperwork generated by the spike in domestic violence as a result of the Broncos loss two weeks ago when the phones lit up on Tuesday night. “It was crazy, we had men and women calling, reporting their significant others were being abusive. Of course we were concerned.” But after the 17th caller explained that the abuse was just passive aggressive behavior, Cheif McClelland instructed his dispatchers to “just hear them out, fill out a report, and file it away.” [Read more…] about Denver Police Report Increase in Passive Aggressive Behavior After State of the Union

Local fitness entrepreneur Jim Barrett has been a member of several fitness clubs and groups and has even started a few. “I have done almost every fitness craze out there,” says Barrett. “From Bowflex to Zumba. There are lots of great ways to keep in shape. I am always just trying to stay on the cutting edge, and stay ahead of the game. That’s why I started ‘Snow Way.’ It is a revolutionary and unique way to get into and stay in shape. Not to mention, it provides a great public service.” [Read more…] about Business Spotlight: Snow Shovel Your Way to a New You

Responding to concerns and suggestions by Stapleton residents, Forest City has recently proposed a plan to completely realign the focus of the troubled Northfield shopping center. “Stapleton neighbors have long made it clear that they want to see different retail and dining options at The Shops at Northfield,” says Janelle Ayers, Forest City spokeswoman. “Even though Stapletonions represent only 20% of our consumer base at Northfield, they are very vocal and energized, and they also represent a key demographic, so we are looking into providing more upscale options. As we started to analyze their suggestions, we realized that we might be able to make some changes that would benefit all our customers.” The first order of business, Ayers said, will be to eliminate some of the corporate chain restaurants, such as Olive Garden, Red Lobster, and Toby Keith’s. Ayers noted, “Even though customers come from as far away as Green Valley Ranch, Montbello, and Aurora to enjoy meals at these establishments, and there are often long lines to prove it, we realized that working-class folks have just as much right to and interest in more sophisticated dining choices. In fact, as many Stapleton neighbors have pointed out, we feel it is our duty to help diners of all classes improve their health and our environment by providing them dining choices that are organic, locally sourced, and made from scratch.” With that goal in mind, Forest City is looking to add several new restaurants, such as “Barge & Swain,” “Steel & Slough,” and “Sow & Kale.” Pascal said that restaurateurs interested in opening at Northfield are welcome to use any of those names, or to make up one of their own, so long as the names include ampersands and allude to artisanal, agrarian, or industrial themes of yore. Envisioning Northfield as “Cherry Creek East,” Pascal also confirmed that more high-end retail and independent boutiques would soon be replacing other businesses in the open-air mall. “Affluent Stapletonions, as well as their aspirational counterparts from surrounding communities, should stop buying such trashy clothing from places like Charlotte Russe and Charming Charlie,” says Ayers. With new choices like Ann Taylor, Talbots, and Banana Republic, Pascal noted that shoppers from all walks of life can try to improve themselves by wearing more posh clothing, or, says Ayers, “If they simply must buy tawdry clothing, they can at least do so from more upscale retailers like Bebe, Abercrombie & Fitch, or True Religion, where a pair of skin-tight, metallic jeans can be had for $228.” Finally, Forest City is hoping to improve the bar and nightlife scene at the mall. “As many Stapleton residents have complained, there is a preponderance of cheesy sports bars and places where Jägermeister body shots are available,” Ayers remarked. “These establishments encourage people to drink cheap, mass-produced beer and engage in the type of drinking that will lead to painfully debilitating hangovers, as well as making them look like asses when they order drinks like ‘Smurf Farts,’ or ‘Hot Buttered Balls.’” Pascal says that Forest City, inspired by the success of the Stapleton Tap House, aims to bring the craft beer and liquor movement home to Northfield so everyone has the opportunity to appreciate small-batch whiskeys, double-IPAs, and $20 martinis made from at least five ingredients, preferably including St. Germain elderflower liqueur, crème de pamplemousse rose, botanical rye, absinthe and any kind of bitters. Forest City, a company that tends to take an altruistic view of things, says that the changes coming to Northfield will help ensure that east-side residents no longer have to travel downtown or to Cherry Creek to reap the health, well-being, and social approval benefits that come from participating in the modern, boutique economy. As Pascal noted, “If we see a decrease in revenue for a while, well, that’s OK, because it really isn’t about profit. It’s about doing right in the world. And upscale consumption really improves the lives of communities as a whole.”]]>

Forest City is in the early stages of constructing a massive four story building which will sit on 25 acres of land on Northfield Blvd. The building will be used as a “safe house” for Stapleton residents in the event of bad weather including another major flood, tornados, hail, or even an earthquake. However, the most likely use of the shelter will be a sanctuary from a potential attack from Aurorans. [Read more…] about Forest City Building “Safe House” for Stapleton Residents

The MCA has announced that they have plans to finally install a chairlift at the Central Park hill commonly used for sledding in the winter. “We have wanted to do this for years,” says MCA President Liza Kampstra. “It is something the community clearly wants, and it appears the hill is getting more and more popular for those outside of Stapleton, so we want to create a better, more structured environment.” Residents shouldn’t get too excited for 2015 sledding opportunities, however. “We plan to begin building it in April, in hopes that it will be completed by late next year, in time for the busy sledding season.” [Read more…] about MCA to Build Chairlift At Central Park Sledding Hill

Aside from rainy days or cold winter days, it is typically not too difficult for gym-goers to grab a treadmill, EFX, stair stepper, etc. at the Central Park Rec Center. Many Stapleton residents are runners, others practice yoga and of course there is a massive crossfit contingent, so this keeps our local rec center somewhat quiet, depending on the hours you attend. Except, of course, in January. [Read more…] about Central Park Rec Center Regulars Endure “Resolution” Lines for Equipment