Eastbridge Neighborhood Undergoes Image Change

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The Eastbridge name designating the far-east Stapleton neighborhood will soon be dropped in favor of “EaWe”, announced Mindy Schmidt, assistant marketing director for Forest City. EaWe is an acronym for “east of Westerly Creek,” explained Schmidt. “Trendy neighborhoods often have a catchy name or acronym. This will help jumpstart our marketing efforts to attract the kind of cutting edge retailers our residents want,” said Schmidt, referring to the proposed town center shopping and entertainment district at Havana Street and MLK Boulevard. Targeted retailers for the town center are Trader Joes, Ikea, and Dollar General, said Schmidt, based on resident surveys. [Read more…] about Eastbridge Neighborhood Undergoes Image Change

Stapleton Dad’s Expands to Include Residents with Balls

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The recent direct mail campaign from Stapleton Dads did add some members, but overall did not have the impact Stapleton Dad’s President Steve Walker was hoping for. “We really thought the direct mail campaign would bring in a few hundred new members,” said Walker. “But we are just not getting the momentum we were hoping for. We had two directions we could go:  more aggressive advertising, or lower the common denominator for our members.  We decided to go with the latter.” [Read more…] about Stapleton Dad’s Expands to Include Residents with Balls

Strong Mooovement for Cows in Stapleton

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We now have chickens on every block in Stapleton, laying eggs and providing delicious nutrition, reducing the carbon footprint of egg purchases, and providing hours of entertainment for the kids and especially dogs and cats. Recently a flock of Stapleton chicken owners has proposed that the MCA and the City of Denver allow residents of Stapleton to keep their own dairy cows. [Read more…] about Strong Mooovement for Cows in Stapleton

Stapleton Mom's Yahoo Group Boycotts Yahoo

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In an unprecedented show of force, Stapleton Moms has boycotted Yahoo. “It is a travesty for Yahoo to do what they are doing,” stated a bitter Stapleton Mom, Susan Dyke. Our investigative reporters have yet to determine why the Moms are boycotting Yahoo, except it looks as though it is “the thing to do.” “We have boycotted several restaurants due to late food delivery, animal clinics who hurt our dogs when providing rabies shots and grocery stores when lines are long. This (boycotting Yahoo) is the natural progression,” stated Susan.
 
Until the issue is resolved, Stapleton Moms have been advised to use Google to get their questions answered. Instead of posting a question, such as ‘what is the the weather like today,’ Stapleton Moms will just have to cut down the time it takes to get an answer and Google Denver weather. The sacrifice is worth it to Susan. “I know it seems like a lot to do, but this is what happens when we are in a battle.”]]>

City Finally Gives MLK Jr. Blvd. Respect it Deserves

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After several years of community petitions, MLK Jr. Blvd is finally being designated as a “rough road.” Denver’s MLK Jr. Blvd. is the final MLK Jr. Blvd to receive the distinction in an urban area, as every other major city had already designated their MLK Jr. Blvd.’s as “rough roads.” District police officer Andy Swarbrick is also happy the street is finally being recognized. “I think it is a great reminder to residents.  People forget that just because they live in a nice neighborhood, doesn’t mean that MLK Blvd. has become less dangerous.” Eastbridge residents living close to the corner of Havana and MLK are in complete agreement. “We have seen some crazy things,” says Eastbridge resident Dan Pease. “People speeding, cars and trucks manufactured before 2000, and even people smoking in their cars.” Police officers hope that the new designation will keep residents more alert when they are driving or running on MLK Jr. Blvd., although the Denver MLK Jr. Blvd. has a long ways to go to get bumped to LA’s MLK Jr. Blvd’s status of “Dangerous Road.”  “We’re simply not there yet,” says officer Swarbrick. “It’s one step at a time, and although we would love to eventually see the street receive “dangerous road” recognition, it is probably a ways off.” Although Stapleton residents are thrilled about the status change for their main road, they are already on to the next street. Many residents in North Central Park feel that the excessive speed on 35th ave. is cause for an upgrade to the road’s status. “People fly down this road,” says resident Chris Lembeck. “Yesterday, we saw someone doing 41 miles per hour. Is it going to take gun shots to get the status of this street changed?” According to officer Swarbrick, that is exactly what it will take. “Before even considering changing the status of a street to “rough road” there has to be evidence of at least 200 rounds being fired on our near the road.” At this point, it is highly unlikely 35th Ave. will have its designation changed, as it simply isn’t that close to Aurora.]]>