Does Wheat Ridge Charge Sales Tax on Groceries, and Which November 2026 Measures Would Raise It?

Yes. Wheat Ridge is one of the few Denver-area cities that taxes groceries, at its full 3.5% city rate plus Jefferson County's 0.5%. On November…

Can I Still Water My Lawn in West Highland Now That Denver Water’s Sprinkler Ban Has Started?

No sprinklers. Since October 1, 2026, Denver Water has banned all lawn watering and spray irrigation in West Highland and the rest of its service…

What Is Happening to the Closed Kullerstrand and Wilmore-Davis School Sites in Wheat Ridge?

Both Wheat Ridge school sites closed in 2023 and are still owned by Jeffco Public Schools. The city is working to buy Wilmore-Davis, keep part…

How Will the 38th Avenue Project Between Youngfield and Kipling Affect Applewood Villages?

The 38th Avenue West End project will rebuild about 1.5 miles of 38th Avenue between Youngfield and Kipling in Wheat Ridge, the corridor that runs…

Where Can You Park in LoHi, and Is Paid Parking Coming to Lower Highland?

Paid parking is already in LoHi. Denver's Highland parking plan, implemented in 2025, put two-hour paid parking on Lower Highland's commercial blocks, three-hour limits on…

What Are Jeffco Schools Ballot Issues 5A and 5B, and What Would They Cost an Applewood Homeowner?

Jeffco Public Schools issues 5A and 5B would raise property taxes for the district by $73 million and $60 million a year starting in 2027.…

Can I Build a Detached ADU on a Quarter-Acre Lot in Applewood Knolls?

Usually, yes. Applewood Knolls sits in unincorporated Jefferson County, where a detached ADU needs a lot of at least 7,500 square feet. A quarter-acre lot…

Will the Federal Boulevard BRT Have Stations in Berkeley, and When Will It Open?

Yes. CDOT's current 30% design puts Federal Boulevard bus rapid transit stations at West 38th, 44th and 46th avenues along Berkeley's east edge, plus 50th…

What Is Changing Around the 41st & Fox Station Near Sunnyside?

The land around Denver's 41st & Fox commuter rail station, just across the tracks from Sunnyside, is turning from industrial lots into apartments and a…

Which Paramount Heights Homes Were in the 1954 Denver Parade of Homes?

One Paramount Heights home appears in History Colorado's record of the 1954 Denver Parade of Homes: 30 Hillside Drive, built by developer Lee Doud. A…