The revitalization of the Five Points historic district is now a priority for Denver's Office of Economic Development, the African-American community and business and proprerty owners in the area. Last year the Welton Street Corrider (between 20th and 30th Streets) was selected by the City of Denver's Office of Economic Development (OED) to be a pilot district to Denver' Neighborhood Marketplace Initiative (DNMI). This is a new program designed to strengthen business districts and their surrounding neighborhoods citywide. Through a series of meetings, OED has begun to present the DNMI to business and property owners and residents in the Five Points area.

“5-4-3-2-1 Happy New Year!” It’s a New Year, a time when we make New Year’s resolutions. We’ve all been there before; promises of weight loss. Starting an exercise program and dieting all start off with good intentions but can quickly fade as fast as the holiday season. What’s the secret to sticking to these resolutions? The following tips can help you stick to your healthy goals:

The revitalization of the Five Points historic district is now a priority for Denver's Office of Economic Development, the African-American community, and business and proprerty owners in the area. Last year the Welton Street Corrider (between 20th and 30th Streets) was selected by the City of Denver's Office of Economic Development (OED) to be a pilot district to Denver's Neighborhood Marketplace Initiative (DNMI). This is a new program designed to strengthen business districts and their surrounding neighborhoods citywide. Thtough a series of meetings, OED has begun to present the DNMI to business and property owners and residents in the Five Points area. The OED's development plan describes the area as follows:

In spite of snow and frigid temperatures, over 650 were in attendance for the Asfaw Family Foundation International’s (AFFI) 3rd Annual Arches of Hope Bicycle Give-A-Way. One hundred and fifty 5th and 6th grade students were presented with new bikes, helmets and bags filed with goodies at Denver Manual High School’s Thunderdome gymnasium last month on December 14.

The year 2008 will be remembered as filled with economic woes as the recession took hold. Many Americans lost their jobs, homes or savings to poor financial decisions that originated for the most part on Wall Street and trickled down to Main Street America, where the lives of all social classes continue to be affected.

In celebration of its 150th birthday on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2008, the City and County of Denver selected 150 of its citizens to honor as “unsung heroes” – ordinary people who have done extraordinary things to help make the city a better one for this and future generations. A special ceremony honoring the 150 was held at the Colorado History Museum, and concluded with a tour of the new exhibit “Imagine a Great City: Denver at 150.” Each honoree received an award, a gift bag and took a photo with Mayor Hickenlooper during the celebration.