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The Reopening of the Pikes Peak Cog Railway

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Hollen Wheeler; courtesy photos After a three-year hiatus, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway is reopening this month. Known for its majestic views as passengers ascend 8.9 miles to the…

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State Senate introduces bill for passenger rail district

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Chris Michlewicz; courtesy graphic State legislators have introduced a bipartisan bill that would create a new transportation district for a passenger rail line along the Front Range. Thirteen counties,…

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Upcoming RidgeGate construction – nearly doubles the size of Lone Tree

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Chris Michlewicz; rendering courtesy of City of Lone Tree The first in a series of construction projects that will nearly double the existing size and population of Lone Tree…

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Castle Pines Parkway interchange construction

By CPC | May 1, 2021

By Chris Michlewicz; graphic courtesy of CDOT Motorists using the I-25/Castle Pines Parkway interchange are seeing signs of a statewide effort to improve accessibility for pedestrians with disabilities. The Colorado…

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FREE Recycling year-round for electronics

By CPC | May 1, 2021

Information and photo provided by Douglas County Douglas County residents no longer need to wait in long lines as part of communitywide electronic recycling events to purge closets, basements and…

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DCSD names new superintendent

By CPC | May 1, 2021

Information and photo provided by Douglas County School District The Douglas County School District (DCSD) Board of Education selected Corey Wise for superintendent of schools to lead the District’s 63,000…

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2021 slash-mulch site now open

By CPC | May 1, 2021

The Douglas County slash-mulch site is open Saturdays only from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. through the end of October. In case of inclement weather, call 303-663-6274 to ensure that…

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HistoryGeo database aids genealogical and local history research

By CPC | May 1, 2021

Information and photo provided by Douglas County Libraries; photo courtesy of Hutch Tibbetts The archives and local history department at Douglas County Libraries (DCL) is excited to launch HistoryGeo, an…

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Castle Rock Eye Wear

By CPC | May 1, 2021
Photo of Jim and Charlotte Mattox

Adventure-seeking enthusiasts By Chris Michlewicz; photos courtesy of Charlotte Mattox Not long after Charlotte and Jim Mattox moved to Colorado from Florida 14 years ago, they became involved in community…

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The perfect pair for petals and planning

By CPC | May 1, 2021
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By Lisa Nicklanovich; courtesy photos “I wanted to be a wedding planner ever since I was little,” said Brittany Tolibas co-owner with Briana Hanson of Privé Events, located in The…

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