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Colorado’s first population boom occurred in the mid- to late-1800s when gold and other precious minerals were found in the state. But then, when the gold rush slowed, a second population surge hit the state due to thousands across the country suffering from tuberculosis.

In late 2019, a group of parents in Woodland Park got together to form a school in order to give local parents more school options. The pre-pandemic move came about as the parents noticed several families choosing schools in the Colorado Springs area instead of the local school district. The parents wanted a local choice where students were given a more classical approach to learning.

Tracking the progression of a growing city like Colorado Springs while spreading positivity in its businesses is no small feat for an influencer when many such reviewers might try to tear businesses down negatively. The key sometimes to longevity for such a pursuit is being "authentic" without compromising the identity or throughline of the blog or platform being created. Meagan Thomas of Springs Native understands that Colorado Springs is in a state of change but also that being true to itself while boosting business IP (Intellectual Property) and local pride is the name of the game.

Every year, communities across the country prepare for an unpredictable flu season. We think about what could make it less debilitating, contagious, or potentially deadly for all. But what about those masks we all seem to have thanks to COVID-19?

The love of family – and pizza – drive Christian and Stefany Patriarca. They uprooted much of their lives (as well as those of their three children) to move to Colorado to find the right treatment for their disabled daughter Sofia. During their journey and quest to provide their daughter a better quality of life, they also found their mission within the ideal of Slice420 in the Colorado Springs community.

Honey is a staple that can be found in just about every household. Some use it as a sugar substitute in teas while others cook with it due to its sweet flavor.

We honor the victims of September 11th. Our hearts and prayers are with the victims, families and friends who lost loved ones on this fateful day.

The love of cookies is universal. From Macau to Buenos Aires to New York to Cairo, each place has their cookies with their own unique identity and taste. Brooke Orist, owner/operator of Sasquatch Cookies, has lived much of her life in the nonprofit world traveling the globe before returning to her home in Colorado Springs to bring her experiences into the culinary dessert realm.

Bikes exist for every focus and identity, but not every bike is made the same. A few years ago, the advent of the “fat bike” with larger tires and the ability to handle rougher terrain with smoothness gained a fervent following in the industry.

Over the weekend the community was challenged to communicate with the mayor, city council and county commissioners about clearance evacuation times and the safety of citizens residing in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).