Carnivale: A green, gold and purple passion project
Manitou Springs is known for its iconic traditions of fruitcake tossing, coffin racing, Carnivale parading and gumbo tasting. They started…
City launches e-bike voucher program for Manitou residents
Embracing a vision of a cleaner, more sustainable future, the city of Manitou Springs proudly introduces its E-Bike Voucher Program.…
Dreaming the impossible dream to transform casino into resort
$300 million? To transform Bronco Billy’s Cripple Creek casino into a high-end resort? To small-time gamblers who enjoy low-stress gaming…
City Council incumbents sworn in, mayor pro tem, alternate selected
The Jan. 2 Manitou Springs City Council regular session saw the swearing-in of the city’s returning mayor and councilors. John…
Music foundation has a lot to be proud of, thankful for
The Manitou Music Foundation turned 5 years old in September 2023! It’s been a good ride, despite the bumpy road…
Infill housing, ADUs revitalizing appearance of Westside streets
Compared to planned neighborhoods like the North End and post-war planned suburbs from Bonnyville to Briargate, Old Colorado City and…
Green Box announces its 2024 artists in residence
After the resounding success of its 15th Annual Arts Festival, which showcased more than 80 events and featured New York’s…
Last chance to give through GIVE!
Dear readers — There are just days left to donate through the Give! campaign. You can do that now at…
The Longest Night ceremony helps to heal broken hearts
On Dec. 21, homeless advocates and community leaders gathered to acknowledge the deaths of people who experienced homelessness in El…
In 2023, the PPB reminded us how much the community cares
It’s staggering how much difference a year makes. It’s been almost a year since the Pikes Peak Bulletin was brought…