Why OCC needs a Downtown Development Authority
Hello! My name is Ryan Lloyd. I’ve been a resident of the Westside for over 15 years. In 2008, I…
But what about the childless dog ladies?
Thanks to J.D. Vance, we can assume that many “childless cat ladies” that might have voted for the Trump-Vance ticket…
We need to de-geezify Washington
The great 18th-century French diplomat Charles Talleyrand said of the exiled Bourbons, who sought to return the Monarchy after the…
Old Colorado City and Downtown: A tale of two avenues
Here’s some good news for businesses in Old Colorado City and the historic Westside: our friendly rivals in Downtown Colorado…
A nation of noisemakers
We may be, as our national anthem reminds us, “The Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave,”…
Looking toward a post-election Colorado Springs
November 5, 1940. That was the day that Franklin Delano Roosevelt was elected to a third term, much to the…
If approved, DDA will benefit OCC
On November 5, residents and business owners within the boundaries of the proposed Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority (DDA)…
Meet Julia Wright, organizer of the Commonwheel Art Festival
Manitou Springs is full of larger-than-life personas – think of civic legends like former Mayor and Colorado state representative Marcy…
From the Roaring ‘20s to the 2020s
Last week I wrote about my parents’ glittering 1926 wedding in the then-new Grace Episcopal Church, the first couple to…
Pioneers Museum’s “50% of the Story” is worth a look
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum recently debuted an interesting exhibit titled “50% of the Story: Women Expressing Creativity.” It’s an…
First Friday brings out the best in Manitou
Nobody knew exactly what to expect on the evening of July 5 in and around Manitou Springs. One unscripted scene…
The history of Colorado Avenue
The proposed Old Colorado City Downtown Development Authority has a beguiling name. We Westsiders love OCC, want it to flourish…
My fellow oldsters need to step aside
Welcome to the presidential race! On November 5th, the septuagenarian Donald Trump will face off against the octogenarian Joe Biden.…
So many reasons and ways to celebrate Pride Month — here and everywhere
Early in the morning on June 28, 1969, police in New York City raided the Stonewall Inn, an LGBTQ+ bar…
New soldiers always needed in the historic preservation battle
Might as well admit it – I’m addicted to historic preservation. Born in 1940, I grew up in a house…
Defining OCC and the Westside
One of the attractions of Old Colorado City and the historic Westside is the absence of defined and exclusionary boundaries.…
Revitalized Independent brings back memories of its early days
As the first issue of the new Colorado Springs Independent hit the streets, I was reminded of the little rag…
Rampage shatters the peace of Sunday evening on the Westside
Sunday night in our creaky old house on West Bijou Street began calmly and hopefully, as do most Sunday evenings.…
Advice for a grandchild preparing for college proposed for Colorado Springs?
Dear granddaughter — We are delighted to hear that you’re taking this next step in your life. I have been…
Westside in danger of turning into ‘false-front’ neighborhood
What do we most need on the historic Westside? Lots of answers come to mind. We need better road maintenance…